ÉCU IN CANNES
The ÉCU team is as usual looking for new indie talents around the world, what a better occasion than the Cannes Film Festival? Stay tuned to get updates from the cote azure, exclusive interviews and photos are coming soon!
ÉCU SPOTLIGHT Julia Garner
Following our Cannes theme this week spotlight is about yet another attendee…
SPOTLIGHT Key Notes of Cannes
Cannes Opening Night May 15th: here are some things you need to know.
SPOTLIGHT RYAN GOSLING
Check out this weeks spotlight to know more on Independent films of Ryan Gosling.
ÉCU 2013 SPECIAL SCREENING
@ Café Coutume
ÉCU for Cabriolet film festival contest
Discrimination in the workplace is an everyday issue in our society. This year Cabriolet Film Festival and ILO have organized a video contest entitled “Positive Changes in the Workplace”. Click and find out more about it!
ÉCU 2013 Award Ceremony
After screening, 108 films from 35 countries over the 3 days, in 3 fabulous independent cinemas, it all comes down to one moment: the Award Ceremony. If you still don’t know who the winners of ÉCU 2013 were, then check out this video.
WHAT TO DO IN PARIS IN MAY
May is finally arrived, are you ready to enjoy Parisian sunny days? Check the article to enjoy this marvelous city!
The European Independent Film Channel
If you missed the screenings during the festival you still have the chance to watch a selection of them on The European Independent Film Channel
ÉCU Exclusive Interview With American Courtesans’ Kristen DiAngelo
Read this article with a producer of ‘American Courtesans’, an Official Selection film from ÉCU 2013. This film discusses one of the most taboo subjects in the world: prostitution.
ÉCU Pic of the Festival
The 2013 ÉCU festival was an intense three day event check out the pictures!
ÉCU 2013 Awards
ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival is proud to announce its 2013 award winners! Congratulations to all of our amazing filmmakers! We love you all–no matter what! View the full list of winners here!
Ustream2013
Check out the behind-the-scenes footage of the festival!
Q&A with the directors, the exclusive VIP lounge and the fabulous Award Ceremony!
Interview with Ariel Nasr
Unfortunately the filmmakers of the Oscar-nominated film “Buzkashi Boys” are unable to come to ÉCU 2013, but yesterday ÉCU was able to interview the producer of the film, Ariel Nasr. He told us about the making of “Buzkashi Boys,” the team’s experience at the Oscars, and his NGO, The Afghan Film Project.
ÉCU 2013 Launch Party
at the Gibus Club was a fantastic event full of fun, live music, and previews of films from the ÉCU 2013 Official Selection. The venue was full of people who came out to enjoy the great indie spirit of the ÉCU film festival!
ÉCU Harlem Shake
It’s quite stressful in the ÉCU office right now, but the team of ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival knows how to deal with it: for 15 seconds turn even more crazy! Let’s do The Harlem Shake!
ÉCU ON THE ROAD
Every year, our festival travels around the world making sure our “Official Selection” directors and films are made known. Want to know more about which countries and festivals we visited? Click and find out more!