Chapter 363: Go and pull the foreigner's reach
I have to say that in the more than 20 years since Martin Mason was a child, no one has really said the words to him just now.
Most of the people around him are flattering, or they are crazy because of his identity as the second son of Pai Qi.
Or she doesn't look down on her at all, the second generation who relies on family resources and relationships.
In addition, his father is even more so, since he was a child, he has been forcing the concept of education.
There will be no praise for him at all.
In other words, he really hasn't done anything successful since he was a child.
So in the face of Xu Ji's sudden success in learning that set, he couldn't resist at all.
Martin Mason is indeed very fun-loving, but no matter how playful he is, he has actually experienced most things.
The freshness doesn't last long.
In comparison, it was Xu Ji who said, to prove himself to his father and those who looked down on him.
Sounds a lot more appealing.
The key is that the Chinese man in front of him, when he said these words to him, he was not joking or anything else at all, but looked extremely serious.
He couldn't help but open his mouth for a while.
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As for Xu Ji at this time, in fact, all this was expected by him.
You say that Martin Mason's ability may indeed be slightly lacking.
But as Paiki's second son, his education and experience in all aspects are incomparable to some others.
In terms of its own ability, it must not be too bad in terms of the fact that the invested film can be shortlisted for the National Film Festival.
What's more, as the second son of Paiki Pictures, the resources and various interpersonal relationships on the other party are really what Xu Ji needs.
And at this time, Martin Mason is an image of a gentleman in the outside world.
At this time, everyone else felt that he was not good, but it was more able to arouse his competitive spirit.
What's more, it's easy to gain the trust of the other party.
Now it seems that it is similar to what Xu Ji expected.
At this time, Martin Mason actually reacted slowly.
Then he asked:
"No, you're asking me to give you a job?"
"What for?"
Xu Ji didn't sell it to the other party, but said directly:
"I'm going to open a film and television company in the United States, and you will be responsible for the management of the entire company at that time."
Martin Mason was not so surprised when he heard Xu Ji's words.
But he gradually came to his senses at this time.
"It's just a small company, do you think I can't afford it?"
Xu Ji said with a smile:
"It doesn't really matter how big the company is."
"Mr. Martin, why do you think I'm looking for you?"
Martin was stunned for a moment, then shook his head after a moment's thought.
I have forgotten that it was not Xu Ji who was looking for him, but Xu Ji who took the initiative to make an appointment.
"Of course, it's because I think only you are my most valued partner!"
"Actually, I also believe that Mr. Martin must not look down on that salary."
"But what if our goal is to make a film that has won all three Europa Film Festival awards and is in the top 10 box office in film history?"
"Think about it, when the time comes, will Paige and those people in the American film and television industry still look down on you Martin Mason?"
"And when it comes to your name, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is not that you are the son of Boss Boss, but that you Martin himself has achieved those glory."
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Originally, he had only calmed down for a few minutes, but when he heard Xu Ji's words again, Martin Mason suddenly felt again:, it makes sense!
The whole person was excited again!
Even now I feel the urge to fly back to America and do a big job!
"Mr. Xu Ji!"
"So what should I do?"
At this point, Martin Mason had no other complaints.
even felt that only Xu Ji understood himself.
At this time, no matter what outrageous requests Xu Ji said, it is estimated that he would directly agree.
However, Xu Ji's words just now were said in a somewhat flickering tone, but he is not the kind of unreliable person.
It was indeed because he wanted to officially enter the foreign market and draw foreigners that he found Martin Mason and wanted to cooperate with the other party.
In the final analysis, Xu Ji's purpose is actually the same as the other party.
"After you go back to the United States, first help me register the film and television company, and then we will give you the script and money, and then you will find a suitable director to shoot."
"You're mainly responsible for the producer and executive producer."
Xu Ji said.
Martin Mason certainly doesn't know much about filming.
But the other party's vision of employing people is indeed not bad.
Therefore, the identity of the producer is the most suitable for the other party.
And in terms of the company's management, although I don't have any experience.
But his own background is there, and he is much more reliable than many people who are looking for it by themselves.
What's more, with the help of Martin Mason's personal connections, these processes will certainly not be troublesome and unpleasant.
After all, the eight major pictures have a great influence in the world, and as the second son of Paiki, Martin Mason is just a fool, and some people will indeed be dissatisfied if they deliberately cause trouble.
But if you really want to do things seriously, there will definitely be no one who will embarrass the other party without opening their eyes.
And it's not necessary, it is estimated that in the eyes of many people, Martin Mason has no ability.
Tossing so much is just fooling around.
Hearing Xu Ji's words, Martin Mason was much more relieved.
If it's just a producer and executive producer, he really doesn't have any difficulty doing it.
As for helping to register a film and television company or something, it is actually a very simple matter, and when the time comes, you can just spend money and throw it to professional people to help.
He also has some companies under his own, but most of them have failed, or they are simply just empty shells.
"Mr. Xu Ji..... No, boss, then how much investment do you plan for our first film to enter the American film and television industry? ”
Martin Mason looked at Xu Ji expectantly.
It's not because he has the idea of embezzling the investment money that Xu Ji intends to give.
It's because he feels at this time that the more money he has, the more it actually represents how much the other party values him.
Xu Ji directly stretched out his right hand and opened it for a gesture.
"500 million dollars?!
! ”
Martin Mason was stunned, he didn't expect Xu Ji to be so big.
Xu Ji was also taken aback by the other party's words, Martin Mason really dared to think about it.
