I'm not just a director

Chapter 64 Try and Die
"Jiang, I admit that you are very talented, but we have only seen the script now, haven't we?"

Old Brown did not deny Jiang Pei'an's words, but looked at him and said sincerely.

"Of course, it's just a script now, but I don't think you paid attention to what I just said."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

Old Brown thought for a while.

What he just said was... the "Saw" series?
"Jiang, what do you mean?"

Old Brown said doubtfully.

Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:
"Yeah, I'm going to make Saw a horror franchise, of course it's just a plan right now.

After all, Lionsgate didn't see the finished film, nor did it get any benefits.

But I would like to mention to your company in advance that if the box office of "Chain Saw 1" satisfies both of us.

Then for the next series, I want to be a producer and also a director. "

When Jiang Pei'an said this, Old Brown felt that it was not unacceptable.

After all, talents who can bring benefits to the company must have a certain right to speak.

"I can tell the higher-ups about this, then this contract..."

Before Old Brown finished speaking, Jiang Pei'an waved his hand and said:
"I wish I could be the editing director for this movie, after all, no one knows this movie better than me, right?"

Editing guidance, which actually belongs to the producer's job category in Hollywood.

Old Brown didn't immediately agree, but wavered and said:
"I have no right to make decisions about this matter. I need to confirm with the company."

"of course."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

Hollywood belongs to the producer system, after the initial "camera-centered system" and "actor-director-centered system".

Aiming at Hollywood's long-standing and chronic overspending phenomenon.

Filmmaker Alvin moved the camera away, took back the editing rights, and dismissed the famous director. It has become a revolutionary measure that is still shocking in the film industry.

Therefore, relying on this advanced producer-centered production system, he supervised the production of more than 100 films within three years.

It has attracted major Hollywood film companies to follow suit, hiring professional producers to control the production process of the film.

"Complete Film Dictionary" outlines a comprehensive emotional image for producers:
He is the creator of the film, the coordinator of film production, and the authoritative manager of film creation.

The producer is the bearer of the film investment responsibility and the professional manager of the trust relationship with the investor.

Of course, if you are particularly awesome, you can compete with the producer when you reach Cameron's position.

Jiang Pei'an didn't want to wrestle with Lions Gate, he just took a vaccination in advance to make his own appeal...

After seeing off Old Brown, Jiang Pei'an rested at the hotel.

Right now, the small turmoil at Lions Gate can almost be stopped, just waiting for the feedback from Old Brown.

If all goes well, he will be able to return home tomorrow.

Lying on the bed thinking about something, Jiang Pei'an heard a loud noise coming from outside the window in a daze.

When I opened the curtains, I saw a hundred and ten people holding banners and parading in the street.

“The temperature makes the grilled cheese even better!”

"Cycling will only reduce the belly, not the glacier!"

"Stop the environmental, climate carnage!"

Everyone held a banner in their hands and shouted unified slogans.

Environmental march?

Looking at the indignant citizens, Jiang Pei'an thought of an environmental protection girl in later generations.

Whether the little fairy's environmental protection proposition is completely correct or not, it doesn't matter for the time being.

But the "environmental protection behavior" of this "environmental princess" is not so environmentally friendly.

When she went to the United States to participate in an international climate conference, she usually strongly advocated low-carbon travel and did not choose to take a plane.

Instead, he chose an expensive sailboat, and a helicopter followed and shot the whole process.

When she was documenting and filming her environmental behavior.

A lot of single-use plastics are used indiscriminately on the train, and the bread is thrown away when eating toast.

The ridiculous thing is that as an "environmental princess", she strongly advocates that the government stop the production of all vehicles, planes and other vehicles that emit carbon dioxide, but what she does is completely opposite to it...

Just a political tool of ignorance.

The next day, Old Brown really brought good news.

Lions Gate agreed to Jiang Pei'an's request, but with one condition.

When "Saw" crossed the $2000 million mark worldwide.

He is qualified to serve as a producer and start the "Chain Saw" series.

Rao Jiang Pei'an had confidence in the box office of "Saw", but he was still surprised by Lionsgate's big opening.

You must know that in 2000, when Lionsgate was established for three years, they finally ushered in their first box office bomb.

The noir thriller American Psycho.

With a cost of about 700 million, this film won the global box office of about 400 million, and it has become famous so far.

The box office of the film that made a fortune is only more than 3000 million. You want me to make a movie with a box office of more than 2000 million?

The air is shaking and cold, when will Director Huaxia make his mark in the West!
But it's also understandable, businessmen are after profit!
It should be added that this clause is written in the contract.

Maybe it was because they thought the eating was too ugly, so Lionsgate agreed to Jiang Pei'an's request for editorial guidance.

But the premise is that Jiang Pei'an's edited version must be approved by Lions Gate, otherwise they will re-edit it themselves.

This is not new, even in Hollywood, the director cuts the film himself.

The producer will still edit another version according to his own preferences.

For example, the later version of "Justice League"...

After signing the contract, the stone in Old Brown's heart also fell to the ground.

He also invited Jiang Pei'an to visit the Lionsgate company as compensation for yesterday's unhappiness.

Now that the partnership has been confirmed, Jiang Pei'an is not as resistant as before.

Old Brown took the lead, and Jiang Pei'an followed behind to watch the current Lionsgate.

Lions Gate Films originated in Vancouver, Canada.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the United Kingdom, Columbia, the United States, and Canada.

Until 2007, it was the most commercially successful independent film and television company...

Jiang Pei'an walked around the Lions Gate, and when he asked why he didn't see the CEO's nephew Max, Old Brown said with a smirk:

"He was transferred to film a TV series."

Well, judging from the old man's narrow smile and Lion Gate's peeing.

Max must have gone to shoot that kind of small movie that is absolutely not allowed to be broadcast in China...

Jiang Pei'an went to the publicity team of "Ghost Story" to take another look.

Well, how should I put it, it really still has the strong flavor of "The Blair Witch" from the previous life.

The marketing skills are very good. In fact, long before Jiang Pei'an came to Lions Gate, there was a meeting among the top management.

They proposed to buy out "The Ghost Story", and taking the directing rights of "Saw" was a test of the waters.

If Jiang Pei'an chooses to compromise, then "Ghost Story" cannot escape the fate of being bought out.

Fortunately, Jiang Pei'an withstood the pressure, which also dissuaded the senior management of Lionsgate.

Today's Lions Gate has been established for two years, and it really needs a work to prove itself.

And "Chain Saw" was unanimously affirmed by them, but the final feedback from the market is real.

Whether it's a mule or a horse, you have to pull it out for a walk...

Jiang Pei'an looked at the copy of the announcement, but he was thinking in his heart that Halloween is not far away.

"Ghost Story" should also be released...

(End of this chapter)