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We’re excited to open up submissions here in Cannes for the seventh edition of ÉCU, taking place from March 30th to April 1st 2012 in Paris, France. We can’t wait to see what you all have to show us this year! /// Pour tous nos fans ÉCU prêts et impatients – nous sommes désormais prêts d’accepter toutes vos soumissions 2012! Nous attendons avec grande impatience pour vos submissions!

Take a look at some great behind the scenes footage from ÉCU 2011 , featuring background music from a live performance by Ellis playing her song “How Would It Be.” Jetez un oeil à quelques moments en coulisse du ÉCU 2011, mettant en vedette la musique d'ambiance d'une performance en direct par Ellis qui joue sa chanson "How Would It Be."

During ÉCU 2011 we interviewed several filmmakers and judges. Find out what does ÉCU mean to them, why is this festival different from others and get their tips for first time independent filmmakers getting started in the industry.

"Faces of the Festival" from ÉCU- The European Independent Film Festival in partnership with G-Technology. For more interviews with filmmakers and behind the scenes vBlog go to ‪http://ecu.g-technology.eu

Scott Hillier, president of ÉCU acknowledges G-Tech for support of ÉCU 2011 and independent filmmakers! Check it out! //Scott Hillier le président d'ÉCU remercie G-Tech d'être là pour supporter ECU 2011 et les réalisateurs indépendants ! Regardez !

ÉCU 2011 will showcase 77 films from 26 countries on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of April in Paris, France. Take a look at the ÉCU 2011 Trailer and get a glimpse at what's in store for you at this year's festival!

"Le Miroir" is an official selection of ÉCU 2011. Extremely affected after a car accident, a famous actress is discharged from the hospital after having her final operation. Check out the teaser!

Check out this video made by Comenboite (http://www.comenboite.com/). Regardez cette video faite par Comenboite (http://www.comenboite.com/)

"Fight for your Afterlife" is in the Official Selection of ECU 2011!When our access to Afterlife becomes a Corporate and Government matter, a fighter rises to defend our right to the Eternal Life and he is destined to succeed. As long as we trust him.

"Secret Kingdom" is an official selection of ÉCU 2011. The story of the Yatza Affair an affair in which Brigadier General Res Yitzhak Yaacov was charged with severe espionage against the State of Israel. Check out the teaser!

"On the Edge" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. Phil and Gary meet each other on top of a hill, both determined to end their lives. Nevertheless, after enganging in a humerous conversation about the famous suidicide note, they both have to reevaluate their decision.

‎"Circularity Thinking" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. A six-minute satire on corporate culture, bringing hula hooping to the boardroom. Glossy, aspirational and astounding in hula-hooping virtuosity, this hilarious short film will delight anyone who has spent time in an office.

"Bubbles" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. On a sultry Tel Aviv night, Shira is waiting for her husband to return from a business trip. The tiring monotony of her every day life is about to change and she is facing a crucial turning point in her life.

‎"Lastrain" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. He arrives in a discotheque confused and without conviction. Suddenly, he sees Irene. He realizes that while he observes her he experiences unique and indescribable feelings...

"Salam Rugby" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. It is a story of the start of Women's rugby in Iran, which coincided with the election of Ahmadinejad as president of Iran. Salam rugby, is not only about rugby...Check out the teaser!

"Chloe’s Dollhouse” is an official selection to ÉCU 2011 . Chloe is a troubled young girl. Her family is all she has. While undergoing psychotherapy, her family starts to act strangely and vanishes one by one...

"Todor and Petru" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. Welcome to the twisted universe of the two rappers Todor and Petru.//"Todor and Petru" est une selection officielle à ÉCU 2011. Bienvenue dans le monde insolite des deux rappers, Todor and Petru.

"Slashimi" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. Tom, a struggling sushi apprentice, abused by his seductive manageress Juri, ridiculed by vile customers, one day mistakenly kills his sushi master Ryu. Check out the teaser!

