Direct Allocations for Short Film Cinema Programming
Direct allocations for the cinema programming of short films support the programming of short films in cinemas. The beneficiaries indicated are production and distribution companies. The financial framework listed: allocations calculated and paid once a year by applying a flat rate of 57 cents per paid admission in the previous calendar year, with an access threshold of 1,500 paid admissions a year.
Direct allocations for the cinema programming of short films: supporting the programming of short films in cinemas. Eligibility depends on the applicant’s profile, location and the nature of the project. Before any commitment, check the funder’s rules and the version of the rules in force. The geographic scope indicated in the catalogue is national aid.
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Who can apply
**Beneficiaries listed.** Production and distribution companies. Geographic scope: national aid. Company size: fewer than 10, 10–49 and 50–249 employees.
Eligibility conditions
**Conditions to check.** The detailed criteria are not sufficiently documented in the catalogue. Confirm in particular the legal form, location, age, financial situation, any exclusions and combination rules with the funder.
What the scheme covers
**Operations and costs listed.** French short films, or short films produced as a (minority or majority) co-production, that obtained a cinema release certificate (visa d’exploitation) less than seven years before the planned release date. Excluded: music videos; series episodes; works made as part of initial or continuing education.
Amount and funding terms
**Amount and funding.** Direct allocations are calculated and paid once a year (at the end of the first half-year) by applying a flat rate of 57 cents per paid admission in the previous calendar year, with an access threshold of 1,500 paid admissions a year. Admissions are counted for five years from the programme’s first commercial screening, provided the annual access threshold is met.
How to apply
1. Check that the project and the applicant meet the rules in force. 2. Ask the funder to confirm that the scheme is open and the cost basis. 3. Prepare a project note, a detailed budget, quotes and the administrative documents requested. 4. Apply through the official channel and keep the acknowledgement of receipt. 5. Do not commit costs before written confirmation of the rules on when the operation may start.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is recorded in the catalogue. Confirm the timetable and whether the scheme is open with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What are the direct allocations for the cinema programming of short films for?
They support the programming of short films in cinemas. Check that your project matches the purpose and operations accepted by the funder.
Who can benefit?
The catalogue indicates the following beneficiaries: production and distribution companies. The area mentioned is national.
How much can be obtained?
The amount listed in the catalogue is as follows: direct allocations are calculated and paid once a year (at the end of the first half-year) by applying a flat rate of 57 cents per paid admission in the previous calendar year, with an access threshold of 1,500 paid admissions a year. Admissions are counted for five years from the programme’s first commercial screening, provided the annual access threshold is met. The amount actually granted depends on the rules in force, the costs recognised as eligible, caps and other public aid combined. Have these confirmed before finalising the budget.
Which costs and steps should I plan for?
The operations mentioned are: french short films, or short films produced as a (minority or majority) co-production, that obtained a cinema release certificate (visa d’exploitation) less than seven years before the planned release date. Excluded: music videos; series episodes; works made as part of initial or continuing education. Before committing costs, check the rules, deadline, documents to provide and any rule prohibiting a start before application or decision. Prepare quotes, a detailed budget and the supporting documents requested.
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