🎬 Q&A [FREE]: From Page to Screen: Adapting Non-Fiction Stories for Hollywood with the Founders of Prototipe Media

​Have you ever imagined your non-fiction story as a film, TV series, or documentary? 

​Join us for a Q&A with Marc Gordon and Jess Blank, the founders of Prototipe Media, a production company that partners with journalists to develop their non-fiction stories documentaries, unscripted/reality shows, scripted TV shows, and feature films

​In this session, we’ll explore the art and business of adaptation, what types of non-fiction stories are being noticed in Hollywood, and how creators can craft work that resonates with producers, studios, and audiences. 

​We’ll also discuss: 

• ​How to pitch your non-fiction story for screen adaptation

• ​Key elements of storytelling that translate well to film and TV

• ​The importance of relationships and partnerships in the adaptation process

• ​Tips for building a portfolio that appeals to producers and studios

• ​Real-life examples of successful adaptations and what made them work

• ​How Prototipe Media approaches projects and collaborates with creators

​Marc Gordon

​Marc Gordon is a 20-year veteran of the film and TV industry working within the highest levels of the creative community. After spending the early part of his career as an HBO executive, he helped oversee the Film & TV Division of 20th Century Fox’s based management and production company, The Firm. He has overseen, developed, and produced numerous film and TV projects, including WE BOUGHT A ZOO for Fox and ROYAL PAINS for USA. Following a stint at Playground Entertainment, he founded Prototipe Media.

​Jess Blank, Co-Founder of Prototipe / Journalist

​Jess is Co-Founder of Prototipe Media and an investigative journalist whose content has garnered millions of views from her time at NBC News, ABC News, Conde Nast, Upworthy, and HuffPost. Her videos have amassed accolades including finalist in the Drum Awards for “Best Video Journalism,” Digiday’s “Shorty Social Good Awards” two years in a row, as well as Winner of the Knotch Supernormal Awards for “Best Use of Social Media.” She is an alumni of the International Television and Radio Society Fellowship and a graduate of Colgate University.

​About Prototipe Media 

​Prototipe Media is a production company that empowers independent journalists to develop their non-fiction stories for adaptation across the media landscape, including film, TV, and documentary/reality shows. We understand the pressures that independent journalists face when trying to get their stories told - and we help them navigate the adaptation process—from early development of their intellectual property (IP) through to the sale to networks, streamers, and film studios. We also believe the current pay structure—or lack thereof—for IP acquisition is outdated and detrimental to the field of journalism.  At Prototipe, the journalist becomes our partner in their project.  

​If Prototipe accepts your idea for development, it means that we believe that your project has potential for adaptation, and you will immediately receive a $1,000 stipend. Then, we work together in true partnership to develop a video trailer/sizzle and a pitch deck to take out to the media marketplace. If/when the project is sold to a major steamer, the journalist maintains editorial input, producorial credit, and of course, a share of the profits. To apply to join Prototipe's (free) exclusive community of journalists, visit www.prototipe.media. 

​​**Held immediately following our Writers’ Hour PT session, in the same room.** 

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