DCPs for filmmakers, by filmmakers.
Born in Philadelphia, The DCP Works crafts DCI-compliant digital cinema packages that look and sound their best on any screen — for independent filmmakers and festivals alike. Every order includes a frame-level QC report reviewed by a real person, and you'll have a custom quote back in about 10 minutes.
Trusted Around the World
High-Quality DCPs
State-of-the-art DCPs, at a fair price
From years of experience working with Hollywood post-production supervisors, film studios, and film festival technical directors, we guarantee you'll receive a state-of-the-art DCP — and an amazing all-around experience — at a price that respects an independent budget.
Our Services
Everything your film needs to reach the screen
DCP creation & mastering
We specialize in industry-standard Digital Cinema Package creation, ensuring your film is encoded, formatted, and ready for seamless theatrical exhibition. Our mastering process guarantees compliance with cinema requirements, including 2K, 4K, and encrypted DCPs.
DCP conversion & formatting
Need to convert your film to a DCP format? We handle frame rate conversions, aspect ratio adjustments, and color space optimization to ensure your content plays perfectly on any theater screen.
Encryption & KDM management
Protect your film with DCP encryption and manage Key Delivery Messages (KDMs) with ease. We provide secure encryption and timed KDM delivery to ensure your content is accessed only by authorized exhibitors.
QC report included on every DCP
Every DCP we deliver comes with a full frame-level quality control report — reviewed by a real person, at no extra charge. We check playback, audio routing, and DCI compliance so nothing surprises you at the screening.
Why Go With Us
Four reasons filmmakers come back
Quick turnaround time
Made by real filmmakers
DCI-compliant
Fair pricing
Trusted by Filmmakers & Festivals
What our clients say
"My first time needing a DCP for a festival. Highly recommend. Very responsive. Solid communication. Walked me through the process and helped troubleshoot issues on my end. Quick turn. Great value. Will definitely use again."
"Working with The DCP Works was so great! Seamless integration into our festival team to handle our entire print traffic was such a blessing. 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."
"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."
Clients & Partners
Some of the good company we keep
The festivals, production companies, and venues with whom we work.
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Festival-ready DCPs with a frame-level QC report included on every order — reviewed by a real person.
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