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Article 223-32 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

November 8, 2023

The Commission des aides à la distribution cinématographique may also be asked for its opinion:1° When it appears that the distribution company has not fulfilled the commitments it made in the agreement. In this case, the Commission may, if it considers it necessary, propose to modify the amount of aid granted;2° On the conditions under which the aid granted has been used by the distribution company as well as on…

Article 223-33 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

November 8, 2023

Selective financial aid is allocated each year to support the overall activity of distribution companies when the appropriations allocated to direct allocations based on the conditions of distribution of cinematographic works have not been fully used for the year in question.

Article 223-34 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

November 8, 2023

Structural grants are awarded to distribution companies in addition to direct grants, depending on the conditions under which cinematographic works are shown.

Article 223-35 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

November 8, 2023

Structural aid is granted in consideration of:1° The additional financing requirements necessary for the activity of the distribution company;2° The quality of the work carried out by the distribution company.

Article 223-36 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

November 8, 2023

Structural aid is subject to compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid.

Article 223-37 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

November 8, 2023

The decision to grant aid is taken after consultation with the Complementary Structural Aid Committee.

Article 223-38 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

November 8, 2023

The aid is awarded in the form of a grant.The aid is covered by an agreement with the distribution company.

Article 223-39 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

November 8, 2023

The Commission des aides à la distribution cinématographique is made up of twenty-five members, including a chairman and three vice-chairmen, appointed for a renewable term of one year.Their term of office begins on 1st October each year.

Article 223-40 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

November 8, 2023

The Commission des aides à la distribution cinématographique is made up of three colleges sitting separately.The first college comprises the chairman, a vice-chairman and eleven members. It is responsible for issuing an opinion on applications for aid for the distribution of previously unreleased works, as well as on applications for structural aid submitted by distribution companies regularly distributing previously unreleased works.The second college comprises the chairman, a vice-chairman and five…

Article 223-41 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

November 8, 2023

The Commission des aides complémentaires à la structure is made up of four members, including a chairman, appointed for a renewable term of one year.

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Article 223-32 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

Article 223-33 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

Article 223-34 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

Article 223-35 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

Article 223-36 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

Article 223-37 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

Article 223-38 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

Article 223-39 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

Article 223-40 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

Article 223-41 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code

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