"For this reason, we raised the offer, and you still refused."

The other party paused and looked at Lin Nan, "Since you accepted the face-to-face invitation, please tell us your asking price." ”

"I can do it without a fee."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere on the field suddenly became tense.

"You want a share?" Another Lionsgate executive's glaring boss.

Tom also looked at Lin Nan in shock, with an incredulous expression, he was frightened by Lin Nan's thoughts.

"No way, your appetite is too big for Lionsgate to accept."

The first executive said with a serious face, and Wen Ziren also couldn't believe what he heard.

If Lin Nan is an old bird who mixes in Hollywood, it is possible to get a share, but it is really unrealistic to dare to open this mouth for the first time.

"Hear me out first." Lin Nan sat up straight unhurriedly.

"First of all, how is the script? Isn't it very high-quality, director Wan Tsai-yan? Lin Nan asked.

Wen Ziren nodded subconsciously, it was too late to come back to his senses.

Lin Nan smiled, "Horror theme, although it is not a mainstream theme, his audience is very stable, and it is very easy to produce results and sell high box office." You want the script again and again, aren't you optimistic that it can make a high box office? ”

"Last but not least, have you forgotten? I'm not just a screenwriter, I'm a director, the Berlin Silver Bear Award for Best Director! I can shoot it myself and find another company to distribute it. The most in Hollywood, except for actors, is the film company. ”

After saying it in one breath, Lin Nan stopped talking, and the people of the Lion Gate were silent.

What Lin Nan said is very reasonable, Hollywood has no shortage of actors and film companies, what is lacking is good scripts and good directors, both of which seem to be Lin Nan's, and the investment in horror films is generally not high, Lionsgate focuses on B-grade films, they understand this truth.

Lin Nan is a Chinese director who won the silver bear, and behind him is the huge Chinese market, which is also a big cake that Hollywood has coveted for a long time.

At this moment, the two Lionsgate executives thought a lot.

Wen Ziren is also reminiscing about Lin Nan's words, it is really not unreasonable, asking a silver bear director to make a horror movie, this is a very good gimmick.

"Today, when I walk out of here, there will definitely be many companies interested in the script in my hand, "Latent" or "Dead Silence", ......"

Lin Nan sat there and said softly, every word was heavy in the ears of Lionsgate executives.

Tom looked at Lin Nan, as if he had discovered a new world, and the people of Liongate seemed to be being manipulated.

"'Latent' and 'Dead Silence' are definitely not inferior to 'Chainsaw'." Wen Zairen couldn't help but say that he didn't want to miss these two movies, "Latent" is still a series.

"By the way, Tom helped me get the copyright of a novel before, and last month I adapted it into a series of scripts "The Conjuring", Director Wen can check it out on the guild's side, it's very suitable for you......"

"Okay, okay, I'll take a look." Wan replied.

"How much do you want?" An executive spoke.

Wen and Tom both looked at the Lionsgate executive, "Lin Nan really became?" ”

Finally waiting for this sentence, Lin Nan calmed down, "We can establish a long-term cooperative relationship." You know, I'm a director and a screenwriter, and Tom helped me register so many original scripts and buy a lot of novel rights, it's impossible for me not to deal with Hollywood. ”

"Tell me your asking price."

“20％。

The North American market is huge, and Lionsgate was the first Hollywood studio I came into contact with, and I will give priority to working with Lionsgate in the future, whether it is film distribution or co-production. ”

It could be seen that the two people on the other side had serious faces, and after Lin Nan finished speaking, they left one of them and came back after less than half an hour.

"We agreed to your conditions, not only because of the script, but also because of your age and achievements.

In your country, you are the youngest commercial director, and I hope you will be the second Zhang Yimou. ”

Hearing this last sentence, Lin Nan didn't know whether to be happy or angry, can't I be myself?

"You won't regret the decision you made today, it's a pleasure to work together."

"It's a pleasure to work with, and I hope you'll be a long-term partner and friend of Lionsgate."

Lin Nan and Tom were sent out of Lionsgate Film Company, and the contracts for "Dead Silence" and "Latent" were agreed to be signed at Lionsgate on the 8th, and Lin Nan used the script copyright as a form of investment, accounting for 20% of the share, and Tom had to hurry up to help Lin Nan hire a few professional lawyers.

On the way back to the hotel, Tom said excitedly, "Lin, I'll help you make an appointment with a lawyer today, you're amazing......"

"But the day after tomorrow, Lionsgate should arrange reporters, and your identity will also be a publicity highlight, and the three major European ones are also very important in Hollywood, no worse than in you."

Lin Nan is prepared for this, whether it is the media, it is just to help him publicize and publicize.

There are so many scripts, there must always be a partner, Lionsgate focuses on B-class movies and can't digest much, and Lin Nan's basic plate is in China, and it is only good for him to have more partners here.

"Lin, have you ever thought about opening a company here?"

"I don't have this plan at the moment, maybe I will do it after a while, and I will let you come to work for me at that time." Lin Nan said with a smile.

