Support for Short Film Production — Documentary and Live Action Fiction
The scheme targets cinema short films, documentary or live-action fiction. The catalogue mentions a cap of €40,000, to be checked in the current rules. 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 supports the production of cinema short films. The application must demonstrate the regional link criteria for the director/author, the company or the subject, according to the exact conditions of 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. The Grand Est Region supports the production of cinema short films. The application must demonstrate the regional link criteria for the director/author, the company or the subject, according to the exact conditions of the rules.
What the scheme covers
Costs mentioned: One-off live-action fiction cinema works of less than 60 minutes. For documentaries, only works not designed for television are eligible. Particular attention will be paid to first short films by directors not previously supported by a production company. 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. 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
Aid capped at €40,000. Total public aid, including writing and development, may not exceed 80% of the final cost of the work. The cumulative aid granted to the same producer in a calendar year may not exceed one third of the scheme’s total budget.
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
- €40,000
- 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 producing cinema short films – Documentary and live-action fiction” scheme. The scope described in the catalogue is as follows: One-off live-action fiction cinema works of less than 60 minutes. For documentaries, only works not designed for television are eligible. Particular attention will be paid to first short films by directors not previously supported by a production company. Eligible costs must be split between: employment — pay and social charges of authors, directors… 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 at least 3 of the following criteria: the author is resident in the Grand Est and/or has a significant track record in the region; the delegated producer is established in the Grand Est; shooting takes place almost entirely in the Grand Est; the project makes significant use of Grand Est post-production companies; the project is the director’s first professional project.
What is the maximum grant?
The catalogue indicates: aid capped at €40,000. Total public aid, including writing and development, may not exceed 80% of the final cost of the work. The cumulative aid granted to the same producer in a calendar year may not exceed one third of the scheme’s total budget. 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: One-off live-action fiction cinema works of less than 60 minutes. For documentaries, only works not designed for television are eligible. Particular attention will be paid to first short films by directors not previously supported by a production company. Eligible costs must be split between: employment — pay and social charges of authors, directors… 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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