The completion of studies for the establishment of the State School of Film and Audiovisual Media has been announced, following a contractual agreement between the Ministry of Culture and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. This initiative, supported by a budget of €327,000 from the Recovery Fund, aims to create the first public educational institution in Greece dedicated exclusively to the professional education of film and audiovisual technicians.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni stated that the completion of these studies marks a crucial milestone towards establishing the school, which will play a vital role in the Ministry's broader strategy to bolster the audiovisual industry in Greece. This new institution is expected to serve as a fundamental pillar in supporting and developing artistic and technical education related to filmmaking and audiovisual media.

The creation of such a school is seen as a progressive step in nurturing talent within Greece’s burgeoning film industry, which requires skilled professionals as the demand for high-quality audiovisual content increases. The school aims to provide essential training and resources, potentially influencing the country's cultural landscape by fostering a new generation of filmmakers and technicians.