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Chapter 64 The situation has not collapsed

In the reception room of the luxurious suite, Ronan received Hassan and his group of five.

"This script is very interesting." Hassan was obviously the leader, saying, "It's much more interesting than the story of "The Human Purge".

Ronan said the truth: "But if you want to shoot the ideal result, it will cost more."

Hussein responded: "We believe in Mr. Anderson's ability."

"You have read the plan and script, and I'm focusing on a few points." Ronan continued to maintain his consistent image: "The director of this film is James Huang, who is the director of "The Human Purge Plan". An excellent director is very important to the film, and I believe that some of them also understand this."

Aziz said first: "Is the chance of success higher?"

Ronan smiled: "It's true." He said: "In addition, this film is more investment than "Human Purge Plan", has a longer filming time, and has a longer fund recovery cycle."

Hassan nodded slightly: "We understand."

"Okay." Ronan pointed to the plan: "Besides these, you have any questions, just ask."

Hassan asked several people with his eyes and said with a smile: "This plan is very detailed, let's talk about the investment process."

Of course Ronan would not object: "Yes."

Hassan said: "The five of us jointly invested US$8 million to invest in the project "God of Death". The return on investment is consistent with the contract of the Human Clearance Plan. If a legal dispute arises, Abu Dhabi is the place where the contract is executed. The maximum time for the contract cannot exceed three years. If you settle the project income, you need to settle the investment income with us immediately."

He emphasized again: "Like the videos shown tonight, our names and avatars will be displayed in the prelude of the film."

Ronan thought for a moment and said, "No problem." He smiled and said, "I have some requirements, too."

Hassan nodded: "Please speak."

Because I don’t understand the Hollywood model, the other party’s request was not too much. Ronan just said: “You must not interfere in the production, distribution and various operations of the film. I need professional people to do professional things.”

Hearing this, Hassan laughed, Ronan Anderson was still the honest American.

"I can guarantee this," he said. "We believe in Mr. Anderson's professionalism."

The two sides reached an agreement on the main terms that there will be basically no problems with this investment cooperation. The rest are some details, and Ronan can be handed over to Robert for discussion later.

Two days later, the two sides successfully signed the contract, and Ronan also received his first investment in his second trip to Abu Dhabi.

During this period, he took time to read the script called "Arab Life".

This script is directed at ordinary people in the UAE. Although there is a lot of content that shows the wealth of Abu Dhabi, the theme tends to show the dark side of society.

How to say it? This is a realistic book.

It is very consistent with the normal situation of human society. As long as people with a slightly clear mind know that no country or society will have only a better side.

In addition, with Ronan's eyes, it is not difficult to judge that this is a film that is seriously literary.

Once a literary film is shot, the focus will often fall on the dark side.

Subsequently, financing will be held on time.

A five-member team led by Hassan was also happily invited to appear at the financing meeting held by Shahai Entertainment for "The God of Death is Coming".

The Human Purge Plan is being screened in Abu Dhabi, and the project investors are rewarded. There are recommendations from the Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau and the famous comrade Saleh from the road leader said that this financing will be much smoother than the first time.

For example, the first financing meeting was held for three days, and except for the funds from the Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau, it actually only raised US$3 million.

With the foundation of success, it is much easier to raise funds again. This time, the financing meeting will reach an intention to invest 12 million US dollars and actually sign a contract to raise 7 million US dollars.

In this way, the project "The God of Death" has raised $15 million. Although it is a bit different from the ideal $20 million, the news brought by Saleh has basically approved the investment of "Ace Agent", with the investment amount likely to be around $25 million.

The project "Ace Agent" can be said to be an important reason why the Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau continues to support Shahai Entertainment.

Ronan cannot give up this project with a very limited audience, not only because "The God of Death is Coming" is short of $5 million from its ideal budget, but also related to the funds for Shahai Entertainment to acquire the issuing company.

Even though it is only the late 1990s and the US dollar is still strong, the issuing companies with slightly more comprehensive distribution channels cannot be obtained without tens of millions of dollars.

If you can buy a company with a complete issuance channel for just a few million dollars, or easily establish an issuance channel, there will not be so many production companies willing to endure the high commissions of the issuance company.

For example, in the early 1990s, many other films produced by the famous Carlock Pictures, including "Terminator 2", were all released by other companies.

Similarly, Orian, the producer of "The Silence of the Lambs".

Although he did not formally contact the Embassy Film Company, Ronan was determined to solve the distribution problem.

It’s just right to take some investment back from Abu Dhabi.

After the financing meeting, the investment from the investment bureau has not yet been approved.

Ronan accepted Mansour's invitation to attend a small meeting, and brought suggestions for the script for "Life in Arabia".

He is still seeking investment from the Investment Bureau. Mansour formally consulted his opinions, so of course he should take them seriously.

"This script was handed over by a Frenchman to Mansour."

Walking up the corridor of the building, Ronan told Robert about the news he had inquired from Saleh: "The news of financing for the Human Investment Plan has gradually spread, and it is not the only one who is targeting Abu Dhabi."

Robert had a headache: "There are so many people coming here, and it is easy to make mistakes."

Ronan nodded slightly and whispered: "After this time, please pause here in Abu Dhabi. You can't wait until something really has a big problem."

Maybe there will be no problem once, it will be fine twice, and even three times will go smoothly. If there are too many times, it will never go smoothly. Now the information between the two sides is not equal. Abu Dhabi doesn’t understand Hollywood, but they can’t never understand it forever.

Robert said several times that making movies is not as good as professional financing, but can control the greed in his heart. He then said: "Now it's just a Frenchman. Once he successfully raises the financing, the British, Italian and Germans may all follow him."

Luo Nanxin agreed and said, "It's time for us to change our goals."

Shahai Entertainment is in its infancy and requires a large amount of funds. The company has limited working capital, so it can only find a way to borrow chickens to lay eggs.

Besides, movies are still high-risk investments. Isn’t this stupid when the company uses its own money to make movies at the beginning?

Only when the company has sufficient funds and strong risk resistance can it become one of the many choices if it invests and takes selfies.

Robert reminded again: "When we settle funds for these two projects, we don't have to come here in person, and international settlement is not a big trouble."

Obviously, he was worried that something would go wrong and could not go back.

After all, this is Abu Dhabi, not Los Angeles.

"Don't worry." Ronan patted his arm: "The situation has not yet collapsed."

Robert couldn't help but shake his head and smile: Indeed, it's still far from the collapse.

The two of them came near the door of the conference room, and a middle-aged man in a suit suddenly walked over.

Ronan glanced at him and found that the man seemed to be a mixed race with a bit of Arab appearance.

"Are you Ronan Anderson from Shahai Entertainment?" The man said a little weird in English.

Ronan could hear that the man said with a French accent, "I am. May I ask..."

Before this was finished, French English sounded again: "Didn't you raise $15 million? Haven't you left yet? You can't be too greedy!"

Luo Nan first wondered, and then thought about who this person was.
Chapter completed!
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