University Programs

The university offers a range of programs for students interested in film, audiovisual, sound, and animation.

Undergraduate Programs

• ESRA Cinema 🇫🇷: A 3-year Bachelor's degree granting diploma in film and television.
• ESRA Sound 🇫🇷: A 3-year Bachelor's degree granting program in sound, music, film, and video games, radio, and sound for events.
• ESRA Animation 🇫🇷: A 3-year Bachelor's degree granting program in 3D animation.
• Bachelor Filmmaking 🇬🇧: A 3-year Bachelor's degree granting diploma in film and television.

Post Bachelor's Degree +3

• DHEC Screenwriting and Directing 🇫🇷: A 2-year diploma course (M1/M2) in writing and directing for film and television.
• DHEC Production and Distribution 🇫🇷: A 2-year diploma course (M1/M2) in film production and distribution.
• MFA Filmmaking 🇬🇧: A 2-year MFA degree granting program in writing and directing for film and television.
• ESRA New York 🇬🇧: A 1-year training course in English for film and sound professions.

Professional Programs

• Professional Programs: Long and short programs to retrain or specialize in audiovisual professions.

Specific Programs

• ESRA Junior 🇫🇷: Introductory audiovisual workshops for high school students in July.

Admissions

Admission Process

The admission process includes competitions, pre-admissions, admissions, and parallel admissions.

Degrees and Parcoursup

The university offers diplomas, and students can apply through the Parcoursup platform.

Accessibility

The university provides accessibility, furnishings, and personalized support for students.

Scholarships and Mobility

The university offers funding and scholarships, including scholarship applications, financing solutions, and testimonials from scholarship recipients.

International

Internationalization

The university has an internationalization strategy, including guidelines, organization of the international relations department, priorities, opportunities, areas of focus, projects, and publications.

ERASMUS

The university participates in the ERASMUS+ program, with a strategy statement, accreditations, incoming mobility programs, and outgoing mobility programs.

News

School News

The university publishes school news, events, masterclasses, screenings, and alumni news.

Events

The university hosts open houses, trade fairs, masterclasses, and events.

Resources

The university provides resources, including student films, film recommendations, competition tips, ESRADIO, and job descriptions.

Students and Alumni

Students

The university supports students through student films, associations, the ESRA 48h, film club, and all student activities.

Alumni

The university has a network of alumni, with a selection of careers, including César, Oscar, and Grammy Awards winners.

Campus

ESRA Campuses

The university has campuses in Paris, Côte d'Azur, Brittany, Brussels, and New York.

The School

Who We Are

The university has a history, a school, and a management team.

Commitments

The university is committed to inclusion, diversity, ecology, CSR, ethics, and quality charter.

Partnerships

The university has partnerships with France 2030, partner companies, and professional recommendations.

Careers

The university offers career opportunities, including applying to join the teaching and administrative team, and posting internship or job offers.

PRO TOOLS 101-110 CERTIFICATION

Training Presentation

The PRO TOOLS 101-110 CERTIFICATION training course teaches the essential basics of audio editing, recording, and mixing, while preparing students for the official Avid PT101 and PT110 certifications.

Program Details

• Schedule: 7 hours/day – In-person
• Duration: 5 days (35 hours of programs)
• Maximum capacity: 10 trainees
• Training fee: €2,800 including tax
• Location: ESRA Paris Campus, ESRA Brittany, ESRA Côte d'Azur

Target Audience and Prerequisites

• Target audience: Sound editors, sound mixers, and anyone wishing to specialize in sound post-production.
• Prerequisites: Intermediate level of written and spoken English, previous use of Avid Pro-Tools software, and basic knowledge of audio recording and digital audio workstation (DAW) software.

Skills Developed

• Create and manage a project according to the objective (music or sound for images).
• Organize work with image editing, understand computer-assisted music (CAM) management.
• Use editing and mixing tools.

