The European Independent Film Festival (ÉCU) announced it’s Official Selection of films for the ninth edition of the festival which will take place April 4 to 6, 2014, in Paris. ÉCU 2014 will showcase 85 films from 32 countries ranging from feature films, short films, documentaries, animation and student films to experimental works. Films will be competing in 12 categories for 22 awards, including the prestigious title of ‘Best European Independent Film 2014’. In addition, the festival will be presenting a special section competing for the Ahmed Khedr Award for Excellence in Arab Filmmaking.