Chapter 12 Investing in Movies (please recommend)
Gu Wei probably flipped through the script and found that it was basically the same story as the original time and space.
“This is a good story, why can’t it raise money?”
Lu Yang smiled bitterly
“Junior brother, you don’t know that it is difficult to be a director. Ah. Let’s not talk about whether the filming process is difficult or not. Finding money in the early stage is the biggest problem.
As a director who has never proven himself at the box office, it is extremely difficult to get money from investors.
For the award-winning movie I made before [Cinema for the Blind], do you know how much I needed to budget for it in the early stage? "
"How much? ”
In his last life, Gu Wei only read the news to know which movie had a good reputation, which movie had a high box office, and which movie had won many awards. As for the twists and turns involved in making a movie, he didn’t understand at all.
But now he is from a major, and the teachers, classmates, senior brothers and sisters around him are all his own.
In the circle, as long as he wants to learn, these are not difficult for him.
“3.5 million, I planned to use 3.5 million to complete the filming, but I searched around for money. In the end, only West Film Studio agreed to pay, just 1.8 million. It didn’t matter whether I would shoot or not, of course I would shoot.< br>
The 1.8 million is because of the help of the teachers in the school, so I have to work hard. Otherwise, if you, a new director, want to use millions to make a movie, there is no way.
The film was quite good. Although it was not released, it participated in several film festivals abroad, sold the copyright, and did not lose any money. It is considered worthy of the teachers and investors."
"Since this is the case. The last movie was a success, so there should be no shortage of investment for this one.”
Gu Wei questioned
"How can it be that easy? The investment for my last movie was only 1.8 million. It was a literary film and I barely made my money back. In everyone's eyes, I am just a literary film director.
< br>This martial arts film is obviously a commercial film, and the investment cost is at least tens of millions. Which investor is willing to take tens of millions to give me, a literary director who has never made a commercial film, a try?"
Lu Yang seemed to have finally found someone to talk to, and he complained and dissatisfied to Gu Wei
"You said that no one can make commercial films from the beginning, but there is no way, no one I am willing to give you this opportunity. In addition, the market situation of martial arts movies has not been good in recent years, and everyone is not optimistic about martial arts movies.
A film company also read the script and told me that the emotions of the characters in your story are quite interesting. How about changing the script, changing the costumes from ancient times to modern times, and changing the imperial guards into urban management? "
Hearing this, Gu Wei couldn't help laughing.
"Junior brother, tell me, isn't this nonsense! "
"There are so many film companies and major studios in the market, but no one is interested? ”
Gu Wei asked
"It's not like nothing. The third master of China Film Group is quite optimistic about me. I talked to him. He wanted to support China's young film directors. In addition, I won an award for my last film, so he wanted to help me. A handful, just like he was optimistic about supporting Ning Hao before.
Unfortunately, my movie is not [Crazy Stone], it cannot be won by millions, and even the third master cannot invest tens of millions. You can give it as long as you say it, and we are currently discussing it internally."
Gu Wei now basically knows the general situation of the movie
"Then the entire movie will be shot according to your budget, senior brother. How much does it cost to come down?”
Lu Yang lowered his head and hesitated
"I have roughly calculated that if I want to get the effect I want, it will cost at least 30 million."
"Who are you going to find for the main role?"
"Who are you going to find for the main character? A star from Hong Kong and Taiwan who can have box-office appeal. Teacher Jin Shijie recommended me to Zhang Zhen from Wanwan, but I haven’t contacted him yet. It’s not like he has made an investment yet. It’s easier to be an actor.”
"Brother, I have watched your movie and I want to vote for it."
Gu Wei put down the script and said solemnly to Lu Yang
"Gu Wei, you have to think about it carefully. I have told you a lot about the risks of this movie. We were introduced by the teacher. I can't cheat you. If the movie loses money by then, I will have no shame in coming to see the teacher."
Lu Yang did not call his junior brother, but solemnly emphasized the risks involved with Gu Wei again.
"Brother, I am not impulsive, but after careful consideration.
First of all, I am optimistic about you as a person and your ability as a director. Secondly, I am optimistic about this story. Like you, I also I really like this script, and I think as long as we work hard, this movie will be successful." Lu Yang was very excited after hearing this, and felt that this junior brother not only provided help in times of need, but also understood him and was his soulmate.
"Junior brother, don't worry, every shot of this movie is in my mind. I will try my best to shoot it well."
Gu Wei smiled
"Senior brother, don't be excited. , I haven’t finished yet. Your movie is not a small project. You are making a martial arts film. The role of the martial arts director is very important, as well as photography, makeup, props, etc.
It is best to have another one. A professional producer will help you with overall planning.
We need a big company to cooperate, so that the preliminary preparations for filming will be easier.
Although I could invest all of it, for this reason, I can only invest half of 15 million. ”
Gu Wei’s words were very beautiful. He didn’t have that much money in his hand, so he decided to invest half of it, but he still acted like I was thinking about the movie.
Although he only received a promise of half of the investment. , Lu Yang is still very excited
“Junior brother, you are absolutely right. With your 15 million, it will be much easier for me to go to China Film and Television, and the preparations for the crew can be made with China Film and Television. "
"Brother, I have a small request. ”
Lu Yang was still in a state of excitement
"Junior brother, you are an investor. If you want anything, just open your mouth."
"I want to play Shen Lian." Gu Wei put away his smile. Looking at Lu Yang and saying
Lu Yang was also stunned for a moment, and then he realized that this junior brother who wanted to spend 15 million to invest in his movie was actually a student in the acting department of the film academy.
The world is so wonderful.
Only then did he calm down and carefully observe the junior brother in front of him again.
Tall, with handsome features, a high nose and deep eyes.
My skin is too fair. Fortunately, this can be solved with makeup.
Gu Wei didn't speak at this time. He knew that Lu Yang was observing him, and his expression became serious.
The expression should try to fit the character's state as he understands it.
At this time, it seemed to Lu Yang that Gu Wei's expression had become grim again.
"Very good, junior brother, your image is very consistent with the protagonist Shen Lian, and you are also a top student in the college. I don't have to worry about your acting skills. You are simply the best candidate for Shen Lian."
The sedan chair carries people. Lu Yang doesn’t know what Gu Wei’s acting skills are like, but he has already invested 15 million, and he is basically the largest investor. There is no problem with his image. What’s wrong with playing a leading role?
When filming, if your acting skills are not up to par, then you can slowly train them. Isn’t training actors also part of the director’s job?
After confirming the investment and the starring role, the rest was just minutiae. The two of them chatted passionately about everything.
A person who joins the team with money can play the leading role in a movie before graduation, and the later investment can bring him a lot of income.
One is that after a long drought, the rain comes. After more than a year of hard work, I finally got the investment to realize my movie dream.
Both of them felt that they had taken advantage of each other and unconsciously supported each other in chatting. Naturally, the more they chatted, the happier they became.
When Teacher Xu came back from class, he found that Gu Wei and Lu Yang were acting like good friends for many years.
"It seems that you two hit it off right away, everything has been settled?"
"Thanks to the teacher for the introduction, I was able to get help from my junior brother."
"Where, thanks to the teacher, I can meet such a capable person like senior brother Lu"
Teacher Xu was speechless "Okay Come on, stop complimenting each other. There is still a long time to come. Now that it’s decided, let’s work hard to make the movie.” After hearing this, Lu Yang quickly said, “Teacher, don’t worry, I will do my best.”
Gu Wei signed an investment intention contract, and Lu Yang could take the contract to talk to China Film.
(End of this chapter)