Film should be divided into two concepts, one is the film profession and the other is the film industry.

From the perspective of film professionals, Akira Kurosawa, Francis Coppola, and Kubrick are masters because they have invented enough film techniques to give future generations more thinking about how to shoot films.

From the point of view of the film industry, it is of course Spielberg who has contributed the most. From the beginning of his debut, he was employed by Universal Pictures and created a series of world-renowned successes. The standard process of the contemporary Hollywood film industry was established from that era.

The director has to transfer more power to the production department!

Rather than being like in Europe, where the director holds all the power of life and death.

The former makes the film profession deeper and deeper. The latter has made the film industry bigger and bigger.

Hollywood's commercial blockbusters are more in the film industry model, and must pursue profits, while those independent films are more about making as much money as possible under the framework of film professionalism.

It's great to be able to play both hands at the same time like Martin Scorsese, which is also unique in Hollywood.

However, it is very difficult to complete this transition between roles.

Why did Francis Coppola retire?

It is because he is the guardian of the film profession that he always tries to "invent" in his films, while ignoring the industrial market, which leads to box office hits. Although he later compromised and expressed his willingness to give up the exploration of film techniques and make some money-making films, he always had various disputes with the producers during the filming process.

In addition, Francis Coppola's status is too high, and investors and producers can't do anything about him, and under his stubbornness, the film still lacks market elements. Even if there is no exploration of new techniques, it is still an ivory tower high above, and the box office is still a fiasco.

Since then, no major Hollywood company has dared to use him for filming.

In Donne's opinion, the current Sophia Coppola has a fight with her father!

Her films, she wants to control everything!

The script should be according to her, the actors should be confirmed by her, and the start time and shooting method must be decided by her. Even the budget plan was made by herself.

If it's a multimillion-dollar small production like "Winged Angel" and "Lost in Translation", it's just that.

With the name "Sofia Coppola", the income of the film will not be too bad, and the loss will not be too much.

But "Cleopatra" is different, this is a film that costs up to $40 million to make!

It's Hollywood's proper mid-range movie.

For such a big project, the director alone is responsible for coordinating everything...... No one has that much energy, and the probability of failure is high.

"The higher the cost, the greater the pressure on the bottom line," Donn said. Artists should not create under such pressure, more people should take on it. ”

Sofia Coppola understood, "You mean...... I'm going to give up my job to someone else? But ...... I feel like I can do it myself. It's my film and I don't want anyone else to interfere. ”

This is the typical way of thinking in the past.

Don said disapprerovingly: "No one can succeed alone, there must be a mature team." You will be the core of the team, and the subtitles of the movie will also accurately indicate that you are the film director. ”

Sofia Coppola frowned, "Are you teaching me about Hollywood industrial processes? Donne, you know, what I want to accomplish is art, not merchandising." It's enough to have Marvel sell you money-making goods, and New Universal needs more art to be decent, right?"

Don En smiled dumbly, "You're right!

Well, I can't go on.

Sofia Coppola was not satisfied, "Don't be perfunctory to me, what do you mean?"

Don coughed lightly, "Your budget plan is too sloppy, and this is not in line with Hollywood's budget plan for 40 million-level investment." Of course, if you're shooting a work of art rather than a commodity, you can't simply use your inherent business thinking to constrain you. But I always feel ...... You can put more trust to more professional people. ”

"Really?" said Sofia Coppola, skeptically.

Tang En gave an example: "Your budget plan, I just looked at it a few times, it is very rough. For example, the movie will start in July, when it will be summer, the weather will be hot and dry, and you will shoot a costume drama with gorgeous clothes. In the hot summer, will the actor suffer from heat stroke, or cause physical discomfort? You know, any external conditions may affect the actor's performance, and then affect the quality of the film. ”

"You mean?"

"You've got to have an air-conditioned motorhome, and you've got to have ice cubes, and even a refrigerated lining, to give the actors the best possible environment. These are taken into account and included in the budget. ”

Sofia Coppola was dumbfounded, "This kind of trivial thing also needs to be considered?"

Don explained in detail: "You're a director, so you don't need to think about it. But as a budget planner, you have to take it into account! Otherwise, the various additional budget expenses will greatly affect the final cost of the film, and then affect the next series of post-production. ”

Sofia Coppola was silent for a long moment, "I see. ”

Tang En said: "It's just a difference in philosophy, it doesn't mean that your thinking is wrong. But a $40 million investment and a $4 million investment have different levels of importance, right? In terms of cost, "Cleopatra" is not the same as your first two films, "Winged Angel" and "Lost in Translation." And budget can often determine the direction of a movie's production. ”

"Okay, I'll go back later...... I'll ask them to remake a new budget. Sofia Coppola looked up, serious.

Donn smiled and said, "Sophia, remember, you are my good friend. I support your exploration of the path of film art, and Hollywood at that time failed to give Mr. Coppola enough patience and funding. I'm different, I can give you the greatest help!"

Sofia Coppola smiled, "Thank you, but ...... I'm not as stubborn as the old guy. ”

What she said made her feel a little weak.

In fact, Tang En's words have been told to her by many people.

She didn't accept it at all.

Her film career has been influenced by too many fathers.

What qualifications do those who make suggestions be compared to his father?

In her opinion, her father is the best!

But Don said the same thing, and that's different.

Although Don is still far behind Francis Coppola in the exploration of film majors, his status in the film industry is high enough and he is still the richest man in the world!

What's more, Sofia Coppola can really feel Donn's friendliness and support for him.

It's a wonderful feeling.

She believes that Don will keep investing and losing money for the exploration of his film art.

However, as a friend, she also didn't want Don to lose too much.

If there is a concession, just back down!

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