The script "Before Sunrise" was completed, but Hugo needed an investor because Hugo had no idea about the program and structure of making a video, and could be said to be ignorant. He needed the help of professionals.

Although Hugo can serve as a producer, it does not mean that Hugo cannot afford the money to invest. If he only invested a few million before sunrise, Hugo could pay out of his own pocket, but the problem is that he has no idea about these things, what is the content of the producer's work, and how should it be implemented? What is the difference between an excellent producer and a poor producer? Hugo just looked at it. For example, the first step is budget. Is this Hugo?

How much does it cost to invest in a movie? What is the cost difference between 500,000 and 2.5 million? "Before Sunrise", a movie that does not require too many actors or too many sets, is it enough to invest hundreds of thousands? But... how does film count money? How should the remuneration of photography teams, lighting teams, and props teams be calculated? Also, should publicity fees and distribution fees be included in the budget?

Barabala... These are all professional issues. Hugo is a completely out of the way. So Hugo can invest by himself, but he needs to find a partner.

However, in recent times, Honor has been promoting the album "Bathing in the Morning Light" until his death, so Hugo's own private time is very limited. Hugo originally thought that the "before sunrise" thing would have to go backwards, and it would not be until October at the earliest, but unexpectedly, after Joseph learned about this, he contacted Hugo with a partner in less than three days.

David Geffen.

If you look at Hugo's current connections, he actually has many people who can contact, especially for a script with a strong experimental nature like "Before Sunrise", Hugo should cast a wide net. Perhaps the eight major film companies and their independent studios should submit the script to try and read it. In addition, George Lucas and Barbara Brocury whom he met before can contact us, as well as directors whom Hugo's previous films, producers can also try to contact us.

But this is really purposeless and inefficient.

Relatively speaking, Steven Spielberg, who has been very close to Hugo recently, and David Geffen is the best choice. On the one hand, Honor is discussing the contract renewal with EDA Records recently. Hugo and David's meeting will be a thrill for Roger, which will bring great convenience to Henry's work.

On the other hand, Rick received a lot of trivial news. The company established by Steven and David, who joined forces with Jeffrey Carsonberg, has gradually surfaced. At this time, Hugo took the initiative to invite cooperation. Not only will the opportunity be greater, but both sides know the bottom line and the cooperation will be more pleasant.

So, after comprehensive consideration, Joseph contacted David for Hugo.

Joseph has gradually mastered the rules in the circle now. He has been very cunningly moving some tricks. On the day of dinner, Glory to death, there was a radio program recording task. In addition, there was a charity event to interact with children from the Children's Hospital. After participating in the publicity, Hugo went to the restaurant to make an appointment.

In addition to Hugo, there were Henry, Rick and Joseph. Rick just greeted David and left first. Henry and Joseph talked happily with David for a while, and said goodbye before the appetizer was served, and finally left Hugo and David with private conversation.

On the surface, this is just a dinner party with Hugo and David's friends. Without any business, there is no presence of agents, managers, and investment partners, it is difficult for reporters to make up news after filming; but in the eyes of those who are interested, Hollywood is a very small circle. Rick's appearance represents the possibility of cooperation between Hugo and David's films, and Henry's appearance means that David's Geffen Records seems to have action. Although Rick and Henry both left early, Hugo stayed, and the conversation was very intriguing.

A simple dinner will have different meanings on special occasions.

"So, you took the initiative to ask me out today to talk about the band contract?" David was not a fool. On the contrary, he was very smart. Moreover, his personality has always been clear about his love and hate, and he is infinitely tolerant of friends, but he is not rude to the enemy. When David saw the large army appear, he actually knew what happened, but he didn't mind. Instead, he took the initiative to cooperate. Because David also had his own purpose.

DreamWorks is about to be officially established in October, and now David, Steven and Jeffrey are all busy all the time. Their goal is not just to set up an independent production company, they want to create a new highlight that can change the Hollywood landscape, and become the top Hollywood player without the help of the consortium.

