Getting Started
Welcome to Lína! This guide will walk you through the basics of setting up your first project and getting your production workflow moving.
Creating a Project
After signing in, click the New Project button from your dashboard. Give your project a name, set the production type (feature, short, TV episode, etc.), and you're ready to start working.
Writing a Screenplay
Lína includes a built-in screenplay editor. Create a new draft from the Screenplay section and start writing — Lína handles formatting automatically. The editor supports character name autocomplete, scene heading/location autocomplete, focus mode for distraction-free writing, and a live word count display.
Importing a Screenplay
Lína supports Fountain (.fountain), Final Draft (.fdx), and plain text (.txt) screenplay formats. Navigate to the Screenplay section of your project and import your file. Lína will automatically parse scene headings, characters, action, dialogue, and parentheticals, and calculate page counts using industry-standard 1/8th page measurements.
If your screenplay doesn't import as expected, check that scene headings begin with standard prefixes like INT., EXT., or INT./EXT. and that the file is properly formatted. You can also enable the import report to review parsing details before confirming.
Core Features
Lined Script
The lined script is where shot planning begins. Draw vertical lines over the script text to define shots — each line automatically creates an entry in the shot list and a frame in the storyboard. Use the squiggle tool to mark off-screen dialogue, and the eraser to remove squiggles. Lines can be moved, resized, and edited directly from the script view using the select tool. A shot info popover lets you review and edit shot details without leaving the page.
When you re-import or edit your screenplay, Lína's scene reconciliation system automatically detects changes, re-maps your lines and shots to updated scenes, and alerts you if any scenes were removed.
Additional settings let you customize label position (above or inline), line weight, squiggle density, continuation arrows for multi-page lines, and scene number visibility.
Breakdowns
Scene breakdowns let you tag every production element in each scene: cast members, props, wardrobe, set dressing, special effects, vehicles, and more. Each category is color-coded using the standard EP breakdown colors. Tagged elements automatically appear in your schedule and call sheets.
Schedule & Stripboard
The stripboard displays each scene as a draggable strip, color-coded by INT/EXT and DAY/NIGHT. Arrange scenes into shooting days, add day breaks and meal breaks, and monitor the daily complexity score to balance your workload across the schedule. Lína also generates Day Out of Days (DOOD) reports automatically.
Cast & Crew
Manage your full production team with contact information, role assignments, and availability tracking. Import crew lists via CSV for quick setup, and link cast members to characters in the breakdown for seamless scheduling.
Locations
Track your shooting locations with addresses, notes, and scouting statuses (Scouting, Pending, Confirmed, Permit Required, Locked). Location data connects to your schedule and call sheets.
Shot Lists
Each shot created in the lined script appears in the shot list with fields for framing, lens, camera movement, equipment, subject, and notes. Shot lists are organized by scene and linked back to the script for full coverage visibility.
Storyboard
View your shots as a visual storyboard grid. Upload reference images or storyboard frames to each shot. Switch between 1, 2, or 3 column layouts depending on how much detail you need to see. The storyboard stays in sync with your shot list and lined script.
Call Sheets
Generate professional call sheets for any shoot day. Call sheets pull data from your schedule, breakdown, and crew list automatically. Export as PDF or send via email with built-in tracking to confirm receipt.
Need More Help?
If you have questions not covered here, visit our Support page to get in touch. We're here to help you get the most out of Lína.