"Before the food arrives, let me tell you about my entire vision for the film!"
With his assistant not yet back, Guo Fan couldn't contain his restless excitement.
Since his new boss had shown interest in "Wandering Blue Star," he had to strike while the iron was hot and keep that interest alive, transforming it into a desire to invest in the film.
He was familiar with this process, having approached numerous bosses and investors before.
Taking out his tablet from his backpack, Guo Fan first quickly summarized the overall story.
Then, with a tap of his finger, he presented the various concept equipment and filming scenes he had designed to Qin Xuan.
Qin Xuan became increasingly interested.
In his opinion, such a sci-fi film was truly unprecedented in Longguo.
If they could invest heavily and elevate all aspects to the highest level, they might indeed be able to produce a groundbreaking sci-fi film.
However, special effects were one thing, and the outline was another.
Without a good script, a film would still be a piece of crap, no matter what.
Therefore, after reviewing Guo Fan's preparations, he requested to see the specific script for "Wandering Blue Star."
Guo Fan naturally had no objections.
The more Qin Xuan wanted to see, the more interested he was in the project.
The higher the possibility of securing investment.
This was only because his pre-production work was limited and he couldn't present a decent finished product. Otherwise, he would have loved to show off his handcrafted...
"Of course!"
"The script can also be discussed!"
"If you feel there's anything in this script you're not satisfied with, you can mention it, and we can brainstorm together!"
"As long as it doesn't deviate too much from the main theme, everything is negotiable!"
"..."
Looking at Guo Fan, who had abandoned his pride but not his principles, Qin Xuan couldn't help but feel a renewed sense of sorrow for Longguo's entertainment industry.
Actors and directors who lacked acting skills and achievements, earning millions a day while slacking off.
While directors like Guo Fan, who genuinely wanted to make good films and leave a mark on Longguo's cinematic history, had to abandon their dignity and humbly beg investors for funding.
Such a scene was truly a tragedy of Longguo's entertainment industry.
And he was determined to make this tragedy disappear completely!
"I do agree that the script can be improved."
"But your preparations in other aspects are very thorough."
"We can officially start filming as soon as possible."
"Um... um?"
"What, what do you mean?"
Hearing Qin Xuan say there were issues with the script, Guo Fan instinctively nodded.
This was only the third version, and many more revisions were certainly needed.
But when he heard the other party say they could officially start filming, he was a bit confused.
After all, officially starting filming wasn't just about saying it.
It involved extensive work and funding for sets, props, design, and actors.
Especially regarding actors, the caliber and salary would depend on the film's production costs and total investment.
If the actors were too expensive, there wouldn't be enough money left for special effects.
If they were too cheap, they wouldn't attract more audiences to the cinemas.
How to balance and decide all this required a specific investment amount to be determined.
It wasn't something that could be started on a whim.
However, just as Guo Fan thought his young boss was speaking out of ignorance of the filmmaking process, Qin Xuan's next words completely stunned him.
"What do I mean?"
"I mean, no matter how much money this film needs, I will bear it all."
"Come on, tell me your budget."
"One hundred million Longguo coins? Two hundred million Longguo coins?"
"Or one hundred million US dollars, two hundred million US dollars?"
"How much, how much?"
"One hundred, two hundred million, and US dollars?!"
Hearing Qin Xuan quote figures on his own, Guo Fan unconfidently pinched his thigh.
According to his original plan, the film would have a maximum investment of tens of millions, resulting in a standard ninety-minute film.
But from Qin Xuan's perspective, it was a hundred or two hundred million, and in the universally accepted currency, US dollars!
Even Hollywood sci-fi blockbusters rarely reached a cost of two hundred million US dollars!
Let alone in Longguo, where films with such investment were virtually nonexistent!
How could Guo Fan believe this was real?
However, the pain on his thigh reminded him that this was not a dream, but something happening to him in reality.
So, after snapping back to attention, Guo Fan quickly leaned closer to Qin Xuan, ready to reconfirm if the investment he mentioned was genuine.
"Don't worry, it's absolutely true."
"If you don't believe me, I can transfer one hundred million US dollars to your account right now, and you can allocate it as you see fit."
"Of course, while I can fully support the funds you use for filmmaking, I do have a few small requests regarding the actors."
"You say, you say!"
"As long as you don't let unprofessional actors ruin the film, I'll talk to anyone you want!"
After confirming that Qin Xuan's gaze was normal, Guo Fan almost jumped out of his seat.
Yet, even though he was overwhelmingly excited, he remained sufficiently clear-headed.
He knew that whether a film was good or not was not determined by a single aspect.
But whether a film was bad could be pointed out by just one flaw.
Actors were the core of a film.
The acting skills of the actors were the most important "props" for directors and screenwriters to convey their ideas to the public.
Guo Fan would not allow his film to have problems in such a crucial area, nor would he allow one or two "rotten apples" to ruin his entire work!