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PreProducer
What PreProducer is
PreProducer is browser-based software for film production, bringing story development, shooting plans, financing and budgeting into one workspace. Film crews can work together on projects over the internet, with unlimited project staff on each project access and no per-user licensing fees. Story tools include script writing and imports, scene analysis, outlines, index cards, image treatments, character development and profiles, and storyboards. Production planning covers horizontal and vertical shooting plans, script and department breakdowns, pre- and post-production calendars, call sheets, daily reports, shot lists, and cast, location and crew lists. Budgeting tools include financing and cashflow plans, FFA and ZDF calculations, cost status, regional-effects overviews, travel-cost accounting and equipment lists.
The application runs through a web browser on Windows, macOS and Linux, and is independent of operating system. It can exchange data with Final Draft, DramaQueen, Celtx and Adobe Story, and connects by API to the Lockit Script app. Its shared script interface with DramaQueen supports importing scripts, character profiles and dramaturgical structuring, then exporting back to DramaQueen. PreProducer lists SSL encryption, encrypted project data, backups, and account deletion among its security and privacy measures. Users can download an encrypted project file for later upload to a new project access. A free demo project is available for seven days after registration; paid plans start at €14.95/mo.
Who it suits
PreProducer suits film professionals who need story development, production planning and budgeting tools in one browser-based workspace. Its collaborative project access is designed for crews with multiple employees working on the same film.
What it does well
- Combines story development, production planning and budgeting.
- Unlimited project staff can use each project access.
- Includes script, department and scheduling breakdowns.
- Imports and exports data with four named screenwriting tools.
- Offers a seven-day free demo project after registration.
What to know first
- It is not currently available as a smartphone app.
- Single-project plans cover one film project each.
- Subscriptions have a one-year minimum term.
- Permanent telephone support is not guaranteed.
Limits
The free demo project is available for seven days. Single-project plans cover one film project; subscriptions cover up to five, up to ten, or unlimited parallel projects and require a one-year minimum term.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single project, 18 months | one-time booking; 14.95 EUR/month · 1 film project · unlimited project staff | €14.95, paid once |
| Single project, 12 months | one-time booking; 16.95 EUR/month · 1 film project · unlimited project staff | €16.95, paid once |
| Single project, 6 months | one-time booking; 18.95 EUR/month · 1 film project · unlimited project staff | €18.95, paid once |
| Single project, 3 months | one-time booking; 21.95 EUR/month · 1 film project · unlimited project staff | €21.95, paid once |
| Single project, 1 month | one-time booking; 24.95 EUR/month · 1 film project · unlimited project staff | €24.95, paid once |
| Subscription unlimited projects | monthly; 1-year minimum term · unlimited projects · unlimited project staff | €289 a month |
| Subscription up to 5 projects | monthly; 1-year minimum term · up to 5 parallel projects · unlimited project staff | €59 a month |
| Subscription up to 10 projects | monthly; 1-year minimum term · up to 10 parallel projects · unlimited project staff | €99 a month |
As preproducer.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.preproducer.com/ in a current browser on Windows, macOS or Linux.
- Register and activate the free demo project, available for seven days.
- Choose a single-project booking or a subscription plan for continued project access.
- Import scripts or data from Final Draft, DramaQueen, Celtx or Adobe Story, if needed.
- Invite the film-project employees who will collaborate; project staff are unlimited.
Verdict
Choose PreProducer if your film crew needs a shared browser workspace spanning story development, shoot planning and budgets. The seven-day demo lets you explore a project before choosing a plan. Look elsewhere if smartphone app access is essential.
Questions
Is PreProducer free?
A free demo project is available for seven days after registration. Paid plans start at €14.95/mo.
How much do the plans cost?
Single-project plans are listed at €14.95 per once for 18 months, €16.95 per once for 12 months, €18.95 per once for six months, €21.95 per once for three months, or €24.95 per once for one month. Subscriptions cost €59.00 per month for up to five projects, €99.00 per month for up to ten, or €289.00 per month for unlimited projects; each has a one-year minimum term.
Which operating systems does it support?
PreProducer runs in a current browser on Windows, macOS and Linux. It is cloud-based and independent of operating system.
Can a whole crew use the same project?
Yes. Each project access can be used by an unlimited number of film-project employees without per-user licensing fees.
Which tools does PreProducer integrate with?
It can import and export data from Final Draft, DramaQueen, Celtx and Adobe Story, and provides an API connection to Lockit Script. Its shared script interface with DramaQueen supports imports and exports of scripts, character profiles and dramaturgical structuring.
Is PreProducer available as a phone app?
It is not currently available as a smartphone app. iOS and Android apps are planned.
Facts from PreProducer's own pages
- Access model
- The application is cloud-based, accessed through an internet browser, and is independent of operating system. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Audience
- The software is aimed at all film professionals involved in the film-making process. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Budgeting
- Budgeting features include financing plans, FFA and ZDF calculations, cashflow plans, a cost-status tool, regional-effects overviews, travel-cost accounting and equipment lists. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Collaboration
- The software enables the entire crew to work collaboratively on a project through the internet. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- DramaQueen partnership
- PreProducer and DramaQueen have a shared script interface that imports scripts, character profiles and dramaturgical structuring and can export back to DramaQueen. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Free test
- After registration, users can activate a free demo project that can be used for 7 days. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany · preproducer.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- PreProducer can import and export data from Final Draft, DramaQueen, Celtx and Adobe Story, and provides an API connection to the Lockit Script app. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Mobile limitation
- PreProducer is not currently available as a smartphone app, although iOS and Android apps are planned. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy and compliance
- PreProducer states that it is GDPR-compliant, stores data exclusively in Germany or the EU, and allows users to delete their accounts and personal data. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Production planning
- Features include horizontal and vertical shooting plans, script breakdowns, department breakdowns, pre- and post-production calendars, daily call sheets, daily reports, shot lists and cast, location and crew lists. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Project backup
- Users can download an encrypted project file and later upload it to a new project access. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- PreProducer is a web-based all-in-one software solution for film production covering story development, shooting planning, financing and budgeting. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Security
- Security measures listed include SSL encryption, a server-side firewall and virus scanner, regular internal backups, encrypted project data and continuous documentation of server access. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Staff limit
- A project access can be used by an unlimited number of film-project employees without per-user licensing fees. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Story development
- Features include script writing, script-scene analysis, story outlines, script imports, index cards, image treatments, character development, character profiles and storyboards. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Support is available by email, contact form, an in-app error-reporting function and telephone, although permanent telephone support is not guaranteed. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Supported systems
- The maker lists tested environments as Windows 10/11, macOS X and Linux with current supported browsers. · preproducer.com, 30 Sept 2026