Event Details
Monday April 27, 2026 1:00 pmZoom
A conversation with MediaScout Manager Alex Slater and author Ali Novak
You loved the book and you want to make your version for the big/small screen. How do you find out if the rights are available? If they are, how do you get in touch with the author and then successfully pitch them to grant you access to their IP? What will resonate? How important is your vision?
Join us for an engaging conversation with MediaScout Manager Alex Slater and author Ali Novak as they share the journey of bringing My Life with the Walter Boys from page to screen. Hear firsthand about the adaptation process, behind-the-scenes insights, and what it takes to transform a beloved novel into a streaming series.
MediaScout is a powerful tool helping film and production companies easily and efficiently find rights availability for film adaptation. From bestsellers to backlist treasures, any title and any author can be uncovered in MediaScout.
Ali Novak, born and raised in Wisconsin, is a New York Times and international-bestselling author of contemporary young adult novels. She started writing her debut book, My Life with the Walter Boys, when she was only fifteen, which has since gone on to become a #1 global Netflix series.
Alexander Slater runs MediaScout, the new book-to-screen rights directory service from Ingram Content Group. With over fifteen years of experience at leading literary agencies, he has represented and launched the careers of multiple New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors.