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Our Commitments

As a major cultural event at the heart of Marseille, the Music & Cinema Marseille Festival (MCM) is committed to minimizing its environmental impact, ensuring accessibility for all, and combating gender-based and sexual violence.

For several years, the MCM has pursued a comprehensive environmental approach, both ambitious and pragmatic. The Festival has implemented a series of concrete actions to reduce its footprint, structured around three key pillars: ecological responsibility, social impact, and the fight against gender-based and sexual violence.

We play a role in raising awareness of eco-responsibility throughout our programming, whether in the selection of short and feature films in competition or in the films chosen for our educational programs on cinema. We strongly believe that culture is a vital tool for social cohesion and fundamental education. As a cultural actor, we must offer an editorial policy based on core values that promote social and inclusive sustainability and harmonious living together.

ECOLOGICAL

COMMITMENTS

SUSTAINABLE AND ACTIVE MOBILITY

The MCM encourages the public to use public transportation and carpooling services to reach the Festival venues. Guest participants are invited to take shuttles between the airport and Festival locations. Since 2023, the Festival no longer provides transportation between the airport and festival venues. When this option is not feasible, we use shared vehicles to promote carpooling.

The Festival accommodates all team members in locations near the venues to minimize car travel. Additionally, we encourage staff to use eco-friendly transportation by providing electric scooters and bicycles.

REUSE AND RECYCLING OF MATERIALS

Each year, the Festival reuses decorations created by the scenography team and repurposes banners and advertising tarps from past editions. With the support of the Cribili workshop, these materials are transformed into Festival merchandise for future editions.

As a member of the association La Réserve des Arts, the MCM designs durable and reusable furniture using recycled materials from La Réserve des Arts, thus fostering a circular and sustainable economy within the cultural, creative, and artisanal sectors.

WASTE REDUCTION

The MCM limits the number of printed communication materials; ticketing is entirely digital. Any printed materials use recycled paper and are produced by a local printing company with a responsible approach.

The Festival prioritizes short supply chains and collaborates exclusively with local businesses. It partners with sustainable and community-focused culinary spaces, such as Le Plan de A à Z and Golda. Furthermore, it shares resources with other festivals in the region to avoid excessive individual consumption (e.g., pooling sound equipment, projection materials, and logistical support).

SOCIAL

COMMITMENTS

SOCIAL IMPACT

The MCM operates in venues accessible to individuals with reduced mobility, offers audio-described screenings, and ensures equal opportunities for all, without discrimination. The Festival promotes gender equality through its film selection and implements fair pricing policies to enhance cultural accessibility.

EMPLOYMENT ACCESS REGARDLESS OF GENDER

The Festival team consists of 9 women and 8 men, with a female majority. Pay equity is strictly enforced, with no salary disparities based on gender. Since its inception, the Festival has upheld equal treatment as a core value, ensuring that everyone enjoys the same opportunities and working conditions. Additionally, the Festival’s headquarters have been designed to be inclusive and accessible to individuals with reduced mobility, reinforcing our commitment to accessibility and inclusion for all.

FIGHT AGAINST GENDER INEQUALITY

In 2025, the gender representation in the Festival’s programming is as follows:

  • Short Film Competition: 52% of selected short films are directed by women.
  • Feature Film Competition: 43% of selected feature films are directed by women.
  • "They’ll Be Back" Section: 25% of the selected composers are women.
  • Guests of Honor & Duets: 66% of our guests of honor and Duets are women.

NUMBERS

FEATURE FILMS COMPETITION

43% ARE WOMEN DIRECTORS

FEATURE FILMS COMPETITION

36% ARE WOMEN COMPOSERS

SHORT FILMS COMPETITION

52% ARE WOMEN DIRECTORS

SHORT FILMS COMPETITION

16% ARE WOMEN COMPOSERS

GUETS OF HONOR & DUETS

66% OF GUESTS ARE WOMEN

ESPACE KIOSQUE

59% ARE WOMEN SCREENWRITERS

FIGHT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

Through its programming choices, the Festival actively engages the public in favor of gender equality. Across all its selections, whether short or feature films, the MCM consistently highlights high-quality works that address themes of inequality, inclusion, and discrimination. Regardless of the section, the Festival’s editorial policy is guided by a strong commitment to representation and diversity.

Beyond the short and feature film competitions—where 35% of selected films contribute to social debates on inequality—the Festival also curates special programs each year that focus on themes of identity and gender.

RAISING AWARENESS AMONG YOUNG AUDIENCES

Since its inception, the Festival has passionately developed numerous initiatives dedicated to film education, ensuring that young people, regardless of their social or cultural background, have access to cinematic culture.

Firmly convinced that visual literacy can have a meaningful short- and long-term impact—awakening consciousness, sparking aspirations, and strengthening social bonds—the MCM works closely with schools and various educational institutions. Each program, tailored to different age groups, explores themes of equal opportunity, social inclusion, tolerance, diversity, disability, and migration.

SOCIAL INNOVATION PROJECTS

The MCM is committed year-round to developing various social innovation projects for diverse audiences.

  • LES BONS BAILS – Social Innovation Project
    This initiative supports young people facing employment barriers by offering a training program combining cinema and soft skills. Participants gain experience as jurors or programmers in cultural events.

  • VESTIAIRES – Workshops on Disability and Audio Description
    This project promotes inclusion by engaging students in scriptwriting and audio description workshops, with a long-term vision extending to 2027.

  • LES JURYS DE DEMAIN – For Underprivileged Audiences
    "Les Jurys de Demain" offers underprivileged individuals the opportunity to train in film analysis and award an honorary prize at MCM, fostering inclusion and empowerment.

  • L’ÉCRAN DES POSSIBLES – An Eco-Responsible Event for Young Audiences
    This eco-conscious initiative allows young participants to curate films and discuss environmental and social issues, ensuring an environmentally responsible organization.

  • Cultural Programs in Correctional Facilities
    The MCM runs projects in prisons, introducing participants to film analysis and musical creation.
COMMITMENTS

AGAINST GENDER-BASED AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE

POINTS OF CONTACT FOR HARASSMENT AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

The Festival team members are trained as points of contact for gender-based and sexual violence through the association ACT RIGHT. If any incident occurs before or during the Festival, do not hesitate to reach out to the team. Regardless of the severity, we are here to listen, support, and advise.

The MCM is committed to ensuring a respectful and safe environment for all. The Festival's management has a legal responsibility to take action against any instance of harassment or assault involving employees, volunteers, partners, or participants. Beyond this obligation, the MCM pledges to listen, advise, and support those affected. Gender-based harassment and violence are illegal and punishable by law.

EQUAL TREATMENT AND TRANSPARENT PROTOCOLS

The MCM systematically responds to reports of gender-based and sexual violence, ensuring fair and equal treatment of all cases. Each report is taken seriously, with no minimization or perpetuation of harm. The confidentiality, dignity, and well-being of those affected are strictly protected.

Transparency is also a core principle: the process for reporting incidents and the outcomes following the Festival are communicated clearly while respecting the privacy of those involved.