Training Objectives

1. Master the basic skills, workflows, and concepts of a digital audio workstation for both sound editing and mixing.
2. Become an Avid Certified Specialist PT101/PT110

Training Program

• Day 1: Welcome, introductions, basics of digital audio, Pro Tools Architecture, Routing, Audio import, Editing tools.
• Day 2: Audio and MIDI recording, Treatment management, Automated mixing, Passing the PT101 test.
• Day 3: Workstation optimization, Navigating within the session, Position marker, File tracks, Pre-configured tracks.
• Day 4: The list of clips, Elastic tracks, Renderings, clip gain, Sound bank management, Adapting to the tempo, The grid, Real-time and delayed processing.
• Day 5: Conversion of MIDI data to audio, The score editor, The Fades, Working with images, Side chain, Mixing and final export, Review and exam preparation, Passing the PT110 test, Passing the certification exam.

Methods Used

• 100% face-to-face training
• Alternating theoretical classes and practical exercises

Tools and Software Used

• Access to the Avid Learning Central web platform
• Access to PT101 and PT110 e-books

Terms and Conditions of Access

• Admission steps: Information and positioning, Application form, Admission interview, Admission decision.
• Registration is possible up to 7 days before the start of the session, subject to availability and depending on the method of financing.

Assessment and Certification Procedures

• Assessment methods: 1-hour online multiple-choice quiz
• Certification: Obtained "Avid Certified Specialist Pro Tools" certification

Strengths

• Avid Certified Specialist certification training PT101/PT110
• Review of all the fundamentals of the software and its workflow
• Avid e-books included: Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) and Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110)
• Real-life scenarios for immediate application of acquired skills
• Obtaining a certified user electronic badge
• 100% in-person training

Career Opportunities and Sectors of Activity

• Sound Editor
• Sound mixer

Financing Solutions

• Personal financing
• OPCO (100% AFDAS coverage possible depending on the situation)

Contact Request

• Join over 15,000 alumni who have already mastered the film industry.

Other Professional Programs

• Arri training - Alexa 35
• Certified audiovisual production manager
• Certified Shooting Operator
• Video game sound design training - WWISE

Disability

• This training course is open to people with disabilities.
• We review each application to make the necessary adjustments.

VAE

• This training course is eligible for Validation of Acquired Experience.

Training Location

• ESRA Paris
• ESRA Brittany
• ESRA Côte d'Azur

What's the Difference Between Vocational Training and Initial Training at ESRA?

• Vocational training is aimed at adults in employment or undergoing retraining.
• Initial training is mainly aimed at post-baccalaureate students.

Are ESRA Pro Programs Recognized?

• Yes, our professional certification programs are registered with the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP).

Can I Follow the Programs Remotely?

• ESRA Formation Pro's long-term certification programs are mainly delivered in-class.

Are Programs Accessible to People Undergoing Retraining?

• Absolutely, ESRA Formation Pro supports many people in career transition.

What Are the Prerequisites for Applying?

• Each course has its own criteria, specified on each course sheet.

How Far in Advance Do I Need to Register?

• You can submit your application as soon as the session dates are posted on the site.

What Is the Training Schedule?

• The majority of our professional certification programs run full-time.

Are There Any Internships or Work Placements?

• Yes, depending on the program, our long-term certification programs can include work experience.

What Are the Assessment Procedures?

• Depending on the course, skills are assessed continuously throughout the course.

Will I Get a Degree or Certification at the End of the Course?

• Yes, programs marked as certifying lead to state-recognized professional certification.

Do I Have to Do an Internship as Part of My Training?

• It all depends on the course, each course sheet specifies the terms and conditions of internships.

How Do You Go About Finding an Internship?

• ESRA Formation Pro supports you throughout your training in your search for internships.

How Long Does the Training Course Last?

• The length of the internship depends on the course and program requirements.

When Should I Start Looking for My Internship?

• We advise you to start looking for an internship as soon as you begin your training.

What Are the Job and Career Prospects After Training?

• ESRA Formation Pro trains students for real-world, high-demand jobs in the audiovisual, film, production, and post-production sectors.

Overview:

ESRA (École Supérieure de Réalisation Audiovisuelle) is France's leading private film and audiovisual school, founded in 1972. Ranked number one among film schools recommended by industry professionals according to the Figaro 2025 ranking, ESRA has spent over 50 years training the talent behind France's most recognized film, television, sound and animation productions.

