Session 1
, June 29–July 10
Session 2
, July 20–31
Campuses: Paris – Nice – Rennes – Brussels
Who is it for?
Grades 9–12
Session 1
, June 29–July 10
Session 2
, July 20–31
Campuses: Paris – Nice – Rennes – Brussels
Who is it for?
Grades 9–12
Program Presentation
The ESRA Junior internship offers an introduction to film and sound studies through a program that combines theoretical courses with hands-on production projects carried out in teams, under the guidance of ESRA faculty members.
Two sessions are offered in July at ESRA campuses: Session 1 from June 29 to July 10, and Session 2 from July 20 to 31. In Paris, Nice & Cannes, Rennes, and Brussels.
Open to students in grades 9 through 12, this program allows participants to explore the key stages of filmmaking, learn the technical and artistic fundamentals of the field, and confirm their career plans in this area.
Students can choose between two tracks: Film or Sound.
Training objectives
Participants learn about the key stages of filmmaking and acquire the technical and artistic fundamentals of the profession through theoretical courses and hands-on group projects, under the guidance of ESRA instructors.
- NDiscover the cinema, audiovisual and sound professions
- NUnderstand the different stages involved in creating an audiovisual project
- NAcquire the technical basics of shooting, directing, editing and sound.
- NDevelop your creativity and learn to work as part of a team on a set
Join us!
Program content
Week 1 — Theory & Lab | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (morning) / 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. (afternoon)
You're learning the basics
History of cinema, directing, screenwriting, film analysis.
Then it’s time for hands-on practice: camera lab, lighting lab, editing lab. You’ll prepare for your shoot.
Week 2 — Filming and Post-production | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (morning) / 2 p.m.–5 p.m. (afternoon)
You're shooting your movie
Two days of filming indoors and outdoors. Camera, set, full crew.
You will produce the sequences for your project under the guidance of ESRA instructors.
You edit, you mix
Video editing, audio editing, sound effects, final mix.
You edit your film in the post-production suite using the same software as the pros.
You're watching your movie
Group review of the completed exercises.
Your name in the credits. That’s a moment you’ll never forget.
A practical and friendly introduction
- Film Course: Students take this course as a group and learn the basics of screenwriting and directing, as well as about major filmmakers, while working on projects together.
- Sound Course: Students take this course as a group and learn the basics of sound capture, music recording, and sound editing by working on projects together.
The program concludes with a group viewing of their completed projects.
Why choose
ESRA Junior?
Le Figaro ranked ESRA as the top private school in an independent ranking, reflecting the high employment rate of our graduates, their recognition within the industry, and the quality of our equipment and teaching staff.
Exceptional insertion rate
85% of graduates employed one year after graduation
Student film
purchased
by TF1!
A campus combining
all audiovisual professions Film, Sound and Animation
business events
Masterclasses, industry meetups, screenings.
Internship Application ESRA Junior
What Happens After ESRA?
Our alumni collaborate with companies such as Gaumont, Pathé, Canal+, Netflix, TF1, FTV, RMC, BFM, WEBEDIA, TRANSPAMEDIA, as well as independent studios and productions.
Join the 25% of our students who receive scholarships.
Studying at ESRA means accessing an outstanding education in the fields of filmmaking, sound, and 3D animation. And it's also possible without financial obstacles.
ESRA offers scholarships and payment plans in partnership with the school and affiliated banks.
Contact us to learn more about financial aid.
Choose your campus for ESRA film training
6 campuses: Paris, Nice, Cannes, Rennes, Brussels, and New York, covering all areas of the film industry
Alumni testimonials
The school allowed me to familiarize myself with professional equipment that is difficult to access outside of a specialized environment. I benefited from both theoretical and practical instruction, supervised by professors and speakers from the industry, in conditions close to the professional world. This training also offered me the opportunity to explore different audiovisual professions, which helped me refine my career choices.
Nathan Hourbeigt
ESRA 2024 – TV Directing
★★★★★
Three years rich in human and professional experience. I had the chance to work with wonderful people and to be well supported. We experienced a real group adventure, with intense projects. Thank you to ESRA and to all those who crossed my path.
Emilien Le Labourier
ESRA 2024 – Image
★★★★★
Thank you to this incredible graduating class, to Jennifer, to Mr. Bonnot, and to the teachers for their support. We grew together throughout this adventure. I am proud of what we have accomplished. I hope we will meet again in the future, united by our shared passion.
Léa Hue
ESRA 2024 – Film Directing
★★★★★
These years at ISTS have been an exciting immersion. We collaborated, learned, and shared powerful moments. Thank you to everyone I worked with. I found more than just classmates; I found true friends. I am proud of this collective journey.
Mathias Baillou
ISTS Rennes – Cinema
★★★★★
Thanks to you, I have grown. I understood who I am. Understood what I wanted to be. All of this allowed me to write my film, "Cette Nuit à Offeu," which would be nothing today without the prodigious advice of some, and the immense will that you all demonstrated during its selection.
François Gaudière
Master Screenwriting/Directing
★★★★★
One of my fondest memories of ESRA is the equipment available and the fact that I was able to do live TV, which gave me the impression of working for an international channel. It was an experience that taught me how to manage my career as a live TV producer, and how to manage a team of 80 people.
Maxence Carion
ESRA TV – Director
★★★★★
ESRA is, above all, about encounters, people who lent me a hand and helped me carry LED panels! It's quite curious to think that chance encounters shape a destiny, especially when you have a taste for cinema and doing things well. I found my path thanks to ESRA.
Romain Guimmara
ESRA 2021 – Image Option
★★★★★
With great emotion, I remember myself in the first year at ESRA, working on my first projects and meeting such talented people. The student union also contributed so much to us. Thank you to the entire teaching team who always supported my professional project and to all the people who pushed me to be better.
Laurie Cauffet
ESRA 2021 – TV Directing
★★★★★
Student films
JERKY FLOW
WINTER ALLEGRO
Resilience
The Last Curse
Phillie's Dinner
And After
FRD
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.