Chapter 42 Negotiation
We chatted in the performance department for a while, everyone was very enthusiastic, and I received a lot of Lin Nanguang’s contact information.
Squeezing time, I left here. There was a signboard at the exchange meeting, which was very conspicuous. Lin Nan went there alone, while Hu Ge stayed in the performance department.
"Should we go there and have a look? Didn't Laoban say that there will be many film and television companies, producers and directors coming?"
I don't know who mentioned it, Everyone looked in that direction with a tacit understanding. The school's intention was very obvious. This was equivalent to half a promotion meeting.
The clever students understood the meaning as early as the first time the teacher greeted him.
Lin Nan met an acquaintance from Shangying.
"When Director Lin came to Shanghai, he didn't say anything about going to the group to sit down. Mr. Ren was talking about you some time ago."
This is true, Lin Nan is the first The movie was made with the help of Shanghai Film Group Corporation, but later it became closer to China Film Group Corporation.
The post-production and release of "Into the Dust", as well as the promotion of "Stone" by Guangguang, suddenly stopped filming.
Mr. Ren will definitely talk about it, but after all, the film school is in the north, and China Film Academy is close, so it has a natural advantage.
“Next time, I have to catch a flight after attending the exchange meeting. Speaking of which, I haven’t seen Mr. Ren for a long time.”
“Then next time, let’s Advance..."
The person on the screen was smiling, and they both left their names in the sign-in book.
The Shanghai Theater Academy was very fancy and even invited some media.
Lin Nan saw many signatures from film companies such as Huayi, China Film and Xiying, famous directors and screenwriters, as well as art troupes, drama troupes and other units, as well as some TV series production companies.
The venue was already very lively. Taking advantage of the organizer's platform, everyone was chatting in a lively manner. It was difficult to judge whether it was true or false.
Cai Yinong from Tang Dynasty also came and was chatting with several screenwriters. Lin Nan also saw Lu Chuan.
Although "Kekexili" was a huge hit at the box office and the copyrights were not sold well, the Golden Horse Award for Best Film and the Tokyo Film Festival Jury Award made him a well-known director.
Lin Nan's entrance attracted a lot of attention, including Senior Brother Lu. He turned around and walked towards the crowd of Huayi in the distance.
Many people greeted Lin Nan, most of them were heads of film companies, and some directors and screenwriters.
The exchange meeting got down to business, starting with the film and television series data, dramas, operas and other outstanding works and awards in the past two years, which were presented to everyone in the form of reports.
The first half is quite official, but in the second half it becomes private. It details some of the good results achieved by the Shanghai Academy of Drama in recent years, especially giving examples of some outstanding students.
Lin Nan looked at the person next to him with a puzzled look on his face, and thought to himself that it wouldn’t be so straightforward. After all, it was also one of the three major art academies.
Unexpectedly, the person from Shanghai Film Academy smiled and lowered his voice, "Film and television exchange meetings, especially those held by schools, are actually the theme. You haven't been to the exchange meeting at your film school, have you? ”
The other party looked at Lin Nan with a positive expression, confirming that this was Lin Nan's first time participating in this kind of exchange meeting.
"I was hasty..."
Lin Nan turned his head and continued to listen.
“The film and television industry is changing with each passing day and developing vigorously. Those present here are the pillars of the domestic film and television industry. I also hope that everyone can give college students a chance to show themselves and give young people a stage..."
Lin Nan actually listened. The crew is growing every year, but it is far less than the growth rate of employees. Art colleges are also worried about the employment rate. It cannot be done by just a few vanguards.
There are too many examples of students from art schools who graduate but cannot engage in the industry. It’s not that they are unwilling, but that they don’t have the opportunity. The school’s starting point for thinking of ways to do this is highly commendable.
Art troupes and drama theaters generally prefer students from drama schools. The two drama academies have indeed produced many excellent drama actors, but after all, drama is not the mainstream.
The real exchange meeting comes later. Many companies have come up with projects and quotas, but they are definitely not important resources. This is enough. There will be a special audition channel for students here.
Companies also use this opportunity to talk about cooperation or solicitation between companies and directors and screenwriters.
Lin Nan socialized for a while and then took the opportunity to sneak out of the venue.
There are many students outside, and the college does this intentionally.
Many people's eyes lit up when they saw Lin Nan coming out.
A little girl ran over and said, "Hello, Director Lin, I am Wang Xiaochen from the 04-level acting department of Shanghai Opera..."
"I am Jiang Shuying from the 04-level acting department..."< br>
……
By the time Lin Nan saw Hu Ge, five people had already greeted him.
"Isn't there a reception and banquet later? Why did you come out?"
"I don't feel comfortable with that occasion. I have a long flight tomorrow and I have to recuperate tonight. Let me tell you.”
“Where to go?” Hu Ge asked curiously.
“California.”
Hu Ge nodded, "Then I'll treat you to another meal in the afternoon, just as a farewell meal for you."
"No problem."
......
Second That morning, Hu Ge drove Lin Nan to the airport.
