Hollywood Tycoon [US Entertainment + Business War]

With a large pile of movie film, Jed returned to his studio in Dongfeng Building.This studio is actually Jed's exclusive editing room, but at this time there is no need for Jed to edit the film himself, because Jia Fei has recruited a professional editor to join Galaxy Films, and this is the first time this editor has worked with Jed cooperates, and whether he can stay or not depends on the sparks between the two.Because some people say that the cameraman is the eyes of the director, and the editor is the hand of the director.If the eyes and hands cannot coordinate well with the brain, then something is bound to happen.

Jed already has the editor's information in his hands, and his name is Richard Francis-Bruce.Before joining Galaxy Films, he participated in the editing of six feature films.Jed took a look at the movies he participated in editing, which can be regarded as upper-middle-class works in Hollywood, but there are more art movies.Fortunately, "The Shawshank Redemption" has the same tone, and Jed doesn't have to worry about Richard being unable to edit.So after discussing the idea of ​​the film with Richard, Jed let Richard take charge of the editing of the first few less important scenes, while Jed went to find a composer for the film's soundtrack.

Jia Fei has already recommended two composers to himself, one is Hans Zimmer, who is famous in later generations, and the other is Thomas Newman, who is relatively unknown.In terms of qualifications, Zimmer has completely defeated Newman, and Hans Zimmer and Jed have collaborated in "Thelma and Louise", and Jed likes his work very much.Atmospheric and delicate, this is Jed's evaluation of Hans Zimmer, but it is not suitable for "The Shawshank Redemption".Jed returned Zimmer's information with some regrets, but told Jia Fei to maintain a good relationship with Zimmer, because Zimmer's soundtrack for commercial blockbusters is simply a divine work.Jed said that under reasonable circumstances, he could consider signing a contract with Zimmer to make Zimmer a member of Galaxy Films.

And another composer, Thomas Newman's works are not atmospheric enough, but there is always a kind of thinking about human nature and exploration of position in his soundtrack.This style of music is very suitable for an artistic film like "The Shawshank Redemption", so after hearing a few pieces of Newman's soundtrack, Jed decided to hire him to create the soundtrack for "The Shawshank Redemption".But before that, Jed will talk to him about his understanding of movies and some of his requirements for movie soundtracks.

But before Jed went out, he was stopped by Lansing and asked her to take her to her office.She took out a script and handed it to Jed, and said, "My friend gave it to me. This director is currently short of money, and I hope to find an investor."

Jed looked at the script and was shocked by the title of the script. "pulp Fiction"!Looking at the screenwriter column and director column again, it says "Quentin Tarantino".Jed was a little surprised, "Hasn't the filming started yet?"

"The filming is over, but I owe the actors their salaries." Lansing also said regretfully.For Tarantino, those in the industry who are producers and distributors naturally have an impression.Back then, his directorial debut "Reservoir Dogs" amazed the entire Hollywood, and countless people were waiting for his second work.But this work is so difficult to produce!Although two years of preparation time is not too long for Hollywood, the style of this movie is really not mainstream in Hollywood.Therefore, the original investors broke the contract one after another. Although the production cost of this film was only 800 million US dollars (of which 500 million was the actor's salary), it was tantamount to a sky-high price for a video rental store clerk Tarantino. , which also forced him to find new investors.But after everyone watched the trailer of the movie, they gave up their investment one after another, so he found Yinhe Movies as a last resort.Lansing was also quite sympathetic to Tarantino, so he agreed to help him lobby Jed.

"Promise him, a one-time buyout of 800 million dollars." Jed naturally knew that this movie was also known as a low-budget movie with a big box office. "Also, ask him if he would like to sign a contract with us? The company will not interfere with his shooting plan. As long as his shooting plan is presented, we will pay his production cost. Of course, the copyright of all his works belongs to The company, the remuneration for future releases can be regarded as a work and let him participate in dividends."

"Such a good contract? Is it worth it?" Lansing was a little surprised by the conditions offered by Jed.She admitted that Quentin is indeed an excellent and promising director, but the work of such a director does not conform to the mainstream aesthetics of Hollywood.

"Believe me, he's worth it." Jed thought for a while, and added, "If he still thinks that such a contract is not too good, we can invest and form a production company with him. The joint venture company owns the copyright of the work, and the proceeds are divided into shares. But The distribution rights of his films have to be handed over to us, that’s the bottom line. You go talk to him, I think he’ll accept it.”

