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What Changes When Stories Go on Screen

Presented by: Andrew Kaplan | Craig Faustus Buck | Elizabeth Cosin | Max Allan Collins | Taylor Stevens | Thomas Perry
Categories: Authors | Film/TV | Plot

Turning a story into a visual experience is never a simple translation. In this panel, authors and screenwriters explore what happens when stories move from page to screen. They discuss what must change, what should remain intact, and how to preserve character, tone, and emotional impact while adapting a story for film or television.

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