FOR FILM COMPOSERS BY FILM COMPOSERS
Project Management for Film Composers
Track cues, manage revisions, collaborate with directors, and generate cue sheets.
BUILT FOR COMPOSERS ON
Studio and independent films, documentaries, and video games
KEY PLATFORM FEATURES
Manage Cues, Feedback, and Files in One Place.
Streamline your scoring workflow from spotting sessions to PRO submissions.
Stop juggling custom sheets and focus on what you do best - composing.
Share projects with directors
Files organized automatically
Connect Dropbox and Google Drive to intelligently organize files by cues and versions while keeping everything in your preferred cloud storage.
Every version of every cue
End-to-end Music Timeline
Full task management
Files organized automatically
Connect Dropbox and Google Drive to intelligently organize files by cues and versions while keeping everything in your preferred cloud storage.
YOUR WORKFLOW
Project Setup and Spotting Session
Set up a project and spot your score — all in one platform designed for how film composers actually work.
New Project Setup
Walk through the project creation wizard — details, custom statuses, themes, and team invites in 1 minute.
Spotting Session
Spot cues with notes, timecode, and themes, then review your session overview as you plan the score.
BENEFITS
All-in-one Film Score Management
The all-in-one platform that handles cue tracking, director collaboration, file organization, and cue management so you can focus on creating amazing scores.
Clean & Creative Experience
Deliver an engaging collaboration that makes directors want to work with you again
Log Working Sessions
Track exactly how much time each project phase takes to accurately manage your schedule.
Full SMPTE Support
Built-in timecode handles frame-accurate calculations, duration math, and format conversions.
CUE MANAGEMENT
Cue by Cue
The heart of FilmCues — track every cue from spotting through delivery. Status workflows, timecodes, themes, and revisions stay organized in one place built for how composers actually work.
See the Full Score at a Glance
Visualize cues across your film's runtime — spot gaps, overlaps, and pacing issues before they become problems.
Every Revision, Always Current
Track v1, v2, and beyond for every cue. Know which mix is latest and never lose a revision in the shuffle.
CUE SHEET EXPORT
Export-Ready Cue Sheets, Always in Sync
Your cue sheet is built automatically as you work — always current, always formatted, and ready to export the moment you need it. No weekend catch-up sessions.
Always in Sync With Your Cues
Timing, titles, composers, and metadata stay aligned with your cue tracker as you update the project — your sheet is never out of date.
Ready When You Are
Generate PRO-ready cue sheets in approved formats with one click — nearly all major PROs supported.
SMART FILE SYNC
Your Files, Organized Automatically
Connect Dropbox and Google Drive to intelligently organize files by cues and versions while keeping everything in your preferred cloud storage.
Connect Your Cloud Storage
Link Dropbox or Google Drive and see your files instantly be linked, tracked, and organized within your FilmCues project.
Organized by Cue & Version
Files sort into the right cue folders automatically as you upload new mixes and revisions. View organized links right from the cue panel.
SOLUTIONS
You're a Composer,
Not a Spreadsheet Manager
Tired of losing time on your projects keeping up with all the admin work?
Actionable Tasks by Cue
Track revision requests and cue tasks. Know exactly what needs to be worked on by cue and status. One click to transform feedback into tasks. In a particular mood to work on something certain? Filter open tasks by cue status or theme.
Team Collaboration
Bring on additional composers and set your director up for reviews and comments. Everyone stays in sync without the email chaos. Set up optional public share links for no-login access for broader team members.
Bulk Upload Widget
Import multiple cues at once from spreadsheets or other tools — skip the manual data entry and start scoring faster. From manual sheets to the full value in 60 seconds.
Project Notebook
Notion-style notebook to keep your research, feedback, and notes in one organized place. Never lose track of creative direction again. Tag cues for quick access without context switching.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
The rest you need to know before getting started
Bulk Upload
Import multiple cues at once from spreadsheets or other project management tools.
Statuses and Themes
Create your own statuses and color-code cues to match your process.
Summary Dashboard
Get a bird's eye view of all your projects, deadlines, and progress in one place.
Cloud Connections
Sync with Dropbox and Google Drive to keep your files organized automatically.
Search Anything
One search to find anything in your project. Instantly locate cues, files, notes, and feedback.
Mobile Compatibility
Mobile and tablet optimized so you can update on the go, or keep open on your studio tablet.
PRICING
Your First 14 Days Are On Us
Start tracking your cues in 60 seconds.
Free Forever
Perfect to try things out.
- 1 project
- 15 cues per project
- 30 Smart Sync files per project
- Full cue table, notebooks & spotting
- Public read-only share links
Pro
For composers with multiple films or series.
- Unlimited Projects, Cues, and Collaborators
- One-click Pro Sheet Export
- SmartSync File Storage Connections
- Time Tracking by Category
- Built in Notebook with Smart Tags
- Custom Statuses and Themes
- Task Management by Cue
- 14-day trial
Studio
For studios and teams with custom workflows and dedicated support.
- Everything from Pro
- Granular Permissions and Roles
- Enterprise Support
- Custom Features
- Custom Subdomain & Branding
- Extended Trial Period
- Data Migration from Existing Tooling
- Security & Compliance Assessment
Compare 40+ capabilities across plans.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
LATEST UPDATES
From the Blog
Let's Talk about Working with Film Directors
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How to Handle Picture Changes for Film Composers
Picture changes mid-project are the film composer's version of building a house while someone keeps moving the foundation. They happen on basically every project. Learning to handle them without losing your mind (or your work) separates composers who survive in this industry from composers who flame out after two projects.
How to Run an Effective Spotting Session with Film Directors
The spotting session is where everything either clicks or goes completely sideways.
FilmCues & Her Voice Film Festival Partner Up!
FilmCues is happy to be an in-kind sponsor for the inaugural film festival, and excited to be able to provide a discount to attendees and awards to winners.
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