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There are still some doubts about whether Firefly is really vigorously developing the animation business, but for Mairedandre, talking about it will not lose anything.

Not to mention, if you really want to, Firefly is actually a good choice.

For one thing, it has relatively mature film production capabilities to support it; secondly, the animation department has a blank sheet of paper and let it be done.

The former represents the foundation of heritage, and the latter is very attractive to him.

Although Mailey Dandry is over fifty and is not short of money, his fame or professionalism has not faded.

Otherwise, he would not choose to leave his post. Even if his power is weakened, his credit status will not be too low.

He has the qualifications and doesn't think his ability is inferior to others, so he will take the initiative to give up his position.

The next morning, Lyman personally invited the two, and the two went to meet at the country club.

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Mai Lei Dan Derry was calm and polite with Lehman.

He was actually a little curious about this director who relied on his ability to produce and recognize people step by step to grow bigger and stronger.

Although I have been familiar with the appearance from the newspapers, I can't help but look more when I see a real person.

However, it is only so.

"Mr. McLeodendre."

Lehman has also been looking at the former executive of the Fox Animation Department who has thinning hair and a shifted hairline.

It seems that he is really ordinary, but there is a lot of determination between his actions and words.

Among all the people who have seen him, those who ask for him can never be so calm, so it seems that they need to be eagerly attracted.Lehman thought.

However, they do have such confidence.

Working hard in the animation industry for more than 20 years, he has worked in two top studios, Disney and Fox, and he has risen step by step based on his ability and achievements.

Such talents have no shortage of opportunities for choice.

In this respect, Lehman himself is not completely sure.

Talked about some painless gossip.

Lehman showed his bid to win-I now plan to lay out the animation industry and increase the stability of the company, but I am afraid that it is not appropriate to enter the business rashly.The annual salary is definitely not less than what you get at Fox, and the scope of authority is not a problem. As long as you can achieve results, you can raise any requirements.

Mai Lei Dan De Rui thought for a while, and then tactfully replied-let the treatment aside first, I just want to ask how determined Firefly is and what support it can give?

Animation production has always been slow work and meticulous work, and eagerness for success will definitely not work.

Lehman also knew about this, so he started talking-as long as you nod your head, at least 20 million US dollars per quarter will be used as departmental expenses. Also, for all animation department dividends, the company can come up with 10% as management dividends, and Look at the distribution of the results year by year, and will not treat any meritorious person.

In addition, I personally don't know much about animation production. In this regard, I only ask my husband to do my best. For Lehman, he certainly can't bring Mairedandre into the camp lightly.

Therefore, the tone of his speech is not too soliciting, but negotiation-as long as he is willing to talk, he can talk well.

According to common sense, Lehman gave some conditions, the other party responded appropriately, whether to continue or not, or to say some polite remarks such as having to take another test. Both parties can understand each other's meaning, so the basics of this meeting The goal is achieved.

But Mai Lei Dan Derry did not want to do this, because after leaving his job, he was very clear about his needs-

Mailey Dandri said, "I want to know who is in charge of the newly established animation department? Except for me, can Benjamin Joseph have room to intervene?"

Not only did he not think about it, but he expressed his willingness to take over the animation business with a clearer attitude.

And after talking so much, he was more determined to be sure of his independence-Firefly's funding to provide resources is what it should be, he can also report more and manage it in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, but there is only one point, he does not want to have anyone Violated his authority.

Nor can Firefly's executive officers.

Lehman was taken aback, then replied: "I have always believed in professional people to be responsible for professional affairs."

Mai Lei Dandry understood, smiled gently, and left.

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Hollywood’s power structure has always been complicated, and this is mainly due to differences in personal expertise.

For example, some people are suitable for developing original projects, some people are very clear about series operations; some people understand animation, and some people recognize special effects movies...

Similar distinctions naturally divide more positions.

Under normal circumstances, the titles of the various departments are equal, but because of the different resources and company status, the power is of course different.

In other words, the executive officer of a second-tier studio may not be as good as the production manager of a top-tier studio.This is reality.

Therefore, Mai Lei Dan Derry's persistence does not surprise Lehman.

You can see from his resume that he definitely values ​​this aspect.

Taking into account his personal wishes, Lehman did not hesitate too much, and agreed to Mai Lei Dan Derry's request.

After all, the firefly at this time is not a film and television company with multiple shareholders. Similar independence of executives is not easy to cause internal struggles, except for a small hidden danger.

However, a relatively unified team cannot cope with the important task of developing the animation business.

In contrast to these, Lehman does approve the practice of centralized management, reducing unnecessary waste of resources.

Furthermore, he has absolute control over the fireflies. Once it exceeds his tolerance, or if there is any instability, the big deal will be cut across the board and the loss will be lost.

Since that day, McLeodendre has had several conversations with Lyman.

The general conditions are gradually improving.

Subsequently, the two set up a lighting entertainment company and merged into Mann Media. Among them, Lehman is the largest shareholder, accounting for 80%, Mai Lei Dandry 10%, and the remaining 10% The other management, that is, the three henchmen who came out with him to work hard again.

In addition to these, Mai Lei Dan De Rui's position is determined as the president of Firefly Animation-two systems, a team.

Doing this is mainly because Mai Lei Dan Derry wants to leave himself a way out.

There is a supplementary agreement for Lighting Entertainment. Once Mai Lei Dandry resigns from Firefly, he will still have equity in Lighting Entertainment, which means he has more transfer capital and more freedom of choice.

In other words, his identity is more of a collaborator, similar to Pixar's detached status in Disney.

In this regard, he suffered a loss, so he was deeply impressed.

After confirming these, it is the salary issue that Maire Dandre does not attach much importance to.

Of course, demand is not the first, but money must be given in place. This is not a contradiction.

The development of Firefly Pictures has entered the fast lane, and its profitability has always been good.

In this regard, the salary that Mairedandre can get in Fox can also be afforded by Firefly, but because he took the equity dividend, the basic annual salary is only 12 million, and a certain amount will be given according to the performance of the animation department Management bonus.

This plan, Mai Lei Dan De Rui is happy to accept.The rest is the business development plan.

According to Mai Lei Dandry, instead of recruiting new graduates from related disciplines, it is better to directly acquire a few animation studios.

This year, even the animation departments of Universal and Paramount will outsource part of their work, and support many smaller studios up and down, some of which are just two or three like-minded people.

The reason for this is that animation production is too energy-consuming and slow. If there are too many people, it is easy to increase the cost.

In order to reduce the burden, the tricky way is to outsource and split the tedious work.

When he took office as the president of Fox Animation, he had dealt with similar people.

If you are impressed by salary, it will be easier to build a team initially.

After hearing this, Lehman also agreed.He said: "Although I haven't had much contact with animation production, I also understand the difficulty in this aspect. However, there is one more thing I want to know. So, with your plan, wait until Firefly can come up with a formal cinema animation project. how long it takes?"

"It will take two or three years, or what I said is not to train new people."

Lehman nodded, "Related personnel recruitment must be done, as long as you have determined the target."

"I will make a budget as soon as possible."

When the matter was set, Lehmann was more satisfied when he saw Mai Lei Dan Dri.

Sure enough, Ah is familiar with the animation industry and works very organized.