Updated November 2025

Top 10 Film Scheduling Software

Create better shooting schedules in less time. We've ranked the top scheduling tools based on features, ease of use, and automation.

Top Pick
#1

Storiara

Best for: Best Overall & Optimization

The smartest scheduling tool that uses AI to optimize your shoot days. Automatically groups scenes by location, cast, and time of day.

Pros

  • AI-optimized stripboard
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Real-time conflict detection
  • Integrated with script breakdown

Cons

  • Newer platform
#2

Movie Magic Scheduling

Best for: Professional ADs

The long-standing industry standard for creating shooting schedules for feature films.

Pros

  • Extremely detailed
  • Standard for Assistant Directors
  • Offline capability

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Outdated interface
  • Expensive one-time cost
#3

StudioBinder

Best for: Modern Interface

A modern, cloud-based stripboard that is easy to use and visually appealing.

Pros

  • Great drag-and-drop UI
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Integrated call sheets

Cons

  • Expensive subscription
  • Manual sorting required
  • Can be slow with large schedules
#4

Gorilla Scheduling

Best for: Indie Features

A robust desktop scheduling application that rivals Movie Magic in features.

Pros

  • One-time purchase
  • Deep feature set
  • Integration with budgeting

Cons

  • Interface feels old
  • No real-time collaboration
  • Desktop only
#5

Celtx

Best for: Students

Basic scheduling tools integrated into the Celtx pre-production suite.

Pros

  • Connected to script
  • Good for simple shoots
  • Student friendly

Cons

  • Lacks advanced sorting
  • Not for complex schedules
  • Subscription based
#6

Yamdu

Best for: European Productions

Production planning tool that includes scheduling as part of the workflow.

Pros

  • Integrated with other tools
  • Good overview
  • Data privacy

Cons

  • Less flexible stripboard
  • Can be rigid
#7

Scenechronize

Best for: Major Studios

Enterprise scheduling tool used by major studios for secure production management.

Pros

  • High security
  • Digital continuity
  • Studio standard

Cons

  • Enterprise only
  • Not for indies
  • Complex
#8

Assemble

Best for: Commercials

Calendar-based scheduling for video production teams.

Pros

  • Visual calendar
  • Easy to share
  • Good for commercial work

Cons

  • Not a traditional stripboard
  • Limited for feature films
#9

Fuzzlecheck

Best for: European TV

A popular European scheduling software known for its visual approach.

Pros

  • Visual interface
  • Drag and drop
  • Good for TV series

Cons

  • Less known in US
  • Desktop based
#10

PrePro

Best for: Micro Budget

A simple, no-frills scheduling tool for smaller projects.

Pros

  • Simple to use
  • Inexpensive
  • Basic features

Cons

  • Very limited
  • Not for professional use

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