Documentary: Automatic Account — Production Support
Purpose of the scheme: Supports documentary production. Beneficiaries mentioned: production companies set up as commercial companies whose number of hours broadcast on French television channels (approved by the CNC as reference works) gives them an automatic support account. Funding recorded: a grant estimated on the basis of the work’s potential generated support, with a threshold that varies by genre. Before applying, check the rules in force, detailed criteria, timetable and cost basis with the funder.
The “Documentary: automatic account – production aid (CNC)” scheme is described in the catalogue as aiming to: supports documentary 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: production companies set up as commercial companies whose number of hours broadcast on French television channels (approved by the CNC as reference works) gives them an automatic support account. Compare this information with the official page and check exclusions, size, legal form and area.
Eligibility conditions
Catalogue conditions: For documentaries, the producer obtains an automatic account if it reaches at least the threshold of €80,000. Pre-purchase of broadcasting rights is compulsory. The production company must have works supported by the CNC and broadcast in the year before the account is opened, and must declare these broadcasts to the CNC. The works must: have been included by the CNC in its annual list of reference works; meet the criteria for automatic support (notably a broadcaster contribution of at least 25% of the French share); be approved on viewing as reference works by the CNC; and have been broadcast in the year before the grant application. Check the current rules, criteria and exclusions before concluding on eligibility.
What the scheme covers
Operations indicated in the catalogue: Projects receiving a contribution from one or more French broadcasters of at least 25% of the French share of funding, including a cash portion above €12,000 per hour; projects whose cash funding from a broadcaster is below €12,000 per hour but which have a favourable opinion from the COSIP selective committee or creation aid from a specialised CNC committee. Excluded: purchase of broadcasting rights or broadcasting interest. Check the eligible basis, exclusions, combination and when the application must be made.
Amount and funding terms
Amount in the catalogue: a grant estimated on the basis of the work’s potential generated support, with a threshold that varies by genre. 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
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the “Documentary: automatic account – production aid (CNC)”?
Supports documentary production.
Who may be concerned by this aid?
The catalogue mentions: production companies set up as commercial companies whose number of hours broadcast on French television channels (approved by the CNC as reference works) gives them an automatic support account. 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 estimated on the basis of the work’s potential generated support, with a threshold that varies by genre. 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?
Projects receiving a contribution from one or more French broadcasters of at least 25% of the French share of funding, including a cash portion above €12,000 per hour; projects whose cash funding from a broadcaster is below €12,000 per hour but which have a favourable opinion from the COSIP selective committee or creation aid from a specialised CNC committee. Excluded: purchase of broadcasting rights or broadcasting interest. Check the eligible basis and any requirement for a prior application.
Official source
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