Star Academy: Behind-the-Scenes Immersion for EFAP Students

On November 14, 30 EFAP students had the unique opportunity to attend the live recording of a Star Academy prime-time show. A valuable experience that allowed them to explore the inner workings of a major TV production and observe communication, production, and stage direction professionals in action, live.

A field experience at Star Academy

Upon arriving at the studios, the students were welcomed behind the scenes of one of the most iconic programs in French television. Accompanied by the production team, they took their seats in the audience and watched closely as the set was prepared before filming began.

The warm-up host gave the crowd clear instructions, built excitement, and set the tone for the arrival of the teachers, contestants, and former participants. It was a key moment to ensure a lively and seamless experience on screen. Then, the show began in full: lights on, performances ready, and the atmosphere electric.

A live show powered by logistics and coordination

EFAP students were able to watch the top 3 battle, live musical performances, choreographed numbers, and all the emotional highlights that make the show so popular.

What impressed them just as much was what happened out of view. As soon as one performance ended, a full technical crew stepped in to reset the stage. New sets, lighting adjustments, artist repositioning – all completed in minutes. A fast-paced, well-orchestrated operation that demonstrated how crucial coordination is behind every moment of live entertainment.

Did you know ?

A prime-time TV show like Star Academy involves more than 150 professionals behind the scenes, including

                  •               stage managers
                  •               production coordinators
                  •               assistant directors
•               lighting, sound, and video technicians
                  •               community managers handling real-time social media content

Each role is essential to deliver a smooth and engaging broadcast.

Exploring communication careers behind the scenes

Beyond the entertainment, this field trip helped EFAP students understand the full scope of what it takes to run a large-scale media event. From team coordination to live scripting and brand image management, every aspect of the show relies on communication professionals working in sync.

Experiencing a production of this scale is also a powerful way to understand the importance of teamwork, creative thinking, and real-time responsiveness, qualities that are at the core of communication careers today.

With this type of hands-on learning, EFAP offers students more than theory. It connects them to the real world, placing them at the intersection of communication, logistics, and creativity.

Ready to be part of a live production?

Interested in creating event content, managing live operations, or working behind the scenes of a broadcast? Discover EFAP’s communication programs and start building your future in the media, events, and brand content industries.

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