raknovel Chapter 39 Objective Achieved
Chapter 39 Objective Achieved
Guo Fan mentioned to people from China Film Group yesterday that they were looking for new investors. However, he didn't guarantee it would work out, so the two sides didn't even discuss redistributing the film's shares.
Besides, he never expected Han Ziming to agree to cooperate so readily; it caught him off guard.
Guo Fan didn't know that Han Ziming wanted to finalize the collaboration before the screening of the movie "Kuai Ge," and he was well aware that this movie was guaranteed to make a lot of money.
So once the film share is settled, signing the contract is a piece of cake; the other procedures are basically just formalities.
"Let me call Mr. La from China Film Group and talk to him about this."
Without a second thought, Guo Fan decided to consult with the top leaders of China Film Group.
He picked up his phone and dialed Mr. La's number.
A moment later, a man's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Hey, Guo Fan, what do you want?"
"You're not thinking of adding more investment to the project again, are you?"
Actually, even Mr. La was a little afraid of Guo Fan's phone calls.
After all, China Film Group has already invested 1 million yuan. Although state-owned enterprises have substantial capital, there are still many projects to invest in.
Projects that constantly require additional funding all need to go through approval processes, which are time-consuming and troublesome.
So, Mr. La really has a love-hate relationship with Guo Fan. If "The Wandering Earth" becomes a success, it will prove that his strategy was correct.
La Peikang previously served as the deputy general manager of China Film Import & Export Corporation and the general manager of China Film Co-production Corporation.
He was always busy promoting Chinese films abroad and engaging in film exchanges with foreign countries; he spoke excellent French. Back then, he also participated in formulating the rules for importing American revenue-sharing blockbusters.
Regarding Sino-foreign co-productions, he has always emphasized standardized management, vigorously promoted China's production resources, and single-mindedly built a platform for cooperation between Chinese and foreign producers.
In 2014, he succeeded Third Master as Chairman of China Film Group.
La Peikang said at the meeting,
China Film Group has already acquired the film and television adaptation rights to many best-selling novels, and will focus on developing original projects in the future.
It also emphasizes integrated development, meaning that a story should be tested in various fields such as movies, TV series, and animation.
Han Ziming remembers December 2018 in his previous life.
La Zong was also elected as the vice chairman of the Chinese Film Association.
Ever since he took office, he has been trying to achieve something and hope to change the previous situation of Han Sanye.
Having spent time in the West, upon taking office, he immediately sent young directors like Guo Fan and Ning Hao to Hollywood to learn, so President La has high hopes for the film "The Wandering Earth".
Han Ziming invested in this film.
I just want to get to know this important person!
I hope he can help communicate with the producers to release the movie earlier when we have the screening of "Take My Brother Away". After all, China Film Group has invested in it.
Besides, Han Ziming is also planning for his future films. As long as he doesn't make any fundamental mistakes, he feels at ease with this big shot protecting him.
How did Huayi rise to prominence?
Isn't it the one raised by Third Master?
In the end, they went into real estate.
As soon as the call connected, Guo Fan got straight to the point without beating around the bush.
"Hey, Mr. La, this is Guo Fan! I mentioned to you yesterday that 'The Wandering Earth' has found a new investor, and the budget will be increased by 1 million, bringing the total investment to 2.5 million."
"Now that we've reached an agreement, the film's share needs to be recalculated based on investment. China Film Group and the new investor will each take 40%. What do you think?"
After hearing this, Mr. La laughed heartily.
"Okay, it's settled then. Guo did a good job. Where did you find this person?"
He himself was also aware that 2.5 million might not be enough, because foreign sci-fi blockbusters are considered to have under-budgeted budgets of 4-5 million.
Now that someone's stepping in to cover things up, that's great!
Guo Fan said with a smug look on his face.
"He is my junior brother Yan Ying, and also a fan of Liu Cixin's novels. He owns a film and television company."
He's collaborated with China Film Group on films before, so his background is fine. He's right next to me now; I'll have him say hello to you.
"Sure!" La Peikang was quite accommodating, after all, he was also an investor, and getting to know him meant there might be opportunities to collaborate in the future.
Han Ziming quickly took over the conversation.
"Mr. La, hello, I'm Han Ziming from Mozi Films. I'm very happy to have the opportunity to learn from you."
"Xiao Han, why did you decide to invest in science fiction films?"
"I just feel that China should have its own famous science fiction films. After all, Avatar has been stuck in limbo for so long, and I'm not happy about it," Han Ziming said.
Boss La laughed loudly, "Good! People from Yanying Film Studio are full of ambition! The film industry still needs you young people!"
Han Ziming quickly replied modestly, "You're too kind. Such a big production needs seniors like you to lead the way. We're just following behind, helping out and making a living."
Guo Fan watched in disbelief, thinking to himself.
"I thought I was good at flattery. I didn't expect Han Ziming to be so good at it too."
Li Feng also gave a thumbs up.
Mr. La thought Han Ziming was quite good at handling things.
"Xiao Han, you're quite ambitious. Go ask Guo Fan for my contact information later, add me on WeChat, and come visit my office at China Film Group sometime."
Han Ziming was secretly delighted and quickly put his plan into action.
"Mr. La, it's quite a coincidence. My new film, which I'm collaborating on with China Film Group, has already been submitted for review. I'm planning to invite China Film Group to hold a screening. If you have time then, please come and give me some pointers."
Mr. La is a seasoned veteran; he could tell immediately that today's investment was purposeful.
However, inviting Han Ziming to a film screening wasn't out of the question; it could be considered repaying the favor of the 1 million investment.
Throughout history, China has always valued reciprocity.
It's not a big deal for him to make an appearance; if China Film Group needs him in the future, Han Ziming probably won't be stingy.
So he hinted, "What a coincidence! Okay, I don't usually go to movie screenings, but since you're so confident about this new movie, I'm kind of looking forward to it."
Han Ziming naturally understood the implied meaning and followed up accordingly.
"Thank you, Mr. La. Please give me your feedback later!"
"Alright, that's settled then. I have other things to do. Guo Fan, let's do things the way you said about 'The Wandering Earth'."
"Okay, Mr. La."
As soon as Guo Fan finished speaking, Boss La hung up the phone.
Han Ziming and the other two looked at each other and smiled in the office.
Guo Fan said, "From now on, you two will be my investors: Boss Han and General Manager Li. It will be a pleasure working with you!"
"It's a pleasure working with you!"
Han Ziming and Li Feng spoke in unison.
Upon seeing that the cooperation had been agreed upon, Han Ziming spoke enthusiastically to Guo Fan.
"Director Guo, once you return to the film crew, get the contract ready, send it to General Manager Li for signature, and then we'll make the payment."
Yesterday you said you wanted to have dinner with Jing-ge, right? There's a good restaurant nearby, and things are all sorted out for today, so I'll treat you to dinner. Let's invite him along too.
Guo Fan didn't mind being teased by Han Ziming and nodded with a smile.
"Okay, I'll go get Lao Wu!"
After saying that, he left Han Ziming's company. He hadn't walked far when he arrived at Wu Jing's company. He found Wu Jing and asked him to have dinner together.
Guo Fan said, "Old Wu, Boss Han invited you to dinner. It's been a long time since we've gotten together."
Wu Jing asked, "Boss Han? It seems you've reached an agreement."