Film and Audiovisual School – Nantes 

Nantes, Art in Action

3iS Nantes welcomes you to a modern 3,600 m² campus where your artistic ambitions come to life! Located in one of France’s top student cities, the campus is much more than a learning space—it’s a true sanctuary of inspiration. Every corner, color, and light is designed to spark your imagination and fuel your passion.

Celebrated for its rich heritage, lively culture, and commitment to sustainability, Nantes consistently ranks among France’s top student cities. From iconic events like the Festival des 3 Continents, Voyage à Nantes, and Hellfest, to cutting-edge performances and concerts at Stereolux, the city provides a vibrant and inspiring environment for students to grow both personally and professionally.

As a hub of the creative industries, Nantes offers countless opportunities for innovation, artistic expression, and professional networking.

Joining 3iS Nantes means immersing yourself in a creative city where tradition and innovation converge, and where your future truly begins.

Facilities at the Nantes Campus 

Nestled in an inspiring setting within a wooded park and just 15 minutes from downtown, every facility and technical installation at 3iS Nantes is carefully designed to reflect the dynamic ecosystem of creative professionals who share their passion. Our fully equipped professional equipment hub is constantly updated to keep pace with the latest industry standards. Notably,
3iS Nantes is the only school in France to feature a Dolby Atmos-certified studio—the new benchmark for immersive sound—with 13 speakers enabling precise mixing and spatialization for cinema and music.

State-of-the-Art Equipment at 3iS Nantes

  • Dolby Atmos Studio: 1 fully equipped immersive sound studio.
  • Recording Studio: Complete with a professional control room.
  • Immersive Mixing Auditoriums: 2 spaces for music and film mixing.
  • Editing & Mixing Booths: 7 dedicated workstations.
  • Lighting: 28 new LED projectors (white, bi-color, and RGB, 60–300W) and 18 light stands.
  • Photography & Cameras: 2 Canon EOS R cameras, 4 Canon C70, and 3 Canon XF-605 cameras.
  • Lenses: 4 prime cinema lenses, 2 cinema zooms, 4 photo zooms.
  • Camera Support: 4 shoulder rigs (Shape), 5 fluid tripods, 6 monopods, 4 stabilizers (DJI RS2 & Ronin M), 2 sliders (iFootage Shark S1S), and a 2m crane.
  • Sound Recording: 13 professional recorders (Sound Devices MixPre 6, Zoom F8, Zoom H6) and 30 microphones of various types.

Every piece of equipment is regularly updated to match industry standards, giving students the tools they need to learn and create in a professional environment.

Facilities at 3iS Nantes

  • Auditorium: 100-seat capacity
  • Classrooms: 7 fully equipped teaching rooms
  • Computer labs: 2 modern IT rooms
  • Equipment store: Professional technical gear available for student use
  • Seminar rooms: 5 dedicated spaces for workshops and tutorials
  • Student Terraces: Outdoor spaces for relaxation and collaboration
  • Winter Garden Patio: A bright, inviting indoor-outdoor area
  • Green Spaces: Multiple landscaped areas for study and leisure
  • Outdoor parking: Approximately 100 spaces

Student life in Nantes 

Experience the vibrant student life at 3iS Nantes! From the Student Union (BDE) to the film club—especially during Wednesday evening campus sessions, where you can advance your projects and exchange ideas—students connect through shared passions, building strong networks while enriching their professional experience. It’s also the perfect opportunity to collaborate on personal projects in teams, like running your own mini production agency.

Throughout the year, a variety of events—integration day, student olympics, themed parties, and the end-of-year gala—create lasting memories.

Student housing in Nantes 

3iS Nantes students can enjoy priority access to City Résidence, offering fully equipped, modern accommodations with fitness rooms, laundry facilities, co-living and co-working spaces, shared gardens, Wi-Fi, and all essentials included.
Students benefit from a €100 discount on application fees with their enrollment certificate. Additional rental and co-living options are also available and can be sent by email.

  • Student Life Office: +33 2 72 25 65 01 (Stéphanie Allenou)
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