Negotiation is a skill that producers must master. Negotiating with agents in actors or other positions is a job that often needs to be faced.

As a business negotiation, it must not only comply with commercial regulations, but also be implemented under the rules and regulations stipulated by the industry.

At this time, the role of Ronan in studying the Entertainment Act and industry regulations was reflected.

Although he hired professional entertainment lawyers to assist in the negotiations, if he didn't even understand the most basic situation, he would definitely be fooled.

Fortunately, the Human Purge Plan has not signed a contract with any trade union, and it is a non-union project, so it does not need to pay attention to the cumbersome regulations of the trade union.

The union here is not a decoration, and it can make people feel annoyed when doing things.

In fact, many people in the crew are members of the union. Strictly speaking, the union restricts them from taking on non-union projects, but the union is too lazy to pay attention to such small projects.

The independent film industry itself is quite chaotic.

Like Woody Allen, he did not join any union in Hollywood, and still worked with cast members of various unions.

"Mr. Anderson, $50,000 is not an exaggeration."

In the office, a middle-aged blonde woman with a similar appearance to Amanda Seyfried sat on the sofa and said with a smile: "Amanda is not a newcomer who just debuted, she is worth the price."

The other party asked for a price everywhere, and Ronan was not annoyed and said slowly: "Ms. Seyfried, this price is too high."

Mrs. Seyfried remembered that the other party admired her daughter's eyes during the audition yesterday and said, "The crew planned to shoot for two months. We calculated for sixty days, which is less than a thousand dollars a day, which is only a little higher than the minimum pay standard stipulated by the Actors Union."

Ronan did not directly refute it, but said: "Ms., as far as I know, Miss Amanda Seyfried did not join the three actor unions. "The Human Purge Plan" is the first film and television work she actually participated in."

Mrs. Seyfried said, "The crew must always abide by the union's regulations."

Ronan smiled: "The Human Purge Plan has not signed a contract with the Actors Union, and there is no need to follow the union's regulations in terms of salary. Ms. Seyfried, you are not an agent, are you?"

The union also stipulates that its members must obtain jobs through brokers.

Mrs. Seyfried argued: "I am Amanda's manager!" Strictly speaking, the manager cannot get a job for the client, so she quickly changed the topic: "Amanda started working as a child model at the age of 11, filmed too many children's advertisements, and was very popular. Mr. Anderson, I have met all the young actors who participated in the audition."

She used her unique trick from observation: "Someone is more beautiful and cute than Amanda? More likeable?"

Ronan did not care about the identity of the manager or the agent, but waited for the other party to continue talking.

Mrs. Seyfried asked and answered: "No!"

This was obvious, and Ronan did not refute and nodded: "What you said makes sense."

"Forty thousand dollars!" Mrs. Seyfried looked serious, but she smiled in her heart. She knew that this guy admired her daughter very much during the audition, and it was true. She emphasized: "Using Amanda's conditions, she should get a matching salary."

Amanda Seyfried is indeed in good shape, but Ronan will not be confused and said, "Miss Seyfried should indeed get a pay that matches her."

Mrs. Seyfried breathed a sigh of relief and got it done!

Young people are only twenty years old and lack experience. When they see someone or something they like, they will inevitably have some tendencies in their hearts.

Ronan looked at Mrs. Seyfried and recalled the relevant information that Robert Lee found, and was extremely calm.

What are the people who are willing to let children aged ten or even younger enter the entertainment industry for?

If you are from a family of entertainment arts, there is nothing to say. You have the advantages of resources and connections, so it is relatively easy to get involved in the entertainment industry.

But for ordinary people, 99% are for one thing - money!

Relatively speaking, Mrs. Seyfried is the kind who is more responsible, like Macaulay Culkin's parents...

It is more than just a misfortune to encounter such parents in child stars.

Ronan still had a smile on his face, but still did not directly refute, and slowly stated: "The longest advertisement starring Miss Amanda Seyfried was only broadcast for two months, and he has never served as the brand's image endorsement."

Hearing this, Mrs. Seyfried's loose face immediately tensed.

Ronan continued: "She has not appeared in any TV or movie so far, and her popularity is beyond the reach of the question."

Mrs. Seyfried subconsciously wanted to refute, but didn't know what to say, because everything the other party said was true.

Ronan took out a form that had just been forged this morning from the drawer and handed it to Mrs. Seifried opposite her, and began to adulterate based on facts: "After the audition yesterday, I asked someone to go to the five intensive people in Los Angeles to conduct a sample survey. A total of 457 people participated, and everyone... without exception, they all knew Miss Amanda Seifried."

He said lightly: "In other words, Miss Amanda Seyfried has no popularity and does not have the ability to attract audiences for the film for the time being."

Mrs. Seyfried looked through the sample survey, her face was gloomy and gloomy.

"For the film and television industry, Miss Amanda Seyfried is a complete newcomer." Ronan slowly told the facts: "I don't even have the resume of an extra."

Mrs. Seyfried was speechless for a moment, and the young man was not as he had done yesterday.

Then, she took a breath of air. Ronan Anderson seemed to have not directly refuted it, but in the indirect discussion, he refuted the so-called advantages she told, and there was nothing to say.

This is not a twenty-year-old young man, he is clearly an old fox who is proficient in negotiations!

The negotiations were fully incorporated into Ronan's rhythm, and Mrs. Seyfried couldn't help asking, "How much is your payment for Amanda?"

Ronan said directly: "$6,000." He said with a smile: "Based on 60 days of shooting, you will get a $100 per day."

Mrs. Seyfried immediately said: "It's too low. Amanda is one of the main actors. Should she participate in the promotion when the film is released?"

In most cases, the production company pays the actors a fixed salary, not only for the performance services, but also for all promotional activities related to the film, such as actors attending press conferences, accepting interviews, taking stills, producing promotional videos and trailers, and promoting new and old media, etc.

"If you don't want to participate, I won't force it." Ronan smiled and hit the opponent's fatal point directly: "This is an R-level film, and Miss Amanda Seyfried's age is not very suitable for participating in publicity and marketing."

As soon as these words came out, Mrs. Seyfried became a little anxious: "The crew cannot exclude Amanda from the publicity plan!"

Propaganda is conducive to expanding visibility, and visibility is directly linked to future rewards.

When Ronan should be straightforward, he would not drag on the mud. He raised a finger and said, "10,000 US dollars! This is the final offer. If no agreement can be reached, I can only say regret."

The project's real budget is limited, so we can only find ways to reduce the actor's expenses.

He added: "I promise that Miss Seyfried will not be filmed for more than six hours a day, and the crew will hire a tutor for her and will not allow her to participate in any work activities that are dangerous or may be harmful to her health."

Negotiations are urgent and slow, and often they can achieve unexpected results: "Madam, as a legal guardian, you can accompany the filming throughout the whole process. You enjoy the treatment of a normal crew member, and all of these can be written in the contract."

This means that you don’t have to pay for food, drink, accommodation? Mrs. Seyfried finally smiled: “Okay.”
Chapter completed!