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France Boosts Oscar Campaign Support as Industry Sounds Alarm Over Declining Exports
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France’s National Film Board (CNC) has rolled out a new strategy to boost the profile of French movies and talent navigating the Oscar race. Unveiled during a conference on film and TV exports held at the CNC on Monday, the new strategy will see the government-back organization d
France’s National Film Board (CNC) has rolled out a new strategy to boost the profile of French movies and talent navigating the Oscar race. Unveiled during a conference on film and TV exports held at the CNC on Monday, the new strategy will see the government-back organization double the financial aid granted to campaigns. The […]
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