Hardy Empire 1945

A wonderful dinner.

Although the food is simple, the waiters are top-notch, serving attentively in maid costumes, the steak is cut and put into the mouth, and the red wine tastes mellow.

After dinner, Ava pestered Hardy to tell her about the movie.

After listening to the whole story, Ava found that indeed, as Hardy said, this film is completely a male film, and the female protagonist has a weak sense of existence.

But it was her first time to make a movie, and she was very lucky to get the heroine. She knew that if it weren't for Hardy, she might not have been able to get a chance to play the heroine if she ran for ten years.

Tomorrow you and I will go to Noah Films to meet the director. Hardy said.

What if the director doesn't like me?

Ava asked worriedly.

Hardy held up the woman's face and said seriously: I invested in this movie. I am the producer. Do you think I can't even decide on a heroine?

His tone was full of the confidence of a domineering president.

There are too many beautiful women in Hollywood. Many people try their best to get a chance. It is a great luck to meet Hardy.

Ava is not stupid.

She would seize such an opportunity firmly and would not dare to relax at all.

the next day.

Hardy drove Ava Gardner to the film company, and Susan at the front desk saw Hardy came in with a young and beautiful woman in her arms. Compared with this woman, she immediately paled in comparison.

He hinted to Assistant Hardy that he didn't even care, it turned out that he already had such a beautiful girlfriend.

I came to the assistant's office, here is a draft of the script that I made yesterday, Hardy handed it to Ava, You look at the script first, I have to talk to Noah's general manager first, and then I will take you to see Director Nolan. .

Hadi, you go to work, don't worry about me. Ava said holding the script.

Hardy left, Ava eagerly read the script, which was the first script she got in her life, and she cherished it very much.

Coming to the general manager Cohen's office, Cohen saw Hardy standing up with a smile, Hady, I heard that you are going to shoot a movie, and you want to use the company's Nolan director?

That's true. It's just a small-cost western film with an investment of 150,000 yuan. I came to General Manager Cohen to discuss it with you. I'm going to rent the company's personnel and equipment to make this film.

Of course, if Noah is ready to invest, I am also willing to accept investment. Hardy said with a smile.

Investment, what proportion and how to divide? Cohen asked.

Nolan is responsible for all expenses, including the director, photography, props, soundtrack and all production teams, as well as preliminary funds, accounting for 30% of the shares. Hardy said.

Cohen's brows are deeply wrinkled. This assistant Hardy is prepared to give out a penny. Noah has invested all the early funds. He wants to take 70% of the shares with only one script. What makes him dare to say such a thing Come.

Cohen gave Hardy a label of ignorance and frivolity.

Forget about the investment. This year, Noah's funds are tight, and he has just cooperated with Warner again. He didn't plan to make a second investment so soon. Cohen rejected the investment intention.

Hardy said,

I gave you a chance,

It is you who are useless.

Then let's discuss the lease. Hardy said with a smile.

It is a Hollywood practice to rent personnel and equipment. There are thousands of film companies in Hollywood, but there are only a few dozen large companies with full production capabilities. Most film companies make movies and equipment personnel are rented.

Noah has been idle recently. I also saw this situation, so I was about to start a movie. If there is no job for a long time, there will be problems within the company, especially people's instability. Do you think that is the case, General Manager Cohen?

Hardy looked at Cohen.

Cohen was stunned for a moment. He talked about leases when he talked about leases. What do you say about the company's affairs?

His mind suddenly turned.

Think boss Siegel.

Hardy is the boss's assistant. He knows that the movie project was given to Warner, and the company's internal operation is weak. Does this have an opinion on himself?

Hardy is just an assistant. How could he be able to make a movie? It must be at the behest of Siegel's boss, and even the money is likely to be paid by the boss.

Are you beating yourself up?

If you don't do well yourself, you may face being kicked out of the company.

The assistant Hardy in front of him is Siegel's confidant. He was sent to the company to supervise him. This time filming is also a test.

Hardy didn't know what he said, which made Cohen think so much. His original intention of saying this was just to lower the price.

But because of his assistant's status, Cohen thought a lot.

General Manager Cohen, I plan to rent the entire team at Noah, so should the price be given a discount?

Cohen was awakened by Hardy's words.

Ah, Assistant Hardy is also a member of the company. Naturally, he can get a discount. The company has a rental price list, and we will rent it to you at the lowest 30% discount. What does Assistant Hardy think?

Cohen has made up his mind to have a good relationship with Hardy, and has come up with the highest offer he can give.

30% off, I'm very satisfied with this discount, but General Manager Cohen, I don't have enough funds now. I can pay the staff rent to the company in a step-by-step manner. Can I owe the rent of those machines and props temporarily. Hardy said .

He doesn't have much money in his hand, and he doesn't know how much he will spend later. He can save a little in the front, and leave more money in his hand to deal with emergencies.

Cohen looked troubled.

He has already given the best price, and this Hardy still has to talk about conditions. The rent of the machine props will be owed first. If you run out of money later, and the movie loses money, this business may become a bad debt. be blamed.

But thinking about Hardy's identity, scolding others is also scolding from the boss, and he must stand in front of him.

Okay, I agree with the machine rent reduction. Cohen said.

Hardy left the general manager's office satisfied, and Cohen breathed a sigh of relief. He finally dealt with this guy. He gave in so much that he wouldn't tell his boss anything in a short time.

When he came to the director's office, Hardy saw that Nolan was lying on the table and was writing something. He raised his head when he heard the voice, and when he saw it was Hardy, he stood up and rubbed his face.

Nolan, you won't go home overnight, will you? Hardy asked in surprise.

Nolan smiled and said, I haven't directed for two years. I finally received a good script. I feel a kind of excitement from the inside out. Last night, I discussed with Newton and the others here until the early hours of the morning. There were many ideas in my mind. Write it down quickly, and you’ve been busy all night before you know it.”

By the way, have you talked to Cohen, how is it? Nolan stood up and walked to the coffee pot, adding water to make coffee.

It has been agreed that from now on you will be the director of Red Dead Redemption, and Noah's equipment personnel will be called by you. Hardy said.

Nolan looked happy after hearing this, It's great, then from today, I will form my own team.

Nolan, I'll bring someone, you can see if she is suitable for the heroine. Hardy said.

Oh, where?

It's in my office, I'll call her.

No, I just want to have an event, let's go to your office together. Nolan said.

When the two walked to Hardy's office, Nolan thought to himself that since Hardy had brought the heroine and let her stay in his office, the two must have a deep relationship.

As long as the woman is not outrageously bad, he is ready to make him the heroine.

Moreover, in this play, the protagonists are a group of men. Although there is a heroine, the role of the heroine is very weak. It may be less than the supporting actresses in other movies, and it is not the point at all.

What he thought most yesterday was to find a suitable male protagonist to highlight the role of Jon.