Support for the Development of Documentary Series
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Supports documentary series. Application sessions in 2026: for writing, from 24 August to 6 September 2026; for development, from 21 September to 4 October 2026 — both have now closed. This page summarises the catalogue information to help you assess whether the scheme is relevant. The amounts, detailed criteria and dates must be confirmed with the funder before any decision or spending.
Funded by Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
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Who can apply
Authors and producers without an automatic support account or funding from a broadcaster.
Eligibility conditions
The full eligibility criteria, exclusions and maintenance obligations must be checked in the funder’s rules.
What the scheme covers
Writing documentary series: writing at least three episodes (no minimum length per episode) with a narrative progression; exploratory development of documentary series: eligible documentary series projects with at least three episodes (no minimum length per episode) with a narrative progression.
Amount and funding terms
A grant whose amount depends on the project. The amount granted depends on the review and the rules applicable to the application.
How to apply
1. Check that the project falls within the area (national aid) and the target public. 2. Have the CNC confirm the criteria, eligible costs, scale and combination rules. 3. Prepare quotes, company documents, the financing plan and documents specific to the scheme. 4. Do not commit costs before written confirmation of the application and project-start rules.
Timeline
For the 2026 writing session, the official closing date was 6 September 2026, and the development session closed on 4 October 2026: both deadlines have passed. The CNC page indicated that no writing applications were currently open. Check the next timetable before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 4 October 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who is the aid for writing documentary series for?
It is for experienced authors developing a documentary series of at least three episodes with a narrative progression. The project must not have been submitted to a broadcaster; the experience conditions are those of the CNC’s general aid rules.
How much is the writing aid?
The CNC indicates a flat-rate aid of €15,000 for writing. Where there are several authors, the split depends on their agreement.
Are applications currently open?
The CNC page indicated that writing applications were not open. For 2026, the third session closed on 6 September 2026; check the timetable for the next session before preparing an application.
How should I prepare the application?
The CNC requires two separate PDF files, artistic and administrative, and recommends consulting its guidance. The project must meet the criteria of the general aid rules, and the application platform is only accessible during opening periods.
Official source
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