The Civil Society of French Publishers (SCELF) and the film market unveiled the 12 works present during the 12ᵉ edition of Shoot the Book ! The event, which links film producers and literature publishers, will thus include nine books published by French publishing houses, a majority.
Selected for their high adaptation potential, in genres as varied as comics, thriller, novel or test, these projects will be presented on May 15 during a pitch session at the Palais des Festivals.
« Shoot The Book! is a historic and strategic program of the film market. It is the first pillar of our IP market activity (intellectual property) “Recalls Guillaume Esmioldeputy director of the film market. This year, more than 120 publishing houses will be present for B2B meetings with producers from around the world.
Philippe Robinetpresident of the SCELF, underlines the growing importance of this device: ” For 12 years, shoot The Book! plays a key role in the structuring of a real global adaptation ecosystem. According to a joint study of the CNL, the CNC and the SCELF, films from literary works record an average of 32 % additional rooms in theaters compared to the original films.
Selection Shoot the Book ! 2025 :
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The tomorrows of Mélissa by coastAlbin Michel, France
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Lebensborn d’Isabelle MarogerBayard Graphic, France
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I’m Still Here of Suzi AltmanBlue Ocean Press, USA
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The snipers d’Emmanuelle HutinAnne Carrière editions, France
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The formidable widow Mozart d’Isabelle DuquesnoyÉditions de la Martinière, France
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Solar Arctic of Sophie van der LindenDenoël editions, France
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The man who saw too much of Arkady, Rochepeau, wishFuturopolis editions, France
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Living the Dream d’Isabelle DupuyJacaranda Books, United Kingdom
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Charly Brom’s Dilemma of Lukas LinderNo & but, suisse
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It tells Sarah of Pauline Delabroy-Allard, The Editions de Minuit, France
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Beauty parade of Sylvain PattieuFull day, France
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The circle of anonymous heroes of Pedro CorreaTowards, France
The pitch session will take place on May 15 at 3 p.m. in the press conference room at the Palais des Festivals de Cannes.
