China Entertainment: Great directors start by winning actresses

Chapter 256 Discrimination
“Okay, I get it, David Smith.

In fact, Columbia and I both have great respect for Sue.

We very much admire what Director Su Zhe has achieved so far.

Sue's young age as a director surprised me, Columbia, and all of Hollywood. "

“Looking at the long history of the global entertainment industry, this phenomenon is a once-in-a-century spectacle, and it may be difficult for anyone to surpass it in the future.

In her early twenties, which is usually when people are still studying directing at university, Sue has already achieved such remarkable results.

We have great respect and admiration for Sue, so we decided to choose Sue to direct the Spider-Man reboot.

As for the film’s female lead, can we discuss that further after the audition? "Miss Milady nodded, expressing her understanding and agreement with David Smith's words.

This kind of business consideration is a normal behavior for any agent, and she is not surprised.

It's just that David Smith worked in Colombia before, so he can't say anything good about Colombia.

They hope to ensure that the artist's rights and interests are protected to the greatest extent through contracts.

In Hollywood, agents always try their best to get the best terms for their clients, and to achieve this they often have to engage in multiple rounds of arduous negotiations with all parties.

If it meets your expectations, we can discuss it further and sign a formal partnership agreement. "

"Okay, now that you've finished speaking, let me talk about business." Su Zhe waited for the two to finish speaking before speaking.

According to Columbia's internal estimates, based on the new version of the "Spider-Man" script written by Su Zhe, the production cost of this rebooted movie is expected to be between US$1.5 million and US$2 million.

There was a surprised expression on Miss Milady's face. Her eyes were fixed on the mobile phone in Su Zhe's hand, which should contain Spider-Man's special effects pictures.

“Given your and Columbia’s concerns about special effects, I’ve brought a small clip of Spider-Man that has been completed.

"But I must reiterate again that for the sake of the movie's box office prospects, I implore Miss Milady and Columbia Company to attach great importance to Su's opinions."

Although their respective thoughts are difficult to discern from their expressions, they are all experienced veterans and will not reveal their inner thoughts easily.

At present, Columbia and Su Zhe have not yet conducted formal exchanges on special effects issues, and the two parties have maintained a brief harmonious atmosphere.

"Jessica, notify the relevant departments of the company to gather in conference room 2, and let me know when they arrive."

Indeed, acting in the best interests of their employer is a core responsibility of a Hollywood agent.

At the same time, these are also important means for brokers to demonstrate their professional capabilities and fight for the interests of their employers.

Now, although the technology is more advanced and the graphics and special effects are better, the production cost remains high.

"Miss Milady, shall we discuss it here? I want to talk to you about the special effects production of "Spider-Man"." Su Zhe looked around, seeming to consider whether he should change to a more private environment.

These contracts not only represent the identity symbol and industry status of the artist, but also affirm the professionalism of the agent.

Therefore, we need to be very cautious and strict about the selection of special effects companies and the quality of lenses.

This is indeed no small matter.

These seemingly trivial requirements, such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, brands of daily necessities, etc., are actually carefully planned by the agent for the employer after careful consideration.

Columbia has always had doubts about the decision to hand over the special effects part of special effects blockbusters such as "Spider-Man" to Su Zhelai.

The reason why the contracts of big stars have such detailed and meticulous conditions is precisely because agents are well aware of the complexity and uncertainty of the entertainment industry.

Among them, the cost of the special effects part accounts for about 100 million.

Although they highly recognize Su Zhe's profitability, in the field of special effects production, not only Colombia but the entire Hollywood has reservations about China's special effects level. It is generally believed that China's special effects technology is at least twenty years behind Hollywood's special effects companies. .

Even ten years ago, the production cost of a globally famous IP movie like "Spider-Man" could be as high as one or two billion US dollars.

David Smith agreed with a smile, and at the same time emphasized this point again, intending to further consolidate Su Zhe's weight in the minds of Miss Milady and Columbia Company, which is crucial.

She paused briefly, and then gave the notice directly to her personal secretary.

However, considering that the film's cast has yet to be cast, a filming date is far out of reach, and a release date is impossible to talk about, there's still plenty of time.

Even if there is a dispute between the agent and the film and television company, it is a normal business discussion, and he as an employer neither needs nor should get involved.

"Okay, I'll make a decision after the audition." David Smith's response showed his approval and concession.

As he spoke, he took out his cell phone from his pocket and shook it gently, implying that the video clip he mentioned was stored in the cell phone.

"Please rest assured that Columbia and I have a very high opinion of Su, and we will fully consider his idea. After all, he is the director of this movie." Miss Milady acted very reasonable and readily agreed. Wei's request.

