Film production software built for today’s production reality

One change. Every department stays aligned.

Keep every scene connected from breakdown to shoot day. Reduce hours of manual updates, prevent costly mistakes, and keep every department working from the latest information.

Less paperwork to rebuild
No per-seat pricing
Made for lean crews
One payment per production

When the schedule changes

Make the change once. Keep the production moving.

Move a scene and its cast, set, page count, and department elements move with it, keeping the schedule, sides, call sheet, and reports aligned.

Break down each scene once

Capture cast, sets, props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, and department needs at scene level.

Reschedule without losing the details

Move scenes between shoot days while every production element stays attached.

Stay ready for the next shoot day

Start call sheets and sides from the current schedule.

Bring in the crew

Give the right people access without adding another per-seat license.

Core workflow

Keep every stage of production connected

The shooting draft feeds the breakdown. The breakdown feeds the schedule. The schedule feeds the shoot day.

MoviePrepper script breakdown preview showing detected cast, sets, and scene elements
01 / Script breakdown

Break down the shooting draft.

Import the script, review cast and sets, then tag the scene elements every department needs.

  • Detect cast and sets from the shooting draft.
  • Tag props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, and equipment.
  • Carry the breakdown into the stripboard.
Break Down a Script
MoviePrepper schedule preview showing production strips grouped by shoot day
02 / Film scheduling

Build 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.
Build a Shooting Schedule
MoviePrepper call sheet preview populated from the current shooting schedule
03 / Call sheet, sides

Prepare the shoot day from the latest schedule.

Choose a shoot day and start the call sheet, sides, with the day’s scenes already in place.

  • Pull scheduled scenes, cast, crew, and locations.
  • Create sides for the day’s work.
Prepare a Call Sheet Pull the Sides

Connected by design

Change the scene once. Keep every department current.

Cast, sets, page count, and department elements stay with the scene from breakdown to stripboard to shoot day.

MoviePrepper diagram showing script import, breakdown, strips, scheduling, and call sheet creation

Built from Experience

Designed to work the way professional productions do

Shaped by Two Decades of International Film Production Experience.

The full production workflow

Everything your production needs. Working together.

Use the complete workflow or start with the tools your production needs now.

Pre-production

Get from shooting draft to shooting schedule

Break down the script, build the stripboard, schedule shoot days, and track the budget.

  • auto_storiesScriptsImport the shooting draft and break down each scene.
  • summarizeScene ElementsList props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, sets, and custom elements by scene.
  • view_kanbanStripboardsBuild a schedule from the script breakdown.
  • todaySchedulingLay out shoot days and revise the current shooting schedule.
  • calendar_monthProduction CalendarShare production dates, prep, travel, and shoot days.
  • calculateFilm BudgetCreate production budgets.
Creative prep

Keep creative prep tied to the scenes

Keep casting, scouting, shot lists, costume, HMU, and art inside the production.

  • theater_comedyCastingList roles, availability, notes, and casting decisions.
  • exploreLocation ScoutingStore scout photos, addresses, parking, and set info.
  • view_quiltMoodboardsCollect visual references and department inspiration.
  • theatersShot ListList coverage, camera details, setup order, timing, and storyboards by scene.
  • stylerCostume, Hair & MakeupWardrobe, hair, makeup, continuity, and references by character.
  • paletteArt DepartmentMake set lists with locations, scenes, dressing, construction, dates, and costs.
Production logistics

Keep every department ready for the shoot

Organize cast, crew, locations, transport, vendors, equipment, and travel.

  • peopleCast & CrewKeep contacts, positions, work dates, food notes, and travel details.
  • local_shippingTransportationList production vehicles and assign picture cars to scenes.
  • warehouseWarehouseTrack rentals, vendors and inventory.
  • architectureTech ScoutList gear, location notes, and scout references by set.
  • videocamCamera ListMake the camera lists.
  • lightbulbGrip & ElectricMake the Grip & Electric lists.
In production

Run each shoot day from the current schedule

Create call sheets, pull sides, track delivery, report the day, and follow actual costs.

  • scheduleCall SheetsBuild call sheets from scheduled scenes, cast, crew, and locations.
  • note_stackSidesCreate sides from selected scenes or scheduled shoot days.
  • outboxDelivery TrackingSend call sheets and track delivery across cast and crew.
  • home_storageProduction ReportsRecord actual calls, meals, scenes, pages, setups, and crew hours.
  • paidProduction ActualsCompare the budget with committed, paid, and outstanding costs.
  • perm_mediaDocuments & mediaKeep files, photos, videos, and attachments tied to production items.

Built for today’s pace

For productions that cannot afford to fall behind

When prep is short, crews are lean, and tomorrow’s call sheet must reflect today’s changes.

Vertical micro-dramas

Heavy page counts, compressed prep, lean crews, and constant schedule changes.

Indie films

Professional breakdowns, schedules, and shoot-day tools without enterprise complexity.

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.

Ready for prep

Start the production with everything connected

Import the shooting draft, build the stripboard, and take the latest schedule into the first shoot day.

One payment per production. No monthly or per-seat licenses.