In the following two days, Lehman basically handled some trivial matters in the company for half a day and checked some project preparations in half a day.

That morning, Lehman was drinking coffee and reading newspapers in the office. When he was very leisurely, Rooney Gise quickly knocked on the door and came in to report: "The specific copyright holder of the two scripts has been found, but they still have some conditions and are unwilling to sell them directly."

Isn’t it said it was a script that has been buried for a long time? Is there anyone who has a keen eye to recognize the beads?

Lehman put down his coffee and asked, "What are their conditions?"

"I've invited the person here, boss, please go and meet him."

After hearing this, Leman stood up and followed Rooneer to the reception room.

Has such a large piece of fat been targeted by someone?

——Leiman thought someone also liked it and paid for it, but it was not the case when they met.

By the way, it is really difficult for independent filmmakers to get through in Hollywood, mainly because they have no backstage and no organization. Even if they work hard to polish a good story, they will be begging to invest. If someone invests money and investment sources, of course, it is best, and it is not a waste of effort. What if no one looks at it? Without the distribution company taking over and the funds have not been received, God cannot turn a complete movie into a complete movie.

This is what "The Little Beauty of Sunshine" and "Juno".

These two scripts were completed a few years ago, but the screenwriter who wrote the script could only say that he could barely make a living in Hollywood and didn't know any big names, so he was naturally delayed.

Anyway, when Lehman arrived at the reception room, he saw a few strangers inside. The leader was a tall and thin white man in his forties wearing a grey coat with a beard, and the other was a white woman in his thirties who was wearing light makeup and knitted skirts. The three of them followed behind him, all discussing something with each other. When Lehman and Rooneyer came in, they immediately stopped talking.

Next to him, Rooneer stepped forward and introduced: "This is the big boss of Fireflies, Lehman Rast."

"This is Diapolo Coty, the author of "Juno"." - a woman.

"This is Mark Tetotu, a producer."

"These two are Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, a couple, and also MV directors. All the popular singers have asked them to shoot MV."

While looking at these people, Leman smiled and greeted: "Hello."

Rooney then reminded: "The story adaptation rights of "The Little Girl in Beauty Pageant" have been bought by Mark Tetotu for $250,000."

The tall and thin white man with a gray coat, namely Mark Tetotu, said respectfully: "I hope this project can be collaborated with your company and I will be the project producer."

In fact, the birth of the project "Sunny Little Beauty" is indeed difficult.

In 2004, Focus Pictures was the first to be interested in filming, but during the project review stage, a group of senior executives gave up investing in the film after several discussions. The reason was that they felt that the script was too dull and the subject matter was nothing new. There were not a hundred works about family relationships and eighty ones, most of which were not bought by the audience, and the risk was too high.

In this way, the script was thrown into the garbage dump again after its first appearance for five years. But that year, producer Mark Tetotu discovered the script that was repeatedly despised. After reading it, he was moved and bought back the copyright of the movie adaptation from the focus for $250,000.

Then, they invested everywhere. The result was that they only spent 8 million US dollars, but they won nearly 60 million in North America, making the year Fox Searchlight Films glory - the distribution work was taken over by Searchlight.

But in this time and space, thanks to Rooney's recommendation, Lehman also let people contact him early. The work of "The Little Sunshine Beauty" has only been completed to select directors, and the project has not started filming, let alone looking for publishers.

After hearing Mark's request, Lehman understood it quite well. After all, the producer tried every means to make the script and overcame so many difficulties during this period. How could he offer it in full just because a film company is willing to invest.

What Rooneer couldn't do was a matter of one word for Lehman.

Lehman smiled and said, "Of course, why not do things like adult beauty? We can not only provide theater resources to promote the release of movies, but also afford investment budgets to better shoot this film."

Rooney next to him interrupted, "I'll just say that Fireflies are very sincere."

Mark Tetotu breathed a sigh of relief.

I originally thought that Fireflies would be either unpopular or perfunctory like those studios, and they had no good words and good attitude.

Now, after comparison, how can you not accept so many rolls of eyes after being compared?

If you are polite to others, they are naturally polite to you.

As for the two selected directors, Lehman immediately expressed support. Even though the couple played MV, they were also professional in reading their resumes, so they would not be said to not understand film production. Furthermore, Zach Schneider and Michael Bay were also directors of MV and then entered the film industry. Lehman would not be stupid enough to question the director's ability.

After all, even without his intervention, this movie was well shot.

Moreover, after making preparations for so long, if they don’t work, I believe Mark Tetotu will not agree.

"I'll notify Liam and ask him to come over and sign the issuance contract. Is your crew still short of funds now?" Lehman asked.

Mark Tetotu glanced at Jonathan Dayton, and saw him smiling bitterly, he said a little embarrassedly: "The funds we can get are limited, and I have rejected some scenes that cost more than once. In terms of clothing, we also want the actors to raise their own funds. The filming location was too far away, so we chose Albuquerque..."

After hearing the complaints from the producer and director, Lehman realized that "The Little Beauty of Sunshine" has indeed invested too much effort from these three people.

Needless to say, the director has such an opportunity. Of course, if you want to step from the MV circle to the film circle, you can't do it without doing your best. After all, it is related to the better development of your career in the future. MV shooting cannot be raised in the entire director industry, and even the deputy director of the TV series can easily contempt.

Mark Tetotu simply wanted to make this story well, otherwise he would not have spent money to get the adaptation rights himself.

"How much is the budget short?" Lehman asked again.

"It's enough for 3 million." Mark thought for a while and replied.

"Okay, after signing the issuance contract, I will send someone to the account. As for shooting, you should worry more, and leave the rest to Fireflies. We will properly arrange the promotion work."

"OK."

The three of them were excited.

I didn't expect that the hardest part of the production would be so lucky to spend it.

Diapolo Coti, who was standing beside him, also felt the joy in his heart.

She encountered something similar to "The Little Beauty of Sunshine", and no one was optimistic about it. In the end, she was only brought to the big screen by a Canadian producer.

Her request was even simpler. In addition to being a script writer, she also hopes to join Firefly Pictures.

Yes, the conversation between Lehman and Mark just now made her feel that it would be a comfortable thing to work in such a company and such a boss.

Lehman smiled and shook hands with her, "Ms. Cody, a well-written and experienced screenwriter like you is what Fireflies have always been eager for, so it is very welcome."

Firefly's screenwriter department has only five or six permanent staff, and it has barely formed a group. Creative talents like Jonathan Nolan who helps his brother, will put a lot of energy into his brother's projects, and naturally they will spend less time on other aspects.

Therefore, Fireflies do lack the talent for screenwriters.

Especially for female screenwriters like Diapolo Coti, they can fill in the gaps in delicate and female themes, which is of course welcome.

——Even if she doesn’t speak, Lehman might mention whether she can join Fireflies with one mouthful.

Since this is the case, she is willing and Lehman is willing. Moreover, she is an independent screenwriter who takes orders at the screenwriter union, and it is extremely easy to join the company.
Chapter completed!