103. Steven Allen Spielberg(1)

The day Reed Hastings received a phone call from director Spielberg. As soon as the meeting was over, Jaik returned to the hotel and cautiously called Spielberg and was invited to his house shortly after.

that was today

– Who?

“Steven Allen Spielberg. The Spielberg director we know.”

– Yes, Steven Spielberg. Isn’t that Steven Spielberg from ET, Indiana Jones, Saving Private Ryan, Jurassic Park, and Ready Player One?

“Oh, how many times do you ask? Is the call in the US bad?”

– Oh no! After all, you should have followed the US! I should have followed you! cadet! I envy you! envy!

The moment I thought I couldn’t understand because the phone call was not good, Kang-seok Eom over the receiver suddenly started screaming.

– Oh my gosh! Meet Steven Spielberg! hey, jake Take a picture of you tube unconditionally. Even if you can’t film the content, at least take a picture of the two greeting each other! This is awesome.

“That’s it, you should ask. It’s none other than director Steven Spielberg.”

– No, it’s not. Then I only have one signature.

“Fuhahak-! A signature is required. I’m also preparing a poster of the director’s work to get an autograph. Aren’t you envious?”

– Damn you. Come back and unravel it. So when do we meet? So will you delay your return to Korea? You were back tomorrow

“right. I need to slow down a bit. It probably won’t be delayed that long. And what about meeting today…?”

– What? Is it today? Then what should I do to prepare! really! Be sure to take pictures!

Eom Kang-seok was more excited than Jae-ik, perhaps because he liked meeting Spielberg, and hung up the phone, telling him to hurry up and prepare.

The car is already heading to where Spielberg is. Every time the car drew closer to Spielberg’s house, I felt my heart pounding strangely.

Stephen King was also a very unexpected and difficult person to meet, but if Stephen King is a writer I became a fan of when I grew up, didn’t Steven Spielberg grow up with his films from a very young age?

The Indiana Jones series that my father used to show on cable TV, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, etc. I literally grew up with his movies.

Should I say that he is like a fairy tale character to me?

(Im here.)

Following the guide of the knight, they arrived at a mansion on a high hill. On the other side of the wide land, vineyards are spread out.

(thank you.)

And there were already several more cars standing in the parking lot where Jaeik got off.

(Hey, you seem to like cars.)

When you see a variety of luxury vehicles standing side by side. There were even similar cars.

“Whoa-!”

Jaeik stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, tidied up his clothes, and carefully rang the bell.

Geeeeing-

The bell rang and there was a loud noise from inside the door, then the door burst open.

(Uh… How are you? Isn’t this director Steven Spielberg’s house?)

The Steven Spielberg I know doesn’t look like this.

The person who opened the door at the moment when I thought I had found the wrong house was also a familiar face, as if I had seen it somewhere.

(George Lucas?)

I was able to give an answer without difficulty.

(Oh! Right! You know? And you’re the friend Steve was talking about. Yes! Hey! Steve! Here’s your new friend!)

I felt something bewildered when I saw George Lucas beckoning me to come in as if he were used to it.

No, why is George Lucas here? What else is it that guides you to the drawing room as naturally as your own home?

—

My eyes were dizzy as I entered the drawing room guided by George Lucas. Because George Lucas wasn’t the only person in the house.

George Lucas famous for the Star Wars series, Taxi Driver, Martin Scorsese for The Departed, Ford Coppola for The Godfather series, and director Brian De Palma for Mission Impossible 1. Because a total of 5 Hollywood greats gathered together.

‘I’ve heard that the five of them have been friends since they were in their 20s in Hollywood, but I never thought they’d be this close.’

I felt like I was losing my mind. Even Steven Spielberg was nervous.

(Ha ha ha! No need to be nervous!)

George Lucas laughed cheerfully and patted Jaeik on the back as if telling him not to be nervous.

(Oh, I should have left. I’m sorry. I got an important phone call from the production company.)

As with the letter, he waved his hand at the sight of Spielberg using an honorific title.

(I’m a senior, so please speak comfortably. It’s an honor to meet you.)

At Jaeik’s words, Spielberg nodded and smiled.

(Then take it easy. It’s a good drink. A friend with a good sense. Those drinkers will like it.)

(Ugh, drinkers. He just likes to drink good wine. Romanée-Conti! Good wine! Have a nice conversation!)

Spielberg handed the wine to George Lucas and led Jaeik to his study.

First of all, it was because I thought that the study would be better than the noisy drawing room.

(I should have told you earlier. I’m sorry.)

(No. I was surprised for a moment, perhaps because they were all directors of movies I grew up watching and deeply impressed with.)

(Oh, I hope you don’t say that in front of them, unless you want to listen to their entire movie-making process over and over again all day long.)

(Haha. Is that so? I’ll have to ask a question when I see you later. Anyway, just listening can be a lot of help.)

(As I wrote in the letter, Song, your work is really impressive. You do not focus on content creation, from games to novels to drama scripts.)

(Somehow it happened. It seems that directors do not only have one job as directors, but also do various activities such as producers, actors, and novelists?)

