That year Huayu

After chatting in the performance department for a while, everyone was very enthusiastic, and I received a lot of Lin Nanguang’s contact information.

I wasted no time and left here. There was a very conspicuous sign at the exchange meeting. Lin Nan went there alone, while Hu Ge stayed in the performance department.

"Should we go there and have a look? Didn't Laoban say that there will be many film and television companies, producers and directors coming?"

I don't know who mentioned it, and everyone looked in that direction in unison. The school's intention was obvious, and this was equivalent to half a promotion meeting.

The clever students understood the meaning as early as the first time the teacher greeted him.

Lin Nan met an acquaintance from Shangying.

"When Director Lin came to Shanghai, he never mentioned that he would go to the group to sit down. Mr. Ren was talking about you some time ago."

This is true. Lin Nan had the help of Shanghai Film Studio for his first film, but later on he became even closer to China Film Studio.

The post-production and release of "Into the Dust", as well as the promotion of "Stone" by Guangguang, suddenly stopped filming.

Mr. Ren will definitely talk about it, but after all, the film school is in the north, and China Film Academy is close, so it has a natural advantage.

"It'll have to be next time. After attending the exchange meeting, I still have to catch a flight. It's true that I haven't seen Mr. Ren for a long time."

"Then next time, let's go first..."

The person taking the photo was smiling, and they both left their names in the sign-in book.

The Shanghai Theater Academy made it very fancy and even invited some media.

Lin Nan saw many signatures from film companies such as Huayi, China Film and Xiying, famous directors and screenwriters, as well as art troupes, drama troupes and other units, as well as some TV series production companies.

The venue was already very lively. Taking advantage of the organizer's platform, everyone was chatting in a lively manner. It was impossible to judge whether it was true or false.

Cai Yinong from Tang Dynasty also came and was chatting with several screenwriters. Lin Nan also saw Lu Chuan.

Although "Kekexili" was a huge hit at the box office and the copyrights were not sold well, the Golden Horse Award for Best Film and the Tokyo Film Festival Jury Award made him a well-known director.

Lin Nan's entrance attracted a lot of attention, including Senior Brother Lu. He turned around and walked towards the crowd of Huayi in the distance.

Many people greeted Lin Nan, most of them were heads of film companies, and some directors and screenwriters.

The exchange meeting got down to business, starting with the film and TV series data, dramas, operas and other outstanding works and awards in the past two years, which were presented to everyone in the form of reports.

The first half is quite official, but the second half becomes private. It details some of the good results achieved by the Shanghai Theater Academy in recent years, especially giving examples of some outstanding students.

Lin Nan looked at the person next to him with a puzzled look on his face, and thought to himself that it wouldn't be so straightforward. After all, it was also one of the three major art academies.

Unexpectedly, the person from Shanghai Film Academy smiled and lowered his voice, "Film and television exchange meetings, especially those held by schools, are actually the theme. You haven't been to the exchange meeting at your film school, have you?"

The other party looked at Lin Nan with a positive expression, confirming that this was Lin Nan's first time participating in this kind of exchange meeting.

"I was careless..."

Lin Nan turned his head and continued to listen.

"The film and television industry is changing with each passing day and developing vigorously. Those present here are the pillars of the domestic film and television industry. I also hope that everyone can give college students a chance to show themselves and give young people a stage..."

Lin Nan actually listened to it. The crew is growing every year, but it is far less than the growth rate of employees. Art colleges are also worried about the employment rate, and it cannot be done by just a few vanguards.

There are too many examples of students from art schools who graduate but are unable to work in the industry. It’s not that they are unwilling, but that they don’t have the opportunity. The school’s starting point for thinking of ways to do this is highly commendable.

Art troupes and theaters generally prefer students from drama schools. The two drama schools do produce many excellent drama actors, but after all, drama is not the mainstream.

The real exchange meeting will come later. Many companies have come up with projects and quotas, but they are definitely not important resources. This is enough. There will be a special audition channel for students here.

Companies also use this opportunity to talk about cooperation or solicitation between companies and directors and screenwriters.

Lin Nan socialized for a while and then took the opportunity to sneak out of the venue.

There are many students outside, and the college does this intentionally.

Seeing Lin Nan coming out, many people's eyes lit up.

A little girl ran over and said, "Hello, Director Lin, I am Wang Xiaochen from the 04-level acting department of the Shanghai Opera..."

"I am Jiang Shuying, level 04..."

…

By the time Lin Nan saw Hu Ge, five people had already greeted him.

"Isn't there a reception party later? Why did you come out?"

"I don't feel comfortable with that situation. I have a long flight tomorrow and have to recuperate tonight. I came to talk to you."

"Where to go? It's a long journey." Hu Ge asked curiously.

"California."

Hu Ge nodded, "Then I'll treat you to another meal in the afternoon, just as a farewell meal for you."

"no problem."

…

The next morning, Hu Ge drove Lin Nan to the airport.

