In order to encourage cinematographic distribution companies to contribute to the revival of cinematographic production, direct allocations are granted to them in addition to the sums they invest, pursuant to article 222-7, for applications submitted between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2021 when the following conditions are met:
1° The cinematographic works are French-initiated;
2° The cinematographic works have a production cost of less than €8,000,000;
3° The cinematographic works were the subject of an application for investment approval between 1 October 2020 and 30 June 2021.
The amount of the direct allocation is equal to 15% of the amount of the sums invested.
The allocation of direct allocations is subject to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty, in particular those provided for in Chapter I and Article 54 of Section 11 relating to aid schemes for audiovisual works.