At Criolla DCP, we believe every story deserves to be seen — and heard — by every audience. That’s why we include captions and audio description at no additional cost when creating a Digital Cinema Package (DCP) from your film.
🎥 Why Accessibility Matters in Film Exhibition
Film is a universal language — but not everyone experiences it the same way. Festivals are increasingly prioritizing inclusive screenings that accommodate:
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences (via open or closed captions)
- Blind and low-vision audiences (via audio description tracks)
- Audiences watching in noisy venues or non-native language environments
Accessibility is no longer a bonus feature — it’s part of responsible storytelling and professional presentation.
🔠 What Are Captions in a DCP?
Captions provide onscreen text that reflects dialogue and essential sounds (like [MUSIC PLAYING] or [DOOR SLAMS]).
There are typically two formats:
- Open Captions: Always visible, burned into the image
- Closed Captions (CC): Toggleable, typically 608/708 or SMPTE XML in a DCP
At Criolla DCP, we can integrate captions using your SRT or STL files — or help you prep them for festival-compliant playback.
🎧 What Is Audio Description?
Audio description (AD) is a narrated audio track that describes key visual elements of a film — like actions, facial expressions, or scene changes — inserted between lines of dialogue.
It’s designed for audiences who are blind or have low vision, and is played through special headsets in equipped theaters.
Criolla DCP can embed your audio description track into the DCP package, ensuring it’s ready for accessible screenings at major festivals or venues.
✅ Criolla’s Commitment: Accessibility at No Extra Cost
We know indie filmmakers are balancing budgets — but accessibility shouldn’t be optional or overpriced.
That’s why Criolla DCP includes captioning and audio description integration, free of charge, when you provide the finished assets (SRT file, AD track, etc.).
We:
- Accept common formats like
.srt,.vtt, or.wav - Embed them professionally into your DCP
- Offer light troubleshooting if you’re unsure what you have
No hidden fees. No upsells. Just a belief that inclusive cinema should be the standard.
🎬 Festivals Are Asking — Be Ready
More festivals are now requiring or strongly encouraging accessible materials. Some even disqualify films that don’t support accessibility.
By preparing a DCP that includes captions and audio description, you:
- Expand your film’s reach
- Increase festival eligibility
- Demonstrate industry-standard professionalism
- Show respect for your entire audience
💡 Need Help Creating Captions or AD?
If you don’t yet have captions or an AD track, we’re happy to guide you to reliable vendors or offer feedback on your script. Just reach out — we’re here to help.
📩 Ready to Make Your Film Accessible?
Submit your project to CriollaDCP.com and send us your caption or AD materials. We’ll take it from there — no extra cost, no compromise on quality.
Inclusive storytelling is powerful storytelling. Let’s make it accessible.
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