Program Overview

Introduction to ESRA Programs

The ESRA offers a range of programs in the fields of cinema, audiovisual, sound, and film animation. These programs are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their chosen career.

Programs Offered

• ESRA Cinéma: A 3-year diploma program in cinema and television careers.
• ESRA Son: A 3-year diploma program in sound, music, cinema, video games, radio, and event sound engineering.
• ESRA Animation: A 3-year diploma program in 3D animation for cinema and television.
• Bachelor Filmmaking: A 3-year diploma program in cinema and television careers.
• DHEC Scénario & Réal: A 2-year diploma program (M1/M2) in writing and directing for cinema and television.
• DHEC Production: A 2-year diploma program (M1/M2) in production and distribution for cinema.
• MFA Filmmaking: A 2-year diploma program in English, focusing on writing and directing for cinema and television.
• ESRA New York: A 1-year program in English, focusing on cinema and sound careers.
• ESRA Junior: Initiation stages for high school students in audiovisual fields.

Admission Criteria

• Public concerned: Individuals seeking to evolve towards project management in the cinema and audiovisual sector.
• Prerequisites:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (level 4).
  • Candidates without a diploma: 2 years of experience minimum in audiovisual or cinema.

Program Details

Chargé de Production Program

• Title: Chargé de production cinéma et audiovisuel.
• Duration: 6 months.
• Total hours: 780 hours (500 hours in-center over 4 months and 280 hours of internship in a company over 2 months).
• Maximum number of trainees: 16.
• Tuition fee: 9,500 €.
• Location: ESRA Paris, ESRA Bretagne, ESRA Côte d'Azur.

Objectives of the Formation

1. Analyze an audiovisual or cinematographic project and identify technical, artistic, material, and human constraints.
2. Formalize administrative documents and create collaborative tools.
3. Apply legal, regulatory, and environmental standards of the audiovisual industry.
4. Budget human and material resources and follow financial data throughout the project.
5. Plan, organize, and supervise all production phases, from pre-production to post-production.
6. Recruit technical personnel and collaborate with teams.
7. Understand the ecosystem of the audiovisual and cinematographic sector to build a professional project.

Program Structure

• Modules:
  • Audiovisual professions and productions.
  • Meeting with a production professional.
  • Applied office software.
  • Network/project professional/watching.
  • Inclusion/VHMSS.
  • Eco-production.
  • Project development and presentation.
  • Production and financing dossier.
  • Production management.
  • Directing.
  • Assistant directing.
  • Script.
  • Introduction to distribution.
  • Introduction to shooting methodology.
  • Introduction to camera/image/montage/sound.
  • Tutored project: from preparation to post-production, how to reduce the carbon footprint of a project.
  • Tutored project: writing a fiction production dossier.
  • Internship.
  • Certification exams.

Evaluation and Certification

• Evaluation methods: Professional situation exercises (written and oral exams).
• Certification: Title RNCP38766 "Chargé de production cinéma et audiovisuel" - Professional purpose title of level 6, registered in the RNCP on 27/03/2024 by the decision of the commission of professional certification of France Competences (certifier: REALIS audiovisuel). Code NSF 323.

Career Opportunities

• Assistant production manager.
• Production manager.
• Administrative production manager.
• Production director.
• Assistant director.
• General manager.
• Post-production manager.
• Post-production director.

Financing Options

• CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation).
• Projet de Transition Professionnelle (PTP).
• AFDAS (OPCO of culture and audiovisual).
• Pôle emploi.
• Regional or territorial aids.
• Personal financing.
• Payment in installments possible.

Accessibility

• The formation is open to people with disabilities.
• We study each request to implement the necessary adaptations (accessible premises, adapted supports, personalized support).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a professional training and an initial training at ESRA?

• Professional training (or continuing education) is for adults (+18 years) in activity or reconversion, aiming to acquire new skills, specialize, or change jobs.
• Initial training is primarily for post-baccalaureate students, within the framework of a diploma course over several years.

Are ESRA Pro trainings recognized?

• Yes, our professional certification trainings are registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP), recognized by the State, and meet quality and employability standards defined by France Competences.

Can I follow the trainings at a distance?

• The majority of our long certification trainings are delivered in person, on our campuses in Paris, Nice, and Rennes, to guarantee total immersion in audiovisual practices.

What are the evaluation methods?

• According to the training, skills are evaluated continuously throughout the training, through practical exercises, professional situation exercises, individual or collective projects, and oral or presentation exams before a jury.

Will I obtain a diploma or certification at the end of the training?

• Yes, the certification trainings allow obtaining a professional certification recognized by the State, registered in the RNCP, delivered once all the competencies and requirements of the course have been validated.

Is it obligatory to do an internship as part of the training?

• This depends on the training followed. For long certification trainings, an internship or professional situation is often obligatory to guarantee real professional immersion.

How does the accompaniment for finding an internship work?

• ESRA Pro accompanies you throughout your training in finding internships, by offering personalized advice, a network of professional partners, and tools to enhance your application.

How long does the internship last in the context of the training?

• The duration of the internship depends on the training followed and the program's requirements. Generally, internships in long training last several weeks, often a minimum of 8 weeks, to ensure complete professional immersion.

When should I start looking for my internship?

• We advise you to start your internship search from the beginning of the training, or even before if you wish, to maximize your chances of finding a host structure adapted to your needs.

What are the job prospects or career change after the training?

• ESRA Pro trains for concrete and in-demand jobs in the audiovisual, cinema, production, and post-production sectors. Our trainings are designed to respond to the real needs of the market, allowing for a good rate of professional integration.

Can I integrate ESRA initial after a pro training?

• The initial training and professional training paths are distinct, but it is sometimes possible to consider a bridge according to your professional project and previous path. Each situation is studied case by case, and our team can accompany you in this process.