Audiovisual and New Media Production Support — Documentaries
The scheme targets audiovisual documentaries. The catalogue mentions €40,000 for a one-off documentary of 26 to 52 minutes, €60,000 for one longer than 52 minutes and €75,000 for a documentary series. Production companies must document the format, costs, financing and territorial link. The precise criteria, application dates and applicable caps must be confirmed in the up-to-date official rules.
This scheme concerns audiovisual and new media documentaries. The application must justify the format of the work, the production company, the share of production in the Grand Est and the territorial criteria set by the rules. The amount and procedure must be assessed from the official page corresponding exactly to the scheme and the format of the work. This page is a starting point, but is not enough to confirm that a session is open or that a project is admissible.
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Who can apply
A production company with an APE code for film and/or video and television programme production at the time the grant is paid, established in France or in a member state of the European Union or the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
Eligibility conditions
A production company with an APE code for film and/or video and television programme production at the time the grant is paid, established in France or in a member state of the European Union or the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway). Conditions to check: appropriate APE code, role as delegated producer/co-producer, location of the company, production stage at the time of applying, share of production in the region and any limits on aid already in progress. This scheme concerns audiovisual and new media documentaries. The application must justify the format of the work, the production company, the share of production in the Grand Est and the territorial criteria set by the rules.
What the scheme covers
Costs mentioned: Documentary audiovisual works, a significant part of whose production (production activity, shooting, animation, post-production) is carried out in the Grand Est region, and intended for: a first broadcast on a television service, meeting the eligibility conditions for CNC financial support for audiovisual production (COSIP); services made available to the public on any fixed or mobile device with internet access, forming a coherent overall narrative universe, meeting the eligibility conditions for CNC support (WebCOSIP). The Grand Est Region may support an “independent work” without a television or web broadcaster, but only in the following cases: a first audiovisual or new media documentary by a director not previously supported (this can only be requested once per director); a work that has previously received writing or development support; a work by a director with an official festival selection or award. Eligible costs must be split between: employment — pay and social charges of authors, directors, composers and performers of the original soundtrack, technicians, actors and extras with a tax address in the Grand Est, and pay and social charges of producers and production teams when the company is established in the Grand Est; services invoiced by companies established in the Grand Est — production costs (animation), post-production, hire of sets, costumes and equipment, images and sound; logistics — travel, accommodation, catering. Forecast spending in the Grand Est must, where applicable, be at least equal to the total grants requested from local authorities in the area. Excluded: pornographic content or content inciting violence and racism; video games including serious games; news, magazines and reports (news, entertainment, variety); “flow” programmes (news, sport, talk shows, reality or scripted reality TV); sketches and collections of independent short modules; “bonus” material; commercial, advertising or corporate works; recordings or recreations of shows and award ceremonies, prizes or competitions; projects that previously applied for production aid (accepted or not) from the former Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne or Lorraine Regions, or projects that received aid from the Agence culturelle (“writing support”/“development support”) whose file has not been closed; heritage, museum or tourism projects not intended for audiovisual distribution. For film/audiovisual schemes, the official page generally specifies a detailed cost base and local spending obligations; only include items after checking the rules for the category concerned.
Amount and funding terms
Grant capped at: €40,000 for a one-off documentary of 26 to 52 minutes; €60,000 for a one-off documentary longer than 52 minutes; €75,000 for a documentary series (at least 3 episodes of 26 minutes each); €25,000 for an independent documentary (all formats). The regional aid may be capped for the following reasons: total public aid (including writing and development) may not exceed 50% of the final cost of the work, or 60% for “difficult” or “low-budget” works; the cumulative aid granted to the same producer in a calendar year may not exceed one third of the fund’s budget for the scheme.
How to apply
Contact the funder’s film/audiovisual department, check the rules for the exact format, prepare the artistic and technical file, the budget, the financing plan, quotes and a summary of territorial benefits. Apply before the relevant stages start and according to the dates of the current session.
Timeline
This page is not enough to confirm the next session. For Grand Est aid, consult the currently published film/audiovisual timetable and check the dates for the exact strand.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Grand Est
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €75,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 60%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Grand Est
Frequently asked questions
What type of work can be presented under this aid?
The page concerns the “Aid for audiovisual and new media production – Documentaries” scheme. The scope described in the catalogue is as follows: Documentary audiovisual works, a significant part of whose production (production activity, shooting, animation, post-production) is carried out in the Grand Est region, and intended for: a first broadcast on a television service, meeting the eligibility conditions for CNC financial support for audiovisual production (COSIP); services made available to the public on any fixed or mobile device with internet access, forming a coherent overall narrative universe, meeting the eligibility conditions for CNC support (WebCOSIP)… Check the duration, format, production stage and any exclusions in the official rules before applying.
Who should submit the funding application?
The beneficiary indicated is: A production company with an APE code for film and/or video and television programme production at the time the grant is paid, established in France or in a member state of the European Union or the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway). The page also mentions the following conditions: The project must meet two of the following four criteria: the production or co-production company is established in the region; the director or author has a strong link with the region; the theme, subject or technical collaboration is of significant interest to the region; significant spending in the Grand Est, excluding contingencies, is planned (at least 160% of the regional aid requested and voted, up to 80% of the production budget).
What is the maximum grant?
The catalogue indicates: grant capped at: €40,000 for a one-off documentary of 26 to 52 minutes; €60,000 for a one-off documentary longer than 52 minutes; €75,000 for a documentary series (at least 3 episodes of 26 minutes each); €25,000 for an independent documentary (all formats)… This is a cap or indicative range, not a guaranteed amount. The rate, cost base, combination of aid and scale by format must be checked in the rules in force.
When should the application be submitted and which costs should I prepare?
Prepare the detailed budget and the production costs expressly covered: Documentary audiovisual works, a significant part of whose production (production activity, shooting, animation, post-production) is carried out in the Grand Est region, and intended for: a first broadcast on a television service, meeting the eligibility conditions for CNC financial support for audiovisual production (COSIP); services made available to the public on any fixed or mobile device with internet access, forming a coherent overall narrative universe, meeting the eligibility conditions for CNC support (WebCOSIP)… The official timetable must be checked before applying; the date in the catalogue should not be treated as a session that is still open.
Official source
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