Chapter 137: competitor

　　 Dean and Paul Greengrass have not been contacted yet, and the initial contact between production manager Andrew and James Huang’s agent Edward was first summarized on Ronan’s side.
　　 "Edward rejected the $1 million salary." Andrew said to Ronan: "He thinks this is seriously inconsistent with James Huang's worth."
　　 Ronan knows that two consecutive films are selling big, James Huang is not what he used to be, so he directly increased the remuneration from 300,000 US dollars to 1 million US dollars, but this 1 million US dollars obviously did not impress Edward and James Huang.
　　 "What about their conditions?" Ronan asked.
Andrew briefly recalled and said: "Edward requires that the film remuneration be divided into two parts, the basic remuneration and the post-partition." He glanced at Ronan and continued: "The basic remuneration also requires phased implementation like mainstream commercial film projects. "
　　 Ronan did not speak, but listened patiently to Andrew.
"If we ask James Huang to intervene in the crew from the early development stage, we must pay him $500,000 in development service fees. The main filming labor cost from the formal preparation to the end of the filming is $2 million." Andrew listed one by one: "Later The production cost is 500,000 US dollars."
　　 Ronan frowned slightly, independent films are not so particular, that's why they seem a bit chaotic. Commercial production projects have a roughly fixed operating model, a higher budget, and the directors demand diversified remuneration.
　　 As long as there is box office support like James Huang, commercial directors have more confidence to pay for films than art directors.
　　 For example, in the early planning and preparatory stages, the independent film circle defaults that this is the work of the director. The sooner the director intervenes in the crew appointment, the producer will not pay more for it.
　　 But this is not the case with successful commercial directors. Their agents will separate the preparatory and post-production stages and ask for a payment.
　　 Edward looks loyal, and his methods are not bad at all.
　　 Andrew added: "Edward also requires the power in post-production, but does not have the final editing power, but requires James Huang to have the power to determine the length of the film."
　　 Ronan didn't think about it at all, and said directly: "This point is directly rejected, there is no possibility of discussion."
In the hands of the director, the longer the appointment is, the longer the film is, the more clearly the director’s intentions can be expressed. If it is not restricted in this regard, most directors can go to heaven. Think of Peter Jackson in his previous life, the movie "The Return of the King" How long is the director's cut version? In this way, the New Zealand fat man is not satisfied with the length and completeness of the content.
　　 "There is also a subsequent share." Andrew continued: "Edward requires a 15% share of the total profit."
　　 This article is not particularly excessive, Ronan can roughly guess that Edward also knows that at the level of James Wong, it is ridiculous to ask for an early box office split.
Ronan thought a little, and said: "The profit sharing is okay, and it must be kept within 5%. The basic salary... Keep it as low as possible, preferably not more than 2 million US dollars. There are prerequisites, and James Huang must at least follow Shahai. Entertainment signed two director contracts, the sequel of "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming 2". The remuneration and share of the latter part can be increased appropriately."
　　 Even though James Huang Chengming has a great relationship with Ronan, the sequel of "Human Elimination Project" and "Reaper is Coming 2" cannot bring James Huang's artistic achievements and tall film projects.
　　 In this case, a famous director cannot easily give up his vital interests.
　　 Hiring well-known and successful directors will inevitably mean high pay.
Ronan added: "You continue to negotiate with Edward, and I will release news to invite several other directors as candidates, and put pressure on them appropriately. The directors' treatment such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, etc., if you look at the discussion, as long as it is not too excessive, you should come ."
　　 "Okay." Andrew got Ronan's instructions and understood where the bottom line was, "I see."
　　 After Andrew left, Ronan wanted to call Edward at first, but after thinking about it, he gave up.
　　 At this time, let Andrew and Edward go to talk.
　　 And he, as a decision maker, wants to show an attitude, this director position is not necessarily James Huang.
　　The actual situation is the same.
　　 Ronan wants to continue to use James Huang, also from the perspective of avoiding risks.
　　 After simply dealing with the work at hand, Ronan called Paul Greengrass. Paul Greengrass was not in Los Angeles, but returned to the UK.
　　…………
　　Surrey, England, Paul Greengrass was building a lawn when he received a call from Ronan.
　　 "Paul, why did you stop?"
　　 Standing at the door of her house, Paul Greengrass's wife Margaret said loudly, "Go on, we must finish trimming today!"
　　 Faced with the roar of his wife's roar, Paul Greengrass ignored it, took out his mobile phone to connect, and heard the familiar American English coming from it, so he simply turned off the lawnmower.
　　Marguerite is a little strange, why doesn't the roar work anymore? I moved and walked over, just about to teach the guy who wanted to shake the sky, I saw my husband who had been downcast after returning from the United States, and suddenly came back to life.
