A Festival for Misfits, Visionaries and Creative Minds
For the last twenty years, ÉCU has built an innovative and successful event that brings together filmmakers from all over the world. The festival takes pride in attracting diverse, bold and unique projects, giving a platform to independent talent and celebrating artistic freedom through cinema.
If you are curious about the behind-the-scenes of one of the largest independent film festivals in Europe, ÉCU offers an inspiring environment where creativity, collaboration and international exchange come together in the heart of Paris.
“This Festival attracts a crazed bunch of misfits, visionaries – and terribly creative people.”
Scott Hillier, President of ÉCU – The European Independent Film FestivalÉCU 2026 Team
Behind the festival stands an international team of passionate and talented individuals working together to create a truly unique cinematic experience.
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about cinema and learning more about the film world, ÉCU is offering an exciting opportunity that may interest you.
Every year, ÉCU offers an unpaid internship to creative and talented individuals who are willing to work hard and have fun. It is an exciting way to discover the industry and learn directly from people actively working in it.
We offer a flexible program that allows you to develop the skills you already have, while also giving you the chance to be trained in other areas that interest you.
Areas of Training
- Social Media Management
- Marketing
- Events Management
- Video Production and Editing
- Graphic Design
- Website Development
- Human Resources
- Journalism and Content Creation
- Sponsorship
- Archivist
Desirable Skills
- Experience in film creation (Final Cut Pro, Premiere, DaVinci, Adobe)
- Website editing and upkeep (WordPress and Elementor)
- Graphic design skills (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Photographic / video skills
- English minimum B1 level
- French is appreciated but not required
- Team working skills
- Being proactive, showing initiative and eagerness to learn
What We Offer
- Work within an international team
- 35 hours per week schedule, Monday to Friday, 09:45 – 17:00
- Workspace in central Paris close to the Arc de Triomphe
- Regular monitoring and evaluation of your performance
- Learning from peers and direct supervisors
- Development and encouragement of creativity
- Attending events connected to filmmaking
- Meeting people from the film industry
- A safe space for improving your skills and learning new ones
- Performance-based references
We Do Not Offer
- Monetary remuneration
- Accommodation
- Coverage of transport or food expenses
- Visa handling or other travelling documents
Working remotely is possible in specific cases and working hours are flexible, but we ask for solid commitment and good communication with supervisors to build a strong team.
Experience ÉCU
Discover the atmosphere, energy and creative spirit of the European Independent Film Festival through the official video presentation.
ÉCU’s Godfather
An important part of the European Independent Film Festival is Mr Léon Desclozeaux, who has served as ÉCU’s Godfather since 2015.
Léon Desclozeaux was born on March 3, 1951, in Paris, France, as Bernard Desclozeaux. He is a producer and director known for his work on Chittagong: The Last Stopover (2000), Mora (1982) and Tokyo Detective (1985).
His presence within ÉCU represents a meaningful connection between the tradition of cinema and the independent voices of today. As Godfather of the festival, he stands as a symbol of artistic dedication, creative courage and cinematic legacy.
Through his experience and contribution to film, Léon Desclozeaux continues to inspire the festival’s community of filmmakers, creators and audiences from around the world.