Call for Projects — Support for Franco-Italian Film Co-Production Development
Call for projects – aid for developing Franco-Italian cinema co-productions — supports producers in the development phase of film projects intended to become Franco-Italian co-productions. The 2026 application deadline was 24 September and has passed (for a committee on 3 December 2026). The conditions, amount, eligible costs and opening must be confirmed in the official documentation in force.
The call for projects – aid for developing Franco-Italian cinema co-productions supports the development of Franco-Italian co-production projects. The CNC’s official timetable mentions an application date of 24 September 2026 for the second 2026 committee, which has now passed. Check whether there is a next session before considering an application.
Funded by Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: production companies.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the cinema works must involve at least one producer established in France and at least one producer established in Italy. The application must be submitted by the producer holding the screenplay rights: to the CNC if based in France, or to the Italian Ministry of Culture (MiBACT) if established in Italy.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned: Cinema projects of any genre (fiction, animation, documentary) intended for first release in cinemas and lasting more than 60 minutes; series of at least 3 episodes for fiction and documentary, and at least 13 episodes for animation, with episodes lasting 20 to 90 minutes for fiction and documentary and 11 to 26 minutes for animation.
Amount and funding terms
Amount mentioned in the catalogue: audiovisual projects: a grant covering 50% of eligible costs, capped at €50,000 per project for co-development and €200,000 per project for co-production. Series projects: a grant capped at €50,000, up to 40% of development costs.
How to apply
Before applying: 1) open the official page and the rules in force; 2) check whether the call is open and the deadline; 3) confirm the applicant, area and project; 4) check costs, rates, caps, combination and documents; 5) keep proof of submission and correspondence with the funder.
Timeline
The end date recorded in the catalogue is 24 September 2026, for the second 2026 committee (3 December 2026); this deadline has passed. Do not treat the scheme as open without evidence that it has been renewed; check the official page and current rules.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Maximum amount
- €200,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 24 September 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the aid for developing Franco-Italian cinema co-productions for?
It supports producers in the development phase of film projects intended to become Franco-Italian co-productions. The 2026 deadline was 24 September. The description and rules in force must be confirmed with the funder.
Who can apply?
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: production companies. Check the exclusions, area and exact conditions in the official documentation.
How much can be obtained?
Audiovisual projects: a grant covering 50% of eligible costs, capped at €50,000 per project for co-development and €200,000 per project for co-production. Series projects: a grant capped at €50,000, up to 40% of development costs. Do not treat this information as a commitment to award; check the costs accepted, rates, caps and combination rules.
Which steps and deadline should I plan for?
The cinema works must involve at least one producer established in France and at least one producer established in Italy. The application must be submitted by the producer holding the screenplay rights: to the CNC if based in France, or to the Italian Ministry of Culture (MiBACT) if established in Italy. The end date recorded in the catalogue is 24 September 2026, for the second 2026 committee (3 December 2026); this deadline has passed. Do not treat the scheme as open without evidence that it has been renewed; check the official page and current rules. Check that the call is open, the deadline and the required documents on the official page before applying.
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