China Entertainment: The happiness of being a director is as simple as that

Chapter 72 Cooperation, Project Approval

The next morning, Xiang Guoqiang arrived in Los Angeles, and with him was an American legal attorney, Jason.

Jason is newly recruited by Xiang Guoqiang. Afterwards, Jason will be one of Lu Pingan's assistants in Hollywood, dealing with various matters such as legal affairs, copyright, and finance.

After the two parties met and got to know each other, Hu Qingquan asked Lu Pingan, "Really decided to make that film?"

Hu Qingquan knew about Lu Ping'an's horror movie plan.

It's just that this film is indeed too bloody.

How could Lu Pingan have such an idea?
Hu Qingquan was a little worried: "This kind of film... I still think it's too much."

Lu Pingan looked confident: "That's why I shoot in Laomei. You don't know, the American people like it."

Hu Qingquan asked again: "Is it really decided? One million US dollars is not a lot, and it will hurt if you lose."

"It's okay, it won't affect the short film, I asked Uncle Liao to borrow it, it's enough."

The original cost of "Chain Saw" was 120 million, with a North American box office of more than 5000 million and a global box office of over [-] million. It is a big hit.

Even if there may be accidents in this time and space when he does it, it is better than watching others do it.

Hu Qingquan continued to ask: "Does it have to be filmed now? Not next year?"

"Yeah, only this time is the most suitable time, don't worry, I can keep an eye on the later stage of "Source Code"."

Wan Ziren will release a short film "Saw 0.5" next year, so he has to shoot it as soon as possible.

What's more, anyway, during the time in Laomei, people in China knew that he was here to watch the later stage, and he couldn't go back in a month or two, and the later stage of "Source Code" actually didn't take so long at all, and it didn't need to No matter how much thought you spend, it's just a matter of clicking your fingers.

But you can’t just take it back if you do it well, so instead of being idle, it’s better to shoot early and save trouble, so that you can do other things after returning home.

"Since you've made your decision, do it well. It's not like in China. There are many rules, but I don't have time to help you take care of it this time. I'm busy with the short film."

Hu Qingquan wanted to help Lu Ping An continue to produce the film, but he had to keep an eye on the short film. In a few days, he had to go to the first Oscar pass-through film festival to send the film, and then the next one, and then return to Los Angeles maybe It will be a month later, and there is no time to help him manage it.

Lu Pingan smiled and comforted: "It's okay, just treat it as working with foreigners to accumulate experience."

"I asked Feihong to help you. Didn't she just want to learn how to direct and shoot movies? It's just right here. She is also familiar with Laomei's movies, and her spoken language is better than yours. She should be willing to help."

Hu Qingquan was ready to call Yu Feihong after speaking.

Lu Pingan smiled and said, "I haven't decided when to do it yet."

"Say hello first, so that people will leave in a few days, and even if you want her to help you, you can't find anyone."

Lu Pingan pouted, he didn't need others to help.

But this is Hu Qingquan's concern after all, let him go, as long as the old man is happy.

After saying hello, Yu Feihong was very happy, and came as soon as the project started.

Then Hu Qingquan and Xiang Guoqiang split into two groups.

Hu Qingquan continued to work on short films, while Lu Pingan and others came to Summit Entertainment.

When we arrived at the place, we met with Wattsberg again. This time Wattsberg was much more serious, with a businesslike look, and another person sat next to him. After an introduction, it turned out to be the second shareholder, Bob Hai Ward.

Lu Ping'an likes this kind of professionalism. If he has a loose attitude, unless he is a coal boss, it's really worrying.

The next thing is to talk about business.

The first is the script. Xiang Guoqiang had already registered the script a few weeks ago, and now Lu Pingan has produced some of the script and the shot script.

After his not-so-detailed explanation, Wattsberg and Hayward decided without any doubts that the film might not sell well, but it would not be bad.
So the next step is to talk about the share in detail.

As for "Chain Saw", this kind of hit film in North America naturally had to be made in North America, and it couldn't be done in China.

And to make a movie in North America, you must cooperate with a North American company.

Start your own company and eat alone?You are a foreigner, so brave!

If you really want to do this, well, theaters may not be able to cooperate with you, and you don't even think about the sinking disc market.

After all, in a movie, production is not the most important thing, the most important thing is distribution!

If you can't integrate into the Hollywood circle, you shouldn't talk about these things in this kind of film.

The strongest point of North American distribution is that it can be distributed globally and sink into the market.

Lu Ping An now has many filmmakers in his hands, from all over the world, but the sum is not as good as in North America. They are the real ticket warehouse and global distribution.

Don't look at Peak's mediocre strength now, but he is also in the circle.

As an outsider, you have nothing but talent, which is useless even if you have money.

