Opportunities in Asia: Book-to-Screen Projects in Today's Box Office hits
19 March, 2013 (Tuesday) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue
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Stage, Hall 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Organised by
Moderator
Ms. Wendy Mitchell
Editor, Screen International
Speakers
Mr. Chetan Bhagat
Renowned Indian Novelist
Ms. Marysia Juszczakiewicz
Founder, Peony Literary Agency
Mr. Stu Levy
Producer/Director & Founder, TOKYOPOP
Mr. Michael Tolkin
Renowned Writer/ Director
With book-to-movie adaptations becoming increasingly popular and taking up numerous places in today’s top box-office hits, this panel will examine the importance of film adaptation in the entertainment industry, focusing on the transformation of best-selling novels and comics into blockbuster films for Asia, one of the fastest growing film markets. Industry veterans are invited to share their invaluable experiences on successful book-to-screen projects and the business opportunities they bring to both film and publishing companies. If you wish to learn more on the trends, prospects, challenges and opportunities presented by film adaptations for the Asian market, this is not a conference to be missed!