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Ferguson was visibly surprised by Daniel's swift decision.

A project will only be finalized after several rounds of demonstrations. Of course, a small company like DD Pictures is not the same as the seven major levels of Hollywood. For companies like Disney and Paramount, it is normal for the production department, marketing department, and board of directors to go up and down for several months. , it is not uncommon for some projects to be put on hold for a few years. Independent studios like DD and Lionsgate certainly have their own advantages in decision-making. If Wei's The Punisher has something to do, they will start to do it.

But this does not mean that the demonstrations of various departments are unnecessary. That’s not the case, it’s just that the process will be much shorter. Everyone’s communication is not as bureaucratic as a big company. Maybe the person in charge of the marketing department will knock on the door and tell the production department the result after doing research. Unlike a big company, it is necessary to make a logical report and consider whether there are any points to be criticized. Finally, press it and observe the follow-up situation before submitting it to other departments. Other departments will not come right away. Research this item, but queue up.

The Daniel Investment Department of dd Films is a little more special. It doesn't have such a strict operating mechanism. Daniel's decision is basically the final decision. Therefore, Daniel deliberately controls his views. Generally, there are projects that are optimistic, and Daniel will express his views after going through a process.

But something special. Regarding Chain Saw, Daniel didn't intend to continue to procrastinate, and arranged a schedule. Casting and preparing for shooting will take more or less a month or two. In this way, it will be a bit tight to catch up with the Sundance Film Festival in January next year-this kind of distinctive low-cost film, Sent to Sundance for a swim. It is somewhat useful.

After getting Daniel's attitude, Ferguson certainly would not express any objection.

He called David right away.

Are you going to make another horror movie?

This is the first sentence David said when he entered the door.

The production team of Ghost Omen has not yet been formally established. Daniel started another film of the same kind, which is really unreasonable.

Yes, but there are already directors and screenwriters. I let the director and Ferguson be the producers. For casting, you send him a casting director. You don't need to do much other work.

Danny has clearly figured out what to do with the movie in the short time it takes.

In fact, because of his lack of knowledge and experience in horror movies, the best way is to leave it to the original crew as much as possible and not change it.

Even for production work,

Ferguson hangs the name. It is also for the purpose of coordinating affairs with DD Films and various departments. In terms of creation, it is still dominated by James Wen and Ray Warner, especially the latter.

David heard that Daniel had arranged to this point. That shows that this project is imperative.

Is the script wonderful?

It's not bad, it's relatively new, and it should be able to satisfy the appetite of horror movie lovers. Daniel said here, and suddenly smiled and looked at David, To be honest, I don't think my movie will be lower than your box office. North America.

How much do you intend to invest?

Daniel stretched out four fingers.

David curled his lips in disdain, That's nothing special. The budget of Omen of Ghosts is only 35 million.

No, no, no, it's not 40 million, Daniel shook his four fingers, it's 4 million.

David's eyeballs were about to pop out.

However, he now understands why Daniel agreed to produce this new horror film while Ghost Omens is in progress, because the two parties are not at the same level at all, and Ghost Omens with an investment of 35 million is already a big deal in an R-rated film . The 4 million film is considered a venture capital investment at best - it makes the best money, and it won't lose much if it loses.

But Daniel is clearly very optimistic about its box office.

Since you think it might do well enough, why don't you vote more?

Daniel came out from behind Melissa's desk, For this kind of film, the more investment, the better. If the investment is not enough, the creator must give full play to his ability and have enough urgency. quality is of great significance.”

Ferguson, please contact me to see if James and Warner can come over now, oh, are they in Los Angeles?

Ferguson nodded. He just saw the note on the contact page of the script. Before August 31, they will be in Los Angeles. Obviously, the two joined the dream-seeking army full of dreams and impulses. Centralized place, to convince some investors, to allow them to start this project.

Very good. Inform them. I'll talk to them in person. Daniel wrinkled his nose. To be honest, I don't like horror movies at all. After the film is finished, David, you can see the effect.

Film? You think too much.

Really? Daniel would not tell him that the first part of Saw was filmed in only 18 days. The biggest reason was of course the limited funds. Now he has given more than two million yuan, which may be extended to One month, but it's almost there. It should be completed before October this year. There should be no problem.

