WOW! WOW! WOW! Deep breath. WOW! Could this be a turning point for Lizzy Wallace and my writing? Remember the test I took, Will your book make a great film? Their assessment came back (included below). They want to schedule a conference call with me next week to discuss what to do next to come up with a pitch for producers and agents. Deep breath! WOW! After reviewing the Author’s Screen Test you submitted, ReelBooks has good news for you: your book has a strong potential for adaptation to screen. A story like this, with a real-life, relatable dramatic conflict—the type of thing many people go through at some point in their life as their parents age-- has potential to be adapted to a film or television series. End-of-life issues are quite relevant due to the aging baby boom population, and your audience will have the opportunity to follow characters they identify with as they navigate personally and psychologically dangerous terrain and come through transformed. In particular, the emotional journey of “Lizzy” offers great opportunities for an actress to shine and offer comfort and catharsis to many people. You present the conflict elements of a solid basic narrative structure, which adds to the adaptability to the act structure of a screenplay. The stakes and major plot events are compelling enough to suggest that a natural screen narrative lies inside of this novel. And the fact that the Lizzy finds herself up against her aunt, a complex and believable adversary, will certainly provide a satisfying conclusion for audiences when she finds the best way to survive Tanya’s behavior. Another interesting aspect of your material is that it has the potential to fit into several genres. For example, this could be shaped as a feature film drama or “prestige piece” for a top actress to show her emotional range and to win awards. With some added elements of mystery, intrigue, and romance, it could be shaped as a TV series. It could also fit into a niche as an independent film with touches of bittersweet comedy, and it could even fit into the faith-based niche, which has a growing audience.
Posted on: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:40:10 +0000
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