Greetings; cheers; hello community! I am here at STAGE 32 by way of two (2) copyright protected (with additional upcoming) ‘BOOK-TO-THEATRICAL-MAJOR-MOTION PICTURE’ scripts; including a (future-tense) twenty-minute (20 min.) documentary; approved for creation by a Hollywood book to film executive at Book to Film Company.
The executive is Ellen R. Green (IMDb). (Note) I have worked with Paramount Pictures (of the Hollywood studio system) for five (5) months in ‘22 with a Book to Film Company 'Blueprint Screenplay Adaptation' (Treatment for a Screenplay. Each script is known as the entire movies' ‘Story’)!
These 'Blueprint Screenplay Adaptations' (each ‘Story’) are Hollywood book-to-film, thematic, filmic, and cinematic versions of my book(s). They have been composed on my behalf (known as phantom written in today’s publishing industry, and previously known as ghost written) by Writers Guild of America (w.g.a.) union screenwriters (of paid open writing assignments by genre) with decades of Hollywood experience. Through my publisher’s (connected) Book-To-Film Company. They write in classic Hollywood three (3) act structure! (Act 1 a,b. Act 2 a,b. Act 3 a,b.) Their creations are ‘off the books’. As in not participating in my copyrights, credits, deals, paychecks, nor profits!
This pool of screenwriters are assigned by the founder and director of the company (my ‘buddie’), Ellen R. Green (IMDb). She has worked on dozens of motion pictures going back to ‘The Seventh Sign’ in the '80’s; and her w.g.a. back to the ‘Gremlins’ franchise in the '80’s as well. She has dozens of credits, and serves as my publisher’s Hollywood insider (working for over thirty (30) years in it)!
My book is (proclaimed as… declared as… reviewed as…critiqued as) what-Hollywood is looking for. As it is on the all-time list of Best Motivational and Inspirational Books (1,100+ list); all time list of Best Spiritual Books (1,400+ list); all time list of Best Books Ever (73K list). So it is all time publishing industry listed. Within an industry (mind you) that has two (2) million english books released annually (obviously) by various authors.
Hallelujah, as I have shown up on this amazing platform within this adaptation capacity, and aspect.
Be blessed (blest)! Do not let your anchor down until you reach your destination; represent yourself properly to get your shot(s)!
Each of these book-to-motion picture scripts are of ninety (90) minute, main stream commercial studio appeal, (of fantasy & non fiction) with faith-inspired, faith-based content, faith-friendly content, and probable MPA Inc. rated, General Audiences consideration (G rated. Rated G. All ages admitted). Having only situational conflict. Situational friction remains the standard as reflected from my intellectual property, and source material via publishing (i.e. The book) that the originally adapted scripts are composed from. Each script has socially responsible content as well.
I am currently heading towards my first book-to-film purchase agreement (production agreement. production lock. green lit scenario.) with a ongoing (upcoming 32nd) pitch session process. Wherein I mention having my (one) awarded union (SAG) acting talent; (two) my (PGA) producer talent with a plethora of credits; (three) my union (DGA) Oscars ® associated directing talent. Who is a consultant at a classic major studio.
They are “attached” guild member talent who enable me to forego the need of a major studio level ‘Pitch Deck’ that would typically accompany a script. (e.g. just one of these “attached” talents suffice to forego a studio system ‘Pitch Deck’)
Also note that my adaptation development consist of three (3) of the four (4) major demographics. Which are, *one, Young Adult (YA); *Two, Kids and Family; Three, (do not have) Live Action; *Four, Animation (actually Hybrid animated). Thanks!
I also have an eighteen (18) major studio credited, Oscars® and Emmys® acclaimed w.g.a. script writer as a co writer credit for the actual screenplay (also “attached”). Thanks for being a part of this phenomenal platform. Thank you for listening. Be blessed (blest) with all your endeavors here as well.
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Hi, Kenneth Ellis 2. How are you doing? What have you been watching lately?
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Maurice Vaughan A ton of 'flix'; I have a membership so it's an ongoing outing deal for myself, at *51* years of age. But I will say, I do zero more intense than PG 13. I do not enjoy sitting through "intense rawness." As far as what is "entertaining" for my dollars and time (And) Greetings to you as well. (If you celebrate) Merry Christmas. Happy (upcoming) New Year. Happy holidays!
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I like watching animation movies, PG-13 movies, and family-friendly movies sometimes, Kenneth Ellis 2. I like writing them too. Merry Christmas and Happy (upcoming) New Year!
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Kenneth Ellis 2
One of the biggest hurdles with book-to-film adaptations is scope control. Some teams reduce locations or characters early, others lean on visual devices to keep the essence without inflating the shoot. Interested to hear how you’re approaching that balance.
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Ibukunoluwa Akinsika I'd also be interested to discover those solutions. Between every creative involved and invested. Hurdles can be leaped. Note: The classic major studio system does ten (10) adaptations a year for a century. So then..."a thousand" (round about) at this time. What-you're presenting as potential "issues" are within the context of adaptations (book-to-film) still reach (post and production lock) release(s) as if cha cha'd. No worries here. (huge smile)
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Kenneth Ellis 2 Absolutely agreed. At that scale, adaptation is less about “can it be done” and more about choosing the right cinematic language for each moment. When the creative alignment is there, solutions tend to reveal themselves pretty naturally. Always interesting to see how different teams solve similar challenges.