IP ADAPTATION BOOTCAMP

Adaptations and IP-driven projects are now central to series commissioning, development, and distribution across Europe and beyond. But how do you source, evaluate, and develop an IP that truly travels? How do you balance creative ambition with market realities, rights constraints, and cross-platform opportunities? And finally, what strategy should you adopt to ensure the best possible return on your IP –  while anticipating potential transactional sticking points?

IP Adaptation Bootcamp is an online one-week intensive bootcamp over five consecutive mornings (9:30am-1:00pm) designed for professionals in the audiovisual ecosystem who want to explore the creative, editorial, legal and commercial dimensions of IPs and adaptations.

Through keynote presentations, expert talks and practical case studies, key aspects will be covered :

• Key IP trends and formats: Explore the trends shaping IP adaptations and discover the formats with the strongest international potential.
• Funding and distribution landscape: Understand how financing, distribution and deal structures shape IP strategies across platforms and territories. Gain practical insights into rights acquisition, negotiations and partnerships.
• How to scout and secure IPs: Learn how to identify promising source material, assess its adaptation potential, and secure the rights in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
• Building an IP: Learn how to adapt stories for local audiences and develop original scripted series with international co-production potential.
• Toward other formats; Explore how IPs can grow beyond a single series through transmedia storytelling, franchise development and cross-format adaptations.

This training is specifically tailored for professionals working in development, production, acquisitions, commissioning and business affairs who want to strengthen their understanding of adaptation strategies and market opportunities in the series landscape.

Why join this bootcamp?

• Industry-focused: Built around real market data, current trends and practical strategies
• International perspective: Explores what works across territories and how stories travel
• Cross-platform vision: From book-to-screen to transmedia, sequels, reboots and brand collaborations
• Direct access to industry insights: Exclusive masterclasses and case studies from executives, scouts and IP producers
• Actionable tools: Frameworks and methods you can apply immediately in your development and acquisition work

Join us on February 22-26 to benefit from top IP developers, negotiators, lawyers, and take your expertise to the next level!

Methods

• Interactive sessions
• Masterclasses with top experts
• Case studies on recent European series
• Monitoring participants’ progress through multiple-choice quizzes

Format

• Dates: Monday 22 – Friday 26 February 2027
• 5 consecutive mornings, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm (3h30 per day – 17h30 in total)
• Remotely

Discover the replay of our free webinar presenting the 2026 IP Adaptation Bootcamp. Click here.

“Great variety of expertise, great participants, and an intense but informative 3 days of everything you should know if you’re interested in IP adaptation, whether you’re a producer, writer, development executive, etc. Everyone will take away something from this for future projects.” – Pierre Majerus (Luxembourg – 2026 edition)

“I gained field experience and insights in just 3 days that would have taken me decades to fully understand otherwise.” – Garry Yankson (France – 2026 edition)

This training is designed for producers, agents, development executives, business affairs professionals, sales executives, and other professionals working across the series value chain.

No specific requirements in terms of knowledge of IP. No specific project is required.
Participants must have a sufficient level of professional English.

If you have special circumstances, such as a disability, please let us know so that we can discuss your needs. Contact: [email protected]

Registrations for the IP Adaptation Bootcamp will open on November 2nd, 2026.

To register, you will need to complete an online application form. No specific documents are required. The pedagogical team will confirm your registration within five days of form submission.