A "screenplay adaptation" refers to the process of transforming a written story or source material, like a book or play, into a script intended for a film or television production. Full definition
We also have two professional screenwriters on staff, who specialize in writing screenplay adaptations of novels and story - driven narrative nonfiction. (editorialdepartment.com)
Critique, editing, and ghostwriting services for screenplay adaptations, original screenplays, treatments, and more (editorialdepartment.com)
Kudos to Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber for their amusing screenplay adaptation of Greg Sestero's memoir and to producer / director James Franco for his decision to undertake this entertaining project. (reeltalkreviews.com)