In the reception room of the luxurious suite, Ronan received Hassan and his group of five.

"It's an interesting script. Hassan was clearly in the lead, saying, "It's much more interesting than the story of the Human Eradication Project." ”

Ronan said honestly: "But if you want to shoot the desired effect, the cost is also higher. ”

Hussein continued: "We believe in Mr. Anderson's abilities. ”

"You've read the plan and the script, and I'm emphasizing a few points. Ronan continues to maintain his usual image: "The director of this film is James Wong, who is the director of "The Human Eradication Project". A good director is very important for the film, and I think several people know this. ”

Aziz preemptively said: "Isn't this a higher chance of success?"

Ronan smiled, "That's true. He added: "In addition, this film has a larger investment than 'Human Eradication Project', takes longer to shoot, and has a longer payback period." ”

Hassan nodded lightly: "We understand. ”

"That's good. Ronan pointed to the plan, "If you have any questions other than these, just mention them." ”

Hassan asked a few people with his eyes, and said with a smile: "This plan is very detailed, let's talk about the investment link." ”

Ronan, of course, would not object: "Yes. ”

"The five of us jointly contributed $8 million to the project 'Death is Coming,'" Hassan said. The terms of the return on investment are consistent with the Human Removal Program contract, and in the event of a legal dispute, Abu Dhabi shall be the place of execution of the contract, and the maximum duration of the contract shall not exceed three years. ”

He also emphatically emphasized: "As with the film shown tonight, our names and avatars will be shown in the prologue of the film. ”

Ronan pondered for a moment and said, "No problem. He smiled and said, "I'm asking for something too." ”

Hassan nodded: "Please speak." ”

Because he didn't understand the Hollywood model, the other party's request was not too much, Ronan just said: "You are not allowed to interfere in the production, distribution and various operations of the film, I need professional people to do professional things." ”

Hearing this, Hassan laughed, Ronan Anderson is still the honest Yankee.

"I can guarantee that. "We believe in Mr. Anderson's professionalism," he said. ”

The two sides reached an agreement on the main terms, and there will be basically no more problems with this investment cooperation, and the rest are some details of the problem, which Ronan can hand over to Robert to negotiate later.

Two days later, the two sides signed a contract and Ronan received the first investment on his second trip to Abu Dhabi.

During this time, he took time out to carefully read the script called "Arab Life".

The script is aimed at ordinary people in the UAE, and while there is a lot of depiction of Abu Dhabi's affluence, the theme tends to show the dark side of society.

How do you say it? This is a realistic book.

It is very much in line with the normal situation of human society, as long as the mind is a little clearer, everyone knows that no country and society will not only have a good side.

In addition, with Ronan's eyes, it is not difficult to judge that this is a film that is seriously biased towards literature.

Once a literary film is made, the focus often falls on the dark side.

Subsequently, the financing will be held on time.

The five-member team led by Hassan was also happily invited to appear at the financing meeting held by Shahai Entertainment for "The Grim Reaper".

The Human Eradication Project, which is being screened in Abu Dhabi, has been rewarded by the project's investors, with the recommendation of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and the appearance of Saleh, a well-known Belt and Road Party comrade, that the financing will be much smoother than the first time.

Like the first fundraising meeting, which took three days, excluding the funds of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, only $3 million was actually raised.

With a successful foundation, it is much easier to refinance, this time the financing will reach an intention to invest 12 million US dollars, and the actual contract to raise 7 million US dollars.

In this way, the project "Death is Coming" raised $15 million, although it is a bit short of the ideal state of $20 million, but the news brought by Saleh that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority basically approved the investment of "Ace Agent", and the investment amount may be around $25 million.

The project "Ace Agent" can be said to be an important reason why Abu Dhabi Investment Authority continues to support Shahai Entertainment.

Ronan couldn't have given up on this project, which had a very limited audience, not only because "The Grim Reaper" was short of $5 million from its ideal budget, but also because it was related to the funds from Shahai Entertainment's acquisition of the distribution company.

Even if it is only the end of the 90s, the dollar is still strong, but the issuing companies with slightly more complete issuance channels cannot get it without tens of millions of dollars.

If you can buy a company with a well-established distribution channel for a few million dollars, or easily establish a distribution channel, there will not be so many production companies willing to put up with the high commission of the distribution company.

Like in the early 90s, many of the films produced by the famous Carlock Films, including "Terminator 2", were all distributed by other companies.

Similarly, Orion, the maker of The Silence of the Lambs.

Despite not making formal contact with Embassy Pictures, Ronan was determined to solve the distribution problem.

It's just the right time to bring back some more investment from Abu Dhabi.

After the financing meeting, the agreement was signed with the investor, and the investment from the investment bureau was not approved for the time being.

Ronan accepts Mansour's invitation to attend a small meeting, along with suggestions for the script for "Life in Arabia."

He is still seeking investment from the Investment Bureau, and Mansour has formally consulted him, but of course he should take it seriously.

"This script was given to Mansour by a Frenchman. ”

Walking up the corridor of the building, Ronan told Robert about the news he had received from Saleh: "The news of the financing of the Human Investment Plan has gradually spread, and it is not only us who are eyeing Abu Dhabi. ”

Robert had a little headache: "There are many people coming, and it is easy to make mistakes." ”

Ronan nodded lightly and said in a low voice: "After this time, Abu Dhabi will pause, and we can't wait until something really goes wrong." ”

Maybe once there won't be a problem, twice it's fine, even three times it will go well, many times, it will definitely not go all the time, now the information between the two sides is not equal, Abu Dhabi doesn't know Hollywood, but they can't never understand.

Robert has said several times that making movies is not as good as professional financing, but he can control the greed in his heart, and then he said: "Now he is just a Frenchman, once he succeeds in financing, the British, Italians and Germans may follow." ”

Ronan agreed, saying, "It's time for us to change our goals. ”

Shahai Entertainment is in its infancy and needs a large amount of money, and the company's liquidity is limited, so it can only find a way to borrow chickens and lay eggs.

Besides, movies are high-risk investments after all, and isn't it stupid for companies to use their own money to make movies at the initial stage?

When the company has sufficient funds and strong anti-risk ability, it can become one of the many options for self-portraits.

Robert also reminded: "When these two projects settle the funds, we don't have to come in person, and the international settlement is not too troublesome. ”

Obviously, he was worried that something would go wrong and he wouldn't be able to go back.

After all, this is Abu Dhabi, not Los Angeles.

"Rest assured. Ronan patted his arm: "The situation hasn't collapsed yet." ”

Robert couldn't help but shake his head and smile: Indeed, it is still far from collapse.

The two came to the door of the conference room, and a middle-aged man in a suit suddenly walked over.

Ronan glanced at him, who seemed to be a half-breed with a bit of Arab physiognomy.

"Are you Ronan Anderson from Sand Sea Entertainment?" the man spoke in a strange tone of English.

Ronan could hear the man with a French accent and say, "I am." Excuse me......"

Before he could finish speaking, French English sounded again: "Didn't you raise $15 million?

Ronan was puzzled at first, and then thought about who this person was.

I probably heard a voice outside the door, the door of the conference room was opened from the inside, and a thin man walked out, and said with a smile, "Mr. Anderson, Mr. Fontaine, you are all here, please come in." ”