At the time of publication, it was recently announced that ifeatures2, Britain’s low-budget, feature film-making initiative, has just reopened for submissions. Creative England, the BFI Film Fund and BBC Films are joining forces to support the development and production of three full-length features, all to be set within the English regions. Each film will be produced on a budget of £350,000 and the BBC is also pre-buying UK Free TV rights to the completed films. It’s open to writer, direct...
If you are a fan of Rock, Jazz, Folk, Americana, or Pop music – or
even a mixture of all five – then you are in for a dance-inducing,
awesome weekend with ÉCU. Brought to you by our partner, Access Film
Music, six incredible and diverse musical acts from four countries have
been confirmed to perform at this year’s festival. Bringing with them
the coolest and most unique new tunes from their respective cities in a
buffet of styles, these artists personify true creative innovati...
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...
Cape Winelands Film Festival, South Africa, 14th – 24th March
Do you like your film festivals to come accompanied by a wine
tasting, a cooking demonstration, and some live entertainment? Perhaps
catch a glimpse of the odd celebrity mingling amongst the festival
goers? Then the Cape Winelands Festival in Stellenbosch, Western Cape of
South Africa, could be just the festival for you. A ten day long
celebration of South African film plus the best of international cinema
set in a med...
ÉCU 2012 is going to be showcasing 101 films from 33 countries all over the world and for NINE of the films this is going to be their WORLD premiere. It is a privilege for us to be able to showcase their films for the first time and see them vie for over twenty awards, including the prestigious “Best European Independent Film 2012” title! It is so exciting to see the incredible films in contention and a real honour to be able to congratulate a talented filmmaker with this awar...
It is a pleasure to inform you
that we're launching the version of our festival, made FOR and BY
children aged 6 to 12 years.
Following the same
spirit that has earned us the title of "Most abstract festival in the
World", this edition will host the same kind of activities as the "adult"
one (calls for entries, workshops, screenings, installations, exhibitions
and live PyRformances) under the motto "No representation, only dots and
lines".
The CALLS FOR ENTRIES are currently
open, and the selected works will compete for the Jury and Audience
Awards.
SHORT FILM Call for
entries: abstract short films experimenting with dots and lines in
various contexts. All techniques are welcome; maximum running time is 6
minutes and the soundtrack cannot feature articulated words. View the eligibility
criteria
PHOTOGRAPHY Call for
entries: abstract photography experimenting with dots and lines in
various contexts. All formats and techniques are welcome. View the eligibility
criteria
Submissions are free and can
be made online. Deadline: August 15th, 2012
The first
edition of Punto y Raya Junior
will take place on November 10th & 11th 2012 at the
CCCB (Centro de Cultura Contemporánea de Barcelona) with
free admission.
And from March through October, we'll be organizing
for children at various associated venues. We'll post all the details
soon.
For those who still don't know Punto y
Raya, this multidisciplinary festival studies the essence of
the artistic expression; it uses the minimum grains of all representation
systems (the dot and the line) as ends in themselves, inviting creators
and audiences to explore the artistic experience in its purest state:
form, color, motion, tension and sound. Punto y
Raya subscribes to the spirit of "Art for Art's sake"; that
unique experience that only abstraction can encompass in all its
dimensions.
For more information regarding our three "adult"
editions, please visit our website.
Alan Arrivée
Have you ever had an incredible dream that’s so vivid its practically begging to be turned into a film? Well, Alan Arrivée, a filmmaker and writer is here to help! Best known for the film “Silent Radio” in which he wrote, directed and produced, Arrivée will discuss why we actually believe in our most outlandish dreams while we are dreaming? How is it that the fantastical, unrealistic nature of dreams doesn’t startle us out of our sleep? ...
