Check out this video made by Comenboite (http://www.comenboite.com/)
Regardez cette video faite par Comenboite (http://www.comenboite.com/)
"Fight for your Afterlife" is in the Official Selection of ECU 2011!!! When our access to Afterlife becomes a Corporate and Government matter, a fighter rises to defend our right to the Eternal Life and he is destined to succeed. As long as we trust him.
ÉCU is proud to announce our new
partnership with the international film festival VIEWfest that is based
in Turin, Italy! Please read over their call for submissions below and
remember to submit your films by September 15, 2011. You can find more
information on their website: http://www.viewfest.it/
VIEWFest is an international festival on 3D cinema and animation, organized every year by VIEW Conference,
that screens important world previews, the best of 3D production,
...
"Secret Kingdom" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. The story of the Yatza Affair an affair in which Brigadier General Res Yitzhak Yaacov was charged with severe espionage against the State of Israel. Check out the teaser!
"Secret Kingdom" est une selection officielle à ÉCU 2011. C'est l'histoire incroyable de "L'Affaire Yatsa ". Affaire dans laquelle un général de brigade de ré ...
ÉCU 2011, in partnership with G-Technology by Hitachi, will be
showcasing 77 films from 27 countries all over the globe. Ranging in
genre, the festival has everything from feature films, short films and
documentaries to animation, student films and experimental works. ÉCU ’s
Official Selection represents the very best independent filmmaking
talent from around the world.
Several films will be making their World Premieres at the festival
and we will see more than a dozen othe...
“Poltergeist”, compiting in a music category, is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. A warped nightmare pop promo in which a girl's attempts to escape herself result in further disturbing rendezvous. Check it out!
"Poltergeist" , en compétition dans la catégorie musique, est dans la sélection officielle ÉCU 2011. Un bal de promo pop et cauchemardesque dans lequel les tentatives d'évasion d'une jeun ...
Working behind the pseudonym ‘LÉON’ is a
collection of artists whose work draws from popular culture and iconic
images from the last century. And now for the first time O’CD, the best
buy/sell/exchange store in Paris for CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray and video games,
has collaborated with LÉON for an exhibition throughout March and April
2011.
They are the perfect partners to host an
event inspired by modern day culture. The exhibition of oils on canvas
by LÉON are mostly ...
"Circularity Thinking" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. A six-minute satire on corporate culture, bringing hula hooping to the boardroom. Glossy, aspirational and astounding in hula-hooping virtuosity, this hilarious short film will delight anyone who has spent time in an office. Check out the teaser!
You have seen the pictures of ÉCU photoshoot. Now, check out what happened behind the scenes. Many thanks to Hanna and the Bellanopolis 43 Studio and Julie for editing this video for us. Check it out and let us know what you think.
Vous avez déjà vu les photos du shooting d’ÉCU. Maintenant vous pouvez voir ce qu’il c’est passé lors de cette journée. Un grand merci a Hanna et le Bellanopolis 43 Studio et J ...
by Eva Bearryman
Head down to the Pompidou Centre until March 13th to be in with the chance of hearing Michel Gondry, internationally acclaimed director of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind amongst many other films, talk about his latest and past projects. Follow this up with a projection of one of his films or music videos, and then a stroll around the interactive exhibition of sets designed by Gondry for an evening well spent.
You can also participate in a unique film-...
Wondering who the hard-working people at ÉCU are? Check out the short polaroid slide-show and find it out!
Vous vous demandez qui sont les plus travailleurs à ÉCU? Regardez le vidéo et découvrez la réponse!
by Kathryn Hall
Trainee architect turned soldier turned filmmaker Amos Gitai, known
for his often didactic documentary and fictionalised explorations into
the relationship between war, religion, the citizen, and the state in
modern day Israel, is currently harbouring sixteen ‘Traces’ of his films
underground in Palais de Tokyo.
The ‘chantier,’ as this space is called, is
pretty fitting as a location for Gitai’s installation. Never
sentimentalisin...
Elliot Grove is a filmmaker and the founder of Raindance as well as
The British Independent Film Awards. He has produced films such as “The
Living and the Dead” as well as “Table 5”. He will be presenting dozens
of crucial filmmaking tips and will be explaining the basics of shooting
a film and launching your own career. The workshop will entail the
essentials you will need in order to create your own successful film.
