Mint

"We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented, it's as simple as that." ~ Christof; The Truman Show, (1998) Background Born into Hollywood royalty, Royce K Mint had a better chance being raised by wolves. His parents weren't great at parenting and their friends weren't really good friends for a kid - they became the opposite of role-models for the young Mint. By high school, he was already bitten by the filmmaker bug and was producing modest-quality stuff. By college, he was just short of feature films. At his graduation, he skipped it to show up at Cannes, selling some of his latest offerings. Ever since, he's been riding a series of successes and losses, mostly through his connections with the industry hard-hitters. It's been a rough run and he's banking on a miracle, sooner or later. RP Hooks Films:He's written, directed, and produced over a dozen feature-length films. Seen one? Hollywood: Born to the back-lot and as a scion of the cameras, it's what he is. Weird Stuff: If it's research, an interview, or a discovery, he may put it into a script. Contacts Minerva We met by chance in a Japanese restaurant and discussed cinema, the struggles of finding a good script, and how to build a network of useful, reliable people. 9.3/10, delivering on promise. Greenlit for franchise. Chloe She is one of the actresses in the upcoming horror movie. A strong model of success. 8.4/10, shows market demand. Greenlit for sequel. V Delightful, if temporary, arm-candy for a power meeting. 7.3/10, option for franchise? Haruka She's a lead tech for the upcoming horror movie. A successful deal was struck. 8.9/10, shows strong unity to idea. Greenlit for franchise. Calvin He's the sole contributor to A33's musical needs. 8.2/10, full support of the studio. Ocean A rekindled friendship after too long apart. 8.1/10, greenlit for reboot. Wolfe Apparently, this is Ocean's paramour. Seems a decent guy. Funny! 7.9/10, greenlit for upcoming comedy special. NAME - Will say something here at some point. Gallery Eulogy Early March, 2021. The funeral for Royce K Mint ws held today at 10AM in Calais, France, in accordance with his last will and testament. Attending the ceremony were all seven of the leads from his most recent and final theatrical release, "A33", and the crew for the film - flown to the location at the studios' expense, per a decision made by the Board of Directors. Also in attendance were his three of his four ex-wives, two of his three sons (Mark Furl, by way of Jeanette Furl, his second wife; Pete Holcomb, by way of Nina Holcomb-Mint-Cameron, his fourth ex-wife; James Ulysses Mint, by way of Diane Mint, his first ex-wife) and his only daughter (Kira Maine Mint, by way of his third ex-wife); his stepson, Milton and both stepdaughters, Gena and Amethyst, also attended, in addition to his four of his eight former mistresses Kalya Deene, Chivagn Purcell, Alana Pard, Charlene Pente-McCabe and See Vries, as well as four individuals who were formally requested to have their identities kept private - and in keeping with the request by the deceased, shall not be named. Other celebrities in physical attendance included Johnny Depp, Stephen King, Christopher Walken, Ron Perlman, Dame Judy Dench and Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Christina Hendricks, Jane Seymour and Margot Robbie all via telepresence. The eulogy was read by his first agent, Donald Pente-McCabe, and excerpts are quoted below: "Our world was rocked by his departure as much as it was filled by his presence. He was not universally loved nor loathed, and he reveled in the joys he could bring as much as he enjoyed the pettiness he could exert. As he said, and lived by the words of, he would rather be buried an honest sinner than made a fake saint. When he asked me to read his eulogy, or rather, his studio said that his last will and estate were asking this of me, I have to admit - it takes a lot of nerve to ask the agent you fired before you admitted to stealing his wife and sixty-eight percent of the gross take home for two movies in a row to read nice words about you being dead. mixed laughter** Royce K Mint - the opposite of a class act. Could not dress himself properly two days in a row. Never met a deadline he couldn't actively ignore, a budget he couldn't exceed, or friend he couldn't somehow screw over in some way. He'd do all of that and then show up at your doorstep at three in the morning with a bottle of champagne and a smile, ready to talk you into something expensive and somehow profitable at the same time. Someone who was simultaneously infuriating and beautiful. Just the worst best friend any of us could ever have, and the world is a rotten place with him missing from it. light applause** There was a letter included with the request for me to write a eulogy - and, well, also a pretty big check. Am I too proud to cash that check, drawn from the account of the guy who stole my wife? Nope. Not even a little bit. Frankly, I think he'd be upset if I suddenly claimed to be above it all. In this letter, he