In the waiting room, Lin Nan contacted Tom. He would arrive in Los Angeles around eight o'clock in the morning on the 5th.

After a twelve-hour flight, Lin Nan slept for eight hours. When he landed, another day had just begun.

"The air is not sweet either..."

As the crowd poured out, he saw many people holding signs to pick up the plane from a distance. Lin Nan glanced around, looking for the target.

Someone was shaking cards, waving their hands, and shouting, "Lin, come here..."

A fat man who looked to be in his thirties, with short brown hair and glasses, half a head shorter than Lin Nan, was Tom.

"Welcome to Los Angeles."

After getting closer, Tom spoke standard Mandarin and gave Lin Nan a hug.

When they first met, Lin Nan was surprised by the other person's Mandarin. Finally, he learned that the other person had taken the initiative to hire a Chinese teacher and learned Chinese for a simple purpose, to facilitate communication with Eastern customers at work.

"Lin, they have urged you several times and have taken a liking to your script. You are simply a genius..."

Tom did not hesitate to praise him. Working for Lin Nan for so long was not only easy, but he also made a lot of money.

"I need you to help me find a professional lawyer this time. There can be no problems with the contract." Lin Nan said while sitting in Tom's car.

Tom, who was driving, was obviously excited when he heard this, "So, have you decided to sell the script?"

"Let's talk about the first one first, and the rest will come later. What about other companies?"

"Many companies have contacted me, and many directors have consulted, but they have not made it clear, but I am 60% sure that they will not give up."

Lin Nan nodded. Tom had always delivered the news on his behalf before, and the conditions he quoted were indeed not what a newcomer would ask for. At least here, he was a newcomer at the time.

"There's no rush. At worst, you can invest the money to make it yourself and find a company to distribute it on your behalf. You think so," Lin Nan said with a smile.

"Yes, I have read every script you sent me. You really should come to Hollywood. You belong here."

"Congratulations again, Berlin's best director. Oh my God, you are still so young. I was still taking the professional qualification certificate at that time..."

Tom kept talking all the way, being a talkative American.

Lin Nan checked into a star-rated hotel, and Tom asked him if he wanted to go to Hollywood. Giant companies in the film industry were there, as well as beautiful female stars.

"No, you can contact the people at Lionsgate and tell them I'm here."

You can play at any time, but at least you have to get down to business.

"Okay, shall we make an appointment tomorrow?"

"Just tomorrow, we're going to Santa Monica."

"OK."

Staying at the hotel, Lin Nan prepared for the meeting the next day.

Santa Monica, 22 kilometers away from downtown Los Angeles, is Lin Nan’s destination for this trip.

A resort with famous coastal attractions and the American headquarters of Lionsgate Films.

The next day, Tom came over very early. As Lin Nan's agent here, he had the obligation to lead the way.

"Lin, we communicated with the people from Lions Gate yesterday and they will greet us at the company."

"Then let's go." Lin Nan fastened his seat belt and said.

As the car drove all the way to Santa Monica, Lin Nan was still thinking about his conditions. Lionsgate had always wanted to spend a sum of money to directly buy out the copyright to the script, but Lin Nan did not agree.

After a long time of back and forth, Lionsgate finally compromised and invited Lin Nan for an interview. This is what Lin Nan wanted to do during this trip to the United States.

Lionsgate is an independent film company that originated in Vancouver. Last year's "Saw" created a box office legend with its small but big results.

The script that the other party liked this time was the "Latent" series. When Tom told Lin Nan about this, the latter could only think of fate. What a coincidence.

Arriving at the Lionsgate headquarters in Santa Monica, Lin Nan and Tom were greeted by a head of the production department and the director of "Saw", James Wan.

"Welcome, Director Lin Nan." Wen Ziren came up to greet him.

"Hello, Director Wen." As a Chinese, Lin Nan had no problem calling him this.

"When Tom told us that the script was written by a young director, we couldn't believe it until the news came from Berlin that Director Lin is really a genius."

"You're welcome, Saw is amazing."

"Thank you, but speaking of which, Leigh Whannell is not here today. He likes your script very much, almost to the point of fanaticism..."

Lin Nan felt quite embarrassed at this time.

"James, don't be in a hurry to chat, we still have business to talk about." Someone from Lions Gate interrupted Wen Ziren at the right time.

In a conference room, Lin Nan and Tom sat together, opposite Wen Ziren and two senior executives of Lions Gate. The importance Wen Ziren was immediately reflected.

"Director Lin, if we can successfully cooperate today, if nothing else happens, I will be the one to direct." Wen Ziren said.

An executive from Lionsgate spoke first, "Lin, it's nice to meet you in person. Our previous offer for the two scripts of "Insidious" was one million dollars, and at that time Tom said you refused.

You know, there are many senior screenwriters in the Screenwriters Guild, and the most they can spend on a movie is more than ten or two hundred thousand dollars.

In view of this, we specially want to know about you. Currently, you have written and directed three movies. Two of them were released and both made huge profits. The third one won the Silver Bear. You are very good. "

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