Film and Video Production Templates

Preparation is key for a successful production. Below you’ll find storyboard, script, and preproduction templates I’ve created and refined over the years for my projects. You can also message me if you have feedback or suggestions for future additions. I read every email, and it’s really awesome to hear about what you’re making, please get in touch and say hello!

Use & modify these as much as you’d like; the templates on this page are shared under a Creative Commons 0⌝ license.

How to download: In most browsers, you can click the images below and the official document will begin downloading.

The .docx and .xlsx files can be opened in the MS Office Suite, Google Docs, or Libre Office⌝

Script Templates

These templates can be somewhat interchangeable, but generally video scripts dictate clear visuals while a film script reads more like a stage play with emphasis on dialogue and action. Depending on font size, both templates often work out to a one-minute-per-page ratio, which is a helpful estimate in preproduction.

Video Script Template

When scripting short videos, it’s helpful to use this two-column format with audio on one side and visuals on the other. We want to see b-roll, graphics, and images matched up with the relevant dialogue. If we see large gaps in the visuals column, with a lot of dialogue on the audio side, we might want to develop more visuals or trim the voiceover.

(Click to download DOCX)

Film Script Template

Classic film script with ‘styles’ in MS Word providing the proper formatting for dialogue, description, slug, etc.

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Storyboard Templates

Vertical, 8-Panel Storyboard Template

This fits a decent number of panels on the page with a line for the shot name or a small note.

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6-Panel Cinemascope Storyboard Template

I typically use this layout: 6 storyboard panels on a horizontal page, with lots of room for notes. There’s a box to put the shot number for each panel, and shot types you can circle (e.g. “CU” for a close-up).

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Need to make quick, temporary sketches in a preproduction meeting? I designed this 16×9 Dry-Erase Boards⌝ on Zazzle specifically for storyboard sketching.

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