ESRA is a family-run institution led by the Azoulay family across three generations, with a long-term commitment to each cohort of students. The school continuously adapts its curriculum to keep pace with industry evolutions, including the growing impact of artificial intelligence on production workflows.

Alumni track record

More than 15,000 audiovisual professionals have graduated from ESRA since 1972. The alumni network includes over 55 César nominations, 1 Oscar, 2 Grammy Awards, and selections at the Festival de Cannes and the Venice Film Festival (Mostra). ESRA alumni have worked on productions for Canal+, Arte and TF1, contributed sound work on recordings by Daft Punk, Beyoncé, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar and Orelsan, and produced VFX and animation for major international productions.

Accreditation and recognition

All initial training programs at ESRA are recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Undergraduate programs are validated at Bac+3 level (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree), and master's-level programs at Bac+5. ESRA holds Qualiopi certification for all professional training courses. The school is also part of the Erasmus+ program and its international programs are recognized by the People's Republic of China.

ESRA is the first ARRI-certified school in France, meaning students train on the same professional camera systems used on actual productions worldwide.

Campuses

ESRA operates across five campuses in France and Europe, each fully equipped with professional-grade production and post-production facilities:

• Paris: in the heart of the French capital
• Côte d'Azur: between Nice and Cannes, at the heart of the southern French film industry
• Bretagne: in Rennes, in a dynamic regional creative hub
• Bruxelles: in the European capital, under the Brussels campus
• New York: in Manhattan, offering English-language film and sound programs

Every campus is equipped with multi-station post-production suites, a professional camera inventory including Sony FS7, Sony F55 and ARRI ALEXA 35 cameras, recording equipment, microphones, portable computers, and the latest versions of industry-standard software for cinema, sound and animation.

Three fields of specialization

• Cinema and television: directing, producing, editing
• Sound and music: audiovisual sound, live sound reinforcement, music recording, radio and video game audio
• 3D animation: animation, compositing, VFX, modeling, and production management for film and television

International reach

Since 2019, ESRA has offered English-language programs open to students from around the world. These programs carry State recognition and are equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in countries including the United States, Australia and across Europe. Notable international partnerships include collaboration with MBC Group (a major Middle Eastern media group) to train young Saudi professionals, a partnership with Parsons The New School for Design since 2022, and an official partnership with the Beijing Film Academy formalized in November 2024.

Commitments and values

• Inclusion and equal opportunity: 25% of students receive bursaries each year, supported by an active scholarship policy worth over 100,000 euros annually; students are also eligible for CROUS grants and housing aid
• Gender parity and diversity: ESRA supports the Collectif 50/50 for gender parity in the audiovisual industry and Divé+, an association founded by alumni to promote diversity on screen and behind the camera
• Ecology: ESRA is a member of EcoProd, integrates carbon footprint measurement tools into production training, and conducts an annual carbon audit in partnership with Greenly; the school recycles over 400 kg of waste per year through Les Joyeux Recycleurs
• Social engagement: since 2017, students have made films with children in care homes, with screenings held at the Grand Rex in Paris
• Quality and ethics: Qualiopi-certified for professional training; signatory of the CPF Ethics Charter in partnership with Les Acteurs de la Compétence

Student life and events

Throughout the academic year, ESRA organizes masterclasses with leading French and international filmmakers, screenings with César-nominated directors, the 48h ESRA filmmaking challenge, a student cinema club, ESRADIO (a student radio station), and an annual student film showcase. Student work has been broadcast on TF1 and screened at international festivals.

Professional training

Beyond initial degree programs, ESRA offers a full range of professional continuing education through its DIXIT department, covering career transitions, software and equipment certification, and advanced specialist training for industry professionals.

Why ESRA

1. France's top-ranked film school by industry professionals, according to the Figaro 2025 ranking
2. State-recognized diplomas at Bac+3 and Bac+5, eligible for CROUS grants and housing support
3. The only ARRI-certified school in France, with professional-grade equipment on every campus
4. A network of over 15,000 alumni active across film, television, music, animation and VFX
5. Five campuses in France and Europe, plus a New York campus in Manhattan
6. Programs in both French and English, with international recognition including China
7. A family-run institution with a 50-year track record of adapting to industry change