Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions we hear most.
Which script formats does PrepWrap accept?
PDF (a PDF with text, not a scanned image), Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain and Word (.docx).
Can the AI breakdown make things up?
Every suggested element quotes the exact line of the script; if an element can't be found in the scene, it's rejected. You approve, rename, merge or delete: nothing is final without you.
My script changes: do I start over?
No. “New script revision” compares the versions, keeps the breakdown, notes and reports, and shows the impact on the schedule before you apply it.
Can I change the proposed schedule?
Yes: drag strips from one day to another, add a day, take a scene out of the schedule. You can go back to the automatic proposal at any time.
How do I handle an unavailable actor or a closed location?
Enter their unavailable dates on their page (or “Available only” and “Closed” on the location's page). The schedule respects them and says why a scene can't be placed.
Does my crew need an account?
To work in PrepWrap, yes: one access per person, with its own rights. To read call sheets, no: the crew link opens on a phone without an account, and everyone can subscribe to their shooting calendar.
Who can see my projects?
You, and the team members you've opened those projects to. A film's crew doesn't see the account's other films. The call sheet link can be read by anyone who has it: change it or turn it off if needed.
How many scripts can I manage?
It depends on your plan. When it's full, use “Request more scripts” in the project menu.
What if I make a mistake?
Every night, a copy of each project is kept for 30 days. The account holder can go back to a copy; the current version is set aside first.
Does PrepWrap work offline?
The On-set locations page does: on-set entries are kept on the phone and sent once the network is back. The rest of the app needs a connection.
Which devices?
Any recent browser, on a computer, tablet or phone. Dragging strips on the shooting schedule is done with a mouse, on a computer.
Can I print and export?
Yes: shooting schedule, call sheets, day sheets, reports and production book print or save as PDF; schedule, cast, sets and budget export to Excel.
Where does the weather come from?
From MET Norway, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (data licensed CC BY 4.0), for locations with GPS coordinates, 10 days before the shoot.
Does the budget include rates?
No. You enter your own rates; a line without a rate is flagged, never estimated.
Which languages?
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese and Afrikaans. The first four have regional variants (US or UK, France or Québec, Spain or Latin America). You can replace any term with your own.
Can I try it first?
Yes: the demo opens a fictional project you can change freely; nothing is saved and your copy is erased after 2 hours.
Can I bring in work from StudioBinder, Movie Magic or other software?
Yes, if it exports to Excel or CSV: “Import (Excel, CSV)” on the Script breakdown page. Native Movie Magic files can't be read (their format isn't public): export the report to Excel.
Does the budget follow official templates?
Yes: CNC (features, shorts, TV), ICAA, FFA, MiC (Italy), OFC and BFI, with their chapters and accounts. No amounts are provided.
How do I tell the whole crew about a change?
Post an announcement (Call sheets page): it shows at the top of the crew link and goes to the linked Telegram group. For those not on Telegram: texts from your phone, or automatic sends through your Twilio account.
Do texts cost money?
From your phone: no, it's your own plan. Automatic sends go through your own Twilio account, which bills you directly (no subscription; about $0.08 per text to France). PrepWrap doesn't sell texts.
Is the Telegram group required?
No. It's the most convenient option (everything goes out on its own, plus the evening reminder), but the crew link, texts and WhatsApp work without it.
Are the document templates legally binding?
They're indicative templates, linked to the official texts. Have them reviewed by your lawyer before use.
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