This month’s roundup has a book-to-screen focus, featuring books that were pitched earlier this month at the first book-to-screen program at The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Czechia.
The Scouting Report with Arianna Reiche
This series highlights reports from the field by film/TV and literary scouts. This month, author turned scout Arianna Reiche shares why she launched Bo-sco and how she finds those ‘hidden gems’ filmmakers may be missing out on.
The Scouting Report with Philippa Donovan
The first in a new series, this column by film/TV scout Philippa Donovan shares with publishers what they should know about this growing market, including popularity of novellas and short stories, reverse adaptation, and what stories travel.
Book-to-Screen at KVIFF Looks to Bring Central and Eastern European Stories to Viewers
Inspired by Books at Berlinale, this joint project seeks to create a market for film/TV rights for books from Central and Eastern Europe.
Shoot the Book!: Bringing French Books to Film
Société Civil des Éditeurs de Langue Française’s Shoot the Book!, their popular meeting event between producers and publishers, returns to London for its second edition.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Announces Titles for 2026 Books at Berlinale
Frankfurter Buchmesse announces the titles selected for this year’s Books at Berlinale in February. These titles will be presented to producers for consideration for film or television adaptation.
Publishing’s Defining Conversations in 2025 — and What Comes Next
Talita Facchini looks back at the important stories and trends of 2025, including Audiobooks, AI, Book to Screen, and what the global industry can expect in 2026.
The Challenge (and Importance) of Bringing Books to Screen
Brazilian director Luiz Fernando Carvalho and Penguin Verlag Publisher Britta Egetemeier discuss the challenge of bringing Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector’s introspective novels to the screen.
London Book Fair Names Key Authors for Its Show
London Book Fair steps out to push off ticket sales and top line appearances in the early going before its March 10-to-12 dates.
One-Brand / Two-Events: The Italian-and-Chinese Program’s 12th Shanghai Fair
The largest Asia-based trade show of its kind is headed into its 12th year in collaboration with Bologna.