The production company must provide the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée with the elements resulting from the first shoot and pre-editing, as well as proof of the expenses incurred, within eighteen months of the decision to grant the aid.
In exceptional circumstances and at the reasoned request of the production company, the aforementioned deadline may be extended by a period not exceeding twelve months, by decision of the President of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée.