A school open to all
The Ecole de la Cité currently offers two courses: screenwriting and directing, two of the most prestigious professions in the movies. Each year-group will be made up of thirty students.
Lasting two years, these courses will be open to anyone aged 18-25. They are entirely free, except for the registration fee* and social security.
* The registration fee is 200 euros per year and can be paid in four installments.

The focus on practical training
The Ecole de la Cité aims to deliver professional training. A large majority of the instructors will be film and TV professionals. Master-classes given by world-renowned talents will be another way of passing on experience, not just theoretical knowledge. Above all, thanks to their presence in the Cité du Cinéma, students will be in constant contact with industry professionals.
Practical work experience will also be an important part of the course. Students will do several internships on set, in editing suites or in workshops. They will also have to bring to fruition team projects with students from both courses: script writing, directing actors and shooting short films will enable them all to try their hand at every job on set (actor, director of photography, cameraman, sound, grip...).
Last but not least, the students will be taught the theoretical fundamentals of filmmaking and how the industry works. Great importance will also be given to learning and speaking English, which is more than ever a decisive factor in student’s employment prospects.

A diploma recognized by the industry
Thanks to the focus on practical experience and knowledge, students will graduate with a diploma that is recognized by film and TV professionals. They can aim to work in movies, TV or the internet. Or (plutôt And) the production of short films, fictions, series, documentaries or commercials.