CanonDraft

CanonDraft

Painting Pictures
Movie Magic Scheduling

Movie Magic Scheduling

Entertainment Partners
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About

CanonDraft is browser-based screenwriting software for developing film and television scripts. Its editor formats scenes, action, dialogue and transitions, while the connected desk organizes script scenes as index cards on act-based cork boards with characters, locations and research clippings. The Notebook tracks written scenes beside an idea beat board; outlines can use three-act, Save the Cat, hero’s journey, film-with-interval or TV-episode structures. A project bible collects cast and places, and research clippings retain cited sources. An optional AI writers’ room discusses the script and maps scene-by-scene tension; it does not change pages unless accepted. Users can import Fountain or plain text and export scripts as PDF, Fountain or Final Draft files; outlines can be exported as PDF or Word. Free accounts support up to three scripts; Pro adds unlimited scripts and monthly AI image allowances.

About

Get the industry-best digital production scheduling solution. The world’s most creative productions start with Movie Magic Scheduling. Effortlessly compare scenarios. Create detailed production schedules. Design custom crew reports. Set the tone from day one—and make sure your cast and talent are always on the same page with the essential tool for production professionals scheduling any size project from episodic to reality to film. Build detailed production schedules with Movie Magic Scheduling’s robust, easy-to-use interface. Save time managing script breakdowns and call sheets with workflows designed to incorporate the time-tested concepts of the stripboard while offering a variety of scenarios to consider including different shoot lengths, re-ordered scenes and comparisons of location. Design custom crew reports that allow your team to make the best decisions based on real-time data. And so much more.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Screenwriters developing feature films or television scripts who want to manage writing, outlining, characters, locations, and research in one workspace.

Audience

Creative production teams in need of a digital production scheduling solution to schedule any size projects and save time

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

No images available

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$21/month
The free plan supports up to three scripts. Pro costs $21 per month or $200 per year and includes unlimited scripts and 100 AI-generated photos per month.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Overall 2.0 / 5
ease 1.5 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 2.5 / 5
support 2.5 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It's the "premiere" scheduling software so has somehow become a standard for narrative scheduling. The calendar to board functions are better than most.
  • I use MM Scheduler because it's all I know. Telephone support has always been excellent. Reaching them any other way is a drag, though.

Cons

  • This app is so outdated and frustrating. The EP instructions and website UI to even get the update are all out of date.
  • I do have an issue which will probably result in my switching to Jungle software. I'm on Windows 10. Whenever I double click on the program to open it - and often when I single click on it, and sometimes even when I open it using a drop down menu selection - a prompt appears telling me that "an instance of the program appears to be running," and to close it down. Of course, no other "instance" is running, and I'm unable to solve the problem. Support talked me through solving the problem: go to Computer/Users/Name and delete the locked MM file that appears there. Great, but it's a pain in the butt to do this every time I open the program. I recently tried to email Support to see if this problem is ever going to be resolved - I've been dealing with it for two years - and I received a link to go to a forum. No, thanks. My wife has switched to Jungle, and I'm waiting for her feedback, but I'm probably giving up on this "industry standard."

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Painting Pictures
India
canondraft.com

Company Information

Entertainment Partners
Founded: 1976
United States
www.ep.com/movie-magic-scheduling/

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Categories

Screenwriting Supported

Categories

Integrations

Croogloo Not Supported
Movie Magic Budgeting Not Supported
Production Management Studio Not Supported
Shamel Studio Not Supported

Integrations

Croogloo Supported
Movie Magic Budgeting Supported
Production Management Studio Supported
Shamel Studio Supported
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