The Reelism Method™
Follow WRITE → PLAN → SHOOT → CUT, with prompts to define your film idea and a version you can realistically finish.
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FREE PDF · 6 PRACTICAL RESOURCES
Your first film starts with a plan.
Get the FREE Filmmaker Starter Pack: a simple filmmaking roadmap, shot list, production schedule, and checklists to help you go from idea to finished film.
WRITE → PLAN → SHOOT → CUT
Know your next step. Keep your project moving.
Shot list + scheduling template included. No purchase required.
LESS OVERTHINKING. MORE FILMMAKING.
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Tools you can actually put to work.
Map your idea. Plan your shots. Build your shoot day.
FIRST FILM STARTER KIT
THE REELISM METHOD™
WRITE → PLAN → SHOOT → CUT
- Define your story in one sentence.
- Plan people, gear, and locations.
- Prioritize must-have story beats.
- Build a complete rough cut.
FIRST FILM STARTER KIT | SHOOT
SHOT LIST TEMPLATE
Project: __________
Scene: __________
| # | Shot / Size | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
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FIRST FILM STARTER KIT | PLAN
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Shoot date: __________
Call time: __________
| Time | Scene / Task | Cast |
|---|---|---|
Simplified previews. The downloadable PDF includes the complete templates and checklists.
Here’s exactly what you’ll get.
Shot List Template
Plan shot size, action, movement, audio, and priority. Track completed shots and protect your must-have coverage.
Production Schedule Template
Organize time, scenes, cast, locations, and gear—with a realism check for moves, meals, resets, and surprises.
Pre-Production Checklist
Work through story, people, locations, art, wardrobe, equipment, paperwork, and your final 24 hours.
Shoot Day Checklist
Stay organized from before call to wrap. Check readiness, continuity, coverage, backups, and pickup notes.
Finish Your Film Checklist
Move through organizing, rough cut, refinement, sound, color, exports, and release preparation.
A big idea. Four manageable steps.
THE REELISM METHOD™
WRITE → PLAN → SHOOT → CUT
Your Starter Pack is the first step.
Our follow-up emails help you explore each stage
and keep moving toward a finished film.
FROM PEOPLE WHO WORK ON SET
Filmmaking is hard.
Filmmaking is hard.
We make it easier.
Get Reelisms brings practical set experience to filmmakers who want to start creating.
Co-founder Christine Chen is a director, writer, producer, and DGA 1st Assistant Director. These tools help you turn the filmmaking process into steps you can act on.
You have a story. Let’s help you make it.
A few quick answers.
Is the Starter Pack really free?
Yes. Sign up with your email to receive the PDF. No purchase required.
Are the shot list and schedule included?
Yes. Both are inside the Starter Pack, alongside the roadmap and three production checklists. You don’t need to sign up separately.
Do I need filmmaking experience?
No. Start with the roadmap, then use the templates and checklists to organize your first film—or your next one.
Are these editable spreadsheet files?
This pack is a PDF with blank templates and checklists. It does not include editable spreadsheet files.
How do I get the pack?
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What happens after I sign up?
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Give your film a starting point.
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