What's the price? Even if you increase your investment to 1 million, you will still get a share of the mainland box office.
"Mr. Lin, are you sure you're not joking?"
"This is the result of many discussions between us. We believe that this film has great potential overseas, and we are also willing to strongly support domestic filmmakers. I hope you can make better films..."
There are a lot of them, which means you are taking advantage of them.
“What about the distribution fees?”
"15 points, most movies are at this ratio. At the same time, we will mobilize all channels to distribute this movie with all our strength." Lin Sheng said seriously.
Tang An shook his head and said with a smile on his face, "Since your company is so supportive of independent filmmakers like us, let's give it 5 points, so that I can get a little more money back, so that I won't even be unable to recover the cost."
Tang An is already very satisfied with the film's revenue distribution ratio, even though he knows that China Film may get more money from overseas copyrights.
But he doesn’t have the channels himself, so he’s lucky to be able to keep the box office in the Mainland!
However, the distribution fee can still be fought for. It depends on China Film's expectations for overseas copyrights and whether they can ignore this pitiful distribution fee.
"Five points is a treatment that only famous directors like Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige are entitled to. Director Tang's request is too much!" Lin Sheng frowned.
Even if China Film Group doesn't care about the distribution fee, the rules are there. If a new director's film can get the same treatment as a famous director, then no one will laugh at it if the film is spread.
Tang An also realized that his request was too outrageous, and immediately changed his mind, "Then let's make a compromise. What does Mr. Lin think of 8 points?"
Lin Sheng shook his head, still thinking it was too low.
Although Han Sanping gave up part of the profits to Tang An, compared with the 1.4 million yuan, this issuance fee is nothing.
But as the leader of the distribution department, it is his duty to strive for higher shares for the group, and this is where his work ability is reflected.
After some haggling, the issuance ratio was finally settled at 10 points, which was a number acceptable to both parties.
The release date has finally been finalized and will be fully released in mainland China on September 30.
The next step is to sign the contract.
When he wrote his name on the contract, a stone in Tang An's heart finally fell to the ground.
Later, he entrusted Lin Sheng to complete a series of procedures for the film in the name of China Film. Tang An added, "By the way, Mr. Lin, can I watch the entire post-production process of the film?"
"This is no problem, but I still recommend that you leave it to professionals!" Lin Sheng nodded.
"Don't worry, Mr. Lin. I just hope that I can see the completed film as soon as possible. After all, this is my first movie, and I always have a special feeling!"
"You should arrive at the Huairou Film and Television Base at 8 a.m. the day after tomorrow. I will say hello to them!"
"Then I'll leave first and leave everything to Mr. Lin!"
After everything was settled, Tang An left.
Carrying a backpack, he walked briskly out of the gate of China Film Group.
However, I met an acquaintance.
Zhou Tao stood aside with his hands behind his back, obviously waiting for Tang An.
He came closer, looked up and down, and said in an incomprehensible tone, "Boy, what did you talk about with Lin Sheng?"
"President Zhou will know this soon. When the movie comes out, please support me with a movie ticket!"
Tang An was in a good mood now, so he didn't speak quickly to him. He casually dropped a word and strode towards the nearest bus stop.
In 2004, Beijing was not too crowded, and it took more than two hours to drive to the Huairou Film and Television Base in Yangsong Town, HR District.
Unlike Hengdian, Huairou Film and Television Base's current largest business is actually the post-production of film and television dramas, and it has gathered more than half of the country's post-production units.
As for the film and television shooting business, it will not be until around 2008 that all the studios and exterior buildings in the base will be completed, making it the largest film and television production center in China second only to Hengdian.
The film digital production base under China Film Group is located here. The production base includes dozens of related supporting companies, including post-production companies.
In fact, the special effects company did not welcome his arrival as a director.
No one will be happy if an amateur directs an expert's affairs.
But Tang An is not here to point fingers. Just like Lin Sheng said, professional matters are left to professionals.
If he hadn't had no choice, Tang An wouldn't have taken on multiple jobs if he had a little more money.
To put it bluntly, Tang An just came here to have food and accommodation. Now that he has less money to spend, renting a house requires at least one deposit and three deposits, which is a big burden for him.
The other party did not hesitate to give him an extra working meal. Tang An stayed in this special effects company every day and ensured that he would not touch any of the equipment inside. The other party then left him to find a table and sleep there for more than half a month.
Fortunately it is summer, otherwise it would be unbearable!
………
China Film Group, distribution department’s regular weekly meeting.
Director Wang Jianyuan sat in the front seat with a look of exhaustion on his face. During this period, he was very busy with the release of "Harry Potter" and visited almost all major and small theaters in the country.
With a 30% distribution share, although distributing a Hollywood blockbuster means counting the money while you are still lying down, the theater chain must provide enough film schedules, otherwise the box office will not be much, and there will not be much that can be shared.
After smoking a cigarette and sipping tea, Wang Jianyuan glanced at everyone in the audience and said, "Everyone has any good projects these days, please share them with us!"
The team leaders of each group looked down at the documents in front of them, but no one spoke first.
Distribution is very popular these days. The major distribution companies almost control the lifeblood of the film industry. All the producers are begging you, getting paid, and young models sleeping with you.
But behind the success, there are also difficulties. Distributors also need performance, otherwise the director would go to negotiate with the theater companies in person?
For these team leaders, performance is the most important. The group's ability evaluation is all based on performance, which is directly related to their future.
And those producers will often choose those with the best performance in the past. After all, if all the projects you handle are flops, theaters will naturally have concerns when arranging films, and producers are also worried that they will become the next flops.
object.
But high-quality projects are hard to come by. These days, audiences recognize big directors, big stars, and big productions. Movies that contain these three elements are what everyone is vying for.
No one wanted to be the first person, so the atmosphere became quiet as usual, and everyone's eyes were on the table, as if there was something attractive on it.
Looking at these subordinates with no sense of urgency, Wang Jianyuan couldn't help but feel sad, as if he was holding a meeting in one of those lifeless state-owned enterprises.
Wang Jianyuan felt angry when he thought that he had personally gone to the front line this time and traveled back and forth while these people did nothing in the company.