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After leaving the set, Duca drove his car to the company to handle work.

The budget calculation for the "Love Map" also called "Love Deep in My Heart" has been completed. He signed several documents, asked the finance department to transfer the investment funds to the crew's account, and arranged for a producer to

The film joins a new crew as a co-producer.

"When will Miramax prepare to cast the cast?"

Duca put down the document and asked.

"Next week, they plan to start filming next February."

said company executive Rod Steiger.

"It's quite slow."

The two films were originally planned at about the same time. Now "Reservoir Dogs" has been filmed, but "Love in My Heart" has not yet started.

This is the difference between large companies and small companies. Small companies are easy to turn around, while large companies need to consider more when establishing projects. They are slower, but also more prudent.

"Give Keanu Reeves a copy of the script and see if he is interested. If he is interested, we can arrange it. If not, forget it."

"Okay, I'll send the script to his agent right now."

Rod took the file and left the office.

Duca thought for a while and called Keanu Reeves to talk about the script.

Although the two parties have signed a four-film contract, the company cannot force the actors to play any roles, and the company mainly relies on negotiation when selecting scripts.

After negotiating with the company to no avail, the company can use the terms of the agreement to urge the actors to implement it, and the actors can also put forward counterarguments based on their own problems, which will ultimately be handed over to the producers and actors union for decision.

This is a method that is used as a last resort when problems arise in the cooperation between the two parties.

He is relatively familiar with Keanu, has no problem communicating with him, and will not force him to play a bad role. This is the main reason why Keanu is willing to sign a film contract with LV Pictures.

Keanu Reeves heard that it was a new Miramax project and expressed interest. If the script is good, he would consider starring in it.

Duca joked that it was definitely better than the character who seduced his aunt, which made Keanu dissatisfied and said that he didn't understand the art of acting at all. Duca gave him a compliment.

"Duka, are you interested in investing in a new film project?"

Keanu Reeves asked.

"what movie?"

"The movie "Unruly Sky" was approved in March and originally planned to be shot in June, but Ruifan said he was not ready and needed to study the character to find his feel.

In the meantime, he was arranged by his agency to shoot "A Basket of Spring Colors", which caused the film's filming to be delayed for half a year. The original investors were unwilling to wait any longer and announced their withdrawal of capital. Now the crew is looking for new investors. Are you interested in cooperating? "

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Duca thought for a while, "Unruly Sky" is the famous work of River and Keanu. It is quite famous internationally. River even won the Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival for this film.

However, this movie tells the story of two male prostitutes falling in love with each other. It is relatively niche and suitable for the taste of film judges, but the box office results will not be too high.

"How much investment do you need?"

"Not much, 2.2 million. The director is Mr. Gus Van Sant. He won the Best Short Film Award at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1987. "The Cowherd" was also his film. He is a very good director.

If you are interested, I can introduce you to them."

Keanu said enthusiastically.

Duca is a bit moved, and "Unruly Sky" has a good reputation. It was shortlisted for several film festivals and even won the Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival.

Based on this award alone, the film's North American box office revenue is at least over 4 million, and its DVD distribution revenue is also over 5 million. This is determined by the value of the film festival.

The four major film awards in the world are Oscar + the three major European international film festivals, Cannes International Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, and Berlin International Film Festival.

Among them, the Oscar film award is the most valuable. A nominated film, even the smallest technical nomination, can play a great role in promoting the film's box office.

Distributors only need to list the Oscar-nominated films when promoting, and the movie box office can earn more than 1 million more, and the DVD can earn at least 2 million more.

For films that have won film awards, the improvement effect is more obvious. This is the conclusion reached by "Hollywood Movie" magazine through statistics.

The gold content of the three major European film festivals is slightly lower than that of the Oscars in North America, but it is not inferior at all in Europe.

"Unruly Sky" was able to win one of the most important awards, the Best Actor Award, at the Venice Film Festival. Its box office revenue was at least 5 million, and its DVD release performance will not be less than this.

Based on this calculation, if you invest in this movie, you should be able to make a small amount of money.

But the problem is that he has no money left. There is no need to consider Cisco stocks for the time being. The bar and villa have long been mortgaged, and even the contract with Keanu is currently only paying 30%.

"Keanu, when are you going to shoot? The company currently has two movies and doesn't have enough energy to shoot three. If it is shot in March or April next year, I can consider investing. By then, "Reservoir Dogs" will be released."

Duca thought for a while and said.

"Wait until I ask."

Keanu Reeves hung up the phone and called back four or five minutes later.

"Duka, Director Sant and Producer Loli Parker are still looking for investment. I mentioned you to them and they said they could consider it. But do you really want to invest? You said investment before you read the script.

, are you kidding me?"

Keanu said unhappily.

Duca smiled softly, "Keanu, you and River are both good actors, especially River. I heard that he is very picky about scripts and never makes bad movies. For this reason alone, it is worth my investment."

"Hey, I'm also very picky about scripts, and I never make bad movies. Why do you want to focus on Ruifan?"

Keanu Reeves said dissatisfied.

"Because we are talking on the phone, wouldn't it be too embarrassing if I praise you directly?"

"No, those are all facts, why should we be embarrassed?"

"Haha~ Well, for you two outstanding young actors, this project also has investment value. You can tell Director Sant and Producer Loli Parker and bring them to the company for detailed discussions when you have time."

"no problem."

Duca hung up the phone, stood up and stretched.

Dongdong~

Monica knocked on the door and walked in, holding a stack of information in her hand.

"Boss, this is a list of all the expenses during the filming of "Reservoir Dogs". We have sorted it out. Take a look."

"How much did it cost in total?"

Duca took the folder and asked.

"It's US$1,027,300, and post-production still requires US$250,000, which is about 100,000 more than expected."

Monica opened a folder and said.

"Fortunately, it's not too much."

There are many items in the crew's expense list. Online expenses start from offline expenses. Offline expenses mainly include studio rental expenses, script development expenses, director's remuneration, actor's remuneration, producer's remuneration, post-production, etc. Online expenses mainly include marketing and publicity.

kind.

All lists have more than 20 folders and 733 pages of list information. These lists are mainly reviewed jointly by the finance and production department legal affairs, so there is no big problem.

His job is to sign documents.

"Monica, what are your plans for the afternoon?"

“Shopping with Linda!”

Monica curved her beautiful lips and smiled.

"Going shopping again? Why do you girls go shopping every day? Don't you get bored... Can we go together?" Duka asked with some anticipation.

Monica smiled softly, "No, there is a person who takes his time while shopping, and even walks out early after shopping for a while. Shopping with this kind of person is the most disappointing thing, so I'd better not go shopping with him."

"Last time, the situation was special. How about I promise to walk faster than you two this time, and I also promise not to run away?"

"Okay, I'll give you another chance."

Monica smiled.

"Thanks!"

Duka smiled secretly, he still had to be thick-skinned when picking up girls.

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