Legendary Hollywood Director

Happy cooperation!

Happy cooperation!

In a conference room of the hotel, Lyman exchanged contracts with the short-haired man, and then handed the briefcase containing all the copies of the Buried Alive film to Arman next to him. Since then, the film has basically nothing to do with him except for the names of the production list and the shooting team.

Legal lawyers hired by the two sides witnessed the transaction.

Just yesterday, the folks at Europa Pictures had a final round of tug-of-war with him, giving Lyman an offer that would be hard to refuse.

In addition to the payment of 2 million euros in copyright fees, they are also willing to give a 30% box office dividend, and promise that Europa Pictures will appropriately invest in Lehmann's next work and provide distribution channels for it.

According to the short-haired man, we are all compatriots in the same country and should help.

Of course, Lehmann didn't believe this nonsense, but the conditions they really gave were the best among all the publishers these days, so he agreed.

And the reason why, after agreeing again, still vaguely said to cooperate with Miramax's people is nothing more than disgusting them. From the beginning to the end, Lyman did not believe them. do it?

After the contract was signed, the short-haired man did not intend to continue to be polite, and reminded: We will fly back to France in a few days, and we will notify you when the film is scheduled to be released.

Um.

The short-haired man smiled, motioned to the two colleagues behind to pack up their belongings, reached out and shook hands with Layman, I hope to have the opportunity to collaborate on your next film.

Lehman also returned a polite smile, I accept your blessings.

He is already very happy with the smooth transaction this time. Those copyright fees are a lot of money. In addition to the subsequent release, if the market performance of Buried Alive is not bad, then he will be happier.

For so many days, isn't it just to maximize profits?

After the three returned to the hotel, Lyman sat on the bed and was completely relieved.

Although many people offered conditions, but finally signed the contract and sold the copyright of Buried Alive, that sense of authenticity was truly implemented.

Just as he was about to say something, Ryan rushed up and pressed him on top of him.

We made money, we made money, Lehman, we succeeded. Well, he looked more excited, and he probably didn't vent his emotions along the way, which made him suffocated.

Lyman patted him on the back, seeing that he didn't respond, then pressed his shoulder with his right hand and pushed him aside, sat up slowly, and commanded, Thomas, open the window, it's too hot here. .

Even a fan in this shabby hotel is a decoration, and the switch will not turn.

Seeing this, Thomas walked over to the wall and pushed the window open.

The cool wind blew in, taking away the temperature in the room.

Very comfortable!

Thomas returned to his bed, unbuttoned his shirt twice in a row, grabbed the collar and kept opening and closing it, feeling the flow of air, let out a long sigh, and said, How long will we go back?

Go and book a plane ticket, we'll leave tomorrow.

With the film rights sold, the Venice Film Festival is not over, but it's not the place Lehmann wants to stay.

It has lasted for nearly a week, and I have gained so much, so what's not to be satisfied with.

This time, they came right.

The next day, the three packed their bags and took the flight back to France.

After leaving the airport, the three took a taxi and returned to Laiman's residence.

Next comes the handling of some things.

Two million euros of royalties have been paid to Lehmann and Ryan's studio accounts. The money involved is very large and must be taxed before it can be used.

Although Lehmann didn't want to give the money out of thin air,

But the French tax bureau is not a vegetarian, it is better to be honest.

But although it is necessary to pay taxes, there are reasonable tax avoidance methods or some money can be saved.

The Buried Alive deal was made in the name of Mann Studios, which is registered locally in Cannes.

So, they went to a relevant lawyer, and under his suggestion, after paying more than 200,000 yuan, they were properly dealt with.

This funding has also changed from 2 million euros to about 1.8 million.

Busy until the evening, the three of them went to a high-end restaurant for a big meal before returning to their respective houses.

Lyman closed the door and lay directly on the bed. After this period of busyness, especially after the tightness of the mental room door, he felt as if all the bones in his body were about to fall apart.

However, thinking that he had successfully taken the first step and accumulated a sum of money, the corners of his mouth twitched unconsciously, and he smirked.

From the moment of madness, he never talked to anyone about his pressure, cheating investment, and then to project preparation, shooting, post-production, and seeking distribution.

Step by step, you are all gambling.

Even if he fails, he will go to another place with an unknown future to fight again, but fortunately, good luck is on his side.

Lehman thought about his own harvest, and his heart was infinitely satisfied.

