Montpellier’s full range of training courses for the CCIs

ESMA is one of only two French schools ranked in the Top 10 of the International Animation Schools and Colleges Ranking 2022. Furthermore, it is one of the most highly regarded [MI1] schools in the world for training in 3D animation.

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Ranked in 2022 by the Rookies as the world's best special effects school, ARTFX is the industry reference in visual effects and a major player in the Montpellier Métropole area’s CCI ecosystem.

Not only is Montpellier a major hotspot for cinema and television series, it also offers a wide range of training courses for the audiovisual industry.

The number of animation and special effects courses available in Montpellier is one of the area's many benefits. There is a rich network of highly regarded private art school spread evenly around the territory covering a diverse range of topics and a full range of sought-after specialties.

The video game sector is constantly growing with a wealth of job opportunities. In France, 75 schools provide training for these careers. Twelve of these schools are in Montpellier, making the Mediterranean city one of the key hotspots for video game training.

While 3D animation, special effects and gaming are the lifeblood of the city's training programmes, Montpellier also boasts high-quality courses for the cinema and sound industries. The reasons for this are twofold: production studios are multiplying in Montpellier and the number of films and series being shot in town is growing exponentially. Therefore, the network of schools that offer training in these disciplines is also expanding: major school openings include Cinécréatis, part of the Icônes network, which is now located in the town's creative hub, Cité Créative.

Here is an overview of Montpellier’s training courses.

While 3D animation, special effects and gaming are the lifeblood of the city's training programmes, Montpellier also boasts high-quality courses for the cinema and sound industries. The reasons for this are twofold: production studios are multiplying in Montpellier and the number of films and series being shot in town is growing exponentially. Therefore, the network of schools that offer training in these disciplines is also expanding: major school openings include Cinécréatis, part of the Icônes network, which is now located in the town's creative hub, Cité Créative.

Here is an overview of Montpellier’s training courses.

Hilarious pirates, crazy ducks, and other funny figures from Montpellier’s animation schools such as Esma and ArtFX are hits at the top festivals in France and abroad. They are the result of cutting-edge training programs.