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ÉCU- The European Independent Film Festival is very excited to bring a selection of it’s award winning films from the past six years to Romania. The ÉCU Retrospective will be taking place between October 17th-22nd in Bucharest.
ÉCU and Romania have a long history which began in 2006 with the director Catalin Leescu’s film being selected for the competition, and this was later followed by the film Tarantyno which won the award Best Actor at ÉCU 2010. The independent spirit in those fi...
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Now that the ‘rentrée’ has officially begun and the whole of Paris is back at work, it is no surprise that ÉCU has been as busy as ever this month! As the days get shorter and the nights get longer and colder, it’s clear that the lazy summer is over and its time to start the build-up to our 2012 edition in earnest. The rain outside has given our judges a good opportunity to go through more and more of the fantastic films we are receiving from around the globe
Away from the beginni...
After a lot of deliberation (and strong coffee), the judges have now decided on their winners and runners-up in the filmmaking categories. This was no easy matter, with great entries in both the amateur and professional categories. You can see who they chose here – www.g-technology.eu/competition/winners2011.
With galleries in Berlin, London and Paris you will get the chance to view all the shortlisted film entries, see selected photography entries and hear some of the best music entries.
Th...
TWO NEW PARTNERS FROM THE ULYSSES NATIVE COUNTRY…
ÉCU is pleased to present you its two new festival partners from Greece: The Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People and The European Meeting of Young People’s Audiovisual Creation – Camera Zizanio.
The Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People was created in 1997 and is the only institution in Greece specialized in cinema for children and young people. The event is actively suppo...
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The last week of summer 2011 in St. Petersburg was marked by a very special event, a festival of short and animated films called "Open Cinema", which took place on 20th-28th August. More than 100 films from 30 countries were shown during more than thirty screenings in two cinemas and two open-air opening nights on the beach of the Peter and Paul Fortress - one of the most beautiful places in St. Petersburg and in the very heart of the city
Tamara La...
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is the most prestigious indie film event in the Philippines. The ten-day festival is held late July annually at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and other satellite venues. Grants are given for the production of full-length digital features -10 New Breed for newbies, and 5 Directors Showcase for more experienced directors. Aside from the grants and the competition, other exhibition modules are held, along with a 2-day Film Congress.
New submission to ÉCU 2012 “A Wonderful Day”– The grandmother of an Israeli scientist tries to prevent him from going to Germany. - Check it out !
Une nouvelle soumission à l'ÉCU 2012 – “A Wonderful Day” – la grand-mère d’un scientifique israélienne s'efforce de l'empêcher d'aller à l'Allemagne. Regardez!
Next ICS Fest!
FILM FESTIVAL FOLLOWS UP THEIR INAUGRUAL EVENT WITH MORE MEDIA INVOLVEMENT
ICS founders gear up for their 2nd event amid glowing reviews Los Angeles, CA -August 2nd, 2011- "I was thoroughly entertained and blown away at the caliber of talent showcased at the Short Film Festival. The filmmakers have a bright future ahead of them."
David T. Wagner (co-writer of "Van Wilder" and "The Girl Next Door") Panelist, March 2011 ICS Indie Cinema Series kicked off the first event of its kind in March in front over 100 attendees that included directors, actors, producers and movie lovers. The night included a red carpet entry, appetizers, drinks and the opportunity to network with up and coming filmmakers. Chosen films were screened and given notes from invited industry panelists.
To follow up their last event, ICS plans to include more media presence, additional sponsors and a new category, "Best Student Film," for invited student filmmakers. The Best Student Film winner will also walk away with a mentorship with one of the three production companies heading ICS.
Invited industry panelists at ICS on September 25th include, independent producer and studio executive, Andreas Olavarria; distribution consultant and producer, Sheldon Brigman; and Kevin Tancharoen, director of the 2009 remake of Fame.
Filmmakers can register by calling 424.835.0144, on our website at www.indiecinemaseries.com, or
www.withoutabox.com. Registration is $40. Accepted films will be notified. Entry into the evening is free and includes appetizers, red carpet and media. Make sure to like ICS on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Indie-Cinema-Series/126833710710008.
CHECK the ICS web site for the announcement of the of Celebrity Panelists for March 25, 2012 premier!
Student Films Welcome!
FILM FESTIVAL OFFERS FILM STUDENTS A CHANCE TO MENTOR WITH AWARD WINNING DIRECTORS
Best Student Film Award offers students a mentorship with ICS founders
Los Angeles, CA -August 2, 2011-In an effort to create more opportunities for student filmmakers, the Best Student Film category has been added to Indie Cinema Series. The student film that takes home the Best Student Film Award will have the opportunity to mentor with one of the three production companies heading the event.
"The Indie Cinema Series basically takes the principles of a regular film festival and combines them with meaningful notes from well known actors, directors, producers, and screenwriters, who serve on the guest panel. As filmmakers, we submit to many film festivals, yet are never given notes on our work. ICS provides filmmakers with an opportunity to learn what works and what doesn't in their projects. By creating an environment where filmmakers can grow their craft, we encourage a community of elevated art through film."-Marisilda Garcia
Panelists at the September 25th event include, independent producer and studio executive, Andreas Olavarria; distribution consultant and producer, Sheldon Brigman; and Kevin Tancharoen, director of the 2009 remake of Fame.
Filmmakers can register by calling 424.835.0144, on our website at www.indiecinemaseries.com, or
www.withoutabox.com. Registration is $40. Registration for students is $30.00. Accepted films will be notified in late August. Entry into the evening is free and includes appetizers, red carpet and media.
