Festival du Film Merveilleux at Cannes Film Festival 2025 Meet us at the Palais des Festivals – May 13-21, 2025 The Festival du Film Merveilleux team will be at Cannes Film Festival this May to expand our network and forge new partnerships. Founded by Benedicte Beaugeois and Maureen Gerby, our Paris-based festival celebrates magical and […]

Discover the Magic: 14th Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire de Paris – Complete Programming Guide Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of fantasy, wonder, and imagination! The 14th edition of the Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire de Paris is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to unveil the complete […]

In 2023, the 13th Festival du Film Merveilleux is graced with the esteemed Jean-François Camilleri as the President of the Jury. With a rich background in the movie industry, including a long stint at The Walt Disney Company, and currently serving as the President of Echo Studio and founder and associate of Pathé-Africa, Camilleri brings […]

The 13th annual Festival du Film Merveilleux concludes tonight with an awards ceremony recognizing the most imaginative and enchanting films of the festival. Leading the esteemed jury is longtime industry veteran Jean François Camilleri. Camilleri’s extensive career includes leadership roles at Walt Disney Company and other major studios. Joining him on the jury are actor […]

Prepare to be amazed and delighted once again at the 13th annual Festival du Film Merveilleux, happening September 20th-22nd, 2023 in Paris. Screening 2 on Thursday, September 21st at 8pm will showcase a diverse lineup of imaginative short films from around the world that are sure to spark wonder and conversation. The screening will take […]

The 13th annual Festival du Film Merveilleux showcased the transportive power of cinema during its opening day on Wednesday, September 20th. Taking place at the Christine Cinéma Club in Paris from September 20-22, the festival’s first selections swept audiences away to fantastical realms filled with love, curiosity, and wonder. Tickets can be purchased at the […]

In 2023, Jean-François Camilleri will serve as President of the Jury for the 13th Festival du Film Merveilleux. Currently President of Echo Studio and founder of Pathé-Africa, Camilleri brings decades of experience in the movie industry, much of it with The Walt Disney Company. We are honored to have him leading the jury this year. […]

In anticipation of the 13th edition of the Festival du Film Merveilleux et Imaginaire this September in Paris, we are delighted to announce a special pre-festival event taking place right here in London. On June 10th, the French Institute, a landmark of cultural expression in South Kensington, will host an evening of cinematic wonder and […]

Green Filmmaking Guide ressources Green Filmmaking Guide is a resource for filmmakers who want to make their movie production more environmentally friendly. Pre-Production: Consider the impact of the story or choose a theme that promotes environmental awarenessResearch eco-friendly locations for filmingUse digital storyboards and pre-visualization to minimize waste Production: Reduce energy consumption on set by […]

UNAFF CALL FOR ENTRIES We are excited to announce a call for entries from a film festival’s friend UNAFF ( (United Nations Association Film Festival) ! They are seeking documentaries from all corners of the world to showcase at their event. This year’s theme is SOLUTIONS. Please read below their Call for entries or visit […]