Festival du Film Merveilleux & Sustainable Development Goals
Where Magic Meets Purpose
Cinema as a Catalyst for Global Change
Since 2010, we harness the power of wonder to advance cultural sustainability and global cooperation. Our initiatives align with key UN Sustainable Development Goals:
🌍 SDG 4: Quality Education
Learning Through Enchantment
- Animation & Film Literacy: Prioritizing animation to cultivate cinema appreciation from childhood
- Kaleidoscope Program: Film education workshops exploring science, tech, and environmental storytelling
- Special Needs Screenings: Inclusive programs for youth with special needs.
- VR/Transmedia Labs: Digital literacy through cutting-edge tech experiences since 2010
🌏 SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Bridging Worlds Through Storytelling
- Cultural Diplomacy Screenings: Partnerships with French Institutes & Alliance Française worldwide
- Films Without Borders: Showcasing global myths/legends across Lebanon, Egypt, USA, Australia, UK …
- Intergenerational Programming: Creating shared experiences across age groups
- Accessible Mentorship: Supporting young professional through talent development
🌱 SDG 13: Climate Action
Eco-Conscious Wonder
- Planet-Focused Programming: Environmental documentaries and ecological fairy tales workshops
- Green Operations: Website hosted on sustainable servers (certified by thegreenwebfoundation.org)
- Eco-Workshops: Teaching “small gestures for the planet” through creative activities
- Nature Narratives: Films highlighting Earth’s beauty to inspire conservation
🤝 SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Global Creative Alliance
- Collaboration: Institut, Google For nonprofit, foreigner festival, distributor etc
- Worldwide Festival Network: Co-productions with international partner festivals
- Cross-Sector Innovation: Tech partnerships (Google for Nonprofit, VR developers)
- Community Ecosystem: Uniting filmmakers, scientists, educators, and cultural institutions
✨ SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
Empowering Creative Futures
- Emerging Filmmaker Mentorship: Professional development for young directors
- Industry Pipeline: Using short films as MVPs to launch feature projects
- Creative Entrepreneurship: Individual Coaching and business skill workshops for young professionals
- Global Talent Circulation: Cannes Digital and Movies Around the World programs
Our Holistic Impact
Beyond the Screen
- Psychological Well-being (SDG 3): Fairy tale sessions for youth
- Gender Equality (SDG 5): Female-founded leadership since 2010
- Sustainable Cities (SDG 11): Cultural placemaking in Parisian venues
- Peacebuilding (SDG 16): Cross-cultural dialogue through universal fantasy narratives