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Sandra took the initiative to introduce again: "Simon said he donated a sum of money to UNICEF, and then got this thing, which is very meaningful."

Upon hearing this, George Norman looked at Sandra and then at his niece.

From Sandra's tone, the girl obviously didn't know that Simon Westeros actually donated a full half a million dollars.

As for Jennifer, seeing this, I don't know what my niece will think.

With this idea in mind, George Norman couldn't help but become more curious about what happened between his niece and Simon Westeros.However, it's not easy for him to get to the bottom of things between these children.

Everyone chatted for a while, and there was a sound behind them. The three turned around and saw Simon walking in with a bag containing copy paper.

Seeing that George Norman had arrived earlier, Simon apologized again, and everyone greeted him again, and Simon said, "Mr. Norman, Miss Raybould, let's go to the back."

Having said that, the three of them quickly came to the backyard through the living room and corridor.

Compared with the empty villa, the backyard is much more 'full', it is a garden full of vitality.There is no swimming pool in the yard like other mansions, but a very beautiful pergolas. The afternoon sun in Los Angeles falls from the gaps in the vine branches and leaves, which looks very artistic.Under the pergola is a long wooden table and a few simple wooden chairs added by Simon.

Watching Sandra step forward naturally, and began to pack up a large number of sketches spread out on the table, Jennifer Leibold also stepped forward to help, but she couldn't help being attracted by the sketches in front of her.

These should all be drawn by him, right?

awesome.

He held a sketch for a while intently, only to realize that the short-haired girl opposite was looking at him, and realized that all the other sketches had been put away, leaving only the one in his hand.

Handed it over with some embarrassment.

But I couldn't help but think, is the girl in the sketch her?

Really lucky.

Simon invited George Norman and Jennifer Raybould to sit down at the long table, and Sandra offered to make coffee.

After sitting down, George Norman took out a thick document bag from his briefcase, handed it to the boy opposite, and said, "Simon, this is the information of the two companies you entrusted us to apply for. You can take a look at it first." , I’ll explain some of the details to you later.”

Simon nodded, opened the file bag, and took out all the various documents inside. Along with these documents, there were two boxes. After looking at them, each box contained several seals.

Then there are two similar certificates of incorporation and other documents.

Now that I have decided to independently produce "Run Lola Run", I still need to set up a special company. In North America, where the business system is very mature, it is very easy to set up a company.

After Simon consulted with George Norman, he entrusted the other party's firm to help him register two companies.

At this time, the two certificates in his hand were written with the names of the two companies.

Westeros Corporation.

Daenerys Films.

Now that Westeros has been taken out, Simon naturally doesn't mind borrowing the name of Dragon Mama again.

In fact, the production of "Run Lola Run" will be under the banner of Daenerys Pictures.

As for the Westeros Corporation, it was an advance move by Simon.

The lawsuit between Apple, which produces electronic products, and Apple, which produces records, has lasted for decades. If the name Westeros is registered in advance, it will not be afraid of being squatted and passive in the future.

No matter where, there are many people who like to do such things as squatting.

In addition, at the suggestion of George Norman, both companies were registered in Delaware on the east coast.

According to a private lawyer, due to Delaware’s advantages in taxation and business law, entrepreneurs from North America and many countries in the world will register their companies in Delaware, and half of the world’s top [-] companies are also registered in Delaware. There.

It is said that there are thousands of registered companies on every street in Wilmington, the capital of Delaware.

Simon was flipping through it. Sandra came back with a tray and poured coffee for everyone. The girl sat down next to Simon and looked through the two company registration materials with great interest.

Westeros Corporation, this is easy to understand.

But Daenerys Pictures?

Sandra took a few glances, and then asked directly: "Simon, who is Daenerys?"

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Who is Daenerys?

When Simon heard this question, he immediately thought of Long Ma's long list of domineering titles.

Daenerys Stormborn, The Unburnt, Queen of Meereen, Queen of the Andals, Rhoynah, and the First Men, Ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and Guardian of the Realm, Khaleesi of the Great Grassland, Breaker of Chains , the mother of dragons.

just.

This cannot be said.

Say it out for fear of scaring you.

Flipping through the documents in his hand casually, Simon shook his head calmly and said, "I forgot where I saw this name, and I thought it was very interesting, so I used it."

