Feature Film Development Preparation Support
This page presents the aid for the preparation of feature-length cinema works, 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 feature-length cinema works is for project owners wishing to explore support for their activity. The scheme aims to cover production companies’ costs linked to preparing feature-length cinema works. 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: 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: Preparation work must involve spending paid in France of at least 80% of its cost. Preparation work on design, adaptation and writing must produce literary and artistic documents written or expressed in French or in a regional language used in France. Sums invested in preparing a work are limited to 10% of the work’s overall estimated budget. Investment in preparing a work is capped at €230,000, except for animated films where it can reach €500,000, including direct allocations of 23.68% and/or 47.36%. 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: Sums paid for options on or assignments of the literary and artistic property rights of the work’s authors; salaries and pay of staff hired for the preparation work; location scouting costs. 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 of up to €54,000. The aid is limited to 2 works per financial 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
- €54,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Which preparation work is covered by the aid for the preparation of feature-length cinema works?
The operations listed are: Sums paid for options on or assignments of the literary and artistic property rights of the work’s authors; salaries and pay of staff hired for the preparation work; location scouting costs. Clearly distinguish preparation costs from funding for the production itself.
Which project conditions should be checked?
The catalogue mentions: Preparation work must involve spending paid in France of at least 80% of its cost. Preparation work on design, adaptation and writing must produce literary and artistic documents written or expressed in French or in a regional language used in France. Sums invested in preparing a work are limited to 10% of the work’s overall estimated budget. Investment in preparing a work is capped at €230,000, except for animated films where it can reach €500,000, including direct allocations of 23.68% and/or 47.36%. 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 of up to €54,000. The aid is limited to 2 works per financial 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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