[2] The festival under the original name Rencontres avec le cinéma méditerranéen was established in 1979 by the team of the Ciné-club Jean-Vigo.
[13] The festival puts emphasis on its spirit of tolerance, its programme reflects the drama of the region, caught up in the conflicts.
[14][15][16] The screenings take place in various locations across the city, including Opéra Berlioz, Centre Rabelais, Maison pour tous Louis-Feuillade, etc.
[17] Cinemed Meetings, an industry section, is a three days long professional event, dedicated to emerging filmmakers and their projects.
Along with multiple professional and educational events, the section hosts pitching sessions where winners are offered development grants.