Experience Level: All

6:00pm to 8:00pm PDT

In this workshop you’ll gain a clear understanding of what an adaptation is, and how to move from idea to being ready to write one. Whether you have a book or poem in mind that you’d like to adapt, or are interested in finding one, learning the process, legal, and creative aspects is a valuable tool for writers, directors, and producers. This workshop will provide a framework you can use to think through the creative process and intellectual property rights for your future collaborations.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN:

• What makes something an adaptation
• How adaptations differ from their original works
• What are the differences between rights and an option
• How to approach authors and publishers
• How to acquire rights
• How to select a story you can adapt
• How to combine characters
• How to write visually

HOW TO ATTEND ONLINE
– Register through BrownPaperTickets as usual.
– 1 hour before the workshop, NWFF will send a link to your registered e-mail address. (Don’t see it? Check your spam filter.)
– If by 30 minutes prior to the workshop, you have not received an e-mail with details, please contact jonah@nwfilmforum.org for a quick follow-up. (But please, check your spam!)
– This workshop will be conducted via video chat over Zoom. You’ll need a computer or smartphone to attend, and we recommend headphones. You can create a free account ahead of time. We’ll send a follow email with a guide once you register.