Lets say I have just read a book. The characters were compelling. The
story was involving. Greater than great. It was visual. Seems like a
sure bet for a movie. Even better ... the book is in the public
domain.
Six month later I have adapted the book into a first rate screenplay.
I start to market the script around H'wood ... everyone rejects it ...
and someday I find out Paramount is doing an adaptation themselves.
Is there anything I could do to avoid this scenario; to protect myself
from other screenwriters/producers/studios in adapting the same book?
Eric Lilleor
Danish Screenwriter
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