ESRA honored at the 2026 César Awards
At the 51st César Awards ceremony, French cinema honors works and talents that illustrate the vitality of contemporary creation.
This 2026 edition is particularly notable for the presence of five nominations associated with ESRA alumni in major categories of the film and audiovisual industries.
ESRA courses honored at the 2026 César Awards
Among the films and professionals nominated this year, several ESRA alumni demonstrate the diversity of careers in the audiovisual sector, from artistic creation to technical excellence.
- Carine Tardieu has been nominated for L’Attachement in three categories:
Best Film, Best Director, and Best Adaptation.
These nominations recognize her writing and directing skills, which have been praised by industry professionals and critics alike. - Guillaume Marbeck has been nominated in the Best Male Newcomer category for the film Nouvelle Vague, which depicts the journey of an emerging actor in the French film industry.
- Damien Lazzerini has been nominated for a César Award for Best Sound for Arco, a distinction that highlights the importance of technical professions in filmmaking.
The diversity of careers in film and audiovisual media
These nominations illustrate the diversity of skills and career paths that have emerged from ESRA: filmmaking, writing, acting, sound design... all professions that contribute to the richness of French cinema.
They also point out that the success of a film depends on collective effort, combining artistic vision, technical mastery, and professional standards—values that are at the heart of Programs .
Through these courses, ESRA confirms its commitment to training students in the film and audiovisual industries, guiding them toward creative, technical, and artistic careers that meet the demands of the sector.
