American fame and fortune

The crowds in front of the Festival Theater gradually dispersed, and most of the buyers who were interested in the film made an appointment to talk about it tomorrow.

Samantha from Focus Features walked last, with Kelly Gray accompanying her out of the theater.

Samantha is close to fifty years old and is in good condition. She chatted with Kelly about the movie: "The three scenes of the male lead at the beginning, middle and end are very impressive. You have a good vision and have chosen a good actor."

Kelly was happy to hear that: "He has an outstanding appearance and first-class acting skills. He came from a poor background, but he is very spiritual."

Samantha's eyes suddenly turned to the side of the theater entrance, looking at the people there.

The male protagonist in formal attire, against the street lights, is like a bright light in the dark night, which is particularly eye-catching.

She came from Hollywood and looked directly over there: "Kelly, I will highly recommend this movie to the company."

Kelly knew that there were other conditions as soon as she heard it, and waited for the other party to continue.

Samantha added: "Such an outstanding actor, I really want to know him."

Kelly had worked hard in Hollywood, she could hear the meaning of these words, she declined without any hesitation: "Sorry, he will come back to Atlanta with me later."

Samantha nodded slightly: "I'm taking the liberty, Kelly, we have a chance to work together again."

There was nothing unusual in Kelly's smile: "Okay, goodbye."

Samantha didn't mean to talk about the movie any more, she just got in the car and left.

Focus Pictures, where she works, has a production and distribution style that is more artistic.

Coming here is more due to the favor of the company's partner, Louise Mayer.

Samantha originally wanted to cheat, and try to see if the male lead, who looks very good, is as amazing as in the movie.

Can't get it, and won't force it, Hollywood has no shortage of handsome men.

Kelly secretly cursed a bitch, and waved under the streetlight.

When Martin came, the car arrived, and the two got into the back seat together.

Kelly couldn't help it: "Those scumbags in Hollywood, make waves anytime, anywhere!"

Martin said: "Louis heard it and will fight with you. You are not her opponent."

Kelly asked, "Whose side are you on?"

Martin said frankly: "I will tear all your clothes off."

Kelly didn't mention what happened just now, but instead said, "I have a seaside villa."

Martin hugged her and kissed her forcefully: "Rich woman, you have finally found out that you are going to give away the house!"

Kelly gave a firm blow to this unrealistic fantasy: "You think too much." She had another idea: "I am going to have someone remodel the highest hall and add an iron chain, how about it?"

"Not very good." Martin understood what she meant, and decided to tell the truth, after all, he was the one who suffered and suffered: "I almost died of exhaustion when filming that scene, I couldn't handle it alone, I needed to use machinery, you can add a swing. "

Kelly leaned on him: "I'll ask someone to 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 of Hollywood tonight, so he called Louise on the way, and opened the call.

Louise on the other side was so angry that she dropped the bottle.

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The Savannah Film Festival lasted for a week, and "Zombie Gigolo" had three subsequent screenings, and media reporters were successively invited.

The cast and crew remained in Savannah.

Martin wanted to have a comprehensive understanding of the operation and management of Hollywood movies, so he greeted Kelly Gray and joined the negotiation between the "Zombie Gigolo" studio and various distribution companies.

Most of the film companies' bids were low, and the negotiations basically collapsed. The only North American distributors still negotiating with the studio are Lionsgate and Warner Bros.

The two companies have a clear attitude, they only talk about buying out the copyright, not the box office and copyright sharing agreement.

Overseas publisher representatives from Europa, India, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Latin America also talked about buyouts with the studio.

"$3.5 million, full copyright buyout." Breitner of Warner Bros. was very strong: "If you are not satisfied, I can only say sorry."

Big companies have no shortage of low-budget films, but there are piles of low-budget films begging them to release.

Dave replied: "Please wait a day, we need a little time to discuss."

Martin was very self-aware, he only had ears and eyes, and he didn't say a word from the beginning to the end.

The studio then negotiated a third time with Lionsgate's Jeffs, who raised their offer to their limit 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, and if the price is right, we will sell the copyright of the film and push it into theaters."

Dave said: "I suggest choosing Lionsgate Films. The North American copyright is sold to Lionsgate, and the overseas copyright is sold separately, so that the operating space is wider."

In fact, Kelly is very satisfied with 2.4 million US dollars, but she doesn't mind earning more.

"What about the release plans from Warner Bros. and Lionsgate?" Kelly asked.

Benjamin took the initiative to take the words: "Warner Bros. initially plans to screen in March or April next year. Their family has a big business, and they don't care about the time cost."

