The Festival du Film Merveilleux is honored to welcome Christine Mazereau as a member of the jury for its 15th edition, taking place in Paris from September 18 to 20, 2025. With over three decades of experience at the crossroads of broadcasting, cultural policy, and higher education, Mazereau brings invaluable expertise to this year’s selection. […]

A Visionary Leader Bridging American and European Cinema The 15th edition of the Festival du Film Merveilleux has announced the appointment of Florent Lamy as its 2025 President, bringing a unique blend of transatlantic expertise and innovative vision to Paris’s premier celebration of magical cinema. As the Founder & CEO of Elevate Management, Lamy represents […]

An exclusive look at how our three-session programming creates an unforgettable cinematic odyssey through the depths of human experience After fifteen years of celebrating the extraordinary in cinema, Festival du Film Merveilleux returns with its most ambitious programming yet. This year’s carefully curated selection of 28 short films from around the globe doesn’t just showcase […]

We are thrilled to announce a special screening at Alliance Française Astana featuring two exceptional animated films by director Zhanna Bekmambetova, presented as part of our “Movies Around the World” program on July 30th. Thanks to our partners Alliance Française In Astana and Festagent, who made this screening possible on short notice, audiences in Astana […]

The 15th edition of the Festival du Film Merveilleux has revealed its stunning new poster, a collaborative masterpiece that perfectly captures the essence of this celebrated genre cinema event. The visual identity emerges from the creative partnership between graphic designer Jessica Bianconi and artist-photographer Mo Eid, who have crafted an image that speaks to the […]

PARIS, FRANCE – [2025, July 1st ] – The Festival du Film Merveilleux, staying true to its mission of blending cinematic magic with positive impact, proudly announces a powerful new addition to its awards lineup: the SDG Impact Award. This groundbreaking award reinforces our commitment to honoring films that harness fantasy, sci-fi, and animation to inspire action […]

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 […]