Exploiting Hollywood 1980

The Best Foreign Language Film Award is different from other Oscar awards in that nominations are not voted on by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Instead, film associations or management agencies in each country select and submit five nominated films, and then a special committee of the Academy selects five nominated films.

Because it is selected by a film association or governing body, the honor does not belong to the producer like the Best Picture Award, but the director takes the stage to receive it.

New World Productions, as the company that introduced the film, can get five back-row seats at the awards show. Roger and Julie Coleman and his wife, Ronald, director Menshov and starring Vera Alientova and his wife, occupied exactly five seats.

Ronald promised to give Ronald an aisle seat near director Menshov, ensuring that he would be caught on camera when the nominations were introduced.

"my love,

you are my every breath

You are every step I take. "

Ronald hummed a few lines of the theme song from the movie Endless Love and was in a happy mood.

It doesn't matter that "Famous" doesn't provide good seats, it still has the seats that come with being nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Award. Moreover, this nomination was chosen purely based on my own vision, which is more fulfilling than a nomination that copied lyrics from a dream.

"It seems that I still have talent. In the future, I can even succeed as a movie buyer based on my vision." Ronald said proudly.

I received many congratulatory calls and reminded Ronald that he should also call congratulatory calls to other nominated filmmakers.

First, congratulations to "Famous" producer David DaSilva.

"Ronald, congratulations to you too. To be able to get two nominations at this age, you will have a good future in this industry." Da Silva did not get a best picture nomination, and he did not get one for being famous all over the world. Nominated for Best Director and four acting categories, he simply rested at home for a few days and stopped canvassing for votes.

"It's a shame that Erin Cara didn't get a Best Actress nomination."

"I have expected this. MGM has significantly reduced the number of productions. There is no energy at all for public relations awards. I saw that the situation was not good, so I gave up the public relations nominations for Erin Kara and Barry Miller in advance.

To be eligible for this year's Oscars, a film must have been screened for one consecutive week in America in 1980.

Universal has 18 films eligible for Oscars, Warner Bros. has 17, and United Artists and 20th Century Fox have 16 each.

Paramount has 15, Columbia has 14, and even Orion, which was just founded, has 10.

MGM only had five movies released last year, fewer than Disney's live-action movies. Soon the eight major studios in Hollywood will become the seven. "

Da Silva spoke some truth to Ronald and expressed deep resentment towards MGM.

"All my resources are now devoted to trying to get Erin Cara to perform live at the Oscar party. It is best if she can sing the two nominated songs. 70% of the 3,200 Oscar judges are actors, and their votes are the ones who decide who The key to winning the award. Whether or not you win the award for Best Original Song is up to fate, sorry Ronald."

"You can't say that. The success of this movie depends entirely on you. Do you think I have a chance for best original screenplay?"

It seems that da Silva has given up on public relations and winning awards. He didn't even mention the best screenplay. Ronald took the initiative to ask for advice.

"MGM is not committed, and your opponent is Bo Goldman, who won the best original screenplay once with "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". Universal is doing its best to publicize "Melvin and Howard" for the best supporting actor and actress, and the most recent Best original script."

"I understand. Thank you, Mr. da Silva, how is your TV series going..."

To be honest, Ronald has already been nominated, and it’s a lie that he doesn’t want to win. I have a little golden statue at home, so I won’t be able to negotiate prices with much confidence from now on. He had long forgotten the Oscar curse told to him by Walter Mersey, the leader of editing.

Next, I called Michael Gore, the nominee for Best Original Song and Best Score, to inquire about the prospects of another nomination.

"Congratulations, Michael!"

"Ronald, hahaha..." Michael Gore received two nominations in the music category, and he was already grinning from ear to ear.

"Congratulations to you too. I heard that you also got a nomination for best screenplay?

Yes, I have two songs nominated, and my chances of winning are twice as high as yours, hahaha...

To be honest, our chances are very good this time. The interlude that my sister Leslie wrote has a lower chance of winning than your famous theme song.

reason? My family comes from a musical family and I am very aware of the music awards at the Oscars. Most of the votes are cast by actors. How do they know which song is better? It's not the one that Tou is familiar with.

Da Silva is desperately pushing Irene Cara to be on the show. Now you can turn on the TV anytime and anywhere and you can see Irene singing fame on a certain station. So you have a great chance. Don’t forget to prepare your acceptance speech. Ronald. Maybe the two of us can go on stage to receive the award together like we did at the Golden Globe Awards. "

"oh oh, yea, yea

i love you more than i can say”

Ronald was even happier after hearing the analysis of the chances of winning. Next, I called Martin Scorsese, the teacher who scored eight nominations for "Raging Bull" to congratulate him.

"Marty, it's Ronald." It was Isabella Rossellini who answered the phone. "I'm packing his bags. He's going to Hollywood soon to canvass for votes. It was an accident to be nominated for the Best Director Award. surprise."

"Which Ronald? Oh, my student." Scorsese answered the phone, "Hi, Ronald, congratulations on your nomination for Best Original Screenplay. You are my first student to be nominated for an Academy Award. I never thought I would be old enough for students to get nominations.”

"Congratulations, Marty. I heard that Raging Bull got eight nominations. Do you have a good chance of getting the best director?" Ronald knew that this was the first time this teacher had been nominated for the best director. He had been very good before. Taxi Driver missed out on being nominated for Best Director.

