Festival du Film Merveilleux & Sustainable Development Goals
Where Magic Meets Purpose
Since 2010, we have harnessed the power of wonder to advance cultural sustainability and global cooperation. Our initiatives align with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UNESCO 2005 Convention.
For us, the SDGs are an inspiring lens to understand the stories, values and hopes carried by each film. This approach also comes to life through our SDG Award, created to highlight films that open conversations around education, inclusion, climate, peace, cooperation and creative futures.
Our programmes contribute to six UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Our programmes are connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Climate Action, Peace and Partnerships. Through films, workshops, mentoring and digital experiences, we help audiences and young viewers explore major global themes in an accessible and imaginative way.
🌍 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 programmes 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 professionals 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 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Wonder films as a space for intercultural dialogue
- Equal Curatorial Standards: Programming films from all countries without distinction, celebrating the universal language of wonder and imagination.
- Youth Jury Programme: Emerging filmmakers from diverse backgrounds sharing equal voice in the official jury — building bridges through shared artistic experience.
- International Cultural Exchange: Bilateral screening programmes bringing films across borders through our worldwide Alliance Française and partner festival network.
- Peacebuilding Through Fantasy: Co-programming with international partner festivals to create neutral spaces where shared fantastical narratives foster mutual understanding.
🤝 SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Global Creative Alliance
- Collaboration: Institutes, Google For nonprofit, international festivals 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 programmes
