Red Ink Adaptation House exists to open the door the industry keeps shut. Created by author Mord McGhee, the House offers a rare, time‑limited chance for broke, ambitious indie filmmakers to adapt one of his published short stories and select musical compositions for a symbolic dollar. This is a give‑back pact — a rebellion against gatekeeping, a hand extended to the creators who have nothing but grit, vision, and fire.

We believe legends are born from opportunity, not budgets. We believe the unheard deserve a shot at the screen. We believe that stories should move, breathe, and evolve in the hands of the bold.

For thirty days each year, the House opens its door for 1$ acquisitions that last one-year. Extensions discussed case-by-case. Those who step through earn the right to bring a McGhee story to life — not for profit, not for prestige, but for the love of creation and the hunger to make something real. Mord has even agreed to assist in screenplay development upon request.

Red Ink Adaptation House: Because every legend starts when someone opens the door — and this one is only once per year.

2026: 14th June, 2026 to 13th July, 2026

After these dates no contract will be accepted. Terms are one year, extensions at author's discredition.

Red Ink Adaptation House, led by publicist Ruth Rock, is the exclusive gateway for filmmakers seeking to adapt the works of award‑winning author Mord McGhee. Inspired by Stephen King’s iconic and now‑retired Dollar Baby program, Red Ink offers a curated catalog of McGhee’s acclaimed short fiction—published in respected literary outlets from 2015 to the present—for $1 adaptation rights, giving emerging creators unprecedented access to high‑quality material.

Feature‑length projects, including The Seven Children of God, are managed through a dedicated request system to ensure professional handling of long‑form rights. Filmmakers can explore available titles, licensing guidelines, and submission options directly through the official site.

For adaptation inquiries, screenplay requests, musical licensing or media requests, contact:

Ruth Rock at ruthxrock at gmail dot com