"Point Zero" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. What if fortune could be planned? If you were able to fulfill any of your desires...provided that you were prepared to suffer? Check out the teaser!

‎"Magda, Love and Cancer" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. It is a story of Magda, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite her misfortune, she experiences a miracle and gets pregnant. This new addition to her life gives her the strength to fight.

"Khorosho" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. "Khorosho" is a story of the reunion between Andra and Beak, two old army comrades who share lots of bad memories, a very bad conscience and mountains and mountains of cigarettes. Check out the teaser!

"Adelanto" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Ildefonso, an old recluse in his seventies, dwells in the old bed in his cottage. Suddenly, a window pane vibrates within its frame, which brings Ildefonso out of his motionless state and alters his inner passivity.

"Apnea" is an official selection to ÉCU 2011. It is a story of Dimitri, a 23 year-old swimmer. Check out the teaser!

"Moving Earths" by filmmaker Nadia Hammoud is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Check out the trailer! /// «Moving Earths» de la réalisatrice Nadia Hammoud est une nouvelle soumission à ÉCU 2011. Regardez la bande-annonce!

"Lavan" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Gioza, one of the female 'White Torture' prison guards, falls into an obsessive love with Nick, the prisoner under her supervision, without him knowing of her existence. Check out the trailer!

"Jesus Comes to Town" is a new submission to ÈCU 2011. An unexpected guest drops in during an underworld poker game. /// «Jesus Comes to Town» est une nouvelle soumission à ÉCU 2011. Un invité inattendu passe pendant une partie de poker en enfer.

"Never Winter" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Based on a true story. A story of an only child, Chloe Hammond, who seeks a better life away from her drug addicted mother. The 11-year old decides to take matters into her own hands and stand up to her abusive mother.

"Apocalypse Story" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Not long after the end of the world, a chance meeting in the wasteland. Two adolescents. A pragmatic Nomad, Claire has spent the better part of her life alone, simply surviving. Andrew hides away in a re purposed Store-All.

On a bright summer morning, three World War I vintage German aircraft lifted off into the blue sky of Colorado- headed east. Almost a century after they first took to the air, their challenge was to once again occupy the airspace of their enemies.

"If You Ever Get To Heaven" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Two sisters, three children, a monk and Elvis... on the road to Santiago. Check out the trailer!

"Invertebrate" compiting in the Experimental Film category is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. When the end comes, it will not be the strongest, nor the most intelligent species that will survive. It will be the species that can adapt to change that will dominate the Earth..

"Space Tours - Mission E. V. A." is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Space ship YUZNA gets sent into space with a four-man crew and super computer E. V. A. on board to explore vacation destinations no tourist has ever seen before...

"Stanley Pickle" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Stanley likes to play with his clockwork toys. Stanley is twenty. The trouble is that Stanley thinks this is all quite normal, until an encounter with a mysterious girl turns his world upside down...

"Fall Away" by filmmaker Boris Wexler is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. It is an feature film about the life and death of Jake, the secretly gay lead singer of up and coming band "65 Home", who gets brutally murdered in a Chicago alleyway...

"Burn Paris Burn" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Power and decadence of the old dark Paris! Highway to success and hordes of fanatics! // "Burn Paris Burn" est une nouvelle soumission à ÉCU 2011. Pouvoir et décadence dans le vieux et sombre Paris. Chemin vers le succès et foule de fanatiques!

"A Lonely Place For Dying" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. An espionage/action/thriller set in the Mexican desert during the Vietnam War.// "A Lonely Place For Dying" a été envoyé à l'ÉCU 2011. Ce thriller/film d'espionnage/film d'action se déroule dans le désert mexicain pendant la guerre du Vietnam.

"Day of Dragon (Den draka)"- the first Czech kung-fu film by Michal Reich is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. /// "Day of Dragon (Den draka)"- le premier film de kung-fu tchèque de Michal Reich est une nouvelle soumission à ECU 2011.

"Masterpiece" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. A drama about the transformation of human beings, exploring the dark and painful faucet of our existence as a race and why we create. Check out the trailer!

