Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 123

There are only a dozen judges in total on the jury.

With Gu Ming's support, the other judges didn't have any major opinions.

Everyone will be in the film industry in the future. It is obvious to the naked eye that Gu Ming has great room for development in Hollywood. There is no need to offend such a director.

Even the judge Shalang Shitong, who wanted to get to know Gu Ming but was turned away, did not dissent.

Besides, I just want to win a small prize, not the five big prizes, so why not give it a try?
In the end, "Rizhao Chongqing" won the Cannes Jury Prize during the discussion.

With this award, Gu Ming no longer competes for Best Screenplay.

For other awards, I just follow the crowd. I choose whatever most people choose, and I don’t stand out.

Finally, on the night of the closing ceremony.

All awards are announced freshly.

The Palme d'Or was won by "The Pianist".

Wang Xiaoshuai's "Rizhao Chongqing" won the Jury Prize.

When he came to the stage to receive the award, he glanced at Gu Ming excitedly.

He is not a young man just starting out, so of course he knows the logic behind winning the award.

With so many films, why should you win the award?Is your work really so good that it can overwhelm other works?Or do you have a big face?
If you want to win an award, no matter how small it is, you must have one or two judges to support you.

So who among these judges supports him?

Is that even a question?
It must be Gu Ming, who is also from China!

Thinking of this, Wang Xiaoshuai felt deeply moved in his heart.

Others are still weird!

He didn't even ask him to invest in his new movie, but he actually supported him to win the award.

What else can I say?
Gentleman!
The more Wang Xiaoshuai thought about it, the more he felt that what he did back then was a little unreasonable.

When he asked Gu Ming to invest, he just put down 500 million yuan. After the other party couldn't come up with that much money, he didn't even ask him to invest 51 million. Instead, he directly said that he could raise enough. Have you figured out how Gu Ming invests in his own movies?
With this guilt, Wang Xiaoshuai came to see Gu Ming the next day before starting to take advantage of the award to sell the film.

"Director Gu, thank you for your support. Without your support, it would be impossible for this film of mine to win the award." Wang Xiaoshuai held Gu Ming's hand tightly, his face full of gratitude.

"You're welcome, we are all Chinese."

"We should help each other out there, and Director Wang's "Sunshine on Chongqing" is indeed a good film."

In fact, Gu Ming doesn't like this movie very much.

But if you are obedient, you can’t say what the hell you shot in front of the director, right?
There is no enmity between the two.

"Director Gu, thank you anyway. I will give half of the next film to your Venus investment, or even let your Venus invest all of it."

"I go……"

Gu Ming was shocked and almost pulled his hand back, then slapped him with his backhand.

I have no grievances against you, and I even helped you, but you actually want to harm me!

Still investing everything!
It is not impossible to invest in your film, but the cost must be controlled.

Otherwise, they won’t be able to sell at the domestic box office, and most of them won’t win big awards abroad, and they won’t be able to make back their money at all!

What should I invest in your pictures?
For your artistic dreams?

Of course, to be fair, not all of the works directed by Wang Xiaoshuai lose money.

There are a few films that are pretty good at making money, otherwise I wouldn't be reborn just to take advantage of him.

But, it depends on which movie it is!

"Come to me after you finish writing the script."

"We will see how much money Daystar has allocated. If you have money, you will definitely invest in Director Wang."

Gu Ming didn't say anything to death.

Let’s first see what Wang Xiaoshuai wants to shoot.

If you can make money, then Daystar will have money to invest.

You can't make money, hey, you know, my star has made some movies or dramas, but I really can't make any dramas, so why don't I just get 50 yuan?
Anyway, he doesn’t know Daystar’s real revenue.

Even if the 50 yuan was sold to him to save face, he could use actors from Daystar.

"Well, if there's a new movie in mind, I'll be the first to contact director Gu." Wang Xiaoshuai doesn't know what Gu Ming thinks yet, but he just feels that Gu Ming's image is getting taller and taller.

In fact, he is much older than Gu Ming.

Otherwise, he would have developed the ancient idea of ​​recognizing his elder brother.

Get down on one knee.

The handsome purine is half a liter, and I just regret that I have not met the Ming Lord.

If Ming never gives up, Shuai is willing to be his eldest brother.

It's a pity that this year, I can't do it!

Wang Xiaoshuai could only hold Gu Ming's hand tightly and shake it a few times, and left with gratitude.

"Silk……"

Jiang Wen looked at Wang Xiaoshuai's back and then at Gu Ming, "I think you are good at deceiving people?"

"He didn't even make any promises, so he was so moved?"

"By the way, could I have been deceived by you unknowingly? But I didn't know it."

"What do you call it?"

"Listen, what are these words?" Gu Ming glared at Jiang Wen, "When have I ever been sorry to you?"

"I knew you were banned from directing, so I arranged a special arrangement for you to make a movie. I said you were the starring role, but you were actually the director. I even came here to help you sell the film, and even promised to find you a script. You actually doubted me?"

