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What it is

Gorilla Scheduling is film production software for screenplay breakdowns, stripboards, shoot days, cast and crew, and production reports. Its online version runs in a browser, supports collaboration, and requires no desktop installation. It can import Final Draft and PDF screenplays, import Movie Magic Scheduling data, and handle Final Draft .fdx imports and exports and Movie Magic .sex exports. Reports include shooting and one-line schedules, Day Out of Days, cast and crew lists, element reports, breakdown sheets, stripboard reports, and calendar reports. Breakdown Assistant AI helps identify and organize screenplay elements for review in the scheduling workflow. Koala Call Sheets uses information in Gorilla Scheduling to create, customize, PDF, email, and distribute call sheets. Online Work Offline mode supports selected breakdown and scheduling edits, which sync when online. The free Online plan has limited features; collaboration and certain reports and exports require a paid plan. Paid offerings include desktop scheduling and budgeting plans. Supported projects can move between Desktop and Online without rebuilding them.

Spec sheet

What it does
Gorilla Scheduling turns screenplays into breakdowns, stripboards, shoot schedules and production reports for film work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Purpose
Gorilla Scheduling is professional film scheduling software covering screenplay import, scene breakdown, stripboards, cast and crew, shoot days and production reports.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Support
Support is offered through FAQs, technical requests, online chat when available, email and phone during weekday Pacific-time office hours.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Founded
LinkedIn lists Jungle Software as founded in 2002.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
AI breakdown
Breakdown Assistant AI helps identify and organize production elements from a screenplay for review inside the scheduling workflow.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
AI feature
Breakdown Assistant AI uses OpenAI to suggest tagged screenplay elements while leaving acceptance decisions to the user.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
API and SDK
The maker’s product, support and download pages reviewed provide no public API or SDK documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Breakdown elements
Breakdown records can include cast, props, locations, wardrobe, vehicles and other production elements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Call sheets
Koala Call Sheets creates, customizes, PDFs, emails and distributes call sheets using information entered in Gorilla Scheduling.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Call-sheet add-on
Koala Call Sheets creates, customizes, PDFs, emails and distributes call sheets from Gorilla production data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Capterra pricing listing
Capterra lists a $34.99 monthly starting price, a $299 yearly option, a free trial and no free version.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Cast and crew
The product manages cast, crew, availability, conflicts, contacts and production information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Company headquarters
Claris lists Jungle Software headquarters in Simi Valley, California.Read 15 Oct 2026 · claris.com
Company history
Jungle Software says Gorilla was born in July 2002 after filmmakers and programmers built production modules for their own film work.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Company legal name
The terms identify the maker as Jungle Software, LLC.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Company origin
Jungle Software’s history page says Gorilla was born in July 2002 after the founders built production modules for their own film.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Jungle Software as privately held with 2–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Data storage
Gorilla Online project data is stored securely in the cloud and associated with the user account.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Desktop platforms
Gorilla Scheduling Desktop is offered for Mac and Windows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Desktop trial
The desktop demo is available for 15 days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Education
Gorilla Scheduling Online includes tools for film schools, including browser-based screenplay breakdown, stripboard scheduling, production planning and reporting.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Film-school use
The online edition includes tools for instructors and students to practice breakdown, scheduling and reporting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Final Draft integration
Gorilla Scheduling supports importing and exporting Final Draft (.fdx) screenplay or schedule files.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Free access
Jungle Software says users can create a free Gorilla Online account in a browser.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
GetApp support listing
GetApp lists web, Android and iPhone/iPad deployment plus email, phone, FAQ, knowledge-base and chat support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Licence
The EULA grants a limited software licence; Jungle Software retains title and the software is copyrighted.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Limit: reliability and support
A G2 reviewer reported slow performance, failed or hanging imports, unreliable undo, Dropbox or folder restrictions and ineffective ticket support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Location management
Locations can be associated with scenes and kept connected to the production schedule.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Mac requirements
Gorilla 11.5 requires macOS Golden Gate 27, Tahoe 26 or Sequoia 15, at least 4 GB RAM and internet connectivity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Movie Magic integration
Gorilla Scheduling supports importing Movie Magic Scheduling data and exporting to Movie Magic Scheduling (.sex).Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Offline mode
Gorilla Online has a Work Offline mode that supports editing breakdown sheets, scheduling elements, creating shoot days, adding crew and rearranging the stripboard, with changes synced when online.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Online collaboration
Gorilla Scheduling Online lets collaborators work on the same project and share current scheduling information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Online workflow
Gorilla Scheduling Online runs in a browser and does not require desktop installation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Open-source status
The EULA describes proprietary licensed software and copyright restrictions, so Gorilla is not presented as open source.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Praise: product scope
A G2 reviewer praised the examples, integrated help videos, numerous options and print modules.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Production reports
Reports include shooting schedules, one-line schedules, Day Out of Days, cast and crew lists, element reports, breakdown sheets, stripboard reports and calendar reports.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Project transfer
Supported projects can move between Gorilla Desktop and Gorilla Online without rebuilding them from scratch.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Rating on Capterra
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
2.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Reports
Gorilla generates breakdown sheets, one-line schedules, Day Out of Days, shooting schedules and element reports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Screenplay import
The online product imports Final Draft or PDF screenplays and turns scenes into production breakdowns.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Screenplay imports
Gorilla Scheduling Online can import Final Draft and PDF screenplays.Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Security statement
Jungle Software states that accounts are password protected, some transmissions use SSL encryption and it maintains security controls aligned with GDPR-related frameworks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Stripboards
Users can build and rearrange stripboards, track page counts and organize shooting days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Training
The download page says more than 50 tutorial videos are available for Gorilla Scheduling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Windows requirements
Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11 Pro/Enterprise 64-bit, with 2 GB RAM minimum and internet connectivity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com

