On the fifth day of this Sundance Film Festival, a major transaction that broke the record of previous transaction prices was reached. Flame Film Company bought out Newmarket's "Memory Fragments" for 8 million yuan and obtained all film copyrights including theater distribution rights and DVD distribution rights. The film purchasing managers of each film company could not help but mutter, "That young man was crazy again."

As the Movie revealed, "Memory Fragments" is not a hot item. Although no one said it was a bad movie, it was a hit. Moreover, its script was very good and it was expected to win the Best Screenwriter Award in Sundance this year. However, except for the Flame Movie, almost no one was interested in buying it. The labels film companies labeled it "won't be popular" and "the box office is up to 5 million", etc. If it costs 1 million, I believe many people will bid, but its cost is 5 million, which will definitely lose money.

"This is the first time that Fire Movie has taken action at an independent film festival. It is a surprising big deal, which is very consistent with Fan Yang's style of behavior. Without the company's scramble, the purchase price of "Memory Fragments" is still as high as 8 million, which shows that Fire Movie's determination and confidence in it. Will this unpopular movie that Fan Yang has high hopes for will happen to a miracle?"

At the beginning, Flame Movie proposed a price of 6 million, but Newmarket was not willing to sell it. The profit of 1 million was too small. It would be better to continue to participate in other film festivals, or even release it on its own. Until the price reached 8 million, Flame Movie clearly stated that "it won't increase the price anymore." Seeing that no company participated in the bidding, Newmarket finally nodded and agreed to the transaction.

They are naturally very happy that this investment brought them a profit of 3 million yuan, and the cost-return rate reached 60%, which is definitely an overwhelming proportion! Of course, they also have to share the accounts with several small companies such as Taode team and Dingfeng Entertainment, which participated in the investment. There are several investors in an independent film of 5 million yuan. This is a normal phenomenon to reduce investment risks. If it is a blockbuster with a cost of over 100 million yuan, sometimes there will be dozens of investors.

"Chris, I'm very happy that Flame Movie was able to buy "Memory Fragments", which is the biggest gain in buying movies since we founded." Wang Yang smiled, and the Nolan couple across the table also smiled slightly, and he continued: "I believe "Memory Fragments" can also make a lot of achievements in the screening market, rather than those companies predicting that they can only receive 5 million."

After the deal was concluded, the Nolan and his wife invited Wang Yang to have a dinner together. Wang Yang happily agreed. He understood that in addition to making friends, the Nolan and his wife also wanted to know the plan of the Flame Movie.

Nolan opposite was still suits and trousers, white shirt and blue tie, and a side-parted hairstyle, which was combed a little oily and shiny; Emma Thomas was a casual women's jacket, and both of them looked at Wang Yang talking with a serious look. When he heard him say that the box office was a big achievement, Nolan said "thank you". Emma Thomas took the opportunity to laugh and said, "Yang, I want to know the release plan of "Memory Fragments"? Oh, this is my husband's hard work, I want to know too much."

"Ha, I understand!" Wang Yang nodded with a smile, organized a while and wanted to speak, and the promotion before the release was started in September. "That is, the main places to spend money, including poster advertisements, interviews, etc. He added: "We plan to arrange several specific cinemas for trial screening before the release, and 500 cinemas will be released in the first week. If the results are good, further expansion will be made."

500 theaters! Emma Thomas couldn't help but show his joy. For an independent film, this number is very high, which also shows that the attention of the Flame Movie, and the previous promotional specifications would be higher. Nolan frowned slightly and told himself not to be too happy too early. He took a sip of water and asked: "Yang, will the release version be this now?"

"Of course!" Wang Yang answered him without hesitation, spreading his hands with a smile, knowing what Nolan was worried about, and said, "Chris, I can tell you clearly that we will not re-edit and modify "Memory Fragments", no! Unless you have any new ideas, but I have to say that the current version is good enough."

