At first, I just wanted to make money

Chapter 416 I can't be the master

Todd Haynes debuted in 91 and won the Sundance Film Festival Jury Prize with his debut feature film "Poison"...

But it wasn't until "Far From Heaven" in 02 that it received mainstream recognition...

Not as good as the Coen Brothers!

The Coen Brothers, that's a joke. Their debut film "Blood Labyrinth" also won the Sundance Jury Award, but "Barton Fink" won the Palme d'Or, Best Director Award and Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 91. Actor Award!
That's right, Polanski, the chairman of the jury that year, directly awarded three awards to the Coen Brothers! …

Well, let me tell you an episode: "Barton Fink" first won the best actor and best director, which is already a big harvest. Lars von Trier, who was shortlisted at the same time, was very excited, thinking that it is my turn to win the Palme d'Or , before he finished his obsession, the Palme d'Or continued to be awarded to the Coen Brothers,
Lars von Trier only took the jury prize, not yet the jury prize...

Since then, Lars von Trier has become Polanski's black fan, and everyone says that Polanski's short winter melon has no taste...

The Coen brothers have since become famous all over the world!
Todd Hines was far worse.

The original space-time was not known to many people in China until "Carol"...

In fact, he made queer films earlier than Li Min. The problem is, firstly, there is no work with far-reaching influence like "Brokeback Mountain", and secondly, there is no work that affects society like "Dallas Buyers Club"...

Is the track wrong?
That's right...

Mainly, the sponsor is not strong.

In the field of Hollywood independent films, Christine Watson belongs to... not to mention the last one, and she is not considered a top-notch figure!

The whole world is the same, without connections, it is difficult to move an inch, especially in the field of Vanity Fair.

Therefore, even if "Carol" has quality assurance, it is probably not enough to go to the killer film company for all the prizes.

Shen Xudong kindly suggested: "Choose a film festival to start operation, go all the way through the major art film festivals, accumulate enough word of mouth, and then go to the Oscars."

"Film Festival?"

"Yes, using European film festivals to build word of mouth... that's what Harvey Weinstein did!"

"...Of course I know what you said!"

Christine rolled her eyes...

There is only one routine for an independent film to compete in the Olympics: first appear in major film festivals, win the favor of the judges, expand its influence, and then click to screen, and gradually expand the release...

Although Christine Vachen is not well-known, she still knows this routine.

"Let's not go to Venice, let's go to Cannes!"

"...Cannes..."

"Hmm... Lesbian + Asian starring + equal rights, stacked three layers of buffs, I don't believe I can't win the award!"

……

"Carol", next year's Cannes will definitely win an award!

The chairman of the jury is Wang Jiawei, and the relationship between Gong Li and Wang Jiawei...

Besides, in the original time and space, at the Cannes Film Festival in 06, Lao Wang went crazy and directly awarded five best actor awards and six best actress awards...

Like wholesale!
He ruined Cannes directly, and then, Ya Dian Dian ran to Berlin...

But no matter how bad it is, the title of Cannes actor and actress is still there!
As for Oscar...

Shen Xudong meets with Harvey...

Mmm, Harvey Weinstein!

Harvey, regardless of his moral character, his ability to discover talents is really scary, and Bole who calls him wicked has no objection!

Helped many young actors and independent directors get on the job.

Not to mention Quentin Tarantino, when Giuseppe Tornadore was still an unknown little director, Harvey discovered him and his "Paradise Cinema" with his eyesight.

There are also famous directors such as Steven Soderbergh and Pedro Almodovar.

actually…

Harvey's down, positive impact is the end of the era of 'sex hunting'.

But at the same time, there may be an independent film era. '

Look at the Oscars in the past few years, it feels like Americans won't make movies anymore!

……

When Harvey saw Shen Xudong, the first thing he said was: "I can't buy "The Promise"..."

Shen Xudong was stunned for a moment: "Huh?"

"...Aren't you because of "The Promise"?"

"no!"

"That's good!"

Harvey hurriedly asked the staff to pour coffee...

Uh, probably scared—he won the distribution rights of "The Promise" in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and South Africa at a price of 3500 million US dollars in Cannes.

After watching the film, I am very satisfied...

After watching the finished film, I just didn’t want it—not even the $50 deposit!
In the end, China Film Group came forward and found "The Promise" released by a small company under Warner...

Doesn't Harvey know the weight of China Film?
He just doesn't want to lose money!

"I have a script, take a look!"

Shen Xudong took out the script - "Little Miss Sunshine"...

Talk to someone who knows, Harvey can understand without saying so much!
Sure enough, 15 minutes later, Harvey raised his head, called out to the staff, served a cup of Blue Mountain coffee, and said, "...I want this script!"

Shen Xudong shrugged: "I came to you, of course I want you to make this movie!"

Harvey breathed a sigh of relief: "You have won Harvey's friendship!"

"...Actually, Killer Films is also interested in this script!"

Harvey disdains: "Christine...doesn't know how to operate a movie!"

"But she is willing to buy out the script for $150 million!"

"I offer $180 million!"

Harvey looked at Shen Xudong who was unmoved: "What else is there?"

"...I worked with Christine on a movie called "Carol"...based on "The Price of Salt"..."

Shen Xudong roughly talked about the plot of "The Price of Salt", and then said: "I hope you can help this movie win awards!"

"...Oscar?"

"Correct!"

Harvey shook his head: "Impossible, the Oscars can't give a gay film the highest award!"

Shen Xudong waved his hand: "...just get the nomination."

"I need to see the finished film..."

"No problem, next year's Cannes Film Festival..."

"...I want distribution rights in North America!"

"...This is a bit difficult, because Killer Films is also an investor..."

Harvey smiled and spread his hands directly: "Then why should I help you?"

"...I invite you to PR..."

It means pay...

Harvey nodded resolutely, it's easy to handle if you have money...

……

However, although it is easy to do things with money, will Harvey go all out?
It is estimated that it is unlikely, because Weinstein Pictures also has a work - "Queen"...

Shen Xudong has no good way to deal with people like Harvey at this stage...

I can only wait for "Little Miss Sunshine" to hit the box office after it is released, and then talk to him about another cooperation plan...

Xu Yizhongli?

But it's still online!
By the way, the "Carol" project is progressing very quickly. For independent films, the script and funds are in place, and the rest is casting and filming!
According to Christine and Gong Li's meaning, the other heroine must be a white actress with the attributes of a little white flower!
You can't be all Asian...

Otherwise, it's too fringe!

Although Hollywood is politically correct, it still has not reached the level of later generations.

Therefore, when Shen Xudong received a call from Mummy Liu, he directly refused: "I can't make the decision on this project!"

　too much to do...

　　A bit overwhelmed...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)