European Youth Film : ÉCU The European Independent Film Festival

European Youth Film

ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival announces the launch of a new category, “European Youth Film“, for its 2012 edition. ÉCU gives European youth the chance to submit their work to a supportive and engaging international community, providing them with exposure, helpful critiquing and the opportunity to participate in a real life film festival! Young filmmakers will be competing for the “The European Youth Excellence Award in Filmmaking”.

European youth filmmakers between the ages of 8 and 16 qualify for this category. Film submissions can be of any genre, length or language, but subtitles in either English or French are required. The films should be independent in spirit, creative and entertaining. Most of all, your film should show your talent.

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ÉCU’S YOUTH FILM PARTNERS

The International Student Film Organization (ISFO)

ISFO is a FREE online film network which aims to connect young film makers from all over the world to each other and the industry. Its targets are to increase the overall visibility and quality of student films and to support the next generation of international talent. Read more…

Greek Partners
ÉCU is pleased to present you its two new festival partners from Greece: The Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People and The European Meeting of Young People’s Audiovisual Creation – Camera Zizanio.

The Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People was created in 1997 and is the only institution in Greece specialized in cinema for children and young people. The event is actively supported by the Ministry of Culture and other institutions of the cinematographic and educational world. Read more…

Faludi International Youth Film Festival and Photo Competition
Faludi International Youth Film Festival and Photo Competition has announced its 15th thematic international youth film festival and photo competition. This year, the theme is “Hope”. Read more…

The International Children’s Film Festival of Cyprus

Welcome to the 7th edition of the Children & Youth Film Festival organized by the International Children’s Film Festival of Cyprus, a non-profit association that has been focusing on cinema and its role in the lives of children and young people.

The International Children’s Film Festival of Cyprus combines films and education in a program for children, teachers and parents. We aim to provide our audience with the opportunity to view and discuss a wide variety of films. The selection of films is made based on their educational merit and each year international recent releases are brought to Cyprus.

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SUBMISSIONS TO EUROPEAN YOUTH FILM 2011

New submission to Youth Category of ÉCU 2012 – “Reading Together” tells the story of a girl who ignores her surroundings, until the moment she meets a stranger on her everyday drive to school. Could this be the first ever Youth Category winner ?

“The Punishment” tells the story of Alessio, who is caught by the headmaster grafitting at school, tries to justify himself by saying he didn’t realise he was actually inside the school as he was listening to rock music, but as a punishment he has to clean the school toilets, listening to classical music, which leads to unexpected consequences…Does this film have what it takes to win the Youth Prize at ÉCU 2012?