EICAR Lyon

What EICAR Lyon does

EICAR is a private French film and audiovisual school (École de cinéma et d'audiovisuel), with an institutional history dating to 1976 and a current operating footprint in Paris and Lyon (Villeurbanne). It serves high-school graduates, bachelor's-degree holders, international students, and career changers seeking practical preparation in film, television, audiovisual production, acting, sound and music, VFX, makeup FX, and related disciplines. The school reports 12,800 alumni, 300 professional trainers/intervenants, more than 500 student productions annually, and 9,000 m² of facilities across the two campuses. (Primary source:.)

EICAR's program portfolio includes the Advanced Technician Diploma in Audiovisual (BTS Audiovisuel), bachelor's programs in cinema/audiovisual, acting, prosthetic makeup FX, and sound/music, specialized master's degrees, one-year B3 programs, and English-taught Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts international programs. The curriculum covers image, sound, editing and post-production, production management, screenwriting, VFX, directing, acting, makeup FX, and sound design, with practical production work supported by Blackmagic Design equipment. Its AI Film Directing Master's program (Mastère Auteur Réalisateur de Films IA) teaches AI-generated video and AI-assisted filmmaking; the input does not identify proprietary models or an internally developed AI platform.

EICAR's stated revenue model consists of tuition and registration fees, billed annually for BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs, with apprenticeship/alternance funding through OPCO Atlas. Student acquisition is event- and community-led through open houses, discovery days, workshops, education fairs, industry masterclasses, digital/social channels, and alumni referrals. The institution is part of YNOV Campus, which provides student information systems, shared services, and organizational support, while PAN Groupe (PAN Cinéma, PAN Distribution, and PAN Animation) is installed on the Paris campus and gives students direct exposure to production and distribution operations.

Name

EICAR Lyon

Legal name

PARIS EICAR CAMPASS

Website

https://eicar.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EICAR is a private French film and audiovisual school serving students and career changers through practical programs in production, directing, acting, sound, VFX, and AI-assisted filmmaking across its Paris and Lyon campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Students pay tuition fees for various programs including BTS Audiovisuel, Bachelors, and Mastères. Fees are referred to as 'Frais de formation' on the school website.
2. Apprenticeship/Alternance Funding: The school acts as a CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) with apprenticeship contracts funded by OPCO Atlas, providing alternative revenue stream for students pursuing work-study programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EICAR Lyon is a French film and audiovisual school delivering professional education programs from BTS technical diplomas through Bachelor's and Master's degrees in cinema, audiovisual production, sound/music, acting, and prosthetic makeup FX. Programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on production work, leveraging an on-campus production and distribution company (PAN Groupe) and 300 industry professionals as instructors. EICAR also offers English-taught international programs (BFA, MFA, one-year, summer workshops) for international students.

