Find the official press materials for the 16th Festival du film Merveilleux & Imaginaire, taking place from 16 to 18 September 2026 at the Christine Cinéma Club in Paris, under the patronage of the French National Commission for UNESCO. Press kits, press releases, practical information and official visuals are available below.

PRESS MATERIAL

Press Kit ( French & English)

A complete presentation of the Festival, its 16th edition, programme and approach to the Sustainable Development Goals.

[ FR — Télécharger le dossier de presse ]
[ EN — Download the Press Kit ]

Official Selection – Programme at a Glance ( French & English)

The three sessions, screening times and list of the 26 selected short films.

[ FR — Télécharger la liste des films du programme ]
[ EN — Download the movies list of the Programme ]

[ FR — Télécharger le flyer]
[ EN — Download the flyer ]

Official Selection – Films & Synopsis ( French & English)

The complete selection, including directors, countries, running times, synopses and related Sustainable Development Goals.

[ FR — Voir les films et synopsis ]
[ EN — View Films & Synopses ]

PRESS RELEASE

2026 Programmation

The general press release announcing the 16th edition programme and its 26 short films from 12 countries.

[ FR — Télécharger le communiqué ]
[ EN — Download the Press Release ]

UNESCO & Sustainable Development Goals

A press release focusing on the patronage of the French National Commission for UNESCO and the Festival’s reading of the selection through the Sustainable Development Goals.

[ FR — Télécharger le communiqué UNESCO–ODD ]
[ EN — Download the UNESCO–SDGs Press Release ]

Additional Resources