Support for Theatrical Works

In order to ensure progress and continuity of the theatrical activity, the Ministry of Culture provides its support for creative and constructive theater works knowing that theater plays an active and social role on artistic and cultural levels.

A special committee is in charge of reviewing the file of the theatrical work. Thus, the ministry decides to grant its support to the theatrical work to which the committee gave its approval.

Conditions and required documents:

Conditions:

  • Only the producer of the play, whether a natural person or an institution, is entitled to submit the application.
  • Once the supported project is completed, several documents must be filed within a period of 6 months after the completion of the project:
  • The script with a DVD or video, a media file and a poster of the theatrical work.
  • Ensure the promotion and guarantee the participation in festivals: a report must be submitted in this respect.
  • The producer shall mention the name and the logo of the Ministry of Culture, as the sponsor of the project, on all publications related to the project and even on the video copy of the play.
  • The direction reserves the right to refuse any request with any missing document.
  • The approval is deemed final once signed by the Minister of Culture.
  • The support decision is effective for a period of two years (with the possibility of 6 month extension) during which the theatrical work must be completed.
  • The producer shall repay the entire amount of the financial support if the project is not completed.
  • Signing the support request is deemed as a tacit consent to the above-mentioned conditions.

Required documents

  1. The application form
  2. The Note of Intent.
  3. The approval of the censorship department of the Lebanese General Security.
  4. 8 copies of the play script and a CD.
  5. The synopsis (maximum 3 pages).
  6. The CV of the producer, the director and the scriptwriter.
  7. The estimate of the work
  8. The plans for financing and production.
  9. The copy of the contract of the copyright assignment (in the case of an adapted novel).
  10. Any document that the applicant deems necessary to support his file.
  11. The Certificate of registration at the Ministry of Finance.
  12. The Certificate of bank transfer (IBAN)

NOTE: NB: The application form must be submitted with the required documents in an envelope during the working hours at the registry of the General Directorate of Cultural Affairs.

Request form for theatrical work support →