Chapter 211: The Victor Is Not to Blame
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Ella Deutchman was a little silent, how could he not understand what Simon said after so many years in Hollywood.
But people are like this, knowing a truth does not mean that they can do it.
As a graduate of Northwestern University, Ella Deutchman has a sense of academic superiority in front of most people in Hollywood, and this superiority also unconsciously restricts his behavior pattern, making him never forget the decency of this intellectual. So, while it's clear that hyping up the audience's favorite elements can make the film a higher box office, Ella Deutschman has resisted it from the bottom of her heart.
Simon waited for a moment for the waiter to leave again before asking Deutchman, "So, do you still want this job?"
Ella Deutchman hesitated, but still asked, "Simon, is it really right to pursue the commercial interests of a film in this way?"
"A lot of maverick filmmakers will always say that I'm not making movies to make money or anything like that. But in fact, this is not the case, since they have chosen movies, they are destined to have a stronger desire for expression than ordinary people, and they definitely hope that more people can see their films," Simon looked at Ella Deutchman and said slowly: "As a film distributor, it is your job to find ways to let more people see the film, which is not only responsible for filmmakers, but also responsible for investors, regardless of whether it is right or not." A film about the true meaning of life, you use 'sex' as a publicity stunt, the director of the film may be very angry, but when this film, which originally only has a box office potential of only a few million dollars, sells 10 million, 20 million or even more, and wins the Oscar, then, in hindsight, you will find that not only will he no longer blame you, but will look forward to continuing to work with you. Ella, only the victor is always right, and the victor is not to blame. β
Ella Deutchman's expression changed slightly after hearing Simon's words, and then he said sincerely: "Simon, I need to confess, before the meeting, I very, very hope to get this job. But now, I find that you have far more expectations of the company I might be in charge of, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it well. β
Simon smiled and said, "Actually, I'm not sure, Ella, the main reason why I chose you is because you have just the right conditions in all aspects. You're only 35 years old this year, and you're not completely malleable like those old men in their fifties and sixties, while also having more industry experience than fledgling young people. Once onboarded, though, you'll only have one year. β
Ella Deutchman wondered, "A year?"
Simon nodded and said, "That's right, even if you are willing to accept the job, you will need to go through a one-year probation period. Within this year, I will completely focus on the operation of Gaomen Pictures, and personally urge you to change the traditional conservative business thinking in the past. After a year, if you are satisfied with the results of your work, we will sign a formal long-term contract. β
Ella Deutchman keenly captured another layer of meaning in Simon's words: "Simon, you mean that Gorgate Pictures operates completely independently, and I am only responsible to you personally, and I do not need to be under the leadership of Ms. Pascal?"
"Yes, and Gordon Pictures is more independent than you think. Daenerys Pictures and New World Pictures have separate production and distribution departments, but Tall Pictures will have a completely independent film production and distribution system, and you will have a lot of autonomy in everything except that the financial aspects need to be regulated by the parent company. Of course, the premise is that you need to pass the test of a year first. β
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Ella Deutchman was a little silent, how could he not understand what Simon said after so many years in Hollywood.
But people are like this, knowing a truth does not mean that they can do it.
As a graduate of Northwestern University, Ella Deutchman has a sense of academic superiority in front of most people in Hollywood, and this superiority also unconsciously restricts his behavior pattern, making him never forget the decency of this intellectual. So, while it's clear that hyping up the audience's favorite elements can make the film a higher box office, Ella Deutschman has resisted it from the bottom of her heart.
Simon waited for a moment for the waiter to leave again before asking Deutchman, "So, do you still want this job?"
Ella Deutchman hesitated, but still asked, "Simon, is it really right to pursue the commercial interests of a film in this way?"
"A lot of maverick filmmakers will always say that I'm not making movies to make money or anything like that. But in fact, this is not the case, since they have chosen movies, they are destined to have a stronger desire for expression than ordinary people, and they definitely hope that more people can see their films," Simon looked at Ella Deutchman and said slowly: "As a film distributor, it is your job to find ways to let more people see the film, which is not only responsible for filmmakers, but also responsible for investors, regardless of whether it is right or not." A film about the true meaning of life, you use 'sex' as a publicity stunt, the director of the film may be very angry, but when this film, which originally only has a box office potential of only a few million dollars, sells 10 million, 20 million or even more, and wins the Oscar, then, in hindsight, you will find that not only will he no longer blame you, but will look forward to continuing to work with you. Ella, only the victor is always right, and the victor is not to blame. β
Ella Deutchman's expression changed slightly after hearing Simon's words, and then he said sincerely: "Simon, I need to confess, before the meeting, I very, very hope to get this job. But now, I find that you have far more expectations of the company I might be in charge of, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it well. β
Simon smiled and said, "Actually, I'm not sure, Ella, the main reason why I chose you is because you have just the right conditions in all aspects. You're only 35 years old this year, and you're not completely malleable like those old men in their fifties and sixties, while also having more industry experience than fledgling young people. Once onboarded, though, you'll only have one year. β
Ella Deutchman wondered, "A year?"
