Free Stuff

Being an indie filmmaker can be tough sometimes. So here’s a list of software, screenplay templates, storyboard sheets and production forms for your use. The important items here are the forms. Keeping proper records and getting the required releases is a must if you are making a film. From pre-production to post-production, forms are some of the most valuable tools in independent filmmaking. Feel free to download these forms for use on your project. They are all in MS Word format. If you do not own Microsoft Word, you can check the software list below for free, open source alternatives. Please consult an attorney before using any of the release forms, agreements or contracts. I’m not responsible for anything you do with or without these forms.

Production Forms

The following forms are licensed under a Creative Commons Share Alike 1.0 License. Feel free to share and modify them to suit your needs.

Software

  • Celtx - Open source screenplay formatting software.
  • Open Office - Open source alternative to Microsoft Office.
  • Neo Office - Open Office for Mac OS X.
  • Blender 3D - Open source 3D modeling & animation package.
  • Jahshaka - Open Source real time video editing & effects.
  • NVU - Open source web site editor.
  • GIMP - Open source graphics & image manipulation program.
  • Cinepaint - Open source compositing & effects program.
  • PDFLab - A handy PDF tool.

Screenplay Teplates

Storyboard Sheets