Hollywood Hunter

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Simon was not distressed or frustrated by the sudden confirmation of a fact he had suspected all this time.

In any case, "Lola Run" is indeed a very suitable film for him to show his strength. Even, if I hadn't remembered the production budget wrongly, I might have missed the film.

Now, since it only took him less than two months to gain a firm foothold in Hollywood, Simon is confident enough to continue to push the project forward, with nothing more than a few extra twists and turns.

After more than ten years of experience in the entertainment industry in the past life, the biggest impression left to Simon is that no big coffee in this circle has a smooth road to fame.

Now, as a human being, Simon is not lacking in the temperament to face setbacks.

After making up his mind, Simon looked at David Giller opposite and said, "So, David, according to the official 35mm film specification, how much budget do you think this film will need?"

David Giller thought about it and said, "According to the shooting concept you just described, it should cost at least $500,000. A more detailed budget needs to be calculated according to a more specific shooting plan. However, this is not a problem. "Simon, the question now is, do you have any previous experience in making films? Even student films? By the way, Brian and I don't even know which college you graduated from?"

Until now, not many people in Hollywood know that Simon is only 18 years old this year.

At the beginning, Jonathan Friedman only occasionally mentioned it with Norman Broca, president of wma. Because of a series of events that followed, Norman Broca did not like Simon very much, but he did not publicize it everywhere.

At this time, due to Simon's extraordinary talent, David Giller subconsciously felt that Simon was probably in his twenties, and instinctively regarded Simon as a promising student who had just graduated from a certain university.

Hearing this question from David Giller, Simon realized something, but said honestly: "David, I studied computer science at Stanford for a while and then dropped out. I have no experience in this area. However, I I also have no previous screenwriting experience.”

"Directors and screenwriters are different," David Giller shook his head and said, "Speaking of which, if you can come up with some personal qualifications that are enough to convince investors, such as a student film, I may be able to help you pull it out. To this investment. Sadly, you did not. Simon, although this is a small amount of money, I am also responsible for my network."

Brian de Palma, who was still looking at Simon's split drafts with relish, also raised his head at this time and said, "Simon, it's really not that easy to be a director. However, these drafts are also enough to illustrate your personality. Talent. It's better than this. You can be my assistant director for the next "Butterfly Effect". After completing the experience of this film, even if David doesn't want to help, I can help you find a willingness to invest in "Lola Quick" "Run" company."

"I didn't say I didn't want to help?" David Giller protested with a dissatisfied smile, but also said: "Simon, Brian's idea is really good. If you want, this matter can be settled now. ."

David Gilles is the producer of The Butterfly Effect, and Brian De Palma is both director and producer. Hiring an assistant director on a temporary basis is entirely within the purview of the two.

If Simon is really just a newcomer who has just entered Hollywood with little experience, it is definitely a very rare experience to be the assistant of a well-known Hollywood director like Brian De Palma.

However, after more than ten years of struggle in the previous life, plus the memories of the other twelve people in his mind at this time, what Simon lacked most at this time was all aspects of experience related to film production. As Brian de Palma, the only thing that Simon can bring, maybe only a qualification.

After thinking for a moment, Simon shook his head and said, "David, Brian, I appreciate your kindness. However, although I can't prove it, I'm pretty sure I'm enough to direct a movie myself. So, David, you Can you see this? The funds I have now are enough to start "Lola Run". You just need to introduce an investor and sign a contract of intention to invest. If they are satisfied with the results of my pre-shooting , and then inject follow-up funds, otherwise, they can withdraw at any time.”

Simon is a very assertive young man, as David Gilles and Brian de Palma have learned in several encounters.

At this time, they were not too surprised to hear Simon reject Brian De Palma's proposal. Hearing Simon's plan, David Giller couldn't help but praised the boy's self-confidence in his heart.

"Simon, investing in movies with your own money has always been a very bad choice in Hollywood," David Giller said with a smile, but quickly added: "But since you Having put forward such a confident cooperation plan, I can help you. Of course, I will never guarantee success or not, everything depends on you.”

Simon said seriously: "I just need a chance."

