The Book Pipeline Adaptation contest seeks published fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels and comics, and short stories for film and TV development.

Both traditional and self-published material accepted. Judging criteria is based on concept originality, feasibility for adaptation in the current marketplace, and overall writing talent.

Selected books are developed into scripts with Pipeline's in-house team and circulated to production companies, managers, and other execs, opening up new avenues for those looking to get their work made into a film or series.

- ABOUT BOOK PIPELINE -

For 10 years, Book Pipeline has connected writers worldwide with publishers, agents, editors, and the film industry. Through our two divisions—Unpublished and Adaptation—the company seeks both new and established storytellers. Additionally, Book Pipeline's team of professional editors help authors refine their fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, queries, and more via the The Workshop.

Since 1999, Pipeline has bridged the gap between up-and-coming writers and the industry through a unique, long-term, hands-on facilitation process. The result thus far has been $8 million in scripts sold to studios and networks, including the multi-million dollar sales of Script Pipeline finalist Bring Me Back to Legendary Entertainment and Snow White and the Huntsman, from Script Pipeline winner Evan Daugherty, to Universal. In addition, Adaptation winner Aaron Philip Clark signed with literary manager Zack Zucker of Bellevue Productions, and his pilot Under Color of Law, is currently in development.

In total, across Book, Film, and Script Pipeline, approximately 25,000 pieces of creative material are reviewed annually, with over 4,000 entries submitted to Book Pipeline in 2023.

Learn more about Pipeline Media Group, as well as Pipeline Artists, a platform designed to educate and support emerging creatives in the arts.

The Winner and Runner-Up receive one-on-one assistance from Pipeline execs prior to industry circulation, in addition to the following:

• - $5,000 to winner
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• - Extensive project development to prepare a script or pitch for industry
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• - Circulation and promotion of the author's book to those seeking IP for adaptation
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• - Additional long-term review of other books for potential circulation or development
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• - Access to exclusive writer events via Pipeline Artists' Symposium

INDUSTRY REVIEWING

Pipeline Media Group has cultivated relationships with over 250 production companies, managers, agents, directors, independent producers, networks, and other executives over the past 25 years, leading to multiple writers signed, scripts making the Black List, specs sold, and films produced.

Companies reviewing material include:

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• Bellevue Productions - Infinite
• Divide/Conquer - M3GAN, Adopt a Highway
• QC Entertainment - Get Out, Antebellum
• Liz Destro (producer) - Swimming with Sharks
• Hungry Man
• Alibi Management
• Mar Vista
• Assemble Media - The Forgiven
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*FOR INDUSTRY: request to read Script Pipeline winners and finalists through our Scout platform.