Short Film DCP Service
Your short deserves a flawless big-screen premiere. Our Short Film DCP Service turns your ProRes or MP4 master into a festival-ready Digital Cinema Package with simple pricing, quick turnaround, and zero guesswork.
Designed for shorts: predictable pricing, subtitles included, and fast delivery.
Simple Pricing for Shorts
| Resolution | Price |
|---|
| 2K DCP | $10 per minute |
| 4K DCP | $15 per minute |
- 5-minute short in 2K → $50
- 12-minute short in 4K → $180
What’s Included
- ✅ Full SMPTE DCP package (CPL, PKL, ASSETMAP, VOLINDEX, MXF video/audio)
- ✅ Stereo or 5.1 audio (24-bit/48 kHz or 96 kHz)
- ✅ Subtitles included — burn-in or SMPTE XML with language tags
- ✅ ISDCF-style naming + validation report
- ✅ Fast turnaround — typically within 24 hours
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Built for Festivals
- 24 fps delivery (proper 23.976→24 conversion if needed)
- 2K/4K options with Flat/Scope containers
- Subtitles validated for timing, encoding, and safe-title margins
- Optional encryption with KDM generation per screen/time window
How It Works
- Upload your short (ProRes 422 HQ/4444 or high-quality MP4)
- Choose resolution, audio layout, and subtitle/encryption options
- Render & Validate: we encode JPEG2000 MXF + WAV MXF and package a SMPTE DCP
- Download your cinema-ready DCP with checksum and ISDCF naming
Add-Ons (Optional)
- 🔐 Encryption + KDMs (priced per screen/time window)
- 🚀 Rush turnaround (when available)
- 📦 CRU/drive prep if requested by a venue
Grab the Festival-Ready DCP Checklist (PDF) for submission peace of mind.
FAQs
- Is there a minimum runtime?
- No. We bill by the final DCP runtime, rounded to the nearest minute.
- Do you accept student films?
- Absolutely — this service is perfect for student shorts and micro-budget projects.
- Can I use 5.1 on a short?
- Yes. Stereo and 5.1 are both supported at the same per-minute rate.
- What if my short is 23.976 fps?
- We’ll properly convert to true 24 fps and verify audio sync at head/tail.
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