Book I: Administrative organisation

For cinematographic or audiovisual works for which the title has previously been registered under the conditions set out in article L. 122-1, must be entered in the public film and audiovisual register, at the request of the most diligent party and without such entry having the effect of conferring any new lien in favour of its beneficiary, except, however, as stated in Articles L. 123-5, L. 124-1 and L. 124-2:…

For projects for which the title has previously been filed under the conditions provided for in Article L. 122-2, may be entered in the register of options, at the request of the most diligent party, and without such entry having the effect of conferring any new lien for the benefit of its beneficiary, except, however, as provided for in Articles L. 123-5, L. 124-1 and L. 124-2, deeds, agreements or…

Where an act, agreement or judgment does not meet the conditions for registration under the provisions of articles L. 123-1 or L. 123-2, it may however be published in the public film and audiovisual register or in the register of options at the request of its beneficiary if it has the effect of transferring or establishing the transfer to the latter of one of the rights mentioned in these articles…

If it is drawn up in a language other than French that is customary in the film and audiovisual industry, the deed, agreement or judgement may, at the request of the applicant, be submitted in its original version. In this case, it must be accompanied by a full translation or a summary written in French under conditions determined by decree. The Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée ensures…

The rank of entries and publications is determined by the order in which they are required.

The rights referred to in article L. 123-1 which became legally enforceable against third parties before the entry into force of law no. 90 of 22 February 1944 are maintained in their previous rank if they have been registered within three months of the said entry into force. Failing this, they only rank with regard to third parties under the conditions set out in Article L. 123-5. By way of…