Hollywood legendary director

In the office of Firefly Pictures.

Lehman met Alessandro, one of the top three in Mexico for the first time.

After the spinning top invited him, he was free and met him soon.

This person's face is slightly longer, his hair grows arbitrarily, but his forehead is exposed. He has a fierce temperament, but he seems to be a little lazy, and he feels very informal.

There is politeness, but his eyes are firm and calm.Perhaps it has something to do with the environment where he stays in Mexico all the year round, unlike Gyro and Alfonso who came to Hollywood early to ask for life...

While Lyman was looking at him, Alessandro was also looking at Lehman.

The first thought I saw still couldn't help feeling the other party's age in my heart.

I think he is more than 40 years old, and he is not as good as two fellow villagers. Compared with Lehman, he is even more embarrassed.

Of course, it was just a little thought.

The experience of life has long been polished to be transparent, not to mention that I have to ask for others.

Alessandro handed him the script of "Sky Tower", and then quietly accepted the result.

If Firefly Pictures does not agree to investment and operation, he will go to those other film companies to try.

But at that time, no acquaintance can help.But he will not give up his efforts.

If you don't try, there will be nothing; if you try, even if you are rejected, there is a slight possibility.

Lehman read the script very quickly, and went through it in his mind in only twenty minutes.

He has not seen the original version of "Tongtian Tower", but according to his past vision, the profitability of this movie is not high. It is still about the family tragedy of a vacationing couple, which alludes to the United States and Mexico. Some of the nasty.

After all, for Mexico, the current national conditions are not as good as the same day by day, which can be summed up in one sentence: too far from heaven and too close to the United States.

Let’s not talk about the Mexican land area occupied by the United States for so many years, but that after the signing of the 1992 Border Trade Agreement, under the impact of the United States’ mechanized production of cheap crops, Mexican farmers went bankrupt on a large scale, and the Mexican government believed in the United States. The lie of liberal economism looks at all this happening.

In addition, Mexico has long been a garbage disposal ground for the United States. The indulgence and support for that, and secretly slapped the government leaders who are not on the side of the United States. This has caused the Mexican government to have almost no credibility and control.

And "Tongtian Tower" happened to have accusations in this regard, such as immigration policy and the rampant drug lord...

Lehman guessed that the American people would not like it when the film was made. Internationally, this type of subject matter is not the popular one, but perhaps the film critics and jury like this kind of meaningful work, and the award is good.

"Director Alessandro, I am afraid it will be difficult for your movie to be released? The theater's support is definitely not enough."

This is a very euphemism. The cinema group values ​​the market the most, and it is impossible to give any support for the number of screens.

Although Alessandro was somewhat psychologically prepared before, after all, the reasons given by those who refused were similar, and that must be a problem with his script.

But he was still a little disappointed. After all, he spent a lot of thoughts on this work...

Just when he was about to leave, Lehman said again: "But I still agree with the idea of ​​the script. The movie is meaningful, but I don't know the budget of the movie?"

Alessandro thought about it and said: "Specifically, the crew has not yet been established, but it is estimated that it will not exceed 20 million. The main reason is that the shooting is very expensive."

In the movie, the scenes involved are roughly in Mexico and the United States. If it is actually shot, it does cost money.

Lehman nodded and said, "Yes, but what are your conditions for cooperation with the work?"

"I can raise 7 million yuan, and other hope that Firefly Pictures will support, but the investment ratio and distribution share?"

"All according to the rules. If Gyro talks to you about Firefly Pictures, you will know that we are happy to maintain this kind of win-win cooperation. If it is released, I will hand it over to Blue Butterfly Pictures, and only draw 10%. Work revenue."

"Thank you Mr. Lehman." Alessandro happily said.

"Well, I wonder if you have chosen the role actor for the movie?"

"There is one, the actor I want Brad Pitt to play, he himself is willing to cut his salary, and his plan b studio also promised to invest 3 million."

Brad Pitt?Lyman wondered how he met this guy again.

But Lehman also knew that Brad Pitt had served softly, but what he didn't know was that Brad now followed the advice of his agent and was ready to follow the film festival route and portray himself as an acting talent. Getting old will not always be the way of celebrity traffic.

As for the choice of Alessandro, it is because his ability to win the actor of Venice in his last movie is not bad.

The redemption of rewards and salary cuts are also intentional.

"What's your reason for choosing Brad Pitt?" Lyman suddenly curiously asked.

"The promotion of the movie is very helpful." Alessandro tweaked.

"But his image is too idol, why don't you change to a more suitable one. "Tongtian Tower" needs a natural and lifelike performance. As for that investment, Firefly Pictures doesn't care."

When Alessandro heard it, he felt that Lehmann valued the work, and said: "I am not very familiar with Hollywood actors. Do you have any good recommendations?"

"John Cusack or Woody Harrison, both of whom are about 40 years old, have enough experience and experience to support this movie. As for the heroine, I prefer Cate Blanchett, the Oscar actress partner, For the supporting role, just a few more rounds of auditions."

Alessandro is quite satisfied with these candidates, but the salary budget needs to be suppressed to reduce the risk. "Will they agree to play?"

"Yes, as long as you mention the name of Firefly Pictures. They are all middle-aged actors, and there are not many opportunities to play the protagonist. Even if the salary is lowered, they can get enough performance space... Director Alessandro can Do you understand me?"

"I see." Alessandro nodded.

A good role and the possible honor and reputation are far easier to think about gains and losses than a little salary.

In particular, none of them are idols, and the image of that person can't be idols, so they can only use one work to prove their acting skills.

"So, I will let Firefly Pictures set up a project as soon as possible to make specific preparations for the crew. I hope I can cooperate more."

"Okay, I will first come up with a detailed shooting plan."

It's not that Alessandro doesn't understand Hollywood's rules. A detailed shooting plan is necessary as a third-party guarantee for the completion of the film.

Lehman is an investor, and Alessandro can only cooperate.

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