Cinetech

Cinetech is a web service for connecting film and video production work, from script analysis through shoot-day coordination. It is a stronger fit for teams that want to add specific production tools as needed than for anyone looking for an editable free workspace. Its clearest advantage is the breadth of its connected workflow; its main drawback is that useful working access starts with paid plans.

Overview

Cinetech brings visualization, planning, and team coordination together in a project knowledge base. Its stated scope includes narrative films, documentaries, shorts, commercials, music videos, corporate video, social and digital work, and web series. That range makes it relevant to productions of different formats, but the modular approach means buyers should match the paid tools to their actual workflow rather than assume every capability comes with one entry-level subscription.

The free account is read-only, has no script breakdowns, and includes 100 assistant credits. It can serve as a demo, but not as a place to actively build a production plan. Additional assistant credits can be bought as top-ups.

For productions handling sensitive scripts or production data, Cinetech says that content is not used to train AI models and that Anthropic and OpenAI process it under zero data retention policies. Its privacy policy describes Supabase-managed PostgreSQL storage with row-level security, HTTPS encryption in transit, and production access restricted to authorized personnel.

Key features

From script to shooting schedule

AI script breakdown tags production elements, analyzes scenes, and includes version control. Scheduling builds an optimized baseline shooting schedule and can produce stripboards, One-Liners, Day-Out-Of-Days, call sheets, and PDF exports. Putting these jobs in one service can reduce handoffs between script analysis and scheduling; teams that only need one part can buy the corresponding module instead of paying for the full set.

Visualization and shoot-day work

Storyboarding can suggest panels with AI, generate visuals in artistic styles, and animate panels via Runway. Shot Lists & DP Tools cover script lining, shoot mode, take tracking, a digital clapper, and routing for continuity and editor notes. Together, these tools address both preparation and on-set coordination, though the three modules are sold separately unless a buyer chooses Solo Creator.

Team coordination

Teams can share projects with view or edit permissions, get real-time notifications, and communicate in-app. Cast and crew tracking, location management, and call-sheet support round out the production workflow. Solo and Team plans include email support; Studio adds priority support and a dedicated account manager.

Pricing

The free account costs nothing and includes a demo project and assistant with 100 credits, but is read-only, has no script breakdowns, and has no trial or expiry. It is useful for viewing the service, not for running an editable production.

Individual modules are billed monthly: Scheduling is $15 a month and includes the scheduler, stripboard, One-Liners, Day-Out-Of-Days, call sheets, PDF exports, and 100 credits on activation. Shot Lists & DP Tools is also $15 a month, with its shot list builder, script lining, shoot mode, take tracking, note routing, digital clapper, and 100 activation credits. Storyboarding is $15 a month for panels, AI generation, artist styles, animation via Runway, and 100 activation credits. These plans keep the starting price low if a production only needs one toolset, but buying all three separately costs more than the $49 a month Solo Creator plan.

Script breakdown is a one-time purchase at $19, paid once per script. It includes a full AI breakdown, element tagging, scene analysis, and 100 credits, making it a focused option for a one-off script rather than an ongoing planning subscription.

Solo Creator costs $49 a month and includes all three modules, a 500-credit signup bonus plus 250 credits per month, 100GB storage, and email support. It suits an individual creator who needs the full toolset without team seats. Team costs $149 a month, includes five members, pooled credits, 1TB pooled storage, and email support; it supports up to 25 members at $25/seat, making it the more appropriate tier for a shared production workspace.

Budgeting is priced at $25 a month, billed monthly, and marked coming soon. It is set to include a budget builder, ATL/BTL breakdown, top sheet, actuals tracking, schedule sync, and AI cost reports, so it is not a current option for teams needing those tools now. Studio has custom pricing and is billed through contact sales; it includes a private instance, dedicated database, enterprise SLA, white-label exports, custom branding, priority support, and a dedicated account manager.

Platforms

Cinetech runs on the web. Teams choosing it should be comfortable using a browser-based production workspace.

Who it's for

Cinetech is best suited to creators and production teams that want script, schedule, storyboard, and shoot-day information connected in one project. Solo Creator is the most direct fit for an individual needing all three core modules; Team is aimed at productions that need several members working together and shared storage. It is a poor fit for someone who needs a genuinely usable free plan or a non-web app.

Pros and cons

• Connected production workflow: script breakdown, scheduling, storyboarding, and on-set tools can live around the same project knowledge base.
• Flexible entry point: the $15 a month modules let a production pay for scheduling, shot-list tools, or storyboarding individually.
• Useful collaboration controls: view and edit permissions, notifications, in-app communication, and pooled Team resources support shared work.
• Free account is read-only: its demo project and 100 credits do not let a production build or edit its workflow.
• Modularity requires a choice: productions needing all three core modules must compare separate subscriptions with the $49 a month Solo Creator plan.
• Web only: Cinetech does not offer a listed desktop or mobile platform.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of scheduling tools, see Film Production Scheduling Software. Choose CineLog if platform reach matters: its free plan supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, with one active project, 50 MB of media storage, and up to two collaborators. Gorilla Scheduling is another option to consider if its free plan and free trial suit your evaluation; its free tier limits features, collaboration, certain reports and exports, fringes, and integrated Ratebook.

Choose Production Slate if its free plan's defined production caps fit your project: two projects, 50 budget items, 15 crew, five shoot days, and limited call-sheet sends and attachment sizes. Filmustage may suit a team prioritizing script breakdown on a free plan: it allows one active project and partial AI breakdown of 20% of scenes, alongside non-AI tools and a demo project with a full breakdown; its free trial is also available.

MoviePrepper is another freemium web option. Prescene may be a better fit for screenplay drafting: its free Screenplay Editor plan offers unlimited drafts without AI usage, while Plus is $49 a month. Shamel Studio has a free web plan with one limited project and full access to editing tools, and offers call sheets and production reports as a 12.00 option. Slatefox is a web-based paid option with a free trial; its Indie plan is €19 a month and includes script breakdown.

Verdict

Choose Cinetech if you want a web-based workspace that links script breakdown, scheduling, visualization, and shoot-day coordination, and are prepared to pay for the modules your production needs. Solo Creator is the strongest fit for an individual who wants all three core modules; Team makes more sense when several people need access. Look elsewhere if an editable free plan, mobile or desktop apps, or a single low-cost plan covering just one ongoing production workflow is your priority.