Chapter 87 Determination of Investment Funds
On October 11, Wang Xiaobai came to Yunhai Entertainment with the script.
This is the first contact with Yunhai Entertainment, one of the three giants in the entertainment industry, since his debut a few months ago. In the past, Murong Bing used to pass back and forth, he never wanted to come here to have a personal meeting with the big guy, and he didn't bother to do this kind of thing.
From the sixth being forced by Murong Bing to write a script, in less than a week, he had already come up with a half-cost script of 50,000 words, but it was enough to pull (flicker) investment.
Murong Bing helped him make an appointment with the head of the Yunhai Entertainment Investment Department and the general manager of Xingyi, this was the first time Xiaobai had participated in this kind of meeting so formally, so he specially put on the sneakers ✔ that he bought for five hundred yuan.
When the two of them arrived, the people of Yunhai Entertainment and Xingyi were already waiting.
As soon as they pushed the door open, the two stood up in unison and walked over to shake hands with Wang Xiaobai warmly.
The general manager of Xingyi said with emotion: "Xiaobai, hello, I am Zhou Bo, the general manager of Xingyi, I am so happy to meet you." ”
Wang Xiaobai was very embarrassed, he was brought out by Xingyi, but since joining Xingyi, except for Lu Jiayi, he has never been in contact with any people in Xingyi, who dares to believe it?
If it weren't for Murong Bing's domineering enough to coax and deceive, his brokerage contract would still be firmly in Xingyi's hands. Whatever Xingyi wants him to do, he has to do it, he doesn't even have the right to resist, how can he set up his own company now and be a prestige?
Fortunately, Zhou Bo is a smart person and didn't say anything that embarrassed everyone.
The director of the investment department of Yunhai Entertainment also walked over, enthusiastic and a little respectful, as if he was treating the future successor of Yunhai Entertainment, and said: "Mr. Wang, hello, my name is Chi Yunqing, I am the minister of the investment department of Yunhai Entertainment, I am very happy to meet you." ”
Regarding the fact that others call him "Teacher Wang", Wang Xiaobai is not very cold.
Now I don't know what the atmosphere is, it's a bit famous, and three-year-old children can be called teachers.
Do you have any merits and what students you have taught?
What is the difference between this foul-smelling title and the boss in the 90s and the big brother in the 00s?
He hurriedly said: "Don't, just call me Xiaobai, the teacher doesn't dare to be." ”
Chi Yunqing glanced at Murong Bing, and when he saw Murong Bing nodding slightly, he smiled and said, "Then I'm welcome, Xiaobai, please take a seat." ”
After the guests and hosts saw each other, they all sat down.
Wang Xiaobai handed over the printed script and said, "This is my new script, you can read the script first and then talk about investment, we are still doing business." ”
Chi Yunqing glanced at Murong Bing again, Murong Bing nodded slightly, and Chi Yunqing said with a smile: "That's okay, just listen to Xiaobai's suggestion, let's read the script first and do business." ”
Looking at the "shady" transaction between Chi Yunqing and Murong Bing, Wang Xiaobai was very helpless, eldest sister, you have arranged it clearly, and you still hold the script with such a solemn matter, what kind of investment do you want to talk about?
Shall we just talk?
But everyone has arrived, what else can I say?
The 50,000-word script is not too much, and it is not too much to say less, but it is impossible for Chi Yunqing and Zhou Bo to read them all, as long as they read the beginning, it is almost the same.
They are all professionals, whether a script can be invested, how much money should be invested, whether it can be returned, you can see it by reading one or two thousand words.
Chi Yunqing sent a barrage while reading the script: "This idea is amazing, the first in the industry!"
“…… Haha, this paragraph is funny enough, I even have a picture in my head......"
