The aid is awarded in the form of a grant, an advance or both.
The choice of the form of aid and any resulting split between grant and advance are determined according to the characteristics of the work, its distribution prospects and the economic conditions under which the project is carried out.
The aid is the subject of an agreement concluded with the beneficiary.
This agreement sets out the beneficiary’s commitments, particularly with regard to the award criteria. In the case of advances, the agreement also sets out the repayment schedule.
The agreement may also set out the conditions under which the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée may benefit from reproduction and performance rights for the work with a view to use as part of its mission to promote the film heritage as set out in 5° of article L. 111-2 of the Code du cinéma et de l’image animée.