Chapter 46 Financing
Although what should have happened happened, and what shouldn't have happened also happened, it didn't matter to Gu Wei and Yang Caiyu.
Gu Wei chose her partly because of his celebrity complex and because Miss Yang was indeed beautiful.
Yang Caiyu had already made it clear that she was optimistic about Gu Wei and wanted to establish a good relationship with him. After all, there were dozens of classmates, so even if there was a chance in the future, how could it be your turn?
Besides, with Gu Wei's appearance, figure and other conditions, she was not at a disadvantage, not to mention that her experience was very good.
The next morning, the two packed up and went to school, acting as if nothing had happened in front of their classmates.
As the end of the semester was getting closer, Gu Wei was running between school and company.
The school is attending classes as normal to prepare for the final exams, and the company is recruiting crew members and needs Gu Wei to go for interviews from time to time.
Nazha comes back occasionally and goes out to have dinner with Gu Wei.
Usually, every few days, if Nazha is not around and Gu Wei has nothing to do, Yang will make an appointment.
In short, life is fulfilling and busy.
That day, Gu Wei made an appointment with Lu Yang to come to China Film Group together.
The filming permit for "Detective Chinatown" has been obtained, and Gu Wei came here to discuss cooperation with China Film Group.
Of course, the most important thing is Lu Yang's "tiger skin".
When he made the appointment with Han Sanping, he said that there was a new movie and director Lu Yang and I wanted to talk to you about it.
Han Sanping was very happy to hear this and set a time nearby.
The two men arrived at China Film and found Han Sanping's office as if they were familiar with the place.
Go in under the guidance of the secretary.
"Director Han, Director Lu Yang, and Gu Wei are here."
The secretary reminded.
"Director Lu Yang, Gu Wei, welcome, welcome. Please take a seat. Xiao Zhang, serve the tea."
Han Sanping gestured for them to sit on the reception sofa in front of the desk. He also stood up and sat opposite them, then called his secretary to make tea.
"I heard from Gu Wei that Director Lu wants to discuss a new movie with me?" Han Sanping said with a smile.
Gu Wei and Lu Yang looked at each other and said
"It's like this, Third Master. To be precise, this is my movie, and I asked Senior Brother Lu to help me."
"Oh? It's your movie, Gu Wei. How do you say that?" Han Sanping was still very surprised after hearing what Gu Wei said. He had never thought that Gu Wei could be a director. In his eyes, Gu Wei was just a little actor who had just filmed a movie and had not yet graduated from college.
"I wrote a script and wanted to shoot it myself, but I was afraid that my ability was limited and I would ruin a good story, so I asked Brother Lu to be the producer and help me complete this play." Gu Wei said it very clearly.
"Xiao Gu, do you still have the ambition to be a director? I really didn't realize that being a director is not an easy job."
"Brother Lu is here to back me up. I feel at ease with him around, and so do everyone else." Gu Wei said with a smile.
Han Sanping understood everything and sighed, "Director Lu, you really take good care of your junior, Gu Wei."
"No, it was Gu Wei who came to my rescue. Otherwise, I wouldn't have the chance to sit here and talk to you, Third Master." Lu Yang said.
"Uncle San, this is the script I prepared. Please take a look at it first. We have already applied for the filming license." He handed the script to Han Sanping.
After a while, Han Sanping closed the script and said, "It's a good story. Do you want China Film Corporation to invest in this movie?"
"Yes and no. Third Master, to be honest, if I wanted to make this movie, I could finance it myself without any investment from anyone."
Gu Wei said that Han Sanping believed this.
If you dare to spend 15 million to help a non-relative senior in the directing department to "fulfill his dream", you must be prepared to waste the money.
Then it is not unimaginable to spend tens of millions to make your own movie.
From the very beginning, the impression Gu Wei gave him made him unilaterally think that this kid's family must be extremely wealthy.
"So you want to entrust China Film Group to distribute the film?"
"I think if a good movie wants to be a big hit at the box office, it needs the participation of many people. I still hope that China Film can invest part of it. Of course, the final distribution of the film also requires the contribution of China Film." Gu Wei said sincerely.
"Well, you have a point. What's the budget for the film? How much do you plan to let me invest?"
"The budget for the film [Detective Chinatown] is 70 million yuan. I hope China Film Group can invest 7 million yuan, accounting for 10% of the total."
"7 million is not a lot. China Film Group is a big company. It's no problem if it's for Director Lu Yang's sake." Even if Lu Yang is the one backing the film, there is no guarantee that he will make money even if he shoots it himself, let alone Director Gu Wei.
In Han Sanping's mind, this movie was definitely a project that was bound to lose money.
Fortunately, Gu Wei didn't ask for much, and he was able to pay for Lu Yang's sake. After all, "The Blade of the Assassin" brought tens of millions of profits to China Film.
"Third Master, I hope China Film Corporation can invest. It's not because I'm attracted by the 7 million yuan, but I hope to make a better movie with their help.
"I know I won't be recognized by you or China Film as a director, so we can sign an agreement. After the film is released, the box office revenue earned by the producers can be used to pay China Film's investment costs first, and the remaining money will be distributed proportionally," said Gu Wei.
"Gu Wei, since you're so bold, I don't need to hesitate. China Film Corporation wants your 10% stake in the film. And if you need any help, just let me know." Gu Wei's approach was basically that if the film made money, everyone would share in it; if it lost money, he would bear the loss alone. Han Sanping was naturally very satisfied with this kind of guaranteed cooperation.
"I still need your help, Third Master. I want to give Wanda and Guangxian 10% of the shares."
"Okay, this is easy. Many hands make light work. If more people work together, we can eventually boost the box office of the movie."
After hearing Gu Wei's plan, Han Sanping felt more relieved.
With these three companies backing them, even if the movie is bad, as long as the promotion is done well, it can still attract audiences to the cinema.
No matter what happens in the later stages, the first-week box office is guaranteed to be a hit. This way, the investment will be 100% recovered.
"Thank you for your support, Third Master. There are still many things I can rely on you for during the later filming of the movie." Gu Wei said with gratitude.
"It's all about making a good film. Thank you and Director Lu Yang for your hard work."
Gu Wei prepared all the necessary procedures and signed a film investment agreement with China Film Group on the same day, including the priority agreement he had promised.
Later, with the help of Han Sanping, Gu Wei met Mr. Zhang from Wanda Film and Mr. Wang from Light Media.
Gu Wei used the same conditions as China Film and reached cooperation agreements with Wanda and Light Media.
"Gu Wei, although your minimum guarantee agreement makes the chance of me losing money very small, I believe your movie will be a success." Wang Changtian of Guangxian seems to be very optimistic about Gu Wei.
"Thank you for your appreciation, Mr. Wang. Why do you have such great confidence in me?" Gu Wei was also a little confused.
“I admire your youth, but I value your courage even more.
Work hard, and we'll have more opportunities to cooperate in the future." Wang Changtian said with a smile.
"Thank you, Mr. Wang."
The author is a strong man with a lot of daily needs!
(End of this chapter)
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