Sanctioning of Cinematograph films for exhibition;
Administration of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952);
Import of feature and short films for theatrical and non-theatrical viewing;
Export of Indian films, both feature and short films;
Import of unexposed cinematograph films and various types of equipment required by the film industry;
All matters relating to film industry, including developmental and promotional activities thereto;
Promotion of good cinema by institution of State awards for films produced in India and assistance through the National Film Development Corporation Limited;
Production and distribution of documentaries and newsreels and other films and film strips for internal and external publicity;
Preservation of films and filmic materials;
Organisation of International Film Festivals in India and participation of India in International Film Festivals abroad;
Organization of Film Festivals under Cultural Exchange Programmes;
