Legendary Hollywood Director

The silver-clad Park City ushered in the first ray of sunshine in the morning, the cold air slowly receded in the golden light, and the chattering sound opened another lively day of the Christmas Film Festival.

Lyman got up early as yesterday, and this evening, there is a party waiting for him.

For Hollywood, many networking opportunities are established at various parties, and after the Oscars every year, the Oscar night hosted by Vanity Fair is the top party in the film industry.

Sundance certainly doesn't have as much weight as the Oscars, but as long as it's a film festival, there's always something like that.

However, these parties are held very privately, and there is no certain way to get invited, and even many filmmakers who come to the exhibition will not know that such parties exist.

But George has already arranged everything. For him, or for Europa Films, it is obviously extremely beneficial to make some contacts in the Hollywood film industry.

Of course, this was also very beneficial to Lyman, so he promised George to go to such a party.

As evening approached, Lyman returned to the hotel room to take a shower again, then put on a light blue formal suit and set off with George.

The party has a limit on the number of people, so apart from the two of them, Thomas and the others stayed in the hotel.

It was an official Sundance party, so there were a lot of people coming and going.

Lehmann took a glass of champagne from the waiter and took a sip. The feeling of alcohol eased his nervousness.

To be honest, he has never been to such a party before. Before, he wanted to make contacts, and it was all done at a wine party. He has never been in this kind of place like this before—

The surroundings were full of people in formal suits and evening gowns, and there were few familiar faces, and most of them had never met before, as if they were standing at the crossroads of the Avenue of Stars in Los Angeles. But no one will notice who is generally. It's just that this is not an outdoor crossroads, but a rather grand party scene.

The fragrant clothes, the feasting and the feasting, the drunken gold fans... The atmosphere full of luxury and publicity whistled towards the face, and slowly lurked and entwined, like a piece of quicksand, making people fall into it unconsciously.

Go, go over there.

George is obviously a lot more relaxed. He has represented Europa Films in such places, and he has trained him proficiently.

Passing between the two groups of people talking, George gestured to the front left with his eyes: The person opposite Robert Rayford is Kevin Durant, the distribution manager of Warner Bros. Pictures, I have seen it before. On the one hand, I still have some impressions of him.”

Lyman nodded and accepted George's science.

They have been searching for Robert Rayford in the crowd before. After all, this is the founder of the Sundance Film Festival and has communicated with Europa Films. Obviously, it is suitable to have a good relationship in this scene.

Of course, the location is now known, but just going straight to the past is not the best option, they need a suitable time to insert.

In addition to the two people in the center of the circle that Robert Rayford was in, there were four or five people in the periphery chatting eagerly.

But George did not reveal their identities, and it is estimated that they would not be powerful figures, or would be able to help them.

The center of the circle is undoubtedly Warner's distribution manager Kevin Durant, and everyone else seems to be talking around him.

Lyman watched carefully, and finally waited for the crowd to show signs of dispersing. George, who was on the side, saw this and began to step forward. He was also preparing to take the initiative to attack. Holding a champagne glass, he took a step and followed. Behind George, but less than two steps away, the road in front of him was blocked by a figure.

A tall, slightly fat figure walked out directly from the side,

Blocking Lehman's way, I didn't expect that we would meet here.

Standing in front of him is a face that makes Lyman extremely disgusted - Harvey Weinstein.

Although Leiman was a little surprised why this guy seemed to recognize him, he was only slightly surprised. Soon he controlled his emotions, regained his composure, and showed a polite smile, Really? Then It's such an honor and pleasure to meet you, Mr. Harvey Weinstein.

In Lyman's simple greeting, the irony was obvious, because he didn't even stretch out his hand, obviously he didn't want to get to know Harvey.

Harvey didn't expect Lyman to stab himself as soon as he came up, but who is he, dealing with this kind of scene is just a pediatrician, so he laughed slowly, I'm also very happy to meet you, Lyman. - Mr. Rust.

Saying that, he stretched out his right hand.

Although Leiman was unwilling, he also didn't want to lose his way and lose his manners, so he also reached out and shook hands with him in a friendly way.

Harvey looked at the rather young face in front of him and sighed in his heart.

