I am a director, but I have the skills of an actor

Chapter 86 Agreed, internal investment amount

Early the next morning, after sending Chen Yumo to Nortel, Wan Qingshan went to a law firm, hired a first-class lawyer, and came to Enlight Pictures according to the address on Zhang Zhao's business card.

Wang Changtian asked his secretary to wait for Wan Qingshan at the front desk early in the morning.

When the secretary saw Wan Qingshan, he respectfully called him "Director Wan" and led Wan Qingshan to the office.

In the office, Wang Changtian and Zhang Zhao exchanged pleasantries after seeing Wan Qingshan.Wang Changtian and Wan Qingshan began to discuss the contract content, while Zhang Zhao took notes.

Wang Changtian wanted to tie Wan Qingshan to Enlight Pictures for a longer period of time, so he said it would be ten years and six movies.

Within ten years, Wan Qingshan will shoot six movies.

In order to show sincerity to Wan Qingshan, Wang Changtian said that if he signed for ten years, the signing fee of 500 million could be doubled.

Ten years later, the total box office of the domestic film market exceeded 400 billion, and the film and television industry was at its most prosperous.

At that time, the signing fees of some second-rate stars were more than 500 million. Of course, Wan Qingshan could not sign for ten years just for an extra 500 million.

For Wan Qingshan, the ideal time is that the signing date should not exceed 2009.

Because at that time, the film and television industry was in the early stage of prosperity. In 2009, the total box office of the domestic film market exceeded 60 billion. In 2010, it exceeded 100 billion. It has been growing rapidly in the following ten years.

So, it took three years and two movies after Wan Qingshan opened his mouth.

Of course, Wang Changtian couldn't agree to it in three years, so the two negotiated year by year, and finally agreed to sign three movies for five years.

Five years later it was 2010, one year beyond Wanqingshan’s ideal time, and Wanqingshan could accept it.

The next step is to discuss how much share Enlight Pictures will have in making three movies in five years.

In this regard, Wang Changtian is very generous. What he wants is to develop Enlight Pictures with the help of Wanqingshan Film. There is no big difference between a larger share and a smaller share.

Wan Qingshan said that Enlight Pictures could only account for 40.00%. After Wang Changtian thought about it, he agreed without negotiating the price.

Afterwards, we discussed the publicity and distribution, and Wang Changtian agreed that no matter how much publicity and distribution fees were paid at that time, Enlight Pictures would refund [-]%.

There is too much content in the publicity fee. We paid 1000 million, but in fact only 500 million was used. You don’t know.

After all, you can’t find out where the issuing company spends every money.

In this regard, Wan Qingshan was unable to discuss with Wang Changtian, so he agreed immediately.

After discussing these few things, the rest is just trivial matters.Wan Qingshan and Wang Changtian didn't care about these matters and quickly reached an agreement.

When Wang Changtian asked Zhang Zhao, who had taken notes, to print the contract, Wan Qingshan suddenly thought of something and stopped Zhang Zhao.

"Mr. Zhang, wait a minute, I have something else in mind that I need to discuss with Mr. Wang."

Wang Changtian asked with some confusion, "Director Wan, what else needs to be discussed."

"Mr. Wang, I have the final say as to which actors are used in the movie. Enlight Pictures cannot interfere. I want to write this into the contract."

Wan Qingshan just thought about the deeds of later generations who forced Bao Bei'er to be promoted, so he had to guard against it.

Now there are some artists in Enlight Media, but they are all hosts, but Wang Changtian also wants to develop an artist career in the future.

Therefore, Wang Changtian did not want to agree to this, but Wan Qingshan's tone was very firm and did not allow any room for negotiation.

Wang Changtian felt helpless, but he had no choice. Who said that the early development of Enlight Pictures depends on Wanqingshan!
"Of course it's no problem. Director Wan, you are the director and the biggest investor, so of course you have the final say as to which actors to use."

Seeing that Wan Qingshan had no other requests, Zhang Zhao turned around and prepared the contract.

After the contract was ready, Wan Qingshan handed it over to the lawyer.

After reading each item, the lawyer told Wan Qingshan that there were no problems except that the liquidated damages were a bit high.