CHECK the ICS web site for the announcement of the of Celebrity Panelists for March 25, 2012 premier! www.indiecinemaseries.com
By Alexander Acosta Osorio
culturamas.es
“Legend tells the hero cut off the head of Medusa and threw it to the
water. However, the blood of that head became a red stone under the
sea. That is the origin of coral. In the early 20th century, a deaf
fisherman will bring the myth to life.”
Mikel
Gurrea was born in Donostia-San Sebastian, in the Basque country. When
he was 18, he moved to Barcelona to study Audiovisual Communications at
the Pompeu Fabra University. Whil...
“Dissection of a Storm” is a new submission to ÉCU 2012. A woman called D seeks shelter from a tormenting past in a sanatorium in the middle of the mountains Check it out !/// « Dissection of a Storm » est une nouvelle soumission à l'ÉCU 2012. Une femme appelée D cherche à se préserver d'un passé tourmenté en allant dans un sanatorium en plein milieu des montagnes. Regardez!
By Ed Millar
In the city where cinema was invented, it’s hardly surprising that there is a huge host of independent cinemas in Paris. For a truly unique cinematic experience, here are ÉCU’s top 5 best cinemas in Paris.
If you’re looking for a typically French cinema experience, look no further than the club-ciné at Le Lieu Dit. Situated in one of Paris’ most artistic neighbourhoods, this venue not only offers a first-rate club-ciné, but also regularly ...
“Bright Night” is a new submission to ÉCU 2012. Nissan, an 11 year old girl, struggles alone with the loss of her father, while her mourning mother finds her ways to escape reality. Check it out !
« Bright night » est une nouvelle soumission à l'ÉCU 2012. Nissan, une jeune fille de 11 ans, lutte seule avec la perte de son père, tandis que sa mère en deuil trouve des façons d'échapper à la réalité. Reg ...
ALADOS-COLOMBIA presents the “13a Muestra Internacional Documental” (13th International Documentary Exhibition)
The Colombian Documentary Corporation, “Alados-Colombia” is pleased
to invite all filmmakers, film professionals and moviegoers in general
to attend the 13th International Documentary Exhibition in Bogotá,
Colombia, 15th-19th November.
This year, the 13th edition, will bring together documentary films
from 4 different continents s...
By Jen Wallace
With
the days of Blockbuster well and truly over, Netflix unavailable in
France and the epidemic of dodgy pirated downloading online, ÉCU has
researched alternative and 100% legal ways of watching your favourite
movies in Paris.
With an emphasis on French classics, rarities and
independent
cinema, here are 5 ways to watch movies around the city. (Note: Always
carry ID and proof of address with you, as most libraries will ask to
you to prov...
By Ed Millar
September – the month of the rentrée, the end of the congés annuelles and the end of sheer self indulgence, right? Not necessarily. If you have a little bit of free time to spare, why not prolong your summer by enjoying yourself with ÉCU’s recommendations for September?
Even if you haven’t read the quirky, best-selling book of the same name, you’re bound to love Freakonomics’, one of this month’s most remarkable documentaries. Released on September 14th, the f...
“Sin Fin” is
a new submission to ÉCU 2012. This art movie presents two Performance artists
roaming far and wide in a 'spherical research'. The characters circulate, inscribe, and their
stories to others. Check out the teaser! /// « Sin fin » est une nouvelle soumission à l’ÉCU 2012. Le film présente
deux artistes de performance en itinérance loin dans une 'recherche sphérique'.
Director: Bartosz Kruhlik.
One day from life of an old woman with a specific approach to life, who makes a reckoning with outward things. You never know what tomorrow will bring...
by Anne Marie
“Independent cinema is cinema produced outside of big studios with a
small to medium budget” – such is the definition of independent
cinema. Contrary to many other definitions, independent cinema is
defined not by what it is, but by its opposition to the cinema of big
Hollywood machines. This is, in fact, how independent cinema was born.
The birth of a new film label.
It was in the United States, in the 50′s, that independent cinema fir...
Skepto International Film Festival 2012: Submissions opened!
We are pleased to announce that the Skepto International Film Festival has opened submissions for its third edition!
Skepto International Film Festival has a competitive nature and it is open to short movies
with no limits as to their subject, style or production budget. It
admits documentary and short films of all kinds, including musical
videoclips, videoart, experimental short movies, spots, fake trailers,
new media...
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German
Here at ÉCU we haven’t shied away from bringing you awesome music
videos that also tread that very thin (and much discussed) line between
art and erotica. After ‘Baby Baby Baby’ and ‘Bombay’, a video that
pushed the boundaries even further caught our eye: The new Handsome
Furs video for ‘What About Us’, directed by Scott Coffey.
Warning: Extremely NSFW. Seriously, unless you work
in the porn industry, or your boss is a liberal...
Check out a short video recap from the In The Palace film festival ÉCU attended held in Balchik, Bulgaria from June 18-25 this year!
Découvrez une courte vidéo récapitulative du festival de cinéma In The Palace auquel ÉCU a assisté, qui a eu lieu à Balchik, en Bulgarie du 18 au 25 juin 2011 !
Independent Film Quarterly Film & New Media Festival - NYC Submission Deadline: July 29th, 2011Festival Location: New York City Independent Film Quarterly Film & New Media Festival is a first of its kind where a film magazine brings together both new media and film in a competitive-festival setting. The Festival will screen a selection of short- and long-form works that exhibit strong personal visions combined with the highest standards of artistic merit and technical achievement. Th...
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