Fiction: Selective Production Support
Purpose: Supports the production of fiction films. The 2026 application dates were 4 September and 26 October; both have passed. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: production companies or associations. The funding arrangements and selection criteria must be compared with the applicable official version.
The “Fiction: selective production aid (CNC)” page is listed as national aid. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: supports the production of fiction films. The 2026 application dates were 4 September and 26 October; both have passed. The title alone does not establish eligibility: confirm the eligible costs, selection criteria and that the procedure is actually open with the CNC.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: production companies or associations. Check the legal form, size, activity, area and exclusions set by the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: Beneficiary companies must not be controlled (within the meaning of Article L. 233-3 of the French Commercial Code) by a company with an automatic account, and must be independent of any television channel (within the meaning of Article 311-93 of the CNC’s General Aid Rules). The work must be financed by a French contribution of at least 30% of its final cost, with production spending in France of at least 50% of the French contribution. Where the French contribution is 80% or more of the final cost, the work must be made wholly or mainly in an original French-language version or in a regional language used in France. These conditions are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the rules in force, exclusions, combination rules, selection criteria and any requirement to apply before committing.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs cited: Projects by new companies or companies without an automatic account; projects submitted to the committee for genre qualification. Check the eligible costs, supporting documents, any minimum thresholds and exclusions before committing to the project.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: a grant covering up to 40% of the work’s final cost (or of the French share in an international co-production). Total aid from the State, its agencies and local authorities cannot exceed 50% of the work’s final cost (or of the French share in an international co-production). This catalogue information is neither a commitment to award nor confirmation of the applicable rate; check the aid rate, caps, eligible costs and combination rules in the CNC rules.
How to apply
1) Consult the CNC’s official page and the General Aid Rules (RGA). 2) Check the beneficiary, project, eligible costs, rate/cap, combination rules and timetable. 3) Confirm the procedure and documents before any commitment. Check that the project fits the eligible categories, the exact timetable, the complete documents and the rules in force at the time of application.
Timeline
The last 2026 date recorded in the catalogue, 26 October 2026, has passed. The selective scheme is for fiction projects by companies without an automatic account, subject to eligibility criteria. The CNC page shows application dates for 2026 and 2027 and use of the MesAides platform: check the next session.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Funding rate
- 40%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 26 October 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Fiction: selective production aid (CNC)” for?
The catalogue describes the following objective: supports the production of fiction films. The 2026 application dates were 4 September and 26 October; both have passed. Check that the actual project falls within the scope of the scheme.
Who can benefit, and what are the exclusions?
The catalogue mentions: production companies or associations. Eligibility also depends on the legal form, the type of project and the exclusions in the rules in force.
What amount or funding rate is provided?
A grant covering up to 40% of the work’s final cost (or of the French share in an international co-production). Total aid from the State, its agencies and local authorities cannot exceed 50% of the work’s final cost (or of the French share in an international co-production). The amounts and rates must be checked in the applicable CNC rules.
Is the scheme open, and how do I apply?
The last 2026 date recorded in the catalogue, 26 October 2026, has passed. The selective scheme is for fiction projects by companies without an automatic account, subject to eligibility criteria. The CNC page shows application dates for 2026 and 2027 and use of the MesAides platform. Confirm the procedure, documents and timetable with the CNC before treating the scheme as open.
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