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ÉCU Spotlight: Pedro Almodóvar
This week’s Spotlight is about the world famous director Pedro Almodóvar! Pedro Almodóvar can easily be stated as the most successful Spanish filmmaker of his time. Nevertheless, Almodóvar is not only known throughout Spain, his melodramatic films are famous all over the world and many filmmakers see him as an inspirational and creative figure who has strongly influenced the production and meaning of film itself.
ÉCU SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN
Submissions for ÉCU 2014 are now, don’t miss the chance to nominated as one of the best indie film in the world!
ÉCU Spotlight: Marion Cotillard
Read this week’s Spotlight about the successful and talented actress Marion Cotillard who is without a doubt one of the most memorable actresses of our time. Obviously occupying a dominant position in the French film scene, she also managed to make herself a name in the international film world!
ÉCU Interview with José Salazar
Check out the interview with José Salazar, the director of the film “Passage”, who we were able to catch at the Cannes Film Festival!
What do In Paris In June
See what exciting things you can discover thorughout June in Paris and spend an amazing weekend in this beautiful capital with these insider tips from our écu interns!
ÉCU SPOTLIGHT Bruce Dern
The 66th Cannes Film Festival is over and it’s time to celebrate its winners. Bruce Dern is the winner of the Best Actor Award for his performance in Nebraska. Check out more about his awesome career
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!
SPOTLIGHT Key Notes of Cannes
Cannes Opening Night May 15th! The French Riviera is about to become even more marvelous as the international film industry’s best and beautiful descend on the Palais des Festivals et des Congres for the 66th Annual Cannes International Film Festival!
SPOTLIGHT RYAN GOSLING
We thought we would treat you with another handsome actor! So check out this weeks spotlight to get more information about hottie Ryan Gosling who has played in several Independent films!
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!
Winners' Trailers ÉCU 2013
Motivational Growth – ÉCU 2013 Winner
Motivational Growth is the winner of Best Non-European Independent Dramatic Feature ÉCU 2013. Director: Don …
Were you the last man to see Hitler? – ÉCU 2013 Winner
Were you the last man to see Hitler? (Bist Du der letzte Mann, der Hitler …
I Am Tom Moody – ÉCU 2013 Winner
I Am Tom Moody is the winner of Best Independent Animation ÉCU 2013. Director: Ainslie Henderson …
ÉCU Goes to China
As part of ÉCU-On-The-Road 2012, ÉCU recently traveled all the way to Beijing, China to screen 9 of the best independent films of ÉCU's 2012 "Official Selection." The screenings were held on the 3rd of November at The Western Academy of Beijing. Read all about ÉCU's interesting week in China
ÉCU in Cyprus
ÉCU traveled to Cyprus to visit the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus. ISFFC aims to increase and accentuate the prominence of the short film genre. The festival took place at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol on October 13th through the 20th, 2012. More information about. ÉCU'S partner festival in CyprusÉCU in Egypt
The first edition of the The Luxor Egyptian & European Film Festival took place from the 17-22nd of September, 2012 in Luxor, Egypt.
The Festival presented more than 50 films, out of which 9 came from ÉCU 2012 Official Selection! Over a hundred guests visited from all around Europe and Egypt. Check it out, ÉCU in Egypt ÉCU in Georgia
Over the weekend of October 7th, 2012, ÉCU was honored to present “ÉCU in Georgia” as part of the ÉCU-On-The-Road tour. During this successful weekend in Tbilisi at Cinema Amirani, ÉCU screened 19 of their winning films from ÉCU 2011! Read more about the screenings ÉCU in Georgia!
ÉCU in Jordan
Thanks to the support of The Royal Film Commission of Jordan, ÉCU put on a three day special screening event in Amman, Jordan! During the Independent European Film Days, eight of ÉCU’s 2012 “Official Selection” films were screened. Everything you want to know about ÉCU in Jordan!
ÉCU in Romania
The Romanian Festival - Ro-IFF- is the only international film festival that dared to be different by looking towards the Black Sea region's film industry. This year, Ro-IFF took place from September 28th to October 6th, 2012, and hosted special screening of ÉCU films from our 2012 festival. More about our partner festival in Romania!