THE MATERIAL
What we can develop.
- A selected adaptation scene or pilot for assessment
- Visual development material
- An agreed brief for a potential wider adaptation
STORIES. SCREEN. OPPORTUNITY.
Audiobook and audio-drama visual adaptation.
AJENTO develops visual adaptations of audiobooks and audio dramas, including selected scenes and pilots. A visual edition gives writers, publishers and rights-holders a new product to explore with existing audiences and customer channels, subject to agreed permissions.
The commercial opportunity.
Build on existing work, audience relationships and distribution channels to explore additional releases and revenue opportunities.
THE PROJECT BRIEF
What we consider.
- Underlying adaptation rights
- Author permissions and creative approvals
- Authorised use of recorded performances, voices and likenesses
- Music and other third-party permissions
- Credits, agreed fees and applicable royalties, residuals or participation
Wider production, distribution and commercial terms are assessed and agreed project by project.
PROJECT QUESTIONS
About audiobook visual adaptation.
How does an audiobook visual adaptation work?
AJENTO develops a selected scene or pilot from an audiobook or audio drama to establish the visual approach. The project brief connects the source material, intended audience, creative approvals and permissions before any wider adaptation is agreed.
What can an audiobook adaptation include?
An AJENTO audiobook adaptation brief can include a selected visual scene or pilot, visual development material and a proposal for a wider edition. Runtime, output formats and review stages are agreed for the individual project.
Can an adaptation use the original recorded voices?
AJENTO can consider existing recorded performances where the relevant uses are authorised. Audio ownership alone does not establish permission for every visual adaptation, voice or likeness use; those permissions are reviewed for the project.
Who is this service for?
AJENTO works with writers, publishers, audio producers and rights-holders exploring a visual edition of existing work. The commercial opportunity can build on an established catalogue, audience and distribution channels.
How are cost and production timing agreed?
AJENTO assesses the source material, intended use and proposed scope before agreeing fees and timing. An initial discussion can focus on one selected scene or pilot before considering a larger programme.
A USEFUL STARTING POINT
What helps us assess a brief.
- Project goal
- Catalogue adaptation, a new screen project, or another commercial opportunity.
- Source format
- For example, audiobook, audio drama, script or selected scene.
- Indicative scope
- Approximate runtime or catalogue size, and the scene or pilot under consideration.
- Your relationship to the work
- What you create, own or represent; identify permissions still to be discussed.
- Audience and intended use
- Existing customer channels, audience feedback, a pitch or a production discussion.
- Timing and commercial context
- The desired next decision, indicative timing and available budget, if known.
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THE NEXT CONVERSATION
Bring us the opportunity.
Start with a non-confidential summary using our website contact form. Source assets can be discussed through an agreed private route. Scope, feasibility, pricing, delivery, permissions and contractual terms require individual review and written agreement.