Nolan was relieved and smiled again. He was really afraid that "Memory Fragments" would be re-edited. He didn't think it would be cut into a "pseudo-documentary", but the current version was poured into his hard work and he didn't want to modify it at all. If Flame Movie wanted to be modified, he could not participate, but he couldn't change anything. He had no right to decide, because the copyright of the movie was now in the hands of Flame Movie.

Fortunately, it seems that there is no need to worry about this now. Nolan couldn't help but smile and said, "I know what I'm shooting, and I know what I'm editing. Young, I'm confident that if you prove that the current version is the best." Emma Thomas smiled happily and breathed a sigh of relief. If the flames were to change "Memory Fragments", with her husband's temper, she would definitely part in a bad mood, which was something she extremely reluctant to see.

"Chris, what I like about "Memory Fragments" is that it is complex and changeable." Wang Yang looked at Nolan and said his understanding: "Watching this movie is like playing puzzle games. It seems to be regular, but sometimes you will be deceived by yourself. You need to analyze, think, and slowly solve the mystery in the movie, fascinate and excited by it. This is the charm of suspense films and the charm of "Memory Fragments". I will not destroy it."

Nolan still maintained a faint smile on his face, but his shiny eyes showed his joy. He let go of the last bit of worry, and felt very glad that "Memory Fragments" was bought by the Fire Movie. Wang Yang is a person who knows movies and his movies. The respect and recognition he has received are even happier than the release of "Memory Fragments".

"Actually I have a question. What is the real ending of "Memory Fragments"?" Wang Yang asked with interest. At first he thought he understood everything, but when he looked in his mind, he found that the more he looked, the more he was confused. There were many different puzzle methods and could get different answers. Nolan was about to say something, but Wang Yang suddenly raised his hand and called him, "Don't! Don't tell me!"

Nolan and Emma were both stunned. Wang Yang smiled and shook his head, saying, "If I knew the real answer, what else would it mean? The open ending now is great. Everyone can have their own set of plans. This is my favorite place." After a pause, he laughed and said, "I just said I wouldn't destroy it, but I asked a stupid question immediately, Oh my God..." The Nolan and his wife laughed.

Next, the three of them talked a lot about movies and Hollywood. When they heard Emma Thomas talk about investing in "Memory Fragments", Wang Yang looked at Nolan and asked with interest: "Chris, do you have the idea of ​​the next movie? We are happy to invest, but it will probably not be possible next year. Ha, now we have no money, and we need time to get back the funds."

An excitement flashed across Emma Thomas's face. She looked at Nolan next to her and winked at him. "Perform better!" Nolan ignored her, nodded slightly, and said calmly: "I have an idea, but it's just an idea at the moment. I want to shoot a biographical movie, Howard Hughes's..."

After spending a week in Park City, before the Sundance Film Festival came to an end, Wang Yang bid farewell to this small town full of film flavor, returned to Los Angeles, picked up the scissors again, and continued the editing of "When Happiness Comes Knocking the Door" with Margaret Goodstead. The initial cutting steps have been completed long ago. They are now performing a fine cutting item, slowly reducing the picture and adjusting the structure, and then after fine cutting, the current 200-minute initial cutting version is cut to 120 minutes. This goal is being completed in an orderly manner.

As the original musician of "When Happiness Comes Knocking the Door", Wang Yang also began to search for it. Through the introduction of Robert Zemegis, among several candidates, he contacted 46-year-old Jenn Kezmelik, a famous Polish composer and film musician. However, it is unfamiliar to Hollywood, but Wang Yang found the information in his mind. Jenn Kezmelik won the Oscar for Best Original Soundtrack in 2004 for "Looking for Fantasy Island", and he was also the original soundtrack of another touching movie "The Story of Hachiko".

Wang Yang was very happy. He almost didn't need an interview and decided it was Jenn Kezmelic. It was not because Jenn was the "best original soundtrack", but his music style, the style that uses string music and piano to perfection, simple and elegant. This style is the most suitable for "When Happiness Comes Knocking the Door". Whether it is happy or sad, it does not lose the refreshing and warmth.

