"Covariance" is a new submission to ÉCU 2012. Russell and Genevieve fall in with each other at the racetrack, but their circuitous journey leads them further and further from home. Check out the teaser!
"Covariance" est une nouvelle soumission à l’ ÉCU 2012. Russel et Geneviève se rencontrent au champ de courses, mais leurs tours de pistes les écartent de plus en plus de la maison. Regardez ...
"Beats of Love" is a new submission to ÉCU 2012. True love has no limits. Driven by his obsession for sound, a man goes into the city to find the perfect beat to conquer the heart of the woman of his dreams. Check out the trailer!
"Beats of Love" est une nouvelle soumission à l’ ÉCU 2012. Le véritable amour n'a pas de limites. Poussé par son obsession pour le son, un homme pénètre dans ...
Film News: 'Avatar' thesp joins Hewitt, Sergei in play adaptation -- "Avatar" thesp Joel David Moore has landed the other male lead in Bryan Fogel's feature adaptation of the Off-Broadway hit "Jewtopia," which stars Ivan Sergei and Jennifer Love Hewitt, as Variety first reported.
"The Boy Mir- Ten Years in Afghanistan" is a new submission to ÉCU 2012. It is a travel to central Afghanistan a few months after the fall of the Taliban. The film tracks cheeky, enthusiastic Mir from a childish eight to a fully grown eighteen-year-old. This is a journey into early adulthood in one of the toughest places on earth and a journey that mirrors the vitally important story of Afghanistan. Chec ...
By Marie Thiery, intern at ÉCUHow much have you heard about homosexuality in soccer? Know anything about German expressionism? Do you really know what multiple sclerosis is? And how does the idea of a robot confessional strike you?On Wednesday, July 20th, Tiphaine Vidal and I attended the short films screening at La Péniche Cinéma and hosted by the audiovisual BTS class of 2011 photo journalist students attending the « École des métiers de la communication » (EMC).In the heart of the Parc...
Somehow my demo reel got erased. So I am posting this message to give out the new link to my demo reel. It is:
http://www.vimeo.com/26248213
I'm part Seneca Indian and I just found out that they might grant formal membership with a valid DNA report. I'm looking into that now.
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“Melt” directed by Noemie Lafrance is a new ÉCU 2012 submission competing in the Non-European Dramatic short category. Perched on a wall and wrapped in sculptural beeswax and lanolin costumes that melt away, dancers progress in euphoria and exhaustion, melting until their souls escape their ephemeral bodies and disintegrate into light.
“METACHAOS”, competing in the experimental film category, is an official selection of ÉCU 2012. When two dichotomous and diametrically opposed realities meet and mix, we enter into the Metachaos...
“METACHAOS,” en compétition dans la catégorie des films expérimentaux, est une sélection officielle d’ÉCU 2012. Lorsque deux mondes dichotomiques et diamétralement opposés se rencontrent et se mêlent, o ...
If you think our festivals are all work and no play, you're wrong! Our launch party this year was awesome! Here's a short clip that proves it.
Si vous pensez que nos festivals se résume à beaucoup de travail et peu de loisirs, vous avez tort ! Notre réception cette année était extra ! Voici un extrait qui le prouve.
On June 6, 2011, Alex Radcliffe, writer for the BigStarTV Blog,
singled out "A.L.I.C.E." as an example of masterful frugality in
indie-filmmaking:
http://www.bigstar.tv/blog/2011/06/06/sag-how-indie-filmmakers-can-avoid-breaking-the-bank/
For more info on the film, please visit: http://www.dawnwestlake.com
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If you think our festivals are all work and no play, you’re wrong! Our
launch party this year was awesome! Here’s a short clip that proves it.
http://bit.ly/iUZztq
Si vous pensez que nos festivals se résume à beaucoup de travail et peu de
loisirs, vous avez tort ! Notre réception cette année était extra ! Voici un
extrait qui le prouve.
http://bit.ly/iUZztq
...
CELLUDROID is the only South African film festival focussing on Sci-Fi, Anime and Fantasy films, with indie, new and old classics, from short films to feature films.
A comic book chapter has also been incorporated.
For the 2011 event director Richard Stanley (Hardware, Dust Devil) will attend the with some of his classic movies, and introduce his new book, Shadow Of The Grail.
Open for submissions.