　　 The original depressed complexion instantly became ruddy, the corners of his drooping mouth also rose, and the godless eyes were full of brilliance.
　　 Like a walking dead, suddenly there is a soul!
　　 Margaret has a bad feeling. Did Paul find another after he went to America?
　　 Otherwise, why didn’t I feel refreshed after I came back and kept my mobile phone all day long, as if I was afraid of missing someone's call...
　　 "Okay! No problem! I'll rush to Los Angeles!" Paul Greengrass voice was suddenly high: "Mr. Anderson, I don't have any problems with me, as long as it is an action movie that fits my style, I will pick it up!"
　　 This word reached Margaret's ears, and Margaret was relieved. It turned out to be a matter of work.
Paul Greengrass put away his mobile phone, regardless of the lawn mower, turned his head and shouted at his wife: "Go and pack my luggage, I'm going to book a ticket now! I'll be back in half an hour, and then go to London and fly directly to Los Angeles. !"
　　 Margaret couldn't adjust to Paul Greengrass' loud voice for a while, and stood still.
　　 Paul Greengrass's voice was raised again: "Go! What a daze! This is related to my future!"
　　Although she was dissatisfied with Paul Greengrass, Margaret heard that it was related to the future, and all her dissatisfaction was suppressed. She hurriedly returned home, pulled out Paul Greengrass' suitcase, and started packing.
Less than twenty minutes later, Paul Greengrass hurried back from outside. Without a second word, he picked up the suitcase and left. Margaret hurried to the door and saw that Paul Greengrass had called for a taxi. .
　　All the dissatisfaction finally couldn't resist the worry, Margaret exhorted loudly before Paul Greengrass got into the car: "Don't worry, be careful on the road!"
　　Paul Greengrass waved his hand and went up
Get in the car and leave.
　　 rushed to London Heathrow Airport, changed his boarding pass, Paul Greengrass entered the terminal, his impatient mood finally calmed down.
　　 bought a bottle of mineral water and drank a few sips, he laughed dumbfounded, he was almost fifty years old, and he was like a hairy boy who had never seen the world.
　　 But thinking of Ronan Anderson's action movie, I couldn't help but become anxious.
　　Paul Greengrass is very clear that only Hollywood can realize the style of the design plan for many years. Even the first-rate British film companies, without the support of Hollywood, cannot shoot high-investment action movies.
　　 Only those who have failed once know how important opportunities are.
　　Paul Greengrass thought of Ronan = Anderson. In other companies in Hollywood, can you find a producer who agrees with his style like Ronan Anderson and strongly supports him?
　　 I can’t say no, but it’s too difficult.
　　 Also Ronan Anderson is young and courageous. How many older producers are willing to delegate power to the director?
　　Thinking about it, Paul Greengrass thinks this is the best opportunity, and for him, wherever he falls, he gets up again. Isn’t it the best way to prove himself?
　　 Finally, I got on the plane and arrived in Los Angeles smoothly.
Paul Greengrass did not notify anyone, and even his agent Dean did not call. He got off the plane and went straight to Burbank. In the office of Shahai Entertainment, he met the young producer and film company owner who missed the road. .
　　 "Mr. Anderson." Paul Greengrass looked at Ronan nervously.
"Are you coming so soon?" Ronan first pressed the concealed intercom button at the table to get ready outside, then looked at Paul Greengrass's tired face from the journey and said: "You go and rest... …"
　　Paul Greengrass is anxious ~EbookFREE.me~ said: "I'm not tired, let's talk about work first."
Ronan was not in a hurry. He found out the original novel and the first third of the script of "The Identity of Byrne", handed it to Paul Greengrass, and said: "We will talk about it tomorrow. The script, if we feel appropriate, we will talk about it."
　　 Paul Greengrass, seeing Ronan’s not eager attitude, inevitably beats a drum in his heart, maybe he is not the only candidate?
　　Sure enough, before leaving the company, someone hurried over and was led into Ronan's office by the front desk.
　　 "Director Greengrass." Suddenly someone called Paul Greengrass. It was George Clint who had partnered with him: "Why are you here today?"
　　 Paul Greengrass said with a smile, "Mr. Anderson has something to discuss with me."
George Clint chatted with him for a while, and Paul Greengrass looked at Ronan’s office from time to time. Not long after that, the person who had entered before left the office with a hand. The "Bourne Identity"!
　　 This is a competitor.
　　 After that person left, Paul Greengrass also promptly left. After the company, he found a place to read the script. The more he watched, the more energetic he became.
　　 This is also an agent theme, but it is much better than the previous one, and it can fully use his style.