Support for Screenwriting — Cinema, Audiovisual and New Media
The aid for writing for cinema, audiovisual and new media aims at encouraging artistic momentum by supporting the different stages of writing cinema, audiovisual and new media works. Before applying, check the beneficiaries, eligible operations, caps, combination rules and timetable. This information remains to be confirmed until all the applicable terms have been checked.
The aid for writing for cinema, audiovisual and new media concerns writing and research ahead of a cinema, audiovisual or new media work. To assess a project, compare its objective, the profile of the business or applicant and the planned costs with the scheme’s criteria. The catalogue information is a starting point: the financial parameters, procedure and opening must be confirmed in the funder’s current documents.
Funded by Région Grand Est
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions: authors, directors or creator-designers for new forms; delegated production companies supporting the author. Area associated in the catalogue: territorial aid. Check the required location, legal form, headcount, sector exclusions and tax/social security obligations in the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: the beneficiary must: live or have their registered office in the Grand Est region; incur a significant share of costs in the Grand Est directly linked to the research and writing work on the one hand and to related costs on the other; undertake to promote the film in the Grand Est by accompanying screenings or meetings with secondary school or apprentice classes. This summary does not replace the rules. Confirm in particular the size and age criteria, any difficulty, public aid caps, combination and the date from which the project may start.
What the scheme covers
Operations described in the catalogue: for research: accommodation and travel costs, and purchases of publications and documentation (libraries, archives, books, DVDs, etc.); purchases, in proportion to the reality of the writing project, of consumables and recording media (photo film, video media, memory cards, CD/DVD-ROMs, IT supplies); training, residencies, professional meetings and paid external consultations (script doctor, screenwriter, translator, storyboarder) not otherwise supported by the Grand Est Region. Not eligible: catering costs; investment in IT equipment (computer, printer) or shooting equipment (camera, tripod, microphone); producer pay. Have the eligible and excluded costs, VAT treatment, internal costs, costs already incurred and required supporting documents confirmed before any order.
Amount and funding terms
Catalogue information to be confirmed: writing a short film (under 60 minutes): €3,500 maximum; writing a feature film (over 60 minutes): €5,000 maximum. An author or producer may not submit more than two projects per session. Do not treat the indicative amount as a funding commitment; the aid may depend on the review, the accepted costs and the available budget.
How to apply
Documented procedure: consult the catalogue source: https://www.grandest.fr/vos-aides-regionales/aide-a-lecriture-cinema-audiovisuel-nouveaux-medias. Before committing costs, contact the funder to obtain the form and the list of documents, check the prior application rule, the quotes required and how to submit.
Timeline
Timetable: the timetable and the opening of the scheme must be confirmed with the funder. The deadline, application periods, opening status and the date from which costs are eligible must be checked on the official page or rules in force. Do not treat this aid as open without this check.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Grand Est
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Grand Est
Frequently asked questions
How much can the writing aid reach?
The official Grand Est page consulted announces up to €3,500 for a work of 60 minutes or less and up to €5,000 beyond that. The amount awarded depends on the application and the applicable rules.
Who can submit a project?
The scheme targets the main author, subject to the regional link criteria set by the Region: establishment in the Grand Est or an eligible professional link with a production company, a training course, a residency or previous regional support.
Which costs can be taken into account?
The catalogue cites in particular research, documentation, archives, publications, travel and accommodation linked to the writing work. Each cost must be checked against the official rules.
When should I apply?
The official page announces application dates of 15 October and 15 June. Check the next session and contact the regional department before finalising the application.
Official source
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