The application of the reduction coefficient is based on the conditions of reception and comfort in the cinema or cinemas, the diversity of art house films programmed, the number of weeks and screenings, excluding the period of works, during which these works are shown, local conditions and the cultural environment of the cinema, its economic situation, and the presentation of the application.
This assessment is based in particular on the following criteria:
1° The number of cinema weeks of operation of the establishments during the reference period, in accordance with the table in the appendix to this book, except for new establishments;
2° The number of film screenings per cinema, in accordance with the table in the appendix to this book, except for new establishments;
3° The number and diversity of art house films programmed, in accordance with the table in the appendix to this book;
4° The comfort of the cinemas and the technical quality of the screenings, in accordance with the table in the appendix to this book;
5° The quality of the information provided;
6° The economic situation of the cinema;
7° The absence or weakness of promotional activities;
8° The local conditions and cultural environment in which the exhibitor operates, as well as the particular efforts made by the exhibitor in the field of distribution.
For the application of the reduction coefficients mentioned in 2°, 5°, 6°, 7° and 8°, the arthouse cinema commission decides by a two-thirds majority.