Hollywood Hunter

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Who is Daenerys?

When Simon heard this question, he suddenly remembered Long Ma's long list of domineering titles.

Stormborn Daenerys, the Unburnt, Queen of Meereen, Queen of the Andals, Royna and the First Men, Ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and Guardian of the Realm, Khaleesi of the Steppe, Breaker of Shackles , the mother of dragons.

only.

This cannot be said.

Say it for fear of scaring you.

Looking at the document in his hand casually, Simon shook his head calmly and said, "I forgot where I saw this name, I thought it was very interesting, so I used it."

Sandra knew that Simon was talking nonsense when he noticed the nonchalance when he said this. However, when she glanced at George Norman and Jennifer Redbold across from them, Sandra didn't break it, but just smiled in agreement.

Jennifer Leibold, who was holding the coffee cup, also did not speak, and there was a smile on the corner of her mouth.

George Norman didn't think much about it. After Simon had roughly read the registration materials of the two companies, he began to explain some precautions to him.

After more than an hour in this way, it was confirmed that Simon had no other problems, and George Norman and Jennifer Redbold got up and said their goodbyes.

Simon and Sandra send the two out of the villa together.

Everyone had been there again, and when they were about to get into the car, Jennifer Redbold finally summoned up the courage and asked Simon, "So, Simon, are you planning to make a movie yourself?"

Simon nodded with a smile: "Yes."

Feeling the boy's gaze at her, Jennifer suddenly didn't know what to say, smiled shyly, and said, "Then, I look forward to seeing it in the future."

"If you're interested," Simon replied. "Next year's Sundance Film Festival, you can come to Park City."

Jennifer showed a puzzled expression: "Sundance?"

The girl's reaction is not surprising. The Sundance Film Festival initiated by Robert Redford has only been held since last year, and will only be held for the third time next year. In fact, it wasn't until more than a decade later that the Sundance Film Festival began to attract more and more attention.

Simon explained patiently: "This is a film festival initiated by Robert Redford to support independent films. It will be held in mid-January. In fact, even if you are not interested in films, going to Park City in January is also a very good choice. , the ski slopes there are amazing.”

Jennifer naturally knew Robert Redford. Hearing what Simon said, he nodded with a smile, and said, "Okay, if I can spare time, I'll definitely go there."

After chatting for a while, Jennifer got into the car waiting on the side of the road.

With the funds in place and the company registered, Bill Rock, the production assistant hired by Simon, also made a budget for "Lola Run".

According to the shooting specifications given by Simon, the entire film is expected to cost $650,000.

So, just Janet's check was enough.

However, since he gave up his cooperation with Orion, Simon himself hopes to invest some money in it.

Before Janet took out the check, Simon had sent his contract with Fox to several banks for mortgage evaluation, and the terms of the contract involving the sharing of video tapes and television rights were still very valuable.

After review, Wells Fargo was willing to give Simon a mortgage loan of up to $100,000, with better conditions than several other banks, and Simon agreed without hesitation.

The federal annual tax filing deadline is April 15, and you can apply for a six-month extension. Simon does not consider the issue of withholding taxes for the time being.

Therefore, for the basic salary of $200,000 in the contract, excluding brokerage commissions and daily expenses, Simon can also contribute $150,000, including the loan from Wells Fargo, making a total of $250,000.

After some negotiation, Simon contributed $250,000 and Janet contributed $400,000. The two people's interests in the film were distributed in full proportion to the investment, with Simon accounting for 38.5% and Janet accounting for 61.5%.

In addition, Simon also completely gave up his own personal director, screenwriter and other salaries. Janet had a check for $680,000 in full, apparently emptying her wallet, and Simon was very grateful for it, and she had no intention of seeking more benefits for herself.

After solving the most important financial problem, Simon also completed the script modification of "Butterfly Effect" around August 15, and then began to invest in the production of "Lola Run".

Then, Simon once again deeply realized the truth that being in Hollywood connections is more important than ability.

Thanks to the help and guidance of Jonathan Friedman, David Giller, Brian De Palma and others, the set-up of the crew was much smoother than Simon had imagined.

Santa Monica.

In the busy work, time has entered September unknowingly.

In an office building on 16th Street in Midtown, Daenerys Pictures is headquartered here.

