Bénédicte Beaugeois
Founder & Director, Festival du Film Merveilleux | Board Member & Director of Technology, American Women’s Club of London | Founder, Pymoon
Short Bio
Bénédicte Beaugeois is the Founder and Director of the Festival du Film Merveilleux, an international film festival celebrating magic and fantasy while promoting cultural exchange and global collaboration. The festival has organized screenings at French Institutes, Alliance Française locations worldwide, and foreign partner festivals, fostering cross-cultural dialogue
Believing in the principles of a learning society, she is currently pursuing studies in Sciences de l’Éducation, her research focuses on digital intelligence, pedagogical innovation, and pedagogical engeenering, with additional expertise in cognitive & behavioral approaches to learning, climate strategy management, film studies, and social entrepreneurship. She is also a Board Member and Director of Technology at the American Women’s Club of London and the founder of Pymoon, a brand dedicated to developing innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) educational products.
Bénédicte began her career in the French public sector, where she honed her skills in financial and administrative management. Transitioning to the creative sector, she worked with film production companies and served as a Tracking Manager at Peermusic, the world’s largest independent music publisher, where she optimized royalty distributions to enhance artists’ income.
Bénédicte has represented Dyslexia International at UNESCO, advocating for educational reforms, and has supported entrepreneurs through initiatives like Positive Planet and Social Builder. She holds executive certificates and degrees from ESSEC Executive Business School, De Vinci Executive Education and the Ecole Supérieure d’Enseignement Cinématographique – Groupe EDH and is committed to fostering cultural exchange, digital intelligence, and lifelong learning.
Long Bio
Bénédicte Beaugeois is the Founder and Director of the Festival du Film Merveilleux de Paris, an international film festival dedicated to celebrating the enchanting worlds of magic and fantasy while promoting cultural exchange and global collaboration. The festival has organized screenings at French Institutes, Alliance Française locations worldwide, and foreign partner festivals, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and strengthening ties between communities. Believing in the principles of a learning society, she is currently pursuing studies in Sciences of Education at the university, where her research focuses on digital intelligence, pedagogical engineering, and pedagogical innovation. This academic work deepens her understanding of how technology, combined with social and cognitive skills, can transform education and foster lifelong learning.
Based in Paris, she also serves as a Board Member and Director of Technology at the American Women’s Club of London, where she oversees technological strategies and implements educational training programs to empower individuals through digital literacy and innovation. Additionally, she is the founder of Pymoon, a brand dedicated to developing innovative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) educational products designed to inspire kids to pursue STEM education.
Her professional journey began with an internship in the Protocol Department at the Cannes Film Festival, where she gained foundational insights into international event management and cultural diplomacy. She later transitioned to the French public sector, undertaking specialized roles in administrative and financial management, which equipped her with the skills to navigate complex organizational structures and cross-sector collaborations.
In the creative industry, she worked with various film production companies before assuming the role of Tracking Manager at Peermusic, the world’s largest independent music publisher. There, she strategically analyzed data to verify and optimize royalty distributions, enhancing artists’ income and significantly improving the company’s financial performance. This experience deepened her understanding of the intersection between creativity, technology, and business.
From 2014 to 2017, she represented Dyslexia International at UNESCO, advocating for international educational reforms and influencing policies to better accommodate diverse learning needs. Her work at UNESCO underscored the importance of inclusive education and equity, principles that continue to inform her professional endeavors. Her collaboration with Google for Nonprofits on the Festival du Film Merveilleux further highlighted the transformative potential of technology in advancing cultural and educational initiatives.
Through initiatives like The Women Leadership Paris Program, Positive Planet France, and as a mentor with Social Builder, she has empowered entrepreneurs to leverage digital tools to enhance their businesses and contribute to a sustainable future. She has also co-founded programs such as Movies around the World, Cannes Digital, and the Kaleidoscope Merveilleux, organizing innovative events that include VR experiences, educational workshops, mentoring programs, and startup pitches.
Educationally, she studied music and dance at CHAM / CHAD and holds executive certificates and degrees from ESSEC Executive Business School, the Ecole Supérieure d’Enseignement Cinématographique – Groupe EDH, and Ecolearn X De Vinci Executive Education. Her academic background includes studies in cognitive and behavioral approaches to learning and climate strategy management, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to education and global challenges.
Bénédicte Beaugeois is a dedicated professional with a proven track record in cultural diplomacy, education, and technology. Her work is driven by a commitment to fostering international cooperation, advancing digital intelligence, and promoting equitable access to quality education. For further information about her work and achievements, please visit her certificate portfolio page, connect with her on LinkedIn, or reach out via email.