School news
ESRA Paris Has Also Been Awarded the RECA Label
The Network of French Animation Film Schools (RECA) has awarded its certification to ESRA Paris for a maximum period of five years. This certification recognizes the quality of the animation film program offered at the Paris campus and the school’s commitment to its students.
ESRA at the 2026 La Rochelle Fiction Festival
ESRA attended the La Rochelle Fiction Festival on September 15, 2026, for the Audiovisual Careers Forum and a special program dedicated to careers in the industry.
ESRA Formation Pro and ENS Louis-Lumière Join Forces for Work-Study Programs
Production administration, fiction production management, chief electrician: ESRA Formation Pro has certified three new work-study program Programs s from ENS Louis-Lumière.
ESRA 2026 Professional Jury: Our Students’ Films Honored by the Pros
Chaired by director Michel Leclerc, a jury of twenty-six professionals honored the graduation films of ESRA students on September 4, 2026. The complete list of winners includes “Gamin” by Victor Blumenthal-Valloud, which was named Best Film.
ESRA Rennes joins the ranks of schools accredited by RECA
The Network of French Animation Film Schools (RECA) has awarded its certification to ESRA Rennes for a maximum period of five years. This recognition highlights the quality of the animation film education offered on the Rennes campus.
September 3 2026
"Mutiny": Jean-François Richet (ESRA 1990) Directs a New International Action Thriller
Jean-François Richet, a 1990 graduate of ESRA, returns to the big screen with *Mutiny*, a new international action thriller starring Jason Statham.
Armand Foëx (ESRA 2024) is co-directing his first feature film, “Un grand raccourci”
A 2024 graduate of ESRA, Armand Foëx co-directed his first feature film, *Un grand raccourci*, with Clément Devilliers; the film was released in theaters on August 12.
A Look Back at ESRA Paris’s 2026 Summer Program: Four Weeks to Make Your First Film
The ESRA Paris Summer Program is coming to an end. Four weeks to write, shoot, and edit a short film in the heart of Paris, in an international setting.
At ESRA, the Saudi Independent Cinema Salon provides a forum for dialogue on Saudi auteur cinema
By hosting the first edition of the Saudi Independent Cinema Salon, ESRA Paris did more than just open its doors to a program dedicated to Saudi auteur cinema. For one day, the school became a hub for the exchange of works, ideas, and...
"De la Comédie-Française," the new film by Martin Darondeau (ESRA 2012), is now in theaters
This Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the film *De la Comédie-Française* officially opens in theaters. Co-directed by Martin Darondeau and Bertrand Usclat, this feature film invites us to take a behind-the-scenes look at an iconic institution of the performing arts...
ESRA Welcomes Sun Lijun, Dean of the School of Animation at the Beijing Film Academy
ESRA was honored to welcome Professor Sun Lijun, dean of the School of Animation at the Beijing Film Academy (BFA) and one of the most influential figures in animation education in China, during his visit...
Launch in Beijing of the Franco-Chinese documentary production program between ESRA and the Communication University of China
Students from the ESRA Cinema and ESRA Sound programs at the Paris, Nice, Rennes, and Brussels campuses have arrived in Beijing to participate in the official launch of an ambitious documentary filmmaking program organized in partnership with the prestigious Communication...
Alumni news
"Mutiny": Jean-François Richet (ESRA 1990) Directs a New International Action Thriller
Jean-François Richet, a 1990 graduate of ESRA, returns to the big screen with *Mutiny*, a new international action thriller starring Jason Statham.
Armand Foëx (ESRA 2024) is co-directing his first feature film, “Un grand raccourci”
A 2024 graduate of ESRA, Armand Foëx co-directed his first feature film, *Un grand raccourci*, with Clément Devilliers; the film was released in theaters on August 12.
"De la Comédie-Française," the new film by Martin Darondeau (ESRA 2012), is now in theaters
This Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the film *De la Comédie-Française* officially opens in theaters. Co-directed by Martin Darondeau and Bertrand Usclat, this feature film invites us to take a behind-the-scenes look at an iconic institution of the performing arts...
Sacha Vučinić (ESRA 2010) behind the camera for “Léon, Beyond the Gold”
This Friday, July 10, 2026, France Télévisions will air “Léon, Beyond Gold,” a brand-new documentary series co-directed by Sacha Vučinić (ESRA 2010) and Xavier Marchand, father of four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand. The series consists of three...
Jan Belletti (ESRA 2003): From School to the Set—How ESRA Launched My Career in the Audiovisual Industry
Jan Belletti, co-founder of Sixtine Groupe and a former ESRA student (class of 2003), shares what the program has given him: market insight, a professional network, and concrete projects. Learn more about his journey. From passion to career: Jan’s story...
Now in theaters: “Fils de personne,” the new film by Safy Nebbou (ESRA 1995)
ESRA is pleased to honor Safy Nebbou, a former intern in ESRA’s Professional Training program in 1995, on the occasion of the release of his new feature film *Fils de personne*, in theaters since June 10, 2026, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing...
Laïla Marrakchi (ESRA 1996) has been selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival with "Les Fraises"
Further Recognition for ESRA Alumni ESRA is proud to announce that Laïla Marrakchi, an ESRA graduate from 1996, has been selected this year for the prestigious Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival with her new feature film, *Les*...
ESRA Brussels: A former student wins the Grand Prize at the 2026 Brussels Short Film Festival
A distinguished career, a proven school This is an honor that resonates far beyond the walls of a festival. Victor Ruprich-Robert, a 2020 graduate of ESRA Brussels with a degree in Film, won the Grand Prize in the national competition at the Brussels Short Film...
Maxence Carion (ESRA 2009) has been named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters
ESRA is honoring one of its alumni, Maxence Carion (ESRA 2009), who was recently named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. This prestigious distinction recognizes a career dedicated to the visual arts, the transmission of knowledge, and collective memory. A...
Julien Royal’s (ESRA 2008) new film, “Bagarre,” is now playing in theaters
Julien Royal’s new film, co-written with Nassim Lyes (ESRA 2008), opens in theaters today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This theatrical release marks a major milestone in the director’s career, representing the realization of an artistic project...
“Just an Illusion”: Eric Toledano’s (ESRA 1994) new film, now playing in theaters
The new film “Juste une illusion,” directed by Éric Toledano (ESRA ’94), is now playing in theaters. This highly anticipated release highlights the career of a former ESRA student who is now a recognized figure in the film industry. “Juste...”
CÉSAR 2026: ESRA talent at the top of French cinema
César Awards 2026: Carine Tardieu (ESRA 1997) wins the César for Best Film and Best Adaptation. Guillaume Marbeck and Damien Lazzerini also nominated. ESRA proud of its alumni. A historic evening at the César Awards 2026 for ESRA alumni The ceremony...