The Institute of Theater, Audiovisual and Cinematic Studies (IESAV) of the Saint-Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) was founded in 1988. Since its creation, IESAV has remained a pioneer establishment in audiovisual and cinematic studies in the Near East and provides the most qualified theatrical teaching. IESAV premises, located in the heart of Beirut, occupy more than 4000 m2. IESAV offers professional training in the theater and audiovisual professions: screenwriting, production, directing (fiction, documentary, TV), cinematography, sound design, editing, special effects, research. IESAV includes body work rooms, editing and post-production studios, sound studios, computer graphics studios, a scenography workshop. Also, two large film sets (each including a studio and a control room) and a professional theater (the Béryte theater) are at the service of the students, allowing them a didactic and practical learning. A member of CILECT since 1996, IESAV has been developing its Masters and Doctorate programs since the 2000s to be more in line with the development of research in the sciences of art, fully participating, also through its peer-reviewed Journal Regards, in the evolution of Film and Theater studies in the country.