6th INTERNATIONAL ECOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL FILM FESTIVAL
THE 2026 RETROSPECTIVE
World Water Day
On Monday, March 22, 2027, in Cannes, the International Eco-Social Film Festival is organizing a day dedicated to water issues in the Alpes-Maritimes, in partnership with the “Water in the Alpes-Maritimes Region ” Partnership Chair and IMREDD.
This event will provide a better understanding of the state of water resources and aquatic environments, water uses, and governance issues. Researchers, local governments, businesses, organizations, and citizens will have the opportunity to share their initiatives and discuss solutions for preserving water resources and adapting regions to climate change.
FIFES 2027, May 27–30 in Cannes
The International Eco-Social Film Festival returns to Cannes for its 7th edition, May 27–30, 2027.
Through the arts—and particularly film—FIFES highlights eco-social initiatives, shares knowledge, fosters dialogue, and encourages action.
In 2027, FIFES will highlight solutions for sustainable tourism.
This theme will encourage reflection on new ways of traveling while preserving regions, their ecosystems, and their residents.
Join us in Cannes from May 27 to 30, 2027, to discover a new edition focused on global challenges and initiatives that help build a resilient and sustainable future in harmony with our environment.
They participated in FIFES
Marie-Dominique Michaud
Chair of the 2026 International Jury
, Producer, Concept Developer, and Director
Asgeir Helgestad
Member of the 2026 International Jury
, Norwegian filmmaker, cinematographer, writer, and producer
Natalie Zimmerman
2026 International Jury
, filmmaker and artist based in San Francisco
Théo Fernandez
2026 International Jury
, French actor and entrepreneur
Magali Zevallos
2026 International Jury
, producer and director
Jean-Philippe Marquis
2026 International Jury
, Canadian documentary filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor
Yanqiu Fei
2026 International Jury
, Chinese filmmaker, screenwriter, and cinematographer
Vincent Verzat
Videographer and journalist
Sophie Rabhi-Bouquet
Author and educator
Patrick Scheyder
Pianist and show creator
Michel Toesca
Actor, director, and screenwriter
Laure Noualhat
Journalist, writer, and filmmaker
Emmanuel Cappellin
Producer, Director, Director of Photography
Pascale d'Erm
French journalist, essayist, and filmmaker
Delia Ackerman
Peruvian film director
François Gemmene
2024 Speaker, Political Scientist, and Member of the IPCC
Gilles de Maistre
French journalist, director, author, documentary filmmaker, and film producer
Christophe Fustini
Screenwriter and director
Geneviève Young
Screenwriter and Producer
Fernando Valdivia
Peruvian documentary filmmaker
Guilaine Londez
French actress
Maji-da Abdi
Filmmaker, producer, festival director
James Gérard
Australian actor, producer, assistant director, and screenwriter
Camille de Casabianca
French filmmaker and writer
EDITORIALS
David Lisnard
Mayor of Cannes Chairman of the Agglomération Cannes
Charles Ange Ginésy
President of the Alpes-Maritimes “
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Nathanaël Coste
Patron:
, director and producer
Marie-Dominique Michaud
Jury Chair, Producer
, and Director
