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"Mr. Hou, Mr. Chu is already waiting for you in the conference room. ”

The OL woman led Hou Muyun into Sunny Sky Film and Television to the door of a conference room, opened the door, and invited Hou Muyun in.

Hou Muyun entered, and there were more than 20 people in the conference room, all of whom looked at Hou Muyun with different eyes.

Hou Muyun obviously didn't expect that there would be so many people in the conference room, but he was quite calm, smiled slightly, greeted everyone present with his eyes, and finally landed on Chu Qing, who was sitting in everyone.

Hou Muyun's performance can be regarded as calm, polite and courteous, which exceeded expectations for those present. However, it feels normal to think about it, after all, this is not an ordinary online writer, nor is it an ordinary young man in his twenties.

"Mr. Hou, please be seated. ”

Chu Qing got up and asked Hou Muyun to sit down, but he also paid enough attention to it.

After Hou Muyun sat down, Chu Qing motioned to the secretary to hand a document to Hou Muyun's desk, and then said, "Regarding the script written by Mr. Hou, we have all read it, and it is indeed an excellent script. There is also a unified opinion within our company, if Mr. Hou is willing to authorize the film and television adaptation of "Xuanyuan Sword Master", the position of screenwriter can be filled by Mr. Hou. This information is the licensing fee and some commitments given by our company, Mr. Hou will take a look at it first. ”

Hou Muyun glanced at it, the licensing fee is also the adaptation copyright fee, film and television packaging, 3 million; Hou Muyun served as the first screenwriter of the crew; the filming of the TV series was based on Hou Muyun's script, and the change range should not exceed 10%; changes in the filming process needed to be negotiated with Hou Muyun; Hou Muyun could follow the group throughout the process; Hou Muyun had the power to change the script at any time without affecting the filming process; and Hou Muyun had the power to supervise and inspect the post-production.......

Hou Muyun doesn't know much about the more virtual power in the back, but the first few articles can determine that this contract does give him a lot of power.

Of course, if Hou Muyun is more familiar with film and television production, he will know that the agreement given by Chu Qing is almost in accordance with the permission of the screenwriter in the United States!

Relatively speaking, the status of screenwriters is very different from that of the United States.

In the United States, the slightest change needs to pass the screenwriting hurdle first. In Huaxia, the slightly larger wrists can be changed, the lines are relatively good, and the plot is changed, let alone the director.

It can also be seen that the status of screenwriters in Chinese film and television production is generally very low, unless it is really to the role of gold medal screenwriter, it is slightly respected.

In addition, there are conditions on this agreement.

First, if the filming of the first season goes well, Hou Muyun needs to continue to provide the script for the next season, or participate in the creation of the script for the next season.

The second is that "Sword Venerable Gaiden" needs to be sold to Qingtian Film and Television first.

Hou Muyun watched it back and forth a few times, and raised his head: "Mr. Chu, I want to ask how much you will invest in shooting? In addition, the director's film team and the post-production team? I certainly don't have the authority to ask anyone more, and I don't know that. I just want to ask, how much of the production cost will the actor's salary be paid?"

Chu Qing was not surprised by Hou Muyun's problem, because she thought of Hou Muyun's worries when she learned that Hou Muyun rejected the legendary century earlier, and said: "Our company's initial investment is 50 million in the first quarter. As for the filming team, you don't have to worry about this, we will definitely invite first-class people! As for the actors, I know what you're worried about, and I can give you a promise that the main actors' salaries will not exceed 35% of the production cost at most. ”

Hou Muyun frowned slightly, thinking about it in his heart.

The investment of 50 million in a quarter obviously far exceeded Hou Muyun's expectations.

There are 12 episodes in one season, which means that the average of almost one episode is more than ....... 4 million!

Such a production cost is not the top among domestic TV dramas, but it is definitely of a super high level.

Hou Muyun naturally understands this aspect these days, and in terms of the production cost of domestic TV dramas, the highest production fee currently broadcast is 5 million per episode, of course, there are also rumors of 8 million per episode or even the highest in production!

But in any case, the production of more than 4 million episodes has made Hou Muyun very satisfied.

