Regional Short Film Aid Fund (Excluding Animation)
Purpose of the scheme: Supporting diversity of creation and authors, in particular by fostering the emergence and support of talent in Hauts-de-France; paying particular attention to economically more fragile works; developing and consolidating the professional production fabric in Hauts-de-France, by encouraging the diversity of works produced from the region; attracting film shoots to the region and encouraging the creation of skilled jobs in the regional industry. Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: production companies. Catalogue financial parameters: grant of between €15,000 and €30,000. Availability and the rules in force must be confirmed before applying.
The “Regional short film aid fund (excluding animation)” scheme is listed in the catalogue. Its purpose is described as follows: supporting diversity of creation and authors, in particular by fostering the emergence and support of talent in Hauts-de-France; paying particular attention to economically more fragile works. 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 Hauts-de-France
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: production companies. Check the legal form, size, activity, area and exclusions in the official rules in force.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: at least one of the following 3 criteria must be met: an author/director, screenwriter or co-author with tax residence in Hauts-de-France (certificate required); a producer or delegated co-producer with a permanent establishment in Hauts-de-France; significant filming in the region. Minimum spending in Hauts-de-France of 130% of the aid awarded will be required and checked against supporting documents when the accounts are closed. 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: production of fiction and documentary films lasting one hour or less. Not eligible: advertising films; commissioned films; corporate films; any other project that cannot be considered a creative work, in particular works that do not meet the definition of a film or audiovisual work. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: Grant of between €15,000 and €30,000. 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 public timetable gives the next deadline, but consult the rules and documents in force and confirm the producer’s legal form, the territorial criteria and the exact amounts before treating the scheme as open.
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. The public timetable gives the next deadline, but consult the rules and documents in force and confirm the producer’s legal form, the territorial criteria and the exact amounts before treating the scheme as open.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Hauts-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €30,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €15,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Hauts-de-France
Frequently asked questions
What is the Regional short film aid fund (excluding animation) scheme for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: supporting diversity of creation and authors, in particular by fostering the emergence and support of talent in Hauts-de-France; paying particular attention to economically more fragile works; developing and consolidating the professional production fabric in Hauts-de-France, by encouraging the diversity of works produced from the region. 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: production companies. Conditions indicated: at least one of the following 3 criteria must be met: an author/director, screenwriter or co-author with tax residence in Hauts-de-France (certificate required); a producer or delegated co-producer with a permanent establishment in Hauts-de-France; significant filming in the region. Minimum spending in Hauts-de-France of 130% of the aid awarded will be required and checked against supporting documents when the accounts are closed. The legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria must be confirmed.
What amount or type of funding can be obtained?
Grant of between €15,000 and €30,000. The official source consulted also states: Pictanovo states that it supports around 15 non-animated short films a year, up to 60 minutes long, led by production companies, with a prior meeting and review by committee. The published timetable shows a next deadline of 19 January 2027 for the committee of 23 February 2027. 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. The public timetable gives the next deadline, but consult the rules and documents in force and confirm the producer’s legal form, the territorial criteria and the exact amounts before treating the scheme as open. Before any order, purchase or spending, confirm the opening and the procedure with the relevant authority.
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