"Haha, you have to give me an annual salary, otherwise you don't have to talk about it."

Tom sent Lin Nan back to the hotel, went to contact the lawyer, and admitted that the more elite the higher the price, and even charged by the hour, Lin Nan waved his hand, indicating that these are not a problem.

In the remaining day, Lin Nan paid attention to the U.S. stock market, as well as several stocks that can be held for a long time, such as Amazon, Google, Apple, ......, and Netflix, which has just been listed.

"Tom, you have to add an item to your entrustment contract, help me buy stocks for a long time, unlisted companies, and help me get some ...... as much as possible"

Tom was a little puzzled by Lin Nan's request, but was happy to have an extra commission.

"No problem......"

The money made from "Hidden in the Dust", Lin Nan planned to do these things, and he stared at the penguin in China, and continued to make money and continue to buy it in the future.

Real estate is a profitable business, but that is too bad character, Lin Nan would rather invest in other places to make money than touch the house, as for buying and living, it doesn't matter, maybe you don't have to buy a house yourself in the future.

"There are a lot of high-quality companies and stocks, just these first, who says that there is only so much capital now." For a while, Lin Nan wanted "Stone" to be released immediately.

After making an investment and financial plan, Lin Nan waited for the signing of the eighth contract.

Lionsgate agreed to Lin Nan's conditions, a large part of the reason is that this kind of film has a low production cost and short shooting time, as long as there is a high-quality script, it can be shot quickly and released, and there is a high probability that it will be profitable.

They carefully read those scripts, which are not weaker than "Saw Horror" at all, and handed them over to Wen Tsairen for guidance, and they can be filmed and released in a month or two, and the marketing department is very optimistic about the box office forecast.

In addition, Lin Nan's identity is also another reason, the young director of the billion-person market, cooperating with him will be conducive to Lionsgate's better entry into the mainland.

On the 8th, as Tom said, Lionsgate invited a lot of media to witness the signing: the signing ceremony of Lionsgate's cooperation with famous Chinese directors.

"As the best Silver Bear director in Berlin and a well-known screenwriter, director Lin Nan will invest in the rights of the "Dead Silence" and "Latent" series, accounting for 20% of all the revenue of these two films, and will establish a long-term relationship with Lionsgate......

Anyone with a discerning eye can see the significance of this signing, Lionsgate not only got the script he wanted, but also befriended this Chinese director, which also helped Lionsgate films enter that market a lot.

Lin Nan's many scripts and copyrights were also reported for the first time.

The expensive lawyer's fees were not wasted, and three elite lawyers went through the contracts prepared by Lionsgate in detail to ensure that their employer's interests were protected before Lin Nan signed the contract.

After signing the contract, Lionsgate prepared a celebratory dinner for Lin, who met with many Hollywood independent producers, studios, and actors.

In the past, they noticed some very mature and high-quality movie scripts in the Screenwriters Guild, and this time they saw the authors of these scripts.

Between pushing the cup and changing the lamp, I became a friend for the first time, exchanging business cards and contact information. Lin Nan specially asked Tom to help him make a batch of business cards, which only had his name and email address on them.

Independent film companies and the Eighth Congress still don't get along, and I didn't see the shadow of those giants at the reception.

"Lin, I look forward to working with you."

"Thank you."

"Your script is great, and the company is interested in ......"

……

The next day, Lin Nan appeared in Hollywood newspapers as a screenwriter and director of the Berlin Silver Bear.

Immediately afterwards, Lionsgate told Lin Nan that they would immediately start preparing for the production of "Dead Silence", which would not take long, and it would definitely be released in the second half of the year.

The results of "Dead Silence" will also be a stepping stone for Lin Nan to really enter Hollywood, and there will be no fewer film companies watching from the sidelines.

When the news came back home, there was an uproar.

"A well-known young director who participated in the production of Lionsgate films."

"Lin Nan first entered Hollywood."

"He's not just a director, he's a screenwriter......"

……

There are many Chinese who have broken into Hollywood as actors, but this is the first one to participate in Hollywood film production as a producer and screenwriter.

When Zhu Yawen saw the news, Wang Jinghua called him, "I'll go, I'll just say that he crackles and knocks in the dormitory all day, is it really a script?" ”

"You know?" Wang Jinghua asked in surprise.

Zhu Yawen nodded yes, he also joked with Lin Nan, but he slapped himself in the face, and Lin Nan really registered the script in Hollywood.

"Yawen, you're in luck." Wang Jinghua said coldly.

"Huh?" Zhu Yawen was stunned for a moment, and then understood what Wang Jinghua meant.

The film and television industry almost knows Lin Nan's news in Santa Monica, his signing with Lionsgate, the share of the movie, and the fact that he has many scripts registered with the Hollywood Writers Guild.

Ning Hao and Guangguang's first reaction was to raise the promotion of "Stone" to another level.

"Stone" was also written by Lin Nan, and this gimmick will only attract everyone's attention more in this case.