The Ace Producer - Chapter 38

Unexpectedly, just after finishing the accounts for Rong Chengyue, Ye Zhen was also urged to pay the bills.

Director Chen sent his son Aying over to ask for money: “The screenwriter made a version of the script outline, and I passed it here. According to the rules, if you write later, if you are a producer, you have to give someone an advance payment.” payment.”

Ye Zhen knew that it would cost money to pull up the team, but she didn’t expect it to be so fast, so she turned to her assistant AMY and said, “Has the project funds allocated to us by the finance side arrived yet?”

“It’s here,” AMY checked, “A total of 40 million has been approved, and 10 million has been received.”

“Go through the process first and give the screenwriter an advance payment.”

“OK.”

Ah Ying asked for the money, and added with a smile: “My dad and Li Supervisor have done the calculations. In the current market, this drama wants to show the expected effect. Based on 30 episodes, the shooting period is three months, and the budget It’s about 120 million yuan, thanks to Xi Daxing’s friendly price.

So, next, please ask Producer Ye to work hard and raise money for the project. “

Ye Zhen resisted the urge to hold back her forehead: “The great director Chen Ming is said in the industry to ‘die for money’, it seems that he is not in vain.”

“My dad said that this time, with Producer Li and Producer Ye here, he should get his money back.”

“…”

After sending Ah Ying away, Ye Zhen was lying in the office thinking about the money, AMY looked up and said, “Actually, the financial manager also made a note saying that if Producer Ye feels that the money is not enough, you can ask the president to go through the special approval process.”

“Need not.”

At present, various companies are doing film and television, even their own projects, they all tend to diversify their investment to reduce risks. To put it bluntly, it is to make money together, and to lose money together. This is a market strategy and has nothing to do with whether to take money or not.

As an urban idol drama, “President” has a budget of 120 million yuan, and Rongyu has approved 40 million yuan, accounting for one-third, and is already the main investor.

To increase the ratio again, everyone knows what to rely on.

Although she doesn’t have the experience of “begging for money” everywhere, Ye Zhen feels that she is not reduced to the point where she has not done anything and just waited for the president’s “soft rice”.

But helplessly, she really doesn’t have much resources in the entertainment industry. Except for Rongyu, she doesn’t know anyone from other film and television companies. Is it possible that she really wants to take the PPT and go door-to-door to sell projects?

Ye Zhen thought about it all afternoon, and in the end, she changed from how to find a film and television company to recommend projects, to how should she go to her senior brothers and sisters who are engaged in finance, and lobby to see if anyone plans to project a video project? After all, the film and television industry market is currently optimistic, and there is still a lot of hot money willing to come in.

Well, no matter how you think about it, she is still better at the latter.

When Rong Chengjue opened the door and came in, what he saw was this scene. Ye Zhen was lying on the table, with a distressed look on her face, and her eyes were rolling around.

Finally, she was a bit lively as a girl of her age should be.

“Do you want to eat?” Rong Chengjue put the ice cream in front of her and said, “It was confiscated from Xi Gu. His agent said that he gained another three catties. If he eats it again, he will not be able to see anyone.”

Ye Zhen took the ice cream with peace of mind and ate it.

Rong Chengjue brushed up a bunch of her hair and held it in his hand: “Do you know how to raise the money for the project?”

“I was thinking,” Ye Zhen took a mouthful of ice cream and said, “In short, I won’t need your special approval from the president.”

“Oh,” Rong Chengjue chuckled, “Of course.”

Unexpectedly, he would answer like this, Ye Zhen raised her head in surprise, and saw that Rong Chengjue was also looking down at her, and she was clearly visible in her black eyes. For some reason, she felt a little hot, so she stretched out her hand to block it, “Stay away from me,” she said, “The heat is blowing onto my ice cream.”

Rong Chengjue followed her gestures, backed down, and when she withdrew her hand, leaned over again, and said in her ear: “Spending your own money is not a skill, senior brother is here to teach you how to spend other people’s money.” How is it, do you need help, junior sister?”

“You mean,” Ye Zhen’s eyes lit up, “teach me how to get investment from other film and television companies?”

Rong Chengjue blinked at her: “Including, but not limited to.”

“Tell me.”

“In fact, there are many kinds of film and television companies. There are comprehensive ones like Rongyu, and there are also specialized film and television production companies, publicity companies, and project investment companies. Therefore, we must first understand the nature of these companies, and then either attract investment or seek resources. The way of cooperation, cost reduction, I will ask Azhan to sort out the specific information for you.”

This is what Ye Zhen urgently needs now, she said seriously: “Thank you.”

“Why are you in such a hurry to thank me?” Rong Chengjue said with a smile, “I haven’t finished yet.”

“oh.”

“The above is about the traditional cooperation model. Nowadays, the concept of IP culture and pan-entertainment is prevalent, and many industries are infiltrating each other. Therefore, since the book “President” was serialized on the Penguin app, it was also published, and the game was sold. Copyright, then you can also ask her owners of these copyrights to see if they are interested in investing, and jointly interact and jointly develop this IP.”

Ye Zhen nodded, feeling quite enlightened.

“And, I personally recommend you a relatively new cooperation model.”

“What?”

Rong Chengjue said: “Look for a platform party and seek ‘purchasing with investment’.”

“Purchasing with investment?” Ye Zhen really doesn’t know much about this.

Rong Chengjue nodded and explained in detail: “To put it simply, it is to let the TV station or video website invest first, so as to replace the cost of buying the copyright at the end. For them, this can intervene in the production of the project from the very beginning. process, ensure quality, and reduce risk.

For us, it can not only solve part of the funding problem, but also solve the issue problem, which is also good for the smooth progress of the project. If other companies see that there is a platform party to invest in shares, it may be easier to talk about it.

So it should be considered a good cooperation mode, and you can consider it as a priority. “

Ye Zhen nodded: “Understood.”

“So,” Rong Chengjue leaned over and said, “Now you don’t have to frown, and you don’t need to think about going back to the teacher’s school to play the autumn wind, huh?”

Ye Zhen couldn’t help wrinkling her nose: “What do you mean by ‘returning to the teacher’s gate to fight the autumn wind’? I’m obviously just using resources rationally.”

“The problem is, Professor Lin has already said that I am not good enough for you,” Rong Chengjue took her hand and stroked his chest, with a repentant look on his face, “so if you have anything to do, you must first talk to me.” I said, don’t just go back like this, I’m afraid I won’t be able to carry Professor Lin’s stack of math test papers, you know?”

“Pfft—” I was serious for a while, and I was playing tricks again. Ye Zhen withdrew her hand: “President, you are too worried. Professor Lin has recently held a heavy position in Rongcheng’s stock, so I should not embarrass you for the time being.”

After a pause, she said again: “By the way, there is one thing I want to clarify with you, the president. If I find the platform and successfully reach the cooperation of ‘purchasing with investment’, the project funds will be resolved, but the distribution department Sides, permissions and income…”

Rong Chengjue said cheerfully: “If you have any needs, just ask the distribution department. If Du Lexin and Rong Chengyue don’t cooperate, just say it’s my fault.”

It seems that I can find a way to find out the account on February 13th in advance, Ye Zhen raised her head and smiled: “Thank you.”

Also, sorry.