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Chapter 43 Signing a Contract

"For this reason, we increased our offer, but you still refused."

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

"I can do it for free."

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

"You want a share?" Another Lions Gate executive stared.

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

"No way, your appetite is too big, Lions Gate won't accept it."

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

If Lin Nan is a veteran who has been in Hollywood, he may still get a share, but it is really unrealistic to dare to say this for the first time.

"Listen to me first." Lin Nan sat up straightly and calmly.

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

"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 first entered Hollywood."

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

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

After making an investment and financial plan, Lin Nan is waiting for the signing on the 8th.

"no problem……"

After signing the contract, Lionsgate prepared a celebration dinner for Lin Nan, at which the latter met many independent Hollywood producers, film companies, and actors.

"The conditions we agreed to you are not only because of the script, but also because of your age and achievements.

"But if you sign the contract the day after tomorrow, Lionsgate should arrange for reporters. Your identity will also be a publicity highlight. The three major European companies are also very important in Hollywood, no less than they are with you."

"By the way, Tom helped me get the copyright of a novel, which I adapted into a series script "The Conjuring" last month. Director Wen can check it out with the guild. It's very suitable for you..."

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

The person in charge of Lionsgate said, "Director Lin Nan, as the best Silver Bear director in Berlin and a famous screenwriter, will use the copyrights of the "Dead Silence" and "Insidious" series as an investment, and will occupy 20% of all proceeds from these two films.

And will establish a long-term cooperative relationship with Lions Gate..."

After speaking in one breath, Lin Nan stopped talking, and the people at Lion Gate fell silent.

The North American market is huge, and Lionsgate is the first Hollywood film company I came into contact with. In the future, whether it is film distribution or co-production, I will give priority to cooperation with Lionsgate."

Hearing these last words, Lin Nan didn't know whether to be happy or angry. Can't I just be myself?

"You will not regret the decision you made today, and it will be a pleasure to cooperate with you."

Lin Nan is a Chinese director who won the Silver Bear. Behind him is the huge Chinese market, which is also the big cake that Hollywood has coveted for a long time.

"Tom, you need to add an item to your entrustment contract. Help me buy stocks in the long term. You should also help me get some unlisted companies as much as possible..."

"He is not only a director, but also a screenwriter..."

"Say your asking price."

When the news spread back to China, there was an uproar.

They carefully read those scripts, which were no less powerful than "Saw". They gave it to Wen Tsai-ren to direct, and it could be filmed and released in a month or two, and the marketing department was very optimistic about the box office forecast.

"How much share do you want?" an executive asked.

"First of all, how is the script? Is it of high quality, Director Wen Tsai-ren?" Lin Nan asked.

At this moment, the two Lions Gate executives thought of a lot.

On the way back to the hotel, Tom kept talking excitedly, "Lin, I will help you make an appointment with a lawyer today. You are so awesome..."

Lin Nan was mentally prepared for this, and the media could help him publicize it.

The numerous scripts and copyrights owned by Lin Nan were also reported for the first time.

Real estate is a lucrative business, but it is too bad of character. Lin Nan would rather invest and make money elsewhere than touch a house. As for buying it and living in it, it doesn't matter. Maybe he won't have to buy a house by himself in the future.

When Zhu Yawen saw the news, it was Wang Jinghua who called him, "I'm going to tell him that he kept typing in the dormitory all day. Is this really a script?"

With so many scripts, there must be partners. Lionsgate focuses on B-type movies and cannot digest many. And Lin Nan's base is in China, so having more partners here will only benefit him.

It could be seen that the two people opposite had serious faces. After Lin Nan finished speaking, one person left and came back less than half an hour later.

Tom was a little confused about Lin Nan's request, but he was happy to get an extra commission.

"Last point, have you forgotten? I am not only a screenwriter, but my true identity is a director, winner of the Berlin Silver Bear Award for Best Director! I can totally shoot it myself and find other companies to distribute it. Apart from actors, the most popular people in Hollywood are film companies.

"

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

In addition, Lin Nan's identity is also another reason. As a young director with a market of more than one billion people, working with him will help Lionsgate better enter the mainland.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see the significance of this signing. Lionsgate not only got the script they wanted, but also made a good deal with this Chinese director, which also greatly helped Lionsgate Films enter that market.

