บท 3: Ron's Plan

"Oh, Ron."

"Are you sure you want to implement this new plan?

According to the plan I gave you, Warner Bros. Pictures will establish an independent studio based on your contribution to the company and investment according to your capabilities shown to us in the past two years. and it will be set up with five million dollars and only 60% of the shares will be in the hand of Warner Bros. and the remaining are yours.

But according to your plan, you will set up a new film production company, and in your submission, you will personally invest 15 million, and Warner will invest 5 million to establish a brand new film company, of which you personally hold 80% of the shares and Warner Bros. Pictures will hold 20%."

"I have to say, young people, nowadays are too surprising and too bold. Are you really sure? From the perspective of a film company manager, I will reject these two plans when they are submitted, because there are too many uncontrollable risks, but From the perspective of your uncle, I still hope that you can choose the first plan, otherwise if you fail in the future, such a huge effort will bring you a devastating blow!"

Warner Bros. Pictures' headquarters, CEO Terry Messer looked at Ron, who was sitting in front of him, his eyes were full of shock, doubts, uncertainties, and other complex emotions.

"Yes, Uncle Messer, I'm sure, I hope you can approve my proposal!"

Ron raised his head and looked straight at Messer, with a hint of firmness.

Terry Messer lightly stroked his forehead with his hand, feeling a little troubled, and then looked at Ron, who was looking determined himself and finally nodded.

"Okay okay, since you insist on this. You are already an adult and have the right to think independently. I hope you will be responsible for your own choices in the future. The 5 million is also within my authority, so you don't need additional approval.

The reason Terry Messer took care of Ron wasn't just because Ron's father, Reginald Perelman, used to be the president of Warner Bros. Pictures, and he played nicely with him as CEO. Also because from the time he entered Warner Bros. Pictures in the past two years, he has made excellent achievements and provided the company with a very good financial statement so that the merger and acquisition from Time Group don't necessarily harm Warner Bros. Studios.

"Okay, Uncle Messer, the rest, like signing the exclusive distribution contract, we will just follow what you said earlier. I will find a lawyer to come over and sign the contract with the company. After your funds arrive, I will start company operation."

Ron looked a little relieved at the moment, this matter was finally settled, and this would be his new starting point in Hollywood.

Although his relationship with Warner Studio can be regarded as deeply-rooted, but there is still a big difference between the films he will produce personally and the films produced by the joint venture company with Warner.

And with the background of the seven majors, at least in Hollywood, you can avoid a lot of trouble and take a lot of detours.

Independent film companies are not that easy to develop. Every year, companies like that in Hollywood either collapse or are acquired by the Big Seven.

What's more, the original revenue of a successful project is maybe 100 percent. If he becomes the leader, the revenue of this project may only be 40 or 50 percent if compared to the large-scale studios that are backed by media giants.

With the help of Warner's powerful global publicity system and advantages in various channels, as well as the convenience brought by his rebirth, this piece of cake has a high probability of being made into 120 or 130 percent.

In this way, it is worthwhile to share part of the benefits to Warner. Compared with the other six, at least under the interweaving of various relationships, he can ensure that Warner will not manipulate his interests too much behind the scenes.

After roughly reaching a cooperation agreement with Messer, Ron found a phone next to him and called his father. He needed some help from home about the next career plan.

"Hello, this is Warner Communications. Excuse me..."

"Pick up 30-3... Mr. Simon Perelman's office, thank you!"

"Okay, please wait a moment, I'll transfer it for you ."

After the call was connected, you could hear that the voice over there was a little noisy, as if someone was reporting something, and after some time the voice gradually stopped as the call was connected.

"Hi, Dad, I'm Ron, and I think I need a little help from you."

The old Mr. Perelman over there paused, and then said earnestly: " Ron, I know that you are a smart child from the time you were born and have been wiser than your peers since you were a child. You have to learn to be responsible for the decisions you make. I hope your choice is still correct this time!"

"Father, I understand..." Ron replied in a low voice.

"Well, what do you need me to do for you?"

"Dad, I think I need a private equity fund manager, a lawyer, a private accountant, and a broker to run my business. Then I need To acquire a small film company with a complete production team, all of which have certain production experience, do you have any suitable candidates and targets to recommend?"

After a while, Ron continued: "The price should not be too expensive, I have no need for the film library."

For his father, Ron was not polite at all, and said his most urgent needs at the moment.

"Well... let me think about it, the film company, I need to pay attention, I will give you an answer in a few days. I will contact you with the broker and lawyer, as for the fund manager and accountant, you can contact Ronald tomorrow. , I'll give him a call later."

After hanging up the phone, Ron rushed home without stopping, and began to record the information of great value in his mind, and listed a series of feasible solutions. , the 1990s had too many opportunities, and the time was very tight, so he couldn't help but delay.

That afternoon, Ron felt his father's efficiency. A call from CAA headquarters called his home, hoping to sign his director's management contract.

In addition, there is a caa partner in his joint brokerage team, and the signing conditions given by the other party are very superior.

Although Ron's graduation film at USC was different from the short films of ordinary directing students, he actually shot a feature film that was shown in theaters, but he did not sign an agent.

Not long after negotiating the time for the door-to-door signing with the people from caa, Ron received another call, and a pleasant female voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Hello, Mr. Perelman? This is the law firm of Preston-Gates & Ellis..