The 5th edition of the Festival du cinéma du Mandoul (FECIM) is set to take place from October 1st to 3rd, 2026, in Koumra, Chad. In preparation for the event, the festival's organizing committee, led by Jonathan Noubainguerassem, paid a courtesy visit to the provincial authorities on September 30th, 2026. The committee presented its greetings to the authorities, and the occasion provided an opportunity for the Mandoul Provincial Council to announce its support for the festival.
The Mandoul Provincial Council has pledged 3 million FCFA to support the FECIM 2026 festival. The council's president, Frédéric Raïkina Bealoum, made the announcement during the meeting with the festival's organizing committee. He expressed his appreciation for the festival's organization in Koumra and encouraged the team to continue their efforts. Bealoum also hinted at the possibility of the council providing logistical support to the festival, in addition to the financial contribution.
The FECIM 2026 festival will bring together participants from Chad, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. The event's program includes film screenings and training activities focused on climate change and the role of cinema in raising public awareness. The festival's theme, "Le cinéma face au changement climatique," reflects the importance of addressing climate change through cinematic expression.
Jonathan Noubainguerassem, the festival's general delegate, expressed his gratitude to the Mandoul Provincial Council for its support. He emphasized the significance of the council's involvement in promoting Chadian cinema and contributing to the festival's success. Noubainguerassem highlighted the importance of collaboration between the festival organizers and local authorities in showcasing African cinema.
The FECIM festival aims to create a platform for encounters, training, and promotion of African cinema, while highlighting the challenges posed by climate change. The event's organizers hope to make Koumra a hub for cinematic expression and awareness-raising on climate-related issues. The festival's success is seen as a significant step towards promoting Chadian and African cinema.
The Mandoul Provincial Council's support for the FECIM festival reflects the growing recognition of cinema's role in shaping public discourse and awareness on critical issues. The council's contribution is expected to enhance the festival's impact and outreach, enabling it to reach a wider audience and promote a deeper understanding of climate change.
As the FECIM 2026 festival approaches, the organizers are working to ensure a successful event that showcases the best of African cinema. With the support of the Mandoul Provincial Council and other stakeholders, the festival is poised to make a lasting impact on the cinematic landscape in Chad and beyond.
Key points
- The Mandoul Provincial Council has pledged 3 million FCFA to support the FECIM 2026 festival.
- The festival will feature film screenings and training activities focused on climate change and the role of cinema in raising public awareness.
- The event aims to promote African cinema and highlight the challenges posed by climate change.
