Legendary Hollywood Producer

By the time Roman went to the Warner Studios the next day, the friend of director Joe Detduba’s soundtrack had already arrived.

"Mr. Roman, this is Wright Hige, this is Hartle Lehman, and the last one is Porter Hills. They are all professional film scorers." Joe Detduba Introduced.

"Hello, Mr. Wright."

"Hello, Mr. Hartle."

"Hello, Mr. Potter."

Roman shook hands with them one by one.

"You are all Joe's friends, but I would take the liberty to ask, what is your salary?" Roman looked at the three middle-aged white men in front of him.

"We have discussed that the three of us can complete the soundtrack for this film, and the total salary is only 70,000 US dollars. However, some songs require copyright fees, which also require a certain amount of money." Among the three, Porter spoke.

"No problem, I will pay for those songs that require copyright fees. You don't need to worry about it, but I want to use as little as possible. My budget is running out."

"Okay, Mr. Roman, we understand."

"Well, you guys sign a contract."

Roman took Porter and his party to Manhai Entertainment, signed a contract and officially hired them.

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In the following week, director Joe Det Durbar finally completed the filming work, and "Small Town Zombie" also entered post-production work.

In the post-production studio of Warner Studios, director Joe Detduba is rushing to talk.

"The whole shot is already in my mind, Mr. Roman, believe me, I will edit an excellent **** action film." Joe Det Dubar said strenuously.

"I believe you, Joe, otherwise I won't choose you as the director of this film." Roman said sincerely, "You edit it, my friend, I always think you will succeed."

Hearing this, Joe Det Durbar was very satisfied. He began to play the shots, and every time he watched one, he would mark it in his notebook.

In the next few days, Roman would also take time out to stay in the editing room to watch the footage of Joe Det Durbar’s editing. Occasionally, Roman would give his own opinions. After all, he didn’t understand these, but he knew what kind of things. The plot can attract the audience.

From the end of July to mid-September, it took more than two months. The post-production of "Small Town Zombie" is almost over. The final edited version has passed the Roman test, and the rest is just a little bit. Add subtitles for the opening and ending credits. Roman also began to seek distribution for the movie "Small Town Zombie".

As we all know, the distribution of films naturally occupies the upstream position of films, and in Hollywood, the six major film companies basically monopolize the big pie of the distribution industry, because only they can not only distribute locally, but also have overseas distribution channels. Let alone compare with them, Roman’s company can’t even distribute it in North America. Even if it’s distributed in the United Kingdom, it can barely achieve it. After all, that is where the old Dolf started, and North America is still bad after all. a lot of.

With some materials from "Small Town Zombie", Roman and Lamy began their visit.

Warner Bros. Pictures, Distribution Department Reception Room.

A white man in his forties put down the information in his hand, smiled and said, "Mr. Roman, do you want us to help you distribute the film?"

"Yes, but I don’t know how your company’s share is calculated."

"North America draws 40%, overseas draws 45%, and other peripheral income 50%." The white man gave the conditions.

"No, this is more than the general film commission." When he came, Roman also learned about these companies. They generally only take 30% in North America and 40% overseas. As for the peripheral income, it is necessary to divide it in detail. How can a lion open his mouth like this.

"Mr. Roman, it's mainly because your company has never made a movie before, and we have to take risks, so that's why." The white man explained.

My surname is you a ghost, you know that Roman just showed him the film, if he has no idea, he won't discuss the release here. There are more than 1,000 films produced in Hollywood every year, but only 30-40% of them enter the theaters. If the film has no advantage, white men would still discuss here, and they would have been dismissed a long time ago, thinking of a big company like him. , There is no shortage of people to beg them to release, not to mention the newly established film company, of course, the commission is higher.

"I hope we still have a chance to cooperate." Roman stood up and took the initiative to leave.

The white man didn't care, watching Roman and Lamy leave.

In the following week, Roman ran all the six major Hollywood studios. Even the lowest asking price Sony/Columbia Pictures received 35% in North America and 45 overseas. However, they took a low percentage in film derivatives. A little bit. However, this "Small Town Zombie" by Roman is a **** action film, which has suffered a lot from the surroundings, so the conditions are still harsh.

Roman is not discouraged. Isn’t there still a release that can be released? Even if there is no overseas release capability, it is good to be released in North America first. Of course, the worst result is to find Sony for release. It is for now.

In the afternoon, Roman visited DreamWorks again, but the result was still not optimistic.

In the next few days, Roman ran to Touchstone Pictures and other companies one after another, and the conditions were still no better than Sony.

On October 2, Roman came to Dimen Pictures.

Rohrer-Cass is watching a movie that someone has just sent over for release. The name is "Small Town Zombie". The plot is so-so, and the setting is very good, the scene is bloody, and it is an R-rated film. After watching it, Rohrer said, "Mr. Roman, I have finished watching the movie, and our company can release this movie."

"How about the split?" Roman was not happy. For so many days, most film companies had such similar words.

"How about 35 percent in North America?"

"To be honest, I'm not satisfied. Sony has already made such an offer before, and they have overseas distribution capabilities."

When Rohrer heard Roman say this, his brows frowned. In fact, he was quite optimistic about this film. Although it was a bit old-fashioned, the plot setting was very interesting. The battle between humans and infected zombies still attracted the audience. Of the ability. Rohrer wants to fight for it, "We only need 35 percent of the box office, and other peripheral income is another, but it will certainly not exceed the industry's general commission." Of course, it will not be lower than the industry's commission. Added in his heart.

Is it only 35 percent of the box office? Roman is also thinking about gains and losses. The rest is calculated based on the total income of North America. In this case, we can see the sincerity of Dimen Pictures. However, Roman still wants to fight for it. a bit.

"32%. If so, I agree."

"Impossible, Mr. Roman, this is my biggest offer, but if you agree, we can release this movie as soon as possible." Roller released another bargaining chip.

Hearing this, Roman was moved, and after thinking about it, there was no better choice than Emperor Sect.

"Can it be launched on Halloween?" When Roman started filming, he planned to release it at this time.

"Yes, we can discuss some details." Roller said with a smile.