He wants the film to be screened in theaters as soon as possible, and he has a bias in his heart: "Lionsgate is small in scale and has tight funds, and they don't want to bear too much time cost. They will immediately push the copyright to be graded by the Motion Picture Association (MPAA) in mid-November. They had a horror movie that was temporarily withdrawn, and it just happened to put zombie gigolos on it."

Kelly was also thinking in her mind: "Is the rating not going well?"

Benjamin said: "Study "Your Mom, Too", don't go for ratings, just order screenings."

Kelly knew that this movie was made by Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón. The Good Machine distribution company was dissatisfied with the MPAA rating and went directly to theaters. An Oscar nomination.

This is not an exception in North America.

Under normal circumstances, if you can go through the rating, you still have to go.

Small companies pay attention to quick decisions, and Dave said: "Lionsgate plans to screen on a small scale in California and Zuozhou first. If the screening results are good, they will continue to invest resources in publicity. If it is not ideal, two to three rounds After screening, it will be released to the DVD and VHS market."

Kelly specifically said: "I understand that the scale of small-budget film screenings is slightly larger, and the cost of publicity and distribution is much higher than the cost of production."

Martin has been listening carefully, thinking of the Blair Witch and Ghost Story.

Kelly made a decision: "It is not in our interest to sell the global copyrights in a unified way. We will split the copyrights and sell North America to Lions Gate. Europa intends to buy European copyrights and sell them to them."

Gray's company urgently needs funds to invest in studio renovation: "Other overseas companies wait a moment to see how the North American show is. Dave, you go tell them, and we will send someone to talk to them."

Dave has mastered the whole process of project investment, and there is a lot of space for overseas accounting, he said: "I will inform them."

The Savannah Film Festival is not yet over. The studio officially signed an agreement with Lionsgate Films, and the entire North American copyright of Zombie Gigolo was sold for US$2.4 million.

There is no need to think about the sharing agreement.

For small-scale B-level films, the distribution company does not take all the copyrights into its hands, and is not willing to invest resources in publicity and distribution.

The studio was in mid-morning negotiations with Europa, which bought out the European rights to Zombie Gigolo for $1.2 million, including Russia.

After the agreement was signed, Blanco came over specially to chat with Martin, who had no sense of existence.

"Your wonderful performance makes this mediocre B-movie interesting." He said to Martin: "If you want to be a star, the filmmaking market in Atlanta is too small."

Martin roughly said: "When the movie comes out, I'll go to Los Angeles."

Blanco said with a smile: "Looking forward to seeing you in Los Angeles."

Martin specifically mentioned the director they both know: "Michelle said he lives in Los Angeles, and I will definitely pay a visit. We will have a drink and chat about French cuisine and British dark cuisine by the way."

Blanco smiled even more happily, and said politely, "I'm looking forward to that day."

The studio sends special personnel to accompany overseas buyers back to their respective markets.

In Latin American markets such as Brazil and Mexico, once a film performs well in North American screenings, it is not difficult to sell million-dollar copyrights.

Adding in Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia, the studio expects to recoup its claimed production cost of $6 million.

For the two major investors of the film, it can be regarded as a complete victory.

When Gray Films and Television really opens the door to Hollywood, can use the box office to divide into distribution channels, and then produce similar projects, there will be more places where it can be accounted for.

The film was bought by Lionsgate, which means that Martin will inevitably become the leading actor in a theatrical movie.

It's a proven track record.

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. He will prepare for the new film after a month's rest."

Martin asked, "Or a B-movie?"

Kelly smiled: "He is good at these, I don't worry about shooting other things."

Martin asked vaguely, "Funds still work like this?"

Kelly put her hands together 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: "It's okay to keep you."

Martin couldn't help laughing, but he didn't ask how much Gray's company made from it.

Kelly remembered one thing and specifically reminded: "You get the salary you got, and the water bottle from last time. Remember to leave the funds, don't have money to pay taxes during the tax season."

Martin thought of the legendary IRS, state tax and federal tax and other messy things, and said, "Introduce me to a reliable accountant. I haven't learned these things, so I can't figure it out."

Kelly opened the bag, found a business card, and handed it to Martin: "She can help you."

Martin specially collected them.

Kelly stretched her waist, and the good mood brought by the fruitful harvest made her want to play crazy: "We will call Louise again when we get back, will she be so angry that she will go crazy and blow up Casablanca?" Lose?"

Martin pinched her chin: "I think you are crazy."

Thinking of the last time, Kelly was addicted: "Don't you find it very exciting?"

Martin thought that art lovers really like waves.