ACM Distribution

ACM Distribution is a fund intended to support and promote the distribution and international circulation of films co-produced between a European country and a non-European country. This program received the support of the Creative Europe - MEDIA Program of the European Union.

> See also: Aide aux cinémas du monde

Sector : Cinema - International
Phase of action : Distribution
Type of support : Animation, Fiction, Documentary, Feature film, VoD
Type of support : Call for projects
Applicant : Distributor, Worldwide sales agent, Producer

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Guidelines ACMD 2024 (PDF 450ko)

Application form ACM Distribution 2024 (DOC 468ko)

Distribution budget (5 tabs) - (XLSX 52ko)

ACM Distribution presentation - (PDF 1209ko)

Next call for projects

The next call for projects is currently open! It will close on March 8^th, 2024.

So far, 68 films were supported and distributed in 58 different territories, not only in Europe but in North America, South America, Asia and North Africa, through 324 theatrical releases and 316 VoD releases.

The latest films supported are the following: Les Colons by Felipe Gálvez, Les Meutes by Kamal Lazraq, Si seulement je pouvais hiberner by Zoljaragal Purevdash and Tiger stripes by Amanda Nell Eu.

Important information - ACM Distribution reform

ACM Distribution is now open to all co-productions between a MEDIA and a non-MEDIA country respecting the % rules: The MEDIA co-producer's contribution must be included between 20% and 70% for all feature films.
The grant level cannot outreach 60 000 € per project.
A minimum of 3 partners and maximum 6 should be part of the coordinated distribution strategy.
French distributors can not be part of the application.
Distributors from coproduction countries are accepted if their territory is included in the sales agreement. The chain of rights must be respected.

Results of the last session

November 13^th, 2023

Les Colons by Felipe Gálvez (Chile)

Support of 57 400 € for distribution in the following territories: Germany; Greece; Spain; United States; United Kingdom; Ukraine.

Coordinator : MK2 Films (France)

Les Meutes by Kamal Lazraq (Morocco)

Support of 53 645 € for distribution in the following territories: Italy; Spain; United Kingdom.

Coordinator : Charades (France)

Si seulement je pouvais hiberner by Zoljaragal Purevdash (Mongolia)

Support of 60 000 € for distribution in the following territories: Canada; Italy; Switzerland; Taiwan; United Kingdom.

Coordinator : Urban Sales (France)

Tiger Stripes by Amanda Nell Eu (Malaysia)

Support of 58 500 € for distribution in the following territories: Brazil; Norway; Spain; United Kingdom; United States.

Coordinator : Films Boutique (France)

Previous results

ACM Distribution logo

For every film supported by ACM Distribution, the label hereunder must be appear in the film credits, as follows :

the ACM Distribution logo combined with the CNC and MEDIA logos in the opening credits ;
the ACM Distribution logo, combined with the CNC and MEDIA logos in the end credits, followed by the words "With the support of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée and the Creative Europe – MEDIA programme"

The 3 logos must also appear on all printed promotional elements (film posters, invitations, etc) printed after the grant has been allocated, and under the same conditions (in particular in terms of size) as those of the other logos.

> Download the ACM Distribution logo (zip)

> Download the user guide of ACM Distribution label (pdf)

> Download the CNC logo

> Download the Creative Europe – MEDIA logo