Hollywood Road
Chapter 102
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In this circle, talent and genius are almost used up. No one will believe in the so-called genius. It''s very easy to win people''s respect and make some convincing achievements.
Bill rosis left to look for a new line of people in the film industry. Murphy successfully got on the line with Milton Johnson. From their chat, he obviously felt that a so-called genius and a small director who can make the film company profitable have completely different positions in Milton Johnson''s eyes.
The former is worthless, but the latter allows him to spend some time talking.
"You''ve done a good job. Although I haven''t seen that movie, I can get income several times the cost, which is enough to explain a lot of problems." Standing under the palm tree, Milton Johnson said, "young man, work hard. It''s not easy to direct a full-length film at your age."
Murphy''s attitude was rather modest. "Thank you. It''s my pleasure to be praised."
Milton Johnson nodded his head gently. This young man has left a good impression on him so far. He is modest and polite. No young director thinks he is stupid after making a movie, and no director thinks he will be the center of the world when he is full of talent
Yes, they need excellent directors, but no matter how good the director''s work is, it can''t spread to the whole world without the full support of the distribution company.
Murphy has been observing Milton Johnson without any trace. Chatting on such occasions requires skills. You can''t just get to know each other and say what you want. Even if it''s more direct in North America, it will undoubtedly reduce the already low success rate.
Did he say that I was a genius, and that if I made a film with a market value of tens of millions, Milton Johnson would look at him with new eyes? I''m afraid he will only be considered a lunatic and delusional person.
Therefore, he has been patiently talking with each other.
Seeing the other person''s tone and attitude getting better and better, Murphy felt that the time was almost right and said, "it''s not easy. If you want to succeed in Hollywood, you not only need to work hard, but also have the support of a big company like lion gate and people with rich experience like you."
In this world, everyone likes to listen to compliments, including Milton Johnson, who has a little smile on his lips.
Murphy continued, "an inexperienced person like me needs the advice of a very experienced person like you."
"There''s no point in giving directions." Milton Johnson was obviously in a good mood and shook his hand. "If you don''t understand something, I can give you some advice."
This is the most sensible young man he has met this year.
"Thank you Murphy looked serious. "After making hard candy, I shot a small production. I just finished editing a few days ago. I always felt that something was wrong, but I couldn''t find it out..."
The smile on Milton Johnson''s face faded away.
"If I mean if... " Murphy could see the change on his face, but the other party didn''t interrupt him or walk away directly. The words in front of him obviously played a role. "If you have time, can you go to see this film and guide my shortcomings? It''s very helpful to me... "
Hearing this, Milton Johnson took a look at Murphy. He was not stupid at all. He naturally understood the meaning of these words.
As usual, an unknown little director said these words, he had already directly refused.
But the other party''s previous impression is very good. The important thing is that "fruit candy" makes Miramax get three times the cost of revenue, and this number is bound to increase over time. The million dollar level of profit, even for Lion Gate pictures, is not a small number.
Murphy sincerely looks at Milton Johnson. As in the past, everything he does is for his own purpose. He knows that his strategy may fail, but also has a certain chance of success. After all, the achievement of "fruit candy" is there.
He is not a director of empty talk, but has some qualifications. Although these qualifications are very humble, they can also play a role.
Without "fruit candy" as the basis, he would never come to find boring.
Milton Johnson thought for a moment, and finally asked, "what kind of film?"
Choose Lion Gate, Murphy of course is intentional, "horror."
"Oh?" Milton - Johnson''s interest a little bit more, "then see my time."
It''s one thing to have a good impression of Murphy, but it''s another thing to have a good business. He won''t give any promises easily.
It''s hard to say whether he accepted the invitation or not with such an ambiguous attitude. Murphy also saw that few of these people who have climbed to the top of Hollywood are idiots. They are basically guys who have mixed up. They are more cautious when it comes to business interests.
He asked tentatively, "may I know your contact information? I... "Before he had finished speaking, Milton Johnson raised his hand and interrupted. He bowed to the assistant in the back. The assistant immediately came over and gave Murphy a business card.
With a polite remark, Milton Johnson walks away. Murphy looks at the number on the card and smiles. He has achieved his goal.
Since the contact information is left, the other party is likely to accept his invitation to watch the film.
In the following time, Murphy wandered around the party and wanted to meet some famous people and create a network of relationships. However, his native place was unknown and he could not enter into a higher social circle without the introduction of corresponding people.
Near nine o''clock, Bill - rosis found him, the two no longer stay, left the four seasons hotel.
Out of the hotel, bill rossis immediately asked, "how''s it going?"
Murphy nodded. "Got his contact information. Where are you?"
Bill - Rossi did not answer, just shook his head, obviously the new line of film side is not ideal.
Two people on the car, Bill - rossis to take Murphy back to Santa Monica, Murphy tied his seat belt, said, "can reach a intention has been very good."
"Distributor..." He sighed softly.
Bill rosis started the car and turned to the road. Seeing Murphy, he seemed to be thinking and reminded, "don''t forget to meet Jones Butler tomorrow. Don''t be late. That woman, like many black people, is sensitive in self-esteem."
Murphy nodded.
He values his cooperation with Miramax more and hopes more, but as he did tonight, he will not be hanged from a tree in Miramax. (to be continued). )