Film production software for fast-moving shoots

From Script to Shoot

Break down the script. Build the schedule. Create the call sheet. Then carry the day’s scenes into sides, department prep, production reports, and actual costs.

Made for vertical dramas, indie films, commercials, music videos, and other fast-moving productions.

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

When the schedule changes

Revise the schedule without rebuilding every list

When a scene changes, production should not have to type its cast, location, page count, and department needs into another spreadsheet or PDF.

Break down each scene once

Mark cast, sets, props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, and department needs in the script breakdown.

Schedule with the breakdown attached

Move scenes between shoot days while their page counts, cast, sets, and department elements stay with them.

Prepare the shoot day

Start the call sheet and sides from the scheduled scenes, then record what happened in the production report.

Priced by production

Pricing follows the production, not the size of the crew. Invite the people who need access without per-seat pricing.

Core workflow

From script breakdown to the shooting day

The scenes move through prep, the shooting day, and the report without being re-entered at each step.

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

Break down each scene.

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

  • Review the cast and sets found in the shooting draft.
  • Mark props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, and department needs.
  • Take the breakdown into the stripboard.
Break Down a Script
MoviePrepper schedule preview showing production strips grouped by shoot day
02 / Film scheduling

Build the shooting schedule on a stripboard.

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

  • Set the shooting order and End of Day strips.
  • Check page counts, cast, locations, and department requirements.
  • Revise the board when the schedule changes.
Build a Shooting Schedule
MoviePrepper call sheet preview populated from the current shooting schedule
03 / Call sheet, sides, and production report

Prepare the shooting day from the schedule.

Choose a shoot day. Start the call sheet and sides from its scheduled scenes, then use the production report to record what happened.

  • Bring the day’s scenes, cast, crew, and locations onto the call sheet.
  • Pull the script pages for the scheduled scenes.
  • Record actual calls, scenes, pages, meals, and crew hours.
Prepare a Call Sheet Pull the Sides Prepare a Production Report

When a scene changes

Take the scene from breakdown to call sheet

Cast, sets, page count, and department elements begin in the breakdown, appear on the stripboard, and are ready for the scheduled day.

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

By department and production task

Find what you need for prep, the shoot, and wrap

Start with the shooting draft and stripboard, then open the list, call sheet, report, or cost record needed for the work in front of you.

Pre-production

Break down the script and build the schedule

Break down the script for scheduling and call sheets.

  • 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 decisions tied to the schedule

Prepare casting, scouting, shot lists, costumes, HMU, and art.

  • 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 & MakeupRecord wardrobe, hair, makeup, continuity, and references by character.
  • paletteArt DepartmentMake set lists with locations, scenes, dressing, construction, dates, and costs.
Production logistics

Prepare cast, crew, vehicles, equipment, and travel

Prepare cast and 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 list for the camera team and rental house.
  • lightbulbGrip & ElectricMake the Grip & Electric list for the department and rental house.
In production

Create call sheets from the current shooting schedule

Start call sheets from scheduled scenes, pull sides, check delivery, and complete production reports.

  • 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.
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Best fit

For schedules that change by the hour

For productions where schedules change quickly, crews are lean, and the next call sheet has to match the latest schedule.

Vertical micro-dramas

Short schedules, heavy page counts, and small crews, with extremely short prep and delivery time.

Indie films

Professional breakdowns, schedules, and call sheets without re-entering the same scene information.

Commercials & music videos

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

Episodic productions

Keep schedules, cast, crew, locations, sides, and call sheets together across multiple shoot days and scripts.

Questions

Questions from production

What is MoviePrepper?

MoviePrepper helps film and television crews prepare script breakdowns, stripboards, call sheets, sides, cast and crew lists, locations, department lists, budgets, actuals, and production reports.

How is MoviePrepper different from separate spreadsheets and PDFs?

The breakdown supplies the stripboard, and the scheduled day supplies the information for sides, call sheets, and daily production reports.

Can MoviePrepper start a call sheet from the schedule?

Yes. Choose a shoot day and start its call sheet with the scheduled scenes, cast, crew, shooting locations, call times, and other shoot-day details.

Can I use MoviePrepper only for scheduling?

Yes. You can use MoviePrepper just for the stripboard, or also prepare the breakdown, budget, call sheets, and locations in the same production.

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 works well for vertical dramas, indie films, commercials, music videos, documentaries, features, and episodic productions with lean crews.

Ready for prep

Start with the shooting draft

Break down the scenes, build the stripboard, and prepare the first shoot day.

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Pricing by production. No per-seat licenses.