Fang Yuanzhou: Sis, that nasty guy came to my house looking for you today. He might come back to the Qin family to confront you.
When Qin Yue received the message, she was indeed at the Qin family home.
She was serving tea and water to Qin's parents, trying to please them.
She has already reached an agreement with an IP company and acquired the copyright. In her opinion, the script will be adapted into a film or television series, and developed as Xingwu's biggest project at the beginning of next year.
She has the most say in the company, and Wang You is responsible for implementing her opinions.
I had a two-hour meeting at the company today about this project.
This ensemble martial arts novel already had a large following, and acquiring the copyright cost a considerable sum, but when it comes to film and television adaptations, that amount is just a drop in the ocean.
The subsequent preparations and filming, all the way to the release, were an extremely time-consuming, labor-intensive, and expensive process. Even though the actors were some relatively unknown figures from their own company, the actors' salaries were not much, but the funds used in other areas were still considerable.
If the lack of funds is not discovered during post-production and there is insufficient investment, the quality will definitely be greatly compromised.
If a poorly made drama is produced, and the audience doesn't accept it, the production company could easily lose everything.
What she wanted wasn't green screen filming, nor was it some flashy but ineffective martial arts moves that relied on stunt doubles and props. The fight scenes in martial arts films had to be exciting, and only real-life filming could bring out their quality.
Therefore, she must make sure there are no problems with the funding.
As for attracting investment...
The first people that come to mind are, of course, her dear parents.
When the two heard that she was going to make a TV series, Qin's father said very generously that he must support her and that he would invest whatever amount she wanted. He then took out his checkbook, and Qin's mother also took out her own card.
But upon hearing how much to invest, Mr. and Mrs. Qin exchanged a glance and fell silent. They picked up their teacups, took a sip of tea as a cover, and used the time to exchange glances.
It's not that he's unwilling to spend the money; he would take out a million or two without hesitation, and ten or twenty million wouldn't be out of the question either.
But now the demands are far higher than he imagined, and he simply can't afford to be extravagant.
They weren't unaware of the entertainment industry; many investors poured huge sums of money into it, only to have their projects fail.
Just a few days ago, the entertainment news reported that some investors poured all their savings into making a movie, released it with great confidence, but the audience attendance was pitifully low. They didn't even break even, let alone make a profit.
Especially since my daughter is new to this industry and doesn't know anything about it.
Investing in a low-cost web series is an option, but it really needs careful consideration; the risks are too great.
Father Qin: You go ahead.
Qin's mother: Didn't you say you'd spend any amount of money?
Mr. Qin: I didn't think that far ahead either. Please try to persuade him again.
Qin's mother: You persuade her, hurry up!
Looking at his daughter, Qin's father cleared his throat strategically: "Yueyue, how about we lower the costs a bit?"
Qin Yue poured him tea: "But this is already the lowest price you can offer."
Qin's father: "..."
Qin Yue was well aware of their concerns. They had only just obtained the copyright, and the specific project plan had not yet been completed. The fact that she could ask for such an exorbitant amount empty-handed was only because she was their daughter.
If this were anyone else, there probably wouldn't be any chance of continuing the discussion by now.
Qin Yue explained the risks to them. Currently, most of the entertainment industry is focusing on fantasy dramas, and there are very few martial arts dramas being produced. Compared to fantasy dramas, it is very difficult for martial arts dramas to achieve success. However, the audience has their own standards, and good dramas will never be buried.
As far as I remember, this script made a splash after it was adapted into a film. The plot logic was fine, but the director's shooting techniques and post-production editing were problematic. The costumes, props, and sets were also terrible, and the lack of funding resulted in some flaws in the special effects, which led to polarized ratings.
The IP "Xia Ke Xing" is a good script.
As an ensemble drama, every character, from the male and female leads to the extras, is a flesh-and-blood individual. The young people are full of youthful passion, and the older generation is also very enthusiastic. Each character is portrayed in a very three-dimensional way, without feeling melodramatic.
As for how high the ceiling is, that depends on the team.
She believes she will definitely create a great drama, one that will stand the test of time.
She already had someone in mind for the director and screenwriter, and had already asked people in the company to make contact. As long as there was progress in securing start-up funding, she could take the project proposal to attract more investment.
"I just wanted to tell you this first."
Qin Yue massaged her mother's back again, her tone light and relaxed.
"I have a lot of confidence in this project. It's all about making money, so my first thought is definitely my own family. That's why I told you all as soon as I finalized this project."
"And another thing, think about it, if my show becomes a huge hit, then as investors, our advertisements won't just be randomly inserted; it'll be a win-win situation."
The expressions on Qin's father and mother's faces were indescribable.
She's still young.
They tend to be overly idealistic in their thinking.
When people invest money in a business, they all think they can make money, but if it were that easy, there would be no poor people in the world.
Mr. Qin still felt the risk was too great. He advised, "Your company is doing well now, so you can proceed steadily. There's no need to take this risk. It's not too late to consider investing once your company's artists have achieved some success."
“Your dad is right. These things can’t be rushed. Don’t all the artists in your company have roles to play recently? It’s not too late to wait.”
"No rush, it's just in the preparation stage. All the company's artists have schedules this year. This project won't start until next year, so there's plenty of time for me to attract investment. You don't need to worry. If you don't think this project is promising, we won't invest." Qin Yue sat down next to her mother and took her arm.
Qin Yue used a strategy of retreat as a means of advancement.
She only got away with it because the two of them doted on her.
She knew perfectly well that, just like starting a company, the more she said that, the more likely they were to agree.
Of course, if they really don't want to invest, there's nothing that can be done. The company's current profits are all going into the artists, and there's not much real profit. If all else fails, she sold one of her properties as start-up capital.
Qin's mother and Qin's mother exchanged a glance.
They didn't mean for her to find other investors; they wanted her to abandon the project.
The Qin family had some assets left over from the previous generation. Qin's father used them as start-up capital to develop the food industry. However, the fact that the business was able to grow to its current scale was not solely due to the savings left by the previous generation. It also involved attracting partners and seeking investment from all over the country. Even now, when negotiating business deals, he still has to put on a smiling face.
Including the beauty salon that Qin's mother later opened, which is now profitable, she also had a lot of dealings with socialites and wives in the early stages.
Starting a business is not as simple as just talking. They all know how difficult it is to find investors, and they have all experienced the bitterness of being looked down upon, forced to drink, and ridiculed.
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