Less than 2 weeks until the ÉCU 2012 Film Festival! It's approaching fast so don't forget to buy your tickets. They're ON SALE now at http://ecu.festivalgenius.com/2012/films. // Moins de deux semaines jusqu'à ce que le Festival du Film! Il est approchant à grands pas alors n'oubliez pas d'acheter vos tickets pour ECU 2012, ils sont en vente maintenant à http://ecu.festivalgenius.com/2012/films.
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The Media 4D conference is coming up on 30th March and we are luckily enough to be partnered with Forum ATENA and Holken
Consultants and Partners to bring you a one day social innovation conference! It will be the place to be for everyone from content providers, broadcasters and vendors to user representatives, public institutions and representatives from the European Commission. It will be the perfect opportunity for small sized companies to chat with big European players! The conference is F...
Bladerunner at Fantasporto, 2012
What better film to be honored at a 'Fantastic' film festival than the classic Sci-Fi film Bladerunner (1982)! At the 32nd International Film Festival of Porto (Fantasporto) the film was screened as an homage to cinemas of the future. Directed by Ridley Scott, the canonical film was based on the novel by Sci-Fi writer Philip K. Dick called: "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" about a time in the future where androids (who look like h...
photo still of 5 BROKEN CAMERAS (2011)
-14th TDF PRESS-
The Just Talking session of the 14th TDF of Tuesday, March 13 hosted the directors Amalia Zepou & Lydia Carras (Dry Stone-wall, Support of the Aegean), Nikos Katsaounis & Nina Maria Paschalidou (Krisis), Guy Davidi (Five Broken Cameras), Magnus Gertten (Harbor of Hope), Eric Black & Frauke Sandig (Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth), Gaston Solnicki (Papirosen) and Margret Jonasdottir, producer of Last ...
Photo still from DESERT RIDERS (2011)
-14th TDF PRESS-
PRESS CONFERENCE
GAELLE / STORIES FROM LAKKA BEACH / DESERT RIDERS
As part of the 14th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, a Press Conference was held on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Participating were directors Natalie Johanna Halla (Gaelle) and Daan Veldhuizen (Stories from Lakka Beach), as well as the scriptwriter/producer Noemi Weis (Desert Riders).
Desert Riders, directed by Vic Sarin, deals with a topic t...
PRIZES! We have just received an exciting delivery at the ÉCU office, boxes packed with prizes from Zacuto USA
for the filmmakers at the ÉCU European Independent Film Festival 2012!! Can't wait to give away these goodies to the winning filmmakers! // LES PRIX! Nous venons de recevoir une livraison passionnante au bureau d'ÉCU, boîtes emballées avec des prix pour les cinéastes d'ÉCU européenne festival du film indépendant!! On ne peut pas attendre pour donner ces cadeaux à des cinéa...
ÉCU's 2012 Launch Party at Le Scop Club was such a success we can't help but share the fun of the night! Here are a selection of photos that give a little insight into the party. And yes, it was just as fun as it looks! // La soirée de lancement ÉCU 2012 à Le Scop Club a été un grand succès que nous ne pouvons pas s'empêcher de partager le plaisir de la nuit! Voici une sélection de photos qui donnent un petit aperçu de la soirée. Et oui, c'était tout aussi amusant qu'il n'y paraît...
"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 ...
10th IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival / Bulgaria / 29.06. - 07.07.2012
Submission Deadline: March 25th, 2012
Dear Film Professionals, follow the siren call!
The IN THE PALACE campaign for film submissions is getting closer to its end.
On the other hand, our never ending desire for delightful pieces of art for our 10th anniversary edition
is getting stronger and stronger with every frame.
Shorts in short time needed...you are welcome!
...
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,...
10th IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival / Bulgaria / 29.06. - 07.07.2012
Submission Deadline: March 25th, 2012
Dear Film Professionals, follow the siren call!
The IN THE PALACE campaign for film submissions is getting closer to its end.
On the other hand, our never ending desire for delightful pieces of art for our 10th anniversary edition
is getting stronger and stronger with every frame.
Shorts in short time needed...you are welcome!
...
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