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With the adoption of Lehman’s distribution ideas, the operation plan was changed accordingly. The resources were pooled and directly negotiated with specific regional theaters, and focused on the location of these theaters for print promotion. The screening work also began to communicate gradually.

Europa Pictures is also simply, since its own strength is not strong enough, it is feasible to draw the alliance.

Therefore, I don't know how the two parties negotiated. Eros International Pictures not only obtained the distribution rights in India, but also the distribution rights in the Middle East and even the African continent.

After everything went as planned, I just waited for the appearance of the film after it was released.At the same time, the largest ticket warehouse in the United States can't be let go. After negotiation, Europa Pictures decided to let George be responsible for the specific business there, and can simultaneously implement the choice of the redemption route.

Because the Sundance Film Festival is about to begin.

Founded in 1984, the Sundance Film Festival was founded by a generation of superstar Robert Redford and his friends. The name is derived from his famous and most watched movie role-the sundance in "Little Tiger" S.

In the past ten years, the Sundance Film Festival has grown into the world's premier independent film festival. Many new directors regard it as the best screening platform, and Hollywood distribution companies are also very happy to come here. Seek work release.

Ever since, in mid-January of every year, countless newcomers and independent film lovers flock to Park City in the Great Salt Lake Valley of Utah, and hold various ideals for trials here.

Perhaps there are countless film festivals around the world, but Sundance has undoubtedly retained its reputation, and it is also one of the top stages unique to the United States.

This makes more and more independent films signed up for Sundance every year, and often fewer than 30 works out of hundreds of films can be included in the list of exhibitors-in many cases the brutal competition will only become more intense. .

And three days ago, Luc Besson notified Lehmann of the news—they wanted "Three Fools in Bollywood" to participate in the Sundance Film Festival in order to increase exposure and free publicity. .

They don't care too much about whether they can win awards. Anyway, they will see the results when they are released globally.

And their trip has another purpose. The Europa Films Negotiation Team led by George is also responsible for contacting major Hollywood publishers in advance to communicate the release work in the US market.

Although they have implemented Lehman's operating ideas, Europa Pictures has been pushing for specific plans.

After the communication that day, Lehman returned to his home in Cannes to rest, and now he heard that he was going to the United States for a screening.

"Did you forget to have lunch again, man, you can't do this, otherwise, you won't have the strength to work." A ridiculous voice called Lehman's thoughts back from the wandering.

Even if he doesn't look back, Lehman can judge who the person is from the familiar voice and intonation. "But I'm not hungry at all. Let's talk about it at night."

Ryan really came over from behind.

He is wearing casual clothes today, and a light gray sweater makes him look very laid-back.

She didn't deliberately take care of her short chestnut hair. He fluttered in the air casually, with wisps of dull hair curled up, with a plastic bag in his hand, "Why, there is something on my mind, I look sad."

"What are you holding?" Lyman asked casually.

"Yes. Lunch, how about it. Thomas will come later. I called him. These are the lunches for the three of us." Ryan said, tidying up the clutter on the table in front of Lehman. Take out a portion of packaged food in the bag.

"Do you have any activities tonight?" Ryan asked.

"No, but I will be busy in the next few days."

With a puzzled look, Ryan walked into the kitchen, took out the tableware, and after setting it up, he asked, "What are you up to?"

"For the Sundance Film Festival, Europa Pictures needs us to go to the U.S. to participate in this exhibition to warm up for the Hollywood screenings in advance."

Ryan couldn't help but laughed, "This is a good thing, why do you look listless."

Lehman said nonchalantly: "You know, I don't care about this."

Ryan walked into the kitchen again, rummaging through the cabinets skillfully, "Is it okay to go there to play? I haven't been to the Sundance Film Festival yet? Oh, by the way, we are eligible for screening this time. ?"

"Yes, Europa Pictures still has some strength. It has applied for a quota for our film." Lehman thought for a while and said again: "The quota determined by Robert Redford."

The Sundance Film Festival is very particular about the selection of participating and participating films. The fixed judging team of the exhibition itself will read all the entries first, and then select the works worthy of shortlisting to ensure the quality and quality of the works of the festival. Diversity of subject matter.And every year after the opening, professional reviewers will be replaced to re-plan the review team to be responsible for the final award-winning film.