(The really great thing about you is the depth and completeness in various fields that are not proportional to your age. I want to know what you were doing when you were your age.)

Of course, at his age, Steven Spielberg started to be extremely active, but he probably didn’t say that because he didn’t know that.

In addition to that, it was the same to try your hand at various fields. Isn’t Steven Spielberg a creator of all genres?

(I really enjoyed Medal of Honor, which the director participated in the production of. I didn’t know that when I was young, but when I grew up, the director participated in the production.)

(Oh. To think someone remembers that work. That’s an honor.)

(Can I forget it? It’s a game that reminds me of my childhood.)

Consideration felt through benevolent smiles and conversations. Steven Spielberg had a conversation with Jae-Ik, always smiling.

Because the conversation was really non-stop. Rather, it was to the point that it was colorless to think about what to do if it was awkward before coming.

(Hey, Steve! How long are you going to monopolize this guy, while everyone else is waiting for him with their noses going down in the living room?)

Possibly unable to bear the boredom, Coppola personally visited the study to inform them that a lot of time had passed.

(Has it already been that time?)

I didn’t realize the time was passing by talking, but it was understandable since it’s already been over an hour since we talked.

(Now, let’s go out and have a serious conversation, since these guys seem to want to talk to you too.)

When I went out to the living room, various finger foods and wine were lined up.

(Oh! You’ve finally come down. This is my friend. Can I use it if I’m alone? I have a lot of questions, too.)

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Looking at the faces of the directors, it felt like the tension that had been released was slowly rising again.

(I mean, sit back! Just think you’re at Grandpa’s house!)

(Yeah. Relax. Relax. Ah! And this is what I really wanted to ask. That mobile phone game called Seoul 2060. Did you really make that? Alone? Everything from the story to the game?)

It wasn’t a place where he could feel comfortable just by asking him to stay comfortably, but Jaeik smiled and nodded at George Lucas’ question.

The fact that the masters are asking questions means that they are very interested and well-made.

(Yes. From planning to production, OST, and illustrations, everything is my work.)

(Oh, this was an unusual friend.)

(I think he’s a friend who will grow up. To be honest, I couldn’t do that at that age.)

(Who would have done that? They were busy filming dramas and movies.)

(Besides, I’m young! I’m in my mid-twenties now! Oh my God. How many times do I have to multiply to be our age?)

As time passed after a drink or two, the topic of conversation eventually turned to movies and the industry.

The current market situation, the future of the industry, various platforms, and the development of mobile devices. From there to the game. Literally everything related to the movie was coming out.

(Eventually, video game consoles are going to go extinct like the dodo.)

(Are you talking about video games again?)

Jae-Ik’s eyes lit up when Spielberg brought up the topic of video games, but the other directors shook their heads. In fact, it was never easy to participate in game production and development.

(I agree. Just looking at Stadia in goggles will give you an answer. It’s much more convenient to pay a monthly fee and enjoy a variety of different games than buying an expensive device and game CDs.)

(Maso is already going that way, such as Nvidia and Sony. Various game companies are already jumping in and developing technology.)

As the two of them talked about the game for a long time, the other directors looked at Jaeik with a pleased expression while laughing as if they couldn’t stop it.

It’s only been about two hours since we met, but as we saw in the study, the conversation between the two continued to flow like water, and there was no hesitation in exchanging opinions with each other.

(That young man isn’t normal either. Honestly, how many people here can follow all of Steve’s topics of conversation?)

(That’s because Steve is normal and not normal. That guy over there who responds a little. Is he a nerd?)

(I can’t deny it. To be honest, I can’t even follow half of that conversation now.)

Steven Spielberg had none of that. He pioneered the blockbuster film market and sometimes directed two films in a year.

Wasn’t he even interested in game development, appearing in music videos, and making dramas?

(That’s why I think he’s interested in you. I guess.)

(That’s right. It’s never easy to have that much influence in various content markets. Having influence means having a certain level of skill.)

(Is that so? I never thought I would have such a fun conversation, but I really enjoy it.)

While Spielberg was away for a while, Martin Scorsese looked at Jaeik with a surprised expression.

Frankly, even they weren’t perfect conversations with Spielberg on every subject.

‘It’s fun. Fun.’

And as much as everyone else felt that way, Spielberg felt the same way.

How long has it been since you had a conversation with one person, exchanging opinions on such a variety of topics?

Movies are usually movies, games are games. It’s a conversation like this, because it was never easy to have a conversation that encompasses the entire content industry.

He was a very interesting young man. At the same time, interest and greed arose. Its creativity, and its genius.

—

already late at night. The other directors had long since gone to the guest room to rest, leaving only Spielberg and Jaeik drunk in the drawing room.

(This is really interesting. How long has it been since we had such an in-depth conversation?)

(This friend, I’ll tell you what I’m going to say first. Ha ha ha. By the way.)

(Your other world work. You already signed a filming contract, right?)

(Yes. With Mflix. Before even writing the article, he saw a one-chapter draft and offered to sign a contract right away.)

(Has the director been chosen? If not, what about me?)

(yes?)

Unlike before, Steven Spielberg asked Jaeik with eyes sparkling with pure greed.