A director, without the scenery in front of the stage, has the same sense of accomplishment.

Is there anything more pleasing than seeing your work being loved by the audience?

......

The next day, Ryan and Thomas arrived at Lyman's house again.

The two of them helped him, Lehmann has never forgotten, and now is the time to share.

He directly gave Thomas 100,000 euros, which is the best response to his hard work and subsidies during this period. He is quite satisfied with this honest person who joined their team as an intern, and if he wants to continue to maintain the friendly relationship between the two sides, it is naturally impossible to make others pay without reward.

100,000 yuan is the most suitable amount after Lehman thinks about it.

There is also Ryan. He really treats him as a friend to this person who has a lot to do with his predecessor and who is constantly helping him when making movies. Moreover, the studio was established in the name of the two of them, and the income was also divided into half.

Perhaps, he can not follow that division method, after all, it is just a directory, and the studio is also an empty shell, which can be dissolved at any time without any legal issues, but he still chooses to continue to maintain the studio's income and does not intend to end it this relationship.

Money can be earned again, friends, but it is not a commodity.

Therefore, he only gave Ryan 20,000 pocket money, and he stopped paying attention to him, saying that he would put the remaining money into new projects, and let him remember to help write the script.

After the last cooperation experience, Lehman felt that it would be better to leave it to Ryan to write the script.

Do you have a new idea? Ryan took the pocket money from Lyman and was happy when he heard that he was going to create a new movie.

certainly.

He didn't know how many good ideas were in his mind, and he didn't have to worry about inspiration at all.

I want to join too. Thomas, who was beside him, also hurriedly roared.

Don't worry, the two of us won't abandon you.

For Thomas, who has gone through many trials and tribulations, this revolutionary friendship is still necessary.

Then can I be the cameraman for this movie?

Is the deputy ok? Lyman thought for a while and said.

Okay, I promise I won't hold back.

It's enough to be able to do camera work. As for the rest, Thomas doesn't mind. He also knows that his experience is not so reassuring in comparison.

Videography is a job that requires talent, skills, and experience. He is very satisfied with Lehmann's commitment.

Once this is done, there is another thing to be done first. The 500,000 euros sponsored by investors must be given to others.

Although Lehman really wanted to wait until the money divided by the box office was paid, he still didn’t know what Europa Films meant, so he’d better divide it up first, and stabilize the investors first.

According to the contract signed that day, the investment cost of 500,000 euros can account for half of the total income, that is, the initial income of 900,000 euros (tax deducted), and the subsequent box office is divided, and another half can be obtained.

So, after making an appointment with Mr. Lambert on the phone, Ryman was thinking about whether to give all the 900,000 yuan, or whether it would be appropriate to pay him the 500,000 yuan cost first.

Anyway, all the benefits haven't come down yet, it can be slowed down for some time.

Just thinking about it, the appointment time has come, and Lehman hurried to the appointment.

It was the same cafe where the two met.

Mr. Lambert, my film has been sold for distribution rights. This is a signed contract. You should see it first.

Lyman took out a distribution contract with Europa Pictures and handed it to Christopher Lambert.

But the gentleman in front of him didn't want to look at it. He said, Lyman, this money is actually not from me, but from your father.

What? Lyman was a little confused, what does this mean?

That day, you found me in the parking lot...

Later, Mr. Lamport told a series of events, how he recognized Lyman, how he called his father to inform him, and why his father was willing to pay the money.

Of course, there are a lot of omissions, such as the fact that he thinks Lehmann is a liar and is reluctant to invest, Your father entrusted me with this money to you, and it doesn't require anything in return, so, you know what?

He took over the contract and handed it to Lehman, I came here today to clarify this matter, and now you know, I still have something to do, so I'll go first.

After all, I wanted to leave the cafe.

Wait, Uncle Lambert, I still want to ask you to give the money back to my father.

Christopher Lambert stopped, turned around, and looked at Lyman in a complicated way. He really didn't understand the father and son.

There is a total of 900,000 in this bank card. Please give it to him for me, even if he invested, now it is the harvest.

After that, Lehman got up and bowed politely, Thank you.

Then, he turned around and left the cafe.

He didn't want to owe anything, and he wasn't really Lyman, and he couldn't, or even shouldn't, get that money back. It's best to go back and make a break, and he didn't want to disturb other people's families.

Looking at the scenery along the way, it is very beautiful.