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 […]

Good news, the kid screening of the festival starts again ! 2022, The Festival Du Film Merveilleux reinforces its partnership with the Alliances Françaises and resumes its world tour starting with the Alliance Française of Perth in Australia. The Festival will land in Perth October 5th, 2022 to offer to the children two reruns of […]

Mi Kwan Lock, Jury of the 12th edition of Festival du Film Merveilleux That of the juror is not just another experience that an artist may have but it is a real engagement with others and oneself. At the first experience as a juror, any person, even the most cinematically experienced can find themselves slightly […]

Palmares of the 12th Festival du Film Merveilleux The jury and the president of the 2022 festival, Jenna Suru, Keith Simanton, Blanca Lista, Kevin McTurk, Alix Bénézech, Nicolas Duval, Mi Kwan Lock, Mirit Mikhail and Tommy Mitram awarded the following prizes Best Movie / Meilleur Film – Parapluies directed by José Prats, Álvaro Roblès Best […]

A look at Festival du Film Merveilleux 2022 – Photos On the opening night of September 21, 2022, Bénédicte Beaugeois ( Director of the Festival) and Maureen Gerby ( Co director of The Festival ) had the chance to welcome special guests: Our Jury president Jenna Suru ( Director of Paris International Film Festival), Ted […]