French Cinema and Moving Image Code
In force
The sums entered in the automatic cinema distribution account may also be invested to cover, on behalf of production companies, other distribution expenses relating to :
1° Long-length cinematographic works for which investment approval or, where this is not requested, production approval, has been granted;
2° Long-length cinematographic works benefiting from production advances after completion;
3° Long-length cinematographic works receiving aid for world cinema;
4° Audiovisual works that have received automatic or selective financial aid for audiovisual production;
5° Long-length cinematographic works that meet the following conditions:
a) Be distributed by distribution companies that have distributed, in the two years preceding the application, at least three cinematographic works with a national theatrical release in at least five cinematographic entertainment establishments;
b) Not be produced or co-produced by the distribution companies concerned;
c) Be French-initiated;
d) Be made under the conditions provided for in article 211-7 ; <br/>e) Be made entirely in the original version in French or in a regional language used in France. Where at least two different languages are used, French or a regional language used in France must be the language used most often. Documentary films may be produced in a language whose use is justified by the subject matter; <br/>f) Have been released nationally in at least eight cinemas; <br/>g) Have been selected for an international film festival mentioned on the list annexed to this book. <br/>However, these sums may not be invested in feature-length cinematographic works produced by production companies that have not been able to benefit from production aid pursuant to article 211-19.</p>
Article 222-8
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Updated 7 Nov 2023
