Program Overview

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Introduction to the New York Filmmaking Program

The New York Filmmaking Program is an intensive one-year course located in the heart of New York, taught entirely in English by professionals and teachers from American faculties. This program is designed for students wishing to work on international productions.

Program Structure

The program is divided into three periods:

• First period: A semester of courses, practical work, and writing workshops with professionals and teachers from American universities.
• Second period: Preparation and shooting of a short film in partnership with ARRI Rentals under professional conditions, entirely in English, with an American cast, culminating in a screening of the films produced in a New York cinema before a jury of professionals.
• Third period: A two-month internship in any U.S. state (California, Florida, New York, for example).

Program Options

The program is offered in three options:

• Film
• Sound
• Animation

Key Features of the Program

• Direction and staging: Learn how to shoot, direct, and cut according to American standards.
• Production and project management: Planning, financing, organizing, and managing audiovisual projects.
• Post-production and editing: Picture and sound editing, color grading, final mixing, and professional workflows.
• Script and writing: Script development in English.
• Sound recording and sound design: Techniques for capturing, creating ambiences, mixing, and integrating sound into audiovisual productions.
• Masterclasses and workshops: Meetings with directors, screenwriters, producers, and sound engineers working in the American industry.

Skills Acquired During the Program

Students will be able to:

• Design, produce, and direct complete audiovisual works, integrating image and sound.
• Create and integrate sound worlds adapted to film and audiovisual projects.
• Evolve in the film, television, sound, streaming platforms, or independent creation sectors.
• Master production tools and techniques according to American standards.
• Work in multicultural and international teams.

Employment Rate

The program boasts an exceptional employment rate, with 85% of graduates employed one year after graduation.

Campus Location

The campus is located in Manhattan, offering students the opportunity to network and engage with the film industry in New York City.

Sponsorship

The ESRA New York program is sponsored by Louis Leterrier, a renowned director and producer, who also conducts masterclasses.

Film Studies in New York

The program provides high-end educational training, structured and guided career paths, degree-granting programs, and professional film set experience in NYC.

Alumni Testimonials

Alumni praise the program for its technical skills development, partnership with industry professionals, and the opportunity to work on real film productions.

Program Recognition

The programs offered by ESRA are recognized by the French Ministry of Education and Research at the Bachelor level and at the postgraduate level, giving access to French CROUS scholarships and delivering ECTS credits.

Admission Criteria

To become an ESRA student, one must submit an application online, choose an exam date, and take the entrance exam. Admissions committees meet every month.

Tuition Fees

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 and housing subsidies.

Equipment and Facilities

Each ESRA campus has post-production and multi-station rooms equipped with powerful computers and the latest dedicated software. The campuses also have an equipment shop containing a range of cameras, microphones, recorders, and laptops available for students to train with outside of class hours.

ESRA International Film School

ESRA International Film School is Europe's leading specialized school for studying filmmaking, offering filmmaking programs of excellence since 1972. The school has a network of 15,000+ audiovisual professionals, including industry leaders and award-winning filmmakers.

Programs Offered

ESRA offers various programs, including:

• Bachelor in Film: A three-year bachelor's program suitable for high school graduates or equivalent.
• MFA in Film: A two-year postgraduate program targeting holders of a bachelor's degree, focusing on screenwriting, directing, and professional short film production.
• Summer Programs: Two-week intensives for aspiring filmmakers worldwide, offering introductory workshops in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing.
• One-Year Filmmaking Programs: Designed for those with some filmmaking background, this intensive program suits post-bac or experienced learners seeking core skills in production without a full degree commitment.