Filmmaking - 1 year, Foundation

ESRA Film School Paris, France

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Foundation	Full-time	1 year	October	find out	EUR 11500 per year

About Filmmaking - 1 year, Foundation - at ESRA Film School Paris

The 1 year Filmmaking program in Nice for foreign students provides a solid foundation in filmmaking: 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 in their free time.

The program offers students an overview of the various jobs involved in the production of films and television. This allows them to determine which specialization to pursue, which further studies or training they may need, and what career they would like to have in the filmmaking and television industry.

Students also 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 can be done on its own as a foundational course in filmmaking or students can further develop their professionals skills and specialize by pursuing a 2nd and 3rd year at ESRA, as part of the English-language 3 Year program.

LECTURES AND PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS

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.

PROJECTS

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)

Learn more about Filmmaking - 1 year, Foundation - at ESRA Film School Paris

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Entry requirements

Contact ESRA Film School Paris to find course entry requirements.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at ESRA Film School Paris

School Scholarships may be available to applicants needing financial aid. To apply they have to justify of the income of their parents and the amount necessary. These scholarships can amount maximum to half of the tuition fees. Other country specific scholarships may be available, you can find all the information about these scholarships from the Campus France website.