Chapter 407
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That's the symbol of a top model. You'll be the first top male model in China. Maybe you'll even make it to the top 100 of the world's most fashionable men.
You'll definitely be one of the most beautiful people in the world. "
He was really ambitious. It would be great if it was that easy to jump three levels.
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Sister Xue was thinking about the future, but she didn't forget her main purpose.
In Los Angeles in January, although there were still two months before the Oscars, the film recommendation meetings were already in full swing.
All kinds of audition meetings, banquets for business negotiations, as well as meetings between film companies and film stars, were also the most popular during this period.
When he arrived in Los Angeles, he couldn't help but be attracted by the weather. It was warm in winter, and the people who had been nervous about the anti-Iran protests were relieved by the good weather.
The temperature was 9 to 19 degrees Celsius, which made people feel like they were bathing in a spring breeze.
Director Zhang Yimou had been working hard for the Oscars. He and Zhang Weining had gone to Hollywood right after the New Year.
The city, which had only been a few decades old, had developed into a sacred place for the film industry. The scenery there was beautiful.
There was a huge film base near Hollywood, which was also the office of many film companies.
It was like a huge Hollywood family composed of satellite towns. They had worked together to make Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States.
The venue for this year's Oscars had been confirmed. It was the Kodak Theater (now renamed Hollywood Highland Center), which had been specially built for the Oscars. Instead of the previous choice of the Chinese Opera House and the Dolby Theatre, it would become the fixed venue for the Hollywood Awards.
It was still a few days before the Oscars, so Qin Guan was not late. However, the promoters of the films had already organized several exhibitions and small viewing parties.
Qin Guan didn't go to the Hollywood Studio, which was popular with tourists. Instead, he met up with Director Zhang and Producer Zhang at the promotion meeting.
In 2003, the strategy of promoting the film in the United States was to keep telling people about the film and its concept.
Film critics and distribution companies in Los Angeles were actually not familiar with China films.
Everyone's interest in Hero was due to Li Lianjie's participation and the huge sales of 2002's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Their first task was to attend the last promotion meeting before the award ceremony. They hoped to find a powerful film distribution company for the film.
Otherwise, if the film does not sell, the investment before the awards ceremony will be for naught.
Qin Guan was wearing Armani high fashion. That considerate and smart brand had done a good job.
They had prepared three sets of ordinary suits for his trip to Los Angeles, just in case he had to attend any Hollywood banquets.
Qin Guan followed Director Zhang. The middle-aged man was one of the few directors in the country who didn't look like a rustic in a western-style suit.
The scale of the promotion meeting was not big. The invited companies were all interested in buying. The group of people met again. Whether the price was finalized or not would be decided today.
"Let me introduce you to Sam. He's in charge of Miramax's sales."
"Sam, this is Qin Guan. He's studying in the United States. Please help him if you have any chance in the future."
Zhang Weining and Sam seemed to be very familiar with each other. Their conversation was also very casual and natural.
Qin Guan smiled at Sam. "Hello, I'm Qin Guan. I'm honored to be a part of your film. Thank you for the opportunity."
The old man was no more than 60 years old, but he had the shrewdness of American filmmakers. He shook Qin Guan's hand and heard his words.
"Which film will you be in?"
Miramax Pictures invested in and bought a lot of movies a year, and low-budget, shoddy productions were also a way to make money.
"Confessions of a Dangerous Mind."
"Wow! You're participating in the film department? You have a bright future! "
No matter how commercialized Hollywood studios are, they actually have a deep respect for the directors and actors who devote themselves to indie films.
Director Zhang was also taken aback. What? Qin Guan was only a supporting actor in commercial films in China. How could he be a leading actor in an indie film in the United States?
The world is changing so fast. Director Zhang looked Qin Guan up and down. Qin Guan was so elegant and graceful.
How could she act in an indie film with her looks?
Director Zhang had completely ignored the aestheticism of foreign arthouse films.
Since they had a history, they were the most interested distributors. The atmosphere was harmonious. After the meeting, the mysterious contract was passed among themselves through the lawyers. Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The North American distribution rights were undoubtedly won by Miramax, and with a high price of US $25 million, it was no exaggeration to say that it was the most expensive Chinese film.
When Sam was discussing the details of the promotion, he didn't forget to joke with everyone. Maybe they should change the name to Zhang Yimou's Hero.
It could be seen how optimistic everyone was about this movie. Qin Guan returned to New York the next day after meeting Zhang Weining and Zhang Yimou.
His housekeeper, Sister Xue, stayed in Los Angeles, the base of countless shadow men.
She was like a fish in water. While working for Zhang Yimou, she got the qualification to attend all kinds of banquets.
Qin Guan had nothing to do with the warmth of Southern California. As soon as he got back to New York, he started to take the exam.
It was a natural disadvantage to take the exam in a city with the highest prices in the United States. The city was home to Wall Street, so the competition there was fierce.
The registration fee for the CPA in New York State was 220 dollars, while it was only 25 dollars in the Western inland area. The exam cost 650 dollars, plus the cost of the certificate. The exam cost 1,000 dollars in total.
This was blatant discrimination. Who told you that New Yorkers had to be rich?
Qin Guan pinched his nose and put up with it, but he couldn't stand it anymore when he took the exam.
The CPA certificate was of high value, and the exam time was free.
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