ULTRA PENCILVISION is an elite certification for world-class theatres and venues, ensuring that moviegoers will have an uncompromising cinematic display. This includes large screens and sharp images. ULTRA PENCILVISION is the only way to ensure that the Pencil, featured in A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil, is displayed in its full grandeur.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • ULTRA PENCILVISION is the only way to ensure that the glory of the Pencil is fully represented in the theatrical experience. In other formats, the grandeur of the Pencil may only appear “big” or “large,” versus the filmmakers intention of “giant.”

  • Theaters may apply for application to become ULTRA PENCILVISION certified based on the following requirments. No exceptions will be made, whatsoever.

    SCREEN:
    Must be at least 32 functional length pencils across, diagonally.

    PROJECTION:
    At least as bright as the refracted light from graphite tip of the Pencil at 4:35PM on the first Saturday of June.

    ASPECT RATIO:
    Capable of displaying content in 1.43:1

    SHARPNESS:
    At least as sharp at the Pencil in the first hour after sharpening.

  • No. It is a prestigious addition to your current offerings, and not meant to replace them. It serves as an additional assurance to the public as a whole that you take films seriously.

  • We are working to create a global map of all certified venues. For the latest informaiton, please follow us on Instagram.

  • We are currently laser-focused on the integrity of the theatrical expeirence for the No. 2 Film of the Year, A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil. We may expand these offerings to likeminded projects in the future.

  • While we have developed innovative new approaches to Pencil related filmmaking, ULTRA PENCILVISION is a certification, not a new technology.

  • We recommend a handshake, fist-bump, or contactless greeting, followed by looking into their eyes and thanking them for their pursuit of excellence and commitment to the enduring power of cinema to bring audiences together.

  • We are proud to announce that ALL of our upcoming screenings of A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil will be presented in ULTRA PENCILVISION compliant theaters, using ULTRA PENCILVISION compliant projectors, presented by ULTRA PENCILVISION certified projectionists. This means that the pencil is presented in its entirety, and the experience is uncompromising in every aspect.

    This certification was developed exclusively for this film, and is currently only available for this title.

    Our technical team is standing by to assure the highest levels of quality. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support of this format. ULTRA PENCILVISION is alive and well.

If you believe you have already met or exceeded the criteria above and have successfully displayed A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil in the ULTRA PENCILVISION format, please reach out to receive your official certification document via mail.