Chapter 4: Kevin's Small Group

In order to successfully complete this plan.

"Not bad, this project proposal is very comprehensive. It seems that our partner, Dawson, has finally acquired a very promising client."

Ovitz praised loudly.

"Next, I will find a way to push forward with this project. Everyone, If your director clients have similar needs, please ask them to provide reliable film project proposals as well."

Upon hearing Ovitz's words, some partners who were in the middle and lower levels showed jealous and envious looks.

They envied Dawson for having the possibility of acquiring a heavyweight client and were jealous of why it wasn't them. At the same time, they also secretly considered whether they should go to USC to find some potential student directors.

Of course, there were also dark thoughts of some people who hoped that Dawson's project proposal would ultimately fail.

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Three days later, at the University of Southern California, after securing the rights to the Saw franchise and joining the Directors Guild, Kevin looked at his empty wallet.

A hint of headache appeared on Kevin's face.

His previous self-relied on student loans for education. Currently, he hadn't graduated yet, so there was no need to worry. However, after graduation, the nearly $60,000 in tuition fees for three years would be a huge burden.

The consequences would be unimaginable if Saw failed.

Therefore, this trip really had to be successful and not a failure.

"Kevin, how's your project preparation going?"

As they spoke, Kevin's roommate, a burly cinematographer named Mitt, walked in and asked.

Kevin's face brightened upon seeing Mitt entering the room.

Being the best school for cultivating talents in the film industry in the United States, most of the students here had some real skills, especially those who played with his previous talented director, Mitt.

Therefore, besides getting close to Mitt, he also approached some capable students.

With him at the center, a fixed film crew was formed.

This was to better control the production crew and create better works.

After adjusting his voice slightly, Kevin replied seriously:

"Did you tell them all?"

"I did, and they are willing to participate in your graduation film."

Kevin's face lit up. Although he already knew they would agree, achieving the goal in the end was still gratifying.

With this, along with the other talents packaged by CAA, he would have some influence within the production crew.

Otherwise, even if he was the initiator of this film project, in the Hollywood film industry centered around producers, he would still struggle to control what Saw would eventually become.

After all, Saw was a film directed by the genius director James Wan and was released in 2004. He transported the film back to 1991, which already carried certain risks.

If he couldn't control the final presentation of the film, it would greatly ruin the essence of Saw.

Therefore, after the investors were in place, he would have to negotiate with them. He was even willing to forgo his director's fee to gain control over the film and have certain editing rights.

Of course, working for free was not an option either.

He firmly held the rights to Saw, and he didn't plan to continue making sequels. Therefore, this was his greatest leverage to sell it at a good price.

Everything was ready, and now all that was lacking was the negotiation with the investors.

"Beep beep beep!"

The Nokia phone in his pocket rang, and Kevin quickly took out his phone and pressed the answer button.

"Hello, this is Steve Kevin. What can I do for you?"

"This is Dawson. Do you have time this afternoon?"

Kevin heard Dawson's voice on the phone, which sounded very pleasant. Kevin couldn't help but guess if the investors had already been found.

Quickly he replied, "Yes."

"Great, the investors have been found. Currently, three film companies are interested in your project. Come over and have a talk with them to see which film company will take on this project."

"Okay, no problem!"

Kevin restrained his excitement and hung up the phone.

"The investors are in place?"

Kevin shook his head and said with a smile, "There are three film companies interested in my project. I'll go to CAA later to discuss and see which film company to choose."

Mitt nodded, equally excited.

To be able to get such a job opportunity right after graduation was a very rare thing. Although their path as behind-the-scenes personnel in the film industry was a bit easier than that of directors, opportunities like this still required several years of hard work to obtain.

Who wouldn't want to personally leave their name on the movie screen? It was not only an honor but also about money.

With a successful movie under their belt, they could find better job opportunities anywhere they went, and their future prospects were visible.

Of course, failure also had an impact.

However, in a failed movie, the director was often the biggest scapegoat, so they didn't have to worry too much.

"I'll tell them this good news. Kevin, go with confidence."

With that, Mitt pushed open the door and hurriedly ran towards the cafeteria.

They had already arranged to have a meal in the cafeteria. If it weren't for Kevin rushing to negotiate with the investors, he would also come later.

Inside the cafeteria, five young people with different styles waved their hands at Mitt as he ran over, asking at the same time, "Where's Kevin?"

Mitt laughed heartily, "He's gone to negotiate with the investors. I'm here to tell everyone this good news in advance."

"That's fantastic! I knew Kevin could do it. He's a talented director. His short film 'Dual Eyes,' directed by him, left a deep impression on the professors and received a lot of praise."

"Yes, absolutely. Let's toast to the genius director Kevin!"

A black-haired chubby guy with a somewhat Asian appearance but with typical American style in his speech and demeanor raised his beer.

The others also raised their glasses in advance celebration.

Their words quickly spread from the cafeteria to the entire campus along with the people in the cafeteria.

At the school gate, Kevin's ex-girlfriend, holding her new boyfriend's arm, walked into the campus.

The news about Kevin's new movie securing funding quickly reached their ears.

Perla's expression visibly stiffened. She didn't expect that right after their recent breakup, her ex-boyfriend would receive the favor of investors and secure funding for his first movie.

As a result, her breakup actually gained her nothing.

After all, considering Kevin's personality, if she were still his girlfriend, she would undoubtedly be the leading actress in his movie.