Full line-up will appear at http://www.CELLUDROID.net
Tuesday night, May 31st, ÉCU hosted its first
of our year-round Special Screenings Event in Paris for two films that won
awards at the 2011 festival; Paths of
Hate, winner of Best Animation, featuring two combat fighters at war
with each other; and Salam Rugby,
winner of Best Non European Independent Documentary, following the first
women rugby class ever organized in Tehran.
The evening event which ran from 20h to 23h
was held in the eclectic "Café
Coutume," ...
Dirty Old Town
Watch ÉCU's interview with the filmmakers behind Dirty Old Town, a gonzo hit showing the darker side of Manhattan.
Regardez l'entretien d'ÉCU avec les realisateurs de Dirty Old Town, un film Gonzo qui se traite du côté sinistre de Manhattan.
A Shared Palme D'Or
Take a look at all the amazing awards "27m2," winner of ‘Europe's Best Independent Film’ at ÉCU 2011, won at the Los Angeles Movie Awards! Well done!
http://thelamovieawards.com/2011_%28I%29_Winners.html
Jetez un œil à tous les incroyables prix que "27m2," lauréat de 'Europe's Best Independent Film' de ÉCU 2011, a remporté à la cérémonie Los Angeles Movie Awards ! Bien joué !
http://thelamovieawards.com/2011_%28I%29_Winners.html
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Meet young and talented filmmaker David Jakubovic. In the interview he is talking about his latest film "The Forrest is Red", a story of awkward, socially dysfunctional Nathan. Check it out!
Rencontrez cineaste indépendant David Jakubovic.
by Marc Rickenbach
The 64th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival opened with Woody Allen’s new film Midnight in Paris. The American
filmmaker, who has been honored by the festival in the past, is famously
known to keep his films out of any competition and often does not show
up, even if nominated. To some this might appear as a slight against
those who wish to celebrate his work, but Allen simply does not feel
that films, or any art for that mat...
We’re excited to open up submissions here in Cannes for the seventh edition of ÉCU, taking place from March 30th to April 1st 2012 in Paris, France. We can’t wait to see what you all have to show us this year!
Pour tous nos fans ÉCU prêts et impatients – nous sommes désormais prêts d’accepter toutes vos soumissions 2012! Nous attendons avec grande impatience pour vos submissions!
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Are you creative enough?
Are you BRAVE enough?
A lot of people talk about making a film. Very few are brave enough
to do it. If you’re a storyteller, a visionary, an innovator or a
technical genius with the determination to realise your dream, then get out there and make your film.
Once it’s done send it to us, and we’ll take it from there. We are
continually searching for the world’s best indie film...
ÉCU is in Cannes soaking up the sun, sights and sounds. But it's not all play, we've had meetings galore, met some incredibly talented filmmakers and told everybody in the Palais about The European Independent Film Festival!
Bienvenue au Festival de Cannes! Nous avions beaucoup de rendezvous, rencontrions des cineastes talentueux et racontions tout le monde du Festival Européen du Film Indépendant!
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Hey ÉCU Film Festival fans!
Our team is going to be attending
the highly anticipated Cannes Film Festival from May 14th to May 21st keeping
you all up to date via Facebook posts, Twitter tweets and even a few vlogs
featuring:
Interviews
Videos
Photos
Cool articles
Hints & Tips
So stay tuned for more!
http://www.ecufilmfestival.com/en/ecu-live-at-cannes/
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Salut les fans ÉCU Film Fe...
Forum des Images’s ‘Series Mania’ event
from the 10th – 17th April included projections in cinemas of the latest
American, British and French TV series and several round table sessions
hosted by experts where the public could discuss the themes, characters
and cinematography of the various series. I use the word
‘cinematography’ because this really was at the heart of every debate
throughout the week; can we still distinguish between a television
series and a film...
Take a look at some great behind the scenes footage from ÉCU 2011 , featuring background music from a live performance by Ellis playing her song "How Would It Be." Vive ÉCU !
Jetez un oeil à quelques moments en coulisse du ÉCU 2011, mettant en vedette la musique d'ambiance d'une performance en direct par Ellis qui joue sa chanson "How Would It Be." Vive ÉCU !
During ÉCU 2011 we interviewed several filmmakers and judges. Meet Oscar Vega, Alan Arrivee, Gerard Delorme, Louisa Mayman and Elliot Grove and find out what does ÉCU mean to them, why is this festival different from others and get their tips for first time independent filmmakers getting started in the industry. Check out the video!