"Stop talking, it's my fault, my fault!" Jiang Wen quickly pressed Gu Ming's hand with a smile, "It's time for us to sell the film. You insist on selling it together after you finish being a judge. Before, I But none of them have been sold! Otherwise, hundreds of thousands of dollars would have been paid into the account by now, and the capital would be repaid directly, and a profit could be made."

"What are you afraid of? Calm down!" Gu Ming waved his hand to tell Jiang Wen to calm down. He wasn't really worried about selling the film. He really couldn't leave it to Sony.

Went to the film booth with Jiang Wen.

Just arrived not long ago.

A man appeared, it was Anthony, looking at Gu Ming with a smile, "Gu, we meet again, what a coincidence."

"Yes!" Gu Ming nodded, "Anthony, why are you coming to Europe, and you will be here to North America too!"

"Hehe." Anthony smiled, "I am mainly responsible for finding films in Europe, but in addition, I also have another task, which is to be fully responsible for connecting with you."

"I told you, you are now our first-choice co-director at Sony."

Anthony's face burst into laughter.

Working with Gu Ming has brought him too many achievements.

"Taken 2" has the potential to exceed [-] million in the DVD market. The global box office may be because it has all English dialogues, or it may be because the first part has accumulated popularity. The box office is a little better than the first part, not to mention the DVD market. The action Movie lovers like to buy DVDs.

With this one alone, Sony can make a net profit of [-] million, no problem!
The two parts cost more than [-] million.

Not to mention "Green Book", no matter how much public relations expenses were invested, and Gu Ming was given nearly ten million in directing fees, the cost of 1000 million was stuck there.

There is a lot to be earned.

A rough calculation of the three films combined, the profit is [-] million!

This is a profit!

Sony Corporation is now quite satisfied with Sony Columbia Pictures.

"How about it? Sign a film contract first?" When looking at Gu Ming, Anthony seemed to see nearly [-] million profits waving to him.

If he wasn't a little older than Gu Ming and was afraid that Gu Ming would mind, he would have wanted to use the Chinese that he had definitely learned from a Chinese teacher, "Brother! You are my eldest brother."

"Hey, I said, I have to finish shooting my domestic film first, I can't be distracted." Gu Ming declined.

Anthony said no more.

Looking at the movie behind Gu Ming, "I've seen this movie and it's really good. Has the copyright been sold?"

"Sales haven't started yet. As you know, I still want to be a judge."

"Then don't sell it. Sony has packaged all the copyrights except for you in China for US$100 million."

"Is it missing?" Gu Ming asked.

"Gu, you can't hide it from me." Anthony shook his head, "This film was shot in China, and I don't know about your labor force there. The cost of this film will definitely not exceed 50 US dollars. !”

"One million is fine, but don't add my name when you buy it and sell it." Gu Ming emphasized in particular, "Even if it's just the words Gu Ming recommends."

"what……"

"Hahaha."

Anthony laughed, this really hit the mark!

Why is he willing to buy this film?

It's not because it was invested by Daystar. When the time comes, let Gu Ming add his name and give Gu Ming a recommendation or something.

With Gu Ming's appeal in the North American market and the number of fans he has accumulated, the cost of the film can be quickly recovered by just selling DVDs without being released.

With 100 million US dollars, it would be like having 10,000+ DVDs. It’s not that difficult.

But Gu Ming pointed it out like this.

Then we can only add more.

"$150 million."

"Five million US dollars." Gu Ming said directly.

Anthony was startled, but he did not turn around and leave. He continued to compare prices with Gu Ming there.

Ten thousand dollar knives are grinding down.

The final amount was $260 million.

"Okay! Just this price."

"Happy cooperation, Gu. We have to write it down in the contract. We are allowed to write Gu Ming's recommendation. Is that okay?"

"can."

Gu Ming did not refuse. The movie "The Gun" was still above the standard and would not affect his reputation. He could earn more than 100 million US dollars just by showing his name. There was no reason to refuse!
After spending a whole morning like this, the film "Looking for a Gun" was sold. Jiang Wen was stunned when he saw it, "Awesome! You are really good at it in the North American market!"

"How much did it cost to produce such a movie? How much did it cost to convert the RMB into US dollars and then sell it?"

Jiang Wen felt something called envy in his heart.

How great would it be if it were you?

It can definitely attract investment of tens of millions of dollars, and you can shoot whatever you want until you are absolutely satisfied.

Whatever the investment is, whatever the cost, screw it all.

At the same time, he was also determined on one thing: Gu Ming must be the producer of the next film!
Sold out in one morning.

Then there is no need to stay in Cannes anymore.

Gu Ming immediately sold a ticket to return home at noon the next day.

Before going to the airport, Gu Ming went to the booth where Wang Xiaoshuai was selling films.

I saw that Wang Xiaoshuai was obviously in a bad mood.

"How is the sale going?" Gu Ming asked.

"Foreigners seem to dislike my film. It sold for US$40 before, and after winning the award, it sold for US$50. There is still a certain gap between the production cost of 1000 million yuan. If I want to recover the cost this year, I may have to It depends on domestic box office revenue.”

"By the way, have you sold your movie "Looking for a Gun"?"

(End of this chapter)