The benefits of smoking
A famous tobacco company held advertising in the village. Suddenly, one old man said in the village goes to the board and loudly talk:……
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An internship with The European Independent Film Festival
Think Halderman and Nixon; Think Cicero and Tiro; Think The Devil Wears Prada (but with a slightly softer hearted boss!) and that's……
Кинофестиваль ECU, французское кино с COL-COA, TED Кинопремия – рассылка Film Annex.
Мы продолжаем наш обзор фестивалей весны. Начнем с европейского Независимого……
ECU Festival Awards Afghan Short Film Buzkashi Boys, Tim Burton To Direct an Indie Film - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Festivals season is one of the best ways to spot the new talents in the film entertainment industry. Last week, we introduced the……
ECU Film Festival, French Cinema With COL-COA, TED Prize Filmmaking Award - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
We continue our review of Spring's festivals with the ECU European Independent Film Festival kicking off tomorrow in Paris for 3 days.……
Jennifer's Recap - Social Media Film Promotion, Buzz Score, Inviting Filmmakers to Join our Online Film Network
This week, I started reconnecting with short film makers that I contacted in the past about joining Film Annex. With new improvements……
Jennifer's Recap - Online Film Distribution for Talented Filmmakers
This week I worked on several blogs. First for the Filmmakers on Social Media blog series. I interviewed Sorcha Anglim, a female filmmaker……
Winners of ÉCU 2012 screened by Naperville Independent Film Festival
Big thank you to our partners Naperville Independent Film Festival for screening ALL 23 winners from ÉCU 2012 - what……
Scott and Kadi at Luxor Egyptian & European Film Festival!
ÉCU’S PARTNER RO-IFF FILM FESTIVAL
This Romanian Festival, founded in 2005 by the “Artis Foundation” film production, it is the only international film……
ÉCU’S PARTNER OPEN SAINT PETERSBURG STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL BEGINNING – A YOUNG SPRINGBOARD
Founded by Saint Petersburg Filmmaker’s Union festival, The Open St. Petersburg Student Film Festival “Beginning” is……
ÉCU’S PARTNER OPEN SAINT PETERSBURG STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL BEGINNING
Founded by Saint Petersburg Filmmaker’s Union festival, The Open St. Petersburg Student Film Festival “Beginning” is……
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: CATHERINE DENEUVE
ÉCU SPOTLIGHT: CATHERINE DENEUVE – THE QUEEN OF FRENCH CINEMA Catherine Deneuve: The queen of French cinema that winks……
Chunchi - the people of the children suicides
The French psychologist Olivia de Groc, joins the project to promote a case study on the situation of the children in Chunchi. The……
ÉCU’S PARTNERS FOUR RIVER FILM FESTIVAL AND YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL – THE YELLOW CARPET
ÉCU’s Partners Four River Film Festival and Youth Film Festival – The Yellow carpet From 12th to……
WHAT TO DO IN PARIS IN SEPTEMBER
Sigh…. It is the time of the la rentrée, or the return from vacation for most Parisians and we all know what……
SPOTLIGHT: ISABELLA FERRARI – AN ACTRESS PER CHANCE, AN ARTIST BY VOCATION
This week ÉCU is spotlighting Isabella Ferrari, an Italian actress and Jury member of the International Jury Prize “Luigi……
ÉCU’s partner “Early Bird” European Student Film Festival is now open for submissions!
