Shamel Studio
Shamel Studio: A focused web platform for production scheduling, budgeting, and call sheets. Ranked #10 of 29 in Video Production Management Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams focused on scheduling and production finance.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams focused on scheduling and production finance
- Free planYes
- Paid from$23/user/mo
- Script breakdownsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes full access to editing tools
- Automatic breakdowns, scheduling, budgets, and union rates
- Exports to PDF and Movie Magic Scheduling
Where it doesn't
- Access is limited to the web
- Integrations are limited to Movie Magic Scheduling and Scriptation
- Scheduling and budgeting are separate paid modules
Our verdict on Shamel Studio
Shamel Studio is a web-based production management platform for film and television teams, including assistant directors, producers, UPMs, and line producers. It converts uploaded scripts into scene breakdowns with automatic element detection, then supports stripboard scheduling, Day Out of Days reports, call sheets, cast and crew management, locations, weather forecasts, budgets, and production reports. Its scope suits teams that want scheduling and production finance workflows in one product, particularly when script breakdowns and schedule-driven budgeting are central to the process.
The plan structure separates the main production workflows. The Free Plan includes full access to editing tools and community support. Scheduling costs $23 per user per month with annual billing and adds instant script breakdown, automatic element detection, interactive stripboards and DOODs, exports to MMS and PDF, and priority email support. Budgeting is also $23 per user per month with annual billing and adds budget generation from schedules, automatic guild and union tier detection, rates and fringes, state-specific credits, PDF reports, and priority email support. Scheduling + Budgeting costs $45 per user per month with annual billing and combines those features with early access to new features.
Shamel Studio’s standout fit is the connection between scheduling data and production finance. Teams can build budgets from schedules, manage union rates and fringes, import schedules for call sheets, and generate reports from call sheets. PDF and Movie Magic Scheduling exports support established production workflows, while Scriptation is the other listed integration. Enterprise adds dedicated support and infrastructure, collaboration tooling, custom reporting, and custom features. Choose Shamel Studio when scheduling and budgeting are the priority; teams needing broader platform coverage or a larger integration ecosystem should consider alternatives.
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Shamel Studio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $23/user/mo |
| Script breakdowns | Yes |
| Production scheduling | Yes |
| Call sheets | Yes |
| Budget tracking | Yes |
| Crew and cast management | Yes |
| Location management | Yes |
| Mobile app platforms | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Movie Magic Scheduling, Scriptation |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | shamelstudio.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Shamel Studio integrations
Shamel Studio lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Movie Magic Scheduling
- Scriptation
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