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Click here for a complete list of European Countries that ÉCU accepts.

Dramatic Feature: Open to all European feature films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are highly recommended to ensure the best judging.

Dramatic Short: Open to all European short films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are highly recommended to ensure the best judging. NOTE: Running time cannot exceed 30 minutes.

Documentary: Open to all European documentaries made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are highly recommended to ensure the best judging.

Animated Film: Open to all European animated work in the moving image field (can include web pages) made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are highly recommended to ensure the best judging.

Music Video: Open to all European independent music videos. The video’s budget cannot have been funded more then 50% by a record company or music publishing entity. The video can be in any language.

Experimental Film: Open to all European work in the moving image field that can be deemed experimental. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are highly recommended to ensure the best judging.

Comedy Film : Open to all European documentaries made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are highly recommended to ensure the best judging.

European Youth Film: Films produced by European filmmakers aged between 8-16 qualify for the Youth category. The films can be of any genre, length or language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensure the best judging. IMPORTANT: films must be made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster.

Submit a film

IMPORTANT: If your film is chosen to be screened at ÉCU we will need the following in order to compile the festival‘s catalogue:

ESSENTIAL CHECKLIST: Before sending your film make sure you have:

1.DVD clearly labelled with:

•         Name of film/Director /Run Time/Aspect ratio

2. Non English films need to be subtitled in English
3. Two digital screen shots of film (high resolution if possible)
4. One digital photo of director
5. Synopsis in English and in French if possible
6. Official trailer (if possible)

The 2013 Program Schedule will be posted in February 2013 and will offer ÉCU festival attendees of all ages and tastes a chance to experience the unique offerings that can only be found at an indie film fest.