A campus in a unique setting between Nice and Cannes
2 campuses dedicated to audiovisual professions
The ESRA Côte d'Azur campus has been based in Nice since 1988, and will be expanded to Cannes in 2021. It benefits from an exceptional environment in the heart of two emblematic film cities.
Students follow their studies on both sites, benefiting from rich and varied learning conditions.
Nice campus
Located in the heart of the port of Nice, the campus features post-production rooms and professional equipment, as well as a cafeteria and classrooms to enable students to learn in ideal conditions.
- ESRA Nice Campus
9, quai des Deux Emmanuel - 06300 Nice
Georges Méliès Campus - Cannes
Set to open in 2021, the Georges Méliès campus is a modern facility dedicated to the image and sound professions. It houses :
- Amphitheatre and shared rooms
- Computer rooms
- State-of-the-art technical facilities (post-production, 3D computer graphics, sound and video studios)
A large 240 m² film set, a set control room and a TV set provide students with a life-size experimentation area. On the same site, a 172-unit student residence, a Cité des entreprises audiovisuelles and the Cinéum Cannes multiplex (12 screens) further strengthen the campus' position in the film and audiovisual industry.
With its two ideally located sites, the Côte d'Azur campus offers an exceptional working environment, combining academic rigor, cultural openness and proximity to major international events such as the Cannes Film Festival. Our students work in a stimulating, forward-looking environment.
- George Méliès Campus - Cannes
214 Av. Francis Tonner - 06150 Cannes
Special events all year round
Throughout the year, numerous events are organized at the school, some of which are open to the public. These include meetings with César nominees, masterclasses with French and international filmmakers and other events reserved for ESRA students.
Programs offered at ESRA Côte d'Azur
The school offers post-baccalaureate Programs in all three audiovisual fields. These Programs award a state-approved degree recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
Producer, Director, Editor
Audiovisual, Sound Systems, Music,
Radio, Video Games
Animation, 3D Compositing & VFX, Management & Production, Modeling
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Do you have any questions?
We'll be happy to help you with your enrolment procedures or your search for financing.
Thierry Collard
Director ESRA Côte d'Azur
04 92 00 00 92
Is the ESRA degree recognized by the State?
Yes, all the initial Programs offered by ESRA are recognized by the French Ministry of Education and Research at Bachelor (Bac+3) level for ESRA Filmmaking, ESRA Sound and ESRA Animation, and at Postgraduate (Bac+5) level for the MFA Filmmaking ,DHEC Screenwriting & Directing and DHEC Production. This diploma is equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
How do I join ESRA?
You must submit an application on the platform esra.edu/je-candidatefill in the required information, choose your exam date and take the tests. Admissions committees meet every month. If you are accepted, you can pre-register as early as November.
How much does ESRA cost?
Prices for each course are given in the brochures. ESRA grants over 100,000 euros in scholarships and welcomes over 25% of scholarship holders each year. Students are also eligible for CROUS grants, as the degree is recognized by the French government, and for housing subsidies.
What equipment is available at ESRA?
Each ESRA campus has post-production and multi-station rooms equipped with powerful computers and the latest software, whether for film, sound or animation. In addition, each campus has an equipment room containing a range of cameras, from HD Nikon and Canon to Sony FS7 and F55, and each school has an ARRI ALEXA 35 camera and numerous camera accessories, monitors and so on. They also have a wide range of microphones, recorders, plug-ins and laptops available to students all year round. This is one of the school's strong points.
Who are ESRA's alumni?
Over 15,000 audiovisual professionals have graduated from ESRA since its creation in 1972. Check out our alumni page to discover some of our most memorable achievements, including 47 César nominations, an Oscar win, two Grammy Awards, selections at the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival, song production for Daft Punk, Beyonce, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Big Flo et Oli and Orelsan, VFX and animation on some of the world's biggest films, and many other professional and public accolades.