Chapter 61: French Director

In the conference room, Ronan chatted with Hassan and Hussein.

"This is a great cooperation, and I would like to thank the two of you for their trust and support to Shahai Entertainment. Of course, he would not let the two take the money in vain, and one of them sent an invitation: "The premiere of the film in Abu Dhabi, which is also a film invested by the two men, and the names and avatars of the two are also on the subtitles of the film, and I hope to have the honor of inviting the two to participate." ”

Hussein immediately accepted the invitation and asked, "Can you bring your family with you?"

Ronan nodded: "Of course." ”

Hearing this, Hussein smiled, allowing children and their families to see their names and avatars on a Hollywood movie, which is too much face.

Both to make money and to earn face, there are too few such good things.

Hassan, however, thought more comprehensively than Hussein, thinking that he would invest $300,000 and easily recover more than $500,000 in less than a year, and some of his thoughts became stronger and stronger.

This amount of money is really not much for him, but the rate of return is high.

"Mr. Anderson. Hassan accepted the invitation and suddenly said: "I heard that Hollywood studios shoot a lot of films every year, is there only this one "Human Eradication Plan" of Shahai Entertainment this year?"

Ronan said calmly, "Of course not. Shahai Entertainment's goal is to become a big company in Hollywood, and the next step is to invest in two large-scale film projects......"

Before he could finish speaking, Hassan hurriedly asked, "Does your company's new project continue to be financed?"

"yes. Hussein looked at Ronan expectantly, "Do you still have external financing?"

The fact that the money is general has proved that Shahai Entertainment has an excellent reputation, and Ronan Anderson on the other side is a capable and reliable young man.

Ronan nodded slowly and said unhurriedly: "A project needs to cooperate with the Investment Bureau. Another project...... Well, I'm going to raise money, and after the premiere of "Human Eradication", there will be a fundraising meeting, and if you two are interested, you can attend then. ”

Hassan thought for a moment and said, "I will definitely participate." ”

Hussain chimed in: "I will also participate." ”

"Welcome. Ronan said with a smile.

Hassan then asked, "Mr. Anderson, take the liberty of asking, how much is the investment in this project?"

The "Human Eradication Project" was a huge success, and if this project did not exceed the psychological bottom line, it could be eaten by Hussein and the two of them.

Hussein and Hassan were close friends, and they also looked at Ronan with concern.

"The budget is about $15 million. Ronan looked very calm, and his words were also very realistic: "There may be additional investment in the future." ”

Hassan rubbed his beard gently, $15 million is a bit much, he and Hussein can take it out, but they also have to properly consider the risk, the business has been done for so many years, it is impossible to put all the eggs in one basket.

After a few more conversations, Robert arrived in the conference room with the Abu Dhabi media in due course, just in time to interview Hassan and Hussein.

As businessmen in Abu Dhabi, Hassan and Hussein are also happy to be interviewed.

"It was a very successful investment. Hassan is relatively calm: "Shahai Entertainment in the United States has a very good reputation, and it has made a good movie, and the profits generated by the film are proof of this. ”

Hussein was full of praise: "This is the highest return on my investment since I was in business, and I was hesitant at the time, but Mr. Ronan Anderson proved to be a good deal." I regret being too conservative and investing too little money. The good thing is that we still have the opportunity to work with Mr. Ronan Anderson. ”

After the interview, the two men asked for the time and place of the meeting and left the conference room.

Descending to the lobby on the first floor of the hotel, Hassan and Hussein did not leave immediately, but found a quiet place in the lobby and discussed.

"This is a good opportunity!" Hussain was a little excited: "I missed the last time, and I can't miss this one again." ”

Hassan frowned in thought and didn't speak.

Hussain added: "The people were invited by the Investment Bureau, and we will continue to cooperate with the Investment Bureau, and our first investment has also been duly rewarded, and Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment are credible." ”

"Ronan Anderson can be trusted. Hassan had no doubt about this and said slowly: "But have you ever thought that $15 million is too much pressure for us. ”

Hussein slapped his leg: "I don't know how much money is until it's used." ”

Hassan's cell phone rang suddenly, and another friend's voice rang when it was connected: "Didn't you settle that Hollywood investment?

