Fund for International Promotion of Cinematographic Works
Fund to promote cinema works abroad (CNC): Supports the success of French films abroad. Beneficiaries listed in the catalogue: film exporters. The detailed conditions and current status remain to be confirmed with the funder.
The “Fund to promote cinema works abroad” is listed to support the success of French films abroad. The CNC’s official page describes automatic aid for international sales agents, with separate arrangements for using the support and for promotion costs; the aid has been made permanent after an experimental phase. The page provides guidance notes, forms and extracts from the general aid rules. The catalogue information must be compared with the rules in force, notably for beneficiaries, amounts, eligible costs and availability.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: film exporters. Check the legal form, size, activity, area, financial situation and exclusions in the official rules in force.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: not specified. These are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the official criteria, exclusions, combination rules and any requirement to apply before ordering, buying or starting works.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs cited: Generation of support based on the success of films abroad, measured by cinema admissions and by their international festival career. Check the eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
Amount or form of support indicated in the catalogue: the sums credited to the automatic account of international sales companies are calculated as follows: €0.70 per admission when the cinema work has 50,000 admissions or fewer; €0.35 per admission between 50,001 and 100,000 admissions; €0.15 per admission between 100,001 and 200,000 admissions; €0.05 per admission between 200,001 and 700,000 admissions. A 10% bonus (not cumulative) applies to first and second films and to films originally in French. Exporters can reinvest the support in two ways: as minimum guarantees (MG), to improve the works’ international potential; or for prospecting and promotion costs. The CNC describes an automatic mechanism for international sales agents; it is not a general grant for any production company. This information comes from the catalogue and is not a commitment to award. Check the basis (excluding or including VAT), rates and caps, eligible costs, combination rules and the applicable aid regime.
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, basis, exclusions, combination rules and documents. 4) Confirm when to apply and obtain prior approval before committing costs. Check the current version of the rules, the eligibility criteria for works and companies, the rules on using the support, the costs and the supporting documents required before treating the mechanism as available.
Timeline
No usable end date is recorded; confirm the timetable with the funder, as well as the deadline, whether applications are open and the available budget.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 10%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Fund to promote cinema works abroad (CNC)” scheme for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: supports the success of French films abroad. 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: film exporters. Conditions mentioned: not specified. The legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria must be confirmed.
What amount or type of funding can be obtained?
The sums credited to sales companies’ automatic account depend on admissions abroad: €0.70 per admission up to 50,000, €0.35 between 50,001 and 100,000, €0.15 between 100,001 and 200,000, and €0.05 between 200,001 and 700,000, with a 10% bonus for first and second films and films originally in French. The CNC’s official page describes automatic aid for international sales agents, made permanent after an experimental phase, with guidance notes and forms available. These elements do not guarantee an award; confirm the cap, basis, rate and form of funding with the funder.
Is the scheme still open, and how do I apply?
No usable end date is recorded; confirm the timetable with the funder, as well as the deadline, whether applications are open and the available budget. Before any order, purchase or spending, confirm that the scheme is open and the procedure with the competent authority.
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