ÉCU 2020 Winners

Europe’s top event for independent cinema, ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival announces its 2020 award-winning films, including its highest honour, “Best European Independent Film 2020.”

Due to the pandemic we were unable to continue our festival in person, but here at ÉCU we were determined to continue with the festival, believing in its importance and the joy it brings filmmakers and film-lovers alike. That is why we took the decision to take ÉCU 2020 online, streaming the festival to our audience at home. With 87 films from 28 countries participating in the festival this year, ÉCU 2020 ended its indie-packed festival with its established final ceremony recognizing 25 award winners in 14 categories.

Across the festival, international audiences were exposed to films and their filmmakers from across a spectrum of experiences, cultures, and genres. We were able to bring to our internet audiences insightful Director Q&A sessions, which brought filmmakers and audiences together from around the world, and provided a great informal setting to learn more about the directors and their films. ÉCU endeavours to provide a cultural platform not only for entertainment but also for active networking across the independent film world.

For the last 15 years, ÉCU has been helping to launch and expand the careers of many talented independent filmmakers. The Festival is extremely proud to assist these passionately driven artists who create incredible cinema without the benefits of large production budgets. ÉCU’s mission to discover and promote extraordinary independent films from around the world renders it a major European cultural event.

Listed below is the full list of ÉCU 2020 winners: