International Cinema Support Fund
International cinema support fund: Supporting international projects and 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 “International cinema support fund” scheme is listed to supporting international projects and diversity of creation; structuring the film and audiovisual sector in Île-de-France. The official page consulted confirms the following scope: The page describes selective aid for producing fiction, animation or creative documentary feature films in international co-production with a minority French share; European production companies are concerned. The page consulted mentions the 2026–2027 timetable and downloadable rules documents. 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: at least €100,000 must be spent in Île-de-France. 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 the scope of international co-production with a minority French share; amounts must be checked in the applicable rules and application file.
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 updated online service timetable, the international co-production, the minority French share, local spending and the criteria in the rules in force.
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 updated online service timetable, the international co-production, the minority French share, local spending and the criteria in the rules in force.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Ile-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Île-de-France
Frequently asked questions
What is the International cinema support fund scheme for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: supporting international projects and 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: at least €100,000 must be spent in Île-de-France. 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. 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 page describes selective aid for producing fiction, animation or creative documentary feature films in international co-production with a minority French share; European production companies are concerned. The page consulted mentions the 2026–2027 timetable and rules documents… 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 updated online service timetable, the international co-production, the minority French share, local spending and the criteria in the rules in force. Before any order, purchase or spending, confirm the opening and the procedure with the relevant authority.
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