Section 3: Functions of the Corporation

The Corporation shall carry out the following functions, that is-
(a) the production of films for domestic consumption and for export;
(b) the establishment and maintenance of facilities for film production;
(c) the encouragement of production by Nigerians of films through financial and other forms of assistance;
(d) the encouragement of the development of cinematograph theatres by Nigerians by way of financial and other forms of assistance;
(e) the acquisition and distribution of films;
(f) the establishment and maintenance of national film archives;
(g) the provision of facilities for training and advancing the skills and talents of persons employed in the Nigerian film industry generally and the conduct of research into the matters pertaining to film production and the film industry as a whole; and
(h) the carrying out of such other activities as may be necessary or expedient for the full discharge of all or any of the functions conferred on it under or pursuant to this Act