Professional DCP Encoding - QC Report Included, Shorts $129 Flat
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Festival-Ready DCPs, QC Report Included

DCI-compliant digital cinema packages with a frame-level quality control report included on every order. Short films $129 flat, no setup fee. Same-day turnaround available.

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Rated 5 Stars by Filmmakers

  • ✓ Frame-level QC report included — reviewed by a real person
  • ✓ Short films $129 flat 2K / $189 flat 4K (under 15 min)
  • ✓ Same-day turnaround available
  • ✓ KDM encryption, CRU & flash drive delivery
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QC Report Included

Frame-level check on every order

Same-Day Available

Rush service when you need it

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By Filmmakers

We understand your needs

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Honest Pricing

Transparent per-minute rates

A Real Person Checks Every DCP

Many services run automated encodes with limited oversight. We include a full frame-level QC report — reviewed by a real technician — on every single order, at no extra charge.

The DCP Works Typical Self-Serve Tool
Short film (under 15 min) $129 flat From $250
Frame-level QC report Included Varies / automated
Reviewed by a real person Yes Limited
KDM encryption Available Varies
CRU & flash drive delivery Available Varies
Direct line to your technician Yes No

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Short films — flat price, under 15 min

  • 2K: $129 (3-day) · $179 (1-day) · $229 (same-day)
  • 4K: $189 (3-day) · $259 (1-day) · $349 (same-day)

QC report included, no setup fee. Festival-ready and under the typical $250 self-serve price.

Features & longer films — per minute, QC report included

  • 3 Business Days: $5/minute (2K)
  • 1 Business Day: $7/minute (2K)
  • Same-Day Rush: $9/minute (2K)

Average 90-minute feature: from $450, QC report included

Films 15–40 minutes include a one-time $89 setup fee; films over 40 minutes have no setup fee. 4K, captions, KDM encryption, and physical media available. See full pricing for details.

Trusted by Filmmakers & Festivals

★★★★★

"My first time needing a DCP for a festival. Highly recommend. Very responsive. Solid communication. Walked me through process and helped troubleshoot issues on my end. Quick turn. Great value. Will definitely use again."

— BJ Barretta, Independent Filmmaker

★★★★★

"Working with The DCP Works was so great! Seamless integration into our festival team to handle our entire print traffic was such a blessing. Without their assistance, projection and DCP creation would've been such a headache. We even had Thomas Verdi on hand during the festival to ensure everything screened properly and the filmmakers were happy with their work. 100% would recommend."

— Corey Baney, Festival Director, River Valley Film Festival

★★★★★

"My experience with The DCP Works could not have been smoother. I found them to be very professional and helpful in the process to submit my film."

— Jeffrey Swingholm, Producer

Why The DCP Works?

✓ QC Report on Every Order

A frame-level quality control report, reviewed by a real technician, included with every DCP — not an upsell.

✓ Festival-Ready Quality

DCI-compliant DCPs that work perfectly in any theater, with naming and structure festivals expect.

✓ Fast Turnaround

Same-day service available when you're on a deadline.

✓ A Real Person to Talk To

Made by filmmakers who understand the process — and answer when something needs sorting out.

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Festival-ready DCPs with a QC report included on every order. Short films $129 flat, no setup fee.

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