"It's really earned, the money has arrived, almost doubled. ”

The voice in the microphone was a little surprised: "No, is it? The reward is so rich? ”

Hassan replied: "When I asked you to invest together, you said that the other party was unreliable, and now the money has reached my account." ”

"Ah...... Hassan. The voice on the other end of the phone was flattering: "Can you introduce me to the young Hollywood mogul?"

Hassan thought for a moment and replied, "No problem. ”

Hanging up the phone, he looked at Hussein: "Without affecting the capital chain, let's take more money out this time." ”

Hussein nodded heavily: "Okay!"

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At Abu Dhabi International Airport, Mansour got off his private jet and invited a VIP from Paris, the capital of the arts, to his stretch car.

"Mr. Minister. This is a man with a somewhat Arab appearance: "Have you read my script?"

Mansour took the script next to him, held it in his hand and said, "Mr. Fontaine, the script is excellent, and I have also watched the two films you directed, which are very distinctive. ”

Having directed two films and released them in France, he has seen both films and had people in Paris investigate them in detail, and the Emirati-born director Fontaine is on the rise of the French film industry and has won two major awards at small regional film festivals.

According to the survey, this is a promising director in Europe.

Fontaine was pleased with the attitude of the Arab tycoon, saying: "I have a quarter of Emirati blood, and it has always been my wish to return to the Arab world to make films, and this script will be turned into a work of art in my hands that reflects the state of Arab society and shows Arab society and culture to the world." ”

His tone became a little agitated: "$8 million." Mr. Minister, for only $8 million, a film representing the achievements of Arab art can be born!"

Mansour frowned imperceptibly and said, "Some plots are not very suitable, especially poverty, not suitable for Abu Dhabi. ”

"It's an artistic process based on reality. Fontaine seems to have been prepared for a long time, and his words are convincing: "A great film must be critical and philosophical, so that its artistry can be guaranteed." I plan to take this film to one of the three major film festivals in Europe, and as long as it is selected for the competition section, this film will surely attract the attention of the world, and the name of Abu Dhabi will be spread all over the world. ”

Mansour was a little moved to hear about the three major film festivals in Europe, the three major film festivals have a huge influence, and through the three major film festivals, Abu Dhabi can further expand its popularity.

Fontaine looked at Mansour, a little anxious, aren't these Arabs very rich? They don't want to pay $8 million? Didn't they say that the Hollywood company raised nearly $10 million from the Investment Bureau in the first half of the year?

As a man of somewhat Emirati descent, Fontaine knew an official from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority who he hosted on a business trip to Paris last month, and he was inspired by the mention of film investment.

He has directed two small productions and has always wanted to raise funds to make a truly influential film that would break into mainstream European cinema.

But investment is too hard to find, and it is even more difficult for European directors than Hollywood directors in this regard.

The words of an official from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority reminded him of the deep-pocketed oil tycoon, who, with the help of his official friend, had a conversation with Mansour at a cultural exchange event in Saudi Arabia and made an initial impression on the powerful prince.

Mansour put down the script and said, "Mr. Fontaine, I have another film project from Hollywood, and I will give you an answer after I have considered it comprehensively." ”

This was said very politely, but Fontaine was a little impatient.

On Mansour's private jet, he had heard that the Hollywood film invested by the Investment Board would premiere in Abu Dhabi this afternoon.

Official friends also quietly told him that Ronan Anderson, the film's producer, had brought in a new project and was ready to continue working with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Reflecting Mansour's words, Fontaine thought about it and came to a conclusion, just like Hollywood movies threaten French films all the time, that bastard Hollywood producer seems to be in competition with him, and Mansour's comprehensive consideration means choosing one of the two?

Fontaine's heart is sinking, and with the Hollywood bastards who don't understand movies, Mansour may work with him much smaller.

How many of the young Hollywood bastards really understand the art of film? A true French director, there is still a basic understanding of this.