ESRA Film School Admissions: An Exclusive Q&A With Benjamin Azoulay, Vice President of ESRA (Part 2)

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Scholarships, student life, key deadlines, and networking opportunities at ESRA international film school, as explained by Benjamin Azoulay, Vice President of ESRA.

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In part one, Benjamin Azoulay talked about ESRA's philosophy, its current degree offerings, and the basics of the admissions process. In part two, Azoulay shares everything you should know before you apply, including the cost of attendance, how ESRA puts together new cohorts, what day-to-day life and the 15-minute graduation film are actually like, and networking opportunities that may lead to first jobs or a fresh start.

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