Festival Du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire
Emerging or unverified festival
The Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire is an international film festival held in Paris that has run since 2010 and has been under the patronage of the French National Commission for UNESCO. It is notable for its focus on wonder, magic, fantasy, science fiction, and related imaginative storytelling, screening curated short films and some feature-length works from around the world. The festival is recognized for promoting young talent and for its cultural-exchange mission within the fantasy and genre-film circuit.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Related Festivals in France
Research
Live web research is off to control API cost. This shows cached scheduled research when available, plus analysis from our database.
Hard research (cheap model + thorough prompt) runs on a cron for suspicious festivals; a biweekly job refreshes others. No live API calls from the site.
Quick Stats
How scoring works
Scores are calculated from structural indicators: accreditations, physical screenings, award category count, submission frequency, and acceptance rate. Higher scores reflect more verifiable legitimacy signals.
Filmmaker reviews
No community reviews yet. If you submitted here, your experience helps others avoid award mills.
Report a problem with this festivalGet Alerts
Get notified when Festival Du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire's tier changes or new reports are filed.