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23/7/26

AMCA and Septima Ars join forces

The Academy of Film and Audiovisual Professions (AMCA) in Paris and Septima Ars – Escuela de Cine y TV in Madrid are pooling their expertise in an ambitious partnership designed to strengthen exchanges between the two schools.

The Academy of Film and Audiovisual Professions (AMCA) in Paris and Septima Ars – Escuela de Cine y TV, an audiovisual training center based in Madrid, are joining forces in a partnership designed to strengthen exchanges between their two institutions.

Built on a shared commitment to long-term cooperation, this collaboration aims to create bridges between students, trainers, teachers and professionals in film, television and audiovisual media. It is grounded in a spirit of openness, reciprocity and complementary expertise.

The partnership will focus in particular on employment and career support, with internship offers and opportunities shared across both schools' networks, as well as information on industry events, productions, festivals and professional meetups.

On the teaching side, AMCA and Septima Ars will be able to develop exchanges between teachers, experts and guest speakers through masterclasses, lectures, workshops, case studies, testimonials and professional meetings. Student exchange projects may also be set up, under terms defined jointly for each initiative.

The two institutions are also committed to showcasing their joint initiatives in their communications, on their websites and social media, and at their events. Visits to each other's premises, technical facilities and equipment may also be organized to help each school better understand the other's training and creative environment.

Through this agreement, AMCA and Septima Ars share a common ambition: to give their students international exposure, strengthen the links between training and the professional world, and foster new forms of cooperation for careers in image and sound.

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In short,
the Academy of Film and Audiovisual Professions - AMCA means

A team of passionate teachers.

At AMCA, we believe that passion is the driving force behind all lasting learning. That is why our teaching team is made up of film and audiovisual professionals who have chosen to pass on their knowledge with high standards and, above all, with enthusiasm. Directors, cinematographers, editors, screenwriters, sound engineers and producers all share hands-on experience built over years of practice. Their mission: to offer much more than technical training.

At AMCA, you won't just learn a profession: you'll join a community of image makers committed to bringing forward a new generation of bold filmmakers. Our teachers inspire, guide and support each student as an individual, helping them assert their own vision of cinema.

Far from impersonal lectures, our workshops favor interaction, constructive criticism and ongoing dialogue. This strong human bond between teachers and students creates a lively, stimulating learning environment. Thanks to this closeness, each student receives individual support tailored to their progress and ambitions.

Premises equipped with the latest equipment.

Learning filmmaking today also means mastering tools that meet professional standards. That is why AMCA gives its students an outstanding technical environment. Our premises, designed to encourage creativity and collaboration, are equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment: 4K digital cameras, high-end sound gear, professional editing stations, soundproof studios, a color grading suite, a mixing room and TV control rooms. Every space is designed to recreate real shooting and post-production conditions.

Students have open, supervised access to this equipment throughout their studies, for class exercises as well as personal projects. From the first year, they learn industry-standard software such as DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Pro Tools and After Effects, so they are fully operational when they graduate.

At AMCA, we believe technical mastery and creative freedom go hand in hand: by putting the right tools in your hands, we give you the means to create images that reflect who you are.

Partnerships with the big names in cinema.

AMCA builds strong ties with leading film and audiovisual professionals and institutions to open the doors of the industry to its students. These partnerships take many forms: masterclasses with renowned directors and technicians, directing-actors workshops with experienced performers, writing residencies with festivals, co-productions with partner studios, film set visits… Through these connections, our students learn directly from the people who make today's cinema.

These exchanges also lead to many opportunities for internships, assistant positions on shoots and festival participation. The school is designed as a real springboard into professional life, and our curriculum is continuously updated to keep pace with the industry.

At AMCA, you will never be alone: you will be surrounded, challenged, supported and inspired by a network on the move, and you will discover cinema as it is made today.

Follow-up even in the professional world.

Joining AMCA means starting a structured journey that doesn't end with graduation. From the final year, each student receives personalized support to enter the job market: writing artistic proposals, preparing calls for projects, help with starting a company or obtaining intermittent worker status, and networking with recruiters and producers…

Many initiatives make this transition easier: pitch events, a job board, individual coaching, interview preparation workshops and mentoring.

The film industry is demanding and sometimes unpredictable: we want every graduate to leave well equipped, confident and ready to adapt. AMCA is not just a school, it's an ecosystem that keeps supporting its students after they enter the workforce. Making a film, launching a production company or joining a film crew takes preparation… and that's what we're here for.

Join the adventure

Apply directly on the AMCA website, we will contact you once the file has been studied.

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