{"product_id":"your-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-option-a-book","title":"Your Step by Step Guide on How to Option a Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_689cc1715dcd0.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003eLearn from John-Paul Sarni owner of book to screen production company Dimma, recently announced in Deadline!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003eJP has worked on book deals with \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eHBO, ABC, MTV\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eLaurence Fishburne’s Cinema Gypsy Productions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and recently led \u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eStampede Ventures’ global book-to-screen adaptations!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003eWalk away with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"366\"\u003esample term sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"409\"\u003estep-by-step, actionable process\u003c\/strong\u003e to option your first book for film or TV with confidence!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year, thousands of books are published, and hidden among them are stories just waiting to be adapted for film or TV. In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you’ll learn how to spot high-potential titles, confidently approach authors and agents, and turn the right book into a project that excites producers and audiences alike. You’ll gain a clear roadmap for navigating the optioning process efficiently and strategically.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMore than two-thirds of last year’s top films and TV series were based on existing IP, often starting as a book. Books provide a tested story and built-in audience, making them a strong foundation for adaptation. Securing the rights doesn’t have to be intimidating when you know the right steps, and JP will teach you the full process—from identifying valuable titles to making offers and closing deals.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYour host John-Paul Sarni has almost two decades of experience as a international producer, executive, and writer. He recently launched the book to screen production company Dimma, which was announced in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2025\/05\/dimma-pictures-ragnar-jonasson-stampede-ventures-john-paul-sarni-1236411695\/\"\u003eDeadline\u003c\/a\u003e that specializes in optioning books for the film and TV screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHe is the former EVP, Head of International Content \u0026amp; IP Acquisitions at Stampede Ventures, where he oversaw a global slate including a first-look deal with CBS Studios International, a joint venture with KOJO Studios in Australia, and projects across 15+ countries. He executive produced GOLD DIGGERS (ABC\/CBS Studios, AACTA nominee) and THE DARKNESS (Síminn\/CBS Studios, dir. Lasse Hallström). He has also held senior roles at HBO Films, aid+abet (working on PARIAH and UNA NOCHE), Sonar Entertainment, and Laurence Fishburne’s Cinema Gypsy Productions, developing BLACK-ISH and Emmy winner SNOWY DAY for Amazon. 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