He has never paid attention to such a newcomer in the directing industry, but he still needs to make friends by mistake.

This is Sundance, the place where Miramax Films rises, and they don't miss the film festival every year.

They also knew the list of participating films for this film festival early. At first, they did not know that Lehmann was also here, but Three Silly Bollywood has received countless praise since its premiere.

When Harvey sent someone to investigate the identity of the director of the film, he discovered that he had had a relationship with Miramax.

Even at last year's Venice Film Festival, he had his own company's subordinates, not to mention his first film debut, which was released by Miramax on the North American channel.

Harvey suddenly had an impression of this man. People are always like this, the memory needs to be activated to be clear. He still remembered that day when someone came to the door and said that there was a problem with the signing of the release terms, he ruthlessly refused to negotiate.

As for this talented director-the first film brought Miramax more than $3 million in profit, and although the second film did not win the distribution rights, it was also learned through investigations from various channels that, After deducting the production cost of the film, Europa Pictures will earn more than 30 million US dollars in this film.

That's 30 million dollars. Miramax has worked hard for a year, and the profit is half higher than this. It's still under the circumstances of various means.

So although he knew that the relationship between the two parties was by no means good, or even bad, Harvey took the initiative to find him.

He needs to see if he can win over Lyman and make him the second Quentin Tarantino to be tapped by Miramax.

What's the matter? Mr. Harvey Weinstein, if it doesn't really matter, I have to leave first, my companion needs me. Lyman frowned slightly and said so deliberately. He really didn't want to have any contact with Miramax, this company made him sick. This is true whether it is the way of doing things or the reputation of the person who speaks.

Harvey burst into laughter, Are young people always so anxious?

Lyman shrugged and said as a matter of course: Time is a very precious thing, and I don't want to waste it.

Harvey heard Lyman's taunting again, and the smile on his face not only did not fade, but even brighter, Well, then let's get down to business, that's why I came to you.

Straightforward remarks strike back in a different way.

When Lyman heard that Harvey was really looking for him, he couldn't help thinking in his heart: What could it be?

Fortunately, Harvey's next words gave Lyman the answer to his doubts.

Is the North American distribution rights for 'Three Fools in Bollywood' still in the hands of Europa Pictures?

Every year, Miramax seeks cooperation or deals for projects in Park City, and Harvey is decisive and has a keen sense of smell. Decisions are often made between lightning bolts and flint, and then rush to other publishers before they realize it. the result you want.

This is also one of the important factors that Miramax is now able to dominate in the independent film circle: wide distribution network, selected, slow layout.

The Weinstein Brothers can start from Sundance at the beginning of the year, continue to find films at major film festivals throughout the year, wait until the end of the year to select seed players, concentrate resources on public relations for the awards, lead the international A-category awards season, and even is to be the biggest winner of the Oscars.

Harvey definitely deserves the most credit for this. His eyes are always vicious. Otherwise, he wouldn't bet on investing in films when Reservoir Dogs was unknown. Later, Quentin could win so many awards, and all It's him who works first hand.

An excellent director of postmodernism was born in this way.

Lyman raised his eyebrows and looked at Harvey with interest.

He heard that right, Miramax wanted North American distribution rights for his films.

Wow, what a sense of accomplishment, so excited, so happy.

After being able to cheat once, in the constant jokes in Lehman's words, he still put forward the request for cooperation.

It can only be said that it is worthy of being Harvey, regardless of estrangement.

Miramax was able to get to where he is today, and it really didn't depend on luck and pure vision.

However, how can this be?

Lyman is no longer who he was. The right to speak is in his hands, and now he has the final say.

I'm sorry, I can't speak at Europa Pictures, I'm just a little director, I can't worry about such a big thing.

Is this reason enough for refusal? Harvey Weinstein...Sir!

In fact, so far, the North American distribution rights of Three Silly Trouble in Bollywood have not been released. In the market here, Europa Pictures is an outsider, so it really can't get involved. However, Pyla, who has always cooperated with Meng Pictures has already made some intentions.

However, for future consideration, George's trip came with whether he could find more beneficial release terms.

Cooperation? How can there be no competitive pressure. Europa Pictures thinks so.