American Foundation for Bulgaria has the pleasure to invite you to participate in the……
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: SAM FULLER
He was born in August 1912. At twelve years-old, he became a paper boy, at seventeen, a criminal reporter for The New York Graphic,……
Be the Next Indie Filmmaking Talent - Film Annex Newsletter
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Hi everyone, The end of Summer is dangerously close, so we thought we'd cheer you up with some new movies! ECU, the European Independent……
SPOTLIGHT: CHRIS MARKER- THE CONTROVERSIAL DIRECTOR
This week the spotlight is on Chris Marker, a French avant-garde director known for his controversial documentaries, who has just……
HOW ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR LAST MONTH OF SUMMER? WHAT TO DO IN PARIS IN AUGUST
How Are You Spending Your Last Month of Summer? What To Do In Paris In August August is vacation month in France, and……
OPEN CINEMA Film Festival: A Fusion of Art to Inspire Film
The largest forum of short films in Russia, the OPEN CINEMA Film Festival kicks off its annual event from July 27th through August……
Closure VII Festival Internacional de Cine de Sax
The International Festival of Movies of Sax (FICS) closes its VII edition with a successful public outdoor airing in the……
The New Kid on the Action Camera Block
The action camera market, previously dominated by GoPro now has new products pouring in from Sony, Contour, and JVC that are smaller……
An Exciting Job Offer
Scott Hillier, President of ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival and Oscar award-winning independent filmmaker……
Indie tips for Bastille Day
The Champs-Elysees shakes with the pounding of hundreds of hooves as French soldiers march their horses past the Arc de Triomph. The……
Line Up for the 24th Galway Film Fleadh announced
Last week in the Radisson Hotel, Galway, the programme for Ireland’s premier film festival, the Galway Film Fleadh, was unveiled.……
July in Paris: What Are You Doing This Month?
The usual hustle and bustle of Paris starts to slow in July as Parisians head off on les vacances. But that does not mean……
ÉCU interviews stars at "All Senses"
The ÉCU team enjoyed a night of fantastic indie films and delicious sushi at the “All Senses” event at the Palais……
CROWDFUNDING: A NEW, VIABLE RESOURCE FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS
Over the last decade, the internet has heralded the arrival of a new way to allow independent filmmakers across the globe to obtain……
Cannes - Off the Red Carpet
So you’re attending the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, but what else is interesting off the red carpet? While Cannes is mainly appraised……
The International Film Finance Forum
On the 18th of May Cannes will host its third annual "Film Finance Forum." But what exactly is "The Film Finance Forum" exactly?……
What will Nanni Moretti like?
What will Nanni Moretti like? This is the question everybody is asking. It seems like everyone knows how grumpy and bad-tempered this……
ÉCU on the Road 2011 Tour
For ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival three days in Paris is just not enough. Every year our festival travels around……
DARING TO BE DIFFERENT: THE ARTIST
by Allison Leu Film today reflects today’s world, one that is constantly looking forward, making improvements and advancements.……
INTERVIEW WITH ÉCU OFFICIAL SELECTION FILM “MINUTE 200″ DIRECTOR, FRANK BENITEZ
Frank Benitez is young and talented filmmaker, who made it to ÉCU 2012 Official Selection with his film “Minute 200″.……
Oonagh Kearney : "Her Mother's Daughters" Interview
by Alexander Acosta Osorio ÉCU 2012 winner for Best Editing “Her Mother’s Daughters”, director Ooanagh Kearney……
Winners of ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival 2012
Best European Independent Film 2012 – “Berlinoises” by Rocco Labbé (France) Best Short Script – “The Chicken” by……
Smell the Festival Season! - Film Annex News
Hi everybody! This week has been a cold one, so we stayed indoors to watch some of our new submissions, and we were thrilled by……
Live-Streaming ÉCU's opening and closing night
Upset that you cannot attend the ÉCU? We have found a solution to your sorrow by bringing our premier LIVE to your home! No matter……
SCREENING OUR PARTNER FESTIVALS AT ÉCU 2012- AVANCA AND JIFF
This year ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival has the pleasure of screening some of the best films from our……
Live Music at ÉCU
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……
European Premieres at ÉCU 2012!
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……
World Premieres at ÉCU 2012
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……
Memories of Old Awake TRAILER
"Memories of Old Awake" is one of the movies in the Official Selection of ÉCU 2012. Dr Emily Lethbridge is exploring the centuries-old……
Alan Arrivée Workshop at ÉCU 2012
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……
Tickets to ÉCU Film Festival 2012
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……
Much More Than a Script Competition Finalists
ÉCU is proud to announce the scripts that have been shortlisted for our “Much More Than A Script Competition 2012”. We have selected……
ÉCU Media 4D Conference
The Media 4D conference is coming up on 30th March and we are luckily enough to be partnered with Forum ATENA and Holken Consultants……
ÉCU 2012 PRIZES!
PRIZES! We have just received an exciting delivery at the ÉCU office, boxes packed with prizes from Zacuto USA for the filmmakers……
ÉCU 2012 Launch Party!
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……
'Labirent' TRAILER
"Labirent" is one of the movies in the Official Selection of ÉCU 2012. A massive explosion rips though a busy street in Istanbul,……
ÉCU's Media Partner: The New Current
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……
Meet Tiwayo: ÉCU's 2012 Launch Party Musical Entertainment
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……
ÉCU's Media Partner: Dazebao News
Dazebao News is a new media partner for ÉCU 2012! As an online independent newspaper, it oozes passion, purpose and enthusiasm. Parlate……
ÉCU 2012 "Go in Multilingual"
Whatever lies behind the mysterious name of ÉCU, whichever way you think it should be pronounced, the important thing is to know……
ÉCU 2012 "My Favourite Film..." Norway Edition
Natacha is our intern from Norway and in this video she talks about her favourite Norwegian film, Reisning, part of the ÉCU 2012……
ÉCU 2012 Independent Cinema
Check out this insight into independent cinema and its importance from the perspective of one of our Italian interns. Découvrez cette……
ÉCU 2012 "My Favourite Film..." Polish Edition
Our Polish intern, Marta, talks about the Polish film 'The Game' which is part of the ÉCU 2012 official selection. Check out this……
ÉCU 2012 "My Favourite Film..." Chinese Edition
Our Chinese intern, Jennet, talks about the Chinese film 'Four and a Half Years Old', part of the ÉCU 2012 official selection. Check……
Alone TRAILER
"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……
"The Squirrel and the Penguin" TRAILER
"The Squirrel and The Penguin" is an official selection of ÉCU 2012. This short film is a narrated tale following squirrels and penguins……
The Game TRAILER
The Game is an official selection of ÉCU 2012. The animated film features a board game filled with suspense and consequence, taking……
ÉCU 2012 "My Favourite Film..." Italian Edition
We gathered together some of the Italian interns here at the ÉCU office and let them choose their favourite films from the upcoming……
ÉCU's Partner The CTS Student and Youth Tourist Centre
Do you want to be in Paris for the ÈCU 2012? Check out the offers of our partner CTS Student and Youth Tourist Centre The CTS –……
Official Selection of ÉCU 2012 is OUT
ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival is delighted to announce the Official Selection. ÉCU 2012 will showcase 100 films……
OK Go - Needing Getting Music Video
OK Go- Needing Getting Over five years after OK Go became a YouTube sensation with the video for ‘Here it Goes Again’ (more commonly……
Lana Del Ray - Born to Die Music Video
Perhaps it’s because of her stunning retro Hollywood face or her eerily spellbinding voice, but Lana Del Rey (aka Lizzie Grant)……
ÉCU's Partner- The Teen International Shorts Festival
The Teen International Shorts FestivalFebruary 8th – 11thThe Teen International Shorts Festival has been more of a project towards……
Scott's Interview to EuroXpress
“The difference in European independent cinema is that it doesn’t leave anyone indifferent”Interview: 29th of January, 2012We……
ÉCU 2012 MAIN VENUE – LES 7 PARNASSIENS
Les 7 Parnassiens (www.parnassiens.com) is one of many cinemas in Montparnasse, yet it is one of the most authentic and distinctive……
THéâTRe CaCHé
by Eleanor StanfordThe French theatre troop THéâTRe CaCHé (‘Hidden Theatre’) certainly lives up to its name, performing in……
SCOTT SHOOTING A DOCUMENTARY IN LIBYA
26/01If you have a good story, pursue it — immediately and at any cost — preaches Scott Hillier, Oscar honored filmmaker and president……
ÉCU’s partner – VIEW Fest
VIEW AWARD 2012 | International contest of animated shortsThe 2012 VIEW AWARD’s are ready to come out in full! Breaking free from……
Scott Shooting a Documentary in Libya
If you have a good story, pursue it — immediately and at any cost — preaches Scott Hillier, Oscar honored filmmaker and president……
ÉCU Alumni - Jordan Bayne
1. Hi Jordan! We’ve never met but your film “Argo” was an official selection here at ÉCU in 2007. Tell us a bit about your……