Simon rented three offices in the five-story office building at the end of August.

Under the introduction of David Giller, Simon hired another producer during this time, named Ron MacMillan.

Ron McMillan is a thin middle-aged white man, about forty years old. It is said that he also worked as a set designer in Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver". This time he is also the first. Producer

people.

The reason why David Giller introduced him is that the other party is very good at coordinating the shooting of outdoor scenes, which is obviously what "Lola Run" needs most.

However, having been with Martin Scorsese's crew ten years ago, and still unknown for so many years, Simon was still somewhat suspicious of the other party's ability. Ron MacMillan obviously also felt that Simon, a young man who might only be in his twenties, wanted to make a movie very unreliable.

Therefore, the two sides worked together for a whole week before they recognized each other.

In terms of salary, Ron Macmillan is also unceremonious, asking for $1,000 a week.

The crew budget is not generous, Simon suggested to sign a contract with a basic salary plus profit sharing, but was rejected by Ron MacMillan. The middle-aged man is obviously not optimistic about the prospects of "Lola Run".

After some bargaining, Ron Macmillan's weekly salary was finally determined at $850.

The shooting cycle of "Lola Run" has been basically determined to be six weeks, and the preparatory preparation will probably take the same amount of time, that is to say, Ron MacMillan will be paid $10,000 for twelve weeks of work.

Compared to those formal commercial films, this pay is obviously very shabby, but for "Lola Run", Ron MacMillan is definitely the highest paid behind-the-scenes crew member.

Fortunately, after signing the employment contract, Ron Macmillan also showed enough professional ability.

Entering September, the most important job of the crew is to select actors for all the roles in "Lola Run". Simon will work for "Butterfly Effect" for another week at the end of September. Therefore, the casting work of the crew must be within three weeks. Finish.

In the plan, Simon will make the final revision to the script of "The Butterfly Effect", and Ron Macmillan will also replace Simon to select the lighting, sets, props and other behind-the-scenes staff.

If all goes well, "Lola Run" is likely to start filming in early October, like "The Butterfly Effect."

In an office temporarily arranged as an audition room.

There were four people sitting behind the audition table, with Simon and Ron McMillan in the middle, and next to Simon was Sandra Bullock, who, as the heroine, was cooperating with the potential male lead today. Next to Ron McMillan is a woman in her early thirties named Linda Vargas, the casting director of "Lola Run," who was also introduced by David Gilles.

After interviewing another young man who auditioned for Lola's boyfriend, and when the other party left, Ron MacMillan once again mentioned another thing: "Simon, in any case, I still recommend that you hire a professional photographer. If you want to learn photography, you can practice it in private, it’s too rash to practice with this film.”

Simon wrote down a few notes on the actor's profile just now, and said to Ron MacMillan, "Ron, do you think this movie has high requirements for the photographer?"

Ron McMillan nodded and said, "Of course, there are so many shots that need to be shifted, and there are many very complicated lens movements. If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have to mention it to you again and again."

Simon said: "Then, Ron, our production budget is only $650,000, and in any case, it is impossible to hire a photographer who is too good. Rather than having a mediocre person in this position, it is better for me to do it myself. I I've already shown you a lot of my ideas for shooting various scenes, so let's stop this matter, let's interview the actors as soon as possible."

Having said that, Simon turned the page of the information in his hand, glanced at the name on the information, his expression was a bit strange, but he still ordered the recently hired first official employee of Daenerys Pictures Susan Landis Shout out to the next auditioner to come in.

Seeing that the two are no longer at odds, both Sandra Bullock and Linda Vargas on both sides of them refocus on the roster at hand

As another young man entered the door, everyone looked over.

This is a tall, handsome looking young man, wearing an everyday t-shirt and jeans, with long hair and a layer of stubble. It's just that the young man obviously had some eight-character steps when he walked.

Simon recalled the "Lola Run" in his mind, and found that the original Lola's boyfriend Manny seemed to be walking in eight-character steps.

Is this a coincidence?

and.

When Simon sent out this audition invitation, he didn't expect the other party to participate in the audition.

Linda Vargas, who was sitting next to Ron Macmillan, and the other young people stood still, glanced at Simon and Ron, and said, "Then, Mr. Keanu Reeves, can I introduce you first? alone?"

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