Article 916-47 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code
The formula set out in article 721-19 does not apply to the definitive entry of sums calculated on the basis of commercial representation in cinemas in 2020.
The formula set out in article 721-19 does not apply to the definitive entry of sums calculated on the basis of commercial representation in cinemas in 2020.
By way of derogation from articles 721-12 and 721-13, the amount of the sums entered in the automatic account of foreign sales undertakings for 2021 is equal to the average of the sums entered in their account for 2018, 2019 and 2020, without prejudice to the application of the formula provided for in article 721-19. Only the sums calculated corresponding to works for which the foreign sales companies still hold…
Difficult works are considered to be cinematographic, audiovisual or multimedia works for which applications for aid are submitted between 1 October 2020 and 31 December 2021 and for which it is justified that there are particular production or marketing difficulties relating in particular to their financing, production or distribution, given the abnormal market conditions linked to the consequences of the covid-19 epidemic.The President of the Centre national du cinéma et…
In order to take into account the conditions of exploitation of cinematographic works in cinematographic theatres during the period of restriction of the hours of reception of the public, by derogation to articles 916-1 and 916-2, the rates of calculation of the sums representing the automatic financial aids to which the production companies can claim in application of article 211-26, between 14 October and 29 October 2020, are those fixed…
The calculation rates are set at : – 223.74% when the amount of revenue generated by feature films is less than or equal to €9,225,000;– 85.02% when the amount of revenue generated by feature films is greater than €9,225,000 and less than or equal to €30,750,000;– 8.95% when the amount of revenue generated by feature films is greater than €30,750,000.
In order to take into account the conditions of exploitation of cinematographic works in cinematographic theatres during the period of restriction of the hours of reception of the public, by derogation to articles 916-9 and 916-10, the rates of calculation of the sums representing the automatic financial aid to which the distribution companies can claim in application of article 222-3, between 14 October and 29 October 2020, are those fixed…
The rates are set at : – 729.26% when the total revenue from feature films is less than or equal to €307,500;– 265.18% when the total revenue from feature films is greater than €307,500 and less than or equal to €615,000;– 170.48% when the total revenue from feature films is greater than €615,000 and less than or equal to €1,230,000; – 59.19% when the total revenue from feature films is…
Exceptional aid is granted in the form of direct allocations to distribution companies in order to compensate for part of the expenditure they have incurred in distributing cinematographic works whose screening in cinemas has been impaired, interrupted or prevented by the measures restricting opening hours and then prohibiting public admission to these cinemas, applicable from 17 October 2020.
Direct grants are awarded to distribution companies eligible for financial support for film distribution for each film released or due to be released in cinemas between 14 October 2020 and 18 November 2020 and between 15 December 2020 and 6 January 2021.
The distribution expenses eligible for direct grants are those mentioned in 2° of article 222-9.These expenses, with the exception of those relating to the purchase of advertising space on television services, must have been incurred with companies that are independent of the distribution company receiving the aid, in accordance with the following criteria:a) These companies are not controlled by the distribution company;b) These companies are not controlled by one or…
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