In the waiting room, Lin Nan contacted Tom. He would arrive in Los Angeles around eight o'clock in the morning on the 5th.
After a twelve-hour flight, Lin Nan slept for eight hours. When he landed, another day had just begun.
"The air is not sweet..."
As the crowd poured out, many people holding signs to pick up the plane could be seen in the distance. Lin Nan glanced around, looking for Target. Someone was shaking cards, waving their hands, and shouting, "Lin, comehere..."
A fat man who looked to be in his thirties, with short brown hair and glasses , half a head shorter than Lin Nan, it was Tom.
"Welcome to Los Angeles."
After approaching, Tom spoke standard Mandarin and gave Lin Nan a hug.
When they met for the first time, Lin Nan was surprised by the other person's Mandarin. Finally, he learned that the other person had taken the initiative to hire a Chinese teacher and learned Chinese. The purpose was very simple, in order to facilitate communication with Eastern customers at work.
"Lin, they have urged you several times and have fallen in love with your script. You are simply a genius..."
Tom did not hesitate to praise him. He has worked for Lin Nan for so long. , not only easy, but also made a lot of money.
"I need you to help me find a professional lawyer this time. There can be no problems with the contract." Lin Nan said while sitting in Tom's car.
Tom who was driving was obviously excited when he heard this, "So, have you decided to sell the script?"
"Let's talk about the first one first, and the rest. What about other companies?”
“Many companies have contacted me, and many directors have also inquired, but they have not made it clear, but I am 60% sure that they will not give up. "
Lin Nan nodded. Tom had always delivered the news on his behalf, and the conditions he quoted were indeed not what a newcomer would ask for. At least here, he was a newcomer at the time.
"There's no rush. At worst, I can invest the money to make it myself and find a company to distribute it on my behalf. You think so." Lin Nan said with a smile.
“Yes, I have read every script you sent me. You really should come to Hollywood, you belong here.”
“Congratulations again, Berlin’s best Director. Oh my god, you are still so young. I was still taking the qualification certificate at that time..."
Tom kept talking all the way, and he was a talkative American.
Lin Nan checked into a star-rated hotel, and Tom asked him if he wanted to go to Hollywood. Giant companies in the film industry were there, as well as beautiful female stars.
"No, you can contact the people at Lionsgate and tell them I'm here."
You can play at any time, but at least you have to get down to business.
“Okay, let’s make an appointment tomorrow?”
“Tomorrow, let’s go to Santa Monica.”
“OK.”
Staying at the hotel, Lin Nan prepared for the meeting the next day.
Santa Monica, 22 kilometers away from downtown Los Angeles, is Lin Nan’s destination for this trip.
A resort with famous coastal attractions and the headquarters of Lionsgate Films in the United States.
The next day, Tom came over very early. As Lin Nan's agent here, he had the obligation to lead the way.
"Lin, we communicated with people from Lions Gate yesterday and they will greet us at the company."
"Then let's go." Lin Nan fastened his seat belt and said.
The car drove all the way to Santa Monica. Lin Nan was still thinking about his conditions. Lionsgate had always wanted to spend a sum of money to directly buy out the copyright of the script, but Lin Nan did not agree.
After a long time of back-and-forth, Lions Gate finally compromised and invited Lin Nan for an interview. This is what Lin Nan will do during this trip to the United States.
Lionsgate is an independent film company that originated in Vancouver. Last year's "Saw" created a box office legend with its small scale and huge potential.
The script that the other party liked this time was the "Latent" series. When Tom told Lin Nan about this, the latter could only think of fate. What a coincidence.
Arriving at the Lionsgate headquarters in Santa Monica, Lin Nan and Tom were greeted by a head of the production department and the director of "Saw", James Wan.
"Welcome, Director Lin Nan." Wen Ziren came up to greet him.
“Hello, Director Wen.” As a Chinese, Lin Nan had no problem calling him this.
“When Tom told us that the script was written by a young director, we couldn’t believe it until the news came from Berlin that Director Lin is really a genius.”
“ You’re welcome, “Saw” is amazing.”
"Thank you, but speaking of which, Leigh Whannell is not here today. He likes your script very much, almost to the point of fanaticism..."
Lin Nan felt quite embarrassed at this time.
"James, don't be in a hurry to chat, we still have business to talk about." Someone from Lions Gate interrupted Wen Ziren at the right time.
In a conference room, Lin Nan and Tom sat together, opposite Wen Ziren and two senior executives of Lions Gate. The importance Wen Ziren received was immediately reflected.
"Director Lin, if the cooperation can be successful today, if nothing else happens, I will direct it." Wen Zairen said.
An executive from Lionsgate spoke first, "Lin, it's nice to meet you in person. Our previous offer for the two scripts of "Insidious" was one million US dollars, and at that time Tom said you refused.
You know, there are many senior screenwriters in the Screenwriters Guild, and the most they can spend on a movie is more than ten or two hundred thousand dollars.
In view of this, we specially want to know about you. At present, you have written and directed three movies, which have been released. Both of them were huge profits, and the third one won the Silver Bear. You are very good.”
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