Story to Screen Studio
Turn Your Story Into a Script That Can Sell
Strategic adaptation for authors, writers, and creators ready to develop their stories for film, television, or vertical series. We transform novels, short stories, and concepts into industry-standard screenplays designed to move forward.
Built with a clear understanding of how stories are structured, developed, and positioned for the screen.
What This Is
From Story to Screen
Most writers don't realize their story isn't ready for film or television—not because it isn't good, but because it isn't structured for the screen.
We take your existing work and adapt it into:
- Feature film scripts
- TV pilots
- Vertical series scripts
This is not just writing—it's strategic adaptation built with the current market in mind.
For The Storytellers
Who This Is For
Authors
Authors ready to develop their book for film or television.
Short Story Writers
Writers with short stories ready to be adapted into a viable screen project.
Idea-Driven Creators
Creators with strong concepts who need professional story structure.
Scriptwriters With a Script
Writers who already have a script and need it shaped into a different format or paired with pitch materials.
Industry-Bound Pitchers
Creators preparing to pitch to studios, networks, producers, or vertical platforms.
Choose Your Development Path
Services & Packages
This is not ghostwriting. This is strategic adaptation designed specifically for the screen.
Tier 01 — The Script
Script Adaptation
For authors and creators ready to turn an existing novel, short story, or concept into a professionally structured screenplay.
Custom quote based on project scope
- Full screenplay adaptation
- Feature film, TV pilot, or vertical series structure
- Industry-standard formatting in Final Draft
- Story structure, character, and scene development
- One revision round included
- Final screenplay delivered as Final Draft (.fdx) + PDF
Best for: Writers who need a screen-ready script built from their existing material.
Tier 02 — Already Have a Script
Supplemental Materials
For scriptwriters who already have a script and need the supporting materials that make it pitch-ready and producer-ready.
Custom quote based on materials selected
- Logline development
- Pitch synopsis
- Show bible (for series)
- Comps, tone, and audience positioning
- Format guidance for film, TV, or vertical
- Choose any combination — priced by scope
Best for: Scriptwriters with a finished script who need professional supporting materials.
Tier 03 — The Full Package
Full Adaptation + Development Package
The complete page-to-screen build. Your story adapted into a screenplay AND positioned with the full development package needed to walk into the room.
Premium investment — custom quote
- Full screenplay adaptation (Final Draft)
- Two revision rounds included
- Logline + polished pitch synopsis
- Show bible (for series projects)
- Comps, tone, and market positioning
- Final screenplay + complete development package
Best for: Serious creators preparing a project for industry consideration.
Every project begins with a consultation to make sure your story is being developed in the strongest format.
Sample work available after consultation — NDA required.
By referral only — every project starts with a strategy call.
The Method
How It Works
A clear, structured path from story to screenplay.
By referral only — selective intake.
Book a Strategy Call
We start with a conversation — no submissions before the call.
Evaluation + Format
We assess the story and determine the strongest screen format for it.
Custom Quote
You receive a tailored quote based on scope, format, and selected package.
Adaptation + Delivery
Once engaged, your material is developed and delivered as a screenplay or full package.
Behind the Studio
About the Founder
Founded by Makeda Tene, Story to Screen Studio is built for authors, writers, and creators who know their story has screen potential but need help shaping it into an industry-ready format.
Makeda is a bestselling author of dozens of books, a producer, and a creator developing scripted projects for film, television, and vertical platforms. She is represented by Ramo Law (Los Angeles) and works in industry-standard Final Draft. Her approach blends story craft, structure, character, and market awareness — a clear understanding of what makes a story translate from page to screen.
The goal is not simply to write a script—the goal is to shape a project that feels clear, compelling, and ready for the next stage of development.
Currently in Development
A slate of original projects, including one with notable attachments and another currently under a shopping agreement.
The Difference
What Makes This Different
A novel, short story, or idea cannot simply be copied into script format. Screen adaptation requires structure, compression, visual storytelling, character arcs, pacing, and a clear sense of format.
We look at what your story is, what it can become, and where it belongs—so it's not just written, but positioned.
Story-first adaptation
Industry-standard structure
Market-aware positioning
The Next Chapter
Your Story May Be
Bigger Than the Page
If you're serious about seeing your story adapted for the screen, this is the next step.