March 20, 1998.
The filming of the movie "Memento" has entered the final stage. There are still more than a dozen shots of the male and female protagonists, plus some shots of streets and passers-by, and the entire filming will be completed.
These days, Kyle is still quite diligent.
During the day, he supervised director Christopher Nolan's filming on the set and fully supervised the operation of the entire crew;
In the evening, I review the day's shots with several assistant producers and arrange the next day's shooting plan with the director.
In the evening, after a busy day, Kyle did not rest, but began to work on the script of "The Tuner" and started the preliminary preparations.
"Well, I've already commissioned Kevin Feige to assemble a crew and start selecting the relevant props and scenes. We'll just have to wait a few days and choose the actors before we can start filming The Piano Tuner."
Kyle was busy but also a little anxious.
Because there are still 54 days left until the opening of the 51st Cannes Film Festival, and less than 40 days left until the deadline for registration for film exhibitions.
Time is short and the task is heavy!
"Time waits for no one!"
Kyle is the owner of a film company and a super-rich American.
The number of companies under its umbrella is quite large, and the number of companies it has invested in is even larger. Moreover, as time goes by, this number is bound to increase a lot.
"While I still have a few companies under my belt, I'll make a few short films. Otherwise, I'll have very few opportunities in the future."
That's right, Kyle's dream of becoming a director has not completely cooled down.
Just because you don't have time to shoot a feature film doesn't mean you can't shoot a short film!
"The Piano Tuner" is a very good work, and the 1998 Cannes Film Festival was the first to introduce a short film competition unit.
Kyle doesn't want to miss it!
....
The next day.
Instead of heading to the set of Memento, Kyle came to Page Pictures.
"Boss, this is the list of 15 young male actors I have compiled; this is the information of three male actors who met the requirements after the audition." Kevin Feige said solemnly.
Kyle nodded, looked at his tired face, and comforted him: "Thank you for your hard work. It seems you have been busy all night. Go back and rest early."
"Okay, boss."
Kevin Feige was not polite at all. He was exhausted these days.
As the saying goes, "The people above just talk, but the people below run their legs off."
A few days ago, Kyle called Kevin Feige and told him that he was going to make a short film.
As a result, Kevin Feige had hardly slept a single peaceful night these days. Setting up a crew was simple for Page Pictures, but it was time-consuming and labour-intensive! Furthermore, Kyle had asked him to complete it within a few days.
The most important thing is the choice of actors!
Hollywood indeed has an abundance of actors, but selecting the right ones is more time-consuming and laborious than it is a pleasant task.
"Dude, go back to bed early, I approve!"
Kyle personally escorted Kevin Feige out of the company and instructed a bodyguard to send him home safely to rest.
"Now let me look at the information."
Kyle opened the relevant actor information and took out the video recorded during the audition for "The Piano Tuner" and began to review and select.
....
The first actor selected: Jeremy Renner.
Born in the small town of Modesto, California, USA, he is now 27 years old;
In 1995, he made his debut in the movie "School Rambo", playing a passerby role with only three lines.
In the following years, he participated in the filming of some films and television dramas.
"Jeremy Renner?"
"Wow, isn't this Hawkeye from the Avengers series who can only use a bow and arrow and play supporting roles?"
As someone who has seen countless superhero movies, Kyle was naturally able to recognise him.
The second actor selected: Paul Walker.
Born in Glendale, California, she is 25 years old and a professional actor and model;
In 1986, Paul Walker, who was only 13 years old, made his screen debut in "Monster in the Closet"; of course, it was a small role with almost no lines.
As of early 1998, he played supporting roles in many films and television dramas.
Of course, Kyle also knew him!
In the future, I believe many people will know Paul Walker, who starred in the "Fast and Furious" series.
The third actor selected: Kewhin James.
Canadian actor, 30 years old, teacher at a film acting school;
This is an actor that Kyle had never heard of in his previous life, but there is nothing strange about it. Not to mention that he is a Canadian actor, Kyle does not know every one of the many new generation actors in America.
....
Two days later.
After the final audition, Kyle personally decided on the male lead for "The Tuner", and it was Paul Walker.
Paul Walker was naturally very excited when he heard the news, and repeatedly expressed his gratitude to Kyle.
The salary is 12,000 US dollars!
Well, it's not a lot, but it's totally in line with his current market price.
In fact, as the boss of a Hollywood film company, Kyle could have chosen those already famous actors to play the leading role in "The Piano Tuner".
But!
Kyle did not do that!
The short film competition unit, which was launched for the first time at the Cannes Film Festival, actually has another name - the Film Cornerstone Competition Unit.
This competition unit is mainly a stage for young directors and new actors to showcase their talents.
Kyle is not very old, only 21 years old, but he has already shot a movie called "Run Lola Run" which has grossed over $10 million in North America and over $100 million overseas. He is a man with the halo of "genius director";
Now, if Kyle's new work, "The Tuner", is paired with actors who are already well-known actors...
Hehe!
To put it bluntly, this is total bullying!
It's like a fully armed adult beating up a group of hungry children!
"Although I have a low standard, I think the Cannes Film Festival jury might be pissed off to death."
Therefore, the actors selected by Kyle are all young!
Before the filming of "The Piano Tuner" was about to begin, Kyle was eager to try it.
"Children, your big devil is about to appear."
That's right, by submitting a movie like "The Piano Tuner" to the competition, Kyle was simply bullying a bunch of kids.