Sandra noticed Simon's nonchalant look when he said this, and knew he was talking nonsense.However, after glancing at George Norman and Jennifer Raybould across the way, Sandra didn't point it out, just smiled in agreement.

Jennifer Raybould, who was holding a coffee cup, was also silent, with a smile on her lips.

George Norman didn't think much about it. After Simon had roughly read the registration materials of the two companies, he began to explain some precautions to him.

After more than an hour, it was confirmed that Simon had no other questions, and George Norman and Jennifer Raybould got up to leave.

Simon and Sandra sent the two out of the villa together.

Everyone had been to Farewell again, and when they were about to board the car, Jennifer Leibold finally mustered up the courage and asked Simon, "So, Simon, are you planning to make a movie yourself?"

Simon nodded with a smile, "Yes."

Feeling the boy's gaze on her, Jennifer suddenly didn't know what to say, she smiled shyly and said, "Then, I look forward to seeing it in the future."

"If you're interested," Simon replied, "next year at Sundance, you can come to Park City."

Jennifer showed a puzzled expression: "Sundance?"

The girl's reaction is not surprising. The Sundance Film Festival initiated by Robert Redford has only been held since last year, and it will only be the third year next year.In fact, Sundance didn't start gaining traction until more than a decade later.

Simon patiently explained: "This is a film festival initiated by Robert Redford to support independent films. It will be held in mid-January. In fact, even if you are not interested in movies, going to Park City in January is also a very good choice. , the ski resort there is really good.”

Jennifer naturally knew Robert Redford. Hearing what Simon said, she nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, if I can spare time, I will definitely go there."

After talking like this for a few words, Jennifer got into the car waiting on the side of the road.

With the funds in place and the company registered, Bill Rock, the production assistant hired by Simon, also made the budget for "Run Lola Run".

According to the shooting specifications given by Simon, the entire film is expected to cost $65.

In this way, just Janet's check is enough.

However, since he gave up the cooperation with Orion, Simon himself also hopes to invest some funds in it.

Before Janet handed out the check, Simon had already sent his contract with Fox to several banks for mortgage evaluation. The clauses in this contract involving the sharing of video tapes and TV broadcasting rights are still very valuable.

After review, Wells Fargo was willing to give Simon a mortgage loan of up to US$10, which was better than other banks, and Simon agreed without hesitation.

The federal tax filing deadline is April 4 each year, and you can also apply for a half-year extension. Simon does not consider the issue of withholding taxes for the time being.

Therefore, for the basic remuneration of US$20 in the contract, after deducting the broker’s commission and daily expenses, Simon can still take out US$15, including the loan from Wells Fargo Bank, and make up a total of US$25.

After some negotiations, Simon contributed US$25, and Janet contributed US$40. The interests of the two in this film were distributed according to the investment ratio, with Simon accounting for 38.5% and Janet accounting for 61.5%.

In addition, Simon also completely gave up his personal director, screenwriter and other salaries.Janet had a check of 68 US dollars, which had obviously emptied her pocket. Simon was very grateful for this, and did not intend to fight for more benefits for herself.

After solving the most important financial problem, Simon also completed the revision of the script of "Butterfly Effect" around August 8th, and then began to invest in the production of "Run Lola Run".

Then, Simon once again deeply realized the truth that being in Hollywood is more important than ability.

Thanks to the help and guidance of Jonathan Friedman, David Giller, Brian De Palma and others, the formation of the crew was much smoother than Simon imagined.

Santa Monica.

In the busy work, time has entered September without knowing it.

In an office building on 16th Street in Midtown, the headquarters of Daenerys Films is located here.

Simon rented three offices in the five-story office building at the end of August.

Under the introduction of David Giller, Simon hired another producer during this time, named Ron McMillan.

Ron McMillan is a thin, middle-aged white man, about 40 years old. It is said that he also worked as a set designer in Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver". This is the first time Act as producer.

The reason why David Giller introduced him is that the other party is very good at coordinating the shooting of exterior scenes, which is obviously what "Run Lola Run" needs most.

