The authorisation to operate a cinema in the form of a touring activity is granted on the basis of the geographical complementarity of the cinematographic offer presented by the application with regard to the cinemas of the cinematographic establishments whose operation is authorised by virtue of article R. 212-1.
To assess this complementarity, the Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée refers to the respective catchment areas of the applicant’s activity and these cinemas. The definition of the catchment area is that of the cinematographic area of influence within the meaning of article R. 212-7-1.
The Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée may ask the Regional Director of Cultural Affairs to consult experts in cinema exhibition and distribution and interested parties beforehand.