Best Actor

    "Then that's it, I'll go back first." After finalizing the matter and chatting a few more words, Sean got up and said goodbye.

    He originally wanted to tell Vladimir of his plans, but considering that the preparations for "Desperate Housewives" have not even begun, even if the pilot episode is filmed, it will have to wait until next year's June. Contact major TV stations in July. Moreover, being optimistic about this TV series is already the bottom line that others can accept. It is impossible for him to predict how many ratings it will get, and he can't remember the specific numbers.

    Just then the phone rang, and it was Vladimir's secretary calling: "Mr. Vladimir, Mr. Wen and Mr. Warner have come."

    "Okay, I'll be right here," Vladimir responded, and then stood up, "I happened to take you out."

    "What is it?" Shawn asked casually.

    "What else, two small producers to pull investment," Vladimir shrugged, "I don't know where I heard that we like to make horror-thriller movies, and I came here several times. Looking for support."

    "Looks like we already have some fame?" Shawn laughed while walking, "Have you read the script? How do you feel?"

    "It looks okay, at least the story is complete, but there are too many loopholes." Vladimir shook his head.

    "Then you still meet them to talk about it?" Sean was a little strange.

     "Someone pays me to be in charge of the operation of this company, of course I have to try my best." Vladimir said jokingly, then his face straightened, "They are very sincere and persistent, so no matter what, I should meet them to show respect, and maybe after discussion, the revised script is worth investing in."

    He paused for a while before saying: "If there is nothing else, how about we go see it together? Since your vision is so good, maybe you can put forward some suitable opinions."

    "What's the name of their story?" Sean asked after thinking.

    "It's called...saw." Vladimir recalled before giving the answer.

    "Saw? How can it have such a name?" Sean couldn't help laughing.

    "I don't know, probably because a saw is used in the story, it's about the life of a murderer who is jealous of others, so..." Vladimir talked about the general content, but didn't say a word It was interrupted by Sean.

    "Okay, Todd, I'll leave this to you, I won't be involved." He waved his hand and seemed to want to laugh again.

    "Okay." Vladimir didn't insist, and the two broke up at the end of the corridor.

    Soon walked to the company gate and was about to take the elevator downstairs when Sean patted his head suddenly, forgot to tell Vladimir something important, so he immediately Turned around and went straight to the meeting room. The company's conference room is full of glass, so Vladimir who is sitting on the top can be seen from a distance, and then two young people are dancing and saying something to him. One of them is actually Asian.

    Sean frowned subconsciously, recalling what Vladimir said just now, feeling like he missed something? Thinking of this, he simply walked to the door of the conference room and knocked on the door.

    "Anything else, Sean?" Vladimir got up and welcomed him in.

    "Yes, I forgot to tell you something, didn't bother you?" Sean looked at the two young people while he said.

    The white man looked around 25 years old and was quite handsome, while the Asian was in his early 20s, dry and thin, and a little weak.

    Vladimir introduced him knowingly: "This is James Wen, this is Ray Warner, they are all from Australia, very good and thoughtful young people. James , Lei, this is the chairman of Samsara Pictures, Mr. Sean Tang, he has an unparalleled eye for script selection, and maybe he will have a spark with you."

    "Want to meet you." Sean shook hands with them.

    "It's nice to meet you too, Mr. Tang," said one.

    "If I remember correctly, you should be Linus from Eleven Arhats?" another asked.

    "Yes, I am the chairman of Samsara Pictures and a movie actor." Sean replied with a smile.

    The two young people suddenly took a deep breath together, you look at me, I look at you, I didn't know what to say for a while, but their eyes lit up, obviously feeling Sean is so young, it should be easier to talk.

    "I heard Todd talk about your script," Sean said indifferently, "I think it is very interesting, plus there is nothing else to do in the afternoon, and I forgot something Said to Todd, so I came over and had a look."

    He said it very seriously, and with a relaxed expression, as if the words he said to Vladimir before did not exist at all.

    "Thank you very much, Mr. Tang, I believe your decision will not be wrong." The Asian named James Wing immediately shouted excitedly.