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Are there other projects that you are more optimistic about?

It's not suitable to operate too many projects independently at the same time. Daniel shook his head, If you don't have any suitable scripts, you can communicate with the seven majors, and we can invest in some of their plans. When I come back to pick up new movies, We may have to invest some of that as well.”

Oh, by the way, I described that kind of movie to you, haven't you seen it?

Daniel was talking about The Hangover, a movie he was almost determined to get. It wasn't supposed to come out until 2009, but the script should be out by now, Scott Moore and Todd Phillips, two stubborn people. Always looking for investment. Therefore, Daniel can't figure out the script by himself, otherwise the two sides will compare it. The latter must have plagiarized.

He couldn't tell Ferguson, David, and Cusa the specific plot-it was too scary.

He could only give a general description, Similar to the kind of comedies with amnesia or memory confusion, with a heavier taste and a novel plot, preferably lively, with more main characters, three or four some type of.

However, none of the three parties has yet obtained the script. It's possible that Todd and the others didn't come to the door.

If dd is required to take the initiative to contact them, the initiative to negotiate will be even smaller.

However, the two have been looking for investment for several years. It wasn't until 2009 that he got what he wanted, and Daniel really didn't have to worry.

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Soon, both James and Warner came, and there was an uninvited one. Jason Zhu.

When we first collaborated, the gap between the student director and the new idol was not small, but it was definitely not as dire as it is today.

One is still a student, and the other is already the top actor in Hollywood.

However, fortunately, once Americans are familiar with each other, the difference in status will not affect daily interactions that do not involve interests.

James and Warner were both 27 years old when they wrote the script for Saw. Both of them lost their jobs one after another. As old friends and classmates, they are determined to work together. Hollywood dream attraction. Let them come from far away Australia, but the ideal is very full, the reality is very skinny. After the script was formed, they did not dare to find a big company-sometimes, it is easier for the fledgling to succeed. Take Saw, for example. Daniel knew that at least Lionsgate was optimistic about the script. They gave a budget of nearly 1.5 million and let the two of them toss.

Under normal circumstances, facing this kind of project, 300,000 to 500,000 is relatively normal, and a little more, 1 million is the cap.

So it can be seen that Lionsgate is still very optimistic about it, at least in this investment-level movie.

However, because of the shrinking of the two, the script was invested in some film funds, some people would not read it at all, and threw it directly into the trash can, and others, the standard was limited, and they couldn't tell whether it was good or bad. Looking at the resumes of the two people, the Australians have never worked in Hollywood-it means they have no connections at all, and this will subtract another three points.

Until James met Qiao Sen, who is also Chinese, at a party-he still received a lot of attention because of the filming of Silent Love, and he also filmed some short films later and won several awards. Therefore, James was also in the mood of giving it a try, and contacted Qiao Sen. After all, they are all Chinese, and they have a three-point love when they meet in Hollywood.

Qiao Sen also helped him ask a few investors who sponsored him to make short films, and none of them had any interest in horror films.

It was not until later that Qiao Sen decided to call Daniel, which was the last attempt.

James and Warner were hit hard at the beginning. When they heard that they were going to vote for a studio that had just produced a 400 million-level movie, they almost stopped Qiao Sen.

When they received Ferguson's call, the two jumped up and down for several minutes before rushing to DD Films.

Ferguson also didn't tell them that it was Daniel who wanted to interview them in person, and he specially invited Qiao Sen to accompany him—at least Qiao Sen was more familiar with Hollywood. If they had known that they were meeting Daniel, they might not have gone to see Qiao Sen. It would be the same with or without him. They had no equal status in front of Daniel at all.

Nice to meet you, you have a genius idea. Daniel didn't plan to spend too much time on this, because it was unnecessary, so he went straight to the point, I read the script of Chain Saw, and it feels pretty good , so I came to chat with you about the creative ideas at the time, and did you have any special requirements for shooting? We can communicate frankly and openly.”

Saw?

Daniel was stunned for a moment, Oh, it's your script, what about the name? I think it's more appropriate.

Yes, it's great.

As long as you like it, this can still be discussed. So, who will talk about the creation process?

James licked his lips, looked at Warner, and beckoned him to speak.

Warner is a big boy who looks very shy, It's like this, when I was young... (To be continued)

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