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Booktainment is a digital marketplace where authors, scriptwriters, and publishers can list their stories and scripts, allowing buyers, including filmmakers, production houses, and OTT platforms, to purchase Audio-Visual (AV) rights. Our platform connects storytellers with the entertainment industry, opening up opportunities for books and scripts to be adapted into movies, TV shows, web series, and more.

Audio-Visual (AV) rights are the rights to adapt a story or script into an audio-visual format, such as a film, television show, web series, or any digital media. Purchasing AV rights allows buyers to use the content as a foundation for their production, potentially modifying it for screen adaptation.

  • Create an Account: Register as a seller on our platform.
  • List Your Story/Script: Upload your book or script, including a synopsis, target audience, genre, and any other relevant details.
  • Set Your Terms: Choose whether you want to sell AV rights on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis and set your desired price or licensing terms.
  • Negotiate and Finalize Deals: Interested buyers will contact you directly through the platform to negotiate terms. Once agreed, contracts are facilitated, and payment is processed securely.

  • Create an Account: Sign up on our marketplace.
  • Browse Listings: Explore our extensive catalog of books and scripts, which can be filtered by genre, theme, target audience, and more.
  • Evaluate and Negotiate: Contact the seller directly to discuss terms, negotiate the price, and review any conditions or modifications required for AV rights acquisition.
  • Purchase AV Rights: Once terms are agreed upon, complete the purchase through our secure payment gateway and receive the AV rights contract.

Payments are securely processed through our integrated payment gateway. For buyers, the funds are held in escrow until the AV rights agreement is finalized and both parties are satisfied. Once the deal is completed, the payment is released to the seller.

We provide a dispute resolution process to mediate conflicts between buyers and sellers. Our team will review the situation and help both parties reach an amicable agreement. If necessary, we also offer legal assistance to ensure all transactions are fair and transparent.

  • For Sellers: There are no listing fee. A commission on successfully closed deals.
  • For Buyers: There are no browsing fees; however, a transaction fee is applied upon purchasing AV rights.

All content listed on our platform is protected under copyright laws. We encourage sellers to register their works with their respective copyright offices to ensure maximum protection. Additionally, our marketplace uses secure digital tools to prevent unauthorized distribution or copying of content.

  • For Sellers: Register, create a compelling profile, and start listing your stories or scripts.
  • For Buyers: Sign up, browse our curated content, and reach out to sellers to acquire AV rights.

Our support team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns. Please reach out to us through our Contact Us page or email us at contact@booktainment.in.

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