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Free Storyboard Template For Filmmakers

Use our digital storyboard to connect your script directly to visual shots, or download our printable storyboard template to plan by hand. 

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With a digital storyboard or printable storyboard template, you can map every shot before production begins, see how your scene actually plays, and walk onto set knowing exactly what you need to capture.
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Feature Rich Storyboard Software

Trying to hold an entire scene in your head is where most films start to fall apart.

You miss shots, lose continuity, and end up patching things together in the edit. With a digital storyboard or printable storyboard template, you can see every shot laid out in sequence, understand how each moment connects, and plan your coverage with intention so nothing gets left to chance.

** No credit card required.

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Script Sync

Link your storyboard directly to your script so every shot lives beside the exact moment it represents, keeping story and visuals aligned from first draft through production.
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Visual References

Upload or generate reference images to guide your shots, ensuring consistent framing, lighting, and composition across your entire project.
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Shot Lists

Automatically turn your storyboard into a structured shot list with key details like framing, movement, and lens choices so your production stays organized and efficient.
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Production Mode

Use your storyboard on set to track progress, mark completed shots, and stay focused on what still needs to be captured throughout the shoot.
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Shot Planning

Plan every shot in advance with clear visual sequencing so you know exactly what to capture on set and avoid missing critical shot coverage during production.

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AI Generation

Describe your scene and instantly generate cinematic storyboard images, helping you visualize ideas quickly without needing drawing skills or external design tools.
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Drag Layout

Quickly rearrange shots with simple drag and drop controls, allowing you to experiment with pacing, structure, and visual flow before committing to a final sequence.
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Print Ready

Download a printable storyboard template to plan by hand, perfect for quick ideation, on-set reference, or filmmakers who prefer a physical workflow.
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All-In-One Film Production Software

Stencil comes will all of the tools you need to manage your film production studio. We help you manage storytelling, budgeting, casting, location scouting, storyboarding and so much more!

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Script and Storyboard in One Place

Keep your script and visual plan connected so every shot aligns with your story

Write your script and build your storyboard side by side in a single workspace. Every shot lives directly alongside the moment it represents, making it easy to plan visuals with intention, maintain continuity, and understand how your scene will actually play before production begins.

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Plan Every Shot Before Filming

Eliminate guesswork on set with a clear, structured visual plan for every scene

Map out your entire scene shot by shot before you ever pick up a camera. Visualize coverage, control pacing, and ensure nothing gets missed during production. When you walk onto set with a complete storyboard, you move faster, shoot smarter, and capture exactly what your story needs.

Generate Storyboards with AI

Instantly create cinematic storyboard images from simple prompts or reference uploads

Turn ideas into visuals in seconds using AI-powered image generation. Describe your scene or upload real locations and actors to create accurate, cinematic storyboard frames. This allows you to explore creative options quickly and build a complete visual plan without needing illustration skills.

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Stay Organized During Production

Track shot progress, manage coverage, and stay focused while filming on set

Use your storyboard as a live production tool, not just a planning document. Mark shots as complete, review what’s left to capture, and keep your entire team aligned. Staying organized on set means fewer missed shots, smoother शूट days, and a more confident production process.


A Small Price to Pay to Create Better Films

Our film production management software was designed by filmmakers for filmmakers. All of the tools built into the software are designed to help you create higher quality films. Subscribing to Stencil is an investment in your film production studio, not an expense.

Sterling, Stencil Developer

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FAQ

Still have a few last questions before taking stencil for a test drive?

We’ve tried to make Stencil as easy to use and user-friendly as possible. However, we’ve included an FAQ to the right to answer the most common questions we receive.

What's the cost?

A full featured version of Stencil is free to try for 7 days (without a credit card). After 7 days, if you want to keep using the software, the cost is as low as $29 / month.

Can I suggest a new feature?

Yes please! We want to make Stencil as powerful of a film production aid as possible. if you have ideas you can simply click on “suggestion box” in the left sidebar.

Are there contracts?

No. There are no contracts. Our pro members pay as a little as $29 / month. If you ever want to cancel you can do so in one click on your “account settings” page.

Can I use it for casting crew and actors?

Yes. Each of our paid plans come with our casting tool built in. Simply look for the plan that has the usage limits that you require. 

Do you offer offline access?

No we don’t offer offline access. Currently you must have an internet connection to connect to Stencil. We are primarily a web application since most production work is best done collaboratively and live.

Who owns the content I create?

You do. We claim no rights whatsoever to the work you create within Stencil.

Can I whitelable Stencil?

Yes. All of our plans come with the ability to embed Stencil on your own film studio’s website. You can also change the colors to match your film studio’s brand. your entire team / castings etc can all be managed from your own domain. 

I need help putting Stencil on my studio website.

We’d be happy to help. Simply click on “contact us” in the sidebar and let us know what you need. There is no cost for this service.

I have a question

If you have a question that’s not covered on our website, simply reach out to us by clicking on “contact us” in the left sidebar.

Is your product for indie filmmakers or studios?

We built Stencil to handle our own studio needs. Therefore, it’s primarily built to handle the needs of many different types of production studios working on various project types (i.e. films, documentaries, commercials, music videos etc.). However, solo filmmakers also use our software to manage smaller productions.

How can I learn more about your company?

Visit our “contact us” page in the sidebar to learn more about us.

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Want to watch a full length demo of how to use our film production software? In this tutorial we'll show you how each feature within Stencil works.

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