Chapter 773 The Effect is Pretty Good
To be near Natalie, Derek moved into the same apartment complex.
It was just a five-minute walk from her place.
Natalie got into the car, bundled up tight, with a red nose and puffy eyes. Derek noticed right away and asked, "What's up? You catch a cold?"
Natalie nodded. "Yeah, I've got a fever and a nasty cold."
Hearing her raspy voice, Derek frowned. "You're really going out like this?"
Natalie explained, "The rough cut of my new film is ready. I need to check it out."
"Ms. Teeger, you're really dedicated," Derek said, genuinely impressed.
Natalie sniffled. "I've been cooped up at home, sleeping too much. I need to get out, so I might as well go."
Derek said, "Alright, it's about a 40-minute drive. Try to get some rest."
"Okay."
When Natalie, looking like a bundled-up bear, showed up in front of Chris, he was stunned. "Is it that cold outside?"
Chris had been in the editing room all day, just in a shirt. But Natalie felt like she needed a coat.
Natalie walked into the editing room and said, "I feel like I'm freezing to death."
Hearing her hoarse voice, Chris asked, "What's going on? Weren't you supposed to be on vacation? You're back already and sick. Listen to your voice, it's a classic bad cold."
Natalie sat down. "Congratulations. Apparently I have a bad cold! And don't even mention the vacation. There was a little accident." She looked at the computer and continued, "Pull it up. I came here with a bad cold just to see this."
Chris said, "I have to say, you're really dedicated."
Natalie replied, "Then you owe me a meal."
Chris agreed, "Of course, what do you want to eat? Lunch is on me."
The group headed to the screening room.
Even though it was called a rough cut, Natalie thought it was already 80% done.
Except for the lack of music and some scene transition issues, everything else looked good.
It had only been a few days since they wrapped up filming, and it was already this polished, like it was on rocket speed.
Chris had high hopes for this movie.
He had worked on this script for two years and been longing for an opportunity ever since to start filming. He even consulted Victoria, but they couldn't secure funding, so it never started.
Although Chris had worked with Victoria on many films and independently directed TV shows, indie films, and music videos, he wasn't a famous director.
Plus, Chris was kind of stubborn and didn't like to bow to money.
When Chris directed a teen movie before, he refused to give more scenes to a supporting actress backed by big money, and he got warned by the big shot behind her, almost losing the investment.
But that was just how Chris was. Even knowing the consequences, he stuck to his principles.
This led to Chris offending a lot of people.
This movie, "The Nameless Road," only got so much attention and investment from Dynamic Entertainment Media because Natalie was the lead actress. Dynamic Entertainment Media added another $200 million investment, allowing the project to proceed smoothly.
The film didn't need special effects, so $200 million was more than enough.
Chris said, "I talked with the producers, and we want to release it on Valentine's Day."
Natalie frowned. "Isn't that too soon?"
The film "Rising Winds," which Natalie had finished three months ago, was set for a May 1st release.
But this movie was aiming for a Valentine's Day release.
Chris said, "We don't need special effects, and as you can see, our rough cut is already looking good with all the overtime work."
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