Super entertainment red envelope

Chapter 577 Buy everything you can!
The VAM agreement first appeared in the financial world. It refers to an agreement between the investor and the financing party regarding the uncertain situation in the future. If the agreed conditions appear, the investor can exercise a right; if the agreed conditions do not appears, the financier exercises a right.

After capital entered the film industry, it also introduced the concept of "VAM", which was originally called "guaranteed release" in the film industry.

The so-called "guaranteed release" was originally a gambling agreement signed between the producer and the distributor before the film was released.

According to the agreement, the two parties confirm a certain amount. Regardless of the final box office of the film, the producer can lock in a high income in advance, and the distributor will have priority in obtaining additional income when the actual box office exceeds this amount.

The financial situation is ever-changing, and the "guarantee" is no longer limited to the distributor and producer, and there will be different types of "guarantee agreements" in a movie.

The general "guaranteed issuance" is different, and the "guaranteed issuance" earns extra income.

For example, if the minimum guarantee is 10 billion, then the part after the box office exceeds 10 billion, except for the theater share, business tax, publicity commission and special fund, all are earned by the issuer, and have nothing to do with the investor or producer.

But if it is less than 10 billion, the investor and the producer do not need to pay a penny. Instead, the issuer has to make up the promised difference to the producer and investor.

The one proposed by Lei Shanhe is not a "guaranteed release", but a gambling agreement between the investor and the producer.

It is equivalent to Li Zhifan's promise to Lei Shanhe to get a billion box office, and Lei Shanhe will invest [-] million in him.

If the final box office is less than one billion, not only will Li Zhifan not get a dime share, but he will even have to make up the difference and pay Lei Shanhe.

Calculated according to the general movie box office share agreement, out of a box office of 10 billion, the producer can get about 4.5 million in share, and the cost of 2 million is removed, and the remaining 2.5 million is all owned by Lei Shanhe, the sole investor.

To put it simply, if Lei Shanhe doesn't get enough 2.5 million in the end, Li Zhifan and the man will need to make up for the shortfall.

Li Zhifan didn't know how much the final box office of the movie "Wolf Warrior 2" was in another world, but I heard it mentioned in the group the year before last. At that time, many people congratulated Wu Jing, sometimes 30 billion, sometimes 50 billion, so Li Zhifan I still have a bottom line in my heart, and there is a record of "Operation Mekong", which surpasses "Operation Mekong".

"Success! Then thank you, Boss Lei!"

Li Zhifan clasped his hands together and stood up to pay his respects, "Then this cooperation is settled, I guarantee that the box office will definitely reach one billion!"

"Haha, I just like your straightforward temperament!"

Lei Shanhe smiled and said, "Then come and sign the contract next Monday! After signing the contract, I will transfer the money in five times."

"Succeed, I have to go to the Beijing military area right away to find Director Wei of their film and television center. There are a lot of procedures to be approved. I'm afraid I won't have a relaxing time in the past six months!"

Li Zhifan said slightly jokingly, mainly to laugh at himself, but since it was decided, he didn't think about turning back.

Lei Shanhe personally sent Li Zhifan to the underground parking lot, and gave him a business card before leaving: "This is an old comrade of mine. If it is difficult to deal with it in the military area, you can find him!"

"Can you lend me a tank and cannon?" Li Zhifan asked casually, taking it as a joke.

"Let's not talk about tanks, fighter jets and aircraft carriers are all fine! Sea, land and air are all fine!"

Lei Shanhe said seriously, "Don't think too much about it, he's just an old comrade in arms and has no other relationship, but I ask him for help, as long as it doesn't violate the principle, I can help you!"

"Okay! Thank you again!"

Li Zhifan got into the car, rolled down the window and waved goodbye to Lei Shanhe.

Time was tight and tasks were heavy, but the process was much easier than Li Zhifan thought.

Film and Television Culture and Art Center of Beijing Military Area Command.

In the office, Wei Chaoxian, the director of the center, has been waiting for Li Zhifan for a long time.

This is the first time he has valued a person so much since he became the director. Cooperating with Li Zhifan is not just about making a movie. When "Operation Mekong" was released, it opened up the market for the combination of political films and commercial films. These film and television art centers within the system began to seek new breakthroughs and gained a lot of sweetness.

