The Art of Adaptation: Turning Fact And Fiction Into FilmHenry Holt and Company, 1 apr. 2011 - 256 pagini Adaptations have long been a mainstay of Hollywood and the television networks. Indeed, most Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning films have been adaptations of novels, plays, or true-life stories. Linda Seger, author of two acclaimed books on scriptwriting, now offers a comprehensive handbook for screenwriters, producers, and directors who want to successfully transform fictional or factual material into film. Seger tells how to analyze source material to understand why some of it resists adaptation. She then gives practical methods for translating story, characters, themes, and style into film. A final section details essential information on how to adapt material and how to protect oneself legally. |
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Part Two Creating the Second Original | 75 |
Part Three Twice ToldTwice Sold | 175 |
Afterword | 219 |
Winners of the Academy Award for Best Picture 19301990 | 221 |
Winners of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries and DramaComedy Special 19771990 | 224 |
Bibliography | 226 |
Index | 229 |
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