Overview

Documentary Film Production from École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay offers theoretical and practical teaching in the form of courses and workshops (approximately 390 hours) that can be completed by internships. The schooling takes place over two semesters (from the beginning of October to the end of September of the following year).

Theoretical courses include several modules: history and aesthetics of the genre, audiovisual law, knowledge of collections and document research, audiovisual production and documentary markets, methodology of the oral interview, etc.

Practical courses and workshops (image and sound capture and editing, design and production of documentaries for the digital environment) enable students to produce linear or interactive documentaries.

Careers

Over the past ten years, graduates have entered the labour market either as assistant directors or directors for radio or television documentaries, or in executive positions in production companies, cultural institutions or television channels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Documentary film and television producers and directors (cinema, television, radio, web)

Sectors of activity: film, television and web radio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-13 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gif-sur-Yvette, France

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 8 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of at least a Master's degree in arts (history, literature, economics, philosophy, sociology, info-com, cinema and audiovisual, etc.) or in science (physics, mathematics, medicine, biology, etc.);

holders of a degree from a business school, an engineering school, an institute of political studies, or a higher education establishment of the Ministry of Culture;

For foreign students: holders of a degree corresponding to the M1 (four years of higher education);

Professionals (directors, cinematographers, editors, etc.) wishing to complete their training.

Salaried and casual workers in the entertainment industry can apply for personal and professional validation (VAPP). The equivalence of diplomas or professional experience with the M1 will be validated by an ad hoc commission.

Level of English required: equivalent to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

3500 EUR / year

≈ 3500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3500 EUR / year

≈ 3500 EUR / year

Additional Details

3,500 euros for initial training (must be 27 years old or younger in the year of registration);

7,500 for professional training

Living costs

Gif-sur-Yvette

France

640 - 950 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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