Feature Animation Development Preparation Support (Bridge Scheme)
This page presents the aid for the preparation of animated feature films for cinema (passerelle), its purpose, the operations mentioned in the catalogue and the main checks to carry out. Eligibility depends on the beneficiary, the area, the eligible costs and the rules in force at the time of application.
The aid for the preparation of animated feature films for cinema (passerelle) is for project owners wishing to explore support for their activity. The scheme aims to fund the development of animated feature films by producers who do not yet have automatic cinema support but have COSIP (support account for the audiovisual programme industry) generated by programmes they have already produced. Before committing costs, check the criteria and the version of the rules with the CNC.
Funded by Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned: French cinema production companies. The area associated with this page is national. Check the legal form, size, location and any age requirements in the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: Production financing for the work, excluding public aid, must be confirmed for at least 30% of the production estimate; only one production company can invest COSIP in a given project; the work must be a French initiative; preparation work must involve spending in France of at least 50% of its cost. (the catalogue gives both 50% and 80% as the minimum share of spending in France — check the applicable threshold in the official rules). This information must be compared with the official rules in force, notably for exclusions, combination of aid and tax and social obligations.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned: Preparation work with spending in France of at least 80% of its cost. Preparation costs include: sums paid by production companies for options on or assignments of the authors’ literary and artistic property rights, including, where applicable, the authors of the original work; salaries and pay of staff hired for the preparation work; location scouting costs; costs of designing, developing and modelling characters and sets, and of creating the storyboard and setting up the sets and animation. Do not treat a cost as eligible without written confirmation from the funder, especially if it has already been committed or invoiced.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant whose amount depends on the project, of which up to €200,000 from the automatic audiovisual support account, and within 40% of the sums available on that account at the start of the current year. A company can apply for the aid only once a year. The final amount depends on the eligible basis, caps and the funder’s rules; have these confirmed before building the financing plan.
How to apply
Start by checking the criteria with the CNC. Prepare a project description, a detailed budget, a timetable, quotes and company documents. Ask for the official list of documents and confirm whether a preliminary discussion or applying before starting is required.
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the source catalogue. This is not enough to confirm that the scheme is open today. Check the updated timetable, deadline and rules on committing costs with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €200,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Which preparation work is covered by the passerelle aid for animated feature films?
The operations listed are: Preparation work with spending in France of at least 80% of its cost. Preparation costs include: sums paid by production companies for options on or assignments of the authors’ literary and artistic property rights, including, where applicable, the authors of the original work; salaries and pay of staff hired for the preparation work; location scouting costs; costs of designing, developing and modelling characters and sets, and of creating the storyboard and setting up the sets and animation. Clearly distinguish preparation costs from funding for the production itself.
Which project conditions should be checked?
The catalogue mentions: Production financing for the work, excluding public aid, must be confirmed for at least 30% of the production estimate; only one production company can invest COSIP in a given project; the work must be a French initiative; preparation work must involve spending in France of at least 50% of its cost. Check in particular the spending in France, rights, financing plan and nature of the work in the applicable version of the rules.
How much can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates: A grant whose amount depends on the project, of which up to €200,000 from the automatic audiovisual support account, and within 40% of the sums available on that account at the start of the current year. A company can apply for the aid only once a year. For CNC schemes, the mechanism and caps can vary depending on the type of support and the account used: rely on the official page and the rules in force before using an amount.
Which documents should I prepare for the CNC?
Prepare an artistic and technical presentation, the detailed preparation budget, the production estimate, the financing plan and evidence of rights. The final list depends on the exact scheme and the amount requested.
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