Change it once
Make the change where it happens instead of repeating it across separate documents.
Professional film production software
Professional film prep, made simple.
One change. Everyone has the latest. From script to set.
Professional Prep, not AI shortcuts.
Know the script. Know the challenges.
Professional prep means understanding the script yourself. MoviePrepper guides you through every scene so you know the cast, props, wardrobe, locations, equipment and production challenges before the shoot — rather than trusting AI-generated prep and discovering the costly mistakes when the entire crew is on the clock.
“Catch it in prep, not when the crew is on the clock.”
When the schedule changes
One change. Everyone has the latest.
Change a scene, cast day or location. The latest information carries into the schedule and call sheets.
Keep information current
Every change is reflected in the departments and production documents that need it.
Take it into the shoot day
Call sheets and sides always use the latest schedule and production information.
20+ Years in Film Production
Created by a working filmmaker.
MoviePrepper comes from more than two decades working on international features, episodic productions, commercials and independent films.
Production Credits
Productions Prepped with MoviePrepper
Core workflow
From Script to Production Reports
Script. Breakdown. Schedule. Department prep. Call sheets. Shoot day. Production reporting. Each stage carries the decisions made in the one before it.
01 / Script breakdown
Break down the script.
Review the script, confirm cast and sets, and tag the elements each department needs.
- Confirm cast and sets scene by scene.
- Identify props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, equipment and custom scene requirements.
- Carry the breakdown into the stripboard.
02 / Film scheduling
Create the stripboard with every detail attached.
Schedule and reschedule scenes without separating them from their cast, sets, page counts, and department elements.
- Set the shooting order and End of Day strips.
- See page count, cast, sets, and requirements by day.
- Revise the stripboard as production changes.
- Availability warnings
- Scene timings
- Day Out of Days
- Department DOODs
- Boneyard
- Alternate schedules
03 / Department prep and shoot day
Prepare call sheet from the latest schedule.
Use the scheduled scenes to prepare call sheets and sides, then make the production report after the shoot day.
- Pull scheduled scenes, cast, crew, and locations.
- Create sides and call sheets for the day’s work.
- Record actual calls, scenes, pages, meals and crew hours.
When new pages come in
Keep the prep you already did.
Bring in the revised script, see what changed and keep your existing breakdown work with the scenes that still match.
New scenes. Deleted scenes. Revised scenes. Without starting over.
From Prep to Shoot Day
Prep, schedule and run the shoot.
Break down the script and make the schedule
Review the shooting draft, confirm cast and sets, and tag the elements each department needs.
- ScriptsImport the shooting draft and review it scene by scene.
- Scene ElementsIdentify props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, equipment and custom scene requirements.
- StripboardsMake a schedule from the script breakdown.
- SchedulingLay out shoot days and revise the latest shooting schedule.
- Production CalendarShare production dates, prep, travel, and shoot days.
- Film BudgetCreate production budgets.
Keep creative prep tied to the scenes
Keep casting, scouting, shot lists, costume, HMU, and art inside the production.
- CastingList roles, availability, notes, and casting decisions.
- Location ScoutingStore scout photos, addresses, parking, and set info.
- MoodboardsCollect visual references and department inspiration.
- Shot ListList coverage, camera details, setup order, timing, and storyboards by scene.
- Costume, Hair & MakeupWardrobe, hair, makeup, continuity, and references by character.
- Art DepartmentMake set lists with locations, scenes, dressing, construction, dates, and costs.
Crew, locations, transport and equipment
Organize cast, crew, locations, transport, vendors, equipment, and travel.
- Cast & CrewKeep contacts, positions, work dates, food notes, and travel details.
- TransportationList production vehicles and assign picture cars to scenes.
- WarehouseTrack rentals, vendors and inventory.
- Tech ScoutList gear, location notes, and scout references by set.
- Camera ListMake the camera lists.
- Grip & ElectricMake the Grip & Electric lists.
Call sheets, sides and production reports
Create call sheets, pull sides, track delivery, report the day, and follow actual costs.
- Call SheetsCreate call sheets from scheduled scenes, cast, crew, and locations.
- SidesCreate sides from selected scenes or scheduled shoot days.
- Delivery TrackingSend call sheets and track delivery across cast and crew.
- Production ReportsRecord actual calls, meals, scenes, pages, setups, and crew hours.
- Production ActualsCompare the budget with committed, paid, and outstanding costs.
- Documents & mediaKeep files, photos, videos, and attachments tied to production items.
Prepared before the crew arrives
Fix it in prep.
Understand the scenes, logistics, department requirements and production challenges while there is still time to make the right call.
Vertical micro-dramas
Heavy page counts, compressed prep, lean crews, and constant schedule changes.
Indie films
Professional breakdowns, schedules and shoot-day tools without a large production office.
Commercials & music videos
Fast turnarounds with production details that stay current through every change.
Episodic productions
Keep multiple scripts, cast, locations, shoot days, sides, and call sheets together.
Questions
Questions from production
What is MoviePrepper?
MoviePrepper is a connected film production workflow for script breakdowns, stripboards, schedules, call sheets, sides, department prep, budgets, actuals, and production reports.
How is MoviePrepper different from separate spreadsheets and PDFs?
Information entered in the breakdown stays with the scene as it moves into the stripboard, shooting schedule, sides, call sheet, and production report.
Can MoviePrepper start a call sheet from the schedule?
Yes. Choose a shoot day and start with its scheduled scenes, cast, crew, locations, call times, and shoot-day details already in place.
Can I use MoviePrepper only for scheduling?
Yes. Use MoviePrepper for the stripboard alone or connect it with breakdowns, budgets, locations, call sheets, sides, and reports.
Is MoviePrepper priced per user?
No. MoviePrepper is priced per production, with no monthly or per-seat charge.
What productions is MoviePrepper best for?
MoviePrepper is built for vertical dramas, indie films, commercials, music videos, documentaries, features, and episodic productions with lean crews.
How does MoviePrepper protect production work?
MoviePrepper uses authenticated access, project-scoped permissions, private production file storage, and short-lived read-only file links to keep work with authorized collaborators. Read about Security & Reliability.
Does MoviePrepper store full payment card numbers?
No. Card checkout is handled through Stripe’s hosted Checkout flow. MoviePrepper receives the transaction details needed to activate a project but does not store full card numbers on its servers.
Who owns the production content added to MoviePrepper?
You retain ownership of the scripts, schedules, budgets, contacts, media, and other production material you upload or create. MoviePrepper also provides downloadable production documents across the workflow.
How does MoviePrepper support service reliability?
MoviePrepper monitors application readiness across the service, database, storage, and required configuration. Request and error telemetry helps identify and diagnose operational problems.
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Break down the scenes, create the stripboard, prepare the departments and take the latest schedule into the first shoot day.
One payment per production. No monthly or per-seat licenses.