How to Option a Book into a Film with Director, Producer, Writer Cas Sigers | Unknown to Known

From Page to Screen: Cas Sigers-Beedles on Turning Stories into FilmsIn this inspiring episode of Unknown to Known, host Jamie Maglietta sits down with Cas Sigers-Beedles—the writer, director, and producer behind A Soulful Christmas on BET+.From her early days in costume design to producing films for BET, Lifetime, and Hallmark, Cas shares her creative journey, hard-won lessons, and the mindset it takes to turn ideas into finished projects.In this conversation, Cas breaks down:How she turned a book into a film dealWhat it really takes to produce on a tight budgetWhy every creator—filmmakers, authors, and entrepreneurs—must think like a marketerHow to protect your vision while collaborating with networksWhat aspiring storytellers need to know before pitching or producingIf you’ve ever wondered how to get your story from page to screen, this episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and practical advice from someone who’s done it—again and again.🌐 Learn more: https://www.cassigers.com📸 Follow Cas: https://www.instagram.com/cassigers📺 Watch the show: https://www.youtube.com/@oncamready🎬 Stream A Soulful Christmas on BET+Unknown to Known is hosted by Jamie Maglietta, a veteran TV news producer with over 20 years of experience helping anchors, reporters, and experts show up with confidence, clarity, and purpose—on camera and beyond.🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with creators, storytellers, and industry leaders navigating new media.Connect with Jamie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_maglietta/Show Clips: https://www.instagram.com/get_oncamready/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-maglietta/Website & Visibility Program:Visibility Program: https://www.oncamready.com/Resources + Links:(ON CAM) Ready: Checklist: https://www.oncamready.com/waitlist Substack:The Scroll Newsletter: https://oncamready.substack.comRiverside (Affiliate):Record your content with Riverside:  https://riverside.sjv.io/09VWrEDiscount Code: OCR15Brand Builders Group (Affiliate): https://ro474.infusionsoft.app/app/form/web-form-submitted121VidIQ (Affiliate): https://vidiq.com/oncamreadyYouTube Channels:Main Channel (ON CAM Ready Media): https://www.youtube.com/@oncamready