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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Compensation for distribution costs

Article 917-6

…ed to distribution companies eligible for financial support for film distribution for each film released or due to be released in cinemas between 14 October 2020 and 18 November 2020 and between 15 De…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Increased rates for calculating sums representing automatic aid

Article 917-3

In order to take into account the conditions of exploitation of cinematographic works in cinematographic theatres during the period of restriction of the hours of reception of the public, by derogatio…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Compensation for distribution costs

Article 917-8

…ect allocation is set at :- 35% of the amount of expenditure incurred for cinematographic works released in cinemas on 14 October 2020;- 50% of the amount of expenditure incurred for cinematographic w…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Compensation for distribution costs

Article 917-9

…tailed invoices justifying the amount of distribution expenses incurred prior to the theatrical release that has taken place or was initially planned. The distribution company must provide proof that…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Compensation for loss of revenue

Article 917-12

…ons to distribution companies to compensate them for part of the loss of revenue they have suffered as a result of the measures restricting the opening hours of cinemas in the geographical areas affec…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Compensation for distribution costs

Article 917-11

…relating to aid schemes for audiovisual works.Cinematographic works for which a direct allocation has been granted may, by decision of the President of the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image ani…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Compensation for loss of revenue

Article 917-18

The granting of exceptional aid 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 applic…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Compensation for loss of revenue

Article 917-17

The decision of the President of the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée specifies the amount of aid awarded and the terms of payment.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Compensation for loss of revenue

Article 917-15

…hat the rights holders receive the aid in accordance with the same contractual terms and conditions as those laid down for cinema box office receipts.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Compensation for loss of revenue

Article 917-16

In order to receive the aid, distribution companies must submit an electronic form drawn up by the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée by 31 August 2021 at the latest.

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