Plans and prices

Gorilla Online Free Free limited features · collaboration, certain reports/exports, fringes and integrated Ratebook require paid plan Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Scheduling Standard $24.99 a month each month desktop product · standard tier Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Scheduling or Budgeting $29.99 a month monthly · cancel before renewal scheduling or budgeting Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Scheduling Premium $34.99 a month each month desktop product · premium tier Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Combo Pack $49.99 a month monthly · cancel before renewal scheduling and budgeting Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Budgeting Desktop $64.99 a month $64.99 every 3 months Mac and Windows · budgeting, accounts, globals, fringes, expenses, reports Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Scheduling Desktop $64.99 a month $64.99 every 3 months Mac and Windows · scheduling, screenplay breakdown, stripboards, reports Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Combo Pack $109.99 a month $109.99 every 3 months Mac and Windows · Scheduling and Budgeting together Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Budgeting Desktop $199 a year $199 per year Mac and Windows · budgeting, accounts, globals, fringes, expenses, reports Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Scheduling Desktop $199 a year $199 per year Mac and Windows · scheduling, screenplay breakdown, stripboards, reports Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Scheduling or Budgeting $269 a year annually scheduling or budgeting · annual subscription Read 15 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com
Gorilla Combo Pack $369 a year $369 per year Mac and Windows · Scheduling and Budgeting together Read 1 Oct 2026 · junglesoftware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Online version runs in a browser and supports collaboration.
  • Imports Final Draft and PDF screenplays.
  • Reports cover schedules, cast, crew, elements, and calendars.
  • Offline edits sync when online.
  • Projects can transfer between Desktop and Online.

Limits

  • Free Online plan has limited features.
  • Some collaboration, reports, and exports require a paid plan.
  • Desktop plans are listed for Mac and Windows only.
  • No mobile app platforms are listed.

Who it suits

Gorilla Scheduling suits film production teams that need screenplay breakdowns, schedule planning, cast and crew management, and production reports. Film schools can also use the browser-based planning and reporting tools.

Gorilla Scheduling in depth

Read the full write-up

Gorilla Scheduling is a film-production tool for teams planning shoots from screenplays, with desktop scheduling and a collaborative browser workflow. Its broad reports and exchange with Movie Magic Scheduling and Final Draft make it a strong fit for established production workflows, but teams needing budget tracking or mobile apps should look elsewhere.

Overview

Gorilla covers screenplay import, scene breakdown, stripboards, cast and crew, shoot days and production reports. Projects can move between Desktop and Online without being rebuilt, giving teams a route to combine desktop work with browser collaboration. Budget tracking is not included in Gorilla Scheduling, so it is a scheduling and production-planning choice rather than an all-in-one production finance tool.

Key features

Gorilla Online imports Final Draft and PDF screenplays. Gorilla also imports Movie Magic Scheduling data and exports to Movie Magic Scheduling’s.sex format; Final Draft screenplay or schedule files can be imported and exported as.fdx. That makes it a practical fit for teams exchanging work with either application.

Reports include shooting and one-line schedules, Day Out of Days, cast and crew lists, element reports, breakdown sheets, stripboard reports and calendars. The range helps teams share production information in several forms, rather than relying on the stripboard alone.

Breakdown Assistant AI identifies and organizes screenplay elements for review within the scheduling workflow; it supports a breakdown process rather than replacing the production team’s review. Koala Call Sheets uses information entered in Gorilla to create, customize, export as PDFs, email and distribute call sheets.

