With the Armistice of 1943, Michele, a young italian soldier begins his homecoming journey.The state of forced isolation in primitive, unspoiled environments leads 'the deserter' towards an intimate and profound relationship with the primordial essence of life. Within a changing and surreal landscape, favorable and adverse at the same time, Michele covers the span of human existence through his apparently acc ...
For ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival three days in Paris is just not enough. Every year our festival travels around the world making sure our “Official Selection” directors and films are made known. This follows our commitment to cultivate the new and inspiring talent that we come across.
Last year was quite a busy year for us. ÉCU traveled around the globe to 17 countries showing the very best of its independent films. This is made possible through the help...
ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival 2012 hosted its 7th edition, March 30th through April 1st where “M Farm” won Best European Documentary.
Rita Broka worked as a journalist for an evening news programme called “Panorama,” a 90′s patriotic talkshow in Latvia. Now she feels she has fully become a “film person.” This was especially felt after the National Film Centre in Latvia raised hope and mentioned they would honor several films produced by Broka.
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Frank Benitez is young and talented filmmaker, who made it to ÉCU 2012 Official Selection with his film “Minute 200″. This interview was finished couple of weeks before the festival.
By Alexander Acosta Osorio
Q: Where does the inspiration for your short come from?
A: Usually my inspiration comes from places I visit or just an image that sticks in my memory. In this case it was that of a house in my hometown, a dilapidated house that had a sign on the facade whic...
by Alexander Acosta Osorio
ÉCU 2012 winner for Best Editing “Her Mother’s Daughters”, director Ooanagh Kearney dishes on her film as well as inspiration, challenges and what the future holds for her. This interview was written couple of weeks before ÉCU 2012 festival.
“Her Mother’s Daughters” tells the story of an older woman who stands by a window in an empty house. Her daughters have flown the nest. As she waits for them to call, their memory is brought ...
ÉCU 2012 is hosting a huge number of films from all over the world and we are lucky enough to be the stage for several films making their European debut! So not only will cinemas full with ÉCU audience members be witnessing these talented works but it is just the beginning for these filmmakers and their films.
The ÉCU European Independent Film Festival does not take this responsibility lightly and is hard at work making sure this festival is going to be the best one yet. With a range of a...
Antoine Vareille
7 Parnassiens Grand Salle
April 1st 10:45 – 11:45
Are you interested in the general process of post production editing? Could you benefit from learning more about the work and skill required to make the most of this stage of filmmaking? Antoine Vareille is providing a workshop for exactly that! Using his vast experience from a number of films, including the position of editor-in-chief for the film ‘Fatal’, the TV documentary series ‘Intimate Portra...
"Labirent" is one of the movies in the Official Selection of ÉCU 2012. A
massive explosion rips though a busy street in Istanbul, Turkey. 95
people are dead; 30 Americans and 5 British. The massacre sends shock
waves from Turkey to London and Washington, DC. A new terrorist
organization is behind the attack. The explosion is just the beginning.
"Labirent"
est un film de la séléction officielle ...
ÉCU's media partner, The New Current is a website that offers a fresh
stream of student media and is currently running a series of interviews
with the student filmmakers who have been shortlisted in the student
category of the ÉCU 2012 Film Festival! This interview features the
director of 'Goldfish Love', Elin Gronblom, so check it out and stay
tuned for more interviews! // Le partenaire média d'ÉCU, The New Current est un site qui propose de divertissement multimédia de nouve...
Meet TIWAYO! He is a fast-rising talent on the Paris music scene and he will be performing at our Launch Party TONIGHT! With a style mixing soul, rock, reggae and hip hop, he will be exciting entertainment for the Launch. As an independent artist he is the perfect fit to merge with ÉCU, an international forum that celebrates independent creative talent! // Rencontrez TIWAYO! Il est un jeune talent unique sur la scène musicale de Paris et il sera en spectacle à notre soirée de lancement CE SO...
"The Runner" is one of the movies in the Official Selection of ÉCU 2012.
The Runner is about a little boy from a township in Cape Town. He needs
to find money for his mother's vital surgery and pays a high price that
changes his world. The lead role is played by 10-year old Cwangco
Mayekiso who actually lives in the Gugulethu township .
"The
Runner" est un film de la séléction officielle 2012 ...
Dazebao News is a new media partner for ÉCU 2012! As an online
independent newspaper, it oozes passion, purpose and enthusiasm. Parlate
italiano? Then make sure you check them out over the weekend of ÉCU
2012 as they will have a special section with real-time updates on their website! http://www.ecufilmfestival.com/en/2012/03/ecu-2012-media-partner-dazebao-news/
// Dazebao News est un nouveau partenaire média de l’ÉCU 2012! Ce
journal en ligne indépendant est synonyme de passion,...
Natacha is our intern from Norway and in this video she talks about her favourite Norwegian film, Reisning, part of the ÉCU 2012 official selection. Check out this video for a snapshot of the film and stay tuned for more trailers!
