The result thus far has been $8 million in scripts sold to studios and networks since 1999, including the multi-million dollar sales of Script Pipeline finalist Bring Me Back to Legendary Entertainment and Snow White and the Huntsman, from Script Pipeline winner Evan Daugherty, to Universal. The introduction came after Pipeline execs helped develop his winning book ( Under Color of Law) into a TV pilot.įor over 23 years, Pipeline has bridged the gap between up-and-coming writers and the industry through a unique, long-term, hands-on facilitation process. Recently, Adaptation winner Aaron Philip Clark signed with literary manager Zack Zucker of Bellevue Productions. Through three divisions- Unpublished, Adaptation, and the upcoming Comic Books (launching in 2023)-the company seeks both new and established storytellers. Launched in 2014, Book Pipeline connects writers worldwide with publishers, editors, agents, and the film & TV industry.

Consideration of additional material for circulation or adaptation development.

Long-term circulation and promotion to producers and other execs.

Extensive project development from Pipeline's exec team to prepare a script or pitch for industry.

The Winner and Runner-Up receive one-on-one assistance from Pipeline execs prior to industry circulation, in addition to the following: Since 2014, Book Pipeline has helped authors develop their work into screenplays and pilots, connect with production companies, and open up new avenues for those looking to make the transition to film & TV. Aaron Philip Clark, 2021 Adaptation Winner Now, I finally have a team in my corner.' Then I wrote Under Color of Law, and I felt invigorated by the possibility of adapting it into a series. There were false starts and broken promises. 'Before winning, my adventures in the screen trade left more than a bad taste in my mouth. The introduction came after Pipeline execs helped develop his winning book ( Under Color of Law) into a TV pilot.

Most recently, adaptation winner Aaron Philip Clark signed with literary manager Zack Zucker of Bellevue Productions.

Judging criteria is based on concept originality, feasibility for adaptation in the current marketplace, and overall writing talent. Both traditional and self-published material accepted. The Book Pipeline: Adaptation contest seeks published books (fiction and nonfiction), graphic novels/comics, and short stories for film & TV development. $5,000 | film & TV industry circulation | extensive project development

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