Creating a Cinema-Ready DCP for Your Film
Want to Get Your Film Seen?
Theater screenings typically require a Digital Cinema Package, or DCP, which is the professional format used by projection theaters worldwide. With the FilmFreeway DCP tool, powered by CineSend, you can easily convert your film into a festival-ready DCP file. Simply upload your master file, and the CineSend team will handle the technical process, including encoding, packaging, and quality control.
Create Your DCP
Fast delivery in as little as 1 business day (standard 3 business days).
Access It Anywhere
12 months of cloud storage included with unlimited downloads of your DCP.
When You Need It
High-speed file transfers using IBM Aspera.
Trusted by the World's Leading Festivals
CineSend, the leading industry provider of secure video encoding and delivery, has integrated its DCP creation tool into FilmFreeway, the world's most widely used film festival submission platform.
CineSend is a trusted platform for secure media encoding, storage, and delivery used across the film and television industry. For more than 15 years, CineSend has created and delivered thousands of DCPs for filmmakers, studios, and film festivals worldwide.
IBM Aspera is a high-speed file transfer technology designed for moving large media files quickly and reliably, across all internet platforms and speeds. Aspera allows filmmakers to upload source files and download finished DCPs much faster than traditional browser-based transfers.
Benefits of FilmFreeway's DCP Creation Service
Professional Encoding Quality
Your DCP is created using professional cinema encoding tools and industry-standard workflows to ensure the best possible image and sound quality.
Picture and Audio Check
Every DCP is processed and reviewed by experienced technicians who check for common issues that could cause problems during a screening.
Technical Quality Control
Each package undergoes a multi-point quality control check to confirm it will play correctly on actual cinema projection systems.
Maximum Compatibility
Your DCP will meet both SMPTE technical specifications and the real-world practical best practices of cinemas and film festivals, including naming conventions.
Accessibility Support
Support for subtitles, captions, and additional accessibility audio tracks (hearing impaired audio, visually impaired narration).
Still Unsure?
For more information on Digital Cinema Packages, festival requirements, and FilmFreeway's tools and benefits, visit our FAQ.
What is a Digital Cinema Package?
A DCP, or Digital Cinema Package, is the industry-standard digital format used for distributing and projecting films in a theatrical setting, and contains a collection of different files, including image (JPEG 2000), audio (WAV), and metadata assets such as an asset map, composition playlist, and packing list. A DCP is designed for theatrical projection, combining these files to ensure smooth playback in a cinema setting.
Are Digital Cinema Packages Necessary?
A DCP is generally required for theatrical screenings or if specifically requested by a film festival. However, if your film is only intended for online viewing, a DCP is likely not required. When in doubt, consult the festival's official Rules & Terms or your film's acceptance email for clarification.
How Much Does a Digital Cinema Package Cost?
From $250
Plus $5 per minute
DCP Encoding starts at $250 and is typically ready in 3 business days.
Add-Ons
Customize the DCP to your needs
We also offer captions, cropping, 4k encoding, and rush delivery. Additional fees may apply.
