Connected production planning

Run the production from script breakdown to call sheet

Import the script, break down scenes, build the shooting schedule, and create call sheets from connected production data already tied to the project.

Built for vertical dramas, indie films, commercials, music videos, and fast-moving productions where schedules change fast.

No duplicate work
No per-seat pricing
Built for lean crews
Tested on real productions
Connected workflow

Script Breakdown → Schedule → Call Sheet

Break down once. Build the schedule. Create the call sheet from connected production data.

ScriptBreakdownScheduleCall Sheet

One production workspace. Built around the way shoot days actually change.

Built from production experience

Made for productions where the plan keeps changing

MoviePrepper was built from real production experience across feature films, television, commercials, documentaries, short films, and vertical micro-drama productions.

Built for fast schedules

Keep breakdowns, schedules, locations, cast, crew, and call sheets connected when the shoot moves fast.

Made for lean crews

Reduce the admin work producers, ADs, coordinators, and department heads usually have to repeat.

Designed around shoot days

Plan the day, review what it needs, and generate the call sheet from the current shooting schedule.

Priced by production

Pay for the project, not every seat. Invite the people who need access without per-user pricing.

Production reality

Productions do not break because things change. They break when everything has to be rebuilt.

Scripts get revised. Scenes move. Locations change. Cast and crew availability shifts. That is production.

01

Changes happen fast

Schedules, locations, call times, cast, crew, and shoot-day details can change right up until the call sheet goes out.

02

Updates get scattered

Key details get buried in spreadsheets, folders, templates, emails, texts, and calls.

03

Manual rebuilding creates mistakes

Copying the same information by hand creates wrong call times, outdated locations, and missed details.

How it works

Break down the script. Build the schedule. Create the call sheet.

MoviePrepper keeps the core production workflow connected from prep through the shoot day.

01 / Script breakdown

Turn the script into production data.

Import the script, detect cast and sets, then tag props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, special equipment, and other scene elements.

  • Detect cast and sets from the script.
  • Tag scene elements once.
  • Carry breakdown data into scheduling and call sheets.
02 / Film scheduling

Build the schedule from connected strips.

Move scenes into shoot days while keeping sluglines, one-liners, page counts, cast, sets, and scene elements attached.

  • Create stripboards from broken-down scenes.
  • Review what each shoot day requires.
  • Keep the schedule tied to the current script.
03 / Call sheets

Create call sheets from the current shooting schedule.

Select the shoot day and prepopulate the call sheet with scheduled scenes, cast, crew, shooting locations, call times, and shoot-day details.

  • Pull scheduled scenes from the current shooting schedule.
  • Bring in cast and crew from project lists.
  • Use shooting location addresses tied to scheduled sets.
Break down once. Build the schedule. Create the call sheet from connected production data.For productions where plans change fast and the team cannot afford to rebuild the same information by hand.

Why MoviePrepper

Other tools help you plan. MoviePrepper helps the plan stay connected.

Spreadsheets, call sheet templates, scheduling tools, shared folders, and messages all hold pieces of the production.

The real problem starts when the schedule changes and each piece has to be updated manually.

Connected from the start

Script breakdown data carries into scheduling and call sheet creation.

Built around shoot days

Schedule scenes, review what the day needs, and build the call sheet from the current shooting schedule.

Less manual rebuilding

Keep cast, crew, locations, and shoot-day details connected instead of copying them between tools.

Project-based pricing

Pay for the production, not every seat. Invite the team without turning every collaborator into another license.

Visual workflow

See how the production data moves

The same project data moves from script breakdown into the schedule, then into the call sheet for the selected shoot day.

MoviePrepper workflow showing script import, breakdown, strips, schedule, and call sheet creation

Production tools

Use one module or run the full production

MoviePrepper gives productions connected tools for prep, logistics, shoot-day planning, and production tracking.

Pre-production

Break down the script and build the schedule

Turn the script into usable production data for scheduling, stripboards, call sheets, and planning.

  • auto_storiesScriptsImport drafts and keep breakdown work intact.
  • summarizeScene ElementsTag props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, sets, and custom elements.
  • view_kanbanStripboardsBuild a stripboard from breakdown data.
  • todaySchedulesPlan shoot days and manage the current shooting schedule.
  • calendar_monthDay out of daysTrack cast work, holds, starts, finishes, and travel.
  • calculateBudgetsBuild production budgets and top sheets.
Creative prep

Keep creative decisions tied to the production

Keep casting, scouting, shot lists, costumes, HMU, and art prep connected to the work.

