"If you don't mind, Todd, can you tell me that you'll promise to meet me?" After thinking for a moment, Sean asked, leaning forward and making a very sincere appearance.

Although this puts the initiative in the hands of the other party, it can be used to get the other party's words, and it is also equivalent to a test, if the other party really thinks about it, then it should answer this question.

"How to say it...... "Vladimir tapped his finger on the head, "because it's funny." ”

"Very ...... Interesting? The corners of Sean's mouth twitched slightly, what kind of reason was this.

"Yes, it's funny, I've seen a lot of people like you, some famous and with extra money, who want to set up a production company and make a fortune in the film industry." Vladimir is not shy about it at all, "However, most of them set up a shell company with only a name, and then attached to a well-known film company, and then pull investment everywhere to form a team after they have a project." But you're different, and from what I've learned, it's strange that you have all the departments set up in your plan, and that several departments are ready to recruit people, even though you have your own production company under Miramax in your proposal. ”

"Hasn't anyone done that?" Sean subconsciously asked, and regretted it before he spoke, according to the tone of the other party's voice, it is obvious that no one should have done this, and asking so recklessly is tantamount to saying that he is ignorant. And judging by the appearance of Vladimir, he may be able to accept a young boss, but he will certainly not accept an ignorant boss.

Vladimir smiled at this time: "Generally speaking, there are only two possibilities for such a person, one is a typical rookie, who does not know the risks of film production, and even does not know the composition of shell companies, thinking that he can make a few sums of money if he invests money." ”

Hearing this, Sean's face changed involuntarily, and the words he blurted out were tantamount to moving closer to this aspect.

"And the other is ambitious people, they are not willing to set up just a small company, maybe this can make money, their goals are bigger, maybe the initial development is necessary, but they will not go on like this." Vladimir then replied, looking at him with curiosity.

"So...... Which one do you think I am, Todd? Sean's heart moved slightly, and then asked.

"I thought you were the first," the other man shrugged, "especially when I saw you with two henchmen." ”

Galen and Sanders both frowned and let go, and Frederick made a gesture of covering his forehead, he had told Sean before that he could come alone.

"But after talking, I think you have some second possibilities." Vladimir then added, "So I'm a little confused now." ”

"Let me guess......" Sean was also interested at this time, and simply let go of himself, "Do you think, I brought my friends to the interview a little frivolous, and our relationship seems to be very close, and when I got out of the car, I also had a few fights, if it wasn't for the fact that I couldn't take care of myself, I had to take people everywhere, and I was a guy who liked to play." Coupled with the phrase 'no one has ever done this', it seems that I don't know anything about filmmaking, so it should be the first one. ”

"But in the process of talking to you, I found that you are very smart, you know how to advance and retreat, trade-offs and trade-offs between words, and you don't want to set up a production company for a while, and you have thought about trying the taste of a producer." Vladimir continued, "So, be honest with us, Sean, and let me hear what you really think. ”

Frederick immediately kicked Sean lightly under the table, Sean knew what he meant, and had said a few words about Vladimir's personality when his agent had paralyzed him over on the phone. Some proud, some tactful, and at the same time a little straightforward, if you want to gain his favor, then it is better to be humble and not say something too directly.

However, according to his own observations, Sean may need to be modest, and it is not necessary to beat around the bush.

"I'll admit that I don't know much about making movies and shell companies, and although I've seen some of the materials, I would ask those kinds of things, but that doesn't stop me from being ambitious." Sean smiled and said, "My friends, including Fred, and I have discussed this topic before. In today's Hollywood, it is almost impossible to set up a film company and grow to the level of the seven major film companies, and it is very difficult to even be on a par with New Line and Miramax, but it is very possible to reach the level of a litmus test, or surpass some. ”

"Empty words don't move me, Sean." Vladimir shook his head disapprovingly, seeming a little disappointed.

"I don't want to say too much about the future development, after all, my company is still just an empty shell that has just completed registration," Sean continued quietly, "but we will move towards the goal step by step, we will not stop, do or not do, it will always be two results, maybe we may lose badly in the future, but this is not a reason for us to stand still now." ”

Vladimir raised his eyebrows, but still a little disapproving: "I don't think you can accomplish anything with them." ”

He pointed at Galen and Sanders, which immediately caused Galen and Sanders to frown again, and Sanders even wanted to say something, but Sean kicked him under the table like Frederick did for himself.

