20 George Lucas (2/2)

He takes a long time to sip from the cup before speaking up again.

”Is there anything else?”

You nod and state your intention. ”I want to direct the film personally.”

”Yes, I got that.”

George Lucas states with a smile. He took another sip from his cup.

”I also took some footage as a showcase. Here, let me show you.”

You immediately take out the elaborate videotape and left your seat. You turn on the TV and VCR in the living room before stuffing the videotape in. The music begins to play as image form on the screen.

The footage you took is not complicated. The focus of the footage is switching the scene between the front wheel of the car and the speedometer. The switching of the scene must be frequent and smooth in order to induce nervousness in the viewers.

George Lucas watches the footage very carefully. As he has read the script, he naturally thought of the setting of the movie. He knows that the vehicle will explode in the film if its speed drops below 50 mile per hour. Every time the needle touches 50, he was on the edge of his seat.

He let out a breath of relief when the footage is finally over.

”Come, sit with me.”

He signals you back to the seat. You turn off the television before you did.

”Very good footage. The dazzling motion lens, the sharp editing style, the suspenseful music. You did this all yourself, didn't you?”

You nod. ”Yes. It took a while. I'm glad you like it. How about –”

George waves his hand. His demeanor changes to that of a business man. ”Let me tell you this straight. The script is not very good. At best, it is about average. In Hollywood, that is all needed… if you have connection. A good director can cast a bad movie, but a bad director cannot cast a good movie.”

”I know that –

”Please let me finish.”

You become quiet.

”The role of the director is very important in the process of filmmaking. He has many responsibilities and people he must look after. If I you give this script to an experienced director, I'm sure there is a good chance that it will be making a profit.”

You frown. It seems like George didn't believe that you can do it either.

”I have seen your estimated production costs. Even if the special effects are all given to Industrial Light and Magic. The cost cannot be reduced to less than 10 million dollars.”

George drinks another mouthful of tea, parching his thirst. ”That is a lot of money to invest in, and no one in their right mind would invest it in a person lacking any experience or qualification. I truly hope that you won't let me down.”

You sigh. ”I know that I'm inexperience and lacks qualification, but I just need a chance… what!?”