Paris Campus

Creative Industries, Film & Audiovisual School – West Paris

Paris, Capital of Creation

Since 1988, 3iS Paris has welcomed students to a modern 17,000 m² campus where artistic and creative ambitions come to life. Located just outside Paris in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, the campus is designed to spark imagination, develop professional skills, and turn passion into expertise across the full spectrum of cultural and creative industries.

What if there were a place where your creativity set the rules?

For nearly 40 years, 3iS Paris has been a hub of creativity and professional training.

As the largest film and creative arts school in Europe, 3iS offers an unparalleled environment for aspiring professionals. Located in the bustling business park of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines—just 20 minutes from the Château of Versailles and 30 minutes from the heart of Paris—the campus spans nearly 17,000 m² across three buildings and includes an exclusive 200-unit student residence.

Here, students live and learn in a space designed to mirror the creative industries: film sets, a 300 m² live performance stage, cinema studios, sound mixing suites, acting and drawing rooms, video game labs, and more. It’s a place where imagination meets hands-on experience, allowing you to develop your skills, experiment, and transform your passion into professional expertise—every day, in a real-world creative environment.

Each year, more than 1,000 industry professionals, experts, and artists bring their experience to campus, teaching both technical skills and creative know-how through innovative courses, tutorials, and masterclasses. They also mentor and supervise student projects under the guidance of dedicated program leaders, ensuring every student gains practical, hands-on experience in a real-world context.

Facilities at the Paris Campus

Our Paris campus features state-of-the-art facilities, continuously updated to match industry standards. Modern workspaces and fully equipped production and post-production studios provide an environment where creativity thrives, and professional skills are honed. Here, every day is an opportunity to shape the future.

Equipment

Filming Equipment:

Cameras: C100 (Canon), PMW 200 (Sony), PXW-Z190 (Sony), Z280 (Sony), FS7 (Sony), RED (Dragon 6K, Scarlett…)
Photography: Alpha 7s II and III + various lenses + DJI Ronin stabilizer, Osmo…
Drones: Phantom IV, DJI Inspire, Mini 3…
Rigging: Cranes (ABC, Hague…), dollies, various sliders…

Lighting (Traditional and LED):

Cinema Lights: Various open-face or Fresnel lens projectors (blondes, mandarins, 1KW Fresnels…), Alladdin, Astera Helios, Aputure minette…
Live Performance Lights: PAR 64, profiles, moving heads (Colorado, Robin 600, Spot, Wash…), light bars (Funstrips)…
Lighting Consoles: Grandma Light, UltraLight, Command Wing…

Audio Equipment:

Sound Systems / L-Acoustic Inventory:
- WST Line Source System (KARA, DVDOSC, ARCS), KS28, SB18, SB15…
- Coaxial speakers (X12, X8…)
- Dedicated amplifiers: LA48, LA4X, LA8, LA12X…
Microphones and Recording Equipment:
- For Voice Recording (Cinema): SM58 (Shure), M88 (Beyer Dynamic), E835 (Sennheiser), 4041 (Audio-Technica), Wireless Kits (Sennheiser)
- For Voice Recording (Studio): M160 (Beyer Dynamic), U87 and U89 (Neumann), TLM103…
- Recorders: Zoom H6, MixPre-3, Tascam…
- For Instrument Recording: Audix kit, SM57 (Shure), Beta 52 (Shure)…
- For Ambient Sounds: Duo A1 (Prodipe), KM184 (Neumann), Sennheiser MKH and ME series…
Sound Diffusion and Monitoring Systems:
- Monitoring speakers: HS7, HS80, MSP5 (Yamaha), MK2, Eon (JBL), MS40 (Behringer)…
Mixing Consoles and Audio Peripherals:
- Analog Consoles: Mackie (Yamaha), GL3800 (Allen & Heath), and others
- Digital Consoles: VI1, SI Expression, SI Impact (Soundcraft); SQ6 (Allen & Heath); WING (Behringer); M7CL (Yamaha); Calrec Brio and others

Multicam Control Rooms:

Switchers: Blackmagic HD and 4K, Tricaster TC1 and TC2, Sony XVS 6000
Robotic Cameras: Panasonic

Software:
Adobe Suite / Da Vinci Resolve / Avid Media Composer / Pro Tools / Ableton / Logic Pro X / Toon Boom / Dpaint / Unreal Engine / Unity / Zbrush / Substance Painter / Celtx / Avid Media Composer Ultimate / Logic Pro…

IT Equipment:
Mac Studio, Mac Mini, Dell Precision, iLok keys…

Rental Equipment:

Camera Units: Alexa and F55 (Panavision)
Cinema Lighting and Rigging: Lumex, Cinesyl, Panalux
Live Performance Consoles and Lights: Remote, Novelty group, 4J
Backline: Tomahawk, Easy Backline
Audio Equipment: 664, 633 recorders, Sanken capsules (DCA, Tapage et Nocturne)

Facilities

3 buildings covering over 16,000 m²
300-seat screening room
1 radio studio
4 drawing and modeling workshops
140 m² film set (Haussmann-style apartment with removable decor)
110 m² green screen TV studio
10 computer rooms with 20 to 30 workstations each
1 Fab Lab (3D printer, laser cutter, etc.)
2 recording studios
300 m² live performance stage
16 sound editing suites
4 sound mixing and mastering suites
2 digital projection booths
3 120 m² film studios
70 autonomous editing and color grading suites
2 technical equipment stores

Student Life in Paris

Experience vibrant student life at 3iS Paris! Through the Student Union (BDE) and diverse clubs—Film, Music, Photography, Beekeeping, and more—students connect over shared passions, build lasting friendships, and enrich their professional skills. Signature events such as 3iS Fest and student parties make each year truly memorable.

Paris, the City of Light, is a global hub of culture and creativity. As the world’s capital of fashion, cinema, and the arts, it offers endless inspiration through iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and international events. Whether your passion lies in cinema, music, design, or visual arts, Paris provides an unparalleled stage for artistic expression.

At 3iS Paris, you’ll immerse yourself in a creative capital where innovation meets tradition—an ideal launchpad for your artistic career.

Our residences in Paris West

The 3iS Paris student residence is just steps from campus and a 10-minute walk from local shops, offering a secure, comfortable, and vibrant place to live. International students enjoy priority access, helping them settle in and feel at home from the very first day.

The residence features 200 fully equipped studios, ranging from 14 to 25 m², designed for independence and convenience.

For those looking for alternative options, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines offers a variety of nearby accommodations, from student residences to studios and shared apartments. Wherever you choose to live, you’ll be part of a supportive, creative community that enhances your Parisian experience.