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"Ah, this silly boy." Madam Chang sighed and closed the script in her hand. "In terms of the script alone, it is more mature and moving than the Atlantis Princess which was very explosive, eye-catching and a hot topic. This script doesn't have so many fancy plots, but I like it more because it's touching enough."
"I'm happy to hear that."
"Atlantis Princess was totally different. I felt incredibly sad just after reading the script. Although this one also made me a little sad, it was more of a warm memory." Madam Chang handed the script back to Atlas.
With many years of experience, she could tell whether a script was good or bad at a glance. She knew that this movie should be more popular than the previous one because it was more of a reality.
She nodded, thinking: This young man is worthy of being the one in charge of an entire company's Film Department. He was really capable.
Atlas smiled and nodded. "Since you think it's okay, Madam Chang, we can talk about how we move forward from here."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Madam Chang suddenly ask a question. "Isn't this the script you wrote yourself?"
"Yes, it is." Atlas didn't understand. What was the point of her asking this? "But why do you ask, Madam Chang?"
"Well..." Madam Chang smiled strange, and joked. "I heard from Sin Yoon that you said you've never been in a relationship, but I believe the prototype of Ja Yongsun, your main lead in the script, is you, isn't it?"
Atlas was stunned at first, then he laughed. "Madam Chang, is that not farfetched. Do you think this is my life story? It's just a story requirement, that's all."
"Well, if you say so."
"It's the truth." Atlas replied, stroking his chin. Madam Chang's question did give him some ideas. There were many wonderful story ideas in his mind that resembled personal life experiences. Many of them from movies and TV series he had watched in his previous life, while others were from novels he had read. If he could write them down without break, and set up his own studio in the future, he wouldn't have to worry about not having TV series or movies to shoot in the future.
"I regret now that I didn't offer you good enough conditions to invite you to join my company." Madam Chang shook her head somewhat disappointedly. At first, she just thought Atlas was a talented newcomer, but she never expected that his talent would be so amazing that in just half a month, he would come up with a script that was as good as, or even better than the previous one.
"That's behind us now, Madam Chang."
"Let's talk about what you need. Since I'm longer a member of Joseon. I can start arranging anything you need."
Madam Chang quickly switched to negotiation mode. Having been in a high position for a long time, she naturally exuded an extraordinary aura.
Atlas still looked calm and composed.
"You'll personally invest a great deal of amount in this movie, so I'm fine with you serving as the screenwriter and director. Son Youngsoo can be your assistant director, Heo Jiwoo can be the male lead, and the other roles have not been decided yet. I'll try to gather them, and the you will decide the role candidates in the end. In addition to the role, the costumes, props, location, crew preparation, negotiations with theaters, post-production promotion of the film, and other logistical work all need to be taken care of by Son Youngsoo" As soon as Atlas finished speaking, Madam Chang became more serious. She was very knowledgeable and not easy to fool. This was her inner evaluation.
Atlas's points were very clear and he didn't leave her any room for argument. Strictly speaking, although this was a cooperation between two parties, everyone was not equal.
Atlas alone took on several important core tasks including investment, directing and screenwriting. Although, the preparation of the crew, negotiations with theaters and the others .were also indispensable, they would be of no use if there was no film to be released.
So, the most important person was obviously still Atlas. He was the soul of this movie, meaning that he would be getting a very high share of the profit.
"In terms of profit sharing, except for the share from the theaters, I get 70% and Busan Entertainment gets 30%." Atlas knew what Madam Chang was thinking about, and immediately offered his own profit-sharing plan.
"That's not good enough, Mr. Sang." Madam Chang was firm. She looked as if there was no room for negotiation. "As you know, I have people who would be working other aspects of the movie to pay. I also want to make money for myself. So, if the ratio is 70% to 30%, my company won't make any money at all!"
"What if this movie is going to be a big hit at the box office? As long as the percentage is high enough, even if it looks smaller, you can still earn it." Atlas, however, was calm and composed. "Madam Chang, didn't you just say, a few minutes ago, that this movie could make more money than Atlantis Princess?"
His words made Madam Chang feel helpless and she cursed the little fox of a boy, inwardly.
