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Digital Cinema Package (DCP)
Professional DCP creation ensuring flawless theatrical presentation and worldwide cinema distribution.
A Digital Cinema Package is the standard format for theatrical film release. It holds encrypted video, audio, and subtitle data that cinema projectors read and show. DCP mastering needs exact tech specs for resolution, frame rate, color space, and audio channels, so playback stays clean.
We build DCPs at mastering rooms certified for digital cinema. Our team handles the tech specs, encryption, and quality checks. Your Digital Cinema Package plays flawlessly in theaters and meets the delivery standards your distribution partners ask for.
Capabilities
DCP Creation Excellence
We deliver the industry-standard format for theatrical exhibition, ensuring your film is presented with the highest quality in cinemas worldwide.
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Cinema Quality
DCI-compliant packages for perfect projection in theaters worldwide.
Excellence
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Secure Encryption
Content protection with professional KDM management.
Security
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Global Standards
Compatible with all DCI-compliant cinema systems worldwide.
Universal
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Verified Quality
Comprehensive testing and validation on cinema servers.
Reliability
DCP Services
Technical Specifications
Why Us
Why Choose Our DCP Services
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100% Reliability
Guaranteed playback in all DCI theaters.
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Fast Turnaround
Quick delivery for urgent deadlines.
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Secure Handling
Covered workflow and delivery.
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Festival Ready
Experience with major festival needs.
On Location
DCP mastering for French and festival release
DCP creation in France runs through rooms built for digital cinema, such as the mastering suites long tied to Eclair in Vanves and the Saint-Cloud post-prod corridor. Your film may head to Cannes, the Lumière in Lyon, or a wide release across UGC and Pathé networks. For each one, we build JPEG2000-encoded packages that meet DCI specs. Each reel is checked on a DCI-grade projector before shipment.
Audio masters travel as 5.1, 7.1, or Dolby Atmos to suit your release plan. Subtitle tracks are built to the SMPTE standard, so the package plays cleanly across European cinema circuits and the festival servers used at Annecy, Deauville, and the Marché du Film.
Encrypted DCPs ship with managed KDM keys tied to the server fingerprints of your exhibitors. Unencrypted versions serve festival submissions, where simplicity wins. Our team handles Open Subtitle Track variants, version files for area-specific releases, and rush turnaround for late-cut features that need a Croisette deadline. You receive a hard drive plus a verified upload to your distributor's intake portal. Playback reports confirm the package was tested end to end before it ever reaches a projection booth.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DCP and why do I need one?
A Digital Cinema Package (DCP) is the industry-standard format for theatrical screening. If you want to show your film in commercial cinemas or send it to major film festivals, you need a DCP. It makes sure your content shows correctly on pro digital projectors with proper image and sound quality.
What's the difference between encrypted and unencrypted DCPs?
Encrypted DCPs need a KDM (Key Delivery Message) for each projector and time window, which protects content for commercial releases. Unencrypted DCPs serve mostly film festival entries, where security matters less and a simple file is preferred.
How long does DCP creation take?
Standard DCP creation mostly takes 1-3 business days, based on how long and how complex your project is. We offer rush services for tight deadlines. Feature films need longer encoding times than shorts, and 4K DCPs take longer than 2K versions.
Can you create multiple versions of my DCP?
Yes, we often create many DCP versions, including different audio setups (5.1, 7.1, Atmos), subtitle options, language versions, and aspect ratios. Our team works with you to settle which versions you need for your distribution plan.
Related Services
Productions in France that need this often pair it with Archival & Preservation Services, Format Conversion & Encoding Services, and Broadcast Delivery Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Audio Mixing & Mastering and Video Editing Services.
On Set
Ready for Cinema Distribution?
Let's create perfect DCPs for your theatrical release.