Book II: SUPPORT FOR CINEMA CREATION AND THEATRE DISTRIBUTION

For the allocation of a direct grant, the distribution company submits the application file as follows:1° When it has provisional information, at the earliest three months before the release date of the cinematographic work in cinemas;2° When it has definitive information, at the latest seven months after the release date of the cinematographic work in cinemas.Where several companies distribute the same film, the application must be submitted jointly.

The amount of the direct allocation is set at 50% of the definitive distribution expenses, up to the ceiling provided for in the paragraph below and subject to the application, where applicable, of the reduction provided for in Article 222-25. This amount is reduced by 25% for cinematographic works that are not in original French or, if at least two different languages are used, in which French or the regional…

Where several companies are responsible for the distribution of the same film, the direct allocation is awarded to each of the companies on the basis of the distribution costs it has actually incurred, unless otherwise agreed between them.

In the case mentioned in 1° of Article 222-20, the direct allocation is paid in three instalments.

In the case mentioned in 2° of Article 222-20, the direct allocation is paid in two instalments.

The amount of the direct grant may be subject to a reduction fixed at the time of the last payment, taking into account the total amount of public financial aid granted, the ceiling mentioned in article 222-21 and the total amount of the appropriations allocated to the direct grants.

The direct allocation must be repaid:1° In the event of non-compliance with the conditions of allocation or payment;2° When the gross receipts of exploitation accruing to the distribution company at the end of a period of six months from the date of theatrical release of the work concerned, after deduction of a lump sum corresponding to 25% of these receipts, exceed the amount of the final distribution expenses.No direct allocation…