Free filmmaker resources
Tools to help you make, finish, and share your film
Practical, free tools for independent filmmakers—from your first budget line to your next festival submission.
All filmmaker tools
Plan your production
Film Budget Calculator & Template
Build a detailed production budget, estimate line items, add contingency, and export your working template.
Open toolPromote your film
Film EPK & Press Kit Generator
Create a polished electronic press kit with your film details, bios, stills, links, and press contact.
Open toolFinish your film
Film Credits & End Credits Generator
Organize cast and crew, customize credit sections, preview a rolling end-credit sequence, and export it.
Open toolFrame your story
Film & Video Aspect Ratio Calculator
Calculate frame dimensions, cinema ratios, crop sizes, and letterboxing for your next delivery format.
Open toolSubmit your film
Film Festival Cover Letter Generator
Prepare a clear, professional cover letter to accompany your next film festival submission.
Open toolSubmit your film
Oscar-Qualifying Festival Directory
Explore festivals with qualifying short-film or short-documentary awards for Academy consideration.
Open toolBuilt for independent filmmakers
Use the tools independently or combine them as your project moves from planning to production, finishing, publicity, and festival submissions.