Film and television scout Claire Lundberg reflects on the work she does, the changing face of the industry, and the future of scouting.
London Book Fair: China’s Liu Zhenyun on Books to Film
A seasoned screenwriter, Liu Zhenyun says his characters ‘chat with me’ when he adapts his novels to film.
Film and TV Adaptation Rights: Ingram Readies MediaScout
Ingram offers publishers and agents a chance to preview its MediaScout platform for film and television rights trading. (Sponsored)
Spain’s Liber 24 Issues a Book-to-Film Adaptation Award
Liber 24 names director Patricia Font’s film of Francesc Escribano’s book, ‘The Teacher Who Promised the Sea,’ for its book-to-screen award at Barcelona.
Bologna’s New TV/Film Rights Center
At Bologna, the book fair plans a new television and film rights trading center. And in London, the ‘Introduction to Rights’ seminar precedes the trade show.
China Bestsellers: Film Powers a 35-Year-Old Book
The hit author Yu Hua reached seven spots on China’s fiction charts in October thanks to a 1988 novel’s new film adaptation and its star.
China Bestsellers in May: Online, on Film, Onstage
China’s chart-drivers in May: Film and stage adaptations, e-commerce visibility, and a love of ‘addictive’ and ‘fascinating’ history.
Animation Conference Opens in Sharjah With Film Music
The centerpiece Sharjah Animation Conference at the Children’s Reading Festival has a screening room and an Italian pops orchestra.
‘Books at Berlinale’ To Pitch 11 Titles to Film Producers
Eleven books are announced as part of this year’s ‘Books at Berlinale’ program on February 20 and will be pitched to film producers.
Spain’s Liber 22 Announces Reading Promotion and Film Awards
Film director Benito Zambrano and Ignacio Elguero of RTVE will be honored by the FGEE board this year during Barcelona’s Liber 22.