The crowds in front of the Festival Theater gradually dispersed, and most of the buyers who were interested in the film made appointments to discuss it tomorrow.
Samantha from Focus Features walked at the back and Kelly Gray accompanied her out of the theater. Samantha, who is close to fifty and in good health, chatted with Kelly about the movie: "The three scenes of the male protagonist at the beginning, middle and end are very impressive. You have a good sense and have chosen a good actor." Li was happy when she heard this: "He has outstanding appearance, first-class acting skills, and a poor background, but he is very spiritual." Samantha's eyes suddenly turned to the side of the theater door and looked at the people there.
The male protagonist in formal attire is reflected under the street lights, like a beacon in the dark night, which is particularly eye-catching.
She came from Hollywood and looked directly over there: "Kelly, I will recommend this drama to the company." Kelly knew there were other conditions as soon as she heard it, and waited patiently for the other person to continue.
Samantha added: "Such an outstanding actor, I really want to get to know him." Kelly had worked hard in Hollywood and could understand the meaning of these words. Without any hesitation, she declined: "Sorry, he wants to follow me later. Go back to Atlanta." Samantha nodded slightly: "I took the liberty, Kelly, we will work together again if we have the opportunity." There was nothing strange in Kelly's smile: "Okay, goodbye." biqμgètν.net Samantha did not say any more Talk about the movie, just get in the car and leave.
Focus Pictures, where she works, has a production and distribution style that favors the arts. Coming here is more of a favor from the company's partner Louise Meyer.
Samantha originally wanted to cheat and try to see if the actor who looked very good was as amazing as in the movie.
You can't get it, and you won't force it. There is no shortage of handsome men in Hollywood. Kelly secretly cursed a piece of shit, bitch, and waved at the streetlight.
When Martin came over, the car also arrived, and the two got into the back seat together. Kelly couldn't help but said: "Those bastards in Hollywood can make trouble anytime and anywhere!" Martin said: "Louise will fight you if she hears this. You are no match for her." Kelly asked: "Where do you stand? Whose side is it on?" Martin said calmly: "I will tear off all your clothes." Kelly did not mention what happened just now, but said: "I have a beach villa." Martin hugged her and kissed her hard: "Rich lady, you finally realized your conscience and want to give away a house!" Kelly resolutely attacked this unrealistic fantasy: "You think too much." She had other ideas: "I'm going to have someone renovate it. How about adding an iron chain to the highest foyer?”
"It's not good." Martin understood what she meant and decided to tell the truth. After all, he was the one who suffered: "I was almost exhausted during the filming of that scene. I couldn't do it alone. I needed to use machinery. You can add a swing. It's okay. Kelly leaned against him: "I'll have someone get the plan as soon as possible." Ten minutes later, the two entered the same suite in the same hotel.
Martin couldn't figure out why. Kelly had a particularly strong opinion about Hollywood tonight, so she specifically called Louise in the middle of the call and put the call on playback.
Louise on the other side was so angry that she threw the bottle. .........The Savannah Film Festival lasts for a week, and there will be three subsequent screenings of "Zombie Gigolo", and media reporters have been invited one after another.
The cast and crew remain in Savannah. The Women's Association helped contact the liberal media and conducted an exclusive interview with the crew.
The entire crew is naturally a fighter for equal rights, and so is the plot of the movie. Martin wanted to fully understand the operation and management of Hollywood movies, so he said hello to Kelly Gray and joined in the negotiations between the "Zombie Gigolo" studio and various distribution companies.
Most of the movie companies offered lower bids, and the talks basically collapsed. The only remaining North American distributors still negotiating with the studio are Lionsgate and Warner Bros.
The two companies have a clear attitude and are only talking about buying out the copyright, not box office and copyright sharing agreements. Overseas publisher representatives in Europe, India, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Latin America are also talking about buyouts with the studio.
"$3.5 million, full copyright buyout." Breitner of Warner Bros. was very forceful: "If you are not satisfied, I can only say sorry." Big companies are not short of small-cost movies, but there are piles of low-cost movies in demand. Released with them.
Dave replied: "Please wait a day, we need some time to discuss." Martin was very self-aware, only wearing ears and eyes, and never said a word from beginning to end.
Subsequently, the studio held a third negotiation with Jeffs of Lionsgate Pictures, and Lionsgate Pictures raised their offer to their maximum price of $2.4 million.
Since Lionsgate does not have the ability to distribute overseas, it only needs the North American copyright of the film. Kelly Gray then rushed over and held an emergency meeting: "We have a clear goal. If the price is right, we will sell the rights to the film and put it in theaters." Dave said: "I suggest choosing Lionsgate Pictures and selling the North American rights to Lionsgate. , overseas copyrights are sold separately, so the operating space is wider." In fact, Kelly is satisfied with US$2.4 million, but she doesn't mind earning more.
