The Directorate of European and international affairs is responsible for :
- aiding exports
- promoting French films abroad along with the other ministries concerned, through specific support procedures :
- assistance in prospecting foreign markets
- aid for foreign distribution
- namely by providing free copies
- aid for the overlay-band
The Directorate of European and international affairs also works closely with Unifrance films international, an association essentially funded by the CNC in charge of promoting French cinema abroad.