0020 【Director Xiaohu】
The Xinyuanzhuang Teahouse is actually not a building, but a teahouse that is very common in the old capital. It is transformed into a teahouse. The environment is elegant and has the charm of the old capital. Wan Xiaohu saw Xu Xianhai, the general manager of Yamei Film and Television in the seat next to the window.
The big backed hair was meticulously combed and his beard was shaved cleanly. If it weren't for the news revealed by Su Ya, Wan Xiaohu would definitely not believe it. This person had been a soldier and was clearly dressed as a successful business person.
"Uncle Hai, let me introduce you to you. This is Director Wan Xiaohu. Director Wan, this is General Manager Xu Xianhai." Su Ya introduced everyone.
"Hello, Manager Xu." Wan Xiaohu stretched out his hand with a reserved attitude.
A hint of surprise flashed in Xu Xianhai's eyes. Perhaps it was because Wan Xiaohu was too young, but just a flash of time, he quickly changed his smile: "Young people are so terrifying. When I see Xiao Hu, I feel like I am old. Xiao Hu, Xiao Ya, please sit down. What tea do you drink?"
"I'll drink Pu'er." Su Ya said to the waiter.
"I'm fine." Wan Xiaohu gave a popular answer.
"Just no more tea, give him a cup of Longjing." Said Sut nobody in the teahouse and restaurant, isn't it just a difficult thing to be like, Su Ya ordered a cup for Wan Xiaohu.
Drinking tea and talking about some boring topics casually, Wan Xiaohu was not in a hurry to get into the business, and Xu Xianhai was also calm. Only Su Ya, after waiting for a while, saw the two big men still quarreling, he immediately started talking speechlessly: "Uncle Hai, aren't you planning to release a movie? What do you think of "Waiting Alone" filmed by Director Wan and I?"
"Your movies invested by Su Ya, Uncle Hai must be selling his face. This way, Director Xiaohu, Uncle Hai is a veteran and has been in the film sales business for many years. Xiaoya has already told me the script of "Waiting Alone". It's not bad, but the story is a bit bad, but it has more comedy fun. I'll give you a high price of one million and get all the distribution rights. What do you think?" Xu Xianhai said casually.
Wan Xiaohu put down the teacup and asked, "The copyright sold to the movie channel is not included, right?"
"I don't want the copyright of the movie channel. Of course, you can't sell it to the movie channel during the year, as it will be delayed until the New Year."
Su Ya looked at Wan Xiaohu. One million distribution rights and one million movie channels, the total amount was two million, and the total investment was only 500,000, which was still very cost-effective.
Wan Xiaohu touched his chin and was hesitant. The copyright was sold for one million, which was not much, but he felt that it was a little too little. In 2000, the movie "Waiting Alone" was considered an excellent work. Even if it could not enter the cinema and was distributed on DVD, the sales volume would not be too bad.
In particular, the school also supports a place to participate in the college student film festival for the filming of students. Wan Xiaohu believes that after the promotion of the college student film festival, the reputation and popularity of "Waiting Alone" will be greatly improved, and there will be many buyers at that time.
Now it's sold for one million, which is a bit worthwhile.
"Actually, I never thought that the right to issue will be sold so soon. After all, the movie has not been filmed yet. We still have a college student film festival to participate in in the future, which is very beneficial to the promotion of the movie. Manager Xu, I feel that one million is a bit low." Wan Xiaohu was confident in the movie and decided to refuse the offer.
Xu Xianhai frowned, his voice faded a little: "Director Xiaohu, are you sure you heard it wrong? One million is still low? Xiaoya said that the total investment in this movie may not exceed 500,000. Moreover, you are all newcomers, the actors are students, and the directors are also students, and they still shoot with DVs. The market prospects are very risky. One million is a lot."
