1728 All-out war
If Sisyphus Pictures prepares to establish its own distribution channel, if Sisyphus Pictures prepares to further establish its own online streaming platform, they will face countless disadvantages and difficulties, let alone whether they can succeed, even if Even taking the first step is full of countless challenges; but in the face of many difficulties, their only advantage is Renly.
Right Now, Park City, Sundance Film Festival.
The main purpose of Renly's trip is to promote the progress of the independent film industry. Robert Redford eagerly hopes that Sisyphus Films can provide more opportunities to film films. There are currently eight to eight projects waiting for funding. 10. The Coen brothers, David Fincher, David Lynch, Wes Anderson and other well-known outstanding directors in the industry are also patiently waiting for the investment and production of film companies, but they are subject to two sets of restrictions. Restrictions on tights are also currently facing difficulties.
There is no need to go back to Los Angeles or New York, right here, Renly personally negotiates and persuades, using his prestige and reputation to convince these directors and producers, Sisyphus Films can make a list, according to the order order to get involved in filming and production work.
This is just part of it.
At the same time, there are indeed not a few project scripts that Andy Rogers is waiting for Renly to favor, especially after entering the field of producer with the two works of "Explosive Drummer" and "Nightcrawler", he is now willing to seek Renly's favor. There are more and more projects, just like Steven Spielberg, even if he is a nominal producer, the project can get more attention——
In particular, Renly's ever-victorious vision for selecting works has been highly recognized by the industry..
For some film projects, they didn't expect Renly to take over them at all. They just hoped that Renly would be in control, and then they could tell other film companies, "This is a project that Renly once praised", and then seek more investment opportunities. This has also led to more and more opportunists investing their script projects in innovative artist management companies..
In fact, this is abnormal, because the agency is not a production company, and actors and producers have no way to provide direct help. Even if they like a project, they can only find a production company through their own connections 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 taking place, which also proves Renly's current reputation. The awards season is one thing, and the recognition in the industry is another. If we just talk about Renly's vision for selecting works, now the entire Hollywood Absolutely no one can beat him, he deserves the top spot.
In other words, Andy now also has a project library, waiting for Renly to slowly select. Suitable projects can go directly to Sisyphus Films and start filming immediately..
Building a huge content library with original content is indeed a huge project, which requires energy and time, and should not be rushed. However, if you take a step back and imagine, you can go the high-quality route at the beginning and consider quality over quantity.——
If there is such an online streaming platform that can provide ten works comparable to "House of Cards" and "Game of Thrones", and can provide ten works comparable to "Drunken Country Ballad" and "Breaking Drummer", then I am willing to pay to subscribe. How many viewers are there? More importantly, the elite audiences will surely account for the majority. Just like HBO back then, it used elite audiences to drive word-of-mouth and then open up the situation among ordinary audiences..
From a historical perspective, 2014 is an important turning year.
Netflix's original series has successfully opened up the situation, and the second season of "House of Cards" is about to be launched. This gives Netflix more confidence and is increasing its investment in original series, but it still takes time..
Amazon's original series has just taken its first step. "Transparent" will premiere in February. Amazon does not need to rush and lose its rhythm before getting word-of-mouth feedback..
Hulu's North American local promotion plan is still lukewarm. Disney, News Corporation and NBCUniversal are hesitant about whether to increase investment, but they are unable to make a decision for the time being..
Disney is focusing most of its energy on the market development of the Star Wars series. Twentieth Century Fox is trying to focus more energy on streaming media but cannot find a way. Warner Bros. has just created "HBO Now" which is in its infancy. Universal Pictures and Paramount has to focus more on film projects due to the steady decline of the film market, while Sony Columbia is single-mindedly exploring the possibilities of the "Spider-Man" universe..
2014In 2018, the rise of streaming media has already sounded in our ears, but Netflix and Amazon have not yet been able to fully mature and grow. They are still in the first stage of primitive accumulation. If Sisyphus Films seizes the opportunity, now It may not be impossible to disrupt the structure of the entire market..
In Renly's few words, a grand blueprint was slowly laid out, which made people excited..