Hollywood is not so good, xenophobic.

So even if it is an independent film, it must be covered by local people.

Some people cover it, and local film festivals and various local supports can be obtained.

It is already a very good situation that Summit can cooperate now.

Ordinary people want to talk about investment shares at the beginning of Hollywood, which is a bit naive. Lu Pingan can talk now, which is the foundation cultivated after more than a year of cooperation.

Of course, I have also made sufficient preparations for some road safety in Hollywood.

First of all, the copyright of "Chain Saw" must be in your own hands.

There will be more than a dozen of this film in the future.

In addition, project leadership must be your own.

I don't care what production center you make, this movie is up to me.

As for such conditions, the negotiations are currently going smoothly.

After all, a movie with a value of only one million yuan is not a big movie, just a small project, and there is no shortage of money, so there is no need to worry about financing.

So we chatted quickly.

"I can help with venues, equipment, and actor recruitment. In the future, impact on local film festivals and distribution will also be entrusted to me. In addition, I will pay 20. Your Venice film will be sold to me first. I hope our first Hollywood film Happy cooperation!"

At present, Wattsberg has not seen the finished film, and only confirmed the project from a few words, which is quite a kind of coal boss's temperament.

In fact, he did not pay much attention to "Chain Saw". He paid more attention to Lu Ping'an's Wisney movie and that "blockbuster movie" that was said to have received great support in China.

So this cooperation, in Wattsberg's view, is just an attempt, or it is just a small money game between the two, which is not as good as the money he spent in Las Vegas these days.

Lu Ping'an was secretly happy, and there might be times when he would regret it in the future.

"Okay, that's it."

In the end, the matter was finalized, and the copyright still belonged to Lu Pingan.

"Chain Saw" will be produced by Summit Entertainment, with a budget of 100 million US dollars, Lu Pingan will contribute 80 yuan, and Summit will contribute 20 yuan. Two producers will be in charge at the same time, mainly led by Lu Pingan.

Next, Xiang Guoqiang talked with Jason and Fengfeng's legal counsel for a long time, and the contract was finalized, and preparations could begin in the afternoon.

Before that, it was payment in batches.

Only at this step, Lu Pingan encountered some difficulties.

Now he only has 110 million US dollars available in his hands.

The cost of this film is 80 yuan, and it may exceed the budget. After all, it is the first time to do it in Hollywood, so we must be well prepared.

It is enough for Hu Qingquan to leave 30 yuan, but he has to prepare more.

Fortunately, he and Uncle Liao had already said that he would lend him 15 US dollars within 50 working days, which was enough.

It's good to have a bank relationship.

Then he called Hu Qingquan to inform him of the situation, and Hu Qingquan expressed his understanding, and he would take full responsibility for the short film afterward, as long as Lu Pingan made the film with peace of mind.

After returning to the residence, after a while, Yu Feihong came, and she was called by Hu Qingquan.

She came in and asked, "Are you really going to do a Hollywood project?"

"Yes."

"What a big project, in such a hurry?"

"Small projects, for practice, won't take too long."

The original version of "Saw" took only 5 days to prepare for filming, and only 18 days to shoot, and none of the actors had a rehearsal.

It might take a little longer for Lu Pingan to come and shoot, but it certainly won't be too long.

"You actually spent 100 million US dollars to train your hands, and you are still in Hollywood. You are really unpredictable."

"Sister Yu wants to call me stupid, right?"

"No, I really can't guess you. What are you thinking about?"

Yu Feihong looked at Lu Pingan with curiosity.

"Don't be curious, Sister Yu, if you are curious, you will lose."

Yu Feihong was slightly taken aback when he heard the words, but quickly realized, and then laughed and scolded: "You're so talkative!"

Sure enough, she was a woman in her 30s, and she understood!
"Actually, it's possible to get a deeper understanding."

"Foolish mouth!"

Then we chatted and laughed for a while, and then started talking about the project.

Yu Feihong said directly: "You can leave some chores outside of your major to me."

"Then I have to pay you."

"No, I'm here to learn. If there's anything I don't understand, just explain it to me."

"Then add more chicken legs to your box lunch."

"Hollywood doesn't eat box lunches."

"How can I do that, I have to eat Chinese food, Sister Yu, I'll give you the first task, contact the Chinese restaurant."

"I haven't read the script yet."

"Don't worry, I'll watch it tonight."

"Still poor-mouthed!"

"It's not a bad mouth, I'm going to see the venue in the afternoon, and it's late at night when I come back."

Lu Pingan yelled at being wronged, and then asked with a smirk, "Sister Yu, what did you think just now?"

Yu Feihong rolled his eyes: "I'll contact the Chinese restaurant!"

(End of this chapter)