Chapter 964 964 Seeking Investment

The script of "Before Sunrise" was completed, but Hugo needed an investor, because Hugo didn't know anything about the procedure and structure of making a film, and he needed professional help.

Although Hugo can serve as a producer, it doesn't mean that Hugo can't take the money to invest. If "Before Sunrise" only invests a few million, Hugo can fully pay for it, but the problem is that he is not interested in these things. Without any concept, what is the content of the producer's work, how should it be executed, what is the difference between a good producer and a bad producer, Hugo is smeared in both eyes. For example, the first step, the budget. This is not Hugo.

How much does it cost to invest in a movie, and what is the cost difference between 500,000 and 2.5 million? Is it enough to invest a few hundred thousand in a movie like "Before Sunrise" that doesn't require too many actors and sets? But...how is the film calculated? How should the remuneration for the photography team, lighting team, and props team be calculated? Also, should publicity and distribution expenses be included in the budget?

Barbara... these are professional questions, Hugo is a complete layman. So, Hugo can invest himself, but he needs to find a partner.

However, recently, Glory to the Dead is in full swing to promote the album "Bath in the Morning Light", so Hugo's own personal time is very limited. Hugo originally thought that the "before sunrise" thing would have to go backwards, and it would take until October at the earliest. to the object.

David Geffen.

Counting Hugo's current contacts, in fact, he can contact a lot of people, especially for a script with a strong experimental nature like "Before the Sunrise", Hugo should cast a wide net, maybe the eight major film companies and their subordinates. Independent studios should put the script in and try it out. In addition, George Lucas, Barbara Broccoli, who I knew before, can all be contacted, and Hugo's previous films. Cooperative directors and producers can also try to get in touch.

But this is too aimless and inefficient.

Relatively speaking, Steven Spielberg and David Geffen, who have been close to Hugo recently, are the best candidates. On the one hand, Glory to Death is currently talking with EMI about the renewal of the contract. The meeting between Hugo and David will be a stimulus for Roger, which will bring great convenience to Henry's work.

On the other hand, Rick got a lot of trivial news. The company established by Steven, David and Jeffrey Katzenberg has gradually surfaced. At this time, Hugo took the initiative to send an invitation to cooperate, not only the opportunity It is bigger, and the two sides know the bottom line, and the cooperation will be more pleasant.

So, after comprehensive consideration, Joseph contacted David for Hugo.

Joseph has also gradually mastered the rules of the circle. He moved some hands and feet very cunningly. On the day of dinner, there was a radio program recording task for Glory to Death. In addition, there was a charity event that interacted with the children in the Children's Hospital. After participating in the promotion, Hugo went to the restaurant to make an appointment.

In addition to Hugo, there were also Henry, Rick and Joseph. Rick just said hello to David and left first. Henry and Joseph had a very pleasant conversation with David for a while, They said goodbye before the appetizers were served, leaving Hugo and David to talk privately.

On the surface, this is just a dinner for Hugo and David's friends. No business is involved. Without the presence of brokers, managers, and investment partners, it is difficult for reporters to make up news. In the eyes of people with a heart - Hollywood is a very small circle, Rick's appearance represents the possibility of Hugo and David's film cooperation, Henry's appearance means that David's Geffen Records seems to be moving, Although Rick and Henry both left early, Hugo stayed, and the content of the conversation was very intriguing.

A simple dinner can have different meanings at special times and special occasions.

"So, you took the initiative to ask me out today to talk about the band contract?" David is not a fool, on the contrary, he is very shrewd, and his personality has always been clear about love and hate. He is infinitely tolerant of friends, but true to enemies. color. Just now when David saw the large army appear, he actually knew what was going on, but he didn't mind, instead he actively cooperated. Because David also had his own purpose.

DreamWorks will be officially opened in October, and now David, Steven and Jeffrey are busy non-stop. Their goal is not just to set up an independent production company, they want to create a new bright spot that can change the landscape of Hollywood and become a top player in Hollywood without the help of a consortium.

