Gobble Gobble FilmCrew,

I’m writing this with a hot chai tea in hand and a fire crackling in the background — the kind of quiet moment that makes you reflect on the people and projects that truly matter.

As Thanksgiving rolls in, team DCP wants to take a beat and share how grateful we are for you. Decentralized Pictures is more than awards and submissions — it’s a gathering place for storytellers, dreamers, and everyone who believes in championing independent voices.

This year, we’re especially thankful for:

Those late-night edits, wild ideas, and brave first drafts… they’re the heartbeat and serve as the inspiration for what we do.

You bring fairness, taste, curiosity, and generosity to the forefront — like a big, extended family gathered around the same table.

DCP+ continues to take shape in ways we couldn’t have imagined a year ago, and it’s because you continue to show up, engage, learn, and believe in what we’re building together. We truly believe this will be the streamer of choice for indie filmmakers and can't wait for you to experience it in 2026.

A shared link, a thoughtful comment, a meaningful review — these little gestures fuel big change.

So as you settle in with your own holiday traditions — whether it’s a packed house or a peaceful day off — we hope you feel proud of what you help create. You’re part of a movement that’s opening doors for independent creators, one story at a time.