École Internationale de Création Audiovisuelle et de Réalisation

The International Film School of Paris (French: École internationale de Création audiovisuelle et de Réalisation, EICAR) is a private film school^[1] founded in 1972 by Jean-Paul Vuillin, producer and director of film.

International students

In 2000 the school opened an English speaking department where all film courses were offered in English. In 2008, students from 56 different countries were enrolled in this department. The curriculum includes courses in both technical and creative crafts. production, directing, cinematography, sound, musical composition, editing, special effects, acting, script writing... Students can either take degrees (Bachelor or Masters) in practical hands on film making, and production, choose to take short intensive courses, or enroll in the one year courses. The school is situated in the heart of France's largest filming studios, in the ICADE Park/ St Denis, Paris North. The graduation at the school in June 2008 was presided over by Claude Lelouch.

The International Film School of Paris, EICAR, is a film school and an independent, short-film production house. Over 300 short films are produced each year on HD, 35mm, super 16mm and DV.

Cannes Programme

EICAR arranges for 30 of its students to become reporters for a week at the Cannes Film Festival, allocating places on a competitive basis.

Location

EICAR Group runs a large international campus in Paris and one in Lyon.

References

^ Piquemal, Marie (12 June 2023). "«J'ai acheté du gros flan» : Eicar, l'école de ciné qui ne vend que du rêve". Libération (in French). Retrieved 1 February 2024. (subscription required)

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[1] Piquemal, Marie (12 June 2023). "«J'ai acheté du gros flan» : Eicar, l'école de ciné qui ne vend que du rêve". Libération (in French). Retrieved 1 February 2024. (subscription required)

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