Filmmaker Notion Template - Film Production Planner | Director Starter Kit for Indie Film
🎬 Beginner Filmmaking Notion Template – Plan Your First Film Like a Pro
Transform your filmmaking chaos into organised success with Filmmaker Notion Template - Director's Toolkit - the all - in - one Notion template designed specifically for indie filmmakers, film students and aspiring directors.
Stop feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of film production. This comprehensive toolkit takes you from creative chaos to organised clarity, helping you manage every aspect of your filmmaking journey with confidence. Built from real-world experience by an award-winning director, it's specifically designed for the practical challenged of low-budget indie productions.
✅ What’s Inside:
Everything you need to plan your film from start to finish:
- 🏠 Home – A quick intro and guide to help you navigate the template.
- 🎬 Project Tracker – Organise all your film projects from idea to delivery with status tracking.
- 📚 Learning Library – Save useful resources such as books, podcasts, articles and videos that inspire your growth (I've added some to start with), and add your own as you progress.
- 🧰 Tools – 30+ curated list of apps, software, and gear - I personally have used for film production (from scriptwriting to editing and rentals).
- 📄 Templates – Ready-to-use pages for idea planning, scriptwriting, call sheets, shot lists, budgeting, post-production tracking & more.
- 🗓 Weekly Planner – Plan your week (work & personal) with a calendar view and reflection area. Stay focused, productive and creatively aligned throughout your week.
- 🎯 Goals Tracker – Track personal, creative, and work goals. Create vision boards, set weekly/monthly/yearly goals, and do monthly reflections.
- 🎁 BONUS: Links to free filmmaking resources & tools! + Lifetime access
No fancy software or crew needed. Just your ideas, your passion, and Notion.
🧠 Who This Is For:
- Beginner filmmakers & students
- First-time directors making passion projects
- Solo creators working on short films, TikToks, or YouTube content
- Freelancers juggling multiple projects.
- Anyone who wants to stay more organised, creative, and reflective in their work and life.
💡 Why I Made This
As a freelance production designer and aspiring director, I found it hard to stay organised and motivated while managing personal projects, learning, and client work. I built this template to simplify everything – from tracking my ideas to reflecting on my growth. Now I’m sharing it with others who might be feeling the same.
This is the template I wish I had when I started.
📁 How It Works
- Purchase the listing and confirm your payment
- Download the PDF
- Click the Notion template link provided in the PDF
- Duplicate the template to your own free notion account
- Start organising your filmmaking projects immediately!
No Notion experience needed – I’ve kept it clean, simple, and beginner-friendly.
(And yes, it works on laptop, tablet & phone.)
‼️ Important Information
- This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - No physical item will be shipped
- Requires a free Notion account (works perfectly with Notion's free plan)
- No refunds due to the digital nature of this product
- Personal use only - Cannot be resold or redistributed
🎥 Want a Walkthrough?
Check out the quick video demo .
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can I use this template with the free version of Notion?
A: Yes! This template works perfectly with Notion’s free plan. You just need to create a free Notion account to get started.
Q2: Is this template customisable?
A: Absolutely! The entire template is fully customisable. You can change colours, sections, structure – anything you want – to match your personal workflow.
Q3: Will I receive updates to the template?
A: This is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. While the template is timeless and designed to evolve with your needs, you won’t need constant updates. It’s adaptable to your growth as a filmmaker.
Q4: Can I use this for commercial film projects?
A: Yes! You can use this template for both personal and commercial filmmaking projects. However, you cannot resell or redistribute the template itself.
Q5: What if I’m new to Notion?
A: No worries at all! The template includes step-by-step instructions, and Notion itself is very beginner-friendly. I’ve also added helpful resource links to get you started quickly.
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A beginner-friendly, all-in-one Notion system to organise your film projects, stay on top of your goals, track your progress, plan your week, reflect on your journey, and grow as a filmmaker – all in one creative, easy-to-use space.