Chapter 1729

If Sisyphus film is going to establish its own distribution channel, and if Sisyphus film is going to further establish its own online streaming media platform, they are faced with numerous disadvantages and difficulties, not to mention whether they can succeed, even if they take the first step, they are full of numerous challenges; But in the face of many problems, their only advantage is lanli.

Right now, Park City, Sundance Film Festival.

The main purpose of Langley's visit is to promote the progress of the independent film industry. Robert Redford is eager for Sisyphus film to provide more opportunities for shooting works. Now there are 80 projects waiting for funds; Cohen brothers, David Finch, David Lynch, Wes Anderson and other well-known directors in the industry are also patiently waiting for the investment and production of the film company. However, they are also facing difficulties due to the limitation of two sets of tights.

There's no need to go back to Los Angeles or New York, where Langley personally talks and persuades these directors and producers with his reputation. Sisyphus pictures can make a list and put in shooting and production according to the order.

It's just part of it.

At the same time, Andy Rogers is waiting for Lanley's favorite project scripts. Especially after the two works of "pop drummer" and "Night Walker" set foot in the producer field, more and more projects are willing to seek Lanley's favor. Just like Steven Spielberg, even the nominal producer, the project can get more attention——

In particular, lanli's current selection vision of winning works is well received by the industry.

For some film projects, they don't expect lanli to take over at all. They just want lanli to be in charge of them, and then they can tell other film companies, "this is the project that lanli once praised", and then seek more investment opportunities. This also makes more and more speculators invest their script projects in innovative artists' brokerage companies.

In fact, this is abnormal, because the brokerage company is not a production company, and the actors and producers have no way to provide direct help. Even if they are interested in the project, they can only find the production company through their own contacts, and then seek investment. An actor can only take care of a few projects at the same time. The number is too small, and the probability is too low.

But such an abnormal situation is unfolding, and the profile also proves the reputation of lanli today. Awards season is a matter of one yard, the industry's recognition is another yard; If we just talk about lanli's vision of selecting works, now no one in Hollywood can match him, and he deserves to be the top one.

In other words, Andy now also has a project library, waiting for lanli to slowly select the right project. He can go directly to the channel of Sisyphus pictures and immediately put it into production.

It's a huge project to build a huge content library with original content. It needs energy and time, so we can't rush it; But take a step back and imagine that at the very beginning, we can take the route of high-quality goods and consider quality over quantity——

If such an online streaming media platform can provide 10 works comparable to "house of cards" and "rights and Games", and 10 works comparable to "drunken folk songs" and "pop drummer", how many viewers are willing to pay for subscription? What's more, the top-quality audience is bound to occupy the majority, just like HBO in those years. It uses elite audience to drive word-of-mouth, and then opens up a situation among ordinary audiences.

From a historical perspective, 2014 is an important turning point.

Netflix's original drama has successfully opened up the situation, and the second season of "house of cards" is coming online soon, which makes Netflix have more confidence and is increasing the investment in the original drama, but it still needs time.

Amazon's original drama has just taken the first step, and "transparent family" will be premiered in February. Before getting word-of-mouth feedback, Amazon doesn't need to rush to lose its rhythm.

Hulu's North American promotion plan is still lukewarm. Disney, News Corp. and NBC Universal are hesitant about whether they should increase investment, but there is no way to make up their mind for the time being.

Disney focuses most of its efforts on the market development of Star Wars series. In the 20th century, fox is trying to focus more on streaming media, but it has no choice. Warner Bros. has just founded HBO, and now it is in its infancy. Universal Pictures and paramount have to focus more on film projects because of the declining film market, Sony Columbia is wholeheartedly exploring the possibility of "Spider Man" universe.

In 2014, the rise of streaming media has been heard, but Nafi and Amazon have not been able to fully mature and grow up, and are still in the first stage of primitive accumulation. If Sisyphus pictures firmly seize the opportunity, it may not be impossible to disrupt the structure of the whole market.

