Converting Canon 5D mrk4 H-264 30fps to ProRes 23.98fps??

A friend is about to shoot a docu with his 5D. I did a straight conversion to ProRes, looks great. The film is for international release; he wants to convert the 30fps to 23.98fps. I'm not sure about the new Canon firmware release (which may allow for 24fps, or 23.98fps) ... but I'd like to do a test for him anyhow, he is stuck having to convert.
I have Nattress' Standards Conversion Filters ... but haven't used them in a couple of years. Wonder if I need to upgrade. And ... if anyone has a quick 1,2,3 about how to use the appropriate one to go from 30fps to 23.98fps or 24fps.
All ears,
Ben

I quote my friend, who has shot scores of Hollywood features as a DP (with very high end gear), and is now starting to direct docu's ... thus new territory for him (and new camera gear):
"We're aiming for theatrical release, so whether on film or digital projection, 23.98 is required.
30P or 60i is a pain in the *** for European distributors. 25P or 50i is a similar pain for the North Americanos. 23.98 seems to be the lingua franca of this medium.
We originate in 23.98P - the quality of a progressive recording is better than an interlaced one from a similar camera.
The 5D 30P material will comprise a small portion of the footage - hence the need to convert it to fit into a 23.98 project."

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