REGULAMENT ȘI ÎNSCRIERI – Book to Screen
Romanian authors, publishers, and directors are invited to apply for the program. Applications are open until May 1, 2026.
Book to Screen reaches its 5th edition, organized for the first time during RO Industry Days at TIFF, in partnership with Matca, Curtea Veche Publishing, PRO TV, and VOYO.
1. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN BOOK TO SCREEN?
Romanian authors, publishers, and directors are eligible to apply for the program. Applications must be submitted online through the Eventival platform. To apply, create an account here
A total of 5 authors/publishers and 5 directors will be selected by the organizers.
2. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
Book to Screen aims to bring the publishing and audiovisual industries into direct dialogue, fostering the development of new adaptations and building stronger partnerships between authors, publishers, and film and TV professionals.
The program will take place in Cluj-Napoca as part of TIFF RO Days | Industry Events. Participants will be invited to masterclasses and talks with leading Romanian and international industry professionals. They will also have access to Industry Days social events, offering valuable opportunities for networking and building professional connections.
Participation in Book to Screen takes place in two main stages. In the first stage, authors, publishers, and directors are invited to apply, and following the selection process, the chosen participants advance to the second stage. The second stage consists of pitch sessions, divided into two categories: Romanian authors and publishers present their works in pitches of up to five minutes before an audience of producers, directors, and distributors, while directors propose a book for screen adaptation and present their directorial vision, also in pitches of up to five minutes.
Book to Screen main goals:
- Facilitate connections between rights holders and filmmakers to increase the number of screen adaptations of existing literary works.
- Encourage collaboration and deeper understanding among authors, publishers, directors, and film and television producers.
- Give directors the opportunity to showcase their vision, presenting how a book could be adapted for the screen.
3. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
- Romanian nationality: Participants must be Romanian.
- Eligible works: All books presented, whether by authors/publishers or directors, must be Romanian fiction.
- Rights verification: Screenwriters and publishers must provide proof that they hold the adaptation rights for the works.
- In-person attendance: Participants must be available to attend in person on June 18–19, 2026; online participation is not permitted.
- Pitch presenter: Only one person per project may present the pitch.
4. APPLICATION
The application process is free of charge and takes place exclusively online. All materials must be submitted in English, via the Eventival platform, after creating a personal account or accessing an existing one:
Required application materials:
- Logline: A brief summary of the story (up to 400 characters).
- Book Presentation: Detailed description of the book (up to 4,000 characters).
- Directorial Vision: Director’s concept for adapting the book (up to 4,000 characters) – only for directors.
- Author/Director Name: Full name of the applicant.
- Rights Holder: Indicate who owns the publishing rights.
- Agreement: between author and director or declaration of book rights ownership (PDF).
- CV & BIO: Applicant (PDF).
The organizers reserve the right to request additional documents or arrange an interview during the selection process.
5. SELECTION AND PARTICIPATION
Submission is free of charge. For selected participants, TIFF will cover accreditation, travel, and accommodation for writers and publishers (one person per project), and accreditation for directors (one person per project). Selection will be announced mid May.
All participating projects will be included in a brochure distributed to industry professionals at TIFF and beyond. If a participating project is produced, the credits must include:
“Project presented as part of the TIFF Book to Screen 2026 program,” along with the official festival and partners’ logos, which will be provided upon request.
6. COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
The organizer is not responsible for copyright protection of submitted books. Applicants are solely responsible for their submissions and must ensure that:
- They are the original authors of the submitted works or have a written agreement with the rights holder.
- The material is original.
- They hold the intellectual property rights.
The organizer is not required to verify the legitimacy of the submitted material. However, the organizer ensures compliance with all applicable copyright and related rights laws.
For more information, please contact us at: [email protected]
