The sums invested by the production company to cover preparatory expenses for the production of feature-length cinematographic works are paid in two instalments.
The first instalment, which may not exceed €54,000, may be paid on presentation of an option or assignment contract relating to the authors’ literary and artistic property rights.
The second instalment may be paid once the film has been registered in the public film and audiovisual register, and on presentation of the accounting documents relating to the use of the sums already paid as well as an updated estimate.
However, in view of the size of the preparatory expenses incurred by the production company, the sums invested may be paid in a single instalment.