However, he had been in Martin Scorsese's crew ten years ago, and he was still unknown for so many years. Simon still had some doubts about the other party's ability.Ron Macmillan obviously also felt that it was unreliable for a young man like Simon, who might only be in his 20s, to want to make a movie.

Therefore, it took a whole week for the two parties to recognize each other.

In terms of salary, Ron McMillan was also unceremonious, asking for $1000 a week.

The budget of the crew is not rich. Simon proposed to sign a contract with a basic salary plus profit sharing, but was rejected by Ron McMillan. The middle-aged man is obviously not optimistic about the prospects of "Run Lola Run".

After some haggling, Ron McMillan's weekly salary was finally determined to be $850.

The filming cycle of "Run Lola Run" has basically been determined to be six weeks, and the pre-production will probably take the same amount of time. That is to say, Ron McMillan will be paid $1 for his twelve weeks of work.

Compared with those formal commercial films, this remuneration is obviously very shabby, but for "Run Lola Run", Ron McMillan is definitely the one with the highest salary among the crew behind the scenes.

Fortunately, after signing the employment contract, Ron McMillan also showed sufficient professional ability.

Entering September, the main job of the crew is to select actors for the roles in "Run Lola Run". Simon will work on "Butterfly Effect" for another week at the end of September. Therefore, the cast must be selected within three weeks. Finish.

According to the plan, Simon will make the final revision to the script of "The Butterfly Effect", and Ron McMillan will also replace Simon in selecting lighting, sets, props and other behind-the-scenes staff.

If all goes well, "Run Lola Run" is likely to start shooting in early October, like "The Butterfly Effect."

In the office temporarily arranged as an audition room.

There are four people sitting behind the audition table, Simon and Ron McMillan are in the middle, and next to Simon is Sandra Bullock. As the heroine, she will cooperate with the potential male lead today.Next to Ron Macmillan was a woman in her early thirties named Linda Vargas, who was the casting director for Run Lola Run and was also introduced by David Giller.

After interviewing another young man who auditioned for Lola's boyfriend, when the other party left, Ron McMillan mentioned another thing again: "Simon, no matter what, I still suggest that you hire a professional photographer. If you want to learn photography, you can do it in private, it would be too rash to do it with this film."

Simon wrote down a few notes on the actor's profile just now, and said to Ron McMillan, "Ron, do you think this movie has high demands on the photographer?"

Ron McMillan nodded and said: "Of course, there are so many shots that need to be changed in speed, and there are many very complicated camera movements. If this is not the case, there is no need for me to mention these to you repeatedly."

Simon said: "So, Ron, our production budget is only $65. In any case, it is impossible to hire a photographer who is too good. Rather than letting a mediocre person take this position, I might as well do it myself. I I've shown you a lot of my ideas for various scenes, so let's call it a day and let's audition the actors as soon as possible."

Having said that, Simon turned over a page of the information in his hand, glanced at the name on the information, his expression was a little weird, but he still ordered Susan Landis, the first official employee of Daenerys Films who was hired recently, Call the next auditioner to come in.

Seeing that the two were no longer arguing, Sandra Bullock and Linda Vargas on both sides of them turned their attention back to the list in front of them

As another young man entered the door, everyone looked over.

He was a tall, good-looking young man in everyday T-shirt and jeans, with long hair and a layer of stubble.It's just that this young man obviously has a figure-of-sight gait when he walks.

Simon recalled the "Run Lola" in his mind, and found that the original version of Lola's boyfriend Manny seemed to walk in a figure of eight.

Is this a coincidence?

and.

Simon sent out this audition invitation casually at the beginning, and he didn't really expect the other party to participate in the audition.

Linda Vargas, who was sitting next to Ron McMillan, waited for the young man to stand still, glanced at Simon and Ron, and said, "Then, Mr. Keanu Reeves, can I introduce you first?" alone?"

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"Now it's all over. The bum must have taken it. He's going to fly to Florida or Hawaii, or Canada, Panama, Bermuda, and be free."

"Where's Lonny?"

"He'll kill me, Laura."

"You have to tell him."

"Come on, he won't believe a word."

"why?"

"Once I secretly left a box of cigarettes behind, he found out immediately. He didn't trust anyone. This transaction is a test to see if I can be trusted."

"How much money is in the bag?"

"$10 million."

"what!"