Scriptation x SetHero Integration

Announcing our New Partnership with Scriptation - August 2025

For years, production teams have been stuck breaking down scripts in one tool, and then manually retyping every scene, character, and element into their call sheet software. It’s time-consuming and error-prone. Now, there’s finally a better way!

Today, we’re excited to announce SetHero’s brand-new integration with Scriptation, the Emmy Award-winning script annotation platform. Now your tagged script breakdowns can be imported directly from Scriptation into SetHero, so you can focus on what matters: making great films.

In this article, we’ll share more about how this integration works and how it can help you get from script to call sheets in a flash!

Key Takeaways

🎯 No more double work – Import your complete scene breakdowns from Scriptation to SetHero in minutes. Skip the tedious retyping and get straight to scheduling.

⚡ Stay current – When scripts change (and they always do), quickly re-import your updated Scriptation breakdown to keep call sheets perfectly in sync with the latest version.

🏆 Industry-proven workflow – Scriptation is an Emmy Award-winning script platform, trusted by major productions like Saturday Night Live, Game of Thrones, and Bridgerton. Professional tools for professional results.

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What is Scriptation?

Scriptation has changed how the film industry handles scripts. Scriptation is the top PDF app for directors, cinematographers, script supervisors, and assistant directors who need to mark up, break down, and work together on scripts. It was created by TV writer Steve Vitolo and has won an Engineering Emmy Award for its achievements!

Key benefits are:

⚡ Smart Note Transfer: Scriptation automatically moves all your notes, highlights, and marks to new script versions – what used to take hours now takes seconds.

🎬 Professional Script Tools: Built-in tools for lining scripts and features for script supervisors make it the go-to app for marking up scripts.

👥 Team Workflow: Multiple departments can work at the same time with separate layers for notes, keeping everyone’s work organized and easy to find.

🏆 Industry Trust: Used by major productions including Saturday Night Live, Bridgerton, Stranger Things, and hundreds of other films and TV shows.

Scriptation is great at breaking down scripts and adding notes, creating detailed scene information with tagged items, character lists, and what you need for production. But once your breakdown is done, getting that useful information into your call sheet software has always meant re-entering info from scratch – until now.

How SetHero Integrates with Scriptation:

The new connection between SetHero and Scriptation makes it easy to go from breaking down your script to making call sheets. It automatically maps over your scene info and character lists so you don’t have to type everything again. This saves you hours of work and makes sure your call sheets match your script breakdowns!

Export Your Scene Data from Scriptation

  1. Open your script project in Scriptation
  2. Click the tag icon in the top header bar
  3. Select the report icon (stack of papers)
  4. Choose “SetHero” from the export options
  5. Name and save the JSON file to your device

Import the CSV File into SetHero

  1. In your SetHero project, navigate to the Scenes tab
  2. Click “Import Scenes” and select “Scriptation“
  3. Upload the JSON file you just exported
  4. Review the import preview screen for any flagged items
  5. Confirm or edit character ID numbers (SetHero auto-assigns these for easy organization)
  6. Click “Accept All” or review individually
  7. Preview your data and hit “Approve and Import“

That’s it! Your scene data should be imported into SetHero and ready to start creating call sheets.

Benefits of Using SetHero with Scriptation Integration

Putting these two great tools together gives filmmakers and production teams some huge benefits:

Save Hours on Call Sheets

Instead of manually copying your entire script breakdown into your call sheet software, everything moves over automatically in minutes. Your detailed Scriptation work now powers your call sheets directly, giving you back hours to focus on creative and planning work.

Keep Characters and Cast Organized

Character lists import automatically, and SetHero’s smart system lets you quickly attach actors to roles. The by-person and by-role views make it easy to manage big casts, while the simple process means you can go from script breakdown to fully cast call sheets in record time.

Stay in Sync with Script Changes

When your script changes (and it will), just export the updated breakdown from Scriptation and bring it back into SetHero. Your call sheets will match the newest script version, and you can quickly send updates to your cast and crew without starting from scratch.

Getting Started

Ready to streamline your workflow from script breakdown to call sheets? Here’s how to get started with the SetHero-Scriptation integration:

Set up your accounts: Make sure you have active accounts on both SetHero and Scriptation. If you’re new to either platform, both offer free trials to explore their features.

Complete your script breakdown: Use Scriptation’s powerful annotation and tagging tools to create detailed scene breakdowns. Tag all your elements, mark character appearances, and organize your script exactly how your production needs it.

Export and import: Follow the simple steps above to export your breakdown from Scriptation and import it into SetHero. The entire process takes just a few minutes.

Build your call sheets: With all your scenes and characters already in SetHero, start creating professional call sheets. Add crew information, set call times, and customize with your production branding.

Share with your team: Distribute call sheets via SetHero’s multi-channel delivery (email, text, and PDF) to keep everyone informed and on schedule.

When your script changes, just repeat the export-import process to keep everything current!

Conclusion

How much is an hour of your time worth during pre-production? What about five hours? The SetHero-Scriptation integration gives you back all those hours previously lost to manual data entry and double work.

Ready to revolutionize your production workflow? The integration is live and waiting for you. Your future self (and your entire production team) will thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions


Do I need accounts on both SetHero and Scriptation to use this integration?

Yes, you’ll need active accounts on both platforms to transfer data between them.

Can I import partial breakdowns from Scriptation?

The easiest way to do this would be to simply delete the scenes you don’t need after importing them into SetHero. Otherwise, you can edit the JSON file to remove the scenes you don’t want before importing them into SetHero.

What happens when my script gets revised in Scriptation?

Simply export the updated breakdown and re-import it into SetHero. The integration handles script revisions smoothly, keeping your call sheets current with the latest version.

What if I have custom elements or notes in Scriptation that don’t map to SetHero fields?

Any elements that don’t have direct equivalents in SetHero will be added to the scene notes field, ensuring no information is lost in the transfer.

Is there a limit to how much data I can transfer?

No limits! Whether you’re working on a short film or a massive feature production, the integration handles projects of any size.

Can I try the integration before committing to both platforms?

Yes, both SetHero and Scriptation offer free trials, so you can test the entire integration workflow before making any commitments.

Does the integration work with other script breakdown software?

Currently, SetHero supports direct imports from Scriptation and Cinapse. We’re actively working on additional integrations – feel free to request specific software on our product board!

What types of productions benefit most from this integration?

Any production that needs detailed script breakdowns will benefit right away. It’s especially useful for movies, TV shows, commercials, and any complex production with lots of tagged elements and big casts.

How does character assignment work after importing?

SetHero imports all your characters and auto-assigns ID numbers for organization. You can then easily assign actors to roles using the streamlined talent management system.

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Luke DeBoer

Luke is a filmmaker, developer, and designer. He is also the founder and CEO of SetHero, where he is on a mission to create the film set of the future. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

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