But... Andre was not carried away. Instead, he calmed down more and more. He looked at Renly in front of him and returned to the original topic, "Are you sure we want to get involved in distribution channels?"？”
If you ignore distribution channels and just act as a production company, just like Legendary Pictures, Sisyphus Pictures now has many advantages and can easily gain a foothold in the industry, allowing Thomas Toole and Van Dyke to Serge was extremely uncomfortable, and that couldn't be easier..
Even when it comes to collaborations at Sundance, they have a way of making things simple.
But if distribution channels are established, this means that Sisyphus Pictures is no longer just a small business. Thomas Tull and Vin Diesel are as unimportant as ants, and their opponents suddenly become six For big movie studios, things need to be planned and considered differently..
The entire level and scale are not the same thing; naturally, the consequences and costs are not trivial..
Although Renly is a hands-off shopkeeper, he also understands what "distribution channels" and "streaming media platforms" mean. He himself did not expect that things would deviate from the original track step by step, which also proves the fact that : The higher you stand, the farther you can see, and the world becomes completely different..
“Andre, I am just an actor. You should know that my ambitions and dreams are very, very small. I just hope to be able to stand on the stage and perform in front of the camera. This is enough. The life I have now is my dream.”
A faint smile appeared on the corner of Renly's mouth. He still looked content and calm, but the sincerity in his eyes was particularly sincere. This made Andrei's raised gaze stop and he looked seriously. Looking towards Renly - these words, Renly always shared with Matthew, he and Eton are both Renly's friends, but they are not Matthew; until this day.
“If you don't want to establish distribution channels, I have no reason to object, and I will also agree so that I can save some trivial matters." At this point, Renly himself chuckled softly, "About independent films. In the future, Sisyphus Films can already provide a lot of help at this stage. I think Robert and the others will not ask for more..”
“Similarly, if you choose to establish a distribution channel, the support I can give is really limited. The only thing I am good at may be 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." Renly looked at Andre with a smile, a soft smile flashing in his eyes, "I don't know whether the scenes I just painted can be successful, and I don't know how it should be done. evolve into reality.”
“So, I don't have the ability to answer yes or no. It's a choice you need to make. But no matter what the answer is, I stand behind you 100%." Renly expressed his point of view.
Andre didn't speak, just stared at Renly quietly, then shook his head slightly, and with the movement, a smile rose, "To put it simply, you just want to leave it alone, right?？”
Renly shrugged noncommittally, then asked, "So, what do you expect me to do to help?？”
Andre couldn't refute, and shook his head in protest, "I think there seems to be a misunderstanding between us. I am the young master, not your housekeeper or financial manager..”
Renly spread his hands and said seriously, "Lord Andre, I will unswervingly maintain your noble status and social status. Believe me, I am serious..”
Andre was a little frustrated, "Did I tell you? You are really a devil.”
“Yes, you said it." Renly nodded in recognition..
“……”Andre refused to continue to pester him, otherwise he would feel like a fool. This has been the case since childhood. He seemed to have never been able to get rid of Renly's control. "I need Arthur to come and help, and Matthew." , also, I need your name as the president of Sisyphus Films.”
Seeing Renly preparing to defend, this time Andre struck first, "You know, I can't command Matthew. If you don't speak, he won't be able to help me; Arthur, too, I need him to come to the United States, and only you can convince him. And those guys in London, the company has my name on it, they must think I'm joking, I need your name to get in front of it..”
“Okay." Renly said simply..
Andre was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Renly to agree so neatly. He hesitated slightly, "I also need you to go back to London to show up in person. A party, just one party is enough. Those in the Financial City Guys, all of them are old foxes. I need them to inject more capital. Your reputation will be more useful. I will also bring Alexander over..”
“Okay." Renly nodded again and said.
Renly was so easy to talk to, but Andre became more and more suspicious..
Renly couldn't help but chuckled, "What other requests are there? If you miss today, there will be no other opportunities..”
“I want that snuff bottle with pictures of ladies from the Tang Dynasty that you collected.”
“……”
“……Okay, okay, just don’t do it. Don’t look at me like that. I’m not interested in you. It’s so creepy..”
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