My Pre-Production Binder for Filmmakers

After filming SOMNIUM, I had so many people from my production team tell me they continued to use a copy of my Pre-Production Binder for all of their other film projects. I heard it so many times, I finally figured I'd make a sharable template of it for all!

For less than a dollar, get access to a direct link to my master Google Sheet, cleanly laid out in the exact manner which kept us successfully organized through production of our entire feature film. Use it as a shareable information-home-base or save it as an Excel spreadsheet. This Pre-Production Binder works great for both features and short films. Simply fill in your projects' specs and easily share it with your team members for collaboration.

The checklists and empty boxes will keep you on track, letting you know which information you should be gathering from members of your cast and crew for a professional and successful shoot.

My Pre-Production Binder includes:

  • Master Top Sheet for all shared information, links, account logins and project specs.

  • Running To-Do List with drop-downs for status and priority levels (I paid $10 for this layout alone)

  • Master Crew List with their information

  • Master Cast List with their information

  • Master Locations List

I've spent 10 years and countless film shoots refining this industry-standard binder. Take it, make it your own, and use it to successfully complete your film shoot, no matter how big or small!