Adapt a True Story for Film or TV - Here's the Right Way to Do It

Dear {NAME}, Kate Sharp is a producer and literary manager at Bellevue Productions. Prior to joining Bellevue, Kate was the VP of Development and Production at Occupant Entertainment, producing short-form content for Showtime, MTV, Verizon, Facebook, and U2, and was an Executive Producer on the Hulu original, Emmy-nominated TV series BEHIND THE MASK. Her film credits include PEEP WORLD, BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY, MADAME BOVARY and THE HALLOW. Kate is currently producing THE BURNING SEASON with Naomi Watts and STRANGER THINGS’ Sophia Lillis attached to star. Kate will delve into the craft of adapting a true story to a film or series, and how to put words to the page to make this happen. Through Kate’s rundown, you will walk away with confidence and write an adapted script that gets the attention it deserves. [Early Bird Sale - Take $10 Off!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Praise for Kate's Previous Stage 32 Webinar "The information was straightforward and practical. I made loads of notes to go back over. Thanks!" -Gillian R. "BRAVO, KATE!!! She provided a wonderful presentation fueled by stellar "real world" facts and scenarios" -Bill B. --------------------------------------------------------------- What You'll Learn from Kate: - How Successful Are True Stories Today? - And is this a type of script that can get you attention? - The 3 Main Types of True Story or Biopic Adaptations - And which one is the best fit for you? - Approaching Your Own Adaptation - Where to find the right story to adapt - Tips on how to research to find your story - Identifying elements that will make for a solid adaptation. - Finding your angle - Feature Film vs. Limited Series - How to know which approach to take. - What to think about when determining a format. - Contrast and compare examples of each and why they work. - Writing Process - Focusing on your larger themes - Developing emotional arcs - When to stay truthful and when to take narrative liberties - Straddling marketability and realism - Getting feedback and other ways to ensure your adaptation is respectful and authentic - Q&A with Kate [Early Bird Sale Ends Today - Save $10 Until Midnight]( Can't make it live? Don't worry! We'll record it and you can watch it after for up to 1 year! Copyright © 2021 Stage 32, All rights reserved. You are receiving this message because you are either a member of Stage 32 community, or you have subscribed to receive a newsletter on our landing page. Our mailing address is: Stage 32 2711 N Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from educational updates](. This email was sent from Stage 32 through MailChimp. To [unsubscribe]( or manage your preferences, please use the links above. Help us send you more useful emails by keeping your profile up to date.