describes the apportioning of his estate - it's the informal part, because.. honestly, he said, "You're going to love their expressions" and he left it carefully blank as to whom he was referencing. As such, allow me to read the highlights - he gave me editorial discretion on this, so.. buckle up, kids. a thin sheaf of papers are removed from his jacket and the topmost is read from directly** To my ex-wives, mistresses and assorted offspring: you get plane fare back to wherever you're from, unless we spoke in the last six months - my call records are in the custody of ... a brief struggle ensues as Pete Holcomb and James Ulysses Mint engage in a brief, violent outburst before both being ejected from the event** ...Mint, you son of a bitch, you never fail to delight.. mixed applause, laughter** ..my attorneys. To continue: to the full list of stars of 'A33', I hereby bequeath all non-operational costs and initial board investments the full and entire revenue of the same feature film, excluding international streaming monies, which shall be apportioned to the entirety of the working crew - excluding those who performed under the aegis of studio monitoring duties, to whom I offer a polite, yet firm, 'get bent'." louder laughter, excited noises of happiness from cast, crew in attendance** And it goes on from there, although as you can tell, honestly, the man had a gift. Some of you, you're about to make a lot of money, or some new, great friends, or maybe just get your best break into the industry. And, uh, well.. there's also a list of names. silence hits immediately** He says.. or rather, "said".. he was going to release some of his own testimony from the Vera Simmons case, the stuff that the District Attorney wouldn't allow in the trial. He said some folks would be doing serious amounts of prison time, as he "kept the receipts". shocked gasps from part the audience** ..man. He wasn't fuckin' around, was he. The look on your faces, you two. Wow. Huh. I, uh.. guess he meant what he said. Yeah, you two? I'd start getting super worried, super quick. Donald Pente-McCabe exits the lectern and is replaced by Danielle Frost, from his first-ever film, 'Within a Secret'** Thank you for the terrifying warm up, Donald. And, yes, our dear, sweet and departed Mint, he was never a shy one, was he? Laughter, anger, joy and fear - practically his calling card. I think he'd have the first-ever cheese commercial with a jump-scare, just to prove some kind of point. mixed laughter** I'd like to thank Mint, no, wait.. I'd love to thank *Royce* for giving me my big break into movies - without his help, I'd never have gotten roles in three different 'American Pie' movies, and we all know what wonders those do for one's career prospects. And, well, I'll be calling him Royce, because it annoyed him, and he deserves to be annoyed. Do you know he stole a pack of cigarettes out of my purse? Seriously, and this was in 2009, not back in 1995, when we were first fooling around, no - not *that* kind of fooling around, you filthy apes, with making movies? He did that! Stole. My. Cigarettes! mixed laughter** Of course, he also dislodged my contact when he threw a big baggie of cocaine at me a week later, which I guess makes up for it, yet - y'know, maybe I'll keep that story a little more private. louder laughter** On a more serious note.. Royce wasn't a great guy. He was a terrible person and a wonderful human being. He was a lousy husband and a great boyfriend. He could be distant and icy and then warm and everywhere around you. He loved being enigmatic even when you could read his expression through a brick wall. And still, he could surprise you and delight you and make you feel like forgiving him. soft "awws"** ..the bastard. laughter** The reason I'm saying these nice things, and meaning every word of them, it has nothing to do with the fact he just willed me ownership of that kick-ass place in Monaco. It's because I think he's a rotten bastard, even today, and that he should know: I'll always love him, more than I did when he was alive, and hate it that he's gone. Mostly, it's so I can't steal a pack of cigarettes from him. laughter; Danielle Frost is replaced by Jack Belle, his last agent before forming Mint Studios** And settle down, settle down, yes, yes - we all love Danielle, especially those of us who saw the uncut version of her *second* movie. boos and catcalls** Oh, like none of you didn't pause it at the ten-minute mark? Danielle Frost yells from the audience, 'My dad admitted to that much!'