Production, Budgeting & Legal Tools for Filmmakers
Streamline your workflow with professional templates and trusted tools. These free resources help independent filmmakers manage shoots efficiently.
Legal & Contract Resources
Link to Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (NY + national)can you I List of lawyers
Basic release forms (actor, location, music)
Intro to copyrights & fair use (cheat sheet)
Deal memo template for crew
Legal 101 for indie filmmakers (short article or video)
Production & Budgeting Tools
Budget template (Google Sheet or PDF)
Call sheet and shooting schedule templates
Sample crew contract or agreement
Recommended tools (e.g. StudioBinder, Celtx, ShotDeck)
Pitch Deck Templates & Press Kit Guides
Pitch deck template (Keynote, Canva, or PDF)
Example pitch decks from successful projects
What to include in a press kit (one-sheet, stills, bio, etc.)