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