What’s considered to be IP for film and tv? Where can you find it? This episode is about mining for some of that solid gold Intellectual Property! Heck, it might be right under your nose in Public Domain-- or in YOUR own head just waiting to be created! The writers weigh in on ways to access IP and share their insights on the adaptation process! (Originally recorded in April of 2023)

NAME DROPS & RESOURCE MENTIONS:

John August - podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496

Ken Miyamoto articles on IP & Public Domain -
IP: https://screencraft.org/blog/what-hollywood-wants-intellectual-property-adaptations/.
Public Domain: https://screencraft.org/blog/hottest-public-domain-properties-for-screenwriters/

Link to best books for 2023: https://ebookfriendly.com/best-books-entering-public-domain-2023/


ADAPTED IP MENTIONS:

All Quiet on the Western Front
Sweet Magnolias
Forest Gump
The Help
Catherine Called Birdy
Fight Club
Shawshank Redemption
Game of Thrones
Big Little Lies
The Handmaid’s Tale
Twilight Series