Has Big Shot Fallen in Love Today?-Chapter 799 I Don’t Want a Film Remuneration

Sheng Tang met with Producer Liu Taofang and shared her thoughts on the movie.

She really liked the film, believing it represented warmth, depth, professionalism, and fun.

Liu Taofang himself wasn’t very confident.

Anyone who has had three consecutive failed projects would have their confidence greatly diminished.

He knew that this project had been rejected by countless investment companies, and for many second and third-tier artists, it was a third or even fourth choice.

Sheng Tang, who starred in "Who’s Afraid of the Workplace," was the most dazzling star in the film industry this year. Now, countless production companies and producers wanted to invite her to act.

But she had taken a liking to Liu Taofang’s project, praising it highly.

That instantly ignited Liu Taofang’s confidence.

His chubby face flushed with excitement.

"Miss Sheng, you are truly my confidante!" Liu Taofang was like he was drunk, a bit dizzy, and had lost his previous restraint.

"Collaboration depends on fate, and I feel there’s a connection with Producer Liu," said Sheng Tang.

Liu Taofang’s eyes shone with joy.

He discussed his ideas with Sheng Tang.

As he talked, Sheng Tang compared it with the movie in her memory from the previous world, finding that the changes were not significant.

This meant the box office would certainly be good.

However, Sheng Tang still wanted to control the initiative.

They talked for an hour, and Sheng Tang asked Liu Taofang, "What’s the budget for the initial filming of this movie?"

"It’s not difficult," Liu Taofang said honestly, "I think with you on board, Miss Sheng, we just need to get another lead with box office appeal. Do you have any thoughts on your remuneration, Miss Sheng?"

He needed to estimate his initial costs based on Sheng Tang’s fee.

This film was using a strategy employed by many producers: first get a lead actress with box office appeal, then use this project to negotiate investments and other starring roles. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Investors seeing Sheng Tang as the lead might gain confidence in the movie and join in investing; other actors seeing Sheng Tang as the lead might also be willing to join the project.

Sheng Tang was his foundation, and he needed to hold on to her no matter what fee she asked for.

In Liu Taofang’s mind, he had already priced Sheng Tang: a fee between 12 million to 20 million.

The most was 20 million; beyond that, he might have to abandon the project.

"I don’t want a fee," Sheng Tang smiled.

Liu Taofang immediately became alert.

No fee meant she wanted a share, which was often more demanding than a fee.

"Then..." he squinted.

What Sheng Tang said next greatly surprised him: "I have two conditions: First, I want 10% of the box office revenue share; Second, I want the opportunity to invest, and I’m willing to invest 30 million."

Liu Taofang: "..."

He was stunned for a moment.

Investing in a movie isn’t something anyone can do.

For example, if a movie is seen as a sure moneymaker, small companies won’t have the qualification to invest.

That is, even if you offer money, no one will take it.

Investing means getting a share of the box office revenue in the future, so who’d want to share the earned money?

However, due to Liu Taofang’s connections, his film still counted as Huatai Film and Television’s production but wouldn’t block any investor.

If Sheng Tang both wanted 10% of the box office revenue share and to invest 30 million, she might become the only real authority in this project.

She would be the one with the real say in the matter.

Liu Taofang felt a mix of emotions.

"Does she really see so much potential in this project?" Before he could feel sad, he only felt comforted.

Anyone who has their project validated by someone else always feels happy.