The film adaptation of Michael Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay is one of several movies singled-out by Paramount’s president as must-film projects, HollywoodReporter.Com reports.

The site reports that Gail Berman, who took the studio’s reins 13 months ago, is “ardently pursuing” two Scott Rudin productions, Kavalier and an adaptation of Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections.

Focusing on smart, adult-targeted movies is important for the studio come Oscar season, Berman said. Other projects along those lines include Babel, World Trade Center and Freedom Fighters.

“Paramount has not been where the awards have been,” Berman said. “It’s important come award season that we’re competitive.”