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European Dramatic Feature (Film)

Open to all European feature films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language,... More

Open to all European feature films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensure the best judging. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. The films should be independent in spirit and original in perspective. Previous winners include Farkas (Tamas Toth), Infinite Justice, and Duck; many past entrants have gone on to secure distribution deals. Less

European Dramatic Short (Film)

Open to all European short films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, b... More

Open to all European short films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensure the best judging. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. Films should be independent in spirit and original in perspective. Previous winners in this category include Saxon, Dad, and Lights Out; many category entrants have gone on to secure distribution deals. Running time cannot exceed 30 minutes. Less

European Documentary Feature (Film)

Open to all European documentaries over 30 mins. made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in... More

Open to all European documentaries over 30 mins. made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language but French or English subtitles are required. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. Films should be independent in spirit, and original in perspective. Previous winners in this category include Forbidden Future, The Amature and the General, and Radiophobia; many category entrants have secured distribution deals. Less

European Documentary Short (Film)

Open to all European documentaries with a running time less than 30 minutes and made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television ... More

Open to all European documentaries with a running time less than 30 minutes and made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are highly recommended to ensure the best judging. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. Films in this category should be independent in spirit but original in perspective. Past winners include Black and White and Holy Warriors; many entrants have gone on to secure distribution deals. Less

European Animated Film (Film)

Open to all European animated work in the moving image field (can include web pages) made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or televi... More

Open to all European animated work in the moving image field (can include web pages) made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensure the best judging. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. Films in this category should be independent in spirit and original in perspective. Past winners include Hanged Man's Elegy, Mirage, and Horn Ok Please; many entrants in this category have gone on to secure distribution deals. Less

European Experimental Film (Film)

Open to all European work in the moving image field that can be deemed experimental. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English ... More

Open to all European work in the moving image field that can be deemed experimental. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensure the best judging. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. Films in this category should be independent in spirit and original in perspective. Previous winners include Agnieszka 2039, Breathe Me, and Blue Horizon; several past entrants have gone on to secure distribution deals. Less

Student Film - Worldwide submissions accepted (Film)

Open to all (European and non-European) student films. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensu... More

Open to all (European and non-European) student films. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensure the best judging. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. Films in this category should be independent in spirit, and original in perspective. Previous winners include Depth Wish, Kooniklaster, and Final Lap; many category entrants have gone on to secure distribution deals. NOTE: Entrants in this category will ONLY be eligible for the Best Student Film Award. Less

News and Current Affairs Reportage - Worldwide submissions accepted (Film)

Open to all (European and non-European) News and Current Affairs professionals. This category is designed to show the very best of 'Reportage' from ar... More

Open to all (European and non-European) News and Current Affairs professionals. This category is designed to show the very best of 'Reportage' from around the world. News organizations, reporters, producers, cameramen and editors can submit. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. Films in this category should be independent in spirit and original in perspective. This category was introduced in 2008, and was won by The Boys from Baghdad High, which has gone on to secure a distribution deal. Less

Non-European Dramatic Feature (Film)

Open to all non-European feature films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any langu... More

Open to all non-European feature films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensure the best judging. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. Films in this category should be independent in spirit and original in perspective. Previous winners include Liszt for President and Modern Love; many past entrants in this category have gone on to secure distribution deals. Less

Non-European Dramatic Short (Film)

Open to all non-European short films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any languag... More

Open to all non-European short films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensure the best judging. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. Films in this category should be independent in spirit, and original in perspective. Previous winners include Juntos No Es Sufficiente and Cigar at the Beach; many past entrants in this category have gone on to secure distribution deals. Running time cannot exceed 30 minutes. Less

Non-European Documentary (Film)

Open to all non-European documentaries made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any langu... More

Open to all non-European documentaries made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensure the best judging. A five sentence synopsis in English (and French if possible) as well as a screenshot from the film and a short director's bio is required upon submission. Films in this category must be independent in spirit, and original in perspective. Previous winners include My Home, Your War and Children of War; many past entrants have gone on to secure distribution deals. Less

Much More than a Script Competition (Script)

We at ÉCU understand that for many talented writers - especially those without representation - it is difficult getting scripts read by the people th... More

We at ÉCU understand that for many talented writers - especially those without representation - it is difficult getting scripts read by the people that matter: directors, producers and heads of development. We also passionately believe in the powerful experience, for both a writer and an audience, of witnessing scripts being read live by professional actors. That’s why we have decided to launch ÉCU 2009’s Much More than a Script Competition. We will read scripts in English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian before making an official selection of the very best, which will be showcased live at ÉCU 2009. The selected scripts will have a short dramatic sequence read live by professional actors in front of an audience of industry professionals, indie filmmakers and the general public, at the prestigious Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Site François Mitterrand in Paris, France. Previous winners include 'Rain' by David Mahmoudieh and 'A Thousand Natural Shocks' by Adam Alive. The two overall winners will receive an additional prize and the coveted title of Best Feature Script / Best Short Script 2009 – a title we are certain will help emerging writers overcome the obstacle of “representation” and get their scripts read by the right people. Less

Ecology Now! (Film)

This is a category that recognizes the importance of ecology in our current era, and encourages an overlap between science and the arts: ecological qu... More

This is a category that recognizes the importance of ecology in our current era, and encourages an overlap between science and the arts: ecological questions, issues and debates are at the heart of our daily lives (or at least, deserve to be). Films in this category should reflect a commitment to the protection of the natural world, and should aim to offer a fresh, engaging, and thorough portrayal of an ecological issue or issues. Open to worldwide submissions. The film can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French are required to ensure the best judging. Less

Made on Mobile (Film)

Technology plays a central part in the world as we know it, and will only become more prominent in coming years; this category offers a means through ... More

Technology plays a central part in the world as we know it, and will only become more prominent in coming years; this category offers a means through which filmmakers can explore the growing relationship between cinema and mobile telephone technology, and can develop a fresh take on their filmmaking talent. Open to worldwide submissions. Less