Under such circumstances, Hollywood's connections are extremely important, and uniting emerging forces is the top priority. Hugo is not only a rising star in Hollywood, but also behind him represents an elite company that strives for progress. From the perspective of interest exchange, Hugo is a blue-chip stock worth investing in.

Therefore, David cooperated with Hugo's actions, because he also wanted something. Hugo borrowed his east wind, but he was also borrowing Hugo's power.

However, Hugo had never said hello to him before, but he still wanted to make it clear. Of course, anyone familiar with David knew that only those close to him would be willing to show off like this bluntly. If it was a competitor or an enemy, David would not mind secretly using tricks.

"No, I'm not in a hurry about the band contract." Hugo was actually a little surprised by David's direct attack, but he could also feel that David was not hostile, so he sincerely replied, "I'm here to seek professional advice today."

David raised his eyebrows slightly, and he got an unexpected answer. In recent days, news about the new contract of Honor to Death in the circle has been quite surging. EDA Records can no longer hold back and take the lead. Among its competitors, Sony Columbia Records is the strongest. After Sony Group acquired Columbia Company in 1989, it gathered all subsidiaries including Columbia Pictures and Columbia Records, and became the largest record company in the entire US market.

On the other hand, there are reports that Bertelsmann Records also had great interest in Honor until his death. In fact, when Bertelsmann Records was first established, it was just an inconspicuous German record company based on the United States, but after merged with four medium-sized record companies: rca record, American Music Group (MCA), Arista (Arista), and Geffen Records, it immediately had the capital to compete with Sony Columbia Records. Geffen Records was acquired in 1990 and is currently operating as an independent label under Bertelsmann Records.

Globally, EDA Records is the well-deserved boss; but in the US market, Sony Columbia Records and Bertelsman Records have no doubt about the strength of it. Even Warner Records and Universal Music have some advantages over EDA Records.

Therefore, signing the contract to death to Glory is just an increase of a money tree for the four major record companies in the United States. This is not something that no one will refuse, but it is of little strategic significance, because new metal rock has a strong upward momentum from last year to this year, but it still cannot shake the countryside. Popularity and rhythm and blues are deeply rooted in the US market. At this moment, "bathing in the morning light" has not yet been able to create history, and has just won the championship for four consecutive times.

But for Edai Records, it is completely different. Therefore, Edai Records has been making frequent moves recently.

David originally thought that Hugo was looking for himself today, just to use Geffen Records to restrain Eidien Records and gain greater initiative for the band, but now it seems that this is not the case. David quickly restrained his surprise and said with interest, "This is a situation I did not expect. It seems that something new is about to appear. Let us order food first and then talk slowly, how about it?"

David was a very enjoyable person. He not only ordered the appetizers, main courses and desserts, but also ordered soup, cheese and a bottle of red wine. After the appetizers came, David asked slowly, "So, tell me something new."

Hugo looked at David's excited expression and chuckled, "I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed." Hugo's teasing made David raise his eyebrows, and he continued, "Do you remember when I was writing the script some time ago? I have completed the script now, and now, I need to find investors."

David has a good memory, not to mention the news he cares about. Hugo's new work as a screenwriter, hopes he can invest. This is very special for David and the upcoming DreamWorks. David and Steven's previous months of operations naturally came to a return. However, whether Hugo's script is worth investing and how much return can be, is all David needs to measure.

So, David was not in a hurry, but said with a smile, "After George finds out, he will definitely be envious." Here is George Lucas. When he met last time, George was very interested in Hugo's creation of scripts, and he took the initiative to ask Hugo to browse the scripts for him.

Hugo blushed a little, "David, are you teasing me? I'm worried that George would throw me out with a look of surprise when he saw my script." George's words that day seemed to Hugo just polite words, and he would never take them seriously.

David laughed, "Aren't you worried that I will do the same?"

"So I chose such a formal occasion." Hugo pointed to the restaurant environment around him and replied wisely, which made David smile all over his eyes. "I'm serious. I think my script experimental nature is relatively strong. Maybe someone who is interested in it needs to invest, which is more appropriate."

"No matter whether this is a good or a bad thing, at least I'm interested." David picked up the wine glass and shook it gently.
Chapter completed!