EICAR
About
EICAR is a renowned institution known for its excellence in film, television, and cinema. Established in the heart of Paris, the city of cinematic history, EICAR offers a unique and immersive learning experience. With a rich legacy spanning over 50 years, we have a track record of nurturing creative talent and empowering students to become industry leaders.
The International Filmmaking Programs
EICAR boasts a 50-year history and a reputed international alumni network
- The academic year is split into two semesters and two production period (midterm and final projects). The total course load amounts to 420 hours annually.
- The curriculum is hands-on and whenever possible a mirror of professional conditions and is updated constantly to incorporate the latest industry trends.
- Course instruction can be coupled with extensive one-on-one tutoring with film professionals. Our faculty is composed of working film professionals.
- We host guest lectures from industry professionals every week.
- Students receive optional French language classes to help acclimate and be competitive in France.
- We welcome students from all over the world, from various educational and professional backgrounds, and thus retain a student body that is both diverse and unique.
- Students are able to benefit from the rich inspiration of Paris with all its cultural and filmic traditions while retaining the core of an international education.
The international programs are a key component of EICAR's overall portfolio which includes programs in French such as sound & music, acting, filmmaking, special FX/ make up, animation & VFX, production...
The Application Process in 1 Minute
- Step 1: Submit your application. You will be contacted within 48 hours to schedule an interview based on your availability
- Step 2: Have your interview with an education advisor
- Step 3: Receive your admission results within 72 hours
Where are we situated?
Located just outside Paris, our EICAR Paris campus flourishes within a vibrant urban environment, just minutes from the heart of the capital.
As a Parisian film school, we offer our students direct access to the film and audiovisual industry, benefiting from the artistic energy for which Paris is renowned. With close proximity to studios, professional opportunities, and the city's creative dynamism, our campus provides a unique learning environment.
Join us for an educational experience that merges technical expertise with the cultural vibrancy of Paris!
Campus
Since fall 2021, EICAR has welcomed its students to brand-new facilities. Located in Ivry-sur-Seine, at the gates of Paris, this 7000 m2 campus benefits from the latest state-of-the-art equipment dedicated to practical audiovisual work: a recording studio with soundproof cabins, 30 workstations for sound post production, Image and VFX, a cinema that holds 200 people, and 8 shooting stages
The Souk
This 600 m² space, towering over Paris and its surroundings, is dedicated to students' projects and to hosting professional events.
The Recording Studio
Thanks to an excellent acoustic treatment, the studio is the perfect educational tool to learn music & sound recording in professional conditions.
The Hub
Eicar owns its movie theater, at the cutting edge of technology with a Dolby 7.1 sound system. Welcoming 200 persons, it is dedicated to previews, students' projects screenings, professional festivals, or masterclasses.
The Studios
8 black or green shooting studios, located in the basement and another one, exposed to natural light, on the second floor of the building, all equipped with all required professional equipment, are used for classes and shooting.
Professional Equipment & Facilities
EICAR is in constant contact with the industry to evaluate and define the needs in terms of hardware and software investments.
The technical and pedagogical teams are therefore able to develop the theoretical and practical courses in line with technological innovations. Students work on the equipment they'll use in their professional lives:
Shooting equipment
- Cameras: ARRI Alexa Mini, RED Ranger Gemini 5K, SONY FS7 & FS5 mark II, Canon C200
- Lenses: Cinealta PL, Zoom Sigma PL, Zoom DZO PL, Zoom Lumix micro 4/3, Zoom DZO Micro 4/3, Xeen (14-24-35-50-85)
- Accessories: Field monitors (Small HD, Sony, JVC, Blackmagic, Zooms Laowa (28-75, 75-180) Atomos), HF Follow Focus (Teradek and Nucleus), HF video link (Teradek bolt and CVW)
Sound equipment
- Recorders: AATON Cantar X3, Sound Devices: 688/633/MixPre 3/MixPre 6, Zoom F4, H6, H5
- Microphones: Sennheiser: MKH 60/MKH 50/MKH 416, Shoeps CMIT 5U, Audio Technica BP 4029, Rode NTG4...HF Link Sennheiser, Capsules: Sanken Cos 11/Sennheiser ME2/MKE40
Lighting
ARRI Skypanel/L5C, DMG Maxiswitch/SL1/Minimix, bicolor Exalux/ Velvet, HMI Projectors, Tungstène projectors, LED (Cob 300x, Cob 600x and tubes LED Nanlight, HMI (Alpha 1600W, Alpha 2500W and Joker bug 800)
Broadcast control room
Blackmagic Atem Constellation 8k mixer, Vmix, green screen overlay, live multi-screen effects, animated dressing, oscilloscope, and vectorscope analysis...
Recording studio
Neuman KH310 three-channel monitor, SSL XL Desk, Rack of external devices (Neve, Millennia, API, Warm Audio), Apogee Symphony MKII interface, AEA R84, Audix Drum Set, LEWITT LCT 940,...
Software
Avid Media Composer, Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Zbrush, Nuke, Flame, Houdini, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Animate, Cinema 4D
