The National Cultural Commission (NCC) recently supported Jona Film Productions with a cheque of K10, 000. The crew recently produced the PNG Film ‘Ples Man’ which highlights the struggles of a youth seeking unemployment in the city and also offers realistic solutions to those problems. Present at the event was David Taim (Executive Manager for Festival, Marketing, Cultural Services, and Arts Industry at NCC) representing the Executive Director of the National Cultural Commission Steven Enomb Kilanda, Director for the Jona Film Production, Ramanathan Undipaha, and representatives from the media, as well as staff from NCC. Taim stated that NCC’s primary function is to promote art and culture particularly through film which was reflected in the National Cultural Commission Mandate Act of 1994, which established the National Film Institution in Goroka. "NCC's assistance with Jona Film Production is in line with their objective to support the distribution and promotion of films throughout Papua New Guinea, thereby bolstering our local film industry and cultural legacy." "To further its goal of improving Papua New Guinea, NCC employs painting, music, and cinema. The Commission is in charge of fostering these artistic endeavors so they can flourish and influence people's perspectives.” Meanwhile Director of Ples Man, Ramanathan Undipaha spoke on problems addressed in the film, stating that to improve our own lives is through a shift in mindset. "Our uncontrolled thoughts and uncontrolled emotions are our two greatest enemies in life." "Education and spirituality can help us resolve this. One educational resource that has the power to alter people's perspectives is the Ples Man movie.” "The Ples Man Film is an educational medium that aims to teach the villagers about the abundance of opportunities that exist in their land." "They can achieve sustainable economic growth for themselves and their communities by investing in the cultivation of their resources and pursuing an agricultural career." "Agriculture provides a means of achieving self-sufficiency, generating employment opportunities, enhancing food security, and stimulating regional economies." “When villagers harness the full potential of their land, they can not only improve their livelihoods but also contribute to the country’s development.”