Film and Audiovisual Creation Aid Fund (FACCA) — Writing and Development Support
Purpose of the scheme: Encouraging the emergence of new authors and new talent; developing structuring projects; defending a diversity of perspectives. Application deadline: 5 October 2026, now passed (with mandatory contact with the Region between 14 and 18 September 2026). Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: writing: authors and directors; development: production companies. Catalogue financial parameters: writing aid — grant of up to €10,000 for feature film projects (fiction/animation) and audiovisual projects (fiction/animation); development aid — €20,000 for feature film or long audiovisual fiction/animation projects (over 52 minutes); €12,000 for other audiovisual fiction projects. Availability and the rules in force must be confirmed before applying.
The “Film and Audiovisual Creation Aid Fund (FACCA) – Writing and development aid” scheme is listed in the catalogue. Its purpose is described as follows: encouraging the emergence of new authors and new talent; developing structuring projects; defending a diversity of perspectives. The 5 October 2026 application deadline has passed (mandatory contact with the Region took place between 14 and 18 September 2026). The financial parameters and conditions in the catalogue must be distinguished from the rules officially in force. Before using it, check eligibility, eligible costs, the timetable and procedures with the funder or the relevant operator. An official source has been consulted for this fiche, but this targeted check does not amount to confirming individual eligibility.
Funded by Région Bretagne
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: writing: authors and directors; development: production companies. Check the legal form, size, activity, area and exclusions in the official rules in force.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: for development aid, spending in Brittany (employment, rental, fundraising, etc.) must represent at least 100% of the aid received in terms of local spin-offs. They are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the official criteria, exclusions, combination rules and any obligation to apply before ordering, purchasing or starting work.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned: writing feature films and audiovisual projects, fiction and animation; development — feature films and audiovisual projects over 52 minutes, audiovisual series under 52 minutes (fiction/animation), 26-minute “TV special” animated single works. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: Writing aid: grant of up to €10,000 for feature film projects (fiction/animation) and audiovisual projects (fiction/animation); development aid: €20,000 for feature film or long audiovisual fiction/animation projects (over 52 minutes); €12,000 for other audiovisual fiction projects. The intensity of public aid for pre-production (writing and development), including the regional aid, will in no case exceed 100% of eligible costs. A producer may receive at most two feature film development aids per year. These figures must be compared with the rules or call applicable on the date of application; they guarantee neither eligibility nor an award.
How to apply
1) Obtain the official page and rules in force. 2) Confirm that the scheme is active and that the project’s area is covered. 3) Check the criteria, amount, cost base, exclusions, combination rules and documents. 4) Confirm when to apply and obtain prior approval before committing costs. The catalogue mentions a deadline of 5 October 2026, which has now passed. Check the FACCA 2026–2027 timetable and the contact periods before planning the next application.
Timeline
Catalogue end date: 5 October 2026 (now passed). Confirm the deadline, the status of the scheme and budget availability with the funder. The catalogue mentions a deadline of 5 October 2026, which has now passed. Check the FACCA 2026–2027 timetable and the contact periods before planning the next application. Consult the FACCA 2026–2027 timetable for the next session.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Bretagne
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €20,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 6 October 2027
- Geographic scope
- Bretagne
Frequently asked questions
What is the Film and Audiovisual Creation Aid Fund (FACCA) – Writing and development aid scheme for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: encouraging the emergence of new authors and new talent; developing structuring projects; defending a diversity of perspectives. Application deadline: 5 October 2026, now passed (with mandatory contact with the Region between 14 and 18 September 2026). Check that the project falls within the scope of the official rules in force.
Who can benefit and what are the main conditions?
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: writing: authors and directors; development: production companies. Conditions indicated: for development aid, spending in Brittany (employment, rental, fundraising, etc.) must represent at least 100% of the aid received in terms of local spin-offs. The legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria must be confirmed.
What amount or type of funding can be obtained?
Writing aid: grant of up to €10,000 for feature film projects (fiction/animation) and audiovisual projects (fiction/animation); development aid: €20,000 for feature film or long audiovisual fiction/animation projects (over 52 minutes); €12,000 for other audiovisual fiction projects. The intensity of public aid for pre-production (writing and development), including the regional aid, will not… The official source consulted also states: the official page confirms a regional grant for writing and developing fiction/animation projects, with caps of €10,000 for writing, €20,000 for certain feature films and long audiovisual projects, and €12,000 for other audiovisual fiction projects. Confirm the cap, cost base, rate and form of funding with the funder.
Is the scheme still open and how do I apply?
Catalogue end date: 5 October 2026 (now passed). The catalogue mentions a deadline of 5 October 2026, which has now passed. Check the FACCA 2026–2027 timetable and the contact periods before planning the next application. Before any order, purchase or spending, confirm the opening and the procedure with the relevant authority.
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