"π"!

Darren Alenovsky!

Of course, Bai Quinn knew that he and Wademark also started at the Sundance Film Festival. Therefore, the best films that have emerged in Sundance in the past two years are naturally also paying attention to them.

The most special thing about "π" is its sharp editing style, which cuts in a few seconds or even in a second, making the camera switch of the film extremely fast, and the high-speed camera switch is even consistent with the rhythm of the soundtrack, becoming one of the means to create an atmosphere.

From this point of view, this is a very experimental movie.

What is even more surprising is that the production of "π" only cost Darren Alenovsky more than $60,000 in production costs.

It is true that 16MM cameras and digital editing reduce production costs, but Darren is really stingy to compress the total cost to such a small amount.

For example, a non-public screening agreement was signed with the actors, so even union actors could get a minimum compensation of $75.

The studio that built the supercomputer in the film was borrowed for free by Darren's partner, the main investor and producer Scott Franklin from his father.

In order to save money, Darren's filming in New York City has not been applied for any shooting, and after all, they were all illegally shot.

It is precisely these reasons that although "π" has received widespread praise at the Sundance Film Festival, it cannot enter the mainstream theater system and can only be screened in art places that comply with the "SAG Limited Exhibition Agreement".

Bai Quinn also knew that although the movie was distributed domestically by Craftsman Entertainment and Pinfeng Entertainment purchased the international distribution rights of "π", in fact, behind both companies, there was the same man, Anon Milkan.

Milkan is also a member of the Italian Gang. Although he is an Israeli Jew, he has been working closely with the Italian Gang since he participated in the film industry in the 1970s. His investment in early films by Martin Scorsese and Oliver Stone.

On the surface, Milkan is also the Regent Film, one of the small giants. Everyone also collaborated on "Los Angeles Secret" last year, but in fact Milkan's tentacles stretched longer than they thought.

Craftsman Entertainment, which was renamed by LIVE Entertainment in the early years, has his shares, and he is also one of the founders of Pinfeng Entertainment.

The reason why one participates in multiple production companies alone is actually easy to understand. Regent Film’s source of funds is Germany, the source of major shareholders of Craftsman Entertainment is the famous Bain Group, and the funder of Tingfeng Entertainment is the British.

Milkan, who is good at dancing, flexibly shuttles among all forces and is at ease.

After the success of "π", Milkan supported Darren Alenovsky's new film, which is "Requiem of Dreams", which Charlize is interested in.

No wonder JJ Harris thought of letting Bai Quinn come forward and influence Milkan, but he, the main figure of the Italian gang, had to come forward.

Although Bai Quinn still needs to hone his "control", he did not immediately agree to Charlize. Who knows what conditions Milkan would propose in exchange?

So he said vaguely: "I'll try to ask you, but this is a 'real' movie after all. Don't Darren Alenovsky intends to audition? Even if we have already finalized roles, the symbolic audition will still be done..."

In Bai Quinn's opinion, "π" can only be regarded as an experimental movie, and it can't even be available in theaters. It's a little worse than "Bonnie and Freck" he made back then...

Charlize naturally heard the man's disdain, but now she has something to ask for, so it is difficult to justify anything.

In fact, it is her own decision to reject the heroine in "Fast and Furious".

Since her debut, she has always played the role of vases in commercial films, and vases are also the easiest to be replaced, with a shelf life of only a few years.

Maybe one day when she wakes up, she, who was originally sought after, will become unstoppable because another vase with younger, more beautiful, lower pay, or lower bottom line will appear.

At that time, she either accepted reality, lowered her requirements, was willing to be a supporting role, or played some roles whose names could not appear in the opening credits, or went to the TV series to find a job, or quickly married herself, returned to her family to take care of her husband and children, and came out in her thirties. With the popularity she had accumulated back then, she played some roles that were in her age.

Therefore, how to get rid of the shackles of the vase is her top priority. Compared to playing Bai Quinn's beautiful girlfriend in "Fast and Furious", she needs a deeper role and a role that can show her acting skills.

It was at this moment that her friend Jared Leto's unintentional words made her know the existence of "Requiem of Dreams".

