Documentary: Selective Development Preparation Support
Purpose of the scheme: Encourages preparation and development work prior to production. The 2026 application deadlines (7 August, 4 September and 2 October 2026) have passed. Beneficiaries mentioned: producers without an automatic support account. Funding recorded: a grant covering 40% of total planned costs. The aid granted depends on the forecast cost of preparation/development announced by the producer and the contract signed with an author. Before applying, check the rules in force, detailed criteria, timetable and cost basis with the funder.
The CNC confirms a selective aid for preparing documentaries. The CNC page indicates a cap of 40% of planned costs and applications via its MES AIDES platform; the deadline shown, 2 October 2026, has passed and the next session must be confirmed.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: producers without an automatic support account. Compare this information with the official page and check exclusions, size, legal form and area.
Eligibility conditions
Catalogue conditions: Companies without an automatic account must provide a writing financing agreement with a broadcaster to receive selective preparation aid for a documentary project. Check the current rules, criteria and exclusions before concluding on eligibility.
What the scheme covers
Operations indicated in the catalogue: Development of documentaries. Check the eligible basis, exclusions, combination and when the application must be made.
Amount and funding terms
The CNC page sets a cap of 40% of planned costs. The amount granted is included in the calculation of the grant when the work goes into production; check the criteria specific to producers without an automatic account.
How to apply
1. Consult the official page and the rules in force. 2. Confirm that the window or session is open. 3. Check the criteria, costs and caps. 4. Where a prior application is required, do not commit costs before the required application/approval. 5. Keep quotes, supporting documents and acknowledgements of receipt.
Timeline
The CNC timetable showed a deadline of 2 October 2026, which has passed. Confirm the next session and its deadline on the CNC page before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Funding rate
- 40%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 2 October 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the “Documentary: selective preparation aid (CNC)”?
Encourages preparation and development work prior to production. The 2026 application deadlines (7 August, 4 September and 2 October 2026) have passed.
Who may be concerned by this aid?
The catalogue mentions: producers without an automatic support account. The criteria and exclusions in the current rules must be checked.
What amount or type of support is provided?
The CNC page sets a cap of 40% of planned costs. The amount granted is included in the calculation of the grant when the work goes into production; check the criteria specific to producers without an automatic account.
Which costs or operations can be taken into account?
Development of documentaries. Check the eligible basis and any requirement for a prior application.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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