Pre-Production
The Complete Guide to Script Breakdown for Independent Filmmakers
Learn how to break down your script effectively using PREP's tools and industry-standard techniques.
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Film Production Management Software
The Complete Film Production Workspace
Write professional scripts, break down scenes, generate shot lists, schedule shoots, and manage your crew — all in one centralized platform.
AI Script Analysis
Automatic scene breakdown, character extraction, location identification, and budget estimation.
Production Planning
Shot lists, storyboards, and schedules optimized for your shoot in minutes, not days.
Team Collaboration
Real-time coordination with crew, producers, and departments — everyone stays in sync.
How It Works
From script upload to shoot-ready in three simple steps.
1
Upload Your Script
Drop in your screenplay in any format. PREP instantly reads every scene, character, location, and prop — no manual tagging needed.
2
AI Builds Your Plan
Our AI generates a full breakdown: shot lists, storyboard frames, optimized shoot schedule, crew requirements, and budget estimates.
3
Export & Shoot
Share call sheets, schedules, and shot lists with your crew in one click. Everyone's aligned before you ever step on set.
Built for indie filmmakers, student filmmakers, content studios, and small production teams who need professional pre-production structure without the chaos.
Instant Breakdown
Smart Scheduling
Crew Ready
Enterprise Secure
Pre-production mastery starts here
Script Breakdowns
Automatically extract scenes, characters, locations, and equipment needs from your screenplay in seconds.
Shot Lists & Storyboards
Design and coordinate the optimal shot list. Bring your scenes to life, shot by shot, with integrated storyboarding tools.
Production Scheduling
Build the ideal schedule with auto-sorting based on location, time of day, and more. Easily adapt to last-minute changes on set.
Call Sheets & Crew
Intelligent scheduling that optimizes shoot days based on locations, cast availability, equipment needs, and department priorities.
Crew Coordination Tools
Keep departments synchronized with shared notes, approval workflows, version control, and real-time production updates across your entire team.
Cloud-Based Workspace
Access your production workspace from anywhere with institutional-grade security, live sync, automated backups, and offline access for on-set reliability.
Latest Filmmaking Insights
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Tutorials
Creating Effective Storyboards with PREP
Master the art of visual storytelling with our step-by-step storyboarding guide.
Tips & Tricks
10 Budget Planning Tips for Indie Filmmakers
Maximize your production value while staying within budget constraints.
Script Breakdown in Minutes
Auto-Generated Shot Lists
Shoot-Ready Schedules
Full Crew Coordination
What Filmmakers Are Saying
"Before PREP, I had my script in one doc, my shot list in another, my schedule in a spreadsheet, and crew notes in WhatsApp. Now it's all one place and I can actually focus on the creative work."
— Indie Filmmaker, Short Film Production"I used to spend an entire weekend breaking down a 15-page short film script. PREP does the heavy lifting in minutes. That time now goes to location scouting and actually prepping my shots."
— Student Filmmaker, Film School Production"Sending call sheets used to mean copying and pasting between five different files. PREP keeps everything connected — the breakdown, the schedule, the crew list. No more version confusion."
— Production Coordinator, Content StudioBuilt for Filmmakers Who Plan Before They Shoot
Pre-production is where most film projects fall apart. Scripts in Google Docs. Shot lists in spreadsheets. Schedules in WhatsApp. Budget guesses on sticky notes. By shoot day, half the team has outdated information and nobody knows what's been confirmed.
PREP Workspace fixes that. Upload your script and PREP extracts every scene, character, location, and prop. From there, you can build your shot list, lock your schedule, estimate your budget, and share call sheets with your crew — all from one workspace, all connected.
We built this specifically for indie filmmakers, student filmmakers, content studios, and small production teams who need professional pre-production structure without expensive, overcomplicated software.
Our commitment: Less chaos before set. Your data is yours. Free to start, no credit card required.
Used by Production Teams
See PREP Workspace in Action
Three tools. One platform. Everything your production needs.
How Filmmakers Use PREP
Short Film — Indie Production
The problem: Small team. Multiple locations. Tight shoot window. Script breakdown, shot list, and schedule all in different places.
How PREP helped: Upload the script, get the breakdown. Build the shot list from scenes. Lock the schedule with crew availability in one workspace.
Result: Crew got call sheets and shot lists before day one. No version confusion. No last-minute scramble.
Content Studio — Recurring Shoots
The problem: Multiple shoots per month, different clients, same chaotic prep process repeated from scratch each time.
How PREP helped: Reusable project templates, shared team workspace, script-to-schedule in one flow. Clients get organized deliverables.
Result: Faster prep for every new project. Less back-and-forth. Crew always has the current version.
Student Film — Film School Project
The problem: First production. No production manager. Trying to coordinate cast, crew, locations, and props without a system.
How PREP helped: Script breakdown gave structure from day one. Shot list and schedule kept the team on the same page throughout prep.
Result: Shot the film on schedule. Crew showed up to the right place with the right information. No chaos on set day.
PREP vs. The Old Way
See why filmmakers are switching from spreadsheets and scattered tools to PREP.
| Capability | PREP Workspace | Spreadsheets | Other Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI script breakdown | ✔ Automatic | ✘ Manual | ~ Limited |
| Shot list generation | ✔ One click | ✘ Manual | ~ Partial |
| Storyboarding | ✔ Built-in | ✘ Not available | ~ Separate app |
| Smart scheduling | ✔ AI-optimized | ✘ Manual | ~ Basic |
| Real-time crew collaboration | ✔ Live sync | ✘ Email/share | ~ Limited |
| Budget estimation | ✔ Auto-generated | ~ Manual formulas | ✘ Not available |
| Free to start | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✘ Usually paid |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PREP Workspace and who can use it?
PREP Workspace is an all-in-one production workspace designed for everyone involved in making a film. Whether you're a student filmmaker, independent creator, or part of a professional studio, PREP Workspace gives you the tools to plan, organize, and manage your productions — from script breakdown to shoot day.
How does the AI help with pre-production?
Our AI automatically analyzes scripts, suggests optimal scheduling, generates scene breakdowns, creates shot lists, and identifies potential production challenges before they arise. This saves hours of manual work while improving accuracy.
Is my data secure on PREP?
Yes, security is our top priority. We use enterprise-grade encryption, automatic backups, and comply with GDPR standards. All data is stored securely in the cloud and accessible only to authorized team members.
How much does PREP cost?
We offer three plans to fit every budget: Free (perfect for getting started), Creator ($8/month), and Studio (custom pricing for teams). Visit our pricing page to see full feature comparisons.
Your Next Film Deserves a Real Plan
Upload your script and PREP builds the structure your production needs — shot list, schedule, breakdown, crew-ready documents. Free to start. No credit card. No setup headaches.