"The thirteenth mirror, the first time!"
"!"
Kyle, sitting in front of the director's monitor, filmed "The Tuner" very handsomely and watched actor Paul Walker's performance intently.
"Crack!"
Not long after filming began, Kyle stopped Paul Walker's performance.
The scene being filmed now is the male protagonist, Adrian, showing off with his friends in a coffee shop.
Adrian is a talented pianist who has studied piano for 15 years.
But!
When he failed to win the coveted Bernstein Piano Competition, his life hit rock bottom. After a period of adjustment, Adrian picked himself up and became a blind piano tuner. In reality, he only wore contact lenses to pretend to be blind, which would make others think he had a keener hearing, thereby gaining more sympathy and more customers.
Even, you may peek into other people's lives and privacy!
He was immersed in this kind of detachment, as if he were in a bustling city yet seemed to be out of the world, fooling others without knowing it.
Well, he really enjoyed this feeling!
"Man, you have no idea how good this feels!"
The protagonist Adrian told his friend about his experience a few days ago when he was playing the piano and saw a beautiful young girl changing clothes in front of him without any scruples.
"Paul Walker, do you know why I stopped your performance?"
Kyle looked at him with a puzzled look and explained, "Hey, man, you forgot to recommend LinkedIn to your friends."
Paul Walker: "…."
The crew members around: "…"
Well, Kyle still loves advertising!
Think about it, man!
Given the future popularity of "The Tuner," whether online or in the offline DVD market, as long as viewers are watching it, it will definitely promote LinkedIn. Kyle is happy to do this kind of thing.
Of course, Kyle also considered, "Will product placement diminish the perception of The Tuner among the Cannes Film Festival jury?"
The fact is that it will!
However, Kyle was not worried at all!
The 1998 Cannes Film Festival saw the debut of a short film competition, and while many aspects were immature, its purpose was to provide a platform for young directors and students. Honestly, the first short film competition didn't produce any truly memorable shorts. Now, is it difficult for Kyle to outperform a group of children's shorts with his film "The Tuner"?
The answer is no!
If that's the case, why can't we embed ads?
I have to say, Kyle is still as cunning as ever!
Paul Walker completed the second shoot very smoothly.
....
Around noon.
"Boss, Ms. Daisy, a reporter from the Los Angeles Entertainment News, is already waiting outside the set."
The appearance of Chief Assistant Alexander interrupted Kyle's meal.
"Oh?"
Kyle wiped his mouth and said, "After all, she has an appointment, so let her in."
"Okay, boss," Alexander responded.
It didn't take long.
Ms. Daisy, a reporter from the Los Angeles Entertainment News, walked up to Kyle. She was a 30-year-old woman wearing a white suit and looked very capable.
Of course, she was followed by several newspaper staff members, including photographers, full-time assistants who took notes, and so on.
After a brief greeting, the interview officially began.
"Mr. Page, according to our information, it has been two years since you last filmed Run Lola Run. What are your considerations for taking up the director's baton again this time?"
Daisy inquired.
"Of course it's because of my dream and my passion!" Kyle answered without hesitation.
When facing an interview with a reporter, of course you have to brag as much as you can!
Kyle is good at it!
Daisy asked again: "But,
You've left behind your billion-dollar fortune and chosen to film a movie at this time. Will this affect the normal operation of your company?"
The words fell.
Everyone around, whether it was the staff members of the Los Angeles Entertainment News or the crew members wandering around nearby, couldn't help but prick up their ears.
Of course, they were curious about Kyle's interview.
"It definitely has an impact!"
Kyle said solemnly, "Golden Dawn Entertainment Group and its various subsidiaries all have key leaders. They are undoubtedly excellent, but my presence will make everything run more smoothly. Therefore, if I put aside my work to direct a film, it will definitely have an impact on the company."
"Oh? In that case, why do you insist on directing the film yourself?" Daisy asked curiously.
Paul Walker and others were also very curious.
"Hey~~~!"
Suddenly, Kyle let out a long sigh, spread his hands, and shook his head. "Actually, I regret it! Of course, the regret I'm talking about isn't about directing the short film 'The Tuner,' but about founding the Golden Dawn Entertainment Group!"
Suddenly, everyone around was confused.
"What's going on?" Paul Walker muttered in disbelief.
...
Kyle looked at everyone present and said seriously, "Really, I regret founding Golden Dawn Entertainment Group, I regret acquiring UPN Television Network, and even more so, I regret creating ICQ, LinkedIn, and so many other industries!"
"Even though I'm worth billions now, the days I'll always miss the most are the days of filming Run Lola Run in early 1996."
"What is money?"
"It's just bullshit. Compared to dreams, it's nothing!"
"If I could choose my life over again, I would not hesitate to give up my billions and become an ordinary director, directing the movies I love. Seriously, believe me, these are all from the bottom of my heart. Alas~~!"
Paul Walker: "…."
Reporter Daisy: "…."
Alexander: "…"
At this moment, everyone around had the urge to hit someone!
Kyle looked at everyone's expressions with a smile, feeling happy that he had spoken out.
Oh my god!
"I finally understand how Ma felt when he said he regretted founding Alibaba. I felt so damn happy." Kyle thought to himself.
Half an hour later, reporter Daisy and others left the filming site of "The Piano Tuner" in confusion.
....
The next day.
When the Los Angeles Entertainment News published the headline: Regret for founding Golden Dawn.
Many people who bought newspapers had the urge to curse.
Jobs: "He's such a show-off. If he doesn't want so much money, why did he buy our Apple stock? Go to hell, bastard!"
Bezos: "If you regret it, why are you still holding on to your LinkedIn shares? You are kidding me!"