Walking in Paris often feels like a surreal experience for usfilm lovers. A ten-minute stroll can take you from the spot where Godard shot Breathlessto the Bir-Hakeim bridge from Inception. And on your way toBir-Hakeim, you might encounter another famous film location from BeforeSunset, Emily in Paris, Mission Impossible, or La Haine. Thecity has not changed much since the French New Wave, and I do not think thatany place in the world is more intimately tied to cinema and its history,except perhaps Los Angeles. It is a city for art and creatives, and we believethat there is no better place to learn filmmaking than its birthplace. Our exceptionculturelle puts the artist above the industry, and that is the reason whyfilmmakers from all over the world flock to Paris to seek freedom in their art.
Today, Paris has become a global and alternative hub for filmproduction that aims to be more artistically focused than Hollywood. Directorslike Justine Triet, Julia Ducournau, or Gaspar Noé have become global phenomenaboth in movie festivals and at the box office. But they are only a fraction ofwhat French cinema has to offer. With the generalization of internationalco-production between countries, France has also become an almost mandatorypartner to produce ambitious projects. Wong Kar-Wai, David Lynch, MohamedSalat-Haroun (who also happens to teach at our school), Michael Haneke, andmany more were able to make the movies that we love so much thanks to thesupport of France. Whether your goal is to remain in France or to workelsewhere, creating a network in Paris can be a difference maker to become afilmmaker.
AMCA provides the support you need to succeed in the filmindustry. Our experienced teachers mentor and guide you through practicalexercises and hands-on shoots, helping you develop artistic vision andessential technical skills. The curriculum introduces you to all key roles on afilm set before you specialize. AMCA’s strong industry network securesinternships, builds your resume, and supports your job search even aftergraduation.
Choosing Paris to study cinema is also choosing Paris to livein. It’s choosing the aerial metropolitan that runs over the Seine next to theTour Eiffel every day, the beauty of its architecture, the food, the vibes…Paris is an unforgettable experience, and a lot of internationals never want toleave it once they set foot on French soil. The city is very international, andit is easy to find a community while we also teach French to help withintegration into the students' lives. We also offer help with the accommodationand the process to obtain a visa, thanks to our partner. Join us at AMCA andtake the first step toward building your filmmaking career in one of theworld’s most inspiring cities. Discover your creative potential in Paris: applynow and make your mark in cinema.
