Hollywood Hunter

Who is Daenerys?

Simon heard this question and immediately remembered Long Ma's long list of domineering titles.

The storm is born Daenerys, the unburnt, Queen Mirin, the queen of the Andals, Royna and ancestors, the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and the guardian of the whole territory, Kalixi on the prairie, the shackles , The mother of dragons.

just.

This can't be said.

Saying it might scare you.

Randomly looking at the file in his hand, Simon shook his head calmly and said, "I forgot where I saw the name, and it was very interesting, so I used it."

Sandra noticed that Simon had said something casually, and knew he was bullshit.However, after seeing the opposite of George Norman and Jennifer Rebold, Sandra didn't break through, but just smiled in an echo.

Jennifer Rebold, who was holding a coffee cup, also didn't speak, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.

George Norman didn't think much about it, and after Simon roughly read the registration information of the two companies, he began to explain some precautions for him.

After more than an hour, confirming that Simon had no other problems, George Norman and Jennifer Rebled got up and said goodbye.

Simon and Sandra sent the two out of the villa together.

Everyone was farewell again, approaching to get on the bus, and Jennifer Reebold finally found the courage and asked Simon: "So, Simon, are you planning to make a movie yourself?"

Simon nodded with a smile: "Yeah."

Feeling the boy's eyes looking at him, Jennifer suddenly did not know what to say and smiled shyly, saying, "So, I look forward to seeing it in the future."

"If you are interested," Simon replied: "Next year's Sundance Film Festival, you can come to Park City."

Jennifer expressed a puzzled expression: "Sundance?"

The girl’s reaction is not surprising. The Sundance Film Festival initiated by Robert Redford was only held last year, and next year is only the third.In fact, the Sundance Film Festival did not begin to attract more and more attention until more than ten years later.

Simon explained patiently: "This is a film festival sponsored by Robert Redford to support the independent film, held in mid-January. In fact, even if you are not interested in the film, going to Park City in January is also a very good choice. , The ski area there is great."

Jennifer naturally knew Robert Redford. Hearing Simon's words, he nodded with a smile, and said, "Okay, if I can spare time, I must pass."

After a few chats, Jennifer got into the car waiting on the roadside.

With the funds in place and the company registered, Bill Lock, the production assistant hired by Simon, then made the budget for Rolla Run.

According to the shooting specifications given by Simon, the entire movie is expected to invest 650,000 US dollars.

In this way, just Janet's check was enough.

However, since he gave up the cooperation with Orion, Simon himself also hopes to be able to invest some funds.

Before Janet took out the check, Simon had sent his contract with Fox to several banks for mortgage evaluation. The terms of the contract involving the sharing of video tapes and TV broadcasting rights were still very valuable.

After review, Wells Fargo is willing to grant Simon a mortgage of up to 100,000 US dollars, the conditions are better than several other banks, Simon agreed without hesitation.

The federal tax filing deadline is April 15 each year, and it can also apply for a half-year extension. Simon does not consider the issue of tax reservation for the time being.

Therefore, with the basic remuneration of US$200,000 in the contract, in addition to the broker's commission and daily expenses, Simon can also take out US$150,000, including Wells Fargo Bank's loan, to make a total of US$250,000.

After some negotiation, Simon contributed US$250,000 and Janet contributed US$400,000. The interests of the two in this film were allocated in full proportion to the investment, with Simon accounting for 38.5% and Janet accounting for 61.5%.

In addition, Simon also completely gave up his personal director, screenwriter and other salaries.Janet had a full check of 680,000 dollars, and apparently had emptied her purse. Simon was very grateful for this and had no plans to fight for more benefits for himself.

Solved the most important funding problem, Simon also completed the modification of the "Butterfly Effect" script around August 15, and began to invest in the production of "Laura Run".

Then, Simon also deeply realized the truth that mixed Hollywood connections are more important than ability.

Thanks to the help and guidance of Jonathan Friedman, David Giller, Brian De Palma and others, the formation of the crew was far smoother than Simon had imagined.

Santa monica.

In the busy work, time unknowingly enters September.

In an office building on 16th Street in Midtown, the headquarters of Daenerys Pictures was established here.

