Liu Qingshan smiled bitterly and spread his hands: "It's very simple, I don't have that much money now! Although I know that the few special effects artists I recruited can only be regarded as the second-rate level of your Hollywood, but with the help of Mr. Kram from Tianzhu , to barely pay their salaries.”
Martin Scorsese was stunned and immediately burst into laughter.
He didn't expect Liu Qingshan's reason for rejection to be so simple, and judging from the regretful expression on his face, it was obvious that he had been tempted before.
"Hahaha, Mr. Liu, you are indeed the young man I like. You speak straightforwardly, which is very different from some Orientals I know! Well, your reasons are sufficient, but I can also help you keep theirs for the time being. !”
"Thank you, Mr. Martin. Do you have any questions about the script?"
"I'm even more curious about that script. As an Oriental, and at such a... How should I put it, at such a young age, you can actually write important events in British history. Is this my understanding accurate?"
"No, no, no," Mrs. Helen retorted from the side, "Oh Martin, have you forgotten that Mr. Liu once wrote three scripts? And now they are in the hands of several directors in Hong Kong, and one of them has been filmed. , and the other ones will start filming soon!”
"Yes, yes, look at my brain!" Martin patted his head and looked like he suddenly understood, but the disapproval in his tone was still obvious.
Liu Qingshan would not blame this person's attitude. If it were him, he would have similar thoughts towards a young man who is only 22 years old.
Moreover, Martin is one of the top directors in Hollywood. He has seen countless excellent scripts, so of course he will look down on his own.
However, he had already been mentally prepared and did not panic at all when dealing with it.
"To be specific, I have four scripts that have been confirmed to be made into movies, and I believe that this "The King's Speech" will become a hit in the Writers Guild!"
Martin stared at Liu Qingshan for a long time before his tone became serious: "If you say so, I really have to read your script with my own eyes! Since it is the King's Speech, I really know that there has been such a person in British history. Characters, and the impression is very deep! If your script can pass my review, maybe I can decide where it goes! But I need you to tell me first, who did you give the fourth script to? Isn’t it also a kung fu movie? Bar?"
Liu Qingshan shook his head: "It is a love-themed movie. It is currently in the hands of director Han Guo. Their country's MCC company will invest part of it."
"MCC is interested too?" This time Han Shanping couldn't help but interrupt, "You kid, you didn't even tell me about such a big thing! We, Huaying, also invested part of it, so we can't spread this matter anymore! "
Mrs. Helen asked with great interest: "Dear Han, why do you value Mr. Liu's script so much?"
In his desperation, he didn't realize that he was speaking English.
Not only her, but also Martin Scorsese could see the secret inside, and he immediately seemed to be listening.
They all know Han Shanping's status in the Chinese entertainment industry, and the scripts that he can like are obviously not as simple as imagined.
Sure enough, Han Shanping explained: "Don't underestimate this kid. Not only does he have great kung fu, he can write scripts, he also personally planned a variety show, which is currently on the air. It only took two episodes to break the It has the highest ratings of similar programs in China!"
Mrs. Helen's face was filled with such an expression: "Let me just say, Mr. Liu has a sense of experience and maturity that is inconsistent with his age, and he also possesses ancient martial arts that are said to have been lost. I can't do anything for such a person. Not surprisingly!"
Martin was obviously not surprised that his wife was particularly interested in Liu Qingshan, "Baby, I want to change our schedule, at least until I see the script. Now I am more and more curious about Mr. Liu!"
Helen smiled proudly: "That's what I thought before, and Mr. Zhou's "Kung Fu" also has special effects produced by Mr. Liu's Snowland Studio. Don't you want to see it?"
Martin nodded frequently: "I have watched Mr. Zhou's "Shaolin Soccer". Many of the scenes are worth learning from. I heard that you have a special effects sample of a few minutes in your hand. Can you reveal a little bit about it?"
Zhou Xingchi smiled a little flattered and said: "That's no problem, I need Shanzi to agree to it!"
"They all call you Shanzi?" Mrs. Helen's focus was always unique.
"Yes, my friends all call him that, but it seems that there is no similar pronunciation in English." Liu Qingshan also responded quickly.
"Then I will call you Qingshan from now on! Mr. Liu, Mr. Liu, I always feel unfriendly when calling you!"
Before Liu Qingshan could react, Martin's title had been changed: "Qingshan, you asked someone to prepare personal information in advance. This time when I go back, I will not only help you get the Screenwriters Guild registration number, but also the Screen Actors Guild qualification." good!"
Liu Qingshan quickly thanked him. He was making arrangements in advance, especially in terms of scripts. His previous plan was to open the door to Hollywood in this way.
Scripts are the foundation of Hollywood. In its long-term practice, a mature development system has been formed around scripts, and this development system is worthy of learning and reference in China's film and television script work.
There are two types of scripts in Hollywood. One is scripts actively developed by screenwriters. After they finish writing, they sell the scripts to production companies through script agents or other channels.
This kind of script is usually called a "speculative script". It is called speculative because the probability of being selected is very low, but once it is passed, the rewards obtained are quite generous.
Outside of speculative scripts, more common script development involves screenwriters being hired to create.
When a producer comes up with an idea themselves or discovers an idea or work from elsewhere that is worthy of being made into a film, a screenwriter may be hired to develop it into a script.
The method Liu Qingshan chose was the first one, and the script factory under the Screenwriters Guild is something similar to an online mall.
Producers or script agents who are in need of scripts will open the website to search and give the specific price of the script they like.
Every script written by an unknown screenwriter will be buried. Only works with an estimated price will have the chance to rise from thousands of pages to the front pages.
Moreover, the higher the evaluated price, the higher the ranking. Liu Qingshan believed that the strength of his script would never go unnoticed like most scripts.
But with Martin's attention, it's different. At least it has made leaps and bounds. Regardless of whether he has the idea of shooting by himself, it is certain that he will be in the sight of more and more big-name directors.
Now this person has appeared, but Liu Qingshan doesn't think he will choose to shoot it himself, and he doesn't want it to be him.
Because "The King's Speech" is also a major Oscar winner in the future. Once the historical process goes as planned, his "The Departed" is bound to win the Oscar. When "The King's Speech" comes, the organizers will naturally not I will focus on the work of the same person again.
