25 AI prompts built for film producers — coverage memos, deal memos, call sheets, and deal tracking.
You read a script and need to write up the coverage for a development meeting.
You are a film development executive writing a coverage memo. The script is [TITLE] by [WRITER]. Write a standard coverage memo with the fol…
A project has potential but needs more development before you can greenlight it.
You are a film development executive writing a coverage memo for [TITLE] by [WRITER]. The project shows promise but needs another pass befor…
A pitch or spec has a hook that needs to be articulated to sell it to partners.
You are a film development executive writing a coverage memo for [TITLE], a high-concept project from [WRITER/DIRECTOR]. Write a coverage th…
You need to build the business case for greenlighting a project at a certain budget level.
Write a coverage memo for [TITLE] by [WRITER] that doubles as a business case. Structure it as: LOGLINE: [One sentence] SYNOPSIS: 150 word…
A director-writer has submitted their sample and you need to assess both the voice and the visual sensibility.
Write a coverage memo for [TITLE] — a sample from [WRITER/DIRECTOR], who is attaching as both writer and director. Assess both dimensions:…
You read something over the weekend and need to brief a partner in under 300 words before Monday.
You read [TITLE] by [WRITER] over the weekend. Write a weekend read summary — a 250-word brief you can send to a development partner on Sund…
You are passing on a project but want to leave the door open if the writer revises.
Write a pass memo for [TITLE] by [WRITER] that is professional, specific, and actionable. The goal is to leave the writer with real guidance…
You are finalizing a location for principal photography and need to document the deal terms.
You are a film producer drafting a location deal memo for [PROPERTY NAME] (the "Location") owned by [OWNER NAME] (the "Owner") for use in [P…
Production needs to change the deal terms after the original memo was signed.
Write an amendment to the location deal memo for [PROPERTY] in [PROJECT]. The original memo was signed on [DATE] between [PRODUCTION COMPANY…
Before you call the location owner, you need a negotiation brief for your internal team.
Create an internal negotiation brief for [PROPERTY ADDRESS] — a location you are considering for [PROJECT]. Include: LOCATION ASSETS: What…
You want to take a 48-hour hold on a prime location before committing to a booking.
Write a location hold agreement for [PROPERTY ADDRESS] (the "Location") owned by [OWNER NAME]. [PRODUCTION COMPANY] wants a 48-hour hold to…
Your AD is scheduling locations and needs to know what permits are required for each setup.
Create a location permitting checklist for [LOCATION TYPE — e.g., public street, park, private industrial space] in [CITY/STATE] for [PROJEC…
Your 1st AD has called you with the day schedule and you need to draft the first call sheet.
Create a first call sheet for Day [NUMBER] of [PROJECT TITLE], shooting on [DATE] at [LOCATION]. The scenes to be shot are: [SCENE LIST]. Bu…
The day is running long and your 1st AD needs a revised call sheet reflecting the updated schedule.
Revise the call sheet for Day [NUMBER] of [PROJECT TITLE] shooting on [DATE]. The schedule has shifted due to [REASON — e.g., actor late, we…
A weather day is called and you need to send a revised call sheet with the adjusted plan.
Create a weather day call sheet for [DATE] on [PROJECT TITLE]. The following scenes were originally scheduled but are being affected by [WEA…
The production is moving locations mid-day and you need to document the logistics clearly.
Create a call sheet for Day [NUMBER] of [PROJECT TITLE] where the company moves from [ORIGINAL LOCATION] to [NEW LOCATION] mid-day. Include:…
You are scheduling a pick-up day with just a few scenes and a small crew.
Create a call sheet for a pick-up day on [PROJECT TITLE], shooting on [DATE]. You are covering [LIST SCENES] with a B-camera or second unit…
You are shooting on a night exterior location and need to account for the unique logistics.
Create a call sheet for an overnight shoot at [LOCATION] on [DATE] for [PROJECT TITLE]. Scenes: [LIST]. Build it with: HEADER: "OVERNIGHT S…
You are managing six above-the-line deals and need a single view of the deal status.
Create an above-the-line deal tracker for [PROJECT TITLE] covering the director, writer, producer, lead actors, and co-star deals. For each…
Before a production meeting, you need a one-page overview of every department head deal.
Write a department head deal summary for [PROJECT TITLE]. List every department head (Cinematographer, Production Designer, Costume Designer…
You have multiple backend participants and need to track their participation structures across the life of the picture.
Create a backend participation tracker for [PROJECT TITLE]. For each backend participant, include: PARTICIPANT: Name, role, backend type.…
Your production is based on underlying rights (book, article, life story) and you need to track all expiration dates.
Create an options and rights expiration tracker for [PROJECT TITLE], which is based on [UNDERLYING PROPERTY — e.g., "the novel titled X by A…
A talent deal is being negotiated and you need to know exactly what the over-scale exposure costs.
You are negotiating a deal with [TALENT NAME] for [ROLE] on [PROJECT TITLE]. They are represented by [UNION — SAG-AFTRA / DGA / WGA]. Calcul…
Two packages are on the table and you need to compare the above-the-line costs side by side.
Compare two above-the-line packages for [PROJECT TITLE]. Package A: [TALENT/CREATOR PACKAGE A]. Package B: [TALENT/CREATOR PACKAGE B]. For e…
You have multiple people claiming or being promised EP credits and you need to track who gets what.
Create an executive producer credit tracker for [PROJECT TITLE]. List every person who is claiming, has been offered, or has been promised a…
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