StoryBirdie

What StoryBirdie is

StoryBirdie is a web app for turning screenplays and other pre-production documents into analysis, shot lists, storyboard frames and timed animatics. It accepts PDF, DOCX and Fountain uploads up to 20MB, and also works with treatments, creative briefs and concept documents. Its script analysis checks for continuity errors. Shot lists can include camera angles, blocking and props, and users can export them as XLSX, CSV or Markdown. Storyboards can be exported as print-ready PDFs.

For each screenplay, users choose either landscape 16:9 or portrait 9:16; that choice stays fixed. StoryBirdie states that analysis takes under a minute, shot-list generation takes 1–2 minutes, and each storyboard frame takes about 30 seconds. Analysis uses one credit, shot-list generation uses two, and each storyboard frame uses three. Credits do not expire, and unused subscription credits roll over.

The Free plan includes 20 credits, one project and two screenplays, with AI script analysis and PDF, XLSX and CSV export. Paid options include monthly Starter, Pro and Studio plans, plus a one-time credit pack. StoryBirdie says uploads are encrypted in transit and at rest, access is restricted to the authenticated account, and users retain ownership of their materials. After account deletion, it says it removes user data within 30 days except where legally required to retain it.

Who it suits

StoryBirdie suits directors, DPs, ADs and filmmakers organizing pre-production around screenplays or other planning documents. It may also fit users who need continuity analysis, shot planning, storyboard frames and exports in one web workflow.

Limits

The Free plan includes 20 credits, one project and two screenplays. Analysis costs one credit, shot-list generation costs two, and each storyboard frame costs three.

Getting started

1. Visit https://storybirdie.com/.
2. Use the web app and choose the Free plan or a paid option.
3. Upload a PDF, DOCX or Fountain file up to 20MB, or provide a treatment, creative brief or concept document.
4. Choose landscape 16:9 or portrait 9:16 for the screenplay.
5. Run script analysis, generate a shot list or create storyboard frames using the available credits.
6. Export storyboards as PDFs or shot lists as XLSX, CSV or Markdown.

Verdict

Choose StoryBirdie if you want a web workflow that carries pre-production documents from script analysis through shot lists and storyboard frames. The Free plan offers 20 credits for a small project; users who need more capacity can consider monthly plans or the one-time credit pack.