The government has taken measures to establish an independent regulatory body for the betterment of the film industry. Cabinet Spokesman, Mass Media Minister Dr.Bandula Gunawardena said Cabinet approval was also granted to take necessary measures to establish an independent regulatory agency to provide necessary facilities and guidance for the development of the cinema industry.
He was speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing held yesterday at the Government Information Department.
The State Film Corporation was established under the State Film Corporation Act No. 47 of 1971 for the Promotion of Domestic Cinema and was renamed as the National Film Corporation in 1980.
The film industry is facing a severe setback due to various problems and it has been recognised that there is a need to establish an independent regulatory agency to revive the film industry.
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