Legendary Hollywood Producer

On an ordinary morning in Burbank in March, there were cars coming and going on the road.

Alessandro Gonzalez-Inarrido carried a backpack and glanced at the business building in front of him.

I saw the name of Manhai Entertainment on the nameplate on the front of the building. I made sure I didn't find it wrong before stepping in.

When passing by the front desk, a beautiful girl greeted her.

"Sir, what can I do with you?"

"I'm here to apply for the position of director of a movie." After González expressed his intention, the girl asked him to sit here for a while, and then went in to inform.

Sitting on a chair and looking at the exquisitely decorated surroundings, González suddenly became a little nervous.

It took only two days from the time his friend Del Toro told him that there was a film to be directed and asked him to try it, to when he hurried to Burbank by car.

The boats and cars along the way were strained, and he didn't take it to heart.

In order to seize this opportunity, as soon as I arrived in Burbank, I immediately set off for Manhai Entertainment.

He has been in the entertainment industry since the 1980s.

I started as a radio DJ and also composed music for many Mexican movies.

Because of his work, he was often exposed to film production matters, so he was moved to start this business.

I started with commercial shooting, and after accumulating some experience in lens shooting, I set up a personal studio to try to transform into a director.

When looking for a suitable script, I met the screenwriter Guillermo Ariga.

After several twists and turns, his first movie "Love is a bitch" was successfully released.

This debut work helped him nominate the Oscar for the best foreign language award that year, and also won him the trust of people in Hollywood circles.

It's a pity that the action short film "I'm Full of Courage and Wisdom" failed. After its release, the box office results were not satisfactory, and it was rushed in North America.

He also said goodbye to Hollywood and returned to his hometown of Mexico. The first Hollywood movie he directed was a disastrous defeat, and no one in the Hollywood film and television circle dared to contact him, he could only leave that glorious place in despair.

He wants to stay here.

Mexico’s film and television industry is really too backward, and there are not many opportunities to shoot their favorite movies.

He doesn't want to stay here all his life.

Alejandro thought a lot, but the more he thought about it, the more burdened he became. He couldn't accept the embarrassment again.

"Sir." The pretty girl came to inform at this moment: "Please follow me."

Alejandro nodded, and followed the girl up to an office on the second floor. Roman was already waiting inside.

"This is the president of our company, Roman Dolph." After the girl said this at the door, she turned and left.

Alessandro slowly walked into the office, Roman saw the visitor, and said hello first: "Director Alessandro Gonzalez-Inarrido, we met for the first time. Please excuse me."

After speaking this sentence with a smile, Roman carefully looked at the great director of literature and art who would be able to help Xiao Lizi realize the Oscars with "Wild Hunter" in the future.

He has a slightly narrow face with tight eyebrows, sunken eye sockets, and an unkept beard, which looks a little messy.

"Mr. Roman, this is Alessandro."

"Please sit down."

Alessandro sat on the seat a little restrained, and subconsciously put the backpack he was carrying into his arms.

"Mr. Del Toro told you about it," Roman asked.

Alessandro replied immediately: "Yes, he said that there is a movie I might have the opportunity to direct, so I came over."

"Well, he was right. He was the producer of this movie. We were looking for a suitable director and recommended you to me. I also watched your movie "Love is a bitch". The narrative method is very good, and it is very suitable for the shooting of our film project."

Alejandro was a little happy. The president of a seemingly powerful production company affirmed his shooting style, which is undoubtedly an inspiration to him.

"I use multiple lines and a multi-angle narrative approach to tell the development of the whole story. They are like three lines, intertwined and separated, interacting with each other, and induce the ultimate contradiction..."

When Alejandro finished speaking, Roman asked again: "The story of this movie project is also very plain, so I need to work harder on the shooting style. This is also the reason that Del Toro asked me after listening to my request. I recommend you. Now, you are pleased that investors and filmmakers recognize your shooting style. So, do you have the confidence to do a good job of filming?"

At this time and this kind of question, Alessandro also confidently answered: "Of course, I will do my job as a director, Mr. Roman,"

Things have progressed here, everything is going well.

As Alessandro does not have an agent, when Roman negotiates with him the compensation for the directorship, he recommends that he go to the Hollywood Directors’ Guild and invite a witness.

Manhai Entertainment is a formal company, and there is absolutely no problem in following the process.

In the end, under the double witness of lawyers and directors’ union, Alessandro Gonzalez-Inarrido officially signed a director contract with Manhai Entertainment.

Because he is still a newcomer, the salary is 200,000 US dollars, and 50,000 is paid before shooting, and the rest will be paid after the shooting is completed.

This is also a very common practice in the industry to pay off the remuneration twice. Alessandro has no objection and agrees very happily.

After all, he failed once, and he cherished this opportunity to direct, and he did not strive for any excessive terms on the director's contract.

After all, "Guest" is also an independent small production film. After completing the negotiations, Roman did not care about the crew issues here anymore.

The director and actors are ready, and the rest of the film shooting and production team, with the strength of Manhai Entertainment, has easily completed a series of crew preparation work.

Later, before the filming started, Kim Carey came to see Roman again, and after understanding some of the director's basic situation, he joined the crew with pleasure.

During the entire production process of this movie, Roman did not intend to intervene.

For the works of Literary and Art, Roman really has no vision to distinguish whether it is excellent, and he can't give good opinions.

To hit awards, quality is just the basis. To win prizes, more preparation is required, but these will have to wait until the film is finished.

Only by shooting the movie can we plan as expected, and it is still too early.

After another few days, there was good news from Paramount...