THE curator and first film at this year's celebration of adaptations has been announced.

From Page to Screen 2019 will take place from April 24 to 28 in Bridport venues. It's the UK's only festival commending the adaptation of books to film.

Each year a guest curator provides film fans with a thought provoking line up. Previous curators include Jon Ronson, Francine Stock, Charles Sturridge and Nick Marston.

This year Christine Langan is taking on the role of curator. Christine has an extensive background in film production and currently works at Baby Cow Productions with business partner Steve Coogan. She has produced films which include The Queen (2006), The Duchess (2008), Saving Mr Banks (2013).

The full programme will be announced in the first week of March with a variety of different themes of adaptation. There will be something political as well as something for all the family.

Curtis Fulcher, director of Bridport Arts Centre, said: “Early discussions are very exciting about what is in store for 2019. We have some fine tuning to do before the line-up is released. We are very lucky to have Christine on board this year with her wealth of knowledge and experience.”

The first film has been announced as The Favourite, which will close the festival on Sunday, April 28.

You can book tickets online at bridport-arts.com. To be the first to hear about the films once they have been released sign up to the Bridport Arts Centre mailing list online or at the Box Office.