

You can use excel, numbers or any free alternatives to create one. A production schedule should look like a production strip board (google it). Scheduling should be done in tandem with the preliminary budget so you can plan around major elements, when you have completed a preliminary schedule you will get an idea of what your final cost will look like and can adjust the schedule to decrease production costs.īefore creating a schedule you need to lock your shooting script, shot list and sound list.

Scheduling is super important because if you do not schedule your project, you will quickly lose your cast & crew and burn bridges due to false promises.

I have successfully used this method for years and have at most been delayed by 2 hours due to unforeseen circumstances or underestimating technical difficulties. This is a step by step guide for scheduling your short film.