Therefore, the film festival’s own review team shoulders the important task of raising the average level of the overall film festival, while the more professional jury is shouldering the important task of raising the artistic and aesthetic standards of the Sundance Film Festival.

It is precisely because of this that the registration time often needs to be one or two months or even six months in advance to allow enough time for the film festival's review team to conduct preliminary reviews and finally hand over the screening list.Therefore, although according to the rules, Lehman's work is never passed through the official registration method.

But that's just a general process, just like Lehmann, who didn't follow the footsteps of the Venice Film Festival at the beginning, everything must be followed by the rules, so he was not qualified for the show that time.

But now it's different. He no longer has the need to participate in this kind of independent film festival, but Europa Pictures easily managed the final film screening.It was through the relationship of one of the founders, Robert Redford.

This sexy man who attracted the most attention in the early days has finally learned to compromise with capital power.

He is no longer young, and this era is always going to move forward, and he can't resist it.

Perhaps this actor was hailed as the most sexy and charming representative of the United States in the early days of his debut, including the now rising Brad Pitt and even Chris Hemsworth, the actor of Thor. Repeating Robert Redford's old path.Brad has been regarded as the "successor of Robert" in the early part of his career.

However, after more than 20 years of vertical and horizontal Hollywood, his appearance is no longer good, and after countless storms, this former "American Golden Boy" has become disillusioned.His career has also transitioned from an actor to the operation of the Sundance Film Festival.However, the operation of exhibitions worth tens of millions of dollars every year is not something he can bear.

Therefore, in recent years, he has been close to the powerful international distributors all over the world, and it is not the most temperamental and characteristic Sundance Film Festival at the beginning.

This is the reality. After all, the Sundance Film Festival relies on distributors like Europa Pictures to help run the festival's works.

Otherwise, the annual turnover cost, there is no fixed income, and the income of this movie star alone is responsible for maintaining it, which is obviously far from stable.

Of course, these later can be regarded as a kind of unspoken rules of the industry.

For the works sold at the Sundance Film Festival, it is reasonable to allocate 5% of the transaction amount as a handling fee.

The whole world is not the only one doing this. For example, selling red carpet seats in Cannes and selling seats in the general venue in Berlin are just small means to maintain a balance of payments.

Ryan found the bag of coffee beans, took out three more cups, poured out three cups of fresh coffee, then returned to the table, put one of them in front of Lehman, "What do you mean? Don't you go to the exhibition?"

"How could it be possible that Europa Pictures has won the qualification for screening, and this is also my work, and I am obliged to participate in the promotion."

Lehman sipped his coffee and said softly.

Ryan also sat down, took a sip of the coffee he brewed, and asked, "What about other distribution aspects of the movie? Have you figured it out?"

"Europa Pictures is in contact. As far as I know, several important overseas ticket warehouses, such as Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, RB... have sent people to arrange, at most, February 18. , Will start the global simultaneous release work."

While the two were chatting, Thomas finally arrived.

"Why are you here now? When I called, didn't you say you started to go out?" Ryan opened the door and welcomed Thomas to the sitting room.

"Huh, two cars collided on the road, and the entire intersection was blocked. I couldn't help it. It took a while." Thomas said, taking a sip of coffee.

Seeing people coming, Lehman began to open the box.

One of the foods was the delicate-looking melaleuca cake. He took one and bit it in his mouth. It tasted very good.

"Thomas, are you okay in a few days?"

"Why ask?" Thomas was very curious about Ryan's question.

"Lyman and I are going to the United States in the next few days to attend the Sundance Film Festival. Are you going?"

"Go, I'll go." Thomas replied firmly.

"That's good, the three of us act together, and there will definitely be good results."

Lyman was eating cake and drinking coffee, and didn't want to pay any attention to Ryan.

After Thomas came, the two chatted happily.

How awesome is the Sundance Film Festival, how many great film works have been produced, how many new directors have become famous at that step...

Seeing how hot they look, I guess I wonder if "Three Stupid" will be treated like that.

Lyman listened to the side with a look of disgust.

Virtue...