The 2026 awards were presented following the deliberations of the Festival’s official jury, chaired by Pierre Rasamoela, alongside jury members Svetlana Trébulle, Geneviève Anhoury, Liza Paturel and Lewis Eizykman. The Young Audience Award was presented by Chloé Mays, representing the Festival’s Young Jury. The 16th edition of the Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire concluded […]

The 16th edition of the Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire opened on 16 September 2026 at the Christine Cinéma Club in Paris, bringing together filmmakers, artists, professionals and audiences for an evening of imaginative cinema and international encounters. Held under the patronage of the French National Commission for UNESCO, this year’s Festival presents 26 […]

From September 16 to 18, 2026, the 16th edition of the Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire will bring together international short films, filmmakers, producers, representatives and members of film teams at the Christine Cinéma Club in Paris. Across three evenings of competition, audiences will not only discover the selected films on the big screen, […]

On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire will open its 16th edition at the Christine Cinéma Club with the first competition screening, “What We Carry Within.” Beyond the films on screen, this opening night will also offer audiences the opportunity to meet several filmmakers, film team members and representatives of […]

During and following its 16th edition in Paris, the Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire continues its international journey with a series of screenings across Argentina, in collaboration with several branches of the Alliance Française network. From Buenos Aires to Bariloche, Bahía Blanca, Mendoza, Paraná and Tierra del Fuego, these screenings extend the life of […]

The Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire is delighted to welcome Julia Paixão Vieira as Master of Ceremonies for its 16th edition, taking place in Paris from September 16 to 18, 2026. A Brazilian journalist and producer, Julia works between Rio de Janeiro and Paris, driven by a deep passion for culture, cinema and human […]

Ticket Sales Are Now Open for the 2026 Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire The 16th edition of the Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire will take place in Paris on 16, 17 and 18 September 2026 at the Christine Cinéma Club. Over three evenings, audiences will discover 26 short films from 12 countries, spanning […]

The 16th Edition Poster: A Landscape Where the Marvelous Takes Shape Every year, the poster of the Festival du film Merveilleux et Imaginaire (Festival of the Marvelous and the Imaginary Film) sets the mood. For this 16th edition, taking place from 16 to 18 September 2026 at the Christine Cinéma Club, it invites us on a silent journey into the […]

A Journey Through Imagination: The 2026 Festival Programme Is Revealed This September, the Festival du film Merveilleux & Imaginaire returns to Paris for its 16th edition, bringing together 26 short films from 12 countries for three evenings of bold, poetic and unexpected cinema. From 16 to 18 September 2026, the Christine Cinéma Club will become […]

The Instituto Cervantes and the Festival du Film Merveilleux invite you to an evening dedicated to Spanish short films on June 17th at the Instituto Cervantes de Paris. Five films spanning strange, tender, and fantastical worlds await you, followed by a friendly drink. When & Where📍 Instituto Cervantes de Paris – 7 rue Quentin Bauchard, […]