Seeing Xu Ji shaking his head, Martin Mason said tentatively: "Fifty million? ”
Although it is suddenly a lot less, 50 million is indeed not a very low investment.
At least for a newly established film and television company, such a production cost is actually enough.
It's just that before he could continue to speak, he heard Xu Ji say: "No, it's five million." ”
Martin Mason: ......
He felt like he was happy for nothing.
In particular, Xu Ji just said so much, it is the three major film festivals in Europa, and the Hollywood Award, the highest film award in the United States, and what are the top ten box office clouds in world film history.
In the end, only $5 million was invested.
Even in Martin Mason's view, there is almost nothing to make in a movie shot with a $5 million investment except for literary films.
The amount of five million for commercial films is really too little.
However, Xu Ji had expected Martin Mason's disappointed expression at this time.
He said directly: "The bigger the investment, the better. ”
"I'm not stingy or anything, it's just that because my script has already been written, it is the wisest choice to decide the final investment amount according to the script."
"On that point, Martin should know that I'm not wrong."
Martin Mason doesn't know anything, but he can be regarded as a person who has been in the American film and television industry since he was a child.
It is also very clear that what Xu Ji said makes sense.
But for some reason, he always felt an inexplicable sense of loss.
However, thinking of Xu Ji's mention of the script just now, he asked with some curiosity: "Boss, what you just said, you have already written the script?" ”
Xu Ji nodded, in fact, he had already taken some time from Raphael yesterday to finish the script in advance.
Even if Martin Mason doesn't ask him to meet, he will actually consider asking him out.
Compared with a producer as mature as Raphael, but deeply bound to Lianye, Xu Ji is actually more inclined to choose someone like Martin who has a background but has no limits in itself.
Xu Ji took out the script that had been prepared and printed out in advance from his bag and handed it to the other party.
Martin Mason looked a little weird.
Obviously, Xu Ji was already ready to meet him.
He always felt that he didn't guess if he was meeting the other party.
"SAW?"
Seeing the name of the movie, Martin felt puzzled.
Tentatively asked, "Is this a horror movie?" ”
Xu Ji nodded.
This is what Martin Mason expected, after all, the cost of five million, the best choice, that is, a small-budget thriller horror film.
In the American film market, it is not uncommon for small-budget thrillers to counterattack.
Horror films are not like domestic films, they are niche movies, and the box office results are generally not too high.
The American side has a large number of viewers who like horror movies and all kinds of bloody and violent B-movies.
Many of them performed well at the box office.
Seeing that Martin Mason began to look at it seriously, Xu Ji didn't disturb the other party's thoughts, took a sip of coffee on the table, and then looked boredly at the street scene of the town.
After participating in the Guona Film Festival this time, Xu Ji also thought clearly that he really shouldn't keep his eyes limited to China.
There are times when money abroad is indeed more profitable.
And it's not just for making money, there are actually a lot of classic film and television works abroad.
If there is an opportunity and conditions, of course Xu Ji still wants to shoot it.
There are even some movies that Xu Ji wants to shoot himself.
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After about an hour, Martin Mason finally put down the script in his hand.
At the same time, the whole person seemed very excited.
If I heard Xu Ji say that the investment was only five million just now, I felt that the other party was just joking and said something about painting a big pie for myself.
Now after reading the script, I suddenly feel that Xu Ji's previous words seem to be really possible.
And he remembered the evaluation he had found on the Internet about Xu Ji.
Although Xu Ji himself is the boss of Huaxia Entertainment Company, and the company's scale and influence are first-class in Huaxia.
But what appears the most is not that Xu Ji himself can have so much money at such a young age, how to succeed in his career or something.
Instead, it's all about Xu Ji's evaluation.
The so-called influential entertainment companies and wealth all rely on Xu Ji's own talent.
It can be seen from the other party's titles of singer, screenwriter, director, songwriter and so on.
Xu Ji is a very rare genius.
At the time, Martin thought the comments were a bit exaggerated.
But now that the script was taken out from the other party, he suddenly realized that it seemed to be true.
"Boss, this script can't have been written by you for the past two days, right?"
Martin Mason hesitated, but asked his most curious question.
Xu Ji didn't intend to hide it from the other party.
That's what he wants.
Martin Mason has to thoroughly admire and even worship him, so that the other party can work for him sincerely.
"To be exact, it should have been written last night."
Martin Mason had already guessed it, but he was still shocked at this time.
“oh my fug god!
! ”
Xu Ji continued to ask: "For this movie, five million US dollars should be enough, right?" ”
Martin Mason nodded.
"It's definitely enough, and it doesn't even take that much!"
"Boss, you're right before, the investment still has to be determined according to the script."
"Although the investment amount is not much, I think the script of "Chainsaw" alone is worth more than five million!"
Martin Mason said with some excitement, and even at this time, he wanted to fly back to the United States directly, and immediately asked the director to make this movie.
"And boss, the way you write this script is too comprehensive."
"Even the storyboards are drawn so carefully, so the requirements for the director are reduced."
"I feel that any director who is a little more professional can shoot well."
Hearing the other party's words, Xu Ji also reminded:
"Although the investment in the film is not high, the quality of the film must still be guaranteed."
Hearing Xu Ji's words, Martin Mason nodded.
"Don't worry, I have quite high requirements for the quality of the movie."
"It's a tradition of our Pais."
"The quality of the film is absolutely strict."
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At this point, the purpose of this trip to the country has finally been achieved.
The award was also won, which also left the seeds for the future development of the American film and television industry.
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