If you’re asking about DCP cost, the important part is understanding what actually drives the quote. A DCP is not a simple export preset—DCP (Digital Cinema Package) is a cinema delivery package designed for reliable theatre playback. Pricing typically scales with runtime and optional requirements (rush deadlines, subtitles, audio delivery).
The 4 factors that determine DCP cost
1) Runtime (minutes)
Longer runtime means more processing and more time in technical checks. Most DCP pricing models scale by runtime bracket.
2) Rush deadlines (24-hour windows)
Rush is not just “faster.” It means priority scheduling and tighter sequencing of checks and delivery steps. If you need it for tomorrow, that changes production scheduling.
3) Subtitles (when included)
If subtitles are required, deliver a final .SRT.
Included in service:
- ingest .SRT
- technical checks (timing, character integrity, legibility)
Not included:
- subtitle text proofreading, rewriting, or translation
4) Audio (cinema-standard delivery)
For true cinema experience, 5.1 is the cinema-standard. If your master is stereo, the team will advise the correct path to a cinema-ready deliverable.
Why “cheap DCP” often becomes expensive later
The hidden cost is failure:
- festival rejection
- cinema ingest issues
- missing or broken subtitles
- incorrect audio mapping
Fixing issues near a deadline costs more (and risks screening).
A practical way to request a precise quote
Send a short message with:
- runtime
- deadline
- subtitles (yes/no + language)
- audio (5.1 available? yes/no)
- master link
The team can reply with a clear cost and turnaround.
Copy/paste quote checklist
- Runtime (minutes):
- Deadline (date/time, local):
- Subtitles (.SRT)? (yes/no + language):
- Audio (5.1 available? yes/no):
- Master file/link:
Link hints (Rank Math)
- Internal link to “Partner discounts” (EN).
- External link to a reputable DCP definition reference.
Want your exact DCP cost today?
Send runtime + deadline + master link. The team replies with pricing and timeline.