Chapter 542: The scholar died for the confidant (seeking a bank note)
Three hundred million U.S. dollars, converted into about two billion yuan.
If all this money is invested in the production of a movie, if it wants to rely on the box office to at least not lose money, the domestic box office must be at least 4.5 billion.
Because domestic movies have almost no overseas box office revenue.
Compared with domestic box office revenue, the so-called overseas box office is completely negligible.
There are clear differences between Eastern and Western aesthetics in certain specific fields, so the cost investment of domestic films never takes overseas earnings into consideration.
If there is, it is an easter egg. If not, it is normal.
However, it is a rather difficult process to recoup the cost through domestic box office share.
The total box office revenue of a movie must exclude taxes, special film funds, theater sharing and distribution fees.
Under normal circumstances, the box office revenue that can eventually be paid back to the film producer only accounts for about 33% of the total box office revenue.
This income minus the cost is the final profit of the entire movie.
Zhang Dongjie is the most powerful director in the film industry, so he has a say in film distribution that other directors or producers do not have.
The corresponding movie repayment ratio can be several percentage points higher than the normal repayment ratio.
But even so, even if you add in the subsequent copyright operations, peripheral extensions, various subsidies and business cooperation income, if you want to achieve a level of not losing money on the premise of investing 2 billion yuan, the domestic box office must at least reach
More than 4.5 billion!
What is the concept of 4.5 billion?
Currently, there are only two movies in the domestic film history rankings with a box office of over 4.5 billion.
They are all movies about hot men.
Therefore, the domestic film investment of 300 million US dollars is really a figure that is enough to shock the attention of all filmmakers.
No filmmaker with normal intelligence would agree to invest such a huge amount of money in a movie.
This is no longer a matter of too much risk, this is simply a pure act of suicide.
One can imagine how shocked Zhang Dongjie was when he heard that Jiang Fan not only agreed to his investment request, but also made additional investment for himself.
"$1.5 billion, Brother Zhang, I can give you an additional investment of $1.5 billion. Of course, I also need to enjoy 50% of the related movie income."
Jiang Fan repeated it and said with a smile.
Zhang Dongjie looked at Jiang Fan dumbfounded. After being stunned for a moment, he swallowed hard, with an excited expression on his face, and said: "Of course there is no problem in terms of income. Although the original investors will be very unhappy, but in the contract
There are clear regulations, so they must act in accordance with the contract. But Xiaofan...150 million US dollars...isn't the risk too great?"
Don't blame Zhang Dongjie for his reaction, after all, it is 300 million US dollars.
Even though he is a great international director, his net worth has not reached that level over the years.
"Brother Zhang, there is no essential difference between 100 million U.S. dollars and 150 million U.S. dollars. You said 150 million U.S. dollars is a big risk, doesn't it mean that 100 million U.S. dollars is not a big risk? Don't worry, I agree to invest this money.
It’s your investment. I don’t expect this movie to make money, but I only have one requirement, and that is that the movie should be as good as possible without any flaws.”
Jiang Fan said with a smile.
Zhang Dongjie opened his mouth, but his heart was already filled with moved emotions.
Strictly speaking, he and Jiang Fan had only known each other for a month. Although they felt they had similar temperaments and admired Jiang Fan's abilities, in a true sense, the two could only be regarded as ordinary friends.
But due to such a relationship, Jiang Fan agreed to his request for investment without much consideration.
And based on the funds he needed, it increased by 50%!
I know what this kind of investment means.
Even knowing that according to common sense, it is almost impossible to recover the cost of this kind of investment, Jiang Fan still made such a choice.
This is absolute trust in him!
Zhang Dongjie was a little excited. He had secretly made up his mind. No matter what, he must make this movie to his peak level!
Never let Jiang Fan down!
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Dongjie reluctantly suppressed his emotions and said seriously: "Xiaofan, I won't say anything unnecessary. This movie will definitely not disappoint you!"
"Of course, I absolutely believe this. Otherwise, how could I agree to such an investment? US$150 million is not a small number for anyone."
Jiang Fan said with a smile.
"Okay, then I'll go back and let the legal department prepare the contract. If you have any additional requirements, you can tell me now!"
Zhang Dongjie said enthusiastically.
"There are no additional requirements. The movie is the embodiment of the director's will, and the actors just play within the director's framework. So how high this movie can reach depends on your performance, Brother Zhang. You don't have to care too much about my thoughts.
, this is your movie, just follow the direction you most want."
Jiang Fan said.
Zhang Dongjie exhaled, nodded vigorously, turned around and left Jiang Fan's room.
A soldier dies for his bosom friend. Although this sentence is not very appropriate or suitable to be used here, Zhang Dongjie indeed had such a feeling!
As Zhang Dongjie left, Jiang Fan took out his mobile phone and dialed Jian Jiayi's number.
As soon as the call was connected, Jiang Fan said bluntly: "I need 1.5 billion US dollars for the company's account. If I take out this money, will there be any impact?"
"One hundred and fifty million dollars? What are you going to do?"
"Invest in movies."
As Jiang Fan spoke, he told Jian Jiayi the current situation of the film, the difficulties Zhang Dongjie faced, and his own thoughts.
The other end of the phone fell into silence. After a while, Jian Jiayi said: "Your idea is right. If you can further enhance your influence through this movie, then the investment will not be lost. As for whether the movie itself is
Profitability is less important."
"If this movie is really as good as you say, and even good enough to compete for an Oscar, we can continue to invest more in the future. Once we can get you the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, plus the success you caused in Dash
trend, then the superposition of the two phases will definitely produce a very wonderful chemical reaction."
Jian Jiayi strongly agrees with Jiang Fan's idea.
"Will it put pressure on the company's funds?"
"It's only 1.5 billion U.S. dollars, so what's the pressure? I'll let the company's legal department sign the investment agreement. You don't have to worry about this matter."