Multi-language Script Breakdown, Co-References & Budgeting Improvements

At Filmustage, we’re focused on making script breakdowns and budgets more accurate and more useful — no matter what your starting point looks like.

This update expands what Filmustage can handle in meaningful ways. We’ve improved how scripts are understood across languages and formats, and we’ve shipped several budgeting enhancements that bring breakdown and cost planning closer together.

TL;DR

• Native script breakdown in all languages, no translation required
• Scripts with formatting issues or non-standard layouts are handled automatically
• Co-reference detection links all mentions of the same character
• Budgeting updates include filming location, deductions, and batch actions

Below is a detailed look at what’s new.

Native Multi-language Script Breakdown

One of the long-standing limitations in pre-production tools has been language support. Automatic breakdown features have traditionally worked best with scripts written in English and following strict formatting rules.

That changes with this update.

Filmustage now offers native multi-language script breakdown, which means:

• Scripts written in any language can be analyzed
• No translation or language setup is required
• Characters, locations, props, and other elements are extracted directly from the original text

With this release, Filmustage becomes the first major pre-production platform to natively support scripts in all languages.

Better Handling of Real-World Script Formats

Scripts don’t always follow textbook formatting — especially early drafts, international projects, or collaborative documents.

The updated script model is designed to handle real-world conditions, including:

• Inconsistent spacing and indentation
• Missing or mixed character blocks
• Non-standard layouts
• Scripts that do not strictly follow classic screenplay structure

You can upload scripts as they are. Filmustage adapts to the structure instead of requiring cleanup.

Co-Reference Detection

Accurately tracking characters across a script can be challenging when names, pronouns, or alternative references are used interchangeably.

With this update, Filmustage introduces tag co-reference detection:

• All mentions of the same character are automatically linked
• Pronouns and alternative references are grouped correctly
• Character breakdown data becomes more complete and consistent

This reduces the need for manual checks and corrections.

Smarter Budgeting That Follows the Breakdown

Alongside script breakdown improvements, we’ve shipped several Budgeting updates to support more realistic planning.

Filming Location Support

You can now define a filming location before generating an AI budget. This allows calculations to better reflect local production conditions.

Deductions & Tax Rebates

Budgets now support deductions, such as tax incentives or rebates.

Deductions can be applied:

• To a single budget position, or
• In batch to multiple positions at once

This makes it easier to calculate net costs directly in Filmustage.

Batch Actions

Batch actions allow you to update multiple budget positions simultaneously, including:

• Unit types
• Fringes
• Deductions

This reduces repetitive work and helps keep budgets consistent.

What This Update Unlocks

Together, these changes expand the range of projects Filmustage can support — across languages, script quality, and production scale.

Whether you’re working with international scripts, early drafts, or complex budgets, Filmustage now adapts more naturally to real-world workflows.

Upload a script, explore the updates, and see how the new model performs on your projects.

FAQ

Does Filmustage support script breakdown in all languages?

Yes. Filmustage natively supports script breakdown in all languages, without translation or additional setup.

Do scripts need to follow industry-standard formatting?

No. Filmustage handles real-world script formats, including scripts with formatting issues, inconsistent spacing, or non-standard layouts.

What is co-reference detection in script breakdown?

Co-reference detection automatically links all mentions of the same character — including names, pronouns, and alternative references — during script breakdown.