Chapter 86： Full of sincerity

Reduced to 80,000 US dollars, Ronan felt that it was still a bit high, and subconsciously wanted to keep the price down, but after thinking about it, he said, "Director Melnick, let's talk about your conditions first.

Daniel Malik licked his slightly dry lips, and said: "This film must be screened in theaters, and the number of theaters must not be less than..."

He originally wanted to talk about 1,000 homes, but after a pause, he changed his words: "No less than 500 homes!"

This is enough to ensure that his director’s name can be noticed by many media and film companies and even movie fans.

Ronan could see that Daniel Malick’s words were not over and did not interrupt.

"80,000 US dollars is the basic copyright transfer fee." Daniel Malik has not given up the idea of ​​striving for more favorable conditions for himself: "After the film is released, I ask for a box office bonus or a box office share."

Ronan still didn't speak, waiting for Daniel Malik to continue speaking, and then retort one by one after speaking, saving trouble.

For this, it is not too surprising. Negotiations, everyone wants good terms.

Daniel Malik continued: "The bonus and share increase with the box office amount. If the North American box office of this film can exceed 5 million U.S. dollars, I want a box office reward of no less than 300,000 U.S. dollars!"

"5 million dollars?" Tony couldn't help but said, "Can this film get half a million dollars at the box office?"

Ronan raised his hand to stop Tony from continuing, and then slowly said, "Director Melnick, do you know Hollywood movie distribution?"

"I..." Of course Daniel Malik would not admit: "Know some."

Ronan shook his head: "Five hundred theaters, what you said is really easy." He glanced at Daniel Malick: "Five hundred theaters means at least five hundred film copies. One film copy, from printing to From storage to transportation to insurance, the cost alone is $1,500."

Daniel Malik's face is a bit ugly: Is the condition I mentioned a bit too much?

Ronan said calmly: "500 copies cost 750,000 US dollars. How many small productions can this money buy? There are other publicity and distribution costs. How much risk should Relativity Entertainment take? The cost of the film is only two to three thousand US dollars, and millions of dollars or more have been invested."

He shook his head again: "You are not discussing business with me, you are robbing."

"This condition is to ensure the interests of both of us." Daniel Malik tried his best to defend.

Roger said directly: "You are just ensuring that your interests are maximized. Business cooperation is about win-win. According to your terms, Relativity Entertainment will incur huge losses."

He sighed, "That's it."

Tony stood up directly: "Forget it, Ronan. There are small production videos outside, which are much better than this DV video."

One of the purposes of negotiation is to make the other party think that what he has is not worth what he thinks.

Obviously, this DV video film called "Blair the Witch" is a shabby no matter how it looks.

Ronan watched the roadside show yesterday. This film is very different from the impression. Judging from the director's editing, it is really bad and weak.

Even if I think about it, a person who is too poor to use DV to make a movie will not be so capable.

"Wait...wait." Seeing that the attempt was unsuccessful, Daniel Malik quickly said: "You can talk about the conditions, isn't cooperation just to eliminate differences?"

Ronan stopped talking nonsense, and said: "80,000 US dollars, a one-time buyout of all copyrights, including the sequel."

Negotiations cannot be blindly high-pressure. After suppressing Daniel Malik, he also began to give some sweetness: "In the future, it will be shown in North America in no less than 50 theaters; when appropriate, we will hold media for the film. Yes, it will be guaranteed that no less than 10 media will participate in interviews with directors and other key creative personnel."

Hearing this, Daniel Malik's eyes lit up. Being famous means that there will be a broader development in the future.

Ronan continued: "In addition to theaters, we will also fully push this film into video tapes, DVDs, TV stations and Internet new media and many other rebroadcast channels, so that more audiences can see this work directed by Melek."

It may be the psychological difference brought about by suppression. Daniel Malik feels that these conditions are still acceptable.

This is the effect Ronan wants to achieve.

Of course, Ronan is very clear about one thing. If it can develop as envisaged, the film will still need the cooperation of Daniel Malik and other creators in the future.

For example, the negative impact caused by this will be carried by the creators such as Daniel Malik.

Therefore, there must be appropriate incentives.

"If we cooperate, we must win-win. This is the philosophy that Relativity Entertainment and I have always adhered to." Ronan looked particularly generous: "If this film can get a million dollars in box office in North America in the future, no..."

Ronan is particularly sincere: "As long as the total income of the film can reach 500,000 US dollars, Relativity Entertainment will take out 50,000 US dollars as a one-time reward for the main creators of the crew!"

Regardless of the future film revenue, there is only a $50,000 reward.

Who can think of things too far? Most people will be tempted by immediate benefits.

Especially after sternly rejecting the so-called progressive bonus and sharing, Ronan took the initiative to join the box office bonus, which made Daniel Malik feel full of sincerity.

Besides his sincerity, he can also notice that the other party is really not very optimistic about this film.

Ronan emphasized: "The terms I mentioned above are all noted in the contract."

Daniel Malik finally nodded and said, "Yes."

Anyway, I made a lot of money.

"I also have a request." Ronan didn't wait for Daniel Malik to answer, so he said directly: "All the main creators need to cooperate with the announcement and distribution of the film before and after the release, and must sign the relevant contract. Of course, the promotion will use you as the protagonist. "

"Also, I will edit the film appropriately to meet the needs of the screening. You have to provide all the shooting materials."

Daniel Malik thought there were any special and strict requirements, but he did not expect it to be such a clause that would help increase his reputation, so he immediately responded: "No problem."

Ronan said: "I will go to watch other films later, and I can't delay too much time on one project. I hope that our cooperation can be written as soon as possible."

Daniel Malik thought about it and said: "The main creative staff of the crew, I am the only one in Park City with Adiyato.

"It's okay." Ronan said casually: "You provide your contact information. After the film festival is over, I will ask people from the company to find them to sign the contract. By the way, you greet them in advance."

"Yes." Daniel Malik has no problem.

Daniel Malik went to contact his partner, Ronan also called the department in charge of the film festival’s transaction. The Saint Denis Film Festival was originally a platform for exhibitions and transactions, and the organizing committee also provided supporting services.

Ronan called back, patted Tony's arm, and praised: "It works well."

Tony shook his head: "I found out. Compared with you, I am too tender."

Ronan laughed and said: "This is an illusion caused by the unequal status in the negotiation. I am the distributor, and I am naturally located at the upper level of the food chain, and he is the producer at the lower level. Although my distributor lacks confidence, but His producer is worse."

The two chatted for a few words, and Daniel Malik came back soon.

This deal is also agreed.

On the afternoon of the same day, Ronan and Daniel Malick submitted relevant materials. Under the witness of the organizing committee staff and lawyers, Ronan officially signed the copyright transfer agreement of "Blair the Witch" on behalf of Shahai Entertainment and Daniel Malick. It also registered a copyright change in the Copyright Bureau, and the transaction was officially completed.

Ronan got the film and went to the film festival with Tony for two more days. He didn’t see any valuable small productions, those multi-million-dollar or tens of million-dollar independent films, the theory of relativity between him and the new student. In terms of it, there is no value.

Soon, Ronan returned to Los Angeles with Blair the Witch.