{"product_id":"stage-32-5-part-screenwriting-lab-how-to-develop-ip-into-a-tv-series-or-film","title":"Stage 32 5 Part Screenwriting Lab: How to Develop IP into a TV Series or Film","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_69b437be7df80.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1157\" height=\"143\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003ePrivate, interactive lab on Zoom with a veteran development executive who has sold IP-based projects to Amazon, MAX, and Paramount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003eLearn how to adapt books, articles, podcasts, and life stories into film and television projects buyers are actively looking for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003eOnly 10 spots available - \u003cstrong\u003e6 Spots Remain!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003ePayment plans available at checkout or email edu@stage32.com for more info!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s marketplace, adapting existing intellectual property—books, comics, games, podcasts, articles, song catalogs, and even life rights—into film and television has become one of the most powerful and commercially viable pathways to getting projects made, and in this exclusive Stage 32 lab, you’ll learn exactly how to do it the right way. You’ll discover how to evaluate whether a piece of IP is truly worth pursuing (and answer the critical question, “Why now?”), how to research and secure rights, and how to determine whether your material is best suited as a feature film or television series. You’ll also learn how to translate that material into a compelling visual story by identifying the core narrative, strengthening character arcs, refining structure, and embracing “show, don’t tell,” while knowing what to cut. Finally, you’ll gain the tools to confidently position and pitch your adapted project to producers, talent, and directors so it stands out in today’s competitive marketplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eOne of the biggest mistakes you can make in adaptation is assuming it’s a faithful page-to-screen transfer. What actually works is capturing the emotional core and thematic essence of the material, rather than recreating it scene by scene. When you’re adapting fiction, nonfiction, books, articles, song catalogs, or life stories for the screen, you’ll need to make bold creative choices and sometimes restructure the material to serve pacing, runtime, and audience expectations. Without a clear understanding of what makes IP truly adaptable and which format best serves your story, you risk holding on too tightly to the source or losing what made it compelling in the first place. In this interactive Stage 32 lab, you’ll gain the strategic and creative tools you need to avoid these pitfalls, approach adaptation with confidence, and develop your IP in a way that connects with today’s buyers and audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGuiding you through this process is veteran development executive and producer Nikita S. Adams, whose career spans more than 25 years in film and television. Nikita has overseen development and production on major projects including HBO’s LIFE SUPPORT starring Queen Latifah, developed and sold an IP-based drama to MAX and a fantasy drama to Amazon, and sold an IP-based feature to Paramount. She most recently served as Head of Television Development at Folding Chair Productions with an overall deal at Warner Bros Television. Throughout her career at companies such as New Line Cinema, 20th Century Fox Television, and Hallmark—and later as a literary and talent agent representing major talent, brands, and production companies—Nikita has worked closely with writers and creators to develop powerful stories that resonate with audiences and buyers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAcross five interactive sessions, you will break down the entire adaptation process—from identifying what makes a piece of IP adaptable, to distilling its core story, mapping its structure for film or television, and translating internal narrative into visual storytelling. You’ll workshop key materials including your logline, a one-page “Core Elements” synopsis, a “Why this, why now” statement, and a detailed structural outline for your project. Along the way, you’ll explore techniques like the “Chainsaw” method for cutting unnecessary material, strategies for “show, don’t tell,” and the business realities of securing rights and pitching adapted material to producers and talent. By the end of this lab, you’ll walk away with practical tools, foundational materials for your project, and a clear roadmap for developing existing IP into a compelling TV series or film!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive Stage 32 lab is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked on email with your Stage 32 Educator and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to them. You will have access to your Educator for the duration of your class by email to ask them any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand! And, if you can't make a live session, don't worry! 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