Notre stagiaire Norvégienne parle du film Norvégien 'Reisning' qui fait partie de la sélection officielle ÉCU 2012. Regardez cette vidéo pour un aperçu du film qu'elle a choisi et être sûr de rester à l'écoute pour plus de remarques!
http://www.you...
ÉCU's iPhone app is now live. To get started, download the Festival Genius iPhone app here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/festival-genius/id474547590 and select ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival from the list. If you already have the Festival Genius app, tap "more" and then "change festival" to see the list of available fests.
L'application ÉCU est maintenant disponible. Pour en profiter, téléchargez l'app Festival Genius pour iPhone ici: http://itu...
Check out this insight into independent cinema in Italy and its importance from the perspective of one of our Italian interns.
Découvrez cette idée dans le cinéma indépendant d'Italie et son importance dans la perspective de l'un de nos stagiaires italiens.
www.ecufilmfestival.com/en/2012/03/ecu-2012-independent-cinema/
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Our Polish intern, Marta, talks about the Polish film 'The Game' which
is part of the ÉCU 2012 official selection. Check out this video for a
snapshot of the film and be sure to stay tuned for more trailers!
Notre
stagiaire Polonaise parle du film Polonais 'The Game', qui fait partie
de la sélection officielle ÉCU 2012. Regardez cette vidéo pour un aperçu
du film qu'elle a choisi et être sûr de rester à l'écoute pour plus de
remarques!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
" Rima in Beirut" is one of the movies in the Official Selection of ÉCU
2012. Rima is a shy and insecure girl, yet very curious and imaginative.
At the age of 19, she moves to Beirut to lead an independent life away
from her parents. Everything changes when she buys her first camera that
will accompany her in her rounds in the city. One day, she discovers in
her photos a young man who follows her everywhere.
" Rima in
Beirut" est un film de la séléction offic...
"Alone" is one of the movies in the Official Selection of ÉCU 2012. When
a man wakes up to find his city deserted, he realizes that he has the
opportunity to do everything he has always wanted to do. // "Alone"
est un film de la séléction officielle 2012 à l'ÉCU. Quand un homme se
réveille pour trouver sa ville déserte, il réalise qu'il a une chance de
faire tout ce qu'il a toujours voulu.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4A1ibDPQOw&list=UUZvzrlKt9W...
"The Squirrel and The Penguin" is an official selection of ÉCU 2012.
This short film is a narrated tale following squirrels and penguins and
features a showcase of brilliant animation. // "The Squirrel and The Penguin" fait partie de la
sélection officielle d'ÉCU 2012. Ce court métrage est un conte suivant
des écureuils et des pingouins, il est mis en valeur par une brillante
animation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GK-0yHb388
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The Game is an official selection of ÉCU 2012. The animated film
features a board game filled with suspense and consequence, taking place
in a deserted field between two individuals. But this is no ordinary
board game. Check it out!
"The Game" fait partie de la sélection
officielle d'ÉCU 2012. Le film d'animation dispose d'un jeu de plateau
rempli de suspense et de conséquence, prenant place dans un champ désert
entre deux individus. Mais ce n'est pas jeu de sociét...
We gathered together some of the Italian interns here at the ÉCU office and let them choose their favourite films from the upcoming 2012 ÉCU Film Festival. Check out this video for a snapshot of the films they chose and be sure to stay tuned for more trailers! //Tous les stagiaires italiens se sont rassemblés ici au bureau ÉCU et ont choisi leurs films préférés à partir de la sélection de l'ÉCU Festival du film 2012. Regardez cette vidéo pour un aperçu des films qu'ils ont choisi e...
The Teen International Shorts Festival
February 8th – 11th
The Teen International Shorts Festival has been more of a project towards a common idea than a contest. As the team is preparing for its 8th edition that will take place in Istanbul in a couple of days (8th February – 11th February), we find out at their very explanatory internet site (www.tisfest.org) that the founders of the festival is the organization of Turkish Benefactors Association (TYSD) that was established in 192...
"Mary and Bill" is a new submission to ÉCU 2012. A documentary following two elderly athletes, Mary, a 90 year old triathlete, and Bill, an 83 year old high jumper. Mary has just broken her leg while down hill skiing and Bill, who smoked for 45 years, is recovering from a heart attack. Through their amazing commitment, both Mary and Bill prove that age is just a number.
"Mary and Bill" est un ...
Meet Iranian – New-Zealander Faramarz Beheshti, winner of Best Non-European Independent Documentary at ÉCU 2011 for “Salam Rugby”. It is a story of women rugby players in Iran, which may sound like an anomaly, but as this documentary shows, Iranian women are more than ready to dive into the scrum if only the authorities would let them. Following the Islamic Revolution in 1979 competitive sports for women were actively discouraged and it wasn't until the social reforms of the 90s that wome...
