Interbay Cinema Society FAQ

Congratulations on receiving the Interbay Cinema Society Lightpress Grant.
The following FAQ will help answer questions regarding the process.


  • How much film can I send?

    The grant allows for approximately 60 minutes of running time.
    Additional time can be purchased at a rate of $250/hr.
    Film Calculator


  • How should the film be prepped?

    For 16mm and 35mm we prefer if the film arrived on cores, 1200ft with 6ft of leader on head and tail.
    For S8mm and 8mm we prefer 400ft reels with 6ft of leader on head and tail.


  • How are my files delivered?

    A formatted 1TB drive will be sufficient for most projects. If you send a drive, please include a gift receipt with your name or a tracking number so we know who the drive belongs to. You also have the option for FTP delivery or to purchase a drive from us. View our Film Running Time / Data Rate PDF to help calculate how much storage you will need.



  • Shipping elements to Lightpress

    When filling out shipping label to us, please use address as written below.
    DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER INFORMATION.
    DO NOT USE "DIRECT SIGNATURE REQUIRED" OR ANY SERVICES THAT REQUIRE A SPECIFIC RECEIVERS SIGNATURE.
    Please email any tracking info for your shipment to: ics@lightpress.tv or directly to the Lightpress representative
    you are working with.

    Lightpress

    1416 NW 46th St

    Ste 105 / PMB 302

    Seattle, WA 98107