In order to support the production of new cinematographic works, sums are entered in the automatic cinema production account of delegated production companies for the production of at least one feature-length cinematographic work that meets the following conditions:
1° Be a French initiative;
2° Be the subject of an application for production approval between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2021. However, works released in cinemas before 19 February 2020 will not be taken into account;
3° Not be externally financed to cover the cost of production plus 7%. External financing refers to all financing other than cash provided by the delegated production company. The tax credit provided for in article 220 sexies of the General Tax Code calculated for the film concerned is considered to be external funding. The production cost corresponds to the final production cost less the amounts corresponding to the “producer’s remuneration” and “overheads” items.