Unifrance Endowment Fund

Become a Patron of the Unifrance Endowment Fund and Contribute to the global reach of French Cinema and Audiovisual Creation

The Unifrance Endowment Fund

To finance and expand its activities serving the public interest in support of artistic works and creators, Unifrance established an Endowment Fund in 2024, enabling it to gather support from patrons.

Managed by a board of directors composed of members from Unifrance’s governing bodies and qualified figures from the economic sector, the fund’s mission is to collect donations to finance the international promotion of French cinematic and audiovisual creation.

The board is made up of 7 members, equally divided between statutory members (from Unifrance’s elected bodies) and honorary members (external to Unifrance).

Maud Bailly, Accor (President)
Gilles Pélisson, Unifrance (Vice-President)
Olivier Henrard, CNC
Sidonie Dumas, Gaumont
Emmanuelle Bouilhaguet, TOP – The Originals Productions
Nicolas Brigaud-Robert, Playtime
Olivier Dulac, BNP Paribas

Missions of the Unifrance Endowment Fund

Foster the emergence of new talents
Promote French cultural exception and the French-speaking world
Encourage intercultural dialogue and international outreach
Reach audiences who are distant from cultural access

Why support us?

By contributing to the Unifrance Endowment Fund:

You help strengthen the global visibility of French cinema and audiovisual arts, thereby contributing to the worldwide influence of French culture.
You take part in promoting the French cultural exception and the humanistic values it represents.
You enhance the civic engagement of your company or organization by supporting two key sectors—cinema and audiovisual media—that speak to broad and diverse audiences.

Patrons of the Unifrance Endowment Fund benefit from a tax deduction equivalent to 60% of their donation, along with benefits valued at up to 25% of the donation amount.

Committing to a cause of public interest also brings intangible benefits to the patron: