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Chapter 397 To be honest, I am also a producer

Monica also looked at Wang Shu. As an actor, she naturally hoped that the art film she starred in would not only be accepted into the three major European festivals, but also compete for awards in the United States.

Who would complain that the prize is too much?

Not to mention that if the east is dark, the west will be bright.

If you can't win the three major European awards, you can still compete for the Golden Globe or the Oscar.

Although it's a pity that he won the three major European awards but failed to win an Oscar, it's not unacceptable.

If you participate in both, at least there is a guaranteed option.

"I really can't catch up." Wang Shu shrugged.

"That's a pity." Matt Damon responded with a smile.

For Hollywood actors, the Oscar is the most valuable.

If we compare the Academy Awards with the three major European cinemas, we would naturally lean towards the Academy Awards.

Therefore, if a movie is aiming for an Oscar, then if it can win one of the three major European awards, then take it; if not, forget it.

Simply put, in the domestic entertainment industry, actors can only choose one between the three major European actor and actress awards and the Golden Rooster, Golden Horse and other awards. So domestic entertainment actors will definitely choose the three major European actor and actress awards without a doubt.

Because these are the three major honors in Europe, higher than the Golden Rooster and Golden Horse.

But if it is Hollywood, where the choice is only between the three major European actor and actress awards and the Academy Awards, then Hollywood actors will definitely choose the Academy Awards for Best Actor or Actress.

Because in Hollywood, the Academy Awards are the "hard currency", followed by the European Big Three, and then the Golden Globe Awards, etc.

Matt Damon continued: "It doesn't matter if I can't make it, as long as I can make it to Oscar."

It is now July 2008. If we make a movie at this time, if it fails to make it in time for the Academy Awards next spring, we will have to wait until the year after.

Moreover, if the finished film is submitted for review before next year's Academy Awards, it will not be able to compete for the Academy Awards the year after next.

Therefore, if you want to shoot a film at this time, you either have to take your time and wait until next year's Academy Awards to submit the finished film for review, and then compete at the Venice Film Festival before going on to the Academy Awards the year after.

Or, finish the film before December and premiere it at the Academy to compete for the Oscars.

Monica also smiled and said, "Yes, as long as we can catch up with the Oscars next year."

The year after next is too far away.

As actors, Matt Damon and Monica certainly hope to participate in the Academy Awards next year and the year after.

If they can get the role, they will naturally hope to finish filming this year and participate in next year's Academy Awards.

We'll wait until next year and see if there's a chance to continue competing for the Academy Awards.

Wang Shu certainly understood what Matt Damon, Monica and the others were thinking, and then he smiled and said, "There are still a few months left. If everything goes well, we should be able to catch up with the Oscars next year."

In fact, "The Tuner" could be a contender for next year's Academy Awards.

And the producers will definitely sign up to participate.

However, there are still a few months left, so Wang Shu has plenty of time to make another movie.

Although having two films competing for the Oscars at the same time is tantamount to fighting against oneself.

But Wang Shu’s situation is different.

When he first arrived in Hollywood, his status was far inferior to that of many well-known directors in Hollywood.

Therefore, if he wants to gain a foothold quickly, he cannot put all his eggs in one basket.

Although the two films are competing for Oscars at the same time, they are indeed competing against each other.

However, the chances of winning an award can be increased. Even if The Tuner doesn't win an award, this movie that is being prepared for filming still has a chance.

This movie may not win any awards, but "The Piano Tuner" still has a chance.

As long as you increase your chances of winning an award, you will always have a chance to get an Oscar.

As long as he has an Oscar, he will be more popular and have an easier time in Hollywood.

Afterwards, he established connections with many Hollywood filmmakers through private equity.

It will be easier to get along.

When Matt Damon and Monica heard this, they smiled and nodded, but they had different thoughts.

As for Kristen, Robert Downey Jr. and others, even if they have ideas, they currently do not have the corresponding connections.

"Twilight" has not yet been released, and Kristen is not yet the world-famous Twilight girl.

Although "Iron Man" has been released, Robert Downey Jr.'s reputation has not changed. He has just emerged from the quagmire of failure, and even though he had good connections before, he now has to start from scratch.

Matt Damon and Monica are different, they both have certain connections.

Especially Matt Damon, who is not only an actor, but also a screenwriter and producer.

In 2002, "Good Will Hunting", which he co-wrote with Ben Affleck, won the Best Original Screenplay Award at the 70th Academy Awards.

As there was still promotional work to be done, the few of them stopped chatting and exchanged pleasantries. Instead, they temporarily hid their thoughts and went into work mode one after another.

At the end of a day's work, there is a cocktail party.

As the director, Wang Shu naturally came out to participate.

During the cocktail party, Matt Damon approached Wang Shu with a glass of wine to chat, and the conversation turned to what Wang Shu had said during the day about preparing to shoot a script for an art film.

"Shu, to be honest, I'm also a producer." Matt Damon said with a hint of meaning.

"Oh?" Wang Shu certainly knew that Matt Damon was not only an actor but also a producer, but he pretended not to know.

"Haha." Matt Damon laughed twice and said, "I have produced several movies before, such as "The Untold Story" and "Let It Go."

"Of course, you may not have heard of it, but it doesn't matter."

"What I mean by this is that if you don't find a producer to invest in your script, I might be able to produce your movie."

After saying that, he glanced at Wang Shu with a look that said, "You know what I mean." Then he said, "The premise is that your script is indeed worth investing in."

In the Hollywood model, independent producers do not necessarily have to have money to invest.

The process is that independent producers get a movie script that they think is promising, and then go to seek investment. After obtaining investment, they find a director and actors and form a crew to shoot.

Independent producers are somewhat similar to contractors.

Hearing this, Wang Shu smiled and asked, "Why? Are you interested?"

This is not asking if Matt Damon is interested in making this movie, but if he has an idea for the leading actor in this movie.

Matt Damon shrugged his shoulders and said, "If it suits me, I'll have ideas."

"If it doesn't suit me, forget it."

Wang Shu nodded and said with a smile, "Then, let's find another time to chat about this?"

"Okay." When Matt Damon heard Wang Shu say this, he knew there was a chance, and he smiled back in a good mood.

(End of this chapter)