Generally speaking, Hollywood agents use their careful planning and excellent negotiation skills to successfully obtain many important rights and interests in contracts for their clients.

"Oh, this is really surprising news. Sue, it seems that you are very confident in the special effects company you chose and think they can produce shots that satisfy Columbia."

Giving 100 million yuan to the special effects company is indeed not something that Miss Milady, the president of Columbia Company, can make the decision privately.

Brokers play an important role in this situation. They not only have to act as negotiators, but also act as black faces when necessary. If any problems arise, brokers will also become the primary responsible person and stand up to take responsibility.

In such conversations where his own interests are involved, it is usually the broker who does the negotiating and he, as the employer, remains silent.

"Please tell me." After hearing this, Miss Milady gracefully stretched out her hand to signal Su Zhe to continue.

If possible, I wish we could watch this clip first.

Although she was surprised by Su Zhe's confidence, Miss Milady would not make an evaluation without seeing it in front of the camera.

Choosing to decide the heroine after the audition is a wise move made by the agent to ensure the quality of the film and the interests of the client.

They understand that these details are not only related to the artist's quality of life, but also reflect the artist's identity and status.

Large companies have strict decision-making processes, so meetings must be held to discuss.

There were dozens of participants sitting in the spacious and bright conference room.

At this time, the windows of the conference room were covered by thick curtains, and the room was dark. Only the projector cast a bright light on the wall, becoming the only focus.

"Dong Dong. Dong." With a heartbeat-like rhythm, Su Zhe connected to the computer through his mobile phone, and then connected to the projector through the computer to display a video on the big screen.

In this dark environment, everyone's eyes were fixed on the luminous wall.

The speakers in the house made a dull thumping sound.

Spider-Man's special effects are mainly reflected in his action scenes. Whether he is traveling between cities or fighting evil forces, every action is smooth and realistic.

The special effects team carefully designed Spider-Man's signature moves, such as using spider silk to swing between high-rise buildings. This scene was presented through special effects.

It makes the audience feel as if they are on the scene, feeling the lightning speed and the pleasure of flying freely.

"Wow, this novel special effect is great. Does it feel like you are actually on the scene?"

"This special effect is really perfect."

"It's really amazing special effects. No wonder this Chinese director is so confident that he doesn't need the involvement of Hollywood special effects companies."

"I really want to know, which scene in "Spider-Man" is this?" When everyone in the conference room saw this huge Spider-Man special effect, they all exclaimed in amazement.

Those who were summoned to the meeting had received relevant information and knew that the purpose of the meeting was to watch the special effects of the company's upcoming blockbuster, the rebooted version of "Spider-Man." After all, in special effects blockbusters, most of the cost is spent on special effects production, so this kind of thing usually needs to be decided through meetings.

"Turn on the lights." Miss Milady sat at the main seat in the conference room and ordered calmly.

Following her command, the originally dark room suddenly became brightly lit, and every corner was illuminated.

Su Zhe turned on his phone and played a short video of only a few seconds.

Although the time is short, the content is impressive. In the short film, Spider-Man shuttles freely between cities, with the high-rise buildings and bustling streets behind him passing by at an alarming speed, creating a strong visual impact.

This sense of speed makes people feel as if they can personally feel the pleasure and freedom of Spider-Man's flight.

When the short video ended, Miss Milady looked at Su Zhe with a satisfied smile on her face.

She was the first to applaud, "Bah, bang, bang." The crisp applause echoed in the conference room.

Immediately afterwards, other Colombian employees in the room joined in the applause and expressed their appreciation for Su Zhe's short film.

This short film not only showcases Spider-Man's cool moves and powerful abilities, but also presents many shocking visual images through advanced special effects technology.

These special effects make the audience feel as if they are actually on the scene and feel the infinite charm of the Spider-Man world.

At the same time, it also fully demonstrates the outstanding strength and exquisite skills of Tai'a Media Special Effects Company in special effects production.

"Wow, Su, you really gave me a surprise again. This kind of special effects surprised me that it was actually made by your special effects company..."

Miss Milady's words were full of surprise and approval. Although she did not say it completely, everyone present could feel the profound meaning of her words.

This is not just Miss Milady's personal opinion, in fact, the entire Hollywood is shocked by the strength shown by Su Zhe's special effects company.

However, in the face of such praise, Su Zhe seemed unusually calm.

"Miss Milady, prejudice makes people numb, and arrogance makes people blind."

Su Zhe spoke slowly, his tone revealing a kind of transcendent confidence.

“What makes humans different from animals is that we can transcend prejudice and accept and understand new things with an open mind.”

