Why Adapt?

Yesterday, I had a chance to join the Pop Up Series Incubator info call. Since the program is aimed at European screenwriters and producers, I’m not eligible for it, but I still wanted to be there and learn more about it. Just because: 1- Adaptation is one of my focuses as a writer. 2- I know firsthand how well-thought their programs are from my experience at the Netflix Adaptation Lab, also created by Tatino Films.

Lately, we’ve been witnessing the rise of IP-based drama around the world, and I feel it’s more rewarding than ever to have a work based on pre-existing IPs as writers and producers.

But why?

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Never Let Me Go

Being a fan of Kazuo Ishiguro, I just had to drop by and say, “The book beats the movie!” 🙂 But on a serious note, I admit translating the magical atmosphere, deep layered character emotions, and Ishiguro’s distinctive language to the screen is no small feat, as Ishiguro himself humorously noted in an interview, saying, “I try to write un-filmable novels.”

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