Adapting Literature to the Screen
From Novel to Screen
How does a written story turn into a visual work?
Not every novel works on screen as it is. Adaptation isn't about literal transfer; it's about recreation. In this workshop, we learn how to read a literary text with a cinematic eye, how to choose what works for visual drama, and what should be cut, condensed, or rebuilt.
What will you learn?
• The difference between literary storytelling and visual storytelling.
• Choosing the adaptation angle.
• Turning internal narration into action and scenes.
• Rebuilding characters.
• Compressing events without killing the spirit.
• Writing an adapted treatment.
• Respecting the original while creating an independent work.
Final Outcome
A dramatic treatment adapted from a novel, story, or literary text