During the call with Jenn Kezmelic, Wang Yang expressed his sincerity and understanding and love for his music, and solemnly invited him to Los Angeles to music for "When Happiness Comes Knocking the Door". Jenn Kezmelic did not refuse at all, nor did he agree immediately. He hoped to see the appearance of "When Happiness Comes Knocking the Door". Wang Yang naturally agreed. He understood Jenn Kezmelic's concerns, but also believed that "When Happiness Comes Knocking the Door" could impress the soundtrack. The two finally agreed to wait for the detailed version of the movie to be completed, Jenn came to Los Angeles to negotiate.

"Oh, really?"

In the living room, Wang Yang was lying on the rattan sofa, holding his cell phone in one hand. When he heard the news that Mark Slunt said, he immediately smiled and said, "Wow, then I'm going to walk on the red carpet? Yes, it's quite a pleasure, although it's a foil. By the way, can I wear a pair of beach pants?" He laughed and said, "Just, Mark, I found that your head sometimes looks like a donkey. OK, I'll find an agent, I've been looking for it all the time..."

There was a sound of opening the door at the door. Apart from the key to the room, there was only one girl. He said softly to the phone: "Mark, thank you for the news, goodbye!" After that, he put down his phone. He turned over and landed and walked towards the door. Suddenly, some pranks arose in his mind. He came back early this day, and Jessica didn't know that the lights in the room were not turned on... Thinking of this, he quietly hid his figure.

Soon, Jessica walked in with a few large bags of things. It seemed that she had just returned from shopping in the supermarket. She put a bag of things on the coffee table, and then walked towards the kitchen with the others. She said to herself: "It seems that I forgot to buy something? What is it?" Wang Yang followed behind her. Although she consciously took light steps, she couldn't help but sigh that she was really confused. She was only three steps away and could not notice that he was behind her.

When he arrived at the kitchen, Jessica opened the refrigerator and put the drinks and other food in the bag in it. Wang Yang shrank his head and walked behind her, tried his best to hold back the smile, and gently patted her shoulder. Jessica suddenly "ah" and turned around suddenly. Wang Yang quickly kissed her face, and then "pop", and her cheek was hit hard by the slap she waved from her conditioned reflex.

"Yang!?" Seeing it clearly, Jessica widened her eyes in surprise and took back the kick she was about to kick. Wang Yang covered her hot skin and said in pain: "Yes, it's me." Jessica frowned and said in anger: "What are you doing!" She felt her palms hurt, and she immediately reached out to stroke his face with apologetic expression: "Did I hurt you?" Wang Yang gritted her teeth and said in pain: "I deserved it, a prank of failure." As he said that, he couldn't help laughing: "Has I been abused by domestic violence just now? Oh my God..."

"You...you are so bored!" Jessica couldn't help laughing, punched him in the chest, and said, "You scared me to death just now! Do you just like scary people so much? Horror director!" She smiled, with an expression that she was too lazy to pay attention to him, and continued to put the food on the kitchen cabinet into the refrigerator. Wang Yang watched her carry the food, walked around next to her, and said, "I bought a lot of things, do you have beer?"

Jessica looked at him strangely and said, "No, how can I buy it?" Wang Yang rubbed his face that was still hurting and said, "I don't know, some people can buy it. By the way, Jessica, I have a message to tell you, don't be too excited, okay?" Jessica's heart couldn't help but jump. Could it be about the marriage plan? She turned around and asked quietly, "What?"

"Oscar, we are nominated for the Oscar!" Wang Yang waved his fist and said excitedly: "We were nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress!" Jessica was slightly stunned and smiled: "Really!?" Wang Yang nodded and said: "Really!" Jessica smiled and rolled her eyes, closed the refrigerator, walked to the other side of the hall, and said: "I don't want to talk to you!"
Chapter completed!