Drehplan
Drehplan, literally “shooting plan” in German, is a document used in film and television production to organize the sequence of scenes to be filmed, along with dates, locations, cast, and technical requirements. Its primary purpose is to maximize efficiency by coordinating the work of departments and personnel over the production period and to ensure continuity and adherence to budget and schedule.
A Drehplan typically includes the production title, shooting days, locations, a breakdown of scenes to be shot,
It is usually prepared by the assistant director and the production manager or line producer, based on
In the production workflow, the Drehplan informs the call sheet used to communicate daily on-set times, while
While the term Drehplan is common in German-language productions, similar documents exist worldwide under “shooting schedule”