After selecting the script, Ram dedicated himself to writing it. With his superior foresight, he tried to minimize any unreasonable parts of the film, striving for perfection in "Good will hunting."
After five days of tireless work, Ram finally finished the script for "Good will hunting." Scenes, monologues, dialogues... the entire script amounted to dozens of pages.
Looking at the script in his hand, Ram felt there was still something lacking. Although "Good will hunting" had a good Box Office, it didn't create a huge sensation. What Ram needed was a sensation; only by creating a buzz could he maximize his own interests.
"Why not write another 'pirates of the caribbean'?" This film was one of Ram's favorite Hollywood blockbusters, and there were no copyright issues. The film's Box Office was also guaranteed, with a global Box Office of 600 million US dollars, and its sequels even set high Box Office records of 1 billion and 957 million.
But could it be filmed with the current technological conditions? Sci-fi and disaster blockbusters like "pirates of the caribbean," "transformers," and "01" had Box Office results driven by special effects. Without the corresponding technology, even if it could be filmed, would it be able to capture the audience's attention?
Feeling it was not feasible, Ram abandoned the idea. He then began to consider films based on existing technology and, after much deliberation, finally decided to write "the mummy."
This movie featured mysterious treasures, astonishing adventures, quirky mummies, and a romantic adventure love story—it was definitely an eye-catching film.
After another week of hard work, Ram finally completed the scripts for "Good will hunting" and "the mummy."
The scripts were finished, but he still needed to pitch them to producers or directors for their review. Once approved, they would almost certainly be made into movies. However, among the people Ram knew, there were no producers, directors, or agents.
Of course, Ram could also find an agency. An agency would promote the script to film production companies within a specified period, and if successful, they would take a commission.
However, an agency might receive countless film scripts, so finding them would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Ultimately, Ram decided to both find an agency and directly approach film companies to pitch his scripts.
In Hollywood, there were many film companies and independent film companies, among the most famous being the Hollywood Eight Majors: MGM, Paramount, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros., Universal, United Artists, 20th Century Fox, and Walt Disney. They virtually monopolized all films worldwide, controlling the direction of global cinema's development until the later rise of independent films.
These film company giants had countless talented individuals and strong financial resources.
Originally, choosing an independent production company seemed better, but the production cost of 10 million US dollars for "Good will hunting" was not small. It would certainly deter those less powerful independent production companies.
An independent film production company would never trust a stranger with 10 million US dollars to make a film, even if they knew it would be profitable. They still wouldn't take that risk. This is the difference between less powerful independent film production companies and the film giants.
After some consideration, Ram still decided to bravely try his luck with the film giant companies. After all, he wasn't Steven Spielberg; at best, he was just a novice screenwriter.
Directly showing up unannounced wasn't uncommon, but more often than not, people were shown the door. However, Ram felt it was worth a try because, with the quality of his scripts, as long as he could convince them to read them, he would definitely succeed.
But Ram still thought things too simply. Except for renowned editors, it was usually the production company that chose the script, not the script that chose the production company, especially for an unknown novice screenwriter like Ram.
With a nervous heart, Ram, dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and tie, arrived at his first stop: Columbia Pictures. Although he was a reborn transmigrator, he still felt waves of tension.
Ram still thought things too simply. Except for renowned editors, it was usually the production company that chose the script, not the script that chose the production company, especially for an unknown novice screenwriter like Ram.
development until the later rise of independent films.
These film company giants had countless talented individuals and strong financial resources.
Originally, choosing an independent production company seemed better, but the production cost of 10 million US dollars for "Good will hunting" was not small. It would certainly deter those less powerful independent production companies.
An independent film production company would never trust a stranger with 10 million US dollars to make a film, even if they knew it would be profitable. They still wouldn't take that risk. This is the difference between less powerful independent film production companies and the film giants.
After some consideration, Ram still decided to bravely try his luck with the film giant companies. After all, he wasn't Steven Spielberg; at best, he was just a novice screenwriter.
Directly showing up unannounced wasn't uncommon, but more often than not, people were shown the door. However, Ram felt it was worth a try because, with the quality of his scripts, as long as he could convince them to read them, he would definitely succeed.
But Ram still thought things too simply. Except for renowned editors, it was usually the production company that chose the script, not the script that chose the production company, especially for an unknown novice screenwriter like Ram.
With a nervous heart, Ram, dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and tie, arrived at his first stop: Columbia Pictures. Although he was a reborn transmigrator, he still felt waves of tension.
Ram entered Columbia Pictures and walked directly to the reception desk. The receptionist was very beautiful, with a tall figure, youthful age, and a perfectly fitted professional suit that accentuated her exceptionally full figure. Her delicate features, combined with beautiful blonde hair, made her charm no less than that of Hollywood's beautiful stars.
The receptionist asked with a smile, "Hello, sir, may I help you?"
Ram replied with an equally polite smile, "Yes, I've written two scripts and hope your company can invest in their production."
Ram took out the scripts he had already prepared, looking at the receptionist with a smile, hoping for a positive response. "Do you have an appointment?"
"No," Ram shrugged. "But my scripts are excellent; your production manager will definitely like them."
After hearing Ram's answer, the receptionist politely refused, "I'm sorry, sir, if you don't have an appointment, we cannot let you in."
Ram, unwilling to give up, continued to argue, "But my scripts are truly excellent. If your company's screenwriting department or production department sees them, I think they will definitely love them."
The receptionist admired his confidence but had to follow company regulations. She smiled and continued to politely decline, "Sir, I'm truly sorry, but I must follow company policy."
"Then, thank you for your trouble." Without an appointment, it was clearly impossible to meet the relevant person in charge. He left feeling somewhat dejected, disheartened, and disappointed.
He had thought it too simply. There was never such a thing as smooth sailing in the entertainment industry. For giant film companies like Universal, countless excellent scripts were waiting to be filmed, so they simply didn't value so-called "submissions."
It's already difficult to develop in the entertainment industry, especially for Indian people trying to break into Hollywood. Without dazzling talent, America, a country that constantly preaches freedom and democracy but suffers from severe racism, wouldn't buy into you.
"Why not try an independent production company?"
With this idea, Ram headed to Miramax Films for his first stop. "First, I'll try Miramax Films." Miramax Films was a subsidiary of Disney, and "Good will hunting" was originally produced by them. Going directly to them should yield a higher chance of success.
Miramax Films, founded by the Weinstein Brothers, was one of America's most important independent film distributors. It was acquired by Walt Disney in 1993 and was once known as a pioneer of low-budget films.
Walking into Miramax Films with confidence, Ram asked the receptionist, "Hello, is Mr. Weinstein in?"
"Hello," the receptionist politely replied. "May I ask what you need to see our general manager about?"
"It's like this, I've written two scripts and hope your company can invest in their production."
"Do you have an appointment?" "No."
"Sorry, sir, our general manager is very busy. If you don't have an appointment, I cannot let you in."
"Beautiful lady, please help me out. My scripts are really excellent."
"Sir, I'm truly sorry, but if there's no appointment, I wouldn't dare disturb them either."
The cold reality finally made him realize how difficult it was for newcomers. It also once again showed Ram the cruelty of reality; he couldn't even solve the appointment issue, making it impossible to meet any of the company's executives.
After leaving Miramax Films, Ram subsequently visited several other independent film companies, but the results were still disappointing. Even when he managed to meet some production company executives, they all chose to give up due to the 10 million US dollar production cost.
It seems one must take things one step at a time; thinking of instant fame is unrealistic, unless you have exceptionally good luck and happen to encounter a patron who recognizes your talent.