** loud laughter** Wow, Danny, that's some Alabama-level horrors. A lot to unpack, so.. moving right along, then? Okay! Now, our dearly departed Mint was kind enough to give me the shoulder tap and a plane ticket to come out here, speak some honest words and accept some of his filthy lucre, all in exchange for also delivering a few specific items of news and a couple of letters. So, once I step down, I'll be having those delivered to folk. And, please - remember, tip your process servers. mixed gasps** Oh, I'm kidding, folks. Nobody is getting served with papers like that.. until you're back in the States, at least. Some of you guys, maybe you wanna check if Roman Polanski has room on his couch, huh? light laughter; Jack Belle is replaced by Donald Pente-McCabe again** Okay, okay, and as much as we all love Jack, a little light 'something' to cleanse our mental palates. Namely, and this is what I think may be the funniest thing that man ever did.. it's the dispensation of Mint Studios itself. a letter is removed from within Donald Pente-McCabe's jacket, bearing the studio symbol** "To the esteemed members of the board.. yadda yadda yadda.. per my last wishes... yadda yadda yadda.. be passed, on a scheduled and metered rate... yadda yadda.. and here we go.. 'To the party who will be identified solely to the Mint Studios board of directors, to act in my stead in all listed regards, and thus allow my legacy of creativity, control and financial remuneration to continue'..." Donald Pente-McCabe smiles at the audience** In other words, folks - someone among you is now the majority share-holder for Mint Studios, which includes a fair amount of leverage, which means.. you could control the Studios' releases. Exercise some editorial control. Guide new features. And, uh.. won't lie, I do know who it is, it's just.. I've been paid well enough, I'm loving that none of you people knows who to mistreat until the will is read aloud. grinning, Donald Pente-McCabe laughs, pointing at the audience** Oh, man. He was right, he was so, so right! The looks on your faces! Oh, man, you guys have to treat each other so nice! Oh, this is beautiful! he begins to shake, crying as he laughs** I get it! Oh, wow, I so get it! he looks to the lead camera operator, wiping the tears from his eyes, flustered and smiling** This is Hollywood. finis** Filmography Within a Secret, 1995 (student film; best in show, Santa Monica High School) A study in the power of a secret in a small town, filmed guerilla-style in Napa Valley, California, all during wine tastings he was a guest at, due to his parents' hobby/interest. The secret is never divulged on camera, and speculation has continued since its release. Born Twice, 1998 (college final film; best in show, UCLA) The story centers on a set of identical twins struggling with their own sense of identity as one becomes ill with a terminal illness, and eventually bequeaths his life, with a wife and two children, to his twin brother, as repayment for some unspecified debt. The movie ends with a mysterious EKG "beep" at the final credits, lending an air of mystery to the final scene. Elites at Play, 2000 (Australian Film Institute; runner-up, Best Foreign Film) A case study, albeit in fictional form, of the goings-on of a yacht club in Canberra, Australia, and the romantic and social issues faced by a club member as his family experiences a disgrace and fall from social standings. Emotional, if a touch contrived. Bent Not Broken, 2000 (Cannes, Cinéfondation; no award) The journal of a soldier in Bosnia, circa 1995, is unearthed and discussed by the survivors of an ambush which killed him; stock footage was not used, only live-action coverage from networks unwilling to air it, and for some it was the first time seeing the Balkans in a time of war. Introspective monologue at the conclusion, with the title being read aloud by a perpetrator of the ambush, just moments before he was sentenced at the Hague for war crimes a half decade later. Burning the Fields, 2002 (Chicago Film Festival; Silver Hugo: Best Cinematography) A group of DEA agents, loaned to the government of an unspecified South American country, come to terms with the goings-on of a rogue trio of operatives in the middle of a cartel war. Infamous for a scene in which the protagonist, DEA Agent Lacy Bledsoe, carries a flamethrower into a plant nursery and is weeping as she burns down a village's sole source of income: hybridized cocaine crops, destined for shipment to the United States. Notable for its use of Esperanto in lieu of any foreign language. Salted Meat, 2003 (Montreal World Film Festival; runner-up, Best Picture) An anthology piece, with a central focus on a storied, if troubled, mystery writer's hometown, and his family's non-stop, terrible antics in the meatpacking industry. Shot simultaneously with four camera crews and a series of cellphones, this think piece could be considered an early edition of both found-footage as well as social media commentary. The main character, Dolly G. Linus, is never seen, and only his name is mentioned in a few scenes, though images of his books do show up almost constantly. Accepting the Terror (short), 2004 (Venice Film Festival; best documentary) A nine-minute film about a married couple discovering that not only are both of them cheating on each other, but that they are both expecting to have a child from their respective infidelities. Tense, sometimes profane dialogue, with only two onscreen persons. Brutes, 2004 (Fangoria Chainsaw Awards; runner-up for Best Screenplay) The story of a prison forgotten by the