The most important point is the promise given by Chu Qing that the proportion of the main actors' salaries will not exceed 35%!

This is much better than some of the so-called IP giants that Hou Muyun knows, and the salaries of the main actors often account for 70% or even higher.

And the sky-high salary has always been a strange aspect in the Chinese film and television industry, not that actors should not get such a high salary, nor that the acting skills are good or bad, the key is that the proportion is too exaggerated.

What is left of Nima after the actor's salary!

If you have a production fee of 300 million, even if the actor takes 100 million, at least 200 million is left to elaborate production.

But the key is that many investors value the ratings guarantee of some actors, completely ignoring whether the final film can be watched.

All kinds of special effects and other productions are not distracted, and they are commonplace in the Chinese film and television industry in recent years!

This is also the reason why Hou Muyun specifically asked the actor about the salary ratio.

After pondering for a moment, Hou Muyun said: "If your company can write these agreements into the final contract, there is no problem with the authorization. Of course, I have a few additional strings attached. “

Chu Qing: "You say." ”

Hou Muyun said: "One, this authorization is only the first season of authorization. If you can complete the filming of the first season in full accordance with the content of the contract, and the subsequent film and television adaptations, I will authorize it for free. ”

Chu Qing nodded: "Reasonable." ”

Hou Muyun said: "Second, I want to participate in post-production, and I have to check the soundtrack. ”

There were a lot of frowns from the people present, but Chu Qing still nodded: "No problem, if you have the ability, you can do the opening and ending songs!"

Hou Muyun said again: "Third, I want to use the licensing fee, script manuscript fee, and post-production remuneration to become the investor of this drama, accounting for 15 percent! If I pursue investment in the later stage, I will pay according to the proportion!"

At this point, the people in the office couldn't sit still.

Chu Qing tapped his fingers on the table and said, "You can do business! If this drama becomes popular, you can get a return that far exceeds the copyright fee without taking out a penny." If it is smashed, the copyright can be taken back directly!"

Hou Muyun waited for her next words.

Chu Qing: "Fifteen percent, the converted part will be added to the total investment, which is equivalent to nearly 9 million." The copyright fee is only 3 million, no matter how good your script is, it is not worth 6 million! Moreover, it can only be regarded as the first season. ”

Hou Muyun said: "Yes." But if I'm going to invest after the first season, I have to get at least 15 percent!"

Chu Qing smiled: "You have to know that I am not bad at all for investing money!"

Hou Muyun smiled and waited for Chu Qing's final reply.

Chu Qing was silent for a long time: "At least ten percent!" And all the copyrights of "Sword Venerable Gaiden", including the game copyright, and all the overseas copyrights of "Xuanyuan Sword Master", I have absolute priority. ”

Obviously, Chu Qing has a very clear investigation of the copyright of the "Xuanyuan Sword Master" series and knows what is in Hou Muyun's hands.

"Happy working together!"

Hou Muyun stood up.

Absolute priority?

Sell who is not selling!

Copyright is Hou Muyun's biggest bargaining chip, and he naturally wants to play it to the maximum.

Whether it is participating in post-production or becoming an investor, Hou Muyun is to be able to increase his voice!

Chu Qing said: "Let's wait for you to get the authorization from Qichuang." ”

Hou Muyun nodded and got up, and after getting the preparatory agreement of Qingtian Film and Television, he got up and left directly to Qiyue, to get the authorization from there and then authorize Qingtian Film and Television to sign the final contract for the second time.

After Hou Muyun left, there were naturally a lot of voices in the conference room, obviously some objections to Hou Muyun's request.

Chu Qing just laughed, and then asked Li Xue, who was also present: "What does Director Li think?"

Li Xuedao: "As long as he doesn't interfere with my shooting, everything else is fine." ”

Chu Qing asked: "So, Director Li also thinks that his script is worth 3 million?"

Li Xue knew what Chu Qing meant, and didn't want to answer, but after looking at the people in the conference room, he still said: "Mr. Chu, you yourself said that you don't care about the money invested, so naturally you don't care about his shares, as long as this drama can finally come out and can start the first shot of Qingtian Film and Television, it will be worth it." ”