On May 24-28, the 6th ECG Film Festival will be held at Premier Cinemas Romford in London. This festival is proudly joining forces with the renowned Romford Film Festival for the 6th consecutive year, promising a diverse and captivating lineup of films.
Founded by the Eurasian Creative Guild and serving as a cultural bridge between Eurasia and the British audience, this event aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of cinematic and artistic expressions from the region.
With approximately 100 submissions from 22 different countries, the festival has curated a selection of compelling movies from Spain, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, UK, Iran, Uzbekistan, Russia, Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan, Jordan, Tajikistan, Armenia and China. It’s a truly international showcase of cinematic talent!
In addition to the competition lineup, there will be a special non-competitive program organised. Some films will be thought-provoking, others will make the whole family smile, and others will be informative and educational.
Icon, directed by Vera Storozheva (drama)
Aul Challenge, directed by Islam Satyrov (family comedy)
3723 Voznesensky, directed by Valery Belov (documentary)
Cherkess, directed by Mohydeen Quandour (drama)
The grand opening ceremony will take place on 24th May at 2.00 pm, which will also include the opening of an exhibition of Central Asian artists, including headliner Rahima Makhmut from Kyrgyzstan.
In continuation of the opening of the festival, the book by Gulsifat Shahidi, a writer from Tajikistan, will be presented.
The festival’s awards ceremony will be held on May 28th at 19:00, where the winners from both festivals will be celebrated. ECG will present awards for Best Eurasian Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, and Best Screenplay.
From 24-28 May, British audiences will immerse themselves in the world of Eurasian cinema, discover new perspectives and celebrate the art of storytelling at the ECG Film Festival (http://eurasianfilmfestival.uk, e-mail: festival@ocamagazine.com). The opportunity to unite different cultures through the art of cinema is truly something special.