The same is true for the Beijing Military Region, but apart from the successful launch of some excellent TV dramas in recent years, the film market has not gained any advantage. The main reason is the lack of themes and scripts.

Although I don't know what Li Zhifan is going to shoot this time, but the above still explained that we must treat it seriously, with enthusiasm, and with focus!
"Director Wei!"

Li Zhifan didn't talk nonsense, and took out the script as soon as he came up, "This is the script, here is a copy for you, please read it, and give us a lot of advice, suggestions, and support."

"Hahaha, Xiao Li! You really are in a hurry!"

Director Wei took over the script, "Since this is the case, let's get down to business. I'm not a person who likes to chatter. What's your theme this time? Where are you planning to shoot? What military resources will you need to use? "

"Special forces!"

Li Zhifan said, "In addition to our domestic film and television bases, I plan to go to Africa to shoot scenes. You know, the subject of special forces is not suitable for any place in China, so I chose a foreign country, and it is Africa."

Wei Chaoxian frowned: "But active special forces are performing missions abroad, and they are all top secret. Even if they are declassified, they must communicate with the local government and the military. You..."

"No, no, no!" Li Zhifan waved his hands again and again, and laughed, "It's not an active soldier, it's a retired special forces soldier. The harmony of the story is about even if you take off your military uniform, you still have to keep in mind the duty of a soldier. The spirit of being dangerous and brave to save lives, and at the same time, this film also hopes to show the outside world the quality of our country's outstanding soldiers, even a retired soldier is very outstanding!"

"Oh!"

Hearing this, Wei Chaoxian relaxed a lot, "In this case, what resources do you need?"

"There is a page in the script that is specially marked!"

Li Zhifan stepped forward to open the page of the script for Wei Chaoxian, "You can read it!"

Wei Chaoxian looked at it several times and said, "It's okay to have people, but this tank..."

"My requirements are not high, just retire!"

Li Zhifan quickly said, "Even the tanks from the 70s and [-]s are fine, and the tanks exported to foreign countries are the best!"

"Oh, that's easy!"

Wei Chaoxian nodded and said, "How about the Type 76? The old one was made in China and retired in the late 90s. There seem to be a few left in the warehouse in the Inner Mongolia division. I'll contact them for you."

"And look at that warship..."

"I'll help you contact the XX Fleet!" Wei Chaoxian said, "It's easy to talk if they agree."

"Thank you, Director Wei!" Li Zhifan said, "Then let's talk about production issues!"

"As soon as the news of your movie shooting spread, many people must be chasing after you to invest, right?" Wei Chaoxian said with a smile, "We don't ask too much, just 10% of the box office share from the producer will be fine!"

"Well, this is acceptable!" Li Zhifan said, "However, I signed an investment betting agreement with the investor, Lei Wei Technology. The one billion box office guarantee is guaranteed. After this amount, we will take all the producers' share, so Director Wei , I hope you understand this."

"So how much box office are you confident you'll get in the end?"

Wei Chaoxian said, "It won't be lower than "Operation Mekong", right?"

"Don't worry, no!"

Li Zhifan said, "I debuted, directed and acted in two dramas, each of which was worth more than one billion yuan, so I am still very confident in this! If Director Wei is not at ease, I can give you 15% of the share, how? ?”

"15..."

Wei Chaoxian made some calculations in his heart, and said with a smile, "Since we will take all of the more than one billion producer share, 15% is probably low, right?"

"Then Director Wei means..."

"20%!"

Wei Chaoxian compared two fingers, "If it's 20, I can cover your actor's training without paying extra."

Li Zhifan asked further: "Does it include the use of bullets?"

"Haha!" Wei Chaoxian said with a smile, "It's kind of interesting, you all use prop guns for filming, what real bullets do you want!"

"Then you have to practice your touch!"

Li Zhifan spread his hands and said, "Don't worry, it won't take much, and the shooting lessons will be arranged by you!"

"Then I understand!"

Wei Chaoxian said with a smile, "The cost of bullets is not expensive for your stars. We can also arrange it reasonably. It is free to try within the stipulated class hours. How about paying for the overtime?"

Li Zhifan thought for a while, nodded and said, "Deal!"

……

night.

Kyoto Dynasty Hotel.

Li Zhifan rushed over without stopping, and there were already nine people waiting in the box.

"Sorry for the long wait, everyone!"

Li Zhifan came up and said, "I punished myself with three cups. I just came back from SJS and the road was blocked!"