Gorilla Online’s Work Offline mode supports editing breakdown sheets, scheduling elements, creating shoot days, adding crew and rearranging the stripboard, then syncing changes when online. Project data is stored in the cloud and associated with the user account. These options make browser work more flexible, though the offline mode is not described as covering every task.

Pricing

Gorilla Online Free costs nothing. It is useful for trying the workflow, but collaboration, certain reports and exports, fringes and the integrated Ratebook require a paid plan, which limits its suitability for a team’s full production workflow.

Gorilla Scheduling Desktop costs $64.99 a month, billed $64.99 every 3 months, for Mac and Windows. It includes scheduling, screenplay breakdown, stripboards and reports, making it the focused desktop option. Gorilla Budgeting Desktop costs $64.99 a month, billed $64.99 every 3 months, and includes budgeting, accounts, globals, fringes, expenses and reports; choose it for budgeting rather than screenplay scheduling. The Gorilla Combo Pack costs $109.99 a month, billed $109.99 every 3 months, and combines Scheduling and Budgeting for teams that need both.

Gorilla also offers a 15-day trial. The pricing model is paid, with a stated starting price of $24.99/mo; the plan details above distinguish the desktop offerings and their quarterly billing terms.

Platforms

Gorilla runs on macOS, Windows and the web. Online works in a browser without desktop installation and supports collaboration; Desktop is available for Mac and Windows. There are no mobile app platforms, so teams needing a dedicated phone or tablet app should consider another option. Technical support is available through an online form, chat when available, email-related support paths and phone during Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm PST office hours.

Who it's for

Gorilla suits film teams that need screenplay breakdown, shoot-day scheduling, cast and crew management, and a broad set of production reports, especially when they exchange files with Final Draft or Movie Magic Scheduling. Its browser workflow and project transfer also suit teams moving between online collaboration and desktop scheduling. Film schools can use the Online tools for browser-based breakdown, stripboard scheduling, production planning and reporting. It is a poor fit for productions that need budget tracking within the scheduling product or mobile app access.

Pros and cons

Pros: Final Draft and Movie Magic Scheduling file exchange supports teams already using those formats.

Pros: Reports cover schedules, cast and crew, breakdowns, stripboards and calendars, giving productions several ways to communicate plans.

Pros: Online collaboration, offline editing for selected tasks and transfer between Online and Desktop support mixed workflows.

Cons: Budget tracking is not part of Gorilla Scheduling, so budgeting requires a separate product or the Combo Pack.

Cons: The free plan excludes collaboration and several reports and tools, limiting its usefulness beyond evaluating the workflow.

Cons: No mobile app is available, and desktop plan prices are billed every three months.

Alternatives

Studiovity is worth considering for teams seeking a freemium option across Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows; its PRO plan has no price stated, while Education monthly costs $22 a month.

PreProducer offers a paid option with a free plan and trial, and supports Linux as well as desktop and web platforms; its listed single-project option is €14.95, paid once, billed one-time booking, for one film project with unlimited project staff.

CineLog has a free tier capped at one active project, 50 MB media storage and two collaborators, while its Filmmaker plan costs $15 a month. It may suit a small team that can work within those free-tier limits.

Filmustage is a web-based freemium alternative with a free plan limited to one active project and partial AI breakdown for 20% of scenes; its Director’s Cut costs $55 a month. Consider it if that AI-oriented free tier is a useful starting point.

Production Slate offers a mobile-and-web free plan capped at two projects, 50 budget items, 15 crew and five shoot days, among other limits; it is a potential fit for teams whose needs fit those caps.

Slatefox is a web-based paid alternative with a free option to try, an Indie plan at €19 a month and a Studio plan at €59 a month; its Indie plan includes script breakdown.

Dramatify is a paid alternative without a free plan, with Android, iOS and web support. Its Non-Fiction STARTER costs €20 a year, billed annually with a minimum of three seats and from €60/month, for unlimited productions, episodes, crew and cast.

Film Logic is a paid alternative without a free plan, with Android, iOS and web support; its Individual Production monthly plan costs $19.99 a month and includes three active productions, unlimited projects and unlimited collaborators.

Browse Film Production Scheduling Software or Video Production Management Software for more options.

Verdict

Choose Gorilla Scheduling if your production needs screenplay-to-schedule planning, extensive reports and dependable file exchange, with the option to work in a browser or on desktop. Look elsewhere if built-in budget tracking or mobile apps are essential; for teams that need both scheduling and budgeting, the Combo Pack is the relevant Gorilla plan.

Verdict

Gorilla Scheduling covers screenplay-to-schedule workflows, with online collaboration and a broad set of reports. Check which features require a paid plan, and whether the Online or Desktop workflow fits your production.

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