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Awards and selections

A YEARLY AWARD-WINNING SCHOOL

Our students' talent and efforts are regularly rewarded at the world's most renowned festivals !

Mark Flanagan - Global Learning and Development Manager Feature Animation At Netflix - President of the ESMA 3D 2024 Jury

International festivals

OUR PRESTIGIOUS JURY MEMBERS

  • Global Learning and Development Manager Feature Animation at Netflix

    Mark Flanagan

    "For this ESMA 2024 jury, there is a good consistency of level between the films. They are all fantastic and of incredibly high quality. It was a pleasure to discover the students' creations."

    CG Animation & FX
  • Director of Animation DREAMWORKS ANIMATION

    SERRAND Kristof

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    The qualities of ESMA are the qualities of a very high-level school. The fact that an ESMA short film has been shortlisted for the Oscars is richly deserved!

    CG Animation & FX
  • ‎Head of International Outreach - DREAMWORKS

    Shelley Page

    I feel flattered to have been associated with the work of this wonderful school for so many years, and when I talk to my colleagues about it, I often tell them that ESMA is one of the 2 best schools, not just in France, but in the world. Shelley Page head of International Outreach DREAMWORKS

  • CEO & Owner at Mathematic Studio

    Guillaume Marien

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    CG Animation & FX
  • Production Director at Supamonks Studio

    Pierre de Cabissole

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    CG Animation & FX
  • 3D Supervisor and Co-Founder at Terminus

    Anthony Voisin

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    CG Animation & FX
  • Head of development at Xilam Animation

    Marie Laurence Turpin

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    CG Animation & FX
  • Head of Recruitment at Framestore

    Ian Landman

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    CG Animation & FX
Certification

ESMA CERTIFIED BY THE ROOKIES AGAIN THIS YEAR

The “Rookies Certified School” accreditation is awarded to the best creative schools in the world.

This certification is supported by industry experts and acts as a mark of quality, identifying the schools best equipped to prepare artists for careers in the creative industries.

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Professional world

The opportunity of a lifetime

Our students are sought after by studios from around the world

Joining ESMA means becoming part of its extensive professional network. Give yourself the opportunity to catch the attention of leading animation studios and grow alongside the most talented professionals in the video game, culture, and film industries.

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International

You are the creative French touch

Thanks to its strong reputation for excellence, ESMA is a well-respected quality label among professionals worldwide. Our students consistently showcase award-winning work at major festivals that honor creativity – including the Brussels Short Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, VES Awards Underexposed, SOFIE Awards, and Tokyo Anime Awards… – and are often hired abroad !

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THE CREATIVE WORKS OF OUR STUDENTS

TOP-LEVEL WORK !

Because a picture is worth a thousand words, explore the passion, talent and dedication of our students through their graphic creations.

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