Power. Simplicity. Beauty.
Ingalls & Co.'s Simple Suite brings Vitruvian principles to filmmaking software.
Simple Suite
Powerful Simplicity
Simple Suite represents the next evolution of production technology, built upon three fundamental principles: power, simplicity, and beauty. Just as Vitruvius proclaimed that great architecture must be strong, useful, and beautiful, we believe exceptional software must be powerful in capability, simple in operation, and beautiful in design. Our software transforms complex production workflows into elegant, streamlined processes—bringing both form and function to the craft of filmmaking.
Simple Suite
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SimpleStrips (Free Open Beta!)
- Stripboards
- Call Sheets
- Breakdown Sheets
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SimpleShots (In Development)
- Shot Lists
- Storyboards
- Schedule Integration
SimpleStrips
FREE BETA
Available on Windows, MacOS, and Linux
Easier to learn and faster to use than anything else.
Software You'll Actually Like
Easier to Learn. Faster to Use.
If you've used legacy scheduling software, you know the pain: programs that crash your computer, won't launch without deleting hidden system files, and haven't been updated in over a decade—all for hundreds of dollars per license. If you've tried cloud-only platforms, you've hit the pricing wall: $85/month per user means a five-person team costs over $5,000 annually, with free plans so restricted they're basically unusable demos.
SimpleStrips is different. It's a modern desktop application designed from the ground up to be easier to learn and faster to use than anything else. Beautiful, responsive interface that actually works reliably. Complete production workflow—stripboards, call sheets, and breakdowns fully integrated. Works entirely offline with no per-user fees. And the open beta is 100% free with full functionality—no feature limits, no watermarks, no trials that expire.
When the beta ends, SimpleStrips will remain affordable and accessible—straightforward one-time pricing without recurring subscriptions or expensive per-seat licenses.
Learn In Minutes, Not Weeks
Legacy scheduling software requires days or weeks of training to master. SimpleStrips takes minutes. The interface is clean, intuitive, and modern—controls appear when you need them, stay out of your way when you don't. Drag and drop to reorder scenes. Click to edit details. Import your screenplay and get a complete stripboard in seconds. That's it. No hidden menus, no cryptic buttons, no 200-page manual required.
Work At Production Speed
The software launches in seconds and responds instantly to every action. Import a 120-page screenplay and get a complete stripboard immediately—no manual scene entry, no retyping character names. Smart sorting arranges your entire schedule in seconds. Generate production-ready PDFs with a single click. Fast enough to keep up with last-minute changes on the day before your shoot. Because production doesn't wait.
Actually Free. Fully Functional.
The open beta gives you everything: stripboards, call sheets, breakdown sheets, screenplay import, PDF exports—all free with zero restrictions. No "freemium" limitations where core features are locked behind paywalls. No 1-project caps. No watermarks on your exports. No trial period that expires. Just complete, professional production software at zero cost while we refine and improve it.
call sheets, breakdowns, stripboards.
Unlike tools that only handle one piece of the puzzle, SimpleStrips connects every step: import your screenplay, arrange your stripboard, assign cast and crew, manage up to 10 production units, and generate production-ready PDFs—all without leaving the application. Change a location or cast assignment once, and it updates everywhere automatically across all units. That's the power of an integrated workflow.
Instant Screenplay Import
Import Final Draft (.fdx) or Fountain (.fountain) files and get a complete stripboard in seconds. SimpleStrips automatically extracts every scene, identifies characters, estimates page counts, and builds your stripboard—ready for scheduling immediately. No manual scene entry. No copying and pasting from your script.
Intelligent Location Mapping
Link script locations to real-world filming locations dynamically. When "Coffee Shop" is shot at Magdalen's in Lorain, link them once—all scene strips update automatically. Change your mind later? Unlink and reassign instantly. Sort by story location to group narrative sequences, or by shoot location to minimize company moves.
Smart Stripboard Sorting
Build a practical shooting schedule instantly with a powerful sorting engine that considers day lengths, locations, cast availability, and page counts. Multiple configurable rules can be combined. Automatic turnaround enforcement (12-hour default) and break insertion keep schedules realistic and crew-friendly.
Multi-Unit Production Support
Manage complex productions with up to 10 independent shooting units in a single project file. Coordinate Main Unit, Second Unit, Splinter Units, and specialty crews with separate stripboards, schedules, and crew lists—or enable crew sharing to pool resources across units. Switch between unit stripboards instantly while maintaining unified production data for characters, locations, and breakdowns.