As he spoke, Su Zhe gently drew circles on his head with his fingers, as if hinting at some profound truth.

His expression and behavior showed a condescending attitude, as if he were looking at a group of uncivilized animals.

This attitude is not arrogance or contempt, but a display of confidence in one's own strength and vision.

Among the people at the scene, some people's expressions instantly darkened. In this land of discrimination.

Too many people are born with an inexplicable sense of superiority and are always used to looking down and looking down on people from other countries. Their hearts are full of arrogance.

However, at this moment, there was a Chinese director looking down at them from a completely different perspective, even with a hint of ridicule.

This role reversal made many people find it difficult to accept, and strong dissatisfaction and anger arose in their hearts.

Miss Milady also noticed the change in the atmosphere. She took a deep breath and tried to ease the sudden tension.

"To be very philosophical, Director Su is indeed the most profitable director in the world among the new generation."

Miss Milady's timely praise cleverly eased the tense atmosphere at the scene and suppressed the dissatisfaction of her subordinates.

She keenly observed the emotional changes of team members, and chose to avoid head-on conflicts with her rich social experience and shrewd interpersonal skills.

"A perfect display of special effects, Su," Miss Milady continued.

"You have successfully proved that the technology of your special effects company is not inferior to that of the major special effects companies in Hollywood.

So... now, let's move on to the specifics of the collaboration. "She stretched out her hand gracefully to indicate the direction of the next discussion.

Miss Milady's words not only gave Su Zhe full recognition, but also cleverly changed the topic, allowing the meeting to continue in a harmonious atmosphere.

Her wisdom and mellowness undoubtedly added more possibilities and certainty of success to this business negotiation.

"Pah..." Su Zhe smiled slightly and snapped his fingers at David Smith, signaling him to take over the next steps.

In this kind of business negotiation, even if Su Zhe is expanding business for his company, the role of the agent is still indispensable at this moment.

Therefore, Su Zhe chose to let David Smith, an experienced agent, lead the subsequent negotiations.

David Smith understood it and knew his responsibilities as an agent in this situation.

So, he stood up and greeted everyone in the room warmly: "Hello everyone, we are old acquaintances, so let's just talk."

Then, he took out a document from the folder and showed it to his chest.

"I have a detailed cooperation plan here. Please be patient and listen to me explain it in detail."

After hearing this, everyone in the room fell silent and focused on David Smith.

They know that the next negotiation will officially get down to business, and this cooperation plan will undoubtedly be an important basis for cooperation between the two parties.

Therefore, everyone listened with rapt attention to David Smith's explanation in order to better understand and evaluate the potential and prospects of this cooperation.

David Smith's voice echoed in the conference room as he listed in detail the quotations and production cycles of several top special effects companies for the script of the "Spider-Man" reboot.

This information is extremely important to everyone here because it will directly affect the budget, production schedule and final quality of the film.

He first mentioned Industrial Light and Magic, a company famous for producing the "Star Wars" series, with a quote of US$110 million and a production cycle of at least half a year.

Then he talked about Weta Digital, a company that had participated in the production of the "Lord of the Rings" series. Their quote was US$100 million, with a production cycle of seven to eight months.

Finally, he mentioned Cameron's Digital Field, which is also a company with a high reputation in the field of special effects production. Their quotation was also US$110 million, with a production cycle of eight months.

David Smith's words made everyone present think deeply.

These quotations and production cycles are undoubtedly huge investment and time costs, which are a big challenge for the film producers.

However, they also know that the strength and professionalism of these special effects companies are among the best in the industry, and which one they choose will have a significant impact on the final effect of the movie.

Miss Milady frowned slightly as she listened to these quotations and cycles. She understands that this decision is not only related to the cost and schedule of the film, but also to the quality of the film and the expectations of the audience.

Therefore, she needs to carefully weigh the pros and cons and make the wisest choice.

Su Zhe, on the other hand, still remained calm and confident. He has extremely high requirements for the quality of his scripts and movies, so he believes in no matter which special effects company he chooses.

All can present the world of "Spider-Man" in his mind.

"OK, I have finished reading the content. I think you will have no doubt that Industrial Light and Magic, Weta Digital and Cameron Digital are the top and most famous special effects companies in Hollywood and even in the world. ?”

David Smith closed the document, looked around at the people in the conference room, and asked this rhetorical question with a smile.

Of course, this was almost a question that needed no answer, so he turned directly to Miss Milady without waiting for a response.

"Miss Milady, I guess Colombia has already been in contact with major special effects companies.

I wonder if you and your team have any doubts about the content of this document I provided? "David Smith looked directly into Miss Milady's eyes and asked seriously.

(End of this chapter)