After reading the script that Jared Leto brought, Charlize was convinced that Marion, one of the protagonists in "Requiem of Dreams", was the opportunity she was looking for.

"Requiem of Dreams" is adapted, and the plot is not complicated. The highlight is that the four main characters in the film are hopelessly poisonous fellow Taoists.

Just like in "Train Guess" in previous years, playing a poisonous insect must have a lot of hysterical or nervous performances, which is exactly where the acting skills are shown.

As for the nude shots that scared away Nev Campbell, it was not a big psychological burden for Charlize. She showed it in "Two Days in the Valley" when she debuted. Compared to that time, she is more confident in her current body!

"Actually..." Charlize stopped talking.

Bai Quinn smelled the faint fragrance emitted from Charlize's hair and asked as if nothing had happened: "What's wrong?"

Charlizes the courage to say, "I heard Milkan will come tonight too."

"Hmm?" Bai Quinn's nasal voice was obviously displeased.

Although the farewell party was held by Bai Quinn, who was the best man, in fact, he only told the service company that hosted the event about the general requirements. As for whom he invited to attend, there were also PR specialists from Wademark's image. Milkan would come, which was beyond his expectations.

Logically speaking, the older generation who have achieved success will not take the initiative to join in the fun of the younger generation's private events, such as Martin Scorsese. Although everyone is so familiar with him, he will only attend the wedding held in Los Angeles tomorrow, and will not come to play with the younger generation.

Bai Quinn gently pushed Charlize away, regardless of the girl's expression that was about to cry, stood up and walked to the door.

After waiting for two seconds, he opened the door, poked his head out, and said to the outside: "Lina, help me see if there is Anon Milkan who is the Regent Entertainment guest among the guests tonight. Yes, it's him. By the way, I'll find out who invited him, of course it's not me! I've never dealt with him..."

Bai Quinn turned around and found that Charlize was quietly wiping tears with the back of his hand. He felt a little proud in his heart, even if it was a small punishment for calculating himself.

The actress is an actress. Charlize immediately adjusted his emotions, smiled and pestered her, and took the initiative to ask about Bai Quinn's experience in going to China...

Not long after, someone knocked on the door, and then Lina walked in.

"Poss, I asked, it was invited by Chris. I heard Chris's secretary say that it seems to be about film investment..."

"Thank you, Lena!" Bai Quinn said.

If it is about investment, it is easy to understand. After Mr. Victor narrowed his investment in the film industry, the affected production companies not only met Wademark, but also Milkan, who has been working with Mr. Victor since "Los Angeles Secret", must have encountered a funding gap.

The "Plan A" film investment fund jointly initiated by brothers Bai Quinn and Chris, as well as Said, became a substitute for Mr. Victor and the financing choice for production companies with shortage of funds.

Well, the name "Plan A" was used by Said, obviously in a tribute to his idol Jack Cheng.

Since the other party has a request, it doesn't seem particularly difficult to exchange supporting actresses in literary and artistic movies with a cost of 2 or 3 million.

Seeing that Lina did not leave immediately, Bai Quinn asked curiously: "What else is there?"

Lina looked at Charlize who was wrapped around Bai Quinn and blinked hard.

Bai Quinn understood it, but said, "You just say it, Charlize is not an outsider either."

Lina then said, "I just asked about the casting situation of "Requiem of Dreams"."

Obviously this guy has been eavesdropping outside just now!

Well, in fact, this kind of semi-open private room has no sound insulation.

Seeing that Bai Quinn did not interrupt herself, Lena continued: "In fact, Darren Alenovsky has been preparing for "Requiem of Dreams" since last year. At the beginning, his budget was still very low, about a few hundred thousand dollars, which was the money Milkan bought the right to issue "π".

So the main actors he decided at the beginning were his friends, Fey Donnaway, Antonio Ribissi, David Chapel...

Later, "π" became a hit at the Sundance Film Festival, Darren became famous, and Milkan also had the confidence to invest additionally, which increased the budget to three million.

For market considerations, Milkan asked the young couple in the protagonist to have a handsome man and beautiful woman. Milkan recommended Jared and Nev Campbell. Because there were too many shots exposed, Nev refused. Jared, you know, he likes challenging characters...

