Film and Tape Log for Film Production

Prepare a Daily Production Log on a film or television production shoot with this easy-to-use free form.

• The form tracks the following information on each shooting day for the duration of filming:
  • number of scenes shot,
  • number of script pages shot,
  • gross and print film footage shot.
• The form is free so no matter how small your production budget is, you can afford it!

Make sure all your cast and crew know what the standard operating procedures are for your film production. Write them up using this customizable template which covers procedures for:

• approvals;
• day calls;
• overtime and upgrades;
• daily production reports;
• purchases and purchase orders;
• petty cash and check requisitions;
• payroll and time sheets;
• personal vehicle and box ⁄ kit rentals;
• recoverable assets;
• promotions;
• per diem and incidentals on out-of-town locations;
• traffic accidents and tickets;
• cell phones;
• office supplies and furniture;
• safety and personal injury;
• production loss or damage;
• lost or stolen property.

You could write up your own set of Standard Operating Procedures for the production. Or you can buy and download this one and save yourself countless hours of work. Tough decision, huh?

Do an extras breakdown for or TV production with this downloadable form.

• The breakdown sheet can be extended for as many shooting days as are on the schedule.
• The breakdown tracks how many and what type of extras and background are required for each script page.
• This is a digital form that can be filled in on a laptop or tablet or used as a pre-printed sheet to be completed by hand.
• Get a copy of the Extras Breakdown Sheet for your casting director.

Create Costume Size Sheets for each cast member in a film or television production with this template form for the wardrobe department.

• The worksheet tracks:
  • each actor's size for all items of clothing,
  • sizes for hats and gloves,
  • hip and bust measurements.
• The Costume Size Sheet for Film or TV Production template is an affordable option for projects with teeny budgets. Download a copy for your wardrobe department.
• Available in MS Word format. Fully customizable and reusable.

You can't budget properly if you don't know what each day's production is costing you. Use this Daily Production Report form to track production items each shooting day.

• This form can be used to track:
  • crew calls,
  • script pages,
  • scenes,
  • setups,
  • retakes,
  • stills,
  • film stock,
  • in-out times,
  • meals,
  • overtime for all cast and crew,
  • extras,
  • absences,
  • delays in shooting.
• The form also includes a daily average Production Analysis and Advance Schedule.
• Available in MS Word format.