Entertainment: Banned for Five Years, Became the Godfather of Hollywood

When a film company wants to release a film, the purchase method is usually box office split, or buyout, or guaranteed + split.

A buyout is easy to understand, that is, a lump sum of money is given to the filmmaker at one time, and the copyright completely belongs to the distribution company.

Whether it loses money or earns billions in the future, it has nothing to do with the filmmakers.

Account sharing is to divide the box office according to a certain percentage. If the filmmakers are confident in the film, they can adopt the method of splitting the accounts.

President Joe Drake and Chu Xuan looked at each other, and he couldn't help but tentatively said:

"After all, this film is an unprecedented shooting method. I am afraid that the audience will not buy it, and your efforts to make the film will be in vain."

"By the way, how much did you spend on filming?"

The cost is not an important secret, Chu Xuan smiled and said:

"$6,000 (6grand)."

"Ah? 6000?" Several people suspected that they had heard it wrong.

They did hear "grand", not "millon".

Does it only cost 6000 yuan?

Think about it, just a DV, plus a heroine and a few tricks, it won't cost much.

Joe Drake pondered for a moment and seemed sincere:

"Mr. Chu, that's right. We can directly offer you $5 million to buy out this excellent horror film."

"The main consideration is that this film is too niche, and the word of mouth should be good, but it is difficult to get a good audience."

"If you choose to split the account rashly, you won't be able to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars."

"We mainly want to spend 5 million to make friends. If we have ideas in the future, we can also invest in your shooting."

"The money can be called to you today if you want. What do you think?"

Joe Drake showed a great deal, as if he was losing $5 million.

6,000 yuan for 5 million yuan, this investment is a bloody profit!

If he didn't know the true potential of the film, he might be moved, and he might be grateful to Joe Drake.

"This old fox." Chu Xuan scolded secretly.

He must know that "Smart: Ghost Story" can really make money.

Since the bid is 5 million, the bottom line is about 8 million.

Deducting the cost of publicity, the other party's expected box office revenue should be in the $50 million range.

As a very low-budget niche horror film, this is already a good deal.

Joe Drake could not have imagined that the young man from the east who looked like a student had already deduced the bottom line in his heart through his offer.

"No, Mr. Drake. I'm an adventurous person, and a buyout isn't exciting enough for me."

"Ah? Do you want to choose split accounts?"

"That's right."

Drake was a little surprised, but understandable.

The fact that young people dare to make such a film shows that he has great ideas.

Fortunately, Joe Drake has a plan B.

"In that case, I admire your courage."

"In order not to make you lose too much, we can guarantee a minimum of 3 million US dollars. On this basis, we will give you 15% of the box office share. How? Do you see our sincerity?"

"No, No, No..." Chu Xuan raised his index finger and shook it.

"What? Are you too little?" Joe Drake gritted his teeth.

"Then we will increase the guarantee to 5 million US dollars! Plus 15% of the share, this is already our biggest concession!"

"Mr. Drake, don't get excited."

Chu Xuan shook the water glass slowly, as calmly as he was holding a glass of red wine.

"I don't need a guaranteed fee."

"Eh? Then aren't you afraid of losing money? Young people, don't be impulsive, this is a niche movie after all."

"Don't worry, whether it's a loss or a profit, I just need to share."

"Okay, how do you plan to divide it?"

"Dare to gamble, if the box office is less than 150 million, I will only take 5 million; if it exceeds 150 million, I will divide it into 70%... how?"

At the end, Chu Xuan said with a sensible smile.

hiss--

Three people from Legendary Pictures, Oh no four, including the beautiful Marlene who came to pour the water, were shocked by Chu Xuan's proposal.

They have never seen someone so ambitious!

Other filmmakers and distributors are cautious when discussing business, for fear of offending each other.

Chu Xuan was fearless from beginning to end, posing a posture of "If you don't leave your father here, you will have your own place".

Did he grow up eating the heart of a lion?

70% share, really dare to think!

According to market conditions, unless a big production by a well-known director, the distribution will only account for 30% of the share.

If it is a director with box office appeal like Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, the share can be even lower.

Chu Xuan, as a new director, plus a novel horror film, 30% is impossible!

Joe Drake can't wait to blast him out directly.

Are you here to make trouble?

But at this time, Joe Drake laughed angrily.

"Hahaha, Chu, you are really a wonderful person!"

"Okay! Just as you said! More than 150 million, you 7 me 3! I bet!"

He thought Chu Xuan was bluffing, but Chu Xuan stood up calmly and shook hands with him.

"Mr. Drake, happy cooperation, when will the contract be signed?"

...

Holding the signed contract, Chu Xuan carried his bag and walked out of the Legendary Studios building humming a ditty.

In front of the floor-to-ceiling windows upstairs, the trio of Legendary Pictures watched his back.

"Joe, you're so cruel, you just cut the price down to 5%," Dan, the distribution manager, shook his head and smiled.

"You're still young."

Joe Drake took a sip of the champagne he had just opened at the signing.

In his view, Chu Xuan has been pinched.

Even if the box office really rushes to 30 million, their legendary film industry will also make blood.

The assessment manager Breno said weakly:

"What if... it really exceeds 100 million?"

"How is that possible?" Joe Drake didn't care, "I'll admit it if I really want to break through 100 million."

...

"Hey, Chu! Why is the director free to call me?"

Over the phone, Elizabeth Olsen was surprised to hear Chu Xuan's voice.

"Why, can't I call you?"

"No way! I thought you were busy looking for a film dealer, how... have you negotiated?"

Ao Mei asked cautiously.

"Get ready, you'll soon be the heroine of the big screen. Over 10 million people will know you from now on...you're going to be famous!"

"Huh?" Ao Mei suddenly became a little messy.

so fast? Are you not dreaming? *