After browsing the script quickly, Ronan fell into deep thought because the plot described in the script is really familiar.

There are many movies about aliens in Hollywood, and Ronan has watched countless alien movies, and many related movie plots are even confused.

Aliens are always a major theme in Hollywood science fiction movies.

In Hollywood movies, aliens always come for the earth one after another, as if there is something special on the earth that can attract them, as if the earth is the center of the entire universe.

Aliens invade the earth again and again, some are friendly and willing to be the "alien traitor" of the planet for the earth; some are wary and want to destroy the earth at any time; some regard themselves as earthlings, and become God after sunbathing; some are not far away, and they have to come to the earth to promote family planning...

The script that Ronan saw was somewhat different. The aliens described in the script made the earth an immigrant place.

"This idea..." Luo Nan shook the script in his hand: "How did you think about it?"

Neil BromkampNeil saw that Ronan's interest aroused, and handed over a stack of drawings and said, "This is the design of some aliens I drew. They are like a group of interstellar refugees."

Ronan took it and looked at it. He was probably engaged in visual effects work. Neil Bromkamp Neil's painting skills are very solid, and his drawings are very detailed, and aliens like an arthropod are lifelike.

Seeing this alien who is much clearer than the short film, especially the prawn-like appearance, Ronan's memory of the more chaotic alien movie is becoming clearer little by little.

A film that once earned a large income from science fiction films that were once popular with various low-cost attractions gradually appeared in his memory.

A prawn-like aliens come to Earth to destroy the White House? No, this is "Independence Day".

Johannesburg, shrimp man...

Neil BromkampNeil is answering Ronan’s question just now: “Since I was a child, I have watched many alien movies and stories, such as “The Third Category of Contact”, “Aliens” and “Aliens”. Humans always have a rich imagination of alien life, but I think in many alien-related subjects, aliens always represent a kind of force or cultural conflict that Earthlings cannot reach. They are always unable to integrate into one and go their own way.”

He looked at Ronan, saw Ronan listening, and continued, "So from that time on, I was thinking, if one day, many aliens from other planets also immigrated to the earth, their technology is similar to humans, their knowledge and language are not much changed, but they are far from humans in appearance, what changes will happen to the society in which humans live, and what will humans do?"

Neil Bromkamp Neil scratched his head and said with a smile: "With this idea, I filmed the short film "Aliens in Johannesburg", which mainly talks about human society in this state. In fact, my original plan was to shoot a feature film, but due to various restrictions, it could not become a reality. Therefore, this short film puts many of my ideas, and the short film also made my thinking clearer, which led to the script."

Ronan put down the drawing, read the script again, and said, "Neil, how are you planning to make this movie?"

"Highlighting the theme of apartheid, this will be a story like Kafka's "Metamorphosis"!" Neil Bromkamp Neil said without hesitation: "In order to appear real, I only need about $30 million to shoot in the form of a pseudo-documentary..."

I probably stayed with James Cameron all year round and got used to high investment. Neil Bromkamp Neil's consciousness seems that $30 million is not a very high investment in movies.

Ronan did not speak, read the script again, then asked Neil Bromkamp Neil's thoughts on filming the film, and gradually decided.

Pseudo-documentary science fiction movies, prawn-like aliens, and Kafka-like metamorphosis. These movie plots about aliens are all stacked together. Ronan is roughly sure that this should be the "Ninth District".

I really can't remember the specific plot of the movie, and the plots in some parts of the scripts in my hand are quite different from those in which I can remember the movies, which may be related to the first draft of the script.

"The Ninth District"?

The plot of the movie hardly left a deep impression on Ronan. Now that I think of this movie, I will recall the relevant content and remember more, but it is similar to "The Witch Blair", which seems to be a typical successful movie with viral marketing.

Neil BromkampNeal himself mentioned just now that he planned to shoot this video in a pseudo-documentary form.

In this way, the video naturally has the basis of viral marketing.

If Ronan remembers it correctly, this would be a science fiction film whose marketing is greater than the movie itself. Perhaps this film was not so much a success of the movie itself, but another victory in viral marketing.

