Filmmaking Schools in Belgium : A List!
Belgium, with a population of over 11 million people, has been thriving in the TV and movie industry. If you are considering studying filmmaking in Belgium, many choices of schools are available. We’ve made a list recapping the most popular film schools in Belgium. We recommend exploring each of these options, checking out their website and researching which of their programmes applies best for your profile. Belgium, a country celebrated for its chocolate, beer, and stunning architecture, is also a hidden gem for aspiring filmmakers. Nestled in the heart of Europe, Belgium offers a unique blend of culture, history, and cinematic excellence that makes it an ideal destination for those passionate about the art of filmmaking. In this article, we will be listing our top recommendations for film schools for any aspiring filmmakers who consider studying filmmaking in Belgium. From its rich cinematic heritage to its world-class film schools and vibrant filmmaking community, Belgium offers an unparalleled experience for budding filmmakers. Let’s get into it
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1. IAD - Institut des Arts de Diffusion
"IAD prioritizes personalized support for its students and a pedagogy based on the realization of concrete projects.
No one is just a number, even in the first year. Classes are small, and pedagogical support is personalized."
Website: https://www.iad-arts.be
2. INSAS - National Institute of Higher Arts for the Performing Arts and Broadcasting Techniques
"Over the course of its sixty years of existence, INSAS has built a reputation in the fields of audiovisual and theater, both in Belgium and abroad, through a constant reassessment of its teaching methods.
The school ensures that it welcomes students from all backgrounds and places, thereby opening up to the diversity of cultures and human experiences. This openness guarantees its students exposure to the multiple realities of the world in which they will have to work."
Website: https://insas.be
Contact: magali.sonnet@insas.be (secretary’s office)
3. ESRA - Higher School of Audiovisual Production
Esra distinguishes itself through the following points:
"A theoretical and practical education in Cinema
Two years of common core and a 3rd year of specialization
State-recognized cinema training at the Bachelor's level (Bac + 3)
A campus bringing together all audiovisual professions"
Website : https://esra.edu
Contact: https://esra.edu/campus/bruxelles/
4. La Cambre
"Founded in 1927 by the architect and decorator Henry van de Velde, the National School of Visual Arts of La Cambre (ENSAV) is one of the main art and design schools in Belgium. It has 700 students spread across 19 artistic departments or workshops: ceramics, animation cinema, drawing, urban space, engraving and printed image, painting, photography, sculpture,"
Website : https://www.lacambre.be/fr
Contact : lacambre@lacambre.be
5. INRACI - The National Institute of Radioelectricity and Cinematography
“The technical training provides students with the essential technical skills they will need when entering the job market. Since its establishment, INRACI has been offering for each option as comprehensive and specialized training as possible, both on a theoretical and practical level.”
Website : https://www.inraci.be
Contact: inraci@inraci.be (direction)
6. RITCS - Royal institute for Theatre, Cinema and Sound
Within the Audiovisual Arts programme RITCS offers a specific bachelor and master degree for various disciplines: animated film, radio, directing, writing, production, cinematography, sound design and editing. Here, the training practice is a reflection of how professional cooperation works in reality. All the classes are in Dutch.
Website : https://www.ritcs.be/en
Contact : https://www.ritcs.be/en/contact
7. KASK - School of Arts Ghent
The KASK brings together talented and motivated students with outstanding educators, active artists, designers and theorists in art and design from all over the world. The mission statement of the school defines its main tasks: development of the arts, education and research in an international perspective.
Website: https://schoolofartsgent.be/en/
Contact : https://schoolofartsgent.be/en/contact/
