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  CANNES €CO 2012

  Take a virtual seat for the 65th Cannes Film Festival a live stream event from the Majestic Hotel! Join us from any remote location or even your very own living room – as we film live via online live streaming - for an exclusive Screen International insider’s perspective and behind-the-scenes, full-access pass to interviews, roundtables and [...]
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  Special ÉCU Films Screening at Cafe Coutume

  Français ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival presents a Special Screening on the 30th of May 2012 at Cafe Coutume, Paris 20:00 – 22:00. https://www.facebook.com/Coutume ÉCU will showcase 4 films from its 2012 festival: A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BjrlmG82jw&feature=related House : http://www.filmannex.com/movie/house/29078 Zoltan: The Hungarian Gangster of Love : http://www.filmannex.com/movie/zoltan-the-hungarian-gangster-of-love/29906 Berlinoises We look [...]
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  What will Nanni Moretti like?

  Français   What will Nanni Moretti like? This is the question everybody is asking. It seems like everyone knows how grumpy and bad-tempered this great Italian movie-maker is, and we are sure that his last decision will be a surprise. Nanni Moretti, the president of the Jury at 65th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, [...]
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  ÉCU at Cannes Film Festival

  Français The countdown has started, only five days to go until an event with one of the biggest media coverage in the world begins. The 2012 Cannes International Film Festival will commence May 16th, and conclude on May 27t. Our team from ÉCU will be there bringing our independent flavour, so be sure not to [...]
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  See ÉCU in the May’s Edition of Etihad Airways Inflight Magazine!

  Check out this great cover story in the May’s edition of Etihad Airways Inflight Magazine! The article interviews ÉCU’s president, Scott Hillier and Best European Independent Film 2012 winner, Rocco Labbé.
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  May Calendar – Things to do in Paris

  Français Italian While waiting for spring to return, Paris does not stop its vibrant cultural life. During the month of May there are hundreds of interesting and exciting events. When there are so many choices it’s easy to get lost, that’s why we decided to highlight some of the best ones and make it easier [...]
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  ÉCU on the Road 2011 tour

  Français German Italian For ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival three days in Paris is just not enough. Every year our festival travels around the world making sure our “Official Selection” directors and films are made known. This follows our commitment to cultivate the new and inspiring talent that we come across. Last year [...]
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  Photo of the Festival WINNER

  Congratulations to Dominique Hilliard, winner of ÉCU 2012 photo contest “Photo of the Festival”. Dominique will receive two VIP passes to ÉCU 2013 and membership in the ÉCU Club. There were some great photos and the ÉCU staff would like to thank everyone who participated in the contest. Le grand gagnant est …(le roulement de [...]
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  ÉCU’s partner: Open St. Petersburg Student Film Festival Beginning

  Français Italian XI Open St.Petersburg Student Film Festival Beginning Founded by St.Petersburg Filmmaker’s Union in 2001, Open St.Petersburg Student Film Festival Beginning is held annually in autumn at the Cinema House, St.Petersburg, Russia.   Aims and Goals: To maintain international contacts, to broaden creative and professional contacts, to promote experience and ideas exchange among film [...]
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  Daring to be Different: The Artist

  Français Italian by Allison Leu Film today reflects today’s world, one that is constantly looking forward, making improvements and advancements. The big blockbusters in Hollywood typically fall under the category of big budget action franchises that utilize all the latest technology. Just look at the 3D craze of recent years.  I won’t say I wasn’t [...]

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