Manual spreadsheet math
Copying each runtime into a separate sheet burns time before the programming conversation even starts.
Chrome extension for festival programming
Build festival screening blocks faster.
Screening Runtime Tally totals visible film runtimes on the page, compares them to your target block length, and gives you a clean summary in one click.
Chrome Web Store listing coming soon.
Runs locally in your browser. No account required for the free version.
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12 min
18 min
7:45
22 min
1h 03m
See Screening Runtime Tally in action
A quick look at how Runtime Tally helps plan screening blocks faster.
The planning pinch point
Stop building runtime math by hand.
Festival programmers and screeners often review dozens of shorts, submissions, and schedule ideas. Manually copying runtimes into spreadsheets slows down creative programming and increases the chance of simple math mistakes.
Hard to test block ideas quickly
Small changes become tedious when every alternate shorts block requires another round of arithmetic.
Easy to miss duplicates or timing gaps
A quick scan can leave hidden mistakes that only surface when the schedule is nearly locked.
Features
Made for festival programming workflows.
Detects common runtime formats
Finds visible values such as 12 min, 7:45, 0:22:10, and 1h 03m.
Totals runtimes instantly
Turns scattered runtime text into one clear block total.
Compares against target block length
See how much time is left or how far a block runs over.
Supports common planning targets
Use 60, 75, 90, and 120 minute screening-block lengths.
Copies clean summaries
Move a polished runtime summary into notes, email, or a planning sheet.
Works locally in the browser
Designed for quick checks without accounts, servers, or API keys in the free version.
How it works
Three steps from scattered runtimes to a cleaner block.
Open a page with film runtimes
Use the extension while reviewing visible text in your browser.
Analyze the visible runtimes
The tally looks for common film runtime patterns and totals the matches.
Copy your block summary
Bring the result into your notes, planning spreadsheet, or team update.
The extension scans visible text only. It does not scrape accounts, send page content to a server, or require an API key.
Use cases
Useful anywhere runtimes pile up.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when your workflow grows.
Free
Quick runtime math for active programming sessions.
- Runtime detection
- Total runtime
- Target block comparison
- Copy summary
- Local browser storage
Coming soon
Pro
Planned features for larger committees and repeat workflows.
- Manual include/exclude
- Saved screening blocks
- CSV export
- Block presets
- Notes per block
Pro features are planned based on programmer feedback.
Launch updates
Get notified when Pro planning tools are ready.
FAQ
Questions programmers usually ask first.
Is Screening Runtime Tally affiliated with FilmFreeway?
No. Screening Runtime Tally is an independent workflow tool and is not affiliated with FilmFreeway or any film-submission platform.
Does the extension send page text to a server?
No. The free version runs locally in your browser and stores only basic settings such as your target block length.
Who is this for?
Film-festival programmers, screeners, indie curators, campus film series teams, and anyone building screening blocks from visible film runtimes.
Can it make mistakes?
Yes. It detects common runtime patterns from visible text, so users should review the results before final scheduling decisions.
Does it replace a festival management platform?
No. It is a lightweight planning helper for runtime math and quick block estimation.