Harrison Demchick

Harrison Demchick is the Deputy Publisher and developmental editor at Bancroft Press, specializing in niche books from Pulitzer Prize winning authors to emerging authors. Out of Bancroft’s 10,000 -15,000 submissions a year, Demchick selects 10-15 books with film potential and writes the screenplay adaptation. His debut novel, The Listeners, adapted from his own short stories, became his first film option. His original screenplay, The Pursuit of Samuel Drake, won the 2011 Baltimore Screenwriters Competition. Bancroft has placed film options with major networks, production companies and independent producers. For more info Harrison, visit: www.harrisondemchick.com. For more information about Bancroft Press, visit www.bancroftpress.com.