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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Aid for the distribution of works intended for young audiences

Article 223-16

…stribution of works intended for young audiences is awarded in consideration of :1° The artistic quality of the cinematographic works presented, the distribution forecasts and conditions announced, th…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 223-30

The decision to award aid is taken after consultation with the Film Distribution Aid Committee.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Common provisions

Article 223-24

The distribution company has a period of one year from the actual release of the cinematographic work in cinemas to provide the financial documents justifying all the financial investment of the distr…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 223-1

Selective financial aid is awarded for the distribution of cinematographic works that have not been released in cinemas in France and whose distribution presents particular difficulties.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 223-8

When aid is granted for an annual distribution programme:1° For each film in the programme, the distribution company must submit, within fifteen days of its release in cinemas, the supporting document…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Common provisions

Article 223-19

The Commission des aides à la distribution cinématographique may propose changes to the distribution forecasts announced by the company in order to ensure better distribution of cinematographic works.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Common provisions

Article 223-22

…not respect the commitments it has made in the agreement. In this case, the Commission des aides à la distribution cinématographique is consulted for its opinion.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 223-37

The decision to grant aid is taken after consultation with the Complementary Structural Aid Committee.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Common provisions

Article 223-21

…t.The aid is the subject of an agreement signed with the distribution company.This agreement may include commitments by the distribution company concerning the exhibition of the works in cinemas, part…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 223-2

The following are eligible for aid for the distribution of previously unreleased works:1° Cinematographic works of French or foreign origin presenting particular artistic qualities;2° Cinematographic…

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