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École Supérieure d'Études Cinématographiques (ESEC)

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ESEC is a private film school founded in Paris in 1973. It teaches directing, production, editing and visual effects for cinema and television over three years, with a programme built around making films. Teaching is in French.

CampusFrance
Paris
Private school
3Programmes
0Taught in English
€2,770Tuition from, a year
3Bachelor’s programmes

École Supérieure d'Études Cinématographiques (ESEC) tuition fees for international students

Yearly tuition as published by the school. Fees can change, so check the school’s website before you apply.

Bachelor’s€2,770 – €12,840

A year. Range across the programmes listed at this level.

Programmes at École Supérieure d'Études Cinématographiques (ESEC)

Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, with the teaching language and yearly fee for each.

Assistant Director for Film and Audiovisual Production (Filmmaking & On-Set Professions, Screenwriting, Documentary Production)

French
€11,100 – €12,340a year

Chargé de production et de distribution d'œuvres cinématographiques ou audiovisuelles

French
€2,770 – €8,250a year

Special effects editor for film or audiovisual productions

French
€12,840a year
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When should I apply to École Supérieure d'Études Cinématographiques (ESEC)?

École Supérieure d'Études Cinématographiques (ESEC) sets its own dates for each intake, and popular programmes can fill before the final deadline. Applying early gives you more choice and leaves time for your student visa.

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Programme information comes from the CampusArt catalogue. Last updated November 2026.

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