As for Neve's replacement, I heard that Milkan had found it, and it was also someone from our Italian gang... Jennifer Connery."

Upon hearing this, Charlize showed a disappointed look, but then he looked at Bai Quinn, who was thinking. The man did not persuade her to give up, but was helping her find a way, which moved Charlize quite.

Lina's eyes circled between the two, feeling that there was enough time to pause, so she said: "Jennifer Connery once starred in "The Past of America" ​​invested by Milkan. They are old friends, so... Boss, this is a bit tricky..."

Then Lina said to Charlize Theron again: "Miss Theron, I hope you can contact Boss sooner next time. If that character was just a matter of Boss' words a week ago, the situation now would be hard to say..."

"Please trouble you, Lina, go and have fun. I probably have nothing to do here. I wish you a happy night."

After sending Lina away, Bai Quinn comforted Charlize, who was a little disappointed for a while, and told her that even though it was a little late, there was no hope at all. At least he wanted to give it a try.

In the following time, Bai Quinn went on stage to rehearse the repertoire of the performance tonight with the band, and greeted his subordinates and friends who arrived in Wademark. In a blink of an eye, it was time for the party to begin.

Chris and Said also arrived. As soon as they arrived, they began to blame Bai Quinn for absenting the "crazy party" last night. The latter could only use the excuse of busy work and inquire about Milkan's situation.

This Israeli was indeed short of money. The "Fight Club" he was filming lacked follow-up funds. It seems that Mr. Victor treated "outsiders" more ruthlessly. Even though the project has started, he still decisively withdraws funds.

Obviously, this money can get a more considerable rate of return in the rising stock market.

The ruthlessness of capital is even ashamed of Hollywood players.

Milkan's own funds should be able to fill the gap, but Milkan should be an old-school Hollywood man. Even if he is very optimistic about the projects, he will not be invested entirely by himself. In their opinion, using his own money to make movies will not only put his own net worth in danger, but also easily get bad luck, and the movie will fail and the company will go bankrupt.

There are many Hollywood tycoons who believe this kind of "metaphysics". In recent years, a typical example is Miramax's Weinstein brothers.

In 1992, the two brothers took out the "Crying Game" made by their old money that they had accumulated over the years, and successfully brought them $40 million in debt and stood on the verge of bankruptcy. Perhaps they were really crying.

Fortunately, the signature of Milemax and their abilities were still recognized. In the end, the two sold Milemax to Disney, which avoided the bankruptcy crisis.

Lei Dianhua and MGM are the first to learn from the past. Lei Dianhua was annexed and MGM survived. However, from then on, it will be unworthy of the seventh Hollywood category. The "Six" category is more accurate. The Lion is no longer respected.

So, a little later, Bai Quinn finally met the famous Anon Milkan, a middle-aged man with ordinary appearance and sparse hair.

In the private room on the second floor, the two shook hands and hugged each other. Bai Quinn introduced his female companion Charlize Theron to Milkan. When he learned that Theron was from South Africa, Milkan seemed very friendly and took the initiative to ask about the situation in Theron's hometown. While talking, it seemed that he was particularly familiar with South Africa.

“Wholetthedogsout! Wang! Wang! Wang! Wang!”

The noisy music made Bai Quinn feel unable to calm down and talk about things, so she proposed to find a quiet place to chat for a few words.

"I'm just thinking this way, QB!" Milkan said cheerfully.

Since Bai Quinn had to perform on stage half an hour later, the two had to come to the parking lot and get into the Rolls-Royce in Milkan, which gave them a quiet environment.

Milkan's two bodyguards patrolled the car nervously, and Hannah, who was treated as an assistant, was also asked to leave at least ten meters.

Bai Quinn gave Hannah a hint and told her to rest assured, which made Hannah leave with peace of mind and sank into the darkness.

Bai Quinn didn't expect that just talking about investing in movie projects and arranging an actress, Milkan would be so serious that it would be like a terrible plot.

Please, it’s no secret that Regent Film has shortage of money. Wademark Image and the Arabs’ “Plan A” are not new. Guys with some sources have come to the door. Otherwise, why would Chris have to hold two farewell bachelor party? Too many people have to take the opportunity to get close.

Short of money!

The whole Hollywood is short of money!
To be continued...