Of course, the quality of "Section 9" is much better than the likes of "Blair the Witch".

Neil Bromkamp Neil looked at Ronan and wanted to say something, but when he saw Ronan thinking, he shut his mouth and kept quiet.

Because years of experience working in Hollywood told Neil Bromkamp Neil that the choice was in the hands of Ronan, the investor and producer, not in the hands of him, a new director who had never filmed any official feature films.

Ronan quickly made a decision: "Neil, I will accept the script first. When I look back, I will ask Shahai Entertainment to send someone to discuss specific cooperation with you."

Neil BromkampNeal said a little urgently: "Mr. Anderson, I am very honored to be able to work with Shahai Entertainment, but my script..., I...I want to direct it myself..."

"I just watched the short film you shot." Ronan made some judgment through the short film: "The filming was very good. You have the talent for director. If we can reach a cooperation, you can also be the director."

Neil BromkampNeal's face was full of surprises, which was the best result of hope.

Luo Nan changed his voice: "But some things, I must say before. First, the investment in this project will not be very large. Second, the project may take a while to prepare. Third, your shooting and production must be in line with the promotional and marketing promotion plan specially customized by Relativity Entertainment..."

These words are said one by one and there is a huge limitation on the director's power.

Especially in cooperation with publicity, marketing and promotion, it is almost certain that the guidelines for the film are mainly based on publicity and promotion.

Which director, especially a new director, can get a lot of power? Neil Bromkamp Neil has been in the industry for many years and is not surprised, nor is he dissatisfied at all.

"I have no problem." Neil Blomkamp Neil said directly: "I also have to work on the crew of "Avatar". Even if I leave, I have to ask Director Cameron for advice. I have also considered other aspects. Mr. Anderson, I have always felt that the promotion you used in "Blair the Witch" is a stroke of magic. I plan to shoot it in the form of a pseudo-documentary, which is also for this consideration."

Luo Nan nodded gently: "How to cooperate specifically, Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Film will come to talk to you."

Neil BromkampNeal knew that Ronan would not care about this specific work now, saying: "Okay, I'll be in Wellington and Vita Studios lately."

Ronan got Neil Bromkamp Neil's contact information and left the office. After meeting Connie, he reminded Connie about the relevant matters and asked Connie to inform George Clin to send someone to discuss specific cooperation with Neil Bromkamp Neil.

When I saw James Cameron again, James Cameron didn't talk about this anymore.

Obviously, he is only responsible for recommendations.

For directors at the level of James Cameron, being able to provide a recommendation opportunity for subordinates can be said to be a very conscientious superior.

In the business circle, more employees who are liked by superiors to suppress their lives will not be able to make a comeback.

Some bosses even take the initiative to provoke the relationship between employees and cause conflicts between employees to facilitate better control.

Like James Cameron, the most typical representative of Hollywood is Spielberg.

In addition to the businessman qualities that must be possessed in the position of the head of DreamWorks, Ronan felt more and more that Spielberg was closer to a good person in the traditional sense.

Ronan stayed in Wellington for three days, and during this period he took time to chat with the person in charge of Industrial Light and Magic and Vita Studios. It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t understand the production of special effects, but he must master the dynamics of the crew’s general direction.

This film project has huge investment and the returns are also huge, so Ronan cannot ignore it.

Ronan also talked specifically to Andy Serkins, who is the director of motion capture, that this former Hollywood "king of motion capture" is indeed very thoughtful in motion capture. The role of the beauty and beast in "King Kong" also made him more interested in this industry.

Unfortunately, Ronan cannot find other projects suitable for Andy Serkins for the time being.

Moreover, Andy Serkins joins the crew of "Avatar" and will not have time to consider other film work in the next two or three years.

When Ronan left, a three-person team arrived in Wellington and began formal negotiations with Neil Bromkamp Neil on the film project.

"Avatar" began preparations, and Ronan prepared to borrow "Avatar" 3D Dongfeng's "Alice in Wonderland" and also completed the first draft of the script.

This is a fantasy and adventure fairy tale. At Ronan's request, the script highlights the theme of all ages, and strives to make future videos into a pg-level family fun.
Chapter completed!