"I probably understand what you mean, I agree and disagree with your point of view," Sean shrugged, "My father is also a businessman, and he once said that when a small company wants to develop and expand, it is very necessary to put down the shelf and unite all the liliang that can be united." However, after becoming bigger and stronger, if you want to maintain vitality and enterprising, then the class must be clear and the interests must be distributed in place, otherwise it will inevitably cause internal turmoil. Once that happens, it's either a step up or a slump from then on. ”

Speaking of this, he was suddenly stunned, Vladimir, who had always seemed a little unconcerned before, suddenly became a little subtle after hearing this, and he was also a little distracted. Thinking about it carefully, Sean immediately understood, when he introduced himself before, he said that he stepped down because of the internal power struggle, and his words probably aroused his heart.

It's strange, with what he shows, he shouldn't be driven away so easily, right? Sean couldn't help but think. Speaking of which, the surname Vladimir ...... Is it of Russian origin?

Fortunately, his thinking only spread out for a few seconds before he took it back, and then seized this opportunity to continue: "The future needs to be considered, but if you are too entangled in the future, you will put the cart before the horse, and every company will inevitably carry out internal rectification to a certain extent, if you hesitate or even fear and retreat because you are worried about this, it is too stupid, or that sentence, this is not a reason for us not to do it." ”

"Oh?" Vladimir also came back to his senses at this time, raised his eyebrows and laughed, "Frankly, I'm still not very optimistic about you, but...... I think I can try it now. ”

Sean finally breathed a sigh of relief, if there is such an experienced person to preside over the overall situation, it should be of great benefit to the development of the production company. In fact, if you think about it carefully, you will understand that the reason why he agreed to come out for an interview should have already had the idea of trying it in his heart, but now it was only strengthened by Sean's words.

"Then it's up to you, Todd," Sean's voice grew brisk, "I can't give you more conditions for the time being, but I'm sure you'll be paid for your abilities in the near future." ”

"You're not going to let me build this shell alone, are you?" Vladimir asked, narrowing his eyes.

"Isn't that your thing?" Sean pretended to be stupid.

“…… It suddenly occurred to me that this was the wrong choice. The other party raised his eyebrows.

"Well, Todd, you know, I don't know much about any of that." Sean spread his hands, "And this is also the early stage of the business, I can only find a capable person to contract all the work." ”

Vladimir scratched his head and sighed: "Okay, I can take on this task, but I hope that when I spend a lot of money, you don't feel heartache." ”

"It doesn't matter, you shouldn't be spending a penny," Sean laughed, "as long as every expense is clearly accounted for." ”

At this point, it is basically decided, and after signing the contract, you can start to officially prepare for the production company.

"Are you sure that guy can take care of the production company?" After answering home after the meeting, Sanders asked first.

"If in terms of ability, Todd? Vladimir is absolutely fine, don't forget that your company is now just an empty shell. Frederick said half-teasingly.

"It's not a question of whether it's a small company or not, anyway, Sean took out 500,000 and gave it completely to a stranger, it's hard to say what he will do." Sanders shook his head.

"It's more than 500,000, if Vladimir really does a good job, I will immediately invest more, we don't want the kind of company that has a project, we want a litmus test, even a production company of the level of Miramax." Sean said, waving his hand.

"It's actually very simple, just look at the ledger," Galen interjected, "and I don't think it's necessary for Vladimir, who is very senior, to sit on our small company." ”

"Look." Frederick immediately opened his hand to Sanders.

"That's it," Sean didn't give Sanders a chance to speak, "Fred, I need more detailed information about Vladimir, can you help me collect some?" ”

"No problem." The agent agreed, and after such a fork, Sanders did not speak again, and Sean was relieved.

Probably aware of Sean's thoughts, after the Oscars, Frederick began to target Sanders again, and Sanders must fight back, so the two always stab each other a few times they meet. Fortunately, they all have a big picture and don't go too far.