The objectives and functions of the Chalachitra Academy

1. To help Government in the formulation of policies connected with film and television related activities,

2. To set up a film and video archive,

3. To set up a Directorate of Film Festivals,

4. To manage and distribute State Award for films and video programmes,

5. To set up an Audio Visual Library for the public,

6. To function as a link between the Government and film industry,

7. To evolve a financial mechanism to support films having aesthetic and social importance,

8. To extend promotional support to makers of good films and TV/Video programmes,

9. To advice the Government to set up a Film and Television institute in the State and to start a State Television channel,

10. To plan and execute specific films and television activities with the co-operation of KSFDC and C-DIT,

11. To promote children