A campus conducive to creativity and learning
Located in Brittany, the ESRA Rennes campus offers a friendly, dynamic environment, conducive to creativity and learning in the film, sound, animation and video game industries.
A BUILDING DESIGNED TO BE A FILM SCHOOL
The ESRA Bretagne campus is a building designed specifically to be a film school. Renovated and enlarged in 2025, notably for its cafeteria and relaxation areas, the school includes numerous image and sound post-production and animation rooms, as well as two amphitheaters equipped with Full HD video projectors and 7.1 surround sound systems.
and a 110 m² stage with high ceilings for practical work and filming.
- ESRA Rennes Campus
1 rue Xavier Grall - 35700 Rennes
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 Rennes
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
Upcoming events
Discover ESRA Rennes in pictures
Do you have any questions?
We'll be happy to help you with your enrolment procedures or your search for financing.
Jennifer Simon
Director ESRA Bretagne
02 99 36 64 64
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.