Under such circumstances, Hollywood connections are extremely important, and uniting emerging forces is even more important. Hugo is not only the upstart of Hollywood's top power, but also represents the elite company of Endeavour behind him. From the perspective of exchange of interests, Hugo is a blue-chip stock worth investing in.

Therefore, David cooperated with Hugo's actions, because he also asked for something. Hugo borrowed his east wind, and he was not borrowing Hugo's momentum.

However, taking advantage of the situation, Hugo had not greeted him before, and he still wanted to make it clear. Of course, anyone who knows David knows that he is only willing to showdown like this to those he is close to. If it is a competitor or an enemy, David doesn't mind playing tricks in secret.

"No, the band contract is not in a hurry." Hugo was actually a little surprised by David's direct attack, but he could also feel that David was not hostile, so he answered sincerely, "I I'm here to seek professional advice today."

David raised his eyebrows slightly. He got an unexpected answer. In the past few days, there has been a lot of news about the new contract of Glory to the Dead. Records are the most powerful. After Sony Group acquired Columbia in 1989, it brought together its subsidiaries, including Columbia Pictures and Columbia Records, and became the largest record company in the entire US market in one fell swoop.

On the other hand, it is reported that Bertelsmann Records has also developed a great interest in Glory to Death. In fact, Bertelsmann Records was only an unassuming German record company based in the United States at the beginning, but it has merged with four medium-sized record companies: RCA Records, American Music Group (MCA), Arista (Arista), After Geffen Records, it immediately had the capital to compete with Sony Columbia Records. Geffen Records was acquired in 1990 and is currently operating as an independent label under Bertelsmann Records.

On a global scale, EMI is the well-deserved leader; but in the US market, the strengths of Sony Columbia and Bertelsmann are beyond doubt, and even Warner Music and Universal Music have some advantages over EMI.

Therefore, signing a contract to the death of glory, for the four major record companies in the United States, is just adding a cash cow - this is also no one will refuse, but the strategic significance is not large, because the new metal rock has risen from last year to this year. The momentum is strong, but it still can't shake the entrenched roots of country, pop and R&B in the US market - at this moment, "Bath in the Morning" has not made history, just won the championship for four weeks.

But for EMI, it's a different story. Therefore, EMI records have been making frequent moves recently.

David originally thought that when Hugo was looking for him today, he wanted to use Geffen Records to contain EMI Records and gain more initiative for the band, but now it seems that this is not the case, and David quickly restrained his surprise. He got up and said with great interest, "This is something I didn't expect. It seems that something new will appear. Let's order food first, and then talk slowly, how about that?"

David is a person who knows how to enjoy. He not only ordered appetizers, main courses and desserts, but also soup, cheese and a bottle of red wine. After the appetizers were served, David asked slowly. , "So, tell me something novel."

Hugo looked at David's enthusiastic expression and chuckled, "I'm afraid you will be disappointed." Hugo's teasing made David raise his eyebrows, and he continued, "Remember that I was in the Writing the script? I've finished the script now, and now I need to find investors."

David has a good memory, not to mention the news he cares about. Hugo's new work as a screenwriter, I hope he can invest, this is very special for David and for the upcoming DreamWorks, David and Steven's business in the previous few months will naturally pay off, but, Whether Hugo's script is worth the investment, and how much the return can be, is what David needs to measure.

Therefore, David was not in a hurry, but said with a smile, "George will definitely be envious when he finds out." This is George Lucas. The last time we met, George wrote about Hugo. I was very interested in the script, and I took the initiative to ask Hugo to show him the script to browse.

Hugo blushed a little, "David, are you making fun of me? I'm worried that George will throw me out in astonishment when he sees my script." George's words that day seemed to Hugo It's just polite words, he will never take it seriously.

David laughed, "Don't you worry about me too?"

"That's why I chose such a formal occasion." Hugo pointed to the restaurant environment around him, and answered tactfully, making David's eyes full of smiles, "I'm serious, I think my script is more experimental. , maybe it needs a person who is interested in it to invest, which is more appropriate."

"Whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, at least I'm interested." David lifted the red wine glass and shook it gently.

"Then at least for me, it's a good thing." Hugo said with a smile, and one sentence made David laugh out again.