The Graduation

Located in the historic setting of disused Pathe film studios in Montmartre, La Femis is the most famous school for aspiring filmmakers in Paris. Every year, the school accepts 40 new creatives via a gruelling three-part entrance examination that tests the students’ abilities in their chosen discipline. This documentary ventures behind the scenes as staff debate a new influx of candidates, whittling down the hopefuls to the final 40.