Simon rented three offices in this five-story office building at the end of August.

Under the introduction of David Giller, Simon hired another producer during this time, named Ron McMillan.

Ron McMillan is a slightly thin white middle-aged man, about 40 years old. It is said that he was also a set designer in Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver". This time it is also the first. Second time as producer.

The reason why David Giller introduced it is that the other party is very good at coordinating the shooting of location scenes, which is obviously the most needed for "Laura Run".

However, Martin Scorsese's crew was mixed ten years ago. After so many years of being unknown, Simon originally doubted the other party's ability.Ron McMillan obviously felt the same as Simon, a young man who might only be around twenty, wanted to make a movie.

Therefore, it took a full week for both parties to recognize each other.

In terms of salary, Ron McMillan is also very welcome, asking for $1,000 per week.

The crew's budget is not ample. Simon suggested signing a contract for basic salary plus profit sharing, but was rejected by Ron McMillan. The middle-aged people are obviously not optimistic about the prospect of "Rola Run".

After some bargaining, Ron McMillan's weekly salary was determined to be $850.

The shooting cycle of "Roller Run" has been basically determined to be six weeks, and the preliminary preparations will probably take the same amount of time. That is to say, Ron McMillan will receive $10,000 in compensation for twelve weeks of work.

Compared to those formal commercial movies, this reward is obviously very shabby, but for "Rola Run", Ron McMillan is definitely the highest paid person behind the crew.

Fortunately, after signing the employment contract, Ron McMillan also showed enough professional ability.

In September, the main job of the crew is to select actors for a role in "Rola Run". Simon will also work for "Butterfly Effect" for another week at the end of September. Therefore, the cast must work within three weeks. carry out.

In the plan, Simon will make the last revision for the "Butterfly Effect" script, and Ron McMillan will also replace Simon behind the scenes in the selection of lights, scenery, props and other staff.

If everything goes well, "Roller Run" is likely to start shooting in early October, just like "Butterfly Effect".

Temporarily arranged in the office of the audition room.

There are four people sitting behind the audition table. Simon and Ron McMillan are in the middle. Next to Simon is Sandra Bullock. As the heroine, she will cooperate with the potential actor today.Next to Ron McMillan is a woman in her early thirties named Linda Vargos. She is the casting director of "Rola Run" and was also introduced by David Giller.

After interviewing another young man who auditioned for Laura's boyfriend, when the other person left, Ron McMillan mentioned another thing again: "Simon, anyway, I still recommend that you hire a professional photographer. If you want to learn photography, you can practice in private. It’s too easy to practice with this movie."

Simon wrote a few strokes on the actor's profile, and said to Ron McMillan: "Ron, do you think this movie has high demands on photographers?"

Ron McMillan nodded. "Of course, there are so many lenses that require variable speeds, and there are many very complicated ops lenses. If not, I don't have to mention these to you repeatedly."

Simon said: "So, Ron, our production budget is only 650,000 US dollars. In any case, it is impossible to hire a very good photographer. Instead of letting a mediocre person hold this position, I would do it myself. I I have shown you a lot of ideas for shooting various scenes, so, so far, this matter, let's interview the actors as soon as possible."

With that said, Simon turned the document in his hand and looked at the name on the document. His expression was a little weird, but he still ordered Susan Landis, the first official employee of the recently hired Daenerys Pictures Call the next auditioner to come in.

Seeing that they no longer dispute, Sandra Bullock and Linda Vargas on both sides refocused their attention on the list in front of them

As another young man entered the door, everyone looked at it.

This is a tall and handsome young man, wearing everyday T-shirts and jeans, with long hair and a layer of stubble.It's just that this young man obviously has some character steps when walking.

Simon recalled "Rola Run" in his mind and found that the original version of Lola's boyfriend Manny seemed to walk in eight characters.

Is this a coincidence?

and.

Simon had originally issued this audition invitation, and originally did not expect the other party to participate in the audition.

Young people such as Linda Vargas sitting next to Ron McMillan stood and looked at Simon and Ron before speaking: "So, Mr. Keanu Reeves, you can introduce you first alone?"