Simon nodded and said, "That's right, even if you are willing to accept the job, you will need to go through a one-year probation period. Within this year, I will completely focus on the operation of Gaomen Pictures, and personally urge you to change the traditional conservative business thinking in the past. After a year, if you are satisfied with the results of your work, we will sign a formal long-term contract. β
Ella Deutchman keenly captured another layer of meaning in Simon's words: "Simon, you mean that Gorgate Pictures operates completely independently, and I am only responsible to you personally, and I do not need to be under the leadership of Ms. Pascal?"
"Yes, and Gordon Pictures is more independent than you think. Daenerys Pictures and New World Pictures have separate production and distribution departments, but Gordon Pictures will have a completely independent film production and distribution system, and you will have a lot of autonomy in everything except that you need to be supervised by the parent company in terms of finances. Of course, the premise is that you need to pass the test of a year first. β
Ella Deutchman was a little silent, how could he not understand what Simon said after so many years in Hollywood.
But people are like this, knowing a truth does not mean that they can do it.
As a graduate of Northwestern University, Ella Deutchman has a sense of academic superiority in front of most people in Hollywood, and this sense of superiority also unconsciously restricts his behavior pattern, making him never forget the decency of this intellectual. So, while it's clear that hyping up the audience's favorite elements can make the film a higher box office, Ella Deutschman has resisted it from the bottom of her heart.
Simon waited for a moment for the waiter to leave again before asking Deutchman, "So, do you still want this job?"
Ella Deutchman hesitated, but still asked, "Simon, is it really right to pursue the commercial interests of a film in this way?"
"A lot of maverick filmmakers will always say that I'm not making movies to make money or anything like that. But in fact, this is not the case, since they have chosen movies, they are destined to have a stronger desire for expression than ordinary people, and they definitely hope that more people can see their films," Simon looked at Ella Deutchman and said slowly: "As a film distributor, it is your job to find ways to let more people see the film, which is not only responsible for filmmakers, but also responsible for investors, regardless of whether it is right or not." A film about the true meaning of life, you use 'sex' as a publicity stunt, the director of the film may be very angry, but when this film, which originally only has a box office potential of only a few million dollars, sells 10 million, 20 million or even more, and wins the Oscar, then, in hindsight, you will find that not only will he no longer blame you, but will look forward to continuing to work with you. Ella, only the victor is always right, and the victor is not to blame. β
Ella Deutchman's expression changed slightly after hearing Simon's words, and then he said sincerely: "Simon, I need to confess, before the meeting, I very, very hope to get this job. But now, I find that you have far more expectations of the company I might be in charge of, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it well. β
Simon smiled and said, "Actually, I'm not sure, Ella, the main reason why I chose you is because you have just the right conditions in all aspects. You're only 35 years old this year, and you're not completely malleable like those old men in their fifties and sixties, while also having more industry experience than fledgling young people. Once onboarded, though, you'll only have one year. β
Ella Deutchman wondered, "A year?"
Simon nodded and said, "That's right, even if you are willing to accept this job, it will take a one-year probationary period. Within this year, I will completely focus on the operation of Gaomen Pictures, and personally urge you to change the traditional conservative business thinking in the past. After a year, if you are satisfied with the results of your work, we will sign a formal long-term contract. β
Ella Deutchman keenly captured another layer of meaning in Simon's words: "Simon, you mean that Gorgate Pictures operates completely independently, and I am only responsible to you personally, and I do not need to be under the leadership of Ms. Pascal?"
"Yes, and Gordon Pictures is more independent than you think. Daenerys Pictures and New World Pictures have separate production and distribution departments, but Tall Pictures will have a completely independent film production and distribution system, and you will have a lot of autonomy in everything except that the financial aspects need to be regulated by the parent company. Of course, the premise is that you need to pass the test of a year first. β
Ella Deutchman was a little silent, how could he not understand what Simon said after so many years in Hollywood.
As a graduate of Northwestern University, Ella Deutchman has a sense of academic superiority in front of most people in Hollywood, and this superiority also unconsciously restricts his behavior pattern, making him never forget the decency of this intellectual. So, while it's clear that hyping up the audience's favorite elements can make the film a higher box office, Ella Deutschman has resisted it from the bottom of her heart.
Simon waited for a moment for the waiter to leave again before asking Deutchman, "So, do you still want this job?"
Ella Deutchman hesitated, but still asked, "Simon, is it really right to pursue the commercial interests of a film in this way?"
"A lot of maverick filmmakers will always say that I'm not making movies to make money or anything like that. But in fact, this is not the case, since they have chosen movies, they are destined to have a stronger desire for expression than ordinary people, and they definitely hope that more people can see their films," Simon looked at Ella Deutchman and said slowly: "As a film distributor, it is your job to find ways to let more people see the film, which is not only responsible for filmmakers, but also responsible for investors, regardless of whether it is right or not." A film about the true meaning of life, you use 'sex' as a publicity stunt, the director of the film may be very angry, but when this film, which originally only has a box office potential of only a few million dollars, sells 10 million, 20 million or even more, and wins the Oscar, then, in hindsight, you will find that not only will he no longer blame you, but will look forward to continuing to work with you. Ella, only the victor is always right, and the victor is not to blame. β
Ella Deutchman's expression changed slightly after hearing Simon's words, and then he said sincerely: "Simon, I need to confess, before the meeting, I very, very hope to get this job. But now, I find that you have far more expectations than I could have imagined for the company I might be in charge of, and I'm not sure if I can do it. β