Chapter 060 Small Actions

Remember in one second [End of the God Station] Mobile phone user input address: m.xinwanben.com

Peter Sanders nodded, but said cautiously: "At least, Simon Westeros' driver's license shows that he is currently 18 years old. Ronald, if necessary, I can investigate."

Ronald Goldberg stopped talking, leaning back on the sofa and thinking.

As the president of a major Hollywood film company, Ronald Goldberg naturally knows what kind of attention an 18-year-old director's works will bring if they enter the theater.

A few years ago, the Hollywood actor Stephen Paul, who was a child star, directed his first movie "Falling in Love" when he was 20 years old. Although the quality of the movie was appalling, he only got hundreds of thousands of dollars after entering the theater. Dollar box office, but still attracted the attention of many heavyweight media including the "New York Times".

Now, Simon Westeros is only 18 years old, and this kind of gimmick weight is even heavier than 20 years old. Don't look at it's only two years old, but in most people's minds, 18-year-old is just a teenager, but 20-year-old is already an adult.

More importantly, judging from the film reviews of the media such as "Variety" and "The Hollywood Reporter", the quality of "Lola Run" is also far superior to Stephen Paul's play.

If you win this movie, plus the "Butterfly Effect" written by Simon Westeros, the two works will come together to formulate a complete publicity plan, which will definitely bring unexpected gains.

Thoughts came to this, Ronald Goldberg suddenly remembered another thing: "Peter, if I remember correctly, Simon Westeros signed the contract with us, and there are two priority options for the script. right?"

Under the option contract, the screenplay written by Simon Westeros must be given priority to Fox. Cooperation with other film companies can only be negotiated if Fox Pictures voluntarily gives up.

Much of the post-production work on "Lola Run" was done at Fox Studios, and even Ronald Goldberg had actually heard of it. However, no one paid much attention to the experimental film made by a young man, so no one has ever raised any objection to it.

However, once a lot of things are real, it will definitely be different.

Peter Sanders Hall Ronald Goldberg said this, nodded knowingly, but immediately shook his head and said: "Ronald, I have had the contract re-examined, and there is one more As an exception, Simon Westeros' films are not subject to option contracts. So he's not in breach of contract."

Peter Sanders is in charge of administrative work such as the drafting of the "Butterfly Effect" contract. When Ronald Goldberg heard this, he glanced at him with some dissatisfaction: "How could you agree to this kind of terms?"

Peter Sanders explained helplessly: "The Butterfly Effect was given the green light by Mr. Murdoch himself, Ronald, you are also aware of the situation at the time, we must get this project done as soon as possible. Moreover, no one was I think Simon Westeros can make a decent movie from such an obscure newcomer."

Ronald Goldberg waved his hand and didn't intend to listen to Peter Sanders' words, saying: "In this way, let Simon Westero send the copy over. The day after tomorrow, I just happen to be in the morning the day after tomorrow. If you have time, watch the movie first, and then talk about other things.”

Regardless of the reviews, Ronald Goldberg prefers to trust his own judgment.

Peter Sanders nodded, seeing Ronald Goldberg's intention to see off guests, he hesitated a little, and said: "One more thing, about Sundance, this time the judge David Anson happened to be It's my friend, I called him the other day."

Ronald Goldberg is well aware of Peter Sanders' character, and he's not a big guy, so he doesn't think he's going to lobby Simon Westero for awards at all.

Glancing at the movie reviews on the coffee table, Ronald Goldberg shook his head and said, "In the current situation, do you think Sundance will let "Lola Run" come home empty-handed? Tell your friend, it's unnecessary Do these little things. Simon Westeros fame is good for The Butterfly Effect."

...

After receiving calls all morning and learning that Ronald Goldberg wanted to see the finished film of "Lola Run" in person, Simon made a temporary trip back to Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon.

Ronald Goldberg watched the finished film Wednesday morning without much comment, except to double the price Peter Sanders offered to $2 million.

This is obviously still not what Simon is willing to accept.

So he simply rejected some other offers, and Simon flew back to Utah again in the afternoon, making up his mind to wait until Sundance was over before considering the issue.

On the other hand, with the high praise of "Lola Run" by various media at the beginning of this week, the attention of this film has gradually increased.

Although the Sundance Film Festival is not-for-profit, the project still uses standard commercial processes. Whether it is the subsidized Utah state government or advertising sponsors, they naturally hope that the film festival can gain more attention.

Therefore, when "Lola Run" began to attract attention, the organizing committee of the film festival continued to contribute to the flames, intentionally or unintentionally, and actively contacted more media to report.

Then, Robert Redford's praise for "Lola Run", the shortage of movie tickets for the film, the winner of a $200,000 screenwriting contract at Fox Pictures, the young director who completed the film behind the scenes, etc., all kinds of news appeared unknowingly in In the sight of more and more people, continue to raise

High on the popularity of Simon himself and "Lola Run".

park city.

Time flies to the second weekend of the Sundance Film Festival.

In a conference room at the Sundance Institute at the foot of the city's west ski resort, the judges of this Sundance Film Festival's feature film section, David Anson, Randa Haynes, Jane Benix, Kit T. The five of Carson and Amy Robinson are discussing the final awards results.

Although the chairman of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford has no right to interfere with the selection results of the judges.

Of course, at least on the surface.

Robert Redford was waiting in another office for a decision.

However, Robert originally thought that he had reached a tacit understanding with the five people in advance, but in the conference room, the discussion of the award was obviously divided into two factions.

On one side were Randa Haynes and Jane Benix, both of whom were very much in favour of giving "Lola Run" the Grand Jury Prize.

Kit Carson and Amy Robinson on the other side are more inclined to another film "Waiting for the Moon". As for "Lola Run", both of them felt that Simon was too young, and it was enough to give a special jury award. Of course, as compensation, Sundance's only technical award for photography can also be given to the other party. "Lola Run" is also well deserved in this regard.

Apart from the four, David Anson was a little silent.

After everyone quarreled, Kit Carson suddenly looked at David Anson and said, "Landa, Jane, why don't we do this, let's vote."

Randa Haines and Jane Benix also glanced at David Anson, hesitated, but agreed.

Then, there is no need for a show of hands at all, it is already two to two, and it is only necessary for David Anson to express his attitude.

David Anson looked at a few people, but remembered recent events in his heart.

Before the opening of this Sundance, he received a call from Peter Sanders, a friend of the current Fox vice president, hoping that he could suppress Simon Westero's "Lola Run" during the awards process.

Then, after the first weekend of the festival, perhaps because of the word of mouth of "Lola Run," or something else, Peter Sanders called again and said that it didn't have to be done.

But, it's not over yet. On Wednesday afternoon, he got another call from Peter Sanders.

Peter Sanders' tone was very helpless, but he said that Simon Westeros unceremoniously rejected Ronald Goldberg's very sincere terms of cooperation. Ronald Goldberg Berg was also a little angry, and learned that Simon Westeros wanted to be up for sale after Sundance, so he once again hoped that David Anson could influence the results of the awards.

After all this tossing and turning, who do you think you are?

Although David Anson is also a screenwriter, his job is actually a staff writer for Newsweek, and he doesn't rely too much on Hollywood.

Therefore, David Anson had decided not to get involved in these messes at all, and planned to let the other four make the decision.

Unexpectedly at this time, everyone put the final decision in his hands.

After hesitating for a moment, David Anson glanced around the other people, and then slowly said, "I choose "Lola Run."

Support (end this site) and share this site with those who need it! Can't find the book, please leave a message!