Tag: interview
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THE MAGIC OF MUSIC VIDEOS
Written by Pia Stoffers Behind the scenes with Alexander Denysenko, Winner of The Best European Independent Music Video at ÉCU 2025 Each of us has probably watched a music video by any favorite artist that fascinates us, lingering in our minds for days. Music videos are, especially nowadays, a central…
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HOW MEMORIES ARE PICTURED IN FILMS
Written by Pia Stoffers A conversation with Abdulmohsen Almutairi, Director of Memories of the North (2022) Before we delve into Memories of the North—the short film that won an award for Best Non-European Independent Documentary at ÉCU in 2023—it’s worth taking a moment to consider the film’s central theme: memory.…
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ÉCU 2026: MEET THE WINNERS OF OUR FESTIVAL
Behind the scenes with: Hanane Sarin, Samuel Vela Pérez and Ronen Eldar Written by Pia Stoffers Once again this year, the European Independent Film Festival has shown the strength and vitality of the independent indie cinema scene. The entire festival weekend was marked by unforgettable moments, inspiring storylines, and, above…
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THE BEST OF INDEPENDENT CINEMA
Award Winners at ÉCU 2026: Theodoros Tziatzios, Yash Saraf, Henri Ikonen & Ella Koponen, Guillaume Levil and Philos Maurice Klein Written by Pia Stoffers At this year’s ÉCU, the independent film scene showed what truly great cinema is all about. Packed with creativity, bold storytelling, and distinctive artistic voices, the…
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CELEBRATING THE 2026 ÉCU WINNERS
Meet this year’s highlight films with: Béla Baptiste, Mohammadhossein Nikzad, Joshua Mueller, Esteban Roel and Rita Heer. Written by Pia Stoffers After an exciting ÉCU 2026 weekend, this year´s winners have finally been announced. The selected films not only captivated audiences in cinemas, but also impressed both viewers and jury…
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AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE 2026 ÉCU WINNERS
The voices behind the films: Reza Sam Mosadegh; Nora Jaenicke; Audrey Olsen; Quentin Kwiatkowski; Julie Fackler. Written by Chiara De Liberti This April, the ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival once again lit up the independent film scene, turning the spotlight on daring storytellers and boundary-pushing cinema. From intimate…
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ÉCU THE EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL: FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
Written by Chiara De Liberti ÉCU works hard to keep independent cinema alive ! February already? Time really does fly, especially when you work as hard as our team. Find out what we’ve been up to in this February newsletter! During this cold and short month, our team’s energies are…
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The Last Call: Scott William Winters on Trust, Acting Alone, and Winning Best Actor at AAIFF Americas’ 2025
Trapped in an empty room with only a dying phone and his conscience, Scott William Winters delivers a performance that earned him Best Actor at AAIFF Americas’ 2025 on the 17th of August in Mexico City. Avid moviegoers may recognize him for his role as Clark in Good Will Hunting…
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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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Exploring the Roots of the African Imaginary: “African Folktales Reimagined” through the Lens of Korede Azeez
In the vast cinematic landscape, few works have the power to transport the viewer into enchanted worlds steeped in culture and tradition as the short films in the “African Folktales Reimagined” series. These short cinematic gems stand as a bridge between the past and the present, between the richness of…
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