Documentary: Automatic Account — Development Preparation Support
Purpose of the scheme: Encourages preparation and development work prior to production. Beneficiaries mentioned: film producers. Funding recorded: a grant covering up to 40% of total planned costs. The 40% limit can be raised to 60% of costs when the sums are reinvested without a writing or development agreement with a broadcaster. 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. Producers with an automatic account can request up to 40% of the sums on their automatic account at the start of the current year to fund the preparation/development of their project. Before applying, check the rules in force, detailed criteria, timetable and cost basis with the funder.
The “Documentary: automatic account – preparation aid (CNC)” scheme is described in the catalogue as aiming to: encourages preparation and development work prior to production. This page sets out the available information on operations, beneficiaries and funding, without treating the catalogue data as sufficient confirmation that it is currently open. Area indicated: national aid.
Funded by Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: film producers. Compare this information with the official page and check exclusions, size, legal form and area.
Eligibility conditions
Catalogue conditions: The production company has three years from notification of the payment authorisation to obtain prior authorisation (production aid). Check the current rules, criteria and exclusions before concluding on eligibility.
What the scheme covers
Operations indicated in the catalogue: Production of documentaries. Check the eligible basis, exclusions, combination and when the application must be made.
Amount and funding terms
Amount in the catalogue: a grant covering up to 40% of total planned costs. The 40% limit can be raised to 60% of costs when the sums are reinvested without a writing or development agreement with a broadcaster. 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. Producers with an automatic account can request up to 40% of the sums on their automatic account at the start of the current year to fund the preparation/development of their project. The amounts must be compared with the official page or rules in force before being relied on.
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
No reliable deadline is confirmed by the information consulted. Check the opening, available funds and timetable with the funder before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 60%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the “Documentary: automatic account – preparation aid (CNC)”?
Encourages preparation and development work prior to production.
Who may be concerned by this aid?
The catalogue mentions: film producers. The criteria and exclusions in the current rules must be checked.
What amount or type of support is provided?
Amount in the catalogue: a grant covering up to 40% of total planned costs. The 40% limit can be raised to 60% of costs when the sums are reinvested without a writing or development agreement with a broadcaster. 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. Producers with an automatic account can request up to 40% of the sums on their automatic account at the start of the current year to fund the preparation/development of their project. The amounts must be compared with the official page or rules in force before being relied on.
Which costs or operations can be taken into account?
Production of documentaries. Check the eligible basis and any requirement for a prior application.
Official source
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