Producing : Introduction to Movie Magic Scheduling by Sydney S

Sydney S

Introduction to Movie Magic Scheduling

Behind every successful film shoot is a rock-solid schedule—and the industry standard for making that happen is Movie Magic Scheduling. If you’re serious about producing, directing, or working in production management, learning MMS isn’t just a “nice to have,” it’s a must. This course with Michael Bishop will walk you through the essentials step by step, giving you the confidence to break down a script, organize every department’s needs, and create a professional schedule that keeps your project on track, on budget, and ready for anything.

Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!

Jack Binder

Fantastic opportunity to learn production scheduling. Creating your shooting schedule is the first step in moving your screenplay into production.

Xochi Blymyer

It's the scheduling program I've used for 30 + years! Although it is going subscription based next year. But great to learn!

Pamela Jaye Smith

Having done shooting schedules before we had this kind of software, I know how vitally important it is. That's great there's an easier way to make it happen these days, but always do try to have it all held in your own mind, too. Makes you a better AD, UPM, Line Producer, and more on any project. Good luck!

Sydney S

Thank you everyone for these incredible insights! We are in for a treat :)

Sydney S

Excited for tomorrow!

Sydney S

Make sure to put all of your questions below for Michael! We just spoke, he's very excited to be hosting today :-)

Debbie Seagle

Looking forward to learning from Michael Bishop today!

Jack Binder

Great opportunity to learn the craft of the Assistant Director and Line Producer in creating a shooting schedule, the basis of the shoot and creating the budget.

Debbie Seagle

Can you create the scene breakdown spreadsheet & location breakdown in Final Draft? Or Celtx?

Debbie Seagle

Do you prioritize shooting various scenes at the same location?

Or do you prioritize shooting night scenes together?

Or group scenes with a certain group of actors (so some can go home)…

Which scene grouping is typically most economical?

Other topics in Producing:

register for stage 32 Register / Log In