Applied Arts
Foundation
Drawing, visual storytelling, artistic fundamentals.
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Animation, VFX
& Real-Time Cinema
Higher education in image-making careers: 2D/3D Animation, Visual Effects, and Cinema.
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Since 1999
Our DNA
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A School of Excellence Rooted in Creation
Founded in 1999 by its General Director Franck Petitta, École Méliès trains students for careers in animation, cinema, special effects, and immersive technologies.
Heir to a visionary imagination, the school prepares image artisans capable of combining creativity and technical innovation in the service of ambitious projects.
The School is a place of creation and transformation.
Franck Petitta, Director
THE MÉLIÈS EXPERIENCE
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IN 3D
Enjoy an immersive experience. Move freely through our film sets and classrooms directly from your screen.
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A LIFE-SIZE
CAMPUS
A low-energy building at the heart of a tree-filled park. Bright spaces and a direct connection to nature for limitless creativity.
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THE SCHOOL IN ACTION
Our Partners
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UPEC
INA
PARTNERSHIP
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The school also launched Europe’s first training programme in virtual production supervision.
These projects are part of its 25th anniversary momentum and the “France 2030 – La Grande Fabrique de l’Image” recovery plan, with support from the CNC.
École Méliès invests in innovative facilities and programmes to prepare Image Artisans for the careers of tomorrow.
Join us and help shape the future of cinema.
FRANCE 2030
CNC
LA GRANDE
FABRIQUE DE L'IMAGE
This investment plan aims to position France as a leader in several strategic sectors, including digital technologies.
By being part of “La Grande Fabrique de l’Image” within the “France 2030” framework, École Méliès strengthens its position as a key player in training for image-related careers.
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