Selective Distribution Support — Repertoire Film Aid (2nd College)
Encourages the distribution of repertory films throughout France. The 2026 application deadlines (25 August and 13 October) have passed. Films concerned: films made more than 20 years ago that have not been re-released in cinemas for 10 years. Works may be of any nationality, provided the release budget does not exceed €550,000 (€750,000 for animated films). Eligible costs include duplicating and creating digital files, decryption keys, trailers, dubbing and subtitling, advertising and press operations. Beneficiaries listed: distribution companies that are established in France or another European state as commercial companies; have fully paid-up share capital in cash of at least €15,000; and meet their obligations towards the bodies collecting social security contributions. Specific conditions apply and must be compared with the applicable rules.
Selective distribution aid – aid for repertory films (2nd panel): encourages the distribution of repertory films throughout France. The 2026 application deadlines for film aid were 25 August and 13 October; both have passed. This page summarises the information available in the catalogue to help with an initial eligibility check.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: distribution companies that are established in France or another European state as commercial companies; have fully paid-up share capital in cash of at least €15,000; and meet their obligations towards the bodies collecting social security contributions. This description is not confirmation of eligibility; check the legal form, size, sector, location and any exclusions in the official documentation.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the beneficiary must release the films (and/or retrospectives) within one year of the decision of the President of the CNC; show the work in cinemas under the same conditions as set out in the application; show the films (and/or retrospectives) from the first week, in Paris and in the regions; produce promotional material for each film (and/or retrospective); show each film in at least 15 cinemas in France within 12 months of its release; make the films it distributes as easy as possible to access for art-house (Art et essai) cinemas; obtain the release certificate for each film before its cinema release; and register each distribution mandate with the Registre du Cinéma et de l’Audiovisuel (RCA). Before applying, confirm the criteria at the date of the application, the supporting documents required, the combination rules and, where applicable, the requirement to apply before starting the project or committing costs.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned in the catalogue: Films concerned: films made more than 20 years ago that have not been re-released in cinemas for 10 years. Works may be of any nationality, provided the release budget does not exceed €550,000 (€750,000 for animated films). Eligible costs: duplicating the digital files containing the film, trailers, dubbing and subtitling, any physical media for these files, and transporting and storing the files or media; where applicable, for foreign films, creating the digital files containing the film, trailers, dubbing and subtitling; generating decryption keys for the digital files; contributions to the digital equipment of cinemas; printing photochemical copies and transporting and storing them; designing and producing trailers; dubbing and subtitling; buying advertising space, whatever the media used; designing, producing and distributing advertising material, whatever its form and media; press operations; organising events or taking part in festivals and events; registration with the public register of cinema and audiovisual works (RCA) and obtaining the cinema release certificate (visa d’exploitation). This list must be compared with the official list of eligible costs and exclusions. Do not assume a cost is eligible without written or regulatory confirmation.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant whose amount depends on the project. This is not an independent confirmation of the scale in force; check the cap, basis, rate and combination rules in the official rules before any decision.
How to apply
Source referenced in the catalogue: https://www.cnc.fr/professionnels/aides-et-financements/cinema/aide-selective-a-la-distribution--2e-college-films-de-repertoire_191132. Consult the funder’s page, obtain the current rules and form, then confirm the project’s eligibility and the timetable before committing any costs.
Timeline
The catalogue records 13 October 2026 as the last 2026 deadline; it has passed. Check the official timetable for the next sessions and whether the scheme is currently open before taking action.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 13 October 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who is the selective distribution aid for repertory films (2nd panel) for?
The catalogue mentions the following beneficiaries: distribution companies that are established in France or another European state as commercial companies; have fully paid-up share capital in cash of at least €15,000; and meet their obligations towards the bodies collecting social security contributions. The exact definition and exclusions must be confirmed in the official documentation.
How much can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates a grant whose amount depends on the project. The scale, cap, basis and combination rules must be checked with the funder.
Which operations can be funded?
Films concerned: films made more than 20 years ago that have not been re-released in cinemas for 10 years. Works may be of any nationality, provided the release budget does not exceed €550,000 (€750,000 for animated films). Eligible costs include duplicating and creating the digital files of the film, trailers, dubbing and subtitling, decryption keys, contributions to cinemas’ digital equipment, photochemical copies, advertising space and material, press operations, events and registration formalities.
How should I prepare the application?
Consult the official page and current rules, confirm eligibility and deadlines, then gather the project description, budget and required supporting documents. Check whether the application must be made before the project starts.
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