Cinema Support Fund
Cinema support fund: Supporting diversity of creation; structuring the film and audiovisual sector in Île-de-France. Beneficiaries listed in the catalogue: european production companies. The detailed conditions and current status remain to be confirmed with the funder.
The “Cinema support fund” scheme is listed to supporting diversity of creation; structuring the film and audiovisual sector in Île-de-France. The official page consulted confirms the following scope: The official page presents selective aid in the form of an investment grant for producing original French-initiated feature films with a majority French share, in fiction, animation or creative documentary. It shows a deadline of 6 January 2027 and a next session from 7 January 2027. The catalogue information remains to be compared with the rules in force, notably for beneficiaries, amounts, eligible costs and the availability of the scheme.
Funded by Région Ile-de-France
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: european production companies. Check the legal form, size, activity, area, financial situation and exclusions in the official rules in force.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: for documentary or animation projects: 50% of the budget must be spent in Île-de-France. For European co-productions: at least 30% or 40% of spending in Île-de-France, depending on whether filming takes place there. For fiction projects: 50% of filming must take place in Île-de-France. For European co-productions, 30% of spending in Île-de-France and at least 20% of filming. Under the “100,000 new internships for young people in Île-de-France” measure (adopted in report no. CR 08-16 of 18 February 2016), which aims to help young people access the job market, final award of the regional aid is conditional on the business hosting one or more interns. 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: works over 60 minutes: fiction; documentaries; animation. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
Amount or type of support indicated in the catalogue: grant whose amount will depend on the project. The Region confirms a selective investment grant for French-initiated feature films with a majority French share; the amount depends on the official scale and the project.
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. Check the rules and application notes, the majority French share, the format and genre of the work, spending in Île-de-France and the session timetable.
Timeline
No usable end date is recorded; confirm the timetable with the funder. Confirm the deadline, the status of the scheme and budget availability with the funder. Check the rules and application notes, the majority French share, the format and genre of the work, spending in Île-de-France and the session timetable.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Ile-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Île-de-France
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cinema support fund scheme for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: supporting diversity of creation; structuring the film and audiovisual sector in Île-de-France. 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: european production companies. The conditions mentioned are: for documentary or animation projects: 50% of the budget must be spent in Île-de-France. For European co-productions: at least 30% or 40% of spending in Île-de-France, depending on whether filming takes place there. For fiction projects: 50% of filming must take place in Île-de-France. For European co-productions, 30% of spending in Île-de-France and at least 20% of filming. Under the “100,000 new internships for young people in Île-de-France” measure… The legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria must be confirmed.
What amount or type of funding can be obtained?
Grant whose amount will depend on the project. The official source consulted also states: The official page presents selective aid in the form of an investment grant for producing original French-initiated feature films with a majority French share, in fiction, animation or creative documentary. It shows a deadline of 6 January 2027 and a next session from… These elements do not guarantee an award; confirm the cap, cost base, 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. Check the rules and application notes, the majority French share, the format and genre of the work, spending in Île-de-France and the session timetable. Before any order, purchase or spending, confirm the opening and the procedure with the relevant authority.
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