Book to Movie is the ultimate handbook for authors and scriptwriters who will want to adapt their books and scripts into movies or TV series. The information, tips and guidelines contained in the book will also be of help to individuals and organisations that have interest in the movie industry. The book provides useful information and resources in filmmaking industries as well as step-by-step instructions on how to get a book turned into a movie. The book is divided in three sections. The first section takes a look at the movie industry in order to enable the reader to have an insight into the filmmaking market. The second section handles the process of turning a book into a movie. The third section deals with the legal aspects of the movie industry. There is no section on the business component of the filmmaking industry as it does fall within the scope of the work. However, some important points about this essential part of the industry are scattered across each of the sections in the course of the discussion. Covered in this book: - Copyright - Difference between movies and TV shows - Directories - Filmmaking - Funding - Myths - Obstacles - Option - Pitching - Production - Query letter - Royalties - Screenplay - The Movie Industry - The process - Types of movies ...and much more.