Kelly asked: "What about the release plans provided by Warner Bros. and Lionsgate?" Benjamin took the initiative and answered: "Warner Bros. initially plans to release it in March or April next year. They have a big business and don't care about the time cost. He wants the film to be screened in theaters as soon as possible, but he has a bias in his heart: "Lionsgate is a small company with tight financial resources and does not want to bear too much time cost. If they buy the copyright, they will immediately push it into the Film Association's classification. In mid-November, they will have This is a horror film that was temporarily withdrawn, just in time to top Zombie Gigolo." Kelly was also thinking: "What if the ratings don't go well?" Benjamin said: "Learn from "Your Mother Too", don't go through the ratings, just watch it directly ." Kelly knew about this movie, a film by Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron. Good Machine Distribution Company was dissatisfied with the mpAA rating and went directly to theaters. Not only did it take tens of millions of dollars at the box office in North America, but Alfonso Cuaron also Got an Oscar nomination.
This is not unique in North America. Under normal circumstances, if you can leave the rating, you still have to leave. Small companies pay attention to quick results. Dave added: "Lionsgate plans to screen small-scale screenings in California and Georgia first. If the screening results are good, they will continue to invest resources in publicity. If it is not ideal, they will continue to invest in two or three rounds." After the screening, it will be launched into the DVD and video tape market." Kelly said specifically: "I understand that the screening scale of small-cost movies is slightly larger, and the cost of publicity and distribution is much higher than the cost of production." Martin has been serious Listen, what comes to mind is The Blair Witch Project and The Haunting of Ghosts .
Kelly made a decision: "It is not in our interests to sell global copyrights uniformly. We will split the copyrights and sell North America to Lions Gate. Europa Company intends to purchase European copyrights and sell them to them." Gray Company urgently needs funds to invest in studio renovation: "Other overseas companies will wait and see how the screening situation in North America goes. Dave, tell them and we will send someone to talk to them." Dave has mastered the entire process of project investment and has a particularly broad space for overseas accounting, and said: "I Notify them." The Savannah Film Festival has not yet ended, and the studio has officially signed an agreement with Lionsgate Pictures. The full North American rights to Zombie Gigolo were sold for US$2.4 million.
Don’t think about the share-sharing agreement. For small-production B-level movies, the distribution company does not have all the copyrights in its hands and is reluctant to invest resources in promotion and distribution.
The studio has been negotiating with Europa for half the morning, and the latter bought out the European rights to Zombie Gigolo, including Russia, for $1.2 million.
After the agreement was signed, Blanc came over specially to chat with Martin, who had no sense of presence.
"Your wonderful performance makes this mediocre B-level movie very interesting." He said to Martin: "If you want to be a star, the film production market in Atlanta is too small." Martin roughly said: "When the film is released, I will go to Los Angeles." Blanco said with a smile: "Looking forward to seeing you in Los Angeles." Martin specifically mentioned the director they both knew: "Michelle said he settled in Los Angeles, and I will definitely come and visit him. Let's have a drink and chat about French food and British dark cuisine." Blanc smiled even more happily and said politely: "I'm looking forward to that day." The studio sent someone to accompany the overseas buyers back to their respective places. market.
In Latin American markets such as Brazil and Mexico, once a film performs well in North American screenings, it is not difficult to sell the rights for millions of dollars.
Including Australia, New Zealand and certain markets in Asia, the studio expects to recoup the stated production cost of $6 million.
For the film's two major investors, it's a big win. When Gray Films really opens the door to Hollywood and can use the box office distribution channel to produce similar projects, there will be more places to make accounts.
The fact that the film was purchased by Lionsgate means that Martin will definitely become the leading actor in a theatrical movie.
This is a qualification that can be achieved. On the penultimate day of the festival, Martin returned to Atlanta in Kelly's car.
Kelly was in a great mood: "Benjamin talked to me yesterday. After he takes a month off, he will prepare for a new movie." Martin asked: "Or a B-level movie?" Kelly smiled: "He is good at these, shooting I'm not worried about anything else." Martin asked vaguely: "Does this still work like this?" Kelly clasped her hands on her lap: "Vincent and Sophia are willing to invest, why should I refuse such a good thing?" Martin said casually: "It seems to have benefited a lot." Kelly stretched out her finger and raised his chin: "I will support you no problem." Martin couldn't help laughing, but he never asked how much Gray Company profited from it.
Kelly remembered one thing and reminded her specifically: "With the salary you got and the equal rights kettle last time, remember to keep the funds so that you don't have no money to pay taxes during tax season." Martin thought of the legendary IRS, and There was a mess of state and federal taxes, and she said, "Introduce me to a reliable accountant. I haven't studied these and can't understand." Kelly opened her bag, found a business card, and handed it to Martin: "She can I'll help you deal with it." Martin put it away specially.
Kelly stretched out, and the good mood brought by the good harvest made her want to have a wild game: "Let's call Louise when we get back. Will she be so angry that she will go crazy and blow up Casablanca?" Fall?" Martin pinched her chin: "I think you are crazy." Kelly thought about the last time and felt addicted: "Don't you find it exciting?" Martin said to himself, as expected, all artists like to have sex.
