The National Film (Cinematography), Photography & Sound Engineering School: dedicated to providing pre-professional training for the audiovisual industries. ENS Louis Lumière offers theoretical, practical, technical and artistic education and training for those wishing to go into the various branches of the audiovisual industry. Run under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, it offers a state-funded course at postgraduate level leading to a nationally-recognised Masters diploma. The school also conducts applied research in film and video, photography and sound.