Disaster Artist

"I think we should hurry up."

Just a simple sentence, but he could feel the worry inadvertently revealed in Ji Xu's words, he didn't hide it, and said it directly.

"I'm worried that Streamer Films may detect our move at any time, either they preempt our acquisition, or they interfere with it and sabotage the acquisition."

"Then we really don't have much chance."

After all, they are small workshops without the capital to spend money.

Lu Qian nodded lightly in agreement, he also thought of this, so after careful consideration, he asked Yu Shao for help.

"If I were the streamer film industry, I would patiently hold on until you start negotiating the offer and enter the final stage, and then report a slightly higher number to seek acquisition."

"The numbers, don't be too outrageous, it doesn't exceed your existing financial capabilities, naturally, you will increase the price, and then hang you up and down like this, like a cat-and-mouse game, slowly and gradually Squeeze the liquidity out of your pocket and allow you to complete acquisitions at premium figures.”

Not a deal breaker, but price gouging, like an auction.

Anyway, there are so many Lanchuan movies, one more Lu Qian is not much, and one less Lu Qian is a lot. There is no need for Liuguang Films to rush to kill the fire, but to play it step by step, this is the most interesting, and also It can make Lu Qian the most uncomfortable—

In fact, the most cruel thing in the world is not that there is no hope, nor that hope appears and then is extinguished, but that a little bit of hope is vaguely seen, but it is still impossible to touch, and then just sighs and breathes a sigh of relief. Close at hand and far away in the world, tormented without life or death.

Until the oil runs out and the lamp runs out, and then let the hope fade away.

Ji Xu looked at Lu Qian as if she saw a monster:

Does that work?

Lu Qian looked very calm, and shrugged lightly.

"Student Ji, this is the basic routine of a big company, okay?"

Ji Xudu swallowed a mouthful of saliva, although he knew that those big companies should have more means, but looking at Lu Qian's understatement, he couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine.

"...Haha, does Liuguang Pictures know that you are so perverted?"

"Even if you know, do you think things will change?"

In the eyes of Liuguang Film Industry, Lu Qian is an ant that can be crushed to death with just one finger. How could they care?

But no one thought that, with a little negligence, "unfriending" was born.

So, here comes the opportunity.

Ji Xu couldn't help laughing, thinking that it was a bit funny that Liuguang Pictures was caught off guard, wait, is this the right time to "can't help laughing"? He felt as if he had become perverted because of Lu Qian's relationship.

Shaking his head quickly, Ji Xu withdrew his attention, "In short, we need to speed up. I have found two suitable targets now, and I think we can evaluate them."

Two options, not much, but at least a start.

Unfortunately, both options have their own drawbacks.

One is of the right size, with production departments, distribution channels, publicity teams, etc., and has produced several well-known works, but has a debt of 30 million; Cut the price to get rid of this hot potato, but there is no distribution channel.

As I thought before, it is still not that easy to open up a situation among thousands of film companies in Lanchuan just by relying on Ji Xu's connections——

Like the stock market, inside information is actually an asset. But insider information is insider information because no one can get it easily.

During the past period of time, Ji Xu and Lu Qianbing have been busy with different things, but the situation and dilemma they faced are similar.

This also means that some things really need to be taken seriously, because it has slowly started to affect their work, and as time goes by, the impact may become larger and larger, just like the gate film industry selectively gave up distribution channels. , some problems will come back after all.

"Let's wait two more days."

Lu Qian gave his own suggestion.

"Ah, I haven't had time to tell you that the main cast of 'The Raid' has been found."

Then Lu Qian briefly explained the ins and outs of Yu Shao, because Lu Qian and Ji Xu mentioned something that someone was following, so Ji Xu reacted immediately, until Lu Qian said that he asked Yu Shao for help, Ji Xu gradually revealed A pensive look.

Lu Qian noticed Ji Xu's expression and asked with concern.

"What? Do you think it's wrong?"

Ji Xu shook his head, "Not really."

"I trust your judgment, what's more, we have been wandering outside the circle now, and we really need an entry point to open up the situation. Maybe this agent is an opportunity."

"What I'm more curious about is which agency he belongs to. After all, it's impossible for the agency to ignore the wink of the film company."

What role do brokerage companies and brokers play?

It can be simply understood as a "spokesperson". They are responsible for discussing job opportunities, remuneration and other trivial matters on behalf of the artists. They are responsible for contacting film companies, producers, and casting directors to find suitable job opportunities. They are also responsible for " "Bad Guy" characters take on those scoldings to protect the artist.

An excellent top-level agent, sitting on the top contacts and resources in the industry, including film companies, media reporters, directors and producers, etc., can easily help artists win at the starting point.

It is precisely because of this that the relationship between the brokerage company and the film company is mutual cooperation and mutual restraint.

On the one hand, the brokerage company needs to please the film company, because the film project is still in the hands of the latter, and the film company provides these job opportunities; on the other hand, the brokerage company restricts the film company again, and they need to obtain more remuneration for their artists More perks.

Only twenty-five years ago~www.novelmt.com~ the film industry was still dominated by the production company, and everyone including actors, directors, screenwriters, and other crew members were all workers, and they were paid basically by The film company has the final say, and the migrant workers have no say.

Then, at that time, an old-fashioned agency decided to seize the opportunity to open up the situation. They first obtained higher remuneration for several actors, and then joined forces with other agencies to pressure the film company. In the end of the tug-of-war negotiations, the brokerage firm won.

As a result, only now can artists have such a level of remuneration, and there is even a "100 million club", that is, top artists in the pyramid who can earn 100 million for one movie. Until now, this is still the top salary in the industry. benchmark.

About fifteen years ago, another agency teamed up again to break the blockade of the film company for the second time. In addition to the fixed remuneration, it also won the opportunity for actors and directors to share box office dividends. Film companies, distribution companies, and major theater chains share box-office profits on an equal footing.

Therefore, the relationship between the brokerage company and the film company is also intricate. In the confrontation of the game of interests, the advantages and disadvantages of both sides are fluid.