It was reduced to 80,000 US dollars, and Ronan felt that it was still a bit high. He subconsciously wanted to continue to lower the price, but after thinking about it, he said, "Director McLeak, let's talk about your conditions first."

Daniel McLeak licked his slightly dry lips and said, "This movie must be launched in the theater, and the number of theaters released must not be less than..."

He originally wanted to say a thousand companies, but after a pause, he changed his words: "No less than 500 companies!"

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

Ronan could see that Daniel McLeak had not finished his words and did not interrupt.

"Eighty thousand dollars is the basic copyright transfer fee." Daniel McLeak has not given up on the idea of ​​winning more favorable conditions for himself: "After the film is released, I request a box office bonus or box office share."

Ronan still didn't say anything, waiting for Daniel McLeak to continue talking, and then refuted one by one after another to save trouble.

This is not too surprising. As for negotiations, everyone wants to get generous conditions.

Daniel McLeak continued: "The bonus and share increase in box office amounts. If the film's box office in North America can exceed $5 million, I will have a box office reward of no less than $300,000!"

"$5 million?" Tony couldn't help saying, "Can this movie get $500,000 in box office?"

Ronan raised his hand and stopped Tony from continuing, then slowly spoke: "Director McLeak, do you understand the release of Hollywood movies?"

"I..." Daniel McLeak certainly would not admit: "Know something."

Ronan shook his head: "Five Hundred Cinemas, what you said is so easy." He glanced at Daniel Malik: "Five Hundred Cinemas means at least five hundred movie copies. A movie copy, from printing to storage to transportation to insurance, costs $1,500."

Daniel McLeak's face looked a little ugly: Is the conditions I put forward a bit too much?

Ronan said calmly: "Five hundred copies cost 750,000 US dollars. How many small productions can you buy with this money? There are other promotional and distribution costs, how much risk does Relative Theory Entertainment have to bear? I want to invest millions or even more in a film that costs only 20,000 to 30,000 US dollars or even more."

He shook his head again: "You are not talking to me about business, you are robbing."

"This condition is to guarantee the interests of both of us." Daniel McLeak tried his best to defend himself.

Roger said directly: "You are just ensuring that you maximize your interests. Business cooperation emphasizes win-win results. According to your conditions, Relativity Entertainment will generate huge losses."

He sighed, "That's it."

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

One purpose of negotiation is to make the other party think that the things in his hands are not worth the one he thinks.

It is obvious that this dv video called "Blair the Witch" is a rag in any way.

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

I think so, a person who is so poor that he uses DV to make movies will not be much stronger.

"Wait... wait." Daniel McLeak saw that the attempt could not be successful, and quickly said: "You can talk about the conditions. Isn't cooperation just about eliminating differences?"

Ronan stopped talking nonsense and said: "80,000 US dollars, buy out all copyrights including the sequel at one time."

Negotiations cannot be overly stressed. After suppressing Daniel McLeak, he also began to give some sweetness: "In the future, it will be released in North America at a scale of no less than 50 theaters; at the appropriate time, we will hold media meetings for the film, and at that time, we will ensure that no less than 10 media participate in interviews with directors and other main creators."

Hearing this, Daniel McLeak's eyes lit up. Having fame means that there will be broader development in the future.

Ronan continued: "In addition to the theater, we will also fully promote this video to many replay channels such as videotapes, DVDs, TV stations and Internet new media, so that more viewers can see this work by Director Milik."

Perhaps it was because of the psychological difference caused by being suppressed, Daniel McLeak felt that these conditions were acceptable.

This is also the effect Ronan wants to achieve.

Of course, Ronan is very clear about one thing. If it can really develop as expected, this film will require the cooperation of the main creators such as Daniel McLeek in the future.

For example, the blame for the negative impact caused by this will be borne by the main creative staff such as Daniel McLeek.

Therefore, there must be appropriate incentives.

"When it comes to cooperation, you need a win-win situation. This is the concept that I and Relativity Entertainment have always adhered to." Ronan seemed particularly generous: "If this film can achieve a box office of one million dollars in North America in the future, no..."

Ronan is particularly sincere: "As long as the total revenue 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!"

No matter how much the future film revenue will be, there will be only a reward of 50,000 US dollars.

Who can think of something too far away? Most people will be tempted by immediate interests.

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

In addition to sincerity, he could also realize that the other party really didn't like this movie.

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

Daniel McLeak finally nodded and said, "Yes."

No matter what, I made a lot of money.

"I have a requirement, too." Ronan said directly without waiting for Daniel McLeak to answer: "All the main creative staff need to cooperate with the promotion and distribution before and after the release of the video, and must sign relevant contracts. Of course, the promotion will take you as the protagonists."

"Also, I will edit the video properly so that it meets the needs of release, and you need to provide all the shooting materials."

Daniel McLeak thought there were some special and strict requirements, but he didn't expect that it was this clause that was conducive to increasing fame, so he immediately responded: "No problem."

Ronan said again: "I have to watch other videos later. I can't waste too much time on a project. I hope our cooperation can be written as soon as possible."

Daniel McLeak thought for a while and said, "The main creators of the crew are Edyado and I in Park City."

"It's okay." Luo Nan said casually: "You provide contact information. After the film festival is over, I will ask the company's people to sign a contract. By the way, you can say hello to them in advance."

"Yes." Daniel McLeak has no problem.

Daniel McLeak went to contact his companions, and Ronan also called the department in charge of trading in the film festival. The St. Dennis Film Festival was originally a platform for exhibitions and trading, and the organizing committee also provided supporting services.

Ronan called back, patted Tony on the arm, and praised: "It worked very well."

But Tony shook his head: "I've discovered it. Compared with you, I'm too young."

Ronan laughed and said, "This is an illusion caused by an ambiguous position in the negotiations. I am the publisher, naturally located in the upper level of the food chain, and he is the producer at the lower level. Although I, the publisher, have little confidence, he, is even worse."

The two chatted for a few times, and Daniel McLeak came back soon.

The deal was also agreed.

In the afternoon of the same day, after Ronan and Daniel Malik submitted relevant materials, under the witness of the organizing committee staff and lawyers, Ronan officially signed the copyright transfer agreement for "The Witch Blair" on behalf of Shahai Entertainment and Daniel Malik, and then made a copyright change registration at the Copyright Office, and the transaction was officially completed.

Ronan got this film and traveled to Tony for two days at the film festival, but he didn't see any valuable small productions. Independent films with millions or tens of millions of dollars were of no value to him and the new generation's theory of relativity.
Chapter completed!