The man continued: "The second group director is not a profound artistic creation, but just shooting some scenes. Why does Joe have to be the one? Jerry said that there were some minor problems with the assistant's shooting, but New World Production's
Which movie has no problem? These are just some shots from the second group. I don’t understand why it can’t work.”
He may not know yet that this assistant is Ronald who is present.
Everyone was silent for a while. This is of course a feasible way to solve the problem, but...Roger Coleman is not a philanthropist. Jerry Zucker has obviously tricked him. He can't just rely on a few frivolous words.
Let him go.
Ronald didn't expect that it would be his turn to have a big cake fall on his head so soon. He was ecstatic: "Yes, that's right, I'm good at it. Please let me be the second unit director, and then I can join the Directors Guild."
Now. Even the lowest-level director's assistant can use his membership card to fool people and take audition photos."
But his expression was serious, his lips were tightly closed, and he didn't say a word.
Roger Corman coughed: "The essence of this matter is an issue of integrity. Jerry signed a contract and must fulfill it. Did you sign a $3.5 million filming contract with Paramount and Warner will pay $7 million tomorrow?"
The budget allows you to shoot, so you give up Paramount and go to Warner?"
Jerry Zucker responded tit-for-tat: "This is not a matter of more money, but industry rules. We spent 5 years on this movie and slowly polished it into what it is now. Your request actually undermined
Our only chance in 5 years, this is against industry rules. This is the dream of the three of us, don’t get in the way, Roger.”
He picked up the coffee and took a sip: "We are not unreasonable. In addition to refunding the advance salary you gave me, I can also be responsible for the salary of the second group of directors for the remaining days."
Roger Corman pondered for a moment: "But you have already done two-thirds of the filming, and I can't find anyone to take your place." After speaking, he glanced at Ronald with a nonchalant look.
Roger Corman specifically emphasized the figure of two-thirds, which was an implicit reminder to Ronald not to do bad things. Even if Ronald took over the filming now, the Directors Guild would not send him an invitation to join the membership.
Because the number of scenes shot was not enough, the second team director still had to sign his name as Jerry Zucker.
Ronald understood the hint, so he sat upright, lowered his head slightly, looked serious, and said nothing. But his heart felt like a roller coaster: "No way, there must be a way around this rule."
"No one stipulates that a crew can only have one second team, right?" Sure enough, Jerry Zucker jumped out. He needed to add fuel to the fire and let Ronald take over, so that he could escape. "Just spend the remaining five days
The amount of shooting, as a separate two-group shooting task, then the person who takes over will be considered to have completed the entire shooting amount."
Jerry Zucker also hinted to Ronald that as long as there are two second groups, there will be two second group directors, and he will get the opportunity to join the Directors Guild. It is best if Ronald can recommend himself. Everyone is united.
He looked at Ronald blankly.
Ronald still remained silent. He couldn't recommend himself for this kind of thing... Besides, boss Roger Coleman didn't have the only choice...
Silence has a powerful force, like a huge black hole. Everyone wants to say something to fill the black hole and free themselves from the gravity of the black hole.
Roger Coleman also took a sip of coffee. He knew in his heart that he had no cards in his hand to stop Jerry Zucker from running away. He also had no cards to force Joe Dante to give up helping his good friend Allen at the scene.
Director, go shoot the second unit. But he is not willing to completely admit defeat so soon.
He decided to make a final struggle:
"Normally, people who have been signed directors will not go back to be second-unit directors. However, considering the current situation of the crew, what we need is someone who is familiar with the crew and has experience..."
This time, everyone looked at co-director Joe Dante.
A long, awkward silence...
Ronald's heart was beating so fast that he could hear the thumping sound in his chest. His throat began to feel dry, then itchy, and he couldn't help but cough, but he still tried his best to suppress it and hold on.
This expressionless silence.
Because he knows that the key to whether he can get the membership card of the Directors Guild lies in these few minutes. He must use the core competitiveness of having suffered from "aphasia" - pretending to be mute.
After a long time, no one answered Roger Corman's words. It seemed that no one dared to speak or change their sitting position for fear of being mistakenly thought that they had something to say, and even their muscles began to stiffen.