The performance of "Dead Silence" will also be a stepping stone for Lin Nan to truly enter Hollywood, and there will be many film companies watching from the sidelines.

A large part of the reason why Lionsgate agreed to Lin Nan's conditions is that the production cost of such movies is low and the shooting time is short. As long as there is a high-quality script, it can be shot and released quickly, and there is a high probability that it will make money.

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

After exchanging cups and cups, we became friends for the first time and exchanged business cards and contact information. Lin Nan specifically asked Tom to make a batch of business cards for him, with only his name and email address on them.

"There are many high-quality companies and stocks, let's start with these few. Who knows that we only have so much capital now." For a while, Lin Nan wanted "Stone" to be released immediately.

The first reaction of Ning Hao and Guang Guang was to raise the promotion of "Stone" to another level.

"20%.

What Lin Nan said is very reasonable. There is no shortage of actors and film companies in Hollywood. What is lacking is good scripts and good directors. Lin Nan seems to have both of these things. Moreover, the investment in horror films is generally not high. Lionsgate focuses on

B-movies, they understand this.

"You know?" Wang Jinghua asked in surprise.

Lin Nan sat there and spoke softly, and every word sounded heavy to the ears of Lions Gate executives.

Wen Ziren nodded subconsciously, and by the time he came to his senses, it was already too late.

…

"Okay, okay, I'll take a look when I have time." Wen Ziren replied.

"Famous young director, participating in Lionsgate film production."

Zhu Yawen nodded and said yes. He even joked with Lin Nan, but ended up slapping himself in the face. Lin Nan really registered the script in Hollywood.

Wen Ziren and Tom both looked at the Lions Gate executive, "Is Lin Nan really successful?"

Almost everyone in the film and television industry knows about Lin Nan's stay in Santa Monica, his contract with Lionsgate, his share of the movie, and the fact that he has many scripts registered with the Hollywood Writers Guild.

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

"It's a pleasure to work with you and I hope you will become a long-term partner and friend of Lions Gate."

"Haha, then you have to give me an annual salary, otherwise there is no need to discuss it."

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

Tom sent Lin Nan back to the hotel and went to contact a lawyer. He admitted that the more elite he was, the higher the price would be, and he would even charge by the hour. Lin Nan waved his hand and said that this was nothing to worry about.

"Yawen, you are so lucky." Wang Jinghua said unexpectedly.

Tom looked at Lin Nan as if he had discovered a new world, and the people at Lions Gate seemed to have been manipulated.

The independent film companies and the Eighth National Congress are still not getting along, and there were no traces of those giants at the reception.

""Insidious" and "Dead Silence" are definitely not inferior to "Saw"." Wen Tsairen couldn't help but said that he didn't want to miss these two movies, and "Insidious" is still a series.

Lin Nan smiled and said, "Although the horror genre is not a mainstream theme, its audience is very stable, and it is very easy to achieve results and sell high box office. You have repeatedly asked for the script, isn't it because you are optimistic that it can earn high box office?

"

Wen Zairen was also recalling Lin Nan's words. It really made sense. Letting a Silver Bear director make a horror film was a great gimmick in the first place.

"I don't have this plan at the moment, maybe I will in a while, and then I will let you work for me," Lin Nan said with a smile.

On the 8th, as Tom said, Lionsgate invited a lot of media to witness this signing: the signing ceremony for the cooperation between Lionsgate and a famous Chinese director.

Happy New Year everyone!

With the money earned from "Into the Dust", Lin Nan plans to do these things. In China, he is just eyeing Penguin, and he will continue to make money and buy more in the future.

"Thanks."

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

The expensive legal fees were not in vain. Three elite lawyers reviewed the contract prepared by Lions Gate in detail to ensure that their employer's interests were protected before Lin Nan signed the contract.

…

After finally hearing these words, Lin Nan calmed down and said, "We can establish a long-term cooperative relationship. As you know, I am a director and a screenwriter. Tom helped me register so many original scripts and bought many novel copyrights. I don't

Probably not dealing with Hollywood."

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

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

Lin Nan hired several professional lawyers.

In the remaining day, Lin Nan paid attention to the U.S. stock market and several stocks that could be held for the long term, such as Amazon, Google, Apple... and Netflix, which had just been listed on the market.

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