Wan Qingshan looked at the liquidated damages, 3000 million, which is not low.

However, the conditions given by Wang Changtian are not high.

So, without saying anything, Wan Qingshan signed a contract with Zhang Zhao, the legal representative of Enlight Pictures.

After signing the contract, Wan Qingshan said goodbye.

"Director Wan, it's almost dinner time, why don't we have dinner together before leaving." Wang Changtian persuaded.

"No, I have something else to do. Mr. Wang, in the past five years, we will meet frequently and spend a lot of time eating together."

"Okay, Director Wan, I will have the finance department transfer the signing fee to your bank account in a moment."

"Mr. Wang, let me thank you first."

"Director Wan, you are too polite. This is what you deserve."

After Wang Changtian and Zhang Zhao sent Wan Qingshan out of Enlight Pictures, they returned to the office. Wang Changtian complained to Zhang Zhao,
"It feels so uncomfortable to be controlled by others. He took advantage of all the conditions we just negotiated. We didn't take any advantage at all. We didn't even have a chance to let the company's artists star in his movies."

"Mr. Wang, there is nothing we can do about it. There are only a few directors in the Mainland who can sell box office, and he is the only one who has not signed a contract with the company. With the conditions just now, you think we have suffered a loss. Other companies have no chance to suffer this loss."

"Oh, I know that too, but it's just too uncomfortable to feel controlled by others."

Zhang Zhao didn't know what he was thinking of, and his eyes lit up, "Mr. Wang, actually, if you don't want to be controlled by others all the time, there are ways. There is a place that we have ignored before."

After Wang Changtian thought for a moment, he immediately thought of it, "You mean the other side of Hong Kong Island."

"Yes, Mr. Wang, look, "A World Without Thieves", "The True Meaning of Love" and "Kung Fu" were all released right next to each other.

"The True Meaning of Love" is definitely over [-] million, and "A World Without Thieves" is just a little short of it. With the current box office trend of "Kung Fu", it is definitely no problem to exceed [-] million.

The fact that the three movies were scheduled so close together and all achieved high box office results shows that the capacity of the mainland film market is growing.

However, Hong Kong Island's movie market is getting weaker and weaker. In the past few years, only Zhou Xingchi's movies have done well at the box office, and the box office of other movies has not been as good as that of the 90s.

It is impossible not to be tempted by the huge mainland market. In the future, it will be a general trend for Hong Kong films to rely on the mainland.

Yu Dong has noticed this a long time ago, so he has become closer to the Hong Kong film industry in recent years and has released several Hong Kong films.

When we are just starting out, we can learn from Dong's example and distribute Hong Kong films first, which can not only make money but also build a good relationship with directors in Hong Kong.

When they come to the mainland to develop, we can invest in their movies and even sign them.With more choices, you don’t have to worry about being restricted by others. "

The prospect described by Zhang Zhao was very good, but Wang Changtian frowned.

"Zhang Zhao, there are many directors on Hong Kong Island, but there's one thing you don't know.

The people over there are so outrageous. Previously, a mainland film and television company invested in a Hong Kong director to make a movie.

That person, along with the crew he brought from Hong Kong Island, ate a fifth of the investment in a movie.

Because the higher-ups were worried about the impact on cross-strait relations, they suppressed the matter, so there was no news in the circle. I also found out about it from the higher-ups. "

Zhang Zhao suddenly frowned, and after a moment of silence, he said,

"Mr. Wang, nothing is perfect in this world. If they don't accept investment, it won't be our turn."

Seeing that Wang Changtian looked hesitant, Zhang Zhao continued,

"Mr. Wang, we are not investing in their movies immediately, we are just releasing Hong Kong movies first like Bona.

You can also observe for a while at this time. There are so many directors in Hong Kong, but not all of them are interested in investment. There must be a few directors who are not interested in investment. "

Wang Changtian came to his senses at this, and he smiled, "I thought too far. If we just release the movie, it's not that they eat us, but we eat them.

Okay, you can go ahead and do this. First establish a good relationship with them, win over the promotion of their movies from Bona, and invest in their movies. We will talk about it then. "

"Haha, Mr. Wang, just wait, there is a lot of potential for this."

