Cinematic Story Options
ClinicalNovellas Cinema Membership Benefits
- Producer Control and Creative Alignment: Our platform offers film producers the ability to choose and shape stories that best fit their company’s strengths and target audience.
- Curated, Customizable Library: Select from a wide range of stories and genres, allowing you to build a lineup that resonates with your audience.
- Immersive Elements: Light sound effects and multi-voice narration give each story an added layer of depth, helping producers envision how these narratives might translate to the screen.
Cinema Membership Features
See: Cinema For Producers
1. Expanded Synopses and Cinematic Overviews
Producers often need to understand the essence of a story quickly. Expanded synopses with cinematic overviews offer a clear, concise picture of the story’s strengths, themes, and adaptation potential, saving time during initial evaluations.
2. Audio Previews
Multi-voice narration and subtle sound effects create an immersive “script reading” experience, capturing the tone and energy of the story. Audio previews make it faster and more engaging for producers to assess material.
3. Character Breakdowns
Detailed breakdowns of key characters—including their motivations, arcs, and relationships—allow producers to consider casting possibilities and understand the emotional beats of the story. This insight is invaluable for evaluating adaptation potential.
4. Adaptation Ideas and Subplot Suggestions
For high-potential stories, we offer tailored suggestions on how to expand or deepen narratives for a feature-length or series format. This added value helps producers envision creative possibilities and demonstrates our understanding of cinematic adaptation.
5. Media Options
Stories are presented with video, audio, or visual imagery alongside the text, enhancing the reading experience. For visually driven genres (e.g., sci-fi, thriller), these options help producers get a richer, more immersive first impression.
Access Variations
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Full 1-Year Access: $689
(Complete access to a library of over 100 stories, best for serious producers looking to explore multiple stories and genres) -
Full 30-Day Access: $289
(Ideal for short-term exploration with access to all genres and stories for one month)
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1 Genre, 15-Day Trial Access: $199
(By-request-only option for producers interested in exploring a specific genre. Limited access for sampling purposes.) -
1 Story, 30-Day Access: Free trial
(One-time access for one selected story, ideal for initial inquiries and sampling)
Short-Term Option Fees
Six-Month Option
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Flash Fiction (to 1.5K words):
$1.2‑$1.5K
· With Serial Potential: $5–$10K -
Short Story (1.6–5K words):
$1.8‑$2K
· With Serial Potential: $5–$10K -
Miniseries (6–9.5K words):
$2.5‑$3K
· With Serial Potential: $10–$15K -
Novella (10K+ words):
$3.5‑$5K
· With Serial Potential: $10–$15K
Six-Month Extension
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Flash Fiction: $1.8K
(or 50% extension fee on initial option) -
Short Story: $3K
(or 50% extension fee) -
Miniseries: $3.8K
(or 50% extension fee) -
Novella: $4.5K
(or 50% extension fee)
Solid Purchase Prices
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Flash Fiction:
$15–$25K -
Short Story:
$25–$35K -
Miniseries:
$35–$50K -
Novella:
$50–$75K
Box Office Success Bonus
Combine this with a six-month option or solid purchase to maximize potential upside:
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$25K bonus
if film grosses $50 million -
$50K bonus
if film grosses $100 million -
$100K bonus
if film grosses $200 million
Serial Success Bonus
For stories with serial potential, this bonus can add further value:
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$10K bonus
for every 5 episodes produced -
$25K bonus
if series reaches 20 episodes
Additional Considerations
- Profit Participation: For high-value projects, consider offering a gross or net profit participation clause (e.g., 2-3% of net profits after the project recoups costs) as a further incentive to capitalize on success.
- Merchandising Rights: If a story has strong character-driven or thematic appeal, you could negotiate for a small percentage on any merchandising that results from the adaptation.
- Spin-Off Rights: If the producer has rights to create spin-offs, you could request an additional $15–$25K per spin-off to ensure fair compensation if the story inspires multiple adaptations.