The Sinhala Cinema was inaugurated with the release of the Sinhala Film 'Kadawunu Poronduwa' at Kingsley Cinema - Colombo on 21.01.1947.
During the period 1947 to 1971 film production, distribution, operation of theatres & studios were handled by the Private Companies exercise and their domination over all branches of the film industry.
The National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka was established in 1972 as per State Film Corporation Act. No.47 of 1971 and amended Act No.45 of 1980 as a controlling body to distribute films on a planned programme and a sound management of the National Film Industry.
The main responsibilities of the NFC are to take measures to develop the Sri Lankan Film Industry.
The Chairman who is the Chief Executive Officer of the NFC along with the Board of Directors and the General Manager would be the decision- makers.
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