US Department of Corrections, and the monstrous people locked inside of it, fed by the funds generated through the privatization of the US prison systems' combined sacrificed profits. Both a condemnation of the penal system as well as body-horror genre piece. Dig Deeper, 2005 (Golden Raspberry Awards; runner-up, Worst Drama) Set in an airport lounge, this feel-good movie flops hard with a premise of an airline pilot about to quit his job in the most dramatic way possible as well as a stewardess on her way to kill a high school rival due to be elected to a major company founded by their high school "mean girls" clique. Misused talent, wonky dialogue, and bad use of lens flare abounded. Largely written off by those involved, including the director. Glory to Behold, 2006 (no award) A teenage rom-com, set in Idaho in the 1970s, otherwise unremarkable. No major talent involved, nearly missed wide-scale release and went to the DVD bargain bins instead. It failed to gather critical acclaim enough to merit an award of any value. Clear Water to Drink, 2008 (no award) A bleak, heartless movie about a plane crash survivor's fevered dreams on his way across an unnamed desert, looking back on his life and mistakes. No CGI, though some of the practical effects involved were kind of lackluster, at best. The ending was confusing for most one-time viewers. Visible, 2017 (Scream Awards; Best Horror Movie) Set in 1940s New Mexico, this sometimes-risque offering is centered around a group of scientists in the employ of the US Government, struggling with the dangers of both the radiation from the rest of the Manhattan Project as well as their own laboratory's horrors - which have escaped and are heading into populated areas. Highlight of the film is the reveal of the monsters' leader, a former employee of their lab, long-since considered irradiated to death. Improbable You, Inc., 2018 (Saturn Awards; runner-up, Best Fantasy Film) Considered a unique offering for a science fiction/fantasy film, it centers largely on the goings-on of a struggling business which provides clients in a futuristic city with their chosen personality traits, selected from "donated" attributes. When the true source of the donations is revealed, chaos and disturbing new developments ensue. A centerpiece of the film is the infamous "brain drain" scenes, which sent a few fans into hysterics about how possible it just might be to accomplish. His highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes thus far. Ignoble Pursuits, 2019 (BAFTA Awards; runner-up, Best Direction) A documentary-style film about a trio of women on their way to testify in open court about the goings-on at a high-profile Hollywood party on the night a friend of theirs disappeared. Considered to be a scathing indictment of the trials of several high-profile individuals in Hollywood's film industry, though the industry is never openly stated in the entirety of the film itself. A few quiet mentions are made, though nothing concrete enough to make a certainty of it. Rated very well by critics, considered almost "woke", save for a few ill-timed comments in dialogue. A33, 2021 (no awards) A genre horror piece, it was released to sixteen streaming services instead of the box office route, and had seven different versions - one for each of the all-female acting talent to serve as the primary character. The story itself revolves around the discovery of an ancient civilization beneath the city streets of Los Angeles, concealed by the sewers and underground passages. During the journey, there are perils of falls, near-misses by debris collapses and a full dozen jump-scares of the monsters hosted within the catacomb-like atmosphere of the 'A33' viaduct-slash-unfinished subway tunnel dug in 1922. The monster effects, which show stuntwomen appearing as gaunt, terrifying skeletal figures, have been described as "Gothic dolls with featureless faces and long, pointed claw-like fingers" and are considered to be his most horrific villains not for their appearance but for their perceptive, twisted approach to stalking a wary prey. In the end, the crew of sewer workers survive by banding together and through the sacrifice of their leader - thus, there are seven specific death scenes, each one fitting for the personality of the actress in question. This is Mint's final film. Vital Stats Full Name: Royce K Mint Appears As: Mint Birth Date: July 9th, 1979 Death Date: February, 2021 Apparent Age: Mid-30s Occupation: Director Film Producer Nature: Architect Demeanor: Confidant Affiliation: Directors Guild of America Notable Stats Skills Of Note Media 🔴🔴🔴🔴⚫️ Expression 🔴🔴🔴⚫️⚫️ Backgrounds Rank (DGA) 🔴🔴🔴⚫️⚫️ Sanctity 🔴🔴⚫️⚫️⚫️ Resources 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Natural Leader 🔴🔴⚫️⚫️⚫️ Logs Logs 2020-10-20 Meeting the Talent Soundtrack Kniles ~ Modify Tell me how I'm gonna make this work now Everything around me wants to keep on rolling me back And I don't wanna make it worse now So I tear the pages out but you keep on calling me King of the World Ruling nothing at all