David Giller nodded emotionally and said, "In that case, Simon, do you have any other requirements besides the above cooperation plan?"

Simon thought for a moment, and said: "The contract between me and Fox should still be used as a mortgage, loan a sum of money from the bank, and count the balance that Fox needs to pay, I should be able to raise about 250,000 US dollars. . "Lola Run

The filming budget of "For the time being, is calculated at US$500,000. The investor and I each contribute US$250,000, and each will account for 50% of the income in the future. My personal writers, directors and other labor are only a nominal $1 salary, but I demand absolute creative autonomy. "

After listening to this, David Giller couldn't help shaking his head again, and said, "Simon, $500,000 is just my most conservative estimate. In fact, I really hope you can use some more professional actors and casts. In addition, if With a little more care in terms of sets, soundtracks, etc., the final production budget of about $1 million will be more secure.”

Simon said in a relaxed tone: "David, what I just said is just an overall plan. If the budget is exceeded, as long as the investor is willing to follow up, the revenue share will definitely be higher. The only thing I ask for is absolute creative autonomy. I don't want others to interfere with my work."

"Okay, I'll take the time to get in touch with you," David Giller nodded, and then said, "However, your latest energy is still on the modification of the "Butterfly Effect" script."

Simon smiled and said, "Of course, this is my job."

"In that case," David Giller patted the script of "Lola Run" in front of him and said, "I will make a copy of this script later, so that I can convince investors."

Although the suggestion just now was rejected by Simon, Brian de Palma didn't take it too seriously. Hearing what David Giller said at this time, he handed over the draft of the scene in his hand and said, "Finally, put A copy of this one, I think it's more convincing than the script."

David Giller turned a few pages of the split-shot sketch that Brian De Palma had just been pressing in his hands, and said without nodding, "It is true."

After chatting about these things, the three of them reacted and found that there were not many people left in the originally lively restaurant, and the lunch brought by the waiters was completely cold. Everyone had to laugh and order lunch again to fill their stomachs. After that, I returned to the conference room in the morning to continue discussing the revision of the script of "Butterfly Effect".

In this way, until off-duty time, Simon made a copy of the script and the split draft of "Lola Run" and handed it to David Giller. Giller left Fox Studios after saying goodbye to Brian De Palma, still taking a taxi back to his newly rented home in the Montana district of Santa Monica.

The traffic was congested as usual during off-duty hours, and about half an hour later, Simon returned to his residence in Montana.

In front of a villa near Saint Vincent Avenue on the northern edge of Montana District, Simon got out of the car, sent the taxi driver away, and once again looked at the mansion covering an area of ​​more than 800 square meters in front of him, and his heart began to repeat it for the nth time since Saturday afternoon. A thought appeared that made him grit his teeth a little: Prodigal women!

Simon booked a Thursday viewing with a real estate agent last week to rent an apartment.

Accidentally was sent to the ucla medical center, Simon originally planned to cancel the appointment, Janet Johnston learned of this, immediately took over the errand with great interest, and sent the lease contract to Simon on Friday hands.

The single-family villa with three living rooms, three bedrooms and four bathrooms, seeing the information on the lease contract, Simon almost jumped out of the hospital bed.

Are you kidding me please?

How can a bachelor of his own need such a large accommodation.

Moreover, the monthly rent of $2,700 does not seem to be too high relative to the mansion in Simon's impression. But this is 1986, and even in Los Angeles, most people don't make $2,700 a month.

Then, when Simon raised an objection and was unwilling to sign the lease contract, a woman who was good actually started crying in front of the ward round doctor and the property operator, and while crying, she accused the miser for ignoring her hard work for a day. He is very rich but refuses to rent even a better house.

How can this be done.

Sign it.

In addition to being unkind, Simon really couldn't think of a more appropriate adjective.

In the end, what was even more irritating was that after being discharged from the hospital, Simon checked the villa that he had rented and found that the entire villa was empty, as if it had been looted. Except for the most basic decorations, all other furniture was completely empty. No.

Oh, and technically still furnished.

There is a bed in the master bedroom.

It's just, what if you don't have a mattress!

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