Cinematic book teasers & social video
We turn the feeling of your book into cinematic video - helping new readers discover the story waiting inside.
From the page. Into view.
A glimpse of what happens when a written world meets a filmmaker’s eye.
Grabtown
A concept book teaser based on the novel by Sarah Blanchard.
Filmmakers who love the written word.
Our work with authors began with a shared fascination: what happens when a story moves from the page to the screen?
The Novel Take grew from that collaboration. We bring filmmaking experience, a love of books, and close attention to an author’s vision to every project.
Today, a reader’s first encounter with a book can happen in a few seconds of video. We create those first encounters with care—translating character, atmosphere, and emotion into teasers and social videos that invite people to look closer, and begin reading.
Your story comes first.
We shape each concept around your book’s voice, audience, and world.
Creative direction at every stage.
We combine screenwriting, editing, sound, and AI-assisted imagery in a process guided by filmmakers.
Made for reader discovery.
We prepare video for the places readers encounter new books, including Instagram Reels, TikTok, and author websites.
A collaboration, from the first conversation.
01
Share your story
Tell us about your book, your readers, and what you want to achieve.
02
Shape the vision
We develop the concept and visual direction with your input.
03
Bring it to life
We create the imagery, edit, and sound, then refine the video through your included revision rounds.
04
Meet your readers
Receive finished video in the agreed formats, ready for your website, social channels, or advertising team.
Find the right introduction to your book.
A single first impression or a collection of videos for your next launch.
USD · One-time project fees
Launch Offer
$750–$1,000
Available for our first three client projects
One 30–45-second teaser
Horizontal and vertical versions
One revision round
Standard Launch Package
$1,500
One 30–45-second teaser
Two 10–15-second social cuts
Horizontal and vertical exports
Two revision rounds
Expanded Campaign
$2,250–$2,750
Everything in the Standard Launch Package
Three alternate opening hooks
Additional ad variations using approved footage
We agree the number of additional variations in your project proposal.
Custom
Custom quote
For a different length, a series of books, a distinctive visual approach, or a larger collection of videos. Tell us what you have in mind.
Final scope and pricing are confirmed before production. Media spend and advertising campaign management are separate. New creative directions after approval may require an additional quote.
A few things you may be wondering.
Tell us about the world you’ve created.
Share a little about your book and what you have in mind. We’ll help you find the right way to introduce it to readers.