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Wan Qingshan left Guangguang Pictures, watched the lawyer leave in a taxi, and then drove to Qingshan Film and Television Company.

"Director Wan, these two senior sisters are the screenwriters I recommend to you, Bai Wen and Chen Honglan."

"Guide Wan."

"Guide Wan."

Both of them are very young and look to be around 25 years old.

Bai Wen has a delicate appearance, while Chen Honglan is relatively wealthy at a young age.

"Hello everyone, Sun Yao has already told you about the treatment. Do you have any objections?"

"No, Wan Dao's conditions are very good."

Bai Wen was a bit outgoing, so she replied with a smile on her face, while Chen Honglan just shook her head.

"Okay, Chen Chen, go through the onboarding process for them."

Wan Qingshan turned to greet Chen Chen, and then said to Sun Yao, "Come to the office with me." After arriving at the office, Wan Qingshan asked, "Are many companies poaching you recently?"

"Hey, Director Wan, "The True Meaning of Love" was a box office hit, and my co-screenwriter is somewhat famous in the industry.

Of course there were many companies poaching me. They offered me [-] yuan a month and bonuses if the movie I wrote was a hit. Sun Yao said with a proud look on his face.

Affected by Sun Yao's expression, Wan Qingshan was also happy.

"Haha, if others give you [-] yuan a month, even if I double your salary, you still can't compare. Why don't you learn from those two people?"

"Hey, Director Wan, they are stupid, but I am not stupid. You gave me the main ideas of the script. I am only responsible for adding and writing the plot. Without your ideas, I would not be able to write such a script.

The more money they gave me, the more they wanted from me.If you can't give something, you will definitely be kicked out.

Besides, without you Wan Dao, I wouldn't be famous. People always know that kindness is not repaid with kindness. "

"Haha, you girl. Okay, nothing happens. You can go out."

After Sun Yao walked out, Wan Qingshan thought silently for a moment, took a piece of paper from the side and started writing.

Except for going out to eat on the way, Wan Qingshan stayed in the office for two hours and spent several blank sheets of paper before putting down his pen.

Then, he called Li Yancheng and Yan Dong and asked them to come to Qingshan Film and Television Company.

"Qingzi, what's the matter? I asked you on the phone, but you didn't tell me. You had to call me over."

Yan Dong hugged his big cotton-padded jacket, yawned, and walked into the office without knocking.

"We will talk about it later. I also called Brother Cheng and we will talk about it when Brother Cheng comes.

Yan Dong, it's already afternoon, why do you look like you're not awake? "

"To make money, I took photos for people last night. I almost spent the whole night taking photos."

Wan Qingshan was stunned for a moment, a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes.Then he changed the subject.

"Then you should take a nap for a while. I'll call you when Brother Cheng comes."

"That's great."

Yan Dong was really sleepy. He leaned on the sofa and soon began to snore.

After Li Yancheng arrived, Wan Qingshan woke up Yan Dong, and then called in Sun Yao who was chatting with Bai Wen and Chen Honglan.

After Sun Yao came in, Wan Qingshan stood up and closed the door.

When the three of them saw this, they were confused. What was Wan Qingshan doing? The door had to be closed.

"Yan Dong, Brother Cheng, many film companies should have contacted you recently."

Yan Dong rolled his eyes!

"Qingzi, I thought what was going on with this fight, but it turned out to be this.

A company contacted me and wanted to hire me as a photographer.

I don’t know if they are stupid. I am only responsible for photography, not the director or screenwriter.

They are jealous of the box office of "The True Meaning of Love", so why poach a photographer!

Even if they poach me to be used as a decoration, everyone in the circle basically knows what our relationship is. What do they think that they actually came to poach me? "

"I'm also curious. I'm just a producer, and they came to poach me. Are they jealous of the box office of "The True Meaning of Love", so jealous that they go crazy.

Besides, everyone in the industry also knows that I am a coordinator who does odd jobs.It's Qingzi, don't you think I don't know anything, let me become a producer, they can't give me this kindness. "Li Yancheng smiled sincerely.

