Professional film production software

Professional film prep, made simple.

One change. Everyone has the latest. From script to set.

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

Professional Prep, not AI shortcuts.

Know the script. Know the challenges.

Good prep means knowing the script before the crew arrives. MoviePrepper takes you through every scene so you know the cast, props, wardrobe, locations, equipment and production problems before the shoot. An AI-generated breakdown still has to be checked, corrected and filled in.

“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.

Change it once

Make the change where it happens instead of repeating it across separate documents.

Keep information current

The latest scene, cast, location and schedule information stays with the production work that uses it.

Take it into the shoot day

Call sheets and sides 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.

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

Break down the script.

Go through the script scene by scene. Confirm the cast and sets. Mark the props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, equipment and anything else the scene needs. By the time you build the schedule, you already know what you are dealing with.

  • Confirm cast and sets scene by scene.
  • Identify props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, equipment and custom scene requirements.
  • Carry the breakdown into the stripboard.
Break Down a Script
MoviePrepper schedule preview showing production strips grouped by shoot day
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. You’re building the shooting plan from the movie you just broke down, rather than reviewing a schedule somebody else generated.

  • Set the shooting order and End of Day strips.
  • See page counts, 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
Create a Shooting Schedule

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.

MoviePrepper Update Scenes screen for matching scenes between script revisions

From Prep to Shoot Day

Prep, schedule and run the production.

Pre-production

Break down the script and make the schedule

Review the shooting draft, confirm cast and sets, and tag the elements each department needs.

  • auto_storiesScriptsImport the shooting draft and review it scene by scene.
  • summarizeScene ElementsIdentify props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, equipment and custom scene requirements.
  • view_kanbanStripboardsMake a schedule from the script breakdown.
  • todaySchedulingLay out shoot days and revise the latest 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

Crew, locations, transport and equipment

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

Call sheets, sides and production reports

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

  • scheduleCall SheetsCreate 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.
See Every Production Feature

Prepared before the crew arrives

Fix it in prep.

Understand the scenes, logistics, department requirements and production challenges before going into production.

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 film production software for breaking down scripts, building stripboards and schedules, preparing departments, making call sheets and sides, tracking budgets and actuals, and completing production reports.

Why doesn’t MoviePrepper automatically break down the script for me?

MoviePrepper already breaks the script into scenes and detects scripted characters. From there, you go through each scene and add the props, wardrobe, vehicles, background, equipment and other production requirements that matter to your shoot.

That part is intentional. A full breakdown is where you start seeing the practical problems in the script. An AI-generated breakdown would still need to be checked and corrected, so MoviePrepper helps with the repetitive work while keeping the actual prep in your hands.

Doesn’t AI save time in prep?

Not if you have to check and correct the work afterward. A missed prop, wrong cast call, location problem or bad scheduling assumption can cost far more time on the shoot day than it saved in prep. MoviePrepper is built around catching those things before the crew arrives.

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 from prep through the shoot.

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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