Book-to-Film Development

From novel to feature-length story.

A book and a film tell stories in very different ways. A feature typically compresses characters, subplots and timelines into a focused two-hour structure.

Phoenix helps you explore how your book could translate to film: what the central story is, which characters carry it, and what would need to change. Book-to-screen work is exploratory. Phoenix helps you prepare and pursue opportunities, but no service can guarantee representation, adaptation, sale, financing, production or placement.

What Phoenix can help with

• Film Potential Review

  Assess the story's cinematic premise, scale, structure and core conflict.

• Story Compression

  Identify the central storyline and what could be condensed or removed.

• Character Focus

  Clarify protagonists, antagonists and the relationships that drive the film.

• Development Notes

  Written guidance you can use for pitch materials or screenplay work.

Useful if you're

• Novelists with a standalone or series
• Non-fiction authors with a true or narrative story
• Published and self-published authors
• Authors exploring film or television for the first time
• Authors with existing adaptation interest who need materials

How it works

1. 01

   Tell us about your book

   Share your book, stage, audience, timeline and the help you're looking for.

2. 02

   We review your goals

   Our team looks at what you want to achieve and where your book is today.

3. 03

   We recommend the right approach

   You get a clear recommendation, scope and custom quote — no obligation.

4. 04

   We create or execute the work

   Once you approve the plan, our specialists deliver the work and keep you updated.

5. 05

   We review the next steps with you

   We go through what was delivered and whether there's a sensible next stage.

Why Phoenix

Phoenix looks at your project as a whole and discusses the support that fits your goals. Contact us to discuss the service, requirements and next steps.