Chapter 1245 - 1295: Mr. Chu_3
Chen Dongping shook his head and said, "President Ning, although you’ve been in the entertainment industry for a while, there are some things you don’t know. I’m really not the one calling the shots here."
Chu Dongsheng laughed heartily, "Old Chen, stop complaining. The pay for that other film is much more than this one; why bother putting on airs here?"
Chen Dongping smiled awkwardly and said, "Financial interests must, of course, be considered, but what I’m most worried about is the follow-up funding. If half the film is shot and your company’s cash flow gets cut, then if the film can’t continue, everyone loses out, and time is wasted, isn’t it?"
Ning Xin’er narrowed her eyes and said, "Director Chen, if it’s really about the money, then we can discuss it further. As for the cash flow issue, you don’t need to worry at all. Our company is financially strong. Although the current investment is only two hundred million, we are ready to increase our investment at any time."
A film company with a two hundred million investment is certainly strong. Many film companies invest hundreds of millions in a movie, but that often includes numerous sponsors. Once the filming starts, they rely on the fame of the director and the crew to feature product placements or to have investors directly fund the production, hence the actual operating capital needed isn’t that high. However, a truly financially strong film company naturally operates more conveniently and easily.
"Oh? I couldn’t really tell, Miss Xin’er’s film company is quite strong indeed. I may have underestimated you," Chu Dongsheng interjected with evident surprise in his gaze.
"You flatter me, Mr. Chu. Compared to East Media, we are but a small company."
At this point, dishes began to arrive in quick succession, and the conversation about these topics was put on hold. Once the drinks were served, Ning Xin’er raised her glass and said, "Director Chen, Mr. Chu, I’m delighted to have dinner with the two of you here today. A toast to both of you."
"Haha, great, it’s a real pleasure to dine with Miss Xin’er," Chu Dongsheng laughed heartily, tilting his head to gulp down the beer in his glass.