The Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire is heading to the Cannes Film Festival 2026. Our President and Founder Bénédicte Beaugeois and Maureen Gerby will represent the festival at the Marché du Film from 12 to 20 May 2026, during the 79th Festival de Cannes. This year, the Marché du Film celebrates Japan as its […]

We are thrilled to reveal the full programme for our special one-night-only event, presented in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes de Paris. On Wednesday, June 17, join us for an evening of extraordinary Spanish short films — five carefully selected works that blend the uncanny, the tender, and the fantastical. The Venue Instituto Cervantes de […]

Back to the Big Screen: A Spanish Cinema Gem Returns to Paris We are thrilled to announce a special one-night-only event in the heart of Paris, presented in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes. On Wednesday, June 17, your favourite Festival du Film Merveilleux will resurface a standout Spanish film from a past edition – giving audiences a […]

Last March 28th, during the Mois de la Francophonie, our Festival du Film Merveilleux traveled to the Alliance Française of Rostov-on-Don, bringing a selection of French short films to Russian audiences as part of our “Movies Around the World” program. The audience gathered to discover how French filmmakers craft the dreamlike, the impossible, and the […]

The Festival du Film Merveilleux announces a landmark partnership with the Alliance Française de Buenos Aires and bringing the 2026 Competition to South American audiences for the first time. Paris, 2026 — The Festival du Film Merveilleux is crossing the Atlantic. In a move that underscores the festival’s commitment to sharing the art of wonder beyond […]

From Tehran to Paris, from Astana to Pondichéry — the 15th Festival du Film Merveilleux screened films from 12 countries across five continents, proving once again that imagination knows no borders. In Out of Tune (Iran), a street whistler’s daily routine is upended by a single unexpected request — a gentle reminder that human connection […]

Last October, Russian cinema brought its visions of wonder and imagination to Paris at the Centre spirituel et culturel orthodoxe russe. Now we step through the mirror. This March, our Festival du film merveilleux presents “Movies Around the World” traveling to the Alliance Française of Rostov-on-Don ( March 28th) to discover how French filmmakers create […]

As the year draws to a close, the entire team at the Festival du Film Merveilleux wishes you a magical holiday season filled with wonder and joy. Thank you for sharing your passion for cinema with us throughout the year. Your enthusiasm and support continue to make our festival a celebration of imagination and storytelling. […]

Call for entries fantasy international short films The Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire is now accepting submissions for its 2026 edition. Filmmakers from around the world are invited to share their creative visions in this unique celebration of the fantastical and imaginative. Short Films Submission Information All submissions are being accepted through FilmFreeway. Visit […]

The Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire continued its tradition of cross-cultural cinematic exploration with a special Russian showcase that took place on October 14th at the Russian Spiritual and Cultural Orthodox Center in Paris. The event featured five remarkable short films that pushed the boundaries between reality and imagination, drawing enthusiastic crowds to the […]