I. – Financial assistance for the foreign distribution of works representing world cinema is awarded on the basis of :
1° The expertise, reputation, experience and financial capacity of the applicant and partner companies;
2° The coherence of the distribution project budget;
3° The diversity of the planned modes of exploitation;
4° The knowledge of the target audience and the adaptation of the project to its needs, as well as the editorial and commercial strategy defined by the applicant and partner companies;
5° The innovative nature of the distribution strategy and, in particular, the communication and promotion actions.
II. – Particular attention is paid to:
1° Projects for the distribution of a director’s first or second works;
2° Projects for the distribution of works that have received aid for world cinema.