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Introduction to the film festival

ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival is dedicated to the discovery and advancement of the very best independent filmmakers from around the world. We proudly provide a unique platform for risk-taking storytellers to reach the broadest audiences possible. Our annual festival showcases films that demonstrate quality, innovation, and creativity in both form and content. These qualities are judged in 14 categories, 7 of which are open to non-European filmmakers (from the Americas, Australia, Africa, and Asia), and compete for 25 awards. Jury members come from around the globe, have a variety of backgrounds, and are all united in their desire to screen films that will truly impress and inspire attendees.

Awards

Best Non-European Independent Dramatic Short、Best Non-European Independent Dramatic Feature、Best Non-European Independent Documentary、Best Student Film、Best Experimental Film

Rules

Genre ：
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：AVI MPEG4 DCP MOV MPEG

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Duration (several sessions)

    14

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Trophy
  • Copyright transactions
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2018-06-01
    Submission start time

  • 2019-01-20
    Submission end time

  • 2019-02-01
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2019-02-02
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2019-04-05
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2019-04-07
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Non-European Dramatic Feature
    Video length ：30 - 200
    1. Copy of your film – Via Sfilmmaker platform.
    2. Non-English films need to be subtitled in English. If the film is in English, French subtitles are required.
    3. Two digital stills of the film (High Resolution)
    4. One digital photo of director
    5. Short synopsis in English and in French (15-45 words)
    6. Official trailer available online/digitally transferrable to us

    2018/11/18

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    2018/12/16

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    2019/01/20

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Non-European Dramatic Short
    Video length ：0 - 30
    1. Copy of your film – Via Sfilmmaker platform.
    2. Non-English films need to be subtitled in English. If the film is in English, French subtitles are required.
    3. Two digital stills of the film (High Resolution)
    4. One digital photo of director
    5. Short synopsis in English and in French (15-45 words)
    6. Official trailer available online/digitally transferrable to us

    2018/11/18

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    2018/12/16

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    2019/01/20

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Not available
  • Non-European Documentary
    Video length ：0 - 200
    1. Copy of your film – via Sfilmmaker platform.
    2. Non-English films need to be subtitled in English. If the film is in English, French subtitles are required.
    3. Two digital stills of the film (High Resolution)
    4. One digital photo of director
    5. Short synopsis in English and in French (15-45 words)
    6. Official trailer available online/digitally transferrable to us

    2018/01/20

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    2018/11/18

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    2018/12/16

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Student Film
    Video length ：0 - 200
    1. Copy of your film – via Sfilmmaker platform.
    2. Non-English films need to be subtitled in English. If the film is in English, French subtitles are required.
    3. Two digital stills of the film (High Resolution)
    4. One digital photo of director
    5. Short synopsis in English and in French (15-45 words)
    6. Official trailer available online/digitally transferrable to us

    2018/11/18

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    2018/12/16

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    2019/01/20

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Not available

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