Mission

The main mission of the Non-Profit Joint Stock Company “State Center for Support of National Cinema” is to implement the state policy in the field of cinematography and create conditions for the development of the domestic film industry.

The activities of the State Center for Support of National Cinema, as a single operator for the provision of state financial support, are aimed at supporting the production and promotion of national films, at the development of film distribution and increasing the number of cinemas in the country. At the same time, the share of national content in the national box office should be at least 30%, which is an additional incentive for creating films in the state language.

Types of activities

The activities of Non-Profit Joint Stock Company “State Center for the Support of National Cinema”, as a single operator for the provision of state financial support, are aimed to support national cinematography, make it more competitive, provide conditions for creating high-quality films that meet national interests, promote domestic films not only in Kazakhstan but also worldwide, as well as attract investments into cinema.

Currently, the State Center for the Support of National Cinema, in accordance with the Law “On Cinematography” and the Charter, focus on the following tasks:

1) financing of film projects claiming recognition as national films;

2) distribution and screening of national films, including related events (duplication, dubbing, subtitling or voiceover, advertising);

3) participation of national films in international film festivals, holding film days and other events intended to promote national films abroad;

4) organization of professional development of personnel in cinematography;

5) subsidies in cinematography.

History

January 03, 2019 The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. A. Nazarbayev signed the Law “On Cinematography”, which regulates public relations and defines the legal, economic and organizational foundations of the sphere of cinematography. This Law provided for the creation of the State Center for the Support of National Cinema, as a single operator for the provision of state financial support for film projects that claim to be recognized as national films.

March 15, 2019 Prime Minister of Kazakhstan A. Mamin signed Government Resolution “On the establishment of the State Center for the Support of National Cinema”. According to this Resolution, a Non-Profit Joint Stock Company “State Center for the Support of National Cinema” was formed, the sole founder and shareholder of which was the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

April 16, 2019, Acting Chairman of the State Property and Privatization Committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan N. Kadyukov signed Order on approval of the Charter of the Non-Profit Joint Stock Company “State Center for Support of National Cinema”.

May 28, 2020, the Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan A. Raimkulova signed Order “On amendments and additions to the Charter of the Non-Profit Join Stock Company “State Center for Support of National Cinema”.