SUBMISSIONS TO ÉCU 2024 ARE NOW OPEN!
Film submissions for the 18th edition of ÉCU- The European Independent Film Festival, are now open!
The festival will take place on the 19th, 20th, and 21st April 2024. Every year we screen thought-provoking, unique, and exciting independent films, and this year your film could be part of our 2024 programme!
Submitting to ÉCU 2024 is easy! Just follow these 2 simple steps:
STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR CATEGORY
For a detailed description of each film category please click below:
- European Dramatic Feature
- European Dramatic Short
- European Documentary
- European Animated Film
- European Music Video
- European Experimental Film
- European Comedy Film
- Non-European Dramatic Feature
- Non-European Dramatic Short
- Non-European Documentary
- Student Film
- Arab Special Selection
- Much More Than a Script Competition (Short & Feature length)
Click here for a Price List of all our categories
Are you eligible to submit? Read our Rules and Regulations here.
STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR WAY OF SUBMITTING
OPTION #1: FilmFreeway

OPTION #2: FestHome

OPTION #3: Click For Festivals

OPTION #4: PayPal

OPTION #5: SFilmMaker

SUBMISSION DEADLINES AND DATES:
- Early Bird Deadline: December 3, 2023
- Regular Deadline: December 31, 2023
- Late Deadline: January 28, 2024
- FilmFreeway Extended Deadline: February 4, 2024
- Much More Than a Script competition: March 20, 2024
- Official Selection Announcement: February 27, 2024
- Script Official Selection Announcement: March 27, 2024
ESSENTIAL CHECKLIST:
IMPORTANT: Before sending your film make sure you have:
1. Copy of your film – a Vimeo link OR link to a downloadable file (via WeTransfer/Dropbox). This is needed for ÉCU’s submission judges to watch the films
2. Non-English films need to be subtitled in English. If the film is in English, and it is selected to be screened at the festival, French subtitles are required.
3. Two digital stills of the film (High Resolution)
4. One digital photo of director
5. Short synopsis in English and in French (up to 50 words)
6. Official trailer available online/digitally transferrable to us
The 2024 Official Selection will be announced on February 27, 2024 and Script Competition scripts – on March 27, 2024 and will offer ÉCU festival attendees of all ages and tastes a chance to experience the unique offerings that can only be found at an indie film fest.
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