Pricing

Straight numbers

One day rate for all finishing work. Every job is quoted upfront in days, so you know the total before anything starts.

Finishing day

$1,200 + GST

Suite and operator, about 9 hours. The day rate covers:

  • Conform
  • Online edit
  • Colour grading
  • Mastering
  • QC

Half day

$720 + GST

About 4.5 hours. Good for small fixes.

DCPs are priced separately, at a fixed price. See below ↓

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DCPs, fixed price

PackageRunning timePrice
Short film DCPUp to 35 minutes$350 + GST
Feature DCPUp to 150 minutes$1,250 + GST

Includes 2K or 4K, stereo, 5.1, 7.1 or Dolby Atmos audio and a QC check. 7.1 and Atmos DCPs add a $50 + GST in-cinema test (Hoyts EntX or Lumière Cinemas).

Rushed turnaround and films over 150 minutes are quoted separately.

Cinema delivery fees below are extra.

Cinema delivery

We deliver DCPs worldwide through Deluxe. Their fees are passed on at cost.

ItemFeeCharged
Processing onto the delivery network$100 + GSTPer film or version
Download by each cinema or festival$55 + GSTPer site

Example: a festival run of 6 screenings

Processing$100
Downloads6 × $55$330
Delivery total$430 + GST

What a job usually takes

These are rough guides. Your quote will be based on your actual film.

JobTypical time
Short film2–5 days
Feature: conform and online2–5 days
Feature: colour grade7–15 days
Feature: masters and quality control1–2 days

The fine print

  • All prices are in New Zealand dollars and exclude GST.
  • Overseas clients are quoted in NZD, GST exclusive.
  • Quotes include two rounds of review notes on the grade.
  • If the job turns out bigger than the material we checked, we'll tell you before going over the quote.

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