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MISSION
& OBJECTIVE
"The
European Independent Film Festival
has proved to be a true breakthrough for Indie Filmmakers in Europe.
European independent filmmakers have the chance to screen their
films to an audience hungry for high-quality independent films,
they now have a forum to exchange ideas with other filmmakers and
exposes them to other independent filmmakers from around the World.”
Says Scott Hillier, Executive Director of The European
Independent Film Festival..
ABOUT
THE FESTIVAL
Held in the prestigious Bibliothèque Nationale de France
in Paris, France on March 16th, 17th and 18th 2007, the ECU Film
Festival 2007 showcases the very best independent filmmaking talent
and offers filmmakers the opportunity to have their films screened
in a highly esteemed competition. During the festival filmmakers
have the opportunity to attend editing workshops and screenwriting
labs, to discuss their projects with fellow independent filmmakers
and network with producers, talent spotters and agents.
Founded in 2006, The European Independent Film Festival broke onto
the film festival circuit and straight away established itself as
the place for both European and non-European independent filmmakers
to show their films to large public and professional audiences.
The three day
event will be hosted by the prestigious Bibliothèque Nationale
de France in Paris on March 14th, 15th and 16th 2008 and is the
only truly Pan-European festival for Independent films.
The ÉCU
Film Festival 2009 will be an excellent place for networking with
other independent filmmakers as well as distributors, producers,
agents and talent spotters. To make this a rewarding film festival
experience, all festival attendees will be able to attend editing
workshops and screenwriting labs, join in on discussion panels and
get hands on experience with the latest filmmaking technology. With
interest from large sections of European and International press
this is a great opportunity to get the word out about your films.
THE
CATEGORIES
EUROPEAN CATEGORIES
Dramatic Feature
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 highly
recommended to ensure the best judging.
Dramatic Short
(Running time less than 30 minutes)
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 highly
recommended to ensure the best judging.
NOTE: Running time cannot exceed 30 minutes.
Documentary
Feature
Open to all 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 highly
recommended to ensure the best judging.
Documentary
Short
(Running time less than 30 minutes)
Open to all 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 highly
recommended to ensure the best judging.
NOTE: Running time cannot exceed 30 minutes.
Animated 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 television broadcaster. The film can be in any language,
but subtitles in either English or French are highly recommended
to ensure the best judging.
Experimental
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 or French are highly recommended to ensure the
best judging.
WORLDWIDE CATEGORIES
Student Film
(Worldwide submissions accepted)
Open to all (European and Non-European) student films. The film
can be in any language, but subtitles in either English or French
are highly recommended to ensure the best judging.
NOTE: Entrants in this category will ONLY be eligible for the Best
Student Film Award.
News and Current
Affairs Reportage
(Worldwide submissions accepted)
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.
NOTE: A rights clearance form MUST be signed by the broadcaster
to make the story eligible for festival screening.
NON-EUROPEAN
CATEGORIES
Foreign Dramatic
Feature
(Non-European submissions accepted)
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 highly
recommended to ensure the best judging.
Foreign Dramatic
Short
(Non-European submissions accepted, less than 30 minutes)
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 highly
recommended to ensure the best judging.
NOTE: Running time cannot exceed 30 minutes.
Foreign Documentary
(Non-European submissions accepted)
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 highly
recommended to ensure the best judging.
Submit
your film: Click
here
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Filmfestivals.com's
link to The
European Independent Film Festival 2009:
more details
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