

KIANA KLEEM
Actor, Screenwriter, Poet
...because moments matter...
***WELCOME TO MY BOOK ADAPTATION PAGE***
***BOOK ADAPTATION***
If you have a novel that you want to be adapted into an industry-standard screenplay. Get in touch!
It would be preferable if you have a synopsis/treatment of your book.
This service involves:-
Assessment of the book which includes,
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Reading the book (Obviously!) (-:
Regular discussion with the author(you!) which includes-
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Creative input about the opening scene,
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Re-ordering of some events-by using flashbacks or memory or dream sequence - meaning finding the best way to tell a visual story.
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Making creative choices for the primary plot.
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Using my instinct, I can explain why it's better to keep something in Screenplay and need for any change or to skip the entire scene- We discuss all that, and when we reach a satisfactory conclusion, we go ahead with it.
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Making sure the essence of the book is maintained in a cinematic manner.
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Best way to create(in some instance re-create) the scene yet maintaining the flavor of the scene
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Making sure the essence of the book is kept in a cinematic manner
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Capturing the essence of the trait of characters and suggesting some changes, whether we should highlight something to create more conflict or contrast.
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All in all, tell a compelling visual story.
Above all will be my creative input, but your thoughts are equally important. We can discuss why a particular scene or order of events is better, keeping the project's highest interest in mind.
***BOOK ADAPTATION FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE***
What if you want a classic story re-written for the screen in a particular way-
For example,
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Telling a story from a particular character's POV.
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Challenging the way it's been told and retold so far.
Don't hesitate to contact me! I love creative challenges!