Presenter: Marissa Crespo, Entertainment Attorney
Host: David Bramante, CEO, OptionAvenue.com
Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Topic: Optioning the Book: Legal Structures and the First Steps to Adaptation

In this insightful session, Marissa Crespo, a highly respected entertainment attorney with extensive experience negotiating deals with major studios and streaming platforms, joined OptionAvenue CEO David Bramante for a candid discussion on the legal foundations of option agreements. Authors gained valuable insights into how to protect their rights, make their books attractive to producers, and navigate the first steps in adapting their work for film or TV.

Key Takeaways:

• Essentials of Option Agreements: Learn how they work and what producers look for.
• Protecting Your Rights: Discover how to safeguard your creative work during the adaptation process.
• First Steps to Adaptation: Understand what it takes to position your book for movie or TV development.

This webinar also featured a live Q&A session, offering participants the chance to ask specific questions and gain actionable advice directly from a legal expert.

Stay tuned for more author-focused webinars, and don’t miss your chance to join upcoming sessions designed to help you bring your stories to the screen!