"It's okay! We've all just arrived, too."

Several people are polite.

For the second seat, there are distributors, and there are also representatives of theaters.

There are currently 48 theaters in the country, of which the five major theaters basically have their own distribution companies, and the remaining small theaters are handed over to agency distribution companies. The nine people present today have covered most of the country's theaters. Distributors, the rest of China Film can be discussed.

What was discussed at the wine table was just cooperation intentions and memorandums.

Generally speaking, as long as a movie with such a large investment has passed the filming review and obtained the Dragon Label, it will not worry about distribution. It is nothing more than a distribution commission.

"Zhifan, this time there are two movies, there has been no such precedent in China for a long time!"

"That's right! One set of crew, two plays, and big investment and big production, no one dares to do like you now!"

After drinking, everyone said that Li Zhifan's move this time was too risky.

Many of these people have known each other since filming "Baby Project", and they have been friends for several years. Otherwise, Li Zhifan would not have contacted these people before the filming started. Naturally, they also spoke from the bottom of their hearts about Li Zhifan's adventure plan this time. .

"rest assured!"

Li Zhifan waved his hand, "Strictly speaking, I'm only in charge of "Wolf Warrior", and the other one is just a cameo."

"Oh! Then I can rest assured!"

"Let me just say, Zhifan can't be that kind of reckless person, and now the outside world says you are playing dual games."

"It's not me playing double play!"

Li Zhifan said with a smile, "It's us men helping film and television. This kind of example is also very common in other film and television companies? Those big film and television companies open more than a dozen dramas at the same time a year, and the leading artists they advocate participate in four or five movies at the same time." Playing is also normal!"

"Hey, the capital market and the film industry are all ruined. Artists who participate in four or five films at the same time are all trying to sell face!"

"Don't talk about it, we are also a party of capital, isn't it all for money?!"

"Hahaha, yes, yes! But what we do in distribution, can't compare to yours in theaters. You're meddling in our distribution business, and you're stealing our jobs!"

"Then let's buy you? Do you want to go back and discuss with your boss?"

"Forget it, I'm just a manager, not a shareholder!"

"..."

The wine tables were scattered, it was already two o'clock in the night.

Li Zhifan returned home, fell asleep on the bed.

The assistant who sent him back tidied up a bit and rested in the guest room. He still has something to do tomorrow morning, so he has to get up early.

……

The next day, in the morning.

On the way to the film and television base.

Li Zhifan was sitting in the back row with his mobile phone browsing the shopping mall of the red envelope group.

He opened Wu Jing's store and bought everything he could buy.

"Guns and Shooting Techniques", 200 red envelopes!
"Bought it!"

"Special Forces Skills", 500 red envelopes!
"Bought it!"

"Military Combat Techniques", 200 red envelopes!
"Bought it!"

"Tank Stance Technique"!
"Aircraft Stance Technology"!
"Car Stance Technology"!
"I bought it, I bought it, I bought it all..."

Li Zhifan muttered while consuming.

The assistant in front turned around and asked doubtfully, "Brother Zhifan, what are you buying?"

"Um……"

Li Zhifan touched his lips and thought to himself: You shouldn't have made a sound.

But he still made up a suitable reason: "Buy some things online, this is not going to start shooting soon, prepare in advance!"

"Oh!" The assistant thought for a while and said, "Well, I have a letter reading group where you can get coupons. There are coupons for all major e-commerce platforms. How about..."

"no need!"

Li Zhifan said, "We can afford it!"

"OK then!"

The assistant stuck out his tongue, rich is rich, and they can't compare with those who make small money!

After more than two hours.

Huairou, Hongluo Lake film and television base.

An off-road vehicle slammed to a stop in front of the gate of the base, leaving deep ruts.

"How is it here?"

The assistant had done research on the film and television bases around the capital the day before, and there were only two film and television bases suitable for filming modern, military, and war scenes. This was their first stop.

"Go in and see!"

Li Zhifan put on sunglasses and a hat, shrank the collar of his down jacket, and got out of the car.

As soon as a few people arrived at the door, the old guard shouted: "Stop! The film and television base is currently closed, and you are not allowed to enter without a pass!"

"that……"

The assistant stepped forward and said, "Hi, sir! I talked to Director Qu on the phone yesterday!"

(End of this chapter)