Best codec for dvd release

I'm finishing two extras for a dvd re-release of a film I made in 1980, and am very new to codecs and HD, would like to know the best quality transfer/conversion and/or codec for putting into a DVD release format with a digi-beta master.

Thanks for all the suggestions; to clairify, I wrote, directed and produced Ghostkeeper, am editing the extras which I want included on the DVD, so distrib said go ahead but he's not paying for it. So I'm doing 2 extras (actor & DP) on my own. I've had FCP3 (DV) for years and finally upgraded some time ago to, still not all that familiar with HD needs and requirements.
Distrib will make the dvds, he made a digi-beta copy from a 35mm film print and said all he needs is a QT file, but he's not really tech-savvy, thus my enquires. I will definitely be speaking with whomever is actually making the DVD's, they'll be re-released in a week or two.
I'm editing on FCP Studio 3 and downloaded two different files; the movie itself from a dvd straight from the digi-beta copy and the extras interview ftg comes from a Canon 5D with separate sound recording, thus having to sync it (got someone better than me to do that). I made the mistake of conflicting codecs, but still managed to stumble my way through.
Movie was released in 1980 via theater and VHS and was lost in obscurity until a cult following began. You can see my first cut on youtube at:

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