[1] It is owned by the Norwegian Sámi Parliament, the government of Norway, and Kautokeino Municipality.
[4] The institute also conducts continuous documentation activities on Sámi history, culture and society.
The Institute supports script development, organizes production workshops, strengthens the local film industry, assists with promotion and allocates funding directly to production budgets.
Grants are awarded with the aim of raising awareness about Sámi films and improving the specialist Sámi film-making skills of the local people and film workers.
There is a special focus on improving skills in the area of live images and raising awareness about Sámi film as an artistic expression.