Some of the topics that he will be touching upon include ...
"Bubbles" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. On a sultry Tel Aviv night, Shira is waiting for her husband to return from a business trip. The tiring monotony of her every day life is about to change and she is facing a crucial turning point in her life.
"Bubbles" est une selection officielle à ÉCU 2011. A Tel Aviv, une nuit étouffante tombe. Shira reste à la maison en attendant son mari qu ...
Check out some of Yann Malcor’s work! He
will be using footage from one of his most recent works called "La
Rafle" in order to explain the complex relationship between the director
and the editor. Great for aspiring editors as well as directors!
His workshop is talking place, Saturday April 2nd 13:05- 14:05 at Action Christine (4, rue Christine, 75006 Paris).
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Visionnez la bande annonce du film “La Rafle” ou Yann Malcor est le
monteur! Lors de son ateli...
"Lastrain" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. He arrives in a discotheque confused and without conviction. Suddenly, he sees Irene. He realizes that while he observes her he experiences unique and indescribable feelings. The young guy will predict a succession of events which will gradually become true, each time becoming increasi...ngly alluring to Irene. Check out the teaser!
Interested in finding out how to create
your own film by using video game art? From his personal experience of
directing, producing and editing his film “The Trashmaster”, Mathieu
Weschler will touch upon the dilemas that independent filmmakers often
come across. How does one create a film on their own? Why would one want
to create a film by using video game art and more specifically by using
GTA? How does one create a film without a budget? How does one overcome
the difficultie...
"Salam Rugby" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. It is a story of the start of Women's rugby in Iran, which coincided with the election of Ahmadinejad as president of Iran. Salam rugby, is not only about rugby...Check out the teaser!
"Salam Rugby" est une selection officielle à ÉCU 2011. C‘est l’histoire du début du rugby féminin e...n Iran, qui coïncidait avec l’élection d’ ...
"Chloe’s Dollhouse” is an official selection to ÉCU 2011 . Chloe is a troubled young girl. Her family is all she has. While undergoing psychotherapy, her family starts to act strangely and vanishes one by one. Deeply distressed and frightened, Chloe is visited by her painful memories that reveal the disturbing truth...Check out the trailer!
"Todor and Petru" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. Welcome to the twisted universe of the two rappers Todor and Petru. Check out the teaser
"Todor and Petru" est une selection officielle à ÉCU 2011. Bienvenue dans le monde insolite des deux rappers, Todor and Petru.
On behalf of ÉCU- The European Independent Film Festival we would like
to invite you to this years festival! ÉCU will be showcasing 77 films
from 25 different countries. We will also be offering several workshops
hosted by industry professionals ranging from subjects such as the art
of scriptwriting to acting to learning how to use video game art in
order to create a film. Check out trailers from our official selection,
find out scheduling details and book your tickets on our web...
"Point Zero" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. What if fortune could be
planned? If you were able to fulfill any of your desires...provided that
you were prepared to suffer? Check out the teaser!
"Point Zero" est une nouvelle soumission à l’ÉCU 2011. Est-ce que le
desin peut se determiner à l’avance? Si vous pouviez satisfaire vos
désirs...même si vous devez pour en souffrir? Regardez la ...
"Khorosho" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. "Khorosho" is a story of the reunion between Andra and Beak, two old army comrades who share lots of bad memories, a very bad conscience and mountains and mountains of cigarettes. Check out the teaser!
"Khorosho" est une selection officielle à ÉCU 2011. Khorosho est l'histoire des retro...uvailles d'Andro et de Beka, deux anciens camara ...
by Kathleen Burke
In the world of film, like in any of the arts, there’s a bus; a
mental montage that carries you to the fulfillment of your dreams. You
are part of the ‘scene’, a passenger on the ‘film’ bus. But, unlike
these other slobs you travel with, you believe firmly that your ride
will be short and sweet. The work you have slaved over will be
recognized as the biggest breakthrough in decades, acclaimed at
long-last as a welcome flair of inventive and genius...