Finally, Joe Dante, who withstood the pressure of everyone's gaze, broke the silence and said:
"I think that Alan's health is still very weak. It is risky for me to leave him at this time, and it is not in line with the obligations between friends. The sample film shot yesterday has fully demonstrated Ronald's directorial ability and
Artistic talent. I think setting up a new second-unit filming team and putting him in charge can completely complete the second-unit shooting..."
bingo!
Before Joe Dante could finish speaking, Jerry Zach stood up and wanted to shake Ronald's hand, "That way we'll be fine."
Ronald waited politely for Joe Dante, shook his hand first to express his gratitude, then shook hands with boss Roger Coleman, and finally shook hands with Jerry Zucker.
Jerry was already in ecstasy, took out his checkbook, wrote down $600, signed and handed it to Roger Coleman. The trio left happily.
The Colemans walked up to Ronald, and Roger stretched out his hand to shake his hand: "You ask Gail to get the contact information of the second group of photographers, and I will ask Gail to put your information into 'Rock and Roll High School'
Director employment form, sent to the Directors Guild."
"Okay, Mr. Coleman, thank you very much."
Roger waved his hand and prepared to leave.
The proprietress Julie Coleman did not leave immediately. She also shook hands with Ronald and started chatting: "How is your college application going, Ronald?"
"I applied to two public universities in New York State because I am a New Yorker." Ronald liked the demeanor of this professional woman very much. "But I also want to apply to a few film schools. Working in the new world will make me happy."
I fell in love with movies, so I wanted to try it."
"Have you decided? The application deadline seems to be approaching soon."
"I know very little about it, and I would be very grateful if you could give me some advice, Mrs. Coleman."
"Just call me Julie." Julie Coleman sat down again and analyzed the situation of the film major in college for Ronald.
"The universities in California are close to Hollywood, and their film departments are relatively strong. (UC Los Angeles) and USC (University of Southern California) are both very good. New York is close to Broadway, and they are very good at training stage actors, but the film major is not so good.
But you can also consider it. Both NYU (New York University) and Columbia University have very good majors. However, there are not many film professionals in New York, so the job market for undergraduates is not as good as in Los Angeles."
"Are there any scholarships to attend these schools?" Ronald asked.
"There are some very few scholarships, mainly for students from other countries outside the United States." The boss's wife Julie smiled. He had heard Gale talk about Ronald's situation and knew that the boy in front of him did not have a wealthy family.
"If you major in film, you need to prepare some other expenses. In addition to tuition, book fees, and miscellaneous fees, the graduation project of film students is to make a short film. But the school does not have this money and must raise it by itself.
Or find sponsorship.”
Hiss..., the filming fee is at least more than 20,000 US dollars, which is more expensive than the tuition. Ronald has a headache.
"But don't worry, with your artistic talent, it's not difficult to find some profitable work in New York. New York is the largest advertising center in the world. There are dozens of advertisements to be shot on Madison Street every day. You got the Directors Guild card.
, you can try shooting commercials for them.”
Ronald felt grateful and thanked the proprietress Julie repeatedly for her guidance.
"If you need a letter of recommendation, you can come to Roger, or you can come to me."
After saying that, she stepped on her husband Roger's arm and the two of them walked out.
Julie, the proprietress, knew her husband Roger's habits and was not happy when the cost of film shooting increased. What's more, today was two things at once. She lost Jerry Zucker, a cheap labor force, and also lost a man with great potential.
The future cheap labor force is Ronald Lee. However, she also knows that, apart from being a bit stingy, her husband Roger is a rare kind person in the film industry. She did not embarrass Ronald because of this, but gave him a chance.
And she was very optimistic about Ronald Lee's future, so she came over and gave Ronald a lot of valuable advice. "This kid will make some achievements in the future." Julie and Roger whispered.
Ronald stood alone outside Roger Corman's office and suddenly wanted to laugh out loud. This kind of junior membership may not be considered a big deal in the eyes of insiders, but he used it to take audition photos for clients.
If you look at it, the fees can go up significantly.