Section 2: Approval of works

Approval for a cinematographic work is required before filming begins.

Approval for an audiovisual work is obtained before the filming is completed.

The information and supporting documents submitted to obtain the approval provided for in articles D. 332-2 and D. 332-3, are those requested as part of the allocation of financial aid from the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée for the production of cinematographic works and audiovisual works respectively. Their list is set by deliberation taken pursuant to 3° of Article R. 112-4.

In the case of international co-productions, payments made in execution of production association contracts may not exceed 50% of the participation provided by companies that are nationals of a Member State of the European Union.

The production association contracts provided for inarticle 238 bis HG of the General Tax Code are filed with the public film and audiovisual register within fifteen days of their signature by the companies mentioned in article 238 bis HE of the same code.