  • theater_comedyCastingManage roles, availability, notes, and casting decisions.
  • exploreLocationsStore scout photos, addresses, parking, and set details.
  • view_quiltMood boardsCollect visual references and department inspiration.
  • theatersShot listsPlan coverage, shot notes, storyboards, and setups.
  • stylerCostumes & HMUOrganize wardrobe, hair, makeup, continuity, and references.
  • paletteArt prepTrack props, set dressing, builds, and art department planning.
Production logistics

Keep the moving parts ready for shoot day

Manage cast, crew, locations, transport, vendors, equipment, documents, and logistics before the call sheet goes out.

  • peopleCast & CrewManage contacts, positions, work dates, dietary restrictions, and travel.
  • local_shippingTransportCoordinate vehicles, trips, lodging, and movement details.
  • warehouseWarehouseTrack rentals, vendors, inventory, and department items.
  • architectureTech scoutCapture location notes, setup plans, and scout references.
  • videocamCamera listsBuild camera packages and prep notes.
  • lightbulbG&E listsOrganize grip, electric, expendables, and gear planning.
In production

Create call sheets from the current shooting schedule

Prepopulate call sheets, create sides, track delivery, complete reports, and follow actuals as the shoot progresses.

  • scheduleCall sheetsBuild call sheets from scheduled scenes, cast, crew, and locations.
  • note_stackSides makerCreate sides from selected scenes or scheduled shoot days.
  • outboxDelivery trackingSend call sheets and track delivery across cast and crew.
  • home_storageProduction reportsCapture what happened after the shoot day.
  • paidActualsTrack real production spending against the budget.
  • perm_mediaDocuments & mediaKeep files, photos, videos, and attachments tied to production items.

Best fit

Built for fast-moving productions

MoviePrepper is designed for productions where schedules change quickly, crews are lean, and call sheets need to stay accurate.

Vertical micro-dramas

Short schedules, heavy page counts, and lean crews that need the shoot day organized fast.

Indie films

Professional breakdowns, schedules, and call sheets without rebuilding everything in separate tools.

Commercials & music videos

Tight turnarounds, quick changes, and production details that need to stay current.

Episodic productions

Schedules, cast, crew, locations, sides, and call sheets connected across multiple shoot days.

From production professionals

Made for how shoots actually change

Director

“On real productions, things change constantly. This keeps the schedule, call sheets, and production details aligned without rebuilding the same information over and over.”

Andy PalmerDirector · Film and vertical production
Producer

“The biggest shift is not chasing updates anymore. The schedule, call sheets, and production information stay connected, which saves time and money on a real production.”

Warner DavisProducer · 20+ years in independent film production

Project-based pricing

Pay for the production. Not every seat.

Start with the right project size, invite the people who need access, and upgrade only when the production grows.

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Prep

Prep

Freeone-time / project

For workflow testing, student projects, and small tryouts.

Shoot days2
Production contacts8
Media storage250 MB
Best fit
  • Workflow testing
  • Student projects
  • Small tryouts
02
Short Form

Short Form

$39one-time / project

For short-format productions moving fast.

Shoot days12
Production contacts40
Media storage1 GB
Best fit
  • Vertical dramas
  • Commercials
  • Music videos
  • Short films
03
Indie

Indie

$149one-time / project

For indie films, documentaries, low-budget TV, and branded productions.

Shoot days40
Production contacts100
Media storage3 GB
Best fit
  • Indie films
  • Documentaries
  • Low-budget TV
  • Branded productions
04
Studio

Studio

$499one-time / project

For studio films, TV seasons, and large multi-department productions.

Shoot daysUnlimited
Production contactsUnlimited
Media storage10 GB
Best fit
  • Studio films
  • Full TV seasons
  • Large crews

Questions

Film production software FAQ

What is MoviePrepper?

MoviePrepper is film production software for managing script breakdowns, schedules, call sheets, sides, cast, crew, locations, logistics, media, budgets, actuals, and production reports in one connected workflow.

How is MoviePrepper different from separate production tools?

Instead of keeping breakdowns, schedules, call sheets, locations, and cast and crew information in separate places, MoviePrepper keeps production data connected so teams reduce manual rebuilding.

Can MoviePrepper generate call sheets from the schedule?

Yes. MoviePrepper can prepopulate call sheets from the current shooting schedule, including scheduled scenes, cast, crew, shooting locations, call times, and shoot-day details.

Can I use MoviePrepper only for scheduling?

Yes. You can use scheduling, script breakdown, budgeting, call sheets, locations, or any module your production needs.

Is MoviePrepper priced per user?

No. MoviePrepper uses project-based pricing, so the production can collaborate without paying for every seat.

What productions is MoviePrepper best for?

MoviePrepper is built for vertical dramas, indie films, commercials, music videos, documentaries, features, episodic productions, and lean production teams.

Start without rebuilding

Start your production without rebuilding the same work

Keep scripts, breakdowns, schedules, call sheets, cast, crew, locations, sides, logistics, media, budgets, actuals, and production reports connected in one production workspace.

Project-based pricing. No per-seat licenses.