From the screenshots this looks like great work! This MiniDV movie needs all the help it can get 😃

Also thanks for confirming that the “full screen” DVD is actually open gate, the original 4:3 camera sensor image before it was then matted / cropped to 1.85:1 widescreen for theatrical release.

Now that DVD prices have come back down to earth after its digital re-release, I was able to find a thrift store full-screen copy online for a good price, looking forward to checking it out.

I wonder whether the 4:3 open gate aspect ratio will actually suit the Y2K camcorder video aesthetic better, as seen from the perspective of a 2025 audience with 4K screens, even though 4:3 wasn’t the filmmakers original intent.

PS - DM sent - thank you!