The one-year Filmmaking program in Paris for foreign students provides a solid foundation in filmmaking, screenwriting, and Directing: combining theoretical knowledge about the history and art of cinema, with ‘hands-on’ technical training using film, sound, and lighting equipment. While classes deepen their knowledge and appreciation of filmmaking – as an art, a process, and an industry – students also participate in group projects and can borrow school equipment to write, direct, and shoot their own short movies.

The program offers Graduate students an overview of the various jobs involved in the production of films and television while emphasizing Screenwriting and Directing.

Students have the option to do a first internship in the film and television industry at the end of the one-year program. Although students are responsible for searching the company for their internship, ESRA International provides necessary official documents, insurance, and other support according to the internship’s location in France or abroad.

The 1 Year program on its own covers the fundamentals of Screenwriting and Directing as well as basics in Cinematography, Editing, and Production.

The one-year Filmmaking program in Paris for foreign students provides a solid foundation in filmmaking, screenwriting, and Directing: combining theoretical knowledge about the history and art of cinema, with ‘hands-on’ technical training using film, sound, and lighting equipment.

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This program accepts students from all over the world, they have to have graduated from high school and obtained a B2 level of English to be eligible, admissions are decided through the application process.

Ideal Students

The school is located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris at 135, avenue Felix Faure, and includes classrooms, workshop rooms, editing rooms, post-production rooms, sound studios, and a larger shooting studio with lighting and a green screen. There is also a media library, an equipment locker room, and a cafeteria.


The studio includes a lighting grid and console, a green screen wall, black curtains, multi-camera connectivity, and a related video control room. It is used for certain workshops and for student projects.


Located at 37, Quai de Grenelle, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, 15 minutes away from Felix Faure Avenue, the amphitheater is equipped with a digital HD projector, a 7m wide screen, and a 5.1 Dolby Digital sound system. The projection room is used for classes, jury sessions, “Thursday at ESRA” master classes lectures, as well as for the end-of-the-year screenings.


The school offers an 80m2 cafeteria open from 8.30 am to 7 pm every day, that offers fast food. Vending machines are available until the school closes at 10 pm.


The campus includes a 140m2 media library which is both a workspace where students can come to write, read, or look at films on their laptops, and a documentation room/film library where they can borrow books, professional magazines, and DVDs that are useful for their studies.
The Media library is located at 139 Avenue Felix Faure right next to the school.

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Understand the aesthetic and technical aspects of creating image and sound, from early cinema to contemporary film

Learn the essential rules of visual storytelling and screenwriting

Train in directing and develop ‘hands-on’ skills in cinematography, video, lighting, sound recording and editing – taking on different roles in a film crew.

To shoot a photo story, record audio, and edit together a 2 to 3-minute audiovisual photo slideshow (team of 2)

To begin writing and prepare for a 1 to 3-minute short film project (individual or team of 2 to 5), with students choosing to produce either a fiction film or a documentary

To begin writing and preparing for the final 5 minutes group film project (team of 10)

Curriculum

1 session per year : starts mid October and ends at the end of August

Admissions Option 2

Program Outcome

The cost includes tuition fees no housing or food included.

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Tuition Fee

Course

Master

Performing Arts

Film Studies

Filmmaking

ESRA is a French Film School, created in 1972, it is the only private school entitled by the French government to issue and deliver a State degree (French bachelor). ESRA mixes theoretical and practical instruction equally in a program that proved its efficiency throughout the years. 6000 alumni are now working in the field of Cinema and Television. Since 2007, ESRA has been offering its graduate students an optional fourth year of studies in New York City, during which they take a 12-week program and shoot a short movie, in collaboration with a New York partner school. Our summer programs offer eligible students from all over the world the opportunity to engage in challenging academic work in the company of peers who share their exceptional abilities and love of learning. All faculty at ESRA are recognized teachers and working professionals. Our focus is on rigorous academics and learning but also on the social experience that results from bringing international students together.

One-Year Filmmaking Program Course

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Ideal Students

Facilities

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Lectures and Practical Workshops

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Program Outcome

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