Audiovisual and New Media Production Support — Live Action Fiction
The scheme targets live-action fiction for television or new media. The catalogue mentions an amount that varies by project and format; the current page indicates a range of €30,000 to €250,000. 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.
The Grand Est Region presents this strand as support for audiovisual or digital fiction shoots. The company must be the delegated producer or co-producer, and the project must respect the session timetable and the rules on spending in the region. 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
Production companies with an APE code for film 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), in a sound financial situation and compliant with their regulatory, tax and social security obligations; the delegated producer or co-producer of the work, applying for CNC COSIP or WebCOSIP support or being the delegated production company named in the pre-purchase agreement with the French audiovisual broadcaster.
Eligibility conditions
Production companies with an APE code for film 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), in a sound financial situation and compliant with their regulatory, tax and social security obligations; the delegated producer or co-producer of the work, applying for CNC COSIP or WebCOSIP support or being the delegated production company named in the pre-purchase agreement with the French audiovisual broadcaster. 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. The Grand Est Region presents this strand as support for audiovisual or digital fiction shoots. The company must be the delegated producer or co-producer, and the project must respect the session timetable and the rules on spending in the region.
What the scheme covers
Costs mentioned: 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, or pay and social charges of producers and production teams when the company is established in the Grand Est; services: production and animation costs, post-production, hire of sets, costumes, image and sound equipment, etc., invoiced by companies established in the Grand Est; logistics: travel, accommodation and catering costs incurred in the Grand Est. Works concerned: one-off film or series pilot of 26 minutes; 90-minute fiction one-off; 8 × 26-minute fiction series; 3 × 52-minute fiction series; 3 × 90-minute fiction series; 6 × 52-minute fiction series; 8 × 52-minute fiction series. 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 whose amount will depend on the project. A producer may not submit more than 2 projects per scheme and per session, nor a new project in production if a previous project supported by the Region has not yet been shot.
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
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What type of work can be presented under this aid?
The page concerns the “Aid for audiovisual and new media production: live-action fiction” scheme. The scope described in the catalogue is as follows: 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, or pay and social charges of producers and production teams when the company is established in the Grand Est; services: production and animation costs, post-production, hire of sets, costumes, image and sound equipment, etc., invoiced by companies established in the region… 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: production companies with an APE code for film 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), in a sound financial situation and compliant with their regulatory, tax and social… The page also mentions the following conditions: a significant part of the production of the work (production activity, shooting, post-production) must be carried out in the Grand Est (making the widest possible use of the region’s resources and talent). The participation of one or more television broadcasters or an on-demand service (SMAD) must be secured when applying (writing, development or production contract or, at a minimum, a costed letter of interest) or at the latest when the regional aid is voted, and must represent at least 30% of the final cost of the work.
What is the maximum grant?
The catalogue indicates: grant whose amount will depend on the project. A producer may not submit more than 2 projects per scheme and per session, nor a new project in production if a previous project supported by the Region has not yet been shot. 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: 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, or pay and social charges of producers and production teams when the company is established in the Grand Est; services: production and animation costs, post-production, hire of sets, costumes, image and sound equipment, etc., invoiced by companies established in the region… 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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