If a film company wanted to release a film, the purchase method was usually to split the box office, buy it out, or guarantee the minimum and split the profits.
It was easy to understand that a one-time payment would be given to the film company, and the copyright would completely belong to the distribution company.
Whether it was losing money or earning billions, it had nothing to do with the film company.
Dividing the profits was to split the box office earnings according to a certain percentage. If the film company had confidence in the film, they could adopt the method of splitting the profits.
President Joe Drake and Xuan looked at each other. He couldn't help but probe.
"After all, this movie is shot in an unprecedented way. I'm afraid that the audience won't buy it, and your efforts in filming will be in vain.”
"By the way, how much did you spend on filming the movie?”
The cost wasn't an important secret. Xuan smiled.
"Six thousand dollars.”
"What? 6000？”They suspected that they had heard wrongly.
They had indeed heard the word " grand ", not " million ".
Only 6000 yuan?
Thinking about it, it made sense. It was just a DV, plus a female lead and a few extras. It wouldn't cost much.
Joe Drake thought for a moment and said sincerely,"
"Mr. Chu, it's like this. We can directly provide you with 5 million USD to buy out this excellent horror film.”
"The main consideration is that this film is too niche. The reputation should be good, but it will be difficult to get a good audience.”
"If you rashly choose to split the profits, you won't be able to earn hundreds of thousands.”
"We mainly want to spend 5 million to make friends. If we have any ideas in the future, we can invest in your filming.”
"If you're willing, I can transfer the money to you today. What do you think?"
Joe Drake acted magnanimously, as if 5 million dollars was a loss.
6000 yuan for 5 million yuan, this investment was a bloody profit no matter what!
If he didn't know the true potential of the film, he might have been moved and perhaps even grateful to Joe Drake.
"This old fox." Xuan secretly laughed.
He must have known that Paranormal Activity could really make money.
Since the bid was 5 million, the bottom line was about 8 million.
After deducting the cost of publicity, the other party's expected box office earnings should be in the range of 50 million USD.
As an extremely low-budget niche horror film, this was already a very good deal.
Joe Drake would never have thought that the young man who looked like a student in front of him had already deduced his bottom line through his bid.
"No, Mr. Drake. I'm a person who likes to take risks. Buying out isn't exciting enough for me.”
"What? You want to split the money?"
"That's right."
Drake was a little surprised, but he could understand.
The fact that a young man dared to make such a film meant that he had a lot of ideas.
Fortunately, Joe Drake had prepared a plan B.
"In that case, I admire your courage.”
"In order to not let you lose too much, we can guarantee a minimum of 3 million USD. On top of that, we will give you a 15% share of the box office. How was it? Do you see our sincerity?"
" No, No, No…" Xuan raised his index finger and shook it.
"What's wrong? Do you think it's too little?" Joe Drake gritted his teeth.
"Then let's raise the minimum guarantee to 5 million USD! Adding another 15% is already our biggest concession!”
"Mr. Drake, don't be so agitated.”
Xuan slowly swirled the cup, as if he was holding a glass of red wine.
"I don't need a guaranteed fee."
"Eh? Aren't you afraid of losing money? Youngsters shouldn't be impulsive. After all, this was a niche film.”
"Don't worry. Whether it's a loss or a profit, I just want a share.”
"Alright, then how do you plan to split it?"
"Do you dare to take a gamble? If the box office is less than 150 million, I will only take 5 million. If it exceeds 150 million, I'll split it with 70%…How about it?”
Xuan said with a sinister smile.
Hiss--
The three, no, four people from Legendary Pictures, including the beautiful Marlene who came to pour water, were all shocked by Xuan's suggestion.
They had never seen anyone so ambitious!
Other film companies were a little cautious when they discussed business with the distribution company, afraid that they would offend the other party.
Xuan wasn't afraid at all from the beginning to the end, putting on a 'if you don't leave me here, I'll leave you somewhere else' stance.
Did he grow up eating the Lion's Heart?
A 70% share, how dare you!
According to the market, unless it was a big production by a well-known director, the distribution would only take 30% of the profit.
If it were directors like Spielberg or Martin Scorsese who had box office appeal, the cut could be even lower.
Xuan was a new director, and with a new horror film, 30% was impossible!
Joe Drake wished he could just kick him out.
Are you here to cause trouble?
But at this moment, Joe Drake laughed in anger.
"Hahahaha, Chu, you're really a wonderful person!”
"Alright! We'll do as you say! 150 million and above, 70% for you and 30% for me! I'll bet!"
He thought Xuan was bluffing, but Xuan calmly stood up and shook his hand.
"Mr. Drake, it's been a pleasure working with you. When do you want to sign the contract?”
……
Holding the signed contract, Xuan carried his bag and walked out of the Legendary Pictures building while humming a tune.
In front of the floor-to-ceiling window upstairs, the trio from Legendary Pictures watched his back.
"Joe, you're really ruthless. You directly lowered the price to 5%," said Dan En, the distribution manager, shaking his head and smiling.
"In the end, you're still young and impetuous."
Joe Drake took a sip of the champagne he had opened when he signed the contract.
In his view, Xuan was already in the palm of his hand.
Even if the box office really hit 30 million, Legendary Pictures would still make a killing.
Breno, the evaluation manager, said weakly,"
"What if…it really breaks through 100 million?”
"How is that possible?" Joe Drake didn't care." If it really breaks through 100 million, I'll admit defeat.”
……
"Eh, Chu! Why is the big director calling me?”
Elizabeth Olsen was pleasantly surprised when she heard Xuan's voice.
"Why? Can't I call you?"
"No! I thought you were busy looking for a film company. How is it…have you settled the deal?”
Sister Ao asked carefully.
"Get ready. You'll soon become the female lead of the big screen. More than ten million people will know you from now on…You're going to be famous!”
"Eh?" Sister Ao was suddenly confused.
So fast? Was he dreaming?
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