Movie Magic Scheduling
Movie Magic Scheduling: A mature desktop scheduler for complex episodic, film, and multi-unit productions. Ranked #20 of 29 in Video Production Management Software by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Paid; best for experienced scheduling departments.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forExperienced scheduling departments
- Free planNo
- Paid from$279.88/yr
- Script breakdownsYes
- Founded1976 · Burbank, California, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports multi-episode and multi-unit scheduling with sub-boards
- Detects schedule conflicts and tracks travel, fittings, rehearsals, and unavailability
- Exports schedules to PDF or Excel and integrates with Movie Magic Budgeting
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; annual pricing is $279.88
- Desktop installation is limited to Windows and macOS
- No mobile apps and no verified call-sheet workflow
Our verdict on Movie Magic Scheduling
Movie Magic Scheduling is desktop software for building, organizing, adjusting, and reporting film and television production schedules. It is aimed at experienced scheduling departments handling episodic, reality, and film projects, especially when a production requires multiple episodes, units, or detailed calendar coordination. Script imports from Final Draft FDX and SEX files lead into breakdown sheets and element management, while customizable boards and sub-boards support different scheduling views.
The annual subscription is listed at $279.88 per year, with no free plan. Its paid feature set covers multi-episode schedules, multi-unit schedules, conflict detection, a comprehensive calendar, and continuous updates. Production teams can add events for travel, fittings, rehearsals, and unavailability, then create customizable reports and export schedules to PDF or Excel. That combination makes the product suited to departments that need structured planning and reporting rather than a lightweight calendar alone.
Its strongest fit is a desktop-centered production workflow connected to Movie Magic Budgeting, which can receive schedule elements for budgeting. The software runs on Windows and macOS, and EP Cloud Backup is available for schedule files. The tradeoff is a narrower platform footprint: there are no mobile apps, and the listed capabilities do not include a verified call-sheet workflow. Choose Movie Magic Scheduling when multi-unit planning, conflict visibility, and scheduling depth matter most; consider an alternative when mobile access, broader platform coverage, or call-sheet tools are central requirements.
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Movie Magic Scheduling fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $279.88/yr |
| Script breakdowns | Yes |
| Production scheduling | Yes |
| Call sheets | Not verified |
| Budget tracking | Not verified |
| Crew and cast management | Yes |
| Location management | Yes |
| Mobile app platforms | None |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Movie Magic Budgeting |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | ep.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Movie Magic Scheduling integrations
Movie Magic Scheduling lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Movie Magic Budgeting
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- InteSceneA broad, budget-friendly toolkit covering production from script to reports.9.3
- ScenePaperA free production workspace spanning scripts, schedules, budgets, crews, and department workflows.9.2
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