Ep11 - Adapting Intellectual Property into Screenplays: Expert Insights from JoAnn Hess

Published: Oct. 2, 2020, 4:49 p.m.

Introduction: Live from Script Summit

  • Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun
  • Guest: JoAnn Hess, experienced in screenplay adaptation
  • Overview: Strategies for adapting intellectual property into a screenplay.
Discussion Highlights:
  1. Adaptation Essentials:
    • Key considerations when adapting existing works.
  2. Engaging with Source Material:
    • How to stay true to the original while adding unique elements.
  3. JoAnn Hess\u2019s Techniques:
    • Practical insights from her adaptation experience.
  4. Challenges and Solutions:
    • Navigating common hurdles in adaptation.
Closing Remarks:
  • Encouraging creativity and respect for the original work in adaptation.


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