Category: alumni
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ÉCU Alumni: Class of 2020
An Interview with Basile Vuillemin and Simone Marangi On this episode of our recent series “Écu Alumni: where are they now?” we are going back to 2020 to enter two very personal dimensions of directing; at their gravitational center we find two different authors: Basile Vuillemin, Swiss-French film director and producer,…
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The Whimsical World of Curiosa: A Tale of Curiosity and International Acclaim
Curiosa, an independent short film by Tessa Moult-Milewska is a triumph. Featured at festivals around the world, the film has been showcased at the prestigious European Independent Film Festival (ÉCU), and achieved its milestone by qualifying for an Oscar run. After years of artistic evolution and themes explored by Moult-Milewska,…
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ÉCU’s Alumni of 2014: Jane Gull and Gianfranco Boattini
The “ÉCU Alumni: Where Are They Now?” series is continuing without slowing down! As you are already familiar, after its foundation, ÉCU- The European Independent Film Festival- has been aspiring to proclaim the spirit of independent filmmaking all around the world. You may wonder, “How a European festival could be…
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ÉCU’s Alumni of 2010: an Interview with Daniel Clements and Santiago Maza Stern
As we look back on 20 years of the European Independent Film Festival, we decided to get in touch with some of of the directors from ÉCU’s past Official Selections over the years. In this trip down memory lane, we interviewed some of our filmmakers on their past work and…
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ÉCU’s Alumni of 2012: Part 2 – Student Film in Focus
As we look back on 20 years of the European Independent Film Festival, we decided to get in touch with some of of the directors from ÉCU’s past Official Selections over the years. In this trip down memory lane, we interviewed some of our filmmakers on their past work and…
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ÉCU’s Alumni of 2012: Part 1 – Documentaries in Focus
As we look back on 20 years of the European Independent Film Festival, we decided to get in touch with some of of the directors from ÉCU’s past Official Selections over the years. In this trip down memory lane, we interviewed some of these filmmakers on their past work and…
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An Interview with Victor Nores and Romas Zabarauskas
ÉCU-European Independent Film Festival- Since its inception in 2006, ÉCU has dedicated 20 years to becoming the premier global platform for incredible independent films. In the years which followed ÉCU became an event for filmmakers searching for a platform to display their work. Besides this, the festival continues the tradition…
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A Conversation with Phil Grabsky, Endre Hules and Greg Loftin
It’s been 20 years since ÉCU launched its first festival in 2006 with the goal of discovering and honoring the best independent films from around the world. Since its launch, ÉCU has continued to support and build a community of people who celebrate independent cinema by launching partner festivals in…
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ÉCU’s Alumni of 2007: Where are They Now
In 2006, the ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival was founded in order to celebrate the art and innovation of true independent cinema. Since then it has become a beacon for filmmakers, actors, and filmmakers around the world, a place where the most authentic and courageous voices find a…
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ÉCU’s 20th year anniversary : A Glimpse into the First Year.
As we approach the 20th anniversary of our festival, we find ourselves reminiscing on our first edition. In 2006, we embarked on a journey with one goal in mind: to discover and celebrate the best of independent cinema. We can now, proudly say that the last twenty years have led…
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