In Lan Li's words, a magnificent blueprint is slowly laid out, which makes people excited.

But... Andre didn't get carried away. Instead, he calmed down more and more, looked at the blue Li in front of him, and returned to the original topic again, "are you sure we want to set foot in the distribution channel?"

If we ignore the distribution channel, just as a producer, like legendary film industry, Sisyphus has many advantages now, and can easily stand firmly in the industry, making Thomas Tel and Van de sell really uncomfortable. Simultaneous interpreting is a simple matter.

Even with Sundance's cooperation, they have ways to simplify things.

But if the distribution channel is established, it means that Sisyphus film is no longer just a little fuss. Thomas tour and van diesel are as unimportant as a mole ant. Their rivals have changed into six major film production companies, and the contents that need to be planned and considered are different.

The whole level and scale are not the same thing; Naturally, the consequences and costs are significant.

Although lanli is a shake off shopkeeper, he also understands what "distribution channel" and "streaming media platform" mean. He did not expect that things have deviated from the original track step by step, which also proves a fact: the higher you stand, the farther you look, the different the world will be.

"Andre, I'm just an actor. You should know that my ambition and dream are very, very small. I just want to be able to perform on stage and in front of the camera. That's enough. The life I have now is my dream. "

A light smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He was still happy and calm, but the sincerity in his eyes was so sincere that Andre's eyes stopped and looked at his eyes seriously. These words were always shared with Matthew. He and Eaton were both good friends of him, but they were not Matthew; To this day.

"If you don't want to set up a distribution channel, I have no reason to object, and I will agree, so that I can save some trifles." At this point, Langley himself chuckled, "about the future of independent film, Sisyphus film can provide a lot of help at this stage, and I don't think they will ask for more."

"Similarly, if you choose to establish distribution channels, the support I can give is really limited. The only thing I'm good at is probably the film itself. I can contact some friends, I can choose some projects, I can participate in some works, I can participate in some productions, but that's all. " Lanli looked at Andre with a smile, and a soft smile flickered in his eyes. "I don't know whether the scenes I just described can succeed or how they should become reality."

"So I don't have the ability to answer yes or no. This is the choice you need to make. But no matter what the answer is, I'm 100% behind you. " Lanli expressed his views.

Andre didn't speak. He just watched lanli quietly. Then he shook his head gently. With the movement, a smile rose. "In short, you just want to let go, don't you?"

Lenley shrugged noncommittally, then asked, "so, what do you expect me to do for you?"

Andre could not refute, repeatedly shook his head to protest, "I think there seems to be some misunderstanding between us, I am a young master, not your Butler, or financial manager."

Langley spread out his hands and said solemnly, "Lord Andre, I firmly uphold your noble status and social status. Believe me, I'm serious. "

Andre was a little sulky. "Did I say that? You are really the devil

"Yes, you did." Blue Li nodded to acknowledge.

"..." Andre refused to continue to pester, otherwise he would feel like a fool. He never seemed to be able to get rid of the control of Langley from childhood. "I need Arthur's help, and Matthew. In addition, I need to put your name on the position of president of Sisyphus pictures."

Seeing that lanli was ready to explain, this time Andre was the first to start, "you know, I can't command Matthew. If you don't speak, he can't help me; Arthur, too. I need him to come to America. Only you can convince him. There are those guys in London who have my name in their company. They must think I'm joking. I need your name in front of me. "

"Good." Lan Li said simply.

Andre was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that lanli agreed so neatly. He hesitated a little. "I need you to go back to London and show up in person. One party, just one party is enough. Those guys in the financial city are all old foxes. I need them to inject more capital, and your reputation will be better used. I will bring Alexander here, too. "

"Good." Lan Li nodded again.

Andre became more and more suspicious of such a talkative Langley.

Lan Li couldn't help laughing, "what else do you want? If you miss today, there will be no other chance. "

"I want that snuff bottle of Tang Dynasty ladies you collected."

“……”

"... well, well, just don't. Don't look at me like that. I'm not interested in you. It's strange. "