If you were not Jerry Brookheimer or Steven Spielberg, no one would come to you with money; you might have made one or two movies, but you still have unknown knowledge, and you have never participated in film production at all, but you have ambitious goals in this regard; and if you are not a rich man at home, you can't give you millions of dollars to play with.

Then you must know that before you know how to make a film, you should know how to find money.

In Hollywood, if you write down the ins and outs of raising money, it is much more complex than the scripts of a movie project.

In this regard, Ronan's personal experience is very representative.

So, he knew very well the importance of finding money, and in the next few days, he talked a lot with Tony.

Ronan cannot be tied to the Arabs in Abu Dhabi for a long time, and that is definitely not a wise choice.

Although the pits dug are very hidden, if you dig too many pits, people will always notice them.

Ronan also gained a lot during this trip to Germany. By collecting information and actual observations from various channels, he learned more about German funds.

Those Germans who want to avoid taxes are not very interested in investing in Hollywood movies.

Unfortunately, most of them thought they had escaped from the clutches of the German Taxation Bureau, but they didn't know that they were jumping into a fire pit called Hollywood.

Tax refunds are actually a kind of financing.

At this point, Ronan has initially opened up financing channels.

Films shot and produced by Shahai Entertainment can be included in the category of independent films in the traditional sense, and it is quite difficult to find investments for independent films.

Ronan knew very well that he was much smoother than 99% of independent film producers.

Usually, it takes three to five years for even an experienced independent producer to bring a paper-based project to the big screen.

In his previous life, at the Cannes Film Festival, a producer once claimed that his film was started by his grandfather fifty years ago and it took three generations of grandparents to complete financing.

Ronan just joined this game. The company is large and has no distribution company. Many game rules cannot be used proficiently for the time being. In addition, she needs to use profits and successful films to attract more funds. She is definitely one of the most conscientious among all Hollywood producers and film company owners.

With the assistance of Helen Koch, a family of families, and a professional team hired to act as intermediaries, the two projects, "Here is Death" and "Ace Agents", operated relatively smoothly, and the troubles encountered during approval were also solved by the team of lawyers Mueller.

With the efforts of Helen Koch, Koch Film Company, under Tony's name, raised $40 million from many relatives and friends. This money was used as the copyright buyout fee for "The God of Death" and "Ace Agent" and went to Shahai Entertainment's account.

According to the agreement agreed by both parties that comply with the law, Ronan spent $30 million in the form of prepaid film revenue to lease all copyrights of the two films, including the sequel copyright for 20 years, and has a one-time buyout of $100,000 three years later.

Ronan promised Tony Koch that the remaining $10 million will be paid to Koch after the movie's proceeds are obtained.

Koch Film Company has also benefited significantly. In addition to helping Helen and Meat Company legally avoid taxes, it will also charge a 5% handling fee for all investors.

In terms of financial gain alone, this job makes more money than Tony Koch's financial work in Munich.

The work that should be done is basically done, and the team of lawyers Mueller continues to lobby, and the rest is waiting for approval.

The work matters came to an end for the time being, and Ronan took time to consider other things.

For example, Carmen Cath, which mainly develops in Europe.

At the beginning, he made an agreement with Carmen Cath that Carmen Cath would come to him when he came to North America, and when he came to Europe, he would meet Carmen Cath.

Luo Nan called and waited for a long time before someone answered.

"Didn't you disturb your work, Carmen?" Ronan asked.

A little tired voice rang from the other side of the phone: "No, I'm just resting." She seemed to notice the phone number and asked: "You are here in Europe, Ronan? Is this... a German number?"

Ronan said with a smile: "I am in Berlin and I am thinking about visiting you."

"Maybe a little far away," said Carmen Keth. "I am in Estonia and can't get out of here for the time being."

Ronan was curious: "Have you gone home?"

In his impression, these models from Eastern Europe basically don’t like to stay in Eastern Europe if they make some achievements.

Carmen Keith explained: "I'm dealing with business."

Ronan was even more curious: "Are you investing in business?"

"Yes." The person on the phone said simply: "Most of the money I earn from being a model is invested in business."

Thinking of most models living a life of drunkenness, Ronan praised from the bottom of his heart: "Excellent, Carmen."

"Just some simple clothing business." Carmen Cath seemed very modest.

Ronan said again: "This is also amazing."

The two chatted a few more times, and there seemed to be a woman calling Carmen Cath over there. Ronan took the initiative to say goodbye. Before hanging up the phone, he said in a joke: "Carmen, I wish you to become the richest woman in Estonia as soon as possible."

Having said that, if supermodels can seriously manage their income and popularity, they can indeed make a career.

What Ronan remembers most clearly is undoubtedly Gisele Bonchen.

In his previous life, in business, Gisele Bonchen was definitely an unprecedented supermodel.

After the New Year, "The Human Purge Plan" released by Sony Columbia Pictures was released in Germany. Ronan took Helen and Tony to the theater for a show.

Just like North America, this video is not very popular, with average attendance, and some viewers like it, while others don't like it.

Horror movies are basically like this. Even the Shining and Saw 1, which have been praised by countless horror movie fans as masterpieces, are also disliked by many horror movie viewers.

On this planet, movies that everyone likes have never been born.

The results of the operation of lawyer Mueller's middleman team also came out at this time.

"Ronan!Ronan!"

In Koch Pictures' newly renovated writing room, Tony ran in: "Good news! Good news!"

Ronan looked at him and asked, "Has the approval been made?"

Tony nodded repeatedly: "You can't get your phone through, so lawyer Mueller called me directly. The two projects "The God of Death" and "Ace Agent" were officially approved and received a $5 million tax refund subsidy!"

Ronan slapped his palm: "It's finally over!"

Five million US dollars is definitely a huge sum of money for him and Shahai Film now.

"Yes!" Tony laughed: "Five percent of the handling fee has been obtained! This feels so good! This money is so easy to make!"

Ronan slapped him hard and said, "You treat you at noon!"

Tony immediately said, "Okay, I'll treat you to a big meal! You can choose whatever you want in Berlin's most expensive restaurant!"

Ronan looked at the time and pushed him out: "Let's go."

Five days later, the tax refund was placed on Koch Pictures' account and then transferred to Shahai Entertainment.

Ronan and Mueller settled the fee, which was 10% or 500,000 US dollars in commission.

Before Tony's Koch Pictures can really open up this business, Ronan is very likely to continue working with the team of middlemen of lawyer Mueller.
Chapter completed!