“……”
Half an hour later, Chi Yunqing put down the script and said with admiration: "Xiaobai, I am completely convinced of your talent, there is no need to say anything, no matter how much investment this drama costs, Yunhai Entertainment is willing to invest 10 million." As for the box office share, we calculate it according to the proportion of investment. ”
"That's not good, Minister Chi!" Zhou Bo shouted, "It's okay to vote for the three of them together, Xiaobai is the director, screenwriter, starring and investor, so naturally he wants to account for the majority of the box office." If you Yunhai Entertainment invest another 10 million, we Xingyi will not have much room for investment, which is equivalent to being squeezed out, which is not in line with the original intention of the three companies that negotiated at the beginning to jointly invest in Xiaobai Films. ”
"Mr. Zhou, this can't be counted like this, although our Yunhai accounts for a lot of box office, but we also invest a lot. Chi Yunqing took out the foolish face of a capitalist.
Zhou Bo pursed his mouth and said, "If you say so, Xingyi is willing to invest 15 million." ”
"Mr. Zhou, there is no need to say this kind of gas, right? Besides, judging from Xingyi's current capital flow, you can't take out 15 million. Chi Yunqing frowned, very reluctant to divide a big cake.
Zhou Bo said: "Thank you Minister Chi for thinking about Xingyi, but Xiaobai is the person who went out of our Xingyi, although he is now on his own, he can break his bones and connect tendons, Xiaobai is going to make a movie now, even if Xingyi smashes the pot and sells iron, he has to make up the money." ”
Zhou Bo said that the righteousness is awe-inspiring, but how can there be a fool here?
said that it was support, but if Xiaobai's debut hit the street, would he dare to say this?
These capitalists are the masters who don't see the rabbit and don't scatter the eagle.
Wang Xiaobai listened to the two of them arguing for a long time, and wanted to say a word, what to fight, they are all characters with heads and faces, what are you doing here for the head of the three melons and the two dates? It's a big deal, I have changed the investment from 15 million to 150 million, everyone wants to invest as much as they want, and I will make up for it!
It's all your own people, why are you making so much trouble?
"Xiaobai, what is the total investment plan for this film?" Murong Bing saw that the two were at a stalemate, and asked Xiaobai directly.
Wang Xiaobai said: "15 million." ”
He didn't dare to quote more, he quoted an investment of 150 million Yunhai and Xingyi would definitely not be the wrongdoer, but if he quoted a total investment of 30 million, the two would still buy it.
But this is of little significance, because the larger the investment, the more the box office share of the two will be.
reported more investment amount, it seems that there is more money that can be hacked in private, but in fact, the proportion of box office sharing has decreased, whether it is lost or earned, Wang Xiaobai has a rod and scale in his heart.
In that case, with Xiaobai's current value of acting in a movie, I think it should be around five million, and the script cost is 30-500,000, plus 0.5%-1% box office share. The director's salary is 1.5 million, plus a 5%-7% box office share. With a total investment of 15 million, Xiaobai paid 1 million, accounting for 60% of the box office share. Of the remaining 7 million investment, Yunhai Entertainment is willing to contribute 5 million, accounting for 27.5%, and Xingyi is willing to contribute 2 million, accounting for the remaining 12.5%. What do you think?"
She quickly quoted an investment method.
Wang Xiaobai's share of the box office of the movie is the foundation of the entire project, and no one can change it.
Cooperation is beneficial to both parties, and division is harmful to both.
Zhou Bo thought for a moment, this might be the best way, and said, "There is nothing wrong with Xingyi. ”
"Minister Chi?"
Murong Bing looked at Chi Yunqing.
Chi Yunqing didn't have any opinions, of course, he agreed vigorously.
Wang Xiaobai also nodded, 60% of the box office share is already higher than his psychological price, although the money he wants to invest has doubled, but this is already insignificant.
In this way, the total investment cost of the new film becomes 8 million. (Claiming 15 million to the outside world, after all, Xiaobai's salary, script and directing fee are also included in the cost of the movie)
With Wang Xiaobai's current wealth, it would hurt to take out eight million, but he couldn't do it.
Because Xingyi is willing to release people, and Yunhai Entertainment is willing to help Wang Xiaobai, they are all based on the basic conditions for the three companies to jointly invest in movies and make money in the film market.
If Wang Xiaobai turns his face and denies it, the loss will be very heavy.
At least his movies are difficult to get on the theaters controlled by Yunhai Entertainment.
At the same time, there is no need, the money is inexhaustible, and it is a win-win cooperation to share profits with giants like Yunhai Entertainment and obtain support for the promotion of cinemas.