Free Call Sheet Template
Create your call sheet in minutes
Ditch the spreadsheets. StudioBinder’s free call sheet template and builder is the fastest way to create, send, and track professional call sheets online
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Free Call Sheet Templates
StudioBinder’s free call sheet template is part of a customizable call sheet creator designed for all types of productions — from film production to commercials, music videos, and more. Build, send, and track professional call sheets online with ease.
Feature film call sheet template
Detailed and readable, this classic call sheet film template is ideal for feature films, television, commercials, and larger productions. The production call sheet template includes essentials for film production teams to stay organized and on schedule.
Simple Call Sheet Template
With a clear and minimal layout, this simple call sheet template is built for speed. Ideal for documentaries, interviews, and digital content creation, it ensures the production team can quickly find essential call sheet information.
Short form call sheet template
This compact movie call sheet template is perfect for creative or commercial work with tighter schedules. The call sheet generator allows you to create quick turnaround documents that include contact information, shoot details, and more.
"StudioBinder's call sheet builder saves our team a lot of time. We had issues with freelancers using different operating systems with our previously used call sheet templates. This makes everything easy for the crew."
Amy Skerkoski, Production Lead at Spotify
Film Call Sheets
See it in action
Browse two free call sheet templates and see how StudioBinder simplifies the process. View sample film call sheets created with our call sheet software to streamline your workflow.
Feature Film Call Sheet Template
Short Form Call Sheet Template
Automation
Call sheet details
Each call sheet template free download is automatically filled with production essentials like weather updates, map links, shoot schedules, and scene number references. Stay synced with your crew members through accurate, updated data.
Fully Customizable
Tailor every detail to your production
Edit and design each call sheet for film template to suit your project. Add logos, tweak the format, and organize the layout by department or shoot day. Whether you’re using a call sheet template Excel sheet or a film call sheet template Word doc, customization is simple and intuitive.
Call sheet status
Track call sheet status
Monitor your production call sheets in real time. StudioBinder’s call sheet maker lets you track when call sheets are delivered, opened, and confirmed. Stay on top of confirmations so your production runs smoothly.
Explore Features
More call sheet features
Parking Details
Add specific parking instructions to all locations.
Hospital Information
Add nearest hospital or emergency services details.
Weather Auto-Updates
Get automatic, real-time weather updates.
Daily Agenda
Specify call times for cast, crew, meal breaks, wrap, etc.
Call Sheet Type
Choose your type of call sheet (shoot day, scout, rehearsal).
Notes and Bulletins
Write production-wide notes and bulletins with clear visibility.
Google Maps Locations
Location services powered by Google Maps.
Schedule
Modify the day by adding scenes, banners, company moves, etc.
PDF Page Breaks
Insert page breaks to ensure a clean and legible PDF.
Footer Notes
Notes for walkie channels, contact details, etc. printed on every page.
Attach Files
Include shot lists, storyboards, sides, etc. with your online call sheet.
Call Sheet PDFs
Print your call sheets or attach them to emails with an online link.
Atmosphere & Location Prep
Tally extras, background players and arrange set up holding areas.
Department Notes
Add department-specific notes to further customize each call sheet.
Advanced Schedule
Include the next day’s schedule to give everyone a heads-up.
Department Layout
Organize the crew members and departments as you see fit.
Time Display
Toggle between a 12-hour clock and a 24-hour clock.
Temperature Display
Switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius based on your location.
"StudioBinder makes creating call sheets easy through a sleek and minimal interface.
The service allows you to easily create projects and assign contacts to various roles in the production."
Caleb Ward, PremiumBeat
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Industry-standard scriptwriting software and note taking.
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Identify all the pre-production details you need to know
Visualize
Visualize the script to get everyone on the same page
Plan
Collaborate with department heads as you prepare for production
Tasks
Team collaboration
File Sharing
Share docs and media
Shoot
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered
Yes! StudioBinder is free to use. StudioBinder is and will forever be free to access and use whether you are on a Free, Teams, Education, or Enterprise account. However, there may be some additional features or content you get access to with paid subscriptions.
You can create call sheets for any project with StudioBinder. Everything from features, shorts, music videos, photo shoots, documentaries, commercials, etc. Whether your crew consists of 2 or 200, having a call sheet will ensure that everyone shows up at the right location, at the right time, and fully prepared.
Call sheets in StudioBinder include everything that a standard call sheet does...and more. From the essentials like shoot day, call times, locations, and shooting schedule to more specific details like map links, attached files, department notes, and up-to-the-minute weather conditions. The call sheet is as robust and comprehensive as you like. Customize the layout and toggle entire sections on and off as needed. Variations can be sent to select individuals so perhaps the cast gets a simplified call sheet while the crew gets a more detailed version. It's all up to you.
There will be some manual adjustments necessary but StudioBinder's call sheets are fully integrated with other features such as the shooting schedule, script breakdown, locations and contacts databases. That means that when your 1st AD or 2nd AD generates a call sheet, most of the details are pulled in automatically. This includes the shooting schedule, cast list, and locations.
Absolutely. Once you have it set to your liking, you can easily create a template call sheet. Now the same basic callsheet template can be used for each day of the project and on any future project, making the entire process smooth and efficient.
Call sheets are sent electronically via email and SMS text. This allows recipients to confirm from anywhere. Of course, if the need should arise, call sheet PDFs can also be generated and delivered manually.
Yes, every call sheet is tracked and you can monitor its status from the call sheet dashboard. There you can see if the call sheet was sent successfully or was bounced back, if it was viewed or confirmed.
Call Sheet Free Template
What are call sheets used for?
A call sheet for any type of project
You might not realize just how versatile a call sheet can be. Though perhaps commonly used as a film call sheet template, they can be used for any project. No matter the size of your cast/crew nor the scope of your project, call sheets are the best way to get everyone to the right place at the right time and fully prepared.
- Films: Give your cast/crew individualized call times, add department notes, include an advanced schedule to get a head start on tomorrow..
- Commercials: Attach client-approved storyboard and AV script, customize with brand logos and stylings, include client contact info.
- Documentaries: Send to interviewees, upload location release agreements, append alternate shooting schedule.
- Music Videos: Add parking and staging details for extras along with release forms, include file for playback track, and AV script for timing.
- Corporate Videos: Include the shot list and storyboard, department notes for special equipment, and headshots of actors.
- Photoshoots: Include your mood boards and style guides, specify call times for models and hair/makeup, make notes on wardrobe changes.
- Events: Send alternate versions to your crew and volunteers, attach a floorplan, designate walkie channels.
How to make a call sheet in StudioBinder
Open StudioBinder on your browser.
Click on the Call Sheets tab on the project homepage.
Press the "new call sheet" button and give it a title, choose the date and call time, import a shooting schedule, and select your scenes.
Choose between a standard or simplified layout, or from one of your saved call sheet templates.
Add details like notes, bulletins, additional call times, an advanced schedule, and upload file attachments as needed.
Select recipients and add any individualized notes.
Preview your sample call sheet, including the desktop, mobile, email, and text versions.
Send your call sheets and track their status to ensure they are successfully delivered and confirmed.
