Adaptable
Annual program. 2023/24 applications (now closed): 13 November 2023 – 23 January 2024.
Queensland Writers Centre’s Adaptable: Turning the Page to Screen returns in 2023/24 for a 6th year of forging creative connections between the literary and screen communities. The Program seeks material for film or television adaptation, and accepts submissions of manuscripts of any genre, fiction or non-fiction, published and unpublished.
Successful applicants to the Program (up to 25 shortlisted writers) are given the opportunity to pitch works with potential for screen adaptation to producers, showrunners, screenwriters and industry professionals.
This Program is organised and managed by Queensland Writers Centre, with the support of Screen Queensland.
View the program guidelines and make your submission through the application form.
Program Stages
All applicants
All applicants receive:
a relevant complimentary development workshop (valued at $70+), to be delivered online
opportunity to book Feedback Session (paid add-on) to receive reader feedback and advice
Longlist – up to 40 writers selected
Longlisted writers receive:
One Year Membership with Queensland Writers Centre
Selected synopses provided to screen industry partners for consideration
Shortlist - up to 25 writers selected
Shortlisted writers receive:
Professional pitch practice with QWC staff
Opportunity to pitch work to screenwriters, producers and industry professionals at a Market Day event in conjunction with Gold Coast Film Festival
Moments from Adaptable 2022/23 at Gold Coast Film Festival:
Adaptable is supported by:
Are you a producer or screen industry professional interested in receiving pitches from shortlisted writers in the Adaptable program? Submit an expression of interest.