Drag-and-Drop Stripboard
Arrange your shooting schedule by dragging strips into the order you want. No complicated menus, no hidden commands—just click and drag. Each scene strip shows everything at a glance: scene number, page count, cast, location, and description. Multi-select to move entire sequences at once. Add company moves, breaks, and banners to organize your schedule.
Powerful Cast Management
Automatic cast numbering handles additions and deletions cleanly. Link character names to actors for accurate call sheets. Your cast database stays consistent across stripboards, call sheets, and breakdown sheets—and remains unified across all production units. Manage up to 10 shooting units with shared character data, ensuring no duplicate entry and no manual synchronization across multiple units or documents.
Fast Breakdown Sheets
Fill out breakdown sheets faster with intelligent suggestions. Type "Browns jersey" once and SimpleStrips remembers it for future wardrobe entries. The software suggests props, costumes, vehicles, and special effects as you type, reducing repetitive data entry scene after scene.
Production-Ready PDF Export
Generate the documents you need: color-coded stripboards, complete call sheets with crew lists and production details, and breakdown sheets for every department. SimpleStrips handles all the formatting—your PDFs are ready to distribute with no manual cleanup, no reformatting, no last-minute fixes before sending to your crew.
Complete Privacy
Your projects stay on your machine. No cloud uploads. No account required. No personal data collected—ever. You own your .simplestrip project files and all exported documents. Work offline anywhere, anytime. Your creative work remains completely private.
Active Development
Unlike decade-old legacy software, SimpleStrips is actively developed based on user feedback—becoming more powerful and more intuitive with every update. The software is production-tested stable: it won't crash during critical scheduling work. SimpleStrips evolves with your production needs.
How SimpleStrips Compares
Whether you're currently using legacy desktop software, considering cloud-only platforms, or fighting with spreadsheets, SimpleStrips delivers a better workflow at a better price.
| Works Offline | Modern UI | No Bloat | Inexpensive | No Subscription | Intuitive UX | Runs Well | Multi-Unit Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimpleStrips | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ≤ 10 |
| MovieMagic Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ≤ 4 |
| StudioBinder | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Excel | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Yamdu | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gorrilla Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
Legacy Desktop Software
Legacy scheduling software suffers from persistent technical issues—users report programs that crash frequently, won't launch properly, and require manual file deletion just to open. The interfaces haven't been meaningfully updated in over a decade and cost hundreds of dollars per license. SimpleStrips is built with modern development practices: stable, responsive, and designed to just work when you need it. No mysterious crashes. No technical support tickets just to launch the program.
Cloud-Only Platforms
Cloud platforms charge per-user pricing that quickly becomes prohibitively expensive—users report being unable to justify $85/month multiplied by each team member who needs access. Their free plans severely restrict core features. SimpleStrips stores everything locally with no per-user fees: share your project files directly with your team without paying for each person. When the beta ends, you'll pay once—not monthly for every crew member.
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets mean endless manual work: repetitive data entry, copy-pasting information across multiple sheets, and zero automation when production details change. SimpleStrips eliminates the busywork with intelligent linking—update a location or cast assignment once and watch it cascade everywhere instantly. Your time is worth more than fighting spreadsheets.
What's Next?
The next feature update (v0.7.0) will introduce a calendar-view based workspace to manage your units' schedules with, as well as the ability to automatically generate DOOD (day out of days) reports—bringing even more power to multi-unit production coordination.
But SimpleStrips is just the beginning. We're building a complete suite of production tools designed to work together seamlessly—bringing power, simplicity, and beauty to every step of your filmmaking workflow.
We're developing SimpleShots—a dedicated shot list and storyboard application that integrates seamlessly with your stripboard workflow. SimpleShots will import your SimpleStrips project files and automatically organize shot lists by each shoot day's schedule, ensuring visual planning stays synchronized with your production plan.
Made In Cleveland
Simple Suite delivers software solutions that honor both the craft of production and the principles of timeless design. Built by filmmakers for filmmakers, Simple Suite applies the same precision Cleveland brings to all its finest work—from manufacturing to creative industries.
Honest Pricing Promise
When the beta concludes, SimpleStrips will offer straightforward one-time pricing—not $85/month per user that multiplies with every team member who needs access. Accessible pricing for independent filmmakers, students, and small production companies alongside professional studios. You'll have ample time to evaluate SimpleStrips during the free beta before making any purchase decision.