Admission to the institute is a combination of a written exam and an interview which allows the teachers to select motivated students, driven by a real passion for the movies and a strong attraction to the film industry.

Applicants must be holders of A-levels or High School graduates (or equivalent degrees).

The examination takes place in the IMC Normandie in Cherbourg. It lasts approximately 3 hours. Date and time are decided with the Applicant.

It includes :

• A cover letter
• A cultural test
• An individual interview
• A creativity test for students applying for the Directing Department
• A storyboard test for students applying for the Anim/Fx Department
• An audition for students applying for the Acting Department

Admission to the IMC Normandie is decided on an individual basis. It is the result of :

• the grade obtained for the examination
• the opinion of the jury who examines the competences, the motivation and the seriousness of each applicant

You will receive by mail, within 15 days, a report card of your examination which will inform you of the jury's decision.

Language requirements

Each course being taught in French, language fluency is required for application to any department.

If you live in the DOM-TOM or abroad…

Please get in touch with our team so that a phone interview/examination can be decided and planned.