The words of the two made Wan Qingshan couldn't help but laugh.

"Haha, they were dazzled by the box office performance of "The True Meaning of Love."

Yan Dong and the others couldn't help but laugh when they thought about the operations of those companies.

The office burst into laughter.

After a while, after the laughter disappeared, Wan Qingshan said solemnly,

"Brother Cheng, Yan Dong, I would like to thank you for not changing jobs because of our friendship. You haven't signed a contract with me. Even if you go, I can't say anything."

"No, Qingzi, why are you still being sensational? The Wan Qingshan I know is not such a person." Yan Dong said.

“I’m not trying to be sensational, I’m just being realistic.

Yan Dong, Brother Cheng, let me say something that will hurt our feelings.

You are not married yet, so there is no pressure to worry about our friendship.When I start a family, I will feel pressure..."

Before Wan Qingshan finished speaking, Yan Dong interrupted angrily.
"Qingzi, who do you think I am?"

"Okay, okay, I won't say this anymore, Yan Dong, don't get excited.

I won’t say more. I didn’t take everyone into consideration before. I made three movies and I was the one who made the money. You could only receive that little salary.

As a result, I made a lot of money, how about you!You still have to work hard to earn extra money, I feel sorry for you.

Therefore, I have decided that as long as you work on a movie in the future, I will give [-]% of the investment share to the three of you.

At first, if you don’t have money to invest, I can help you with the cushion first, and you will have to pay for it yourself later.

Of course, if you are afraid of losing money, you don’t have to invest. I won’t force you to do so. "

As soon as Wan Qingshan finished speaking, the three people's eyes lit up.

They were grateful to Wanqingshan, but at the same time they also loved money. It was just that they couldn't get over the hurdle in their hearts, so they didn't change jobs.

Nowadays, who wouldn’t want something that can make more money without going against one’s heart?

As for losing money?They didn't even think about it.

Others may lose money when making movies, but each of Wan Qingshan's three movies made money.

This clearly shows that Wan Qingshan sent money to them!

"If there is anything you don't want to vote for, just say it without hesitation."

Faced with Wanqingshan's question, the three of them immediately shook their heads.
"Qingzi, it's obvious that you, a rich man, are giving us money. How can we refuse?" Yan Dong said with a smile.

"If I give you money, you have to accept it. If you are too stupid to accept it, then don't blame me." Wan Qingshan said with a smile.

Immediately, Wan Qingshan stopped his smile and continued,
"Brother Cheng takes 5.00%, Yan Dong, you and Sun Yao each take [-]%. Do you have any objections?"

Sun Yao immediately shook his head, "Director Wan, I have no objection."

Li Yancheng and Yan Dong hesitated for a moment before shaking their heads slightly.

"Okay, it's settled. However, I advise you not to monopolize the share.

Brother Cheng, you have 5.00%, while Yan Dong and Sun Yao only have [-]%. This is because you have a stable lighting team and art team. I hope you can give them some.

If you drink soup with me, you must also know how to share some soup with them, so that everyone can go a long way. "

Listening to Wan Qingshan's words, Yan Dong, who was originally a little unbalanced because Li Yancheng accounted for 5.00%, immediately regained his balance.

Li Yancheng, who was just hesitant to say whether he had divided too much, also understood why Wan Qingshan had divided so much.

"Understood, I will take care of it." Li Yancheng smiled.

At this time, Wan Qingshan suddenly thought of something and asked,

“By the way, don’t spread your respective shares to others, lest anyone become dissatisfied.

Yan Dong, especially you, Madman, they have a good relationship with me.

If they know about it, they will definitely think about why they can't share [-]% with you since they have been friends for several years.

Of course, if you are willing to split it equally with them, then just pretend that I didn’t say this. "

Yan Dong was stunned for a moment. Just as he was thinking about going back, he announced the good news to Zhao Shufeng and the others.

As for the split, Yan Dong was certainly not willing to do so. Zhao Shufeng and the others were able to join the Wanqingshan crew because of his leadership.

"I understand, I won't tell you."

"Okay, that's it, everyone, let's go, I have to go home too."

(End of this chapter)