Publishers Pitch & Market | SCREEN FOREVER

This year’s Publishers Pitch & Market packs two fast-paced hours of pitching and networking into one powerhouse session.

Hour One: Publishers Pitch Panel
Publishers, authors and agents step into the spotlight, pitching their stories live to a panel of screen producers and a room full of delegates. All are welcome - don’t miss it!

Hour Two: Market Meetings
Connect one-on-one in pre-booked meetings with publishers, authors and agents to snap up film and TV rights. Places are limited - bookings essential.

The popular Publishers Pitch is back, offering producers a prime opportunity to discover standout stories from publishers, agents, and authors. Expect bestselling titles, advanced manuscripts, and fresh IP ready for screen adaptation.

In this fast-paced session, publishers, agents, and authors pitch directly to producers and a room of delegates, showcasing compelling stories destined for the screen.

There’s a craft to adapting a book for film or television and our expert panel knows it well. With a proven track record in successful adaptations, they’ll deliver sharp, actionable feedback on each presentation, offering valuable insights for both presenters and the audience.

A must-see for delegates looking to adapt books for the screen or uncover the next big Australian property.

Expert Panel: Dr Tania Chambers, Feisty Dame Productions; Greg Haddrick, Rainfall Creations; Lisa Scott, High View Productions; Carrie Stein, Dynamic Television

Moderated by: Donna Andrews, Sticky Pictures Pty Ltd

Dr Tania Chambers - Feisty Dame Productions Pty Ltd
Greg Haddrick - Rainfall Creations
Lisa Scott - Highview Productions Pty Ltd
Carrie Stein - Dynamic Television
Alex Adsett - Alex Adsett Literary
Brooke Collard - Goguljar Yok
Thomas Duncan-Watt - Author
Eve Green - Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Nerrilee Weir - Bold Type Agency
Joel Slack-Smith - Author
Michelle Swainson - Simon and Schuster
Donna Andrews - Sticky Pictures

Following the Publishers Pitch Panel, delegates with pre-booked meetings will have the opportunity to connect one-on-one with the publishers, agents and authors featured in the session.

The Publishers Market is designed specifically for producers and creatives looking to scout screen adaptation opportunities and secure film and TV rights. It’s a rare chance to explore a wide range of screen-ready stories across all genres from thrillers and sci-fi to fantasy, romance, children’s, YA and powerful Australian dramas.

Will you be the producer to uncover the next Boy Swallows Universe, Breath, Lion, The Bad Guys, or The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart?

Bookings for the Publishers Market are essential, and places are strictly limited.