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    A Sneak Peek of What’s Hot at this Year’s 2012 Cannes Film Festival

    English Français The 2012 Cannes Film Festival has been well on its way, already being five days since the excitement and buzz of the opening day have passed. This leaves the contest wide open for anyone to bring home the big prize, and at ÉCU, we know it’s going to be one hell of a [...]

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    BANDO DI PARTECIPAZIONE – ÉCU 2013

    English Français German Ogni giorno vengono create storie, reali o immaginarie, e il mondo ha sempre bisogno di una buona storia. ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival è alla continua ricerca di narratori di talento e visionari della cinematografia che facciano diventare realtà le proprie storie, sia che esse siano incentrate sui personaggi o [...]

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    Photos of ÉCU-in-Cannes road trip

    English Check out the photos of ÉCU-in-Cannes road trip.

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    Cannes – Off the Red Carpet

    English Français So you’re attending the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, but what else is interesting off the red carpet? While Cannes is mainly appraised for its highly esteemed film festival, there is much more to be discovered in this trendy and posh French town. As an attendee of the Festival, it is very likely you [...]

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    CANNES €CO 2012

    English 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 [...]

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    Special ÉCU Films Screening at Cafe Coutume

    English 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 [...]

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    What will Nanni Moretti like?

    English 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 [...]

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    ÉCU at Cannes Film Festival

    English 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 [...]

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    See ÉCU in the May’s Edition of Etihad Airways Inflight Magazine!

    English 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

    English Français Aspettando che la primavera si rifaccia viva, Parigi non ferma la sua vibrante vita culturale. Durante il mese di Maggio ci sono centinaia di eventi molto interessanti; ma quando ci sono così tante cose da fare è facile perdersi, per questo abbiamo deciso di facilitarvi le cose e mettere in rilievo per voi [...]

The European Independent Film Festival

ÉCU 2013 will take place in Paris, France through March 29th to the 31st 2013.

The Festival continues its commitment of being at the centre of discovery, promotion and projection of the very best independent filmmaking talent from around the world.

ÉCU Festival Trailers & Original Films

Some Highlights from ÉCU 2012

English Missed ÉCU 2012? No worries, here are some highlights from the festival. More updates and videos coming soon, so stay tuned. Big thanks for our partners Zs2 Media Group and 565Video for shooting and editing all these clips for us. Vous avez raté ÉCU 2012? Ne vous inquiétez pas, voici quelques passages du festivals. [...]

Interview with Alexander Archimbaud

English Alexander Archimbaud makes his directorial debut with his film, “Fragments of Freedom.” Archimbaud was born in Paris, France, but has lived abroad for 25 years. His short documentary tells a fragmented story – working with his subject instead of against it. The film depicts the fragments of the a persons life, of his freedom, [...]

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