Soutien Automatique Cinéma
Formula-based automatic support available to French producers with a track record. Credit accrues proportionally to prior box office and can be reinvested in new projects — not a grant, not a rate.
Key questions
How much does Soutien Automatique Cinéma pay?
Soutien Automatique Cinéma is an automatic fund: support is earned from prior results rather than awarded by a jury. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for Soutien Automatique Cinéma?
Soutien Automatique Cinéma is open to feature films, TV series and short films. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. Films must have production approval from CNC and meet scoring requirements on a 100-point cultural test covering artistic and technical elements.
When is the next Soutien Automatique Cinéma deadline?
The next Soutien Automatique Cinéma deadline is 1 Jan 2027 (application deadline). The fund runs 4 sessions a year.
How do you apply for Soutien Automatique Cinéma?
Applications for Soutien Automatique Cinéma go to CNC (Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée) through its online application portal. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 3 Apr 2026.
Overview
Formula-based automatic support available to French producers with a track record. Credit accrues proportionally to prior box office and can be reinvested in new projects — not a grant, not a rate.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Films must have production approval from CNC and meet scoring requirements on a 100-point cultural test covering artistic and technical elements.