Product overview

EICAR Lyon is a film and audiovisual school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs ranging from BTS technical diplomas to Master's degrees. The school operates on a platform-plus-modules architecture with core programs including BTS Audiovisuel (technical diploma), Bachelor programs (cinema, acting, sound, makeup FX), and specialized Mastère programs including a unique AI Film Directing track. International students can access English-language BFA and MFA programs. All programs emphasize practical production experience with over 500 student productions annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS Audiovisuel Two-year technical diploma program in audiovisual arts with specializations in image, sound, editing/post-production, and production management, leading to a state-recognized French diploma. Targeted at high school graduates.
• Bachelor Cinéma & Audiovisuel Three-year undergraduate degree program covering film directing, screenwriting, editing, VFX, and production, with various specializations including Montage VFX, Réalisation Cinéma & Audiovisuel, Scénario, and Assistant Réalisateur.
• Bachelor Acting Three-year program training students in acting performance for film and audiovisual productions.
• Bachelor Plasticien Maquilleur FX Three-year program specializing in prosthetic makeup and special effects (FX) artistry for film and television.
• Bachelor Son & Musique Three-year program in sound engineering and music production with specializations in live performance, studio recording, sound design, and music production, taught at the Lyon campus.
• Mastère Auteur Réalisateur de Films IA Master's level program training film directors in the use of artificial intelligence for filmmaking, covering AI-generated video content and AI-assisted production workflows.
• Mastère Auteur Réalisateur de Séries TV & Plateformes Master's program focused on directing TV series and streaming platform content.
• Mastère Auteur Réalisateur - Médias Sociaux Master's program training directors to create content specifically for social media platforms.
• Mastère Auteur Réalisateur de Films d'animation Master's program specializing in animated film direction.
• Mastère Auteur Réalisateur de Films Documentaires Master's program focused on documentary filmmaking and directing.
• Mastère Auteur Réalisateur de Fiction Sonore Master's program in audio fiction and sound drama production.
• Mastère Production Audiovisuelle Master's program in audiovisual production management.
• Mastère Acting Advanced master's level acting program for professional performers.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking (International) English-language undergraduate program in filmmaking for international students, leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
• Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking (International) English-language graduate program in filmmaking for international students, leading to a Master of Fine Arts degree.
• One Year Program Filmmaking (International) Intensive one-year filmmaking program taught in English for international students seeking practical immersion.
• Année Préparatoire Français Langue Étrangère & Audiovisuel Preparatory year program combining French language instruction with audiovisual training for non-French speaking international students.
• Summer Workshop - French Film Culture & Filmmaking Short-term summer intensive workshop in French film culture and practical filmmaking skills for international students in Paris.
• Spécialités en 1 an - B3 One-year specialization programs including Multitechnique Documentary, Multitechnique Fiction, and Chief Editor tracks for advanced students.
• Année intensive - Techniques du son Intensive one-year program in sound techniques and sound design.
• Alternance (Apprenticeship Programs) Work-study apprenticeship programs operating as a CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) with apprenticeship contracts funded by OPCO Atlas, combining education with professional experience in the audiovisual industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni winning Camera d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PAN GroupecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAN Groupe (PAN Cinéma, PAN Distribution, PAN Animation) has taken up residence at the EICAR Paris campus, making EICAR the only film school in France to permanently host an active production and distribution company. This unique ecosystem allows students to observe the complete film lifecycle in real-time, develop natural networks, and understand current market dynamics directly from decision-makers.
• Blackmagic DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationPrivileged technology partnership providing students with resources dedicated by one of the world's leading innovators and manufacturers of creative video technologies. Blackmagic Design equipment is used in student productions and training.
• Transpa LyonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Prix EICAR du Court-Métrage Lycéen Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes competition. Transpa, specialist in lighting and grip equipment, awards €1,000 of equipment rental to the Best Image prize winner.
• Première MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for the Prix EICAR du Court-Métrage Lycéen competition, evaluating submissions on technical and artistic criteria alongside other industry professionals.
• KonbiniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for the Prix EICAR du Court-Métrage Lycéen competition, contributing to student filmmaker visibility and competition promotion.
• Ynov CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent institution providing administrative infrastructure including student information systems (SSO), shared services, and organizational support. EICAR is part of the Ynov Campus group.
• UbisoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVideo game company represented at the Festival Sœurs Jumelles, participating in professional conferences about video game music with EICAR students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver Film School: Canadian private film school offering one-year and two-year diploma/degree programs across filmmaking, animation, sound, and acting. Comparable to EICAR in private-sector film education model, intensive production-based curriculum, and international student recruitment.
• New York Film Academy: International film school with global campuses offering BFA, MFA, and conservatory programs. Comparable to EICAR's international English-language BFA/MFA offerings, with broader geographic reach and established global brand.
• London Film School: UK-based postgraduate film school offering MA Filmmaking and related programs. Comparable to EICAR's Mastère offerings with international student focus and similar industry-embedded training model.

Direct peers

• 3iS (Institut International de l'Image et du Son): French private school specializing in audiovisual professions including cinema, sound, and animation. Direct competitor offering similar BTS-to-Mastère program structures and serving overlapping student segments.
• ENS Louis-Lumière: French grande école specializing in cinema, sound, and photography education. Direct peer offering BTS, License, and Master-level programs with strong technical focus, comparable to EICAR's curriculum structure.
• ESRA (École Supérieure de Réalisation Audiovisuelle): French private film and audiovisual school offering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère degrees across cinema, sound, animation, and production. Comparable private-sector peer with multi-campus presence and similar program portfolio to EICAR.
• La Fémis: France's prestigious national film school offering directing, cinematography, sound, editing, and production programs. Direct peer to EICAR in French film/audiovisual higher education, though with stronger prestige and government backing.
• Les Gobelins: Paris-based school renowned for animation, photography, and audiovisual programs. Strong peer in the French creative education landscape with comparable specializations in film production and visual effects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/eicar-lyon
• Instagraminstagram.com/eicar_officiel

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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