Production Requirements Checklist for Film Production

Prepare Cast and Crew Call Sheets for a film or television production with these template forms.

• Use the call sheet forms to keep track of:
  • the names of all cast and crew from all departments (including extras and stand-ins),
  • cell phone numbers,
  • set calls,
  • shuttle calls,
  • makeup calls,
  • advance shooting,
  • shoot times and wrap times.
• Available in MS Word format.

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.

Sign a contract with a property owner to use their home or land as a location in a motion picture with this Film Location Agreement.

• The owner of the property will permit the production company to use the property in connection with the production, exhibition, advertising and promotion of the film, in return for a per diem fee.
• The owner may also receive a screen credit, at the producer's discretion.
• The owner agrees that the production company may make alterations to the location as required, provided that they first obtain the owner's written permission.
• The owner indemnifies the production company and releases them from any liability, claims or demands.
• This template is available in MS Word format and is fully customizable so it can be used on multiple locations and on subsequent film projects.

Indie filmmakers can track their daily shooting schedule with this downloadable template for film and television productions.

• The schedule sheet breaks down each day's shooting by:
  • scene numbers, day/night, interior/exterior, location and action shot,
  • page numbers and total pages shot,
  • cast, extras, animals,
  • props, set dressing, special equipment, vehicles,
  • sound, camera, additional labor,
  • costumes, makeup,
  • visual and special effects,
  • video and music playback.
• Available as a customizable and reusable MS Word template.

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?