For each work in the programme, the production company has :
1° A period of two years from the date of the first payment for the financing of its production to apply for or obtain a cinematographic release licence and to provide the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée with proof of the production of the work and the expenditure incurred;
2° A period of one year from the date of the payment for the financing of its development to provide the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée with the finalised version of the project, together with proof of the expenditure incurred.
If the work or project is not submitted or, where applicable, if proof of expenditure is not provided, or if these deadlines are not met, the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée may ask for all or part of the aid granted to be repaid.
In exceptional circumstances and at the reasoned request of the production company, particularly in view of production or development conditions, these deadlines may be extended for a period not exceeding one year by decision of the President of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée.