Applications Open for Université d’Été Programme 2025 at La Fémis!

The Université d’Été Programme is a prestigious two-month training course at La Fémis, one of the top film schools in the world, under the French Ministry of Culture. This program is designed for 12 to 15 young directors or film students from across the globe, offering them hands-on technical knowledge and practical training to excel in documentary filmmaking.

La Fémis is a prestigious public school under the French Ministry of Culture and one of the best film schools in the world.

Scholarship Opportunity for Indian Filmmakers

Each year, the French Embassy in India awards a fully funded scholarship to ONE talented Indian filmmaker selected for the programme. The scholarship includes:

  • Monthly stipend
  • Round-trip airfare to France
  • Tuition fees
  • Overseas medical insurance
  • Assistance with accommodation
  • Student visa fee waiver
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
  • The programme is an 8-week intensive course of documentary filmmaking

  • Dates: 9th July to 5th September 2025

  • Fluency in written and spoken French is expected. Non-francophone candidates must possess a minimum A2-level certification.

  • Candidates must be under 27 years of age as of 1st January 2025.

  • Send your application to [email protected] with the subject line: “Candidature UE 2025 La Fémis”.

  • Application Deadline: 10 April 2025