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.
The next call for projects is launched! Submit your exit strategies until October, 21st 2022.
So far, 54 films were supported and distributed in 49 different territories, not only in Europe but in North America, South America, Asia and North Africa, throught 197 theatrical releases and 160 VoD releases.
Among the 9 films supported in 2021 : Night of the Kings by Philippe Lacôte, New Order by Michel Franco and A hero by Asghar Farhadi.
Several changes will be introduced in the guidelines as of 2022. The co-production shares of Eurimages member countries that are not members of MEDIA will be counted as non-European share. The minimum 3 territories required to apply will no longer be geographically restricted. No more than 6 territories will be allowed per application.
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.
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.
