Register for the next open day
Join over 15,000 alumni who have already mastered the film industry.
Contact us to tour the school
Thank you to everyone who came to learn about ESRA during our 2026 Open House.
Were you unable to attend one of our events? Don’t worry. You can visit the school by appointment. To do so, please contact the school directly.
Our Admissions teams are available throughout the summer to answer your questions, help you plan your studies, and introduce you to our Programs Film, Sound, 3D Animation, and Special Effects.
The next Open House events will take place starting in the fall of 2026.
In the meantime, you can:
- Talk to our Admissions Team
- Attend a personalized information session
- Discover our campuses in Paris, Nice & Cannes, Rennes, and Brussels
- Learn more about our programs and admission requirements
We look forward to seeing you soon at our upcoming events and hope to welcome you to ESRA soon.
Have a question?
[email protected]
Paris: [email protected]
01 44 25 25 32
Nice: [email protected]
04 92 00 00 92
Rennes: [email protected]
0299 36 64 64
Brussels: [email protected]
+32 2 647 47 37
Explore ESRA's campuses, handle cameras, and attend film shoots.
Throughout the year, ESRA organizes and participates in numerous events open to the public, prospective students, audiovisual professionals, and its institutional partners.
These highlights provide an opportunity to discover the school, meet its teams, and immerse oneself in the world of cinema, sound, animation, and video game professions.
Open House Events: Discover the ESRA Universe
Each ESRA Group campus (Paris, Nice, Rennes and Brussels) opens its doors several times a year. These days are a unique opportunity for high school students, transfer students, parents and enthusiasts to discover our Programs and equipment under immersive conditions.
Presentation of the different sectors
Film & audiovisual, sound, 2D/3D animation, video games.
Guided tours
Visit studios, film sets, auditoriums and editing rooms...
Meetings
Meet teachers, students and educational managers.
Student film screenings
Discover the cinematographic works created by ESRA students and alumni.
Theme-based stands
Get detailed information on enrolment, student life, accommodation, scholarships...
Meet very special guests
Throughout the year, ESRA hosts numerous events. Take advantage of your visit to interact with film and audiovisual professionals who come to share their experiences with students and visitors.
Connect with students and training advisors
Throughout the year, ESRA organizes and participates in numerous events open to the public, prospective students, audiovisual professionals, and its institutional partners.
These highlights provide an opportunity to discover the school, meet its teams, and immerse oneself in the world of cinema, sound, animation, and video game professions.
Do you have any questions?
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.