5th INTERNATIONAL ECOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL FILM FESTIVAL

#WATER #FIFESCANNES2025

MAY 27 to JUNE 1, 2025

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Our raison d'être :

Making ecological and social initiatives
visible through the arts, and cinema in particular.

Our commitment:

Placed under the sign of the living, the festival honors the youth and those who make of the cinema a medium of expression, of commitment and who have this capacity to contribute to the incarnation of the new imaginary.

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EDITION 2025

The 5th Festival International du Film Écologique et Social (FIFES) in Cannes from May 27 to June 1, 2025

Cannes is set to host the 5th edition of the Festival International du Film Écologique et Social (FIFES), to be held from May 27 to June 1, 2025. Under the presidency of Australian actor James Gerard, the jury of the international competition will reward the most inspiring films.
The festival will also have the honor of counting Camille de Casabianca as an exceptional godmother for this edition.

A central theme: “Water, our source of inspiration”.

This year, FIFES explores “Water, our source of inspiration”.
A blue thread will run through the days of the festival, exploring ways to protect and contemplate aquatic environments, from the canals of the Maralpine valleys to the Mediterranean Sea and the oceans.

Festival-international-du-film-ecologique-social-2025 François Gemmene

Film screenings: May 29, 30, 31, Miramar, Olympia, Arcades

International Competition: 14 films in the running
Youth section: 2 films to inspire new generations
Films des Territoires section: 4 films highlighting local initiatives

Screenings will take place at Espace Miramar, Les Arcades and L’Olympia cinemas.

Opening ceremony: May 28, Place de la Castre

16h30 Créateur.ices market and crêpes snack.
17h00 Aubade at the Marché Forville.
18h00 Aubade and traditional dance on the Place de la Castre.
19h00 Opening ceremony and cocktail reception.
20h00 Lecture by Nelly Pons, Océan Plastique.
21h00 Dance performance by Compagnie Les Somatonautes.
21h30 Screening of the film A Call From the Wild, Asgeir Helgestad.

Impact 360°: May 28, Espace Miramar

This morning event, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, offers a space for inspiration, meetings and the sharing of solutions, bringing together business leaders, public decision-makers (local authorities, elected representatives) and FIFES and EXIL partners. The program includes a film conference, as well as participative workshops enabling participants to reflect and act together for the region.

Closing ceremony: May 31, Place de la Castre

16h30 : Creators’ market and pancake snack
17h00 Children’s workshop around Jérémy Besset’s fresco
18h30 Musical performance by Miarana Rakotoarimanana
19h00 Closing ceremony with awards ceremony: Graine d’Or, Prix Coup de Coeur du Jury, Prix Spécial du Jury, Prix de l’Engagement, Prix du Public and Prix du Comité de Sélection. The prizes are awarded to major artists in ceramics, engraving, sculpture and painting.
19h30 Group salsa dance class with Jonn Stiven
21h00 Concert by Pambélé!
23h00 : Musical ambiance with DJ Agent d’Ambiance

Village des Initiatives: June 1, Allées de la Liberté

The Village des Initiatives is a place of discovery and commitment, where associations, businesses and local players present their innovative solutions to ecological and social challenges.
From 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, the public can take part in themed round tables, explore exhibition stands and attend screenings highlighting transformative projects in the region. A symbolic ocean walk will also be organized to raise awareness of the challenges of protecting marine environments.

Philharmonic concert: June 1, Allées de la Liberté

The day will conclude in style with a philharmonic concert of film music “Bandes originales”, conducted by six professional and amateur conductors(UFEM) starting at 7:00 pm.

A festival to inspire and act: FIFES is not just about showing films. It’s a space for awareness-raising, exchange and concrete action for a future that’s more respectful of the environment and human beings. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, an agent of change or simply curious, FIFES invites you to take part in this celebration of ecological and social commitment.