Chapter 1421 Quality Assurance
Obviously, Forest Pictures has no interest in becoming the "second dream factory"-
If this conversation is heard by others in Hollywood, it will probably encounter a group ridicule.
After all, at the moment in 2004, DreamWorks was indeed at the top of the Hollywood pyramid and became the benchmark for Hollywood independent film companies.
After a full decade of accumulation and growth, we have transformed after the huge success of the box office of "Monster Shrek". DreamWorks officially joined the ranks of top film companies led by Warner Bros. and Disney. Now when people talk about Hollywood When the pyramid is top, it is often said that "seven major film companies", including DreamWorks.
For any film company or new Hollywood player, DreamWorks is their ultimate goal. It does not rely on Wall Street capital or stock listing. It is a private company from beginning to end, and it completely relies on the three core creators. He pursued his dream with passion, but broke through capital barriers and reached the top of the industry pyramid.
This is undoubtedly a dream.
Which Forest Film is not willing to become the "second dream factory"?
Haha.
Of course, truly visionary industry professionals can see that, after ten years of rapid development, DreamWorks still faces the dilemma of poor cash flow turnover, and dreams are heavy in reality He frequently hit the walls under pressure, but in the end he was helpless to embark on the road of falling apart.
Although it is not the present, the ending of DreamWorks being split and swallowed by Wall Street is not too far away.
Anson understands this, relying on his past life memories; Lucas understands this, relying on his professionalism.
So, Lucas refused to be the second DreamWorks.
Later, when analyzing the reasons behind the success and failure of DreamWorks, professionals have expressed their opinions because this is not a simple problem. The reasons behind it are very complicated, but there is no doubt that capital is the core reason that cannot be avoided. .
On the one hand, DreamWorks lacks its own distribution capabilities. Although they have their own distribution channels in North America, they often need to cooperate. Paramount has become the company they have cooperated the most in the past decade, which means, They need to divide some of their profits.
On the other hand, the dream factory concept is to allow the director to complete the shooting in his own style according to the director's conception, break away from the constraints of excessive producers in large Hollywood film companies that interfere with the shooting of works, and "bravely pursue dreams", which is also a dream. The origin of the name of the factory brand -
The advantage is that DreamWorks has indeed become a paradise for directors, letting the imagination run freely and breaking the constraints at will, which gave birth to the unique and subverting traditional works like "Monster Shrek".
The disadvantage is that you believe in dreams too much and ignore reality. Although DreamWorks has launched countless classic works, more works are lost, which ultimately leads to insufficient income. The income of successful works is not enough to make up for the expenses of failed works. , causing problems with DreamWorks' cash flow.
Dreamworks' refusal to accept Wall Street's control has led to an increasing gap in capital turnover and eventually losing control.
In essence, whether it is DreamWorks or other large film companies at the top of the Hollywood Pyramid, how to find a balance between art and the market and continuously achieve profitability is an eternal topic. .
In other words, if DreamWorks can shoot and produce more successful works, the company will not go to the dead end of the split; at the same time, if DreamWorks can create more excellent works, then directors will be allowed to The space for making attempts in independent, artistic, and even failed works will be broader, and more excellent filmmakers and works may be born in the future.
Everyone understands the truth.
However, the question is, who can ensure that all the works are successful?
No one.
Precisely because of this, major film companies are tirelessly looking for wise and wise helmsman and making more correct decisions with a far-sighted vision; at the same time, excellent producers, directors and top superstars have also become popular among film companies. The object, eager to use their influence to ensure success.
Things are so simple.
The same is true for Forest Pictures. If Forest Pictures wants to become the second dream factory and stand at the top of the Hollywood pyramid; or, Forest Pictures doesn't want to become the second dream factory, they hope to go further on the basis of Dream Factory and truly become the top Hollywood player, then Ensuring the success rate of the work is the key.
It's simple to say, but it's challenging to execute.
It is precisely because of this that Anson's role is immediately highlighted, and he is equivalent to Steven Spielberg's position in the DreamWorks film department-
At the helm.
At DreamWorks, Steven's vision and judgment determine the development direction of the film department; while at Forest Pictures, Ansen is the quality assurance of the company's work.
Anson also has his own ideas about this. "We can't just work around me, just as DreamWorks can't just work around Steven Spielberg alone." "Outside me, Forest Film still needs to shoot other projects. I can be a producer but not a star, so that I will not be able to be clones, and the company's management and development will not be tied to me alone."
"As you said before, the greater the influence of the company and the greater the influence of mine, our voice in Hollywood can be essentially improved, and we will eventually become a high-level player, rather than a pawn at the mercy of others."
"After the success of three consecutive works, five works will not only increase the fault tolerance rate of Forest Pictures, but also the appeal and status of Forest Pictures in the industry. It will be different. "
No mistakes, one poem, one post, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one read!
"So, to some extent, the work of choosing options for the company is as important as the work of choosing options for me."
The simple words made Lucas look at Anson more—
So, Anson didn’t just speak casually?
Ansen spread his hands and posed for a smug attitude.
Lucas smiled in his eyes, but then he hid, "Producer? As you said, this is also work, mom said you need a rest."
Ansen The smile was stiff at the corner of his mouth and collapsed directly.
Lucas pursed his lips gently, and did not continue to joke this time, pushing the thick pile of items in front of him towards Anson.
Even if Ansen doesn't speak, this matter still needs Ansen to go through the purpose in the end.
Lucas knew nothing about the movie's seven or six orifices, but the most important thing was that. Without Anson nodding, he didn't know how to unfold the subsequent things.
"Some of these projects were sent by Edgar and compiled into a book by Noah. I am just reading in advance now."
"Some of them are my name under Forest Pictures If you collect it, look for more possibilities for cooperation."
(This chapter ends)