So Panoramik Productions contacted me a bit ago and told me about their interest in making Significance a movie. I laughed. Like, a lot. MY BOOK? A movie?? No way. Must be a hoax or something.
Then when I looked into it and the company, and found it to be legit, I freaked. Holy crap. They are wanting to take my book and cut it into tiny pieces to sell on the big screen and make money off the thing I created. The story won't be the same! The characters won't be who I pictured! They'll make it all sexed up and remove the innocence and googly-eyedness of their relationship! I won't have any say in what goes on with my own creation!
Then I had my first phone meeting with them and spoke to one of the producers. She explained who they were, what their vision was and how they were planning to go about it all. She put me completely at ease! Everything she described was what I would have wished and dreamed for the process.
This company is what's right for me and my book.
I didn't want million of dollars. That's not what this movie or anything I put out is about. I didn't want fame. I want the true meaning and essence of the story I wrote. Me and this company are completely on the same page about this movie. Their willingness to work with me makes me feel good about this project and I'm really looking forward to getting started.
More updates to come as I sign papers with them and start the whole process soon!!
Thank you all, a million times thank you for all you've done. This opportunity wouldn't have been possible without the fans and it won't go any further without you either. You rock, you're awesome, you're amazing, I heart you!
I'm starting a MOVIE tab above for pics and updates as the casting and filming begins, to show you the progress and get sneaks.
And here's the Facebook page for the movie the production company started.
Best wishes and happy endings on the big screen,
WOW!!!! That's amazing! I can't wait to follow your adventure through this process. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a dream come true! Congratulations! I cannot wait! You truly are a ROCK STAR!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is just crazy amazing!!!! I'm so excited for you. This is huge, whether it hits mainstream or not. Another way for fans to connect to you, your wolrd and the characters you've created that they have fallen in love with! Is there a better feeling?
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! :)
OMG! Shelly I can't wait!!! I knew when I first read Significance big things would come from this book and you as an author! Of course I have read it several times since then but that is awesome!!! I am not sure if this is better for you or us fans ;)
ReplyDelete♥Caleb♥ *dreamy expression*
Yay for you. How excited you must be.
ReplyDeleteSo excited and proud my beautiful precious daughter. You are sweetness to my life as is cream to the perfect cup of coffee. We all know that cream always rises to the top. You are amazing! Much Love
ReplyDeleteThat would be amazing! I would see it in theaters and buy it! You're an amazing author!
ReplyDeleteI would be completely psyched I'd I were you.
Congratulations! That is really exciting! As long as you feel comfortable with the producers and their ideas, I think it's great. You should feel very proud of yourself. Your fans are. ^____^
ReplyDeleteCongratulations :)
ReplyDeleteI am so so so so so so excited about this. This made my day and I am so happy for you! This is amazing and congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I finished this book I said why ISNT this a movie already!! it is so awesome to read this Shelly, awesome awesome AWESOME! These beautiful amazing characters that you have created in this series NEED to be shared with the world!
ReplyDeleteYAY!
I'm so excited about this. I screamed when I heard that Significance, my favorite book ever, is going to be a movie. Congratulations Shelly, I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteThat is so great Shelly! I can't say that I'm surprised though. :) Everyone wants to be part of a great idea. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! That is so awesome Shelly!!! I'm not surprised at all that they are interested in making Significance a movie. It is such a great book and I hope they work with you to find the perfect actors/actress that you like!!! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG that is AWESOME. SO excited for you well and me lol. I will definatly be seeing this!
ReplyDeleteWow that is awesome and amazing! Im so happy for you and can't wait to go watch it in the Big Screen :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so great! Congratulations Shelly, I'm so happy for you! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Shelly! I am so happy for you, but I am more happy for me. Now I get to see one of my favorite books on the big screen. I am totally dragging my husband to this one!
ReplyDeleteSuggestion for casting Maggie & Caleb: The cute couple sleeping in the picture on your facebook page. They would be perfect!
I love these books and that they aren't all sexed up but try to maintain the innocence and beauty of new, true love. I'm glad you found a company that says they will hold true to your vision. I wish you the best, and I'll be in line for your movie :)
ReplyDeleteSHUT. THE. FRONT. DOOR!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is good news.
WHAT!?! YAAAAY this is amazing!!! Congrats!! I'm soooo excited!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you! Congrats! :D
ReplyDeleteAWESOME NEWS!!! WE WILL LOVE THIS MOVIE NO MATTER WHAT. Sorry, that deserved an all caps. Congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I am so excited for you!!! Can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteOH. MY. GAH!!!! That is absolutely mind blowing news!! Congrats to you! You deserve it! I will be anxiously awaiting this movie!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, I always thought this would make an excellent movie! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteOmigosh that is great news i cant wait to see it!!! Congradulations!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly crapola i am soooo excited! I love this book series alot and i cant wait to see it on the bih screen! congrats shelly!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter told me about this series and I bought them and then she told me that they were making movie and I can't believe it. Wow just wow! This series is one of my all time favorites. I love love it. I love the passion especially the kissing but at the same time there is no explicit sex. Shelly please don't let them mess it up and change this beautiful love story. I go back and read it all the time and certain sections just to feel those ahhhhhn yummy moments of pure romance. I am such a sucker for romantic movies and books and yours are the cream of the crop.I made this a movie in my head while I was reading it. I will be watching and waiting. Congrats and thanks for your great stories.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSpecially in the part that you and the producers are in the same page and are going to respect your story, that is what made it big and that is what should be shared.
That's wonderful, so excited, I have read all the books so far and I will be right there for the movie, very proud, you deserve this.
ReplyDeleteTammy
AAAAHHHHH!! CAN'T WAIT!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to read the good news about Significance being made into a movie. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteBut I am so crossing my fingers that the teaser trailer running its course on Facebook are not actual scenes from movie. Hoping it will have higher standards and be a better quality movie than the teaser is presenting.
This is too good of a story, to have it look like an after-school special. Please please please, Shelly...demand that they treat your story with the respect it so deserves!!!
JD