Production checklist

Indie film production checklist

Check the script, locations, people, equipment, and schedule before your shoot.

Best when
Use this before spending money, locking locations, or asking a small crew to rely on the plan.
You'll leave with
A copyable checklist you can trim to fit your film.
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Pre-shoot checklist

Before the shoot

Review these items before confirming the shoot. Record any missing information and who will follow up.

Indie film production checklist
The filmCurrent script, available budget, and confirmed production dates
The scenesPeople, places, objects, sound, and anything unusual that appears
The daysScene order, available people and places, travel, light, and alternatives
The setWhat the cast and crew need to do their work safely and comfortably
The image and soundYour shot priorities, dialogue needs, playback, and media plan
After the shootPickups, notes, backups, music, credits, and anything still unresolved

Keep the checklist with the project.

Cinevaris keeps the screenplay, scene notes, shots, shoot days, and documents close while you shape the production around your film.

In Cinevaris

Do this in Cinevaris

Pre-shoot checklist

Current Cinevaris Write workspace
WriteScreenplay

Confirm that the draft and scene order are current before planning from them.

See Write in the product tour