The distribution company has a period of one year from the date of notification of the decision to grant the aid to exhibit the works in cinemas.
In exceptional circumstances and at the reasoned request of the distribution company, the aforementioned period may be extended for a period not exceeding six months, by decision of the President of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée, after receiving the opinion of the Commission des aides à la distribution cinématographique.