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Film Base

Not everything in one tool.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

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At a glance

Starts at from $349/year or $39/month Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier Yes, limited
Platforms MacOS, Windows
Best for Small to mid-sized film productions
Not for Screenplay writers needing advanced editing

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

FilmBase offers a single app for scheduling, budgeting and call sheets but lacks dedicated tools for specific features like advanced accounting or detailed screenplay editing. It’s good if you need an all-in-one solution for basic production tasks. If your project requires specialized software in each area, it might not be sufficient.

✓What it does well

Offline firstWorks without internet connection after initial setup.
Real-time budget updatesChanges in schedule instantly reflect in the budget.
Auto script breakdownAI tags props, wardrobe and vehicles directly on your computer.

✕Where it falls short

Limited screenplay editing featuresDoes not include advanced screenplay writing capabilities.
No dedicated storyboarding softwareStoryboards are limited to automatic framing diagrams and basic animations.
Only email support includedLacks live chat or phone support options.

Key features

Scheduling & StripboardOne-click optimization for shooting schedule.
BudgetingAutomatically updates budget based on schedule changes.
Call Sheets & ExportsGenerates branded PDF and Excel call sheets directly from the schedule.
Automatic Framing DiagramsGenerates framing diagrams for shots automatically.

Questions about Film Base

What is Film Base?

Film Base is a desktop app for MacOS and Windows that handles scheduling, budgeting and call sheets for film productions in one place. It offers one-click shooting schedule optimization, budgets that update automatically when the schedule changes, and branded PDF and Excel call sheets generated from the schedule.

How much does Film Base cost?

Film Base costs $39 per month or $349 per year, as published by the vendor in September 2026, and Toolio also notes a limited free tier. The reviewer points out that only email support is included, with no live chat or phone support.

Does Film Base work offline?

Yes. Film Base works without an internet connection after initial setup, which the reviewer lists as a strength. Its AI script breakdown also runs directly on the user's computer, tagging props, wardrobe and vehicles in the script.

Is Film Base good for screenwriting?

Film Base is not built for screenwriting, and Toolio lists screenplay writers needing advanced editing under who it is not for. It does not include advanced screenplay writing capabilities, and its storyboarding is limited to automatic framing diagrams and basic animations.

Who should use Film Base?

Film Base is best for small to mid-sized film productions that want an all-in-one app for basic production tasks. The reviewer says projects needing specialized software in each area, such as advanced accounting, may find it insufficient. Alex scored it 4.0 out of 5.

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