"I understand that Manager Xu's considerations are, yes, we are indeed a young crew, and everyone is newcomer. But making movies is not about building houses. Building houses requires veterans, and making movies requires creativity and sincerity. Old filmmakers can make movies that cannot be sold, new filmmakers can also make big-name movies. I am very confident in my movie "Waiting Alone".
After Wan Xiaohu finished speaking, he took a sip of tea and lived a life of rebirth. The biggest change was that he was more confident and calm. Wan Xiaohu had never been a person without talent, otherwise he would not have been admitted to the Director Department of Beijing Television with excellent results. It was just that he had always lacked the confidence and courage, so he would be very down in the future.
No more now, his confidence and courage can be said to be no director who is stronger than him!
With his talent, Wan Xiaohu has no reason to belittle himself.
"Waiting Alone", buying the issuance right by one million is not enough, far from enough!
Looking at Wan Xiaohu who was sitting firmly, Xu Xianhai didn't know whether to be angry or laugh. After looking at Su Ya, Su Ya silenced tea, as if she gave all the initiative to Wan Xiaohu to dominate. With a laugh, Xu Xianhai took a big sip of tea, and then said with a little exaggeration: "Young people, self-confidence is a good thing. I admire confident young people. But overconfidence is a conceit. I don't know what is worth buying a movie made in a DV."
"As long as the content is done well, there is no essential difference between whether it is DV shooting or film shooting. In foreign countries, there are countless examples of DV movies selling. Do you know "The Witch Blair" was just released last year and has exceeded 250 million US dollars worldwide. The audience is watching stories, not film."
"Haha, this is the best laugh I've ever heard. Do you think "Waiting Alone" can be compared with "The Witch Blair"?" Xu Xianhai sneered.
"It's not comparable, but it's not worthy of oneself." Wan Xiaohu still looked slow.
Xu Xianhai's smile gradually faded, and his tone became stiff: "Director Xiaohu, do you know why I came here today? Actually, I have no interest in "Waiting by Alone". I am giving Xiaoya a face, and I am a soldier under his father. One million is a birthday gift to Xiaoya. However, since you said it, I will be more generous. One million is not enough, right? Then one million is one million, are you satisfied? "
Su Ya couldn't sit still anymore and quickly said, "Uncle Hai, friendship is friendship, business is business. I'm sorry to say this."
Wan Xiaohu smiled: "Manager Xu, in Shangyan, I hope to be able to trade the distribution rights of "Waiting Alone". If Boss Xu is planning to give Su Ya a gift, then I will not speak. Su Ya is an investor and producer, and how to trade is her business. I just came here to set a price for my movie. In addition, I don't like this method, and I feel that this is degrading my movie."
"What qualifications do you think "Waiting Alone" is a movie worth one million?" Xu Xianhai stood up, each of which was 1.8 meters tall, looking down at Wan Xiaohu from a high place.
"Uncle Hai, is this too much?"
"Xiaoya, it's not that Uncle Hai said, it's fine if you invest in a newcomer, just play. But this newcomer is too ungrateful, Uncle Hai has to preach to him for you... Is that a 20-year-old boy like you able to play with? Don't say one million, your trash movie can be sold for 500,000 yuan, and I, Xu Xianhai, crawled out of the capital by himself. Do you know why I don't want the copyright of the movie channel? Because Yangliu won't buy it at all! Calling you Director Xiaohu is giving you a great face, don't be arrogant and be too arrogant!"
Wan Xiaohu finally knew why he had never heard of the character Xu Xianhai in the entertainment industry in the future.
If he has short-sighted eyes today, he will not be able to play in the movie industry.
"Producer Su, I can't decide how you want to sell copyright, but I'm sure "Waiting Alone" will shine at the College Student Film Festival. I hope you can endure it until after the film festival and then consider the sales matter. I'm going to rush back and continue shooting, so I'll say goodbye first."
Wan Xiaohu was not too angry. In terms of psychological age, he was in his thirties. Even if he couldn't do anything but his face was not changed, he could still learn to be calm and not be surprised by his honor and disgrace.
Chapter completed!