Article 223-12 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code
Aid for the distribution of repertory works is awarded for the distribution of cinematographic works for which the distribution expenses mentioned in article 222-9 do not exceed €550,000.
Aid for the distribution of repertory works is awarded for the distribution of cinematographic works for which the distribution expenses mentioned in article 222-9 do not exceed €550,000.
Aid for the distribution of repertory works is awarded on the basis of the artistic quality of the cinematographic works presented, their rarity and their interest in the history of cinema, the distribution forecasts and conditions announced, the efforts planned in terms of showing the works in cinemas, the promotional work envisaged, and compliance with the commitments made in the aid agreement in respect of the award of previous aid….
For each cinematographic work making up an annual distribution programme, the distribution company must submit, within fifteen days of its release in cinemas, the supporting documents mentioned in the list annexed to this book.
Selective financial aid is awarded for the distribution of cinematographic works aimed at young audiences.
Aid for the distribution of works intended for young audiences is awarded in consideration of :1° The artistic quality of the cinematographic works presented, the distribution forecasts and conditions announced, the efforts planned in terms of exhibiting the works in cinemas and developing specific documents adapted to the target age group, the promotional work planned, as well as compliance with the commitments made in the aid agreement in respect of…
Aid for the distribution of works intended for young audiences is awarded for the distribution of cinematographic works for which the distribution expenses mentioned in article 222-9 do not exceed €550,000. The amount mentioned in the first paragraph is raised to €750,000 for works in the animation genre.
The decision to award aid is taken after consultation with the Film Distribution Aid Committee.
The Commission des aides à la distribution cinématographique may propose changes to the distribution forecasts announced by the company in order to ensure better distribution of cinematographic works.
The amount of aid is determined according to the financial investment made by the distribution company, which takes the form of : 1° By the payment to production companies of advances granted in respect of the showing of cinematographic works in cinemas, with a view to contributing to the financing of the production of cinematographic works and repayable exclusively from the receipts of the works in question; 2° By the…
The aid is awarded in the form of a grant.The aid is the subject of an agreement signed with the distribution company.This agreement may include commitments by the distribution company concerning the exhibition of the works in cinemas, particularly with regard to their circulation throughout France and the type of cinemas in which they are shown.For the allocation of aid for an annual distribution programme, the agreement provides for the…
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