"Okay, I understand." Lansing knew that this director was very important to Jed when he heard that Jed had a better bottom line.What Jade didn't tell Lansing was that it was impossible for any film company to dominate the market with one type of film.Why do major studios make arthouse and independent films when they know they won't make money?That's because these movies can bring awards, they can bring fame and status to the company.What is the existence value of other cult movies and B-movies that neither make money nor receive critical acclaim?Such films, because of the way they are shot, are entirely an expression of the personal creative freedom of their creators.If there are one or two bright spots in it, it is easy to cultivate an excellent director, so many production companies regard this kind of film as a training course for future directors.Jed is no exception. What Jed really wants to make are those commercial blockbusters, but now there is no artistic film director in the company and he is not well-known, so he has to make some literary films to improve the status of the company.If Quentin joins in the future, then he can be liberated.

After Lansing conveyed the words to Quentin, Quentin thought for a long time and said with a smile: "Can you arrange for me to meet Mr. Sherman? Since he wants me to join his film company, he must give me a chance for an interview." Bar?"

Lansing knew that Quentin was already leaning toward Galaxy Movies at this time, and said with a smile: "Mr. Sherman is actually a very easy to deal with. As long as you can meet the standards set by him, he will not mind your other things." .”

So Lansing brought Quentin back to the company, and at this time Jed had already visited Newman and returned, and was editing "Shawshank's Redemption" with Richard.An editor may be a type of film technology that is easily overlooked, but anyone who is a professional in the film industry knows how rare an excellent editor is.Excellent editors are already very rare, and it is almost rare to have an editor who can cooperate well with the director.An excellent editor can fully understand the director's intentions and edit the movie in the shortest possible time.Don't underestimate this work, the film editing actually does a lot of damage to the film.If repeated editing will lead to a problem with a certain shot, perhaps ordinary audiences will ignore it, but in the eyes of film critics and judges, it is simply a question that even "1+1" is wrongly answered in the graduation thesis.Richard was editing in the editing room on one side, while Jed was in the monitoring room on the other side checking that the finished product did not meet his needs.This is not the reason why the director doesn't trust the editor, but the director and the editor may have different understandings of the same shot. In order to implement his own ideas, the director will ask the editor to edit according to his own standards.Hearing that Quentin had come to the company, Jed hurried to the conference room.

The conference room of Galaxy Films is surrounded by fully transparent glass, because Jade’s requirement for the company is an open office. Except for the financial department that involves company secrets and the offices of several important executives, which are closed, the rest of the offices are closed. Everything is open, even the conference room is open.Jed doesn't want employees to be confined in one office, but to spread their thinking throughout the company.More importantly, Jed is still promoting computer office in the company, even though the computers and office software of this era are not satisfactory to Jed.Therefore, Quentin's first impression when he came to Galaxy Films was that the company was fashionable and technological.

When seeing Jed, Quentin wondered if the person in front of him was the director?Although modern directing is more of a job, it is an artistic creation after all, so most of the directors have their own personalities, but I remember that they are dressed like ordinary company managers.

"What? Surprised to see me?" Jed also saw Quentin's surprised eyes and asked back.

"Well." Quentin nodded, "You look more like a businessman than a director."

"Isn't the director a businessman? It's also the director's job to sell his work."

"Okay." Quentin shrugged, "What I want to know now is, why do you want me to join Galaxy Films?"

"You need a relaxed directing environment. I need a director who can make excellent movies. We can all find what we need from each other. It's that simple," Jed replied easily.He doesn't like to use great principles to persuade others, because those who are persuaded by great principles are most likely to be the first to feel cheated.

After Quentin thought for a while, he said, "Well, I thought I would hear such hype, but there is only such a simple sentence. But I have to say, this reason is enough to convince me. Sherman Sir, it is a great pleasure to join Galaxy Films."

"Galaxy Films is also very pleased to welcome a talented director like you to join us."

When Jed held Quentin's hand, he breathed a sigh of relief.After having a big-name alternative director join in, I should find another big-name mainstream director.After mentally going through the list, Jed realized that he had to dig a corner at DreamWorks next door.Although I don't know if this person has fallen into the hands of DreamWorks now, but if I take the first step, it is tantamount to transplanting the future glory of DreamWorks onto myself.

Spielberg couldn't help but sneezed while Jed was thinking wildly there.