"Honestly, I'm also surprised. United Artists doesn't have money to compete for awards. It's not like Paramount held a lot of canvassing parties for ordinary people. The box office of Raging Bull wasn't very good either. Fortunately, the critics liked my movie this time. No matter what, I will try my best this time. I will get your vote, right?"

"Well, I'm not a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences yet, so I'm not qualified to vote." Ronald was embarrassed.

"Ha, I forgot. If you get the nomination this year, you will be invited by the academy next year and you will be eligible to vote."

"So my nomination?"

"No problem, I will vote for you." Scorsese hung up the phone. Now he is very busy and has to deal with many canvassing parties until the voting closes.

And then there's David Lynch, director of "The Elephant Man." "The Elephant Man" also scored eight nominations, just like "Raging Bull."

But he didn't have David Lynch's phone number, so Ronald called CAA's agent Niceta.

"Hi, Ronald. Do you want to congratulate David Lynch on his Best Director nomination? He's very busy right now, with an average of three parties waiting for him to attend every day, and Paramount's Best Director and Best Picture civil wars.

Both he and Robert Redford of "Ordinary People" are directing commercial feature films for the first time, so if he wants to compete, I can't persuade him. Redford himself is a popular movie star, and Paramount says he will be treated fairly, but everyone knows who the resources will be given to.

I'm going to attend the Los Angeles Film Critics Association party with him tonight, how about I pass on my regards to you? "

Ronald wondered why Niceta spoke as if she could make the decision for David Lynch.

"Rick, you and David Lynch?"

"Yes, I am close to signing him and becoming his agent," Niceta replied.

"Oh, then will he take over the job of directing 'Fast-paced Richmond High'? Will I have the opportunity to observe and learn on the set?" Ronald's eyes lit up. If he could share an agent with Lynch, how would it be? Not everything is easy to discuss. Follow me to learn how to direct a commercial feature film.

"It's too early to talk about this matter, Ronald. As you know, it's the final sprint for Oscar voting. Before the voting closes on March 25, all nominated acting award candidates will party with all their strength. Social, please vote for one vote.

Before the awards show, I'm afraid David Lynch will not make any statement. Studios also know that an Oscar is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most directors.

If he can sign a new Oscar-winning director, it will be a strong boost to the movie box office. Not only will he not be forced during this period, he will also be facilitated in various ways, such as helping with parties and so on. "

"Okay, Rick, you always have your reasons." Ronald was a little unhappy. Niceta never took himself very seriously. He had several heavyweight clients, such as Al Passi, the star of The Godfather. No, Bette Midler, who was nominated for an Oscar last year.

"Don't be angry, Ronald." Niceta seemed to feel his displeasure. "When I was cooperating with Paramount to win the award, I was also praying for your best original song. But best original screenplay is difficult. , you also know this year’s MGM… Alas, now MGM is already a gaming company.”

Ronald hung up the phone, thought for a while, and called his main agent Richard.

"Richard, this is Ronald, is Niceta with you?... I'm not looking for him. I just hung up the phone on him. I want to ask you, tell me the truth, what are my prospects for being nominated and winning? ?”

"Best Original Screenplay is hard, Ronald. If you're not in Hollywood, if you don't throw your own parties, if you don't attend other people's parties, you don't have a chance to win votes.

But there is a chance for Best Original Song, and when we were at the party, Niceta and Paula Wagner would mention your name to the voting Academy members if they had the chance. "

That's right. If you can win an award, it's a good thing for your agent no matter how you look at it. And among the songwriters for the best original song, no one else is a client of his own agent. CAA mainly focuses on the representation of directors, screenwriters, and actors.

It's far away from Hollywood, the center of the film industry, and that's the trouble. Everything is lagging behind. Ronald began to seriously consider moving to Los Angeles in the future.

"Okay", Ronald thought to himself that he also knew some seniors in the industry, so why not ask if he was qualified to vote? One vote counts.

"By the way, I bought a movie at New World Productions, 'Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears', which was also nominated for the best foreign language film. Mr. Roger Corman also gave me a seat. Can you and Can we communicate at the awards show and let us sit closer to Michael Gore? It would be better to be across the aisle."

"Of course, it's no problem. I'll take care of it for you. I'm surprised you have such a vision, Ronald. Have you ever considered turning to a producer? Hollywood is looking for producers with a sense of market, and We are also hungry for directors with artistic ability. And generally good producers have more power than good directors."

Richard didn't know how many times he was surprised by this only young customer.

"I don't have this idea yet. If 'Fast-paced Richmond High School' can offer me a position as an assistant producer, I would also be willing to accept it. I hope to fully understand the film shooting process and prepare for my first Prepare for this work.”

"I made a note of it. By the way, this way you have an invitation letter for two seats. Have you considered which female companion to bring to attend? Do you need caa to introduce it to you?"

That's right, now that he has two seats, Ronald didn't expect this, so he smiled and joked, "Are you guys still helping me with sex?"

"Haha, the agent will be responsible for solving all the clients' problems. If you don't have any plans to invite female companions, you can consider giving up that seat and we can change some voting resources for you."

"I need to think about it, Richard," Ronald said after a moment's thought.

For the actress, it's a chance to sit next to a double Oscar nominee and be photographed on camera. To a certain extent, if the seat next to him can be auctioned, the price will be cheaper than that next to Scorsese and David Lynch, but it will be much more expensive than some seats without the opportunity for camera care.

While he was thinking about what to do with this seat, Ronald's phone rang again.

"Hey," said a female voice, "congratulations on your Oscar nomination, Ronnie."

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