Study Film-Making, Sound & Acting in Paris
3 weeks. Different roles. One short film to create together.
Discover how films are written, directed, shot, recorded, performed and edited — and find out which part of the film-making process suits you best. During this three-week, English-taught summer school at 3iS Paris West, you will experiment with directing, cinematography, sound, acting for camera and post-production before bringing everything together in a collaborative short film. You will learn by doing, work with professional equipment, collaborate with an international group and experience film and culture in Paris.
Campus
Paris West
Entry requirements
No previous technical experience is required. A good command of English is necessary to follow the course and participate fully in projects.
Certification
3iS Certificate.
Who is it for?
Secondary-school students, university students and young adults who want to explore film and audiovisual careers through a practical, international experience.
At a glance
Duration
3 weeks
Languages
English
Dates
5–23 July 2027
Pace
Full Time
Study format
On-Campus
Accomodation
included / 3–25 July 2027
Tuition fees - Non-French tax residents
€4,400 – accommodation included
From idea to screen
Over three weeks, you will discover how an idea becomes a film. Writing, directing, cinematography, sound, acting for camera and post-production come together in one hands-on learning experience.
The aim is not to specialize straight away. Instead, you will explore how different film-making roles work together, understand the creative process from start to finish and identify the areas that interest you most. Based in the professional studios and sound stages of 3iS Paris West, the program combines practical workshops, filming, teamwork and cultural experiences in Paris.
A first immersion in film-making designed to help you understand cinema by creating it.
Who is this film summer school for?
This program is ideal if you want to:
Directing, cinematography, sound, acting and editing: move between different roles and discover which parts of the film-making process suit you best.
From the first days of the program, you will work with cameras, sound equipment and post-production tools.
Everything you learn leads towards one shared goal: developing and producing a collaborative short film.
Filmed scenes, directing exercises, sound projects and on-camera performances will give you practical work that you can begin using in a creative portfolio.
Sound stages, studios, image and sound equipment, and post-production facilities allow you to learn in an environment inspired by professional film and audiovisual production.
You will be guided by lecturers and visiting professionals from the film and audiovisual industries, who will share methods, feedback and practical advice throughout the program.
The Summer School is taught entirely in English and brings together participants with different cultures, creative influences and perspectives.
Working in an international team also helps you develop the communication and collaboration skills needed in today’s creative industries.
Screenings, film-related visits and cultural activities extend the learning experience beyond the campus and allow you to explore Paris through film and the arts.
Single-room accommodation from 3 to 25 July 2027 is included in the tuition fee, making the program easier to organize for international participants.
The program concludes with a screening of the films and projects created during the three weeks — a final opportunity to present your work and celebrate the experience with the group.
What you will learn
By the end of the three weeks, you will have:
From idea to scene
Discover how to develop a scene and prepare it for the screen.
You will explore:
Practical project: develop a scene that will be taken into production.
Camera. Light. Action.
Discover the fundamentals of film directing and cinematography.
You will explore:
Practical project: shoot several scenes while rotating through different crew roles.
Make the story heard
Explore how sound shapes storytelling, emotion and atmosphere.
You will work on:
Practical project: create the sound world of a filmed sequence.
Bring the story to life
Discover the specific techniques required for screen acting.
You will work on:
Practical project: rehearse, perform and film a range of scenes.
Turn footage into film
Discover how editing shapes the story, rhythm and emotional impact of a film.
You will explore:
Practical project: contribute to the post-production of the collaborative short film.
The Summer Film project
From the first idea to the final screening
The different disciplines come together in one shared project: the production of a short film.
Participants develop the story, prepare the scenes, organize the shoot and rotate responsibilities across different creative and technical roles. The film is then edited, sound-designed and finalized before being screened. The objective is simple: to experience the film-making process first-hand and understand how a team transforms an idea into a completed film.
Final Screening
Your film. On the big screen.
The Summer School concludes with a screening of the films and projects created during the three weeks. It is a final opportunity to present your work, share your creative achievements and celebrate the experience with the group.
Experience Paris West
Learn film. Experience Paris.
For three weeks, Paris area becomes an extension of the classroom. Screenings, film-related visits and cultural activities allow you to experience the city through cinema and the arts while broadening your creative references.
What you will leave with
At the end of the program, you will leave with:
Try different roles. Find your direction. Make a film.
Tailor-made film and creative programs for partners
For groups of 15 participants or more, 3iS works with universities, schools and international partners to create tailor-made programs in English or French, adapted to their objectives, calendar and student profile.
Interested in developing a program for your students? Contact our International Relations team at international@3is.fr to discuss your preferred dates, format and objectives.
