At ÉCU 2025 we will be hosting two workshops, one each day of the weekend session of the festival.
Check out some more info about them below:

Saturday, May 10^th

10:15 – 11:00 WORKSHOP: “Sync Licensing for Filmmakers”, held by Steph Rushton and Chicago Mike Beck“

Navigating the process of sync licensing music for your film can be a daunting and confusing process — Selecting and sourcing music, identifying and communicating with relevant rights holders, executing licenses, step-deals, temp tracks, budgeting, syncs vs masters, sample clearance, DIY vs working with music supervisors — These are just some of the challenges inherent in the process.

“Sync Licensing for Filmmakers”: This workshop will give a solid foundation and introductory overview to the process of finding and licensing music for your next film. Extensive resources and reference materials will be provided.

This workshop will be presented by Steph Rushton CPA, Music Supervisor / Director of Europe & A&R for Seven Seas Music & The Rights Workshop and “Chicago” Mike Beck, Founder and Executive Director for Access Film Music LLC.

Sunday, May 11^th

10:30 – 11:15 WORKSHOP: “Editing and Structure”, held by Antoine Vareille

So you’ve got a great idea for an independent film. You’re all set with the script and filming but now you have to embark on the intimidating process of editing! If you count yourself firmly in the editor camp, or if you’d like to, don’t miss Antoine Vareille’s workshop ‘Editing and Structure’ . In this workshop, Antoine will discuss everything from story structure, working with the director, finding the right pace, and learning all the tools and tricks to rewriting your story with the dailies. So much can happen at that stage, from editing a masterpiece, to loosing yourself in the process… So don’t miss it.

Antoine Vareille is an editor of feature films. He has been the editor-in-chief of films including Brice de Nice, Hitman, Paulette and feature length documentaries. He has also collaborated as a consultant on many films such as Love Punch, La Rafle, Max et Leon and many more.