Jon, thanks for your suggestion … I think I see what you mean, but that’s not the case. I went through the DVD and timed each scene (you know, to see where cuts are most needed) and came up with a total consecutive runtime, from the opening shot to the last line of dialogue, of 2:51.
In contrast, the total runtime in Premiere (it’s split into 3 projects) adds up to just 2:35.
You’re right about it being a 24fps project, as we want to keep our options open when it comes to transferring our magnum opus to film. My director tells me we shot at 24pa. (Me, I’m an actor and producer, and know nothing of the black magic that captures images in his camera!)
The nearest I can tell is maybe it’s a pulldown thing?