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Dimitris Papadopoulos studied Pedagogy, social exclusion, film education/literacy and media education/literacy. He holds a PhD from the School of Film of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In his dissertation he explored contemporary developments in film education. He proposes the connection of film theory, cultural studies and critical pedagogy as the basis of a theoretical model of film education. He teaches issues of film education/literacy at the School of Film of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and issues of the relationship between Culture, Art and Education at the Department of Culture & Creative Media & Industries of the University of Thessaly. He has scientific publications and articles. He is the author of two books. He has organized numerous film education workshops for students and teachers. A number of short films have been produced through those workshops. He has directed short films and documentaries as well as three feature documentaries with participations and awards in numerous international festivals. He also works in photography (he has two solo exhibitions and awards).