Animation: Automatic Account — Development Preparation Support
Animation – automatic account – preparation aid (CNC) aims to encourages preparation and development work prior to production, particularly original creation. The beneficiaries indicated are: film producers. The financial framework listed: a grant covering up to 40% of total planned costs (50% for an original creation), capped at €100,000. The grant is calculated on the basis of the forecast cost of preparation/development announced by the producer and the contract signed with an author. The preparation aid is included in the calculation of the work’s grant when it goes into production.
Animation – automatic account – preparation aid (CNC): Encourages preparation and development work prior to production, particularly original creation. 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.** Film producers. Geographic scope: national aid. Company size: fewer than 10, 10–49, 50–249 and 250 or more 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.** Production of animated films.
Amount and funding terms
**Amount and funding.** A grant covering up to 40% of total planned costs (50% for an original creation), capped at €100,000. The grant is calculated on the basis of the forecast cost of preparation/development announced by the producer and the contract signed with an author. The preparation aid is included in the calculation of the work’s grant when it goes into production.
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
- Maximum amount
- €100,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 40%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Animation – automatic account – preparation aid” for?
It aims to encourages preparation and development work prior to production, particularly original creation. Check that your project matches the purpose and operations accepted by the funder.
Who can benefit?
The catalogue indicates the following beneficiaries: film producers. The area mentioned is national.
How much can be obtained?
The amount listed in the catalogue is as follows: a grant covering up to 40% of total planned costs (50% for an original creation), capped at €100,000. The grant is calculated on the basis of the forecast cost of preparation/development announced by the producer and the contract signed with an author. The preparation aid is included in the calculation of the work’s grant when it goes into production. 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: production of animated films. 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.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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