    "Okay, let's talk about your script, gentlemen." Sean immediately made a gesture of invitation.

    The two immediately started talking one after the other. Although many things should have been said once, this did not dampen their enthusiasm, and it was even better. In addition, they also took out a booklet with many sub-shots drawn on it, which was very tense with the text and description. It seems that they have made a lot of preparations.

    "Thank you, both of you, thank you for your explanation." When they finished introducing the story, and explained why they had this idea, how it fermented, how it became the current story, etc. After that, Sean nodded, then looked at Vladimir.

    "What do you think, Todd?" he asked.

    "In general, there are still merits, but some loopholes still affect the logic of the story," Vladimir thought for a while, "For example, the nurse was injected with poison, then Why didn't he go to the hospital for help, instead of kidnapping the doctor's wife and daughter as the murderer ordered? After all, he is a free person."

     Surprisingly, it was not Wen Werner who stood up to refute first, but Sean who should stand with him: "I don't think it is necessary to care about this, all movies are logical There are big and small problems, but the key is whether the audience has time to think about this when they watch it.”

    "Yes, as long as we can immerse the audience in the plot and guide their thoughts, they won't notice this." Warner seized the opportunity to echo.

    Vladimir didn't speak, and after a while he said again: "I remember, you had a request before, hoping that James would be the director and Ray would be the protagonist."

    "Yes." The two young men glanced at each other, then nodded awkwardly, but they didn't flinch.

    "The script was written by Jamie and I. He knows better than anyone how the story should go. Although this is his first real directing, I believe he will give everyone a good story." Warner then said in a firm and persistent tone, "As for me, the role of the male lead is more to save costs. If you have better candidates, I don't mind being a supporting role, or even not playing a role."

    Compared with his empty words, Wen, who doesn't talk much and looks younger, can grasp the point better: "I know that the distrust between the two comes from the fact that I am very young and Newbie, but every director comes from a newbie, isn't it? I have a detailed plan for making this film, and as long as it's well controlled, it won't cost more than $1 million, and beyond that, if you're willing to provide Some equipment, and Ray and I will find a way to raise money to shoot a short film to prove our idea."

    Sean glanced at Vladimir, who shrugged and said nothing, then he looked at Wen and the others: "If we provide equipment, how much money do you need to make this short film?"

    The two quickly exchanged opinions in low voices: "3000... No, $2000 will do."

    "Okay," Sean pulled out his checkbook, "I'll personally sponsor you $3,000."

    He quickly wrote down the number and signed his name, then handed it over: "You won't let me down, will you?"

    "Thank you, Mr. Tang," Wen Wenner said excitedly holding the check, "Thank you very much, we will try our best to do our best!"

    This matter temporarily came to an end. After the two young people left excitedly, Vladimir, who took over the leadership from Sean, didn't say much, and then asked: "I'm optimistic about this again. script."

    Sean didn't answer directly, he looked at him after deliberation for a moment: "Todd, remember how we planned before?"

    "You mean the expansion of the company?" Vladimir raised his eyebrows and quickly responded, "Are you ready?"

     "Yes, that's what I want to tell you. The powerful investment companies you contacted with Neil have already made preliminary contacts, right?" He said in a relaxed tone, as if he didn't pay much attention to it, "A new round of financing is imperative, and my shares are bound to be further diluted, so it is imperative to establish a new shell company."

    What was discussed before was that if Sean wanted to avoid being swept out of the house in the future, in addition to grabbing the equity as much as possible, he could also set up a shell company affiliated with Samsara Pictures. And make some movies that do well at the box office and hold the rights firmly in their hands.

    "But there is a problem that needs to be solved, then how to solve a movie with a good box office." Sean said in a leisurely tone.

    "So you liked this?" Vladimir's reaction was quick.

    "Yes, I think this movie is worth investing in, if what they say is true, I can still come up with an investment of 1 million." Sean is very relaxed, "There is this movie From the beginning, I don't have to worry about it."

    This is a series!