Application & Admission
at École Méliès

The École Georges Méliès offers four programs in the visual-media sector: a one-year Fine Arts Preparatory Class; a five-year Animated Image Designer program (Stop-Motion, 2D and 3D); a five-year Cinema & New Technologies program (live-action filmmaking, real-time VFX, virtual and augmented reality); and a 12-month Professional Program in Virtual Production Supervision. The two five-year curricula are interconnected and lead to joint, cross-disciplinary projects.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

The terms and conditions of entry can changed according to the course and/or year chosen.

Academic year 2025–2026: A few places still available!

Fine Arts Preparatory

Interview and application fee €90

FINE ARTS PREPARATORY

A few places still available!

To join our Prep, you must pass a motivation interview and hold the baccalaureate, as well as have solid general and artistic knowledge, skills in applied arts, and an open mindset.

At the end of this year, depending on your level, you may enter Year 1 of Animated Image Artisan or Cinema & New Technologies Artisan.

Terms:
• Follow the online application process
• The School will contact you to schedule the motivation interview

Apply

Animated Image Artisan

Animated cinema (Stop Motion 2D/3D) and special effects — Entrance exam

Animated Image Artisan — 2026–2027

Tests

Illustration test (remote)
Observation / perspective test (on campus)
Film culture multiple-choice test (on campus)
Motivation interview with portfolio (on campus)

Entrance exam dates

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Saturday, March 21, 2026

Prerequisites

Hold the Baccalaureate (high-school diploma)
Pass the entrance exam
Have general and artistic culture and ease with digital tools

Application fee: €90

Apply

Cinema Artisan

Real-time 3D, real-time VFX, Motion capture, Virtual stage — Entrance exam

Cinema Artisan — 2026–2027

1st test: creative assignment (at home)

Upon registration, the theme is emailed to you. You have 8 days to produce a free-form piece on this theme: video, photo series, photo-novel, clip, film excerpt, etc. (max 2 min). The goal is to assess creativity, not technical quality.

On the day: on-site tests

Film culture multiple-choice test
Interview with the panel

Selection criteria

Creativity of the 8-day assignment
MCQ results
Motivation interview

Prerequisites

Hold the Baccalaureate (high-school diploma)
Pass the entrance exam
Have strong general culture and ease with digital tools

Application fee: €90

Apply

Professional Program

12-month professional training, pioneering in Europe for a future-ready, innovative career.

VIRTUAL PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

WHO IS IT FOR?

Recent graduates from film schools or 3D animation schools wishing to specialise in VP
VFX supervisors, cinematographers, DITs with professional experience seeking to broaden their skills
Professionals working in virtual production companies seeking to progress

ADMISSION

Online application: forms.studizz.fr
→ CV → portfolio → cover letter
€90 application fee

Apply

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