"JoJo Baby" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. The film celebrates the magical world of the eccentric, unsung Chicago artist and club kid, JoJo Baby./// "JoJo Baby" est une nouvelle soumission à ÉCU 2011. Ce film célèbre le monde magique de l'excentrique et méconnu artiste de Chicago, enfant du club, JoJo Baby.

"Ondar Ahoak" by filmmaker Angel Aldarondo is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Check out the teaser! /// "Ondar Ahoak" par le réalisateur Angel Aldarondo vient d'être envoyé au festival ÉCU 2011. Voici la bande annonce!

"Scottish Bob" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. When the Family gets together, it is a constant struggle to avoid the day ending in disaster./// "Scottish Bob" en compétition dans la catégorie des courts-métrages non européens vient d'être envoyé à ÉCU 2011.

"St.Christophorus: Roadkill" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Chris, a young lawyer, drives on a nightly road heading towards Hamburg. But his ride takes an unexpected turn as he witness a tragic accident

"Blindspot" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. It is a story of broken trust and the false prejudices that arise when love is lost. /// "Blindspot" est une nouvelle création reçu par Ecu 2011. C'est une questions de confiance brisée et de faux préjugés qui se posent lorsque l'amour est perdu.

"Paths of Hate" by filmmaker Damian Nenow is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. It is a dynamic tale about hatred which is the indispensable element of human nature. /// "Paths of Hate" par le réalisateur Damian Nenow vient d'être envoyé à ÉCU 2011. "Paths of Hate" est une histoire dynamique à propos de la haine, élément indispensable dans la nature humaine.

"Agadez, the Music and the Rebellion" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. The film tells the story of an ancient Saharan nomadic tribe who, since the 12th century, have linked North Africa and West Africa, guiding their camel caravans across the desert, spreading art and music from Egypt to Mali.// "Agadez, the Music and the Rebellion" vient d'être envoyé à ÉCU 2011. Ce film raconte l'histoire d'une ancienne tribu nomade qui, depuis le 12ème siècle, voyage de l'Afrique du nord à l'Afrique de l'est, traversant le désert avec ses caravane de chameaux, diffusant sa culture et sa musique de l'Égypte au Mali.

"American Jihadist" is a submission to ÉCU 2011. It is the story of Isa Abdullah Ali, an African-American Muslim from the ghettos of Washington, DC, labeled a "known terrorist" by the U.S. Defense Department though he's never been charged with any crime. /// "American Jihadist" vient d'être envoyé à ÉCU 2011. "American Jihadist" raconte l'histoire d'Isa Abdullah Ali, un musulman afro-américain Muslim des ghettos de la ville de Washington, considéré comme un "terroriste reconnu" par le Secrétariat américain de la Défense, bien qu'il n'ait jamais été accusé d'aucun crime.

"Dystopia:What is to be done?" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011.It is a documentary analyzing humanity's most serious crises and proposing solutions. /// "Dystopia:What is to be done?" vient d'être envoyé à ÉCU 2011. Il s'agit d'un documentaire qui analise les crises les plus graves de l'humanité et propose des solutions.

"The Stone: No Soul Unturned" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. Check out the trailer! /// "The Stone: No Soul Unturned" vient d'être envoyé à ÉCU 2011. Voir la bande-annonce!

"The Beast Pageant" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. The film is about Abraham, who lives in a confined apartment where his only companion is a giant machine. Check out the trailer! "The Beast Pageant" vient d'être envoyé à ÉCU 2011- raconte l'histoire d'Abraham, un homme qui habite dans un appartement confiné avec pour seul compagnon une machine géante. Jetez un coup d'oeil à la bande-annonce!

"Afterwards" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. A woman on the run has one night to find her estranged, homeless father on the streets of Berlin. Check out the trailer!///"Afterwards" vient d'être envoyé à ÉCU 2011. Une femme en fuite a une nuit pour retrouver son père, perdu et errant dans les rues de Berlin. Jetez un coup d'oeil à la bande-annonce!