Chapter 807
"Mr. Ning, there is really nothing we can do about Pace. I have been so worried that my hair has fallen out these days. How good was the filming of "Sunset Street" last time? Don't you like Pace too? Look at this script, this is actually a continuation of the story of "Sunset Street", except that the protagonists are replaced by Mr. Chen and Pace. Because of this, the comedy effect is definitely stronger. The year is the hottest time, so just watch him. This film will definitely be a hit if it is made..."
Miya Haibin is a very good person.
When we were training together in Gulou for Pierre Cardin's Beijing press conference, he was the one who made the best friends, and was the first to become buddies with Ning Weimin.
What is particularly rare is that Miya Haibin is not only a kindhearted person, but also enthusiastic and willing to help his friends.
He is also quite sensible and knows how to behave in the world.
Just like now, although he is advocating for Chen Peisi, he has no intention of showing off his friendship.
Instead, he said "Mr. Ning", which appropriately expressed respect for Ning Weimin.
This is why until now, he is the only male model of the same generation who can still keep in touch with Ning Weimin and can often sit and chat with him.
As for the other male models in the model team, Ning Weimin is only a memory of yesterday.
Ning Weimin flipped through the script in front of him casually, not paying much attention to it because he was so familiar with the film and loved watching it.
I still remember many of the plots in it.
What attracted his attention more was Chen Peisi himself, who was sitting in front of him, carefully sipping the coffee in the cup to cover up his embarrassment and shame.
To be honest, this is a somewhat dirty enjoyment, and Ning Weimin himself knows that he shouldn’t.
But thinking about how penniless I was in my previous life, compared to today, I can actually make such a big shot begging for me with trepidation, my forehead is sweating, but my heart is still very satisfied.
It was like going to Liu Xiaoqin’s dormitory for dinner in the first few days.
Never mind that she didn’t do anything, but looking at the four beauties in the literary and art circles, it seemed that she was allowed to "choose a concubine" by herself, and she could choose at will.
That’s cool.
This is also a manifestation of personal value being recognized by society.
“Okay, Haibin, don’t keep saying ‘you’. We are friends, we can chat behind closed doors, no need for these polite manners.”
Ning Weimin finally had enough of his addiction and started talking about business.
"I understand what you said. To summarize, it's hard work to make this movie. Now that the formalities have been solved, the only problem is the funding. Right? How much is it? Let me give you an estimate. ”
Okay!
Gong Haibin and Chen Peisi looked at each other, with unconcealable joy in their eyes.
Let’s talk to ourselves, it’s not in vain, it seems that there is a way to do this.
"Ten...seventeen, no, 180,000, Mr. Ning, do you think this...is convenient?"
Chen Peisi spoke rather awkwardly, but he still couldn't hide the excitement in his heart.
Gong Haibin was afraid that Ning Weimin would think the number was too high, so he quickly provided Chen Peisi with a supplement.
"Wei Min, don't worry, this time is different from "Sunset Street". It's not about adding special thanks to our Pierre Cardon Company at the end of the film. As long as you are willing to pay the money, you will It’s okay to put the company’s name on the movie poster or in the title sequence.”
Ning Weimin was stunned. He didn’t expect Gong Haibin to come up with such a bad idea, and he was instantly happy.
"Hainbin, this is too rude. How can you do this? You don't even ask others whether they agree or not. Forget it, I won't talk nonsense to you, I'd better talk to the real owner."
Then he turned to face Chen Peisi, "Although we met for the first time today, we can still be considered friends. Don't call me 'Mr. Ning', that's too polite. Just like Haibin, we can just call each other by our names."
Chen Peisi is also a sensible person.
Although he is a bit introverted in the audience and not good at communication, he is not confused.
Otherwise, how could he make such a life-oriented and realistic movie?
It can only be said that he put all his thoughts on thinking about the movie.
"Well, since we are friends, I won't be polite. To be honest, I really waited for the rice to be ready for this movie, and I was so anxious that I went to the house. If you have any requests, just ask me. I will do my best to satisfy you. What Haibin just said is not impossible. At least if you think the amount is too high, you can give it less. Anyway, it’s for Haibin’s sake. I'm very grateful for helping me."
After hearing this, Ning Weimin said, "In that case, I'll tell you straight away. , I really like your work, whether it is a sketch or a movie."
"In addition, as a Beijing native, I naturally hope that this comedy movie that reflects the life in Beijing can be made. I really can't bear it. Let an excellent work of art disappear quietly, so the amount of money to support your filming is definitely not a problem."
"But the problem is that now everyone knows that there is no financial return in making a movie. No matter how much money you throw away, it doesn’t matter how good the box office is, it doesn’t matter to our sponsoring company, so I mainly want to talk about how to better use this movie to make our company famous without affecting the quality of the movie.”
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"There are some conditions that I hope I can discuss with you openly and honestly in person. I hope we can both reach an agreement. Otherwise, if we can't be mutually beneficial, I won't be able to explain it to the company."
Yes, this request is indeed true. Very reasonable.
Since the 1950s, monopolized purchasing and marketing of films has been implemented, and even studios can only recoup their costs by selling copies.
Not to mention that the sponsoring companies will not get a penny in return, no matter how good the box office is, it has little to do with the movie makers.
The studio will get at most 15%, and the majority will be in the hands of China Film.
This is actually very similar to the arts and crafts industry.
As a manufacturing enterprise, the more you do, the more you lose. The profits are withheld by the foreign trade department, and the purchase price is still mandatory.
Why should the sponsoring companies throw money in vain?
No one’s money comes from the strong wind. If there is no benefit, why should I be taken advantage of?
What's more, Ning Weimin's expression was very polite and he didn't tell Chen Peisi what he had to do.
Therefore, as a creator, although Chen Peisi has a high artistic bottom line and hates others interfering in his film creation, he still nodded.
“No way, the film studio is like this now, the system is too limited, otherwise our film would not have suffered so many hardships. I can understand you, it’s okay to say it if you have anything to say...”
"That's what I think. Just special acknowledgments and posters will definitely not meet our expectations. So we have to add shots."
"What do you mean? I have to take a picture. Is there a scene in a suit? That's no problem. I've thought about it. There is a scene in the script where Shunzi, who works as an individual, is sent from Guangdong. She takes a taxi home and gets off the bus at the entrance of the alley. She is well-dressed and her neighbors are all excited. I couldn't recognize him, so I thought he was a Hong Kong tourist. Then let Shunzi wear a Pierre Cardin suit, and let Liu Peiqi, who plays Shunzi, brag about it..."
"It can be handled this way. "Ning Weimin nodded. He felt that Chen Peisi had indeed done his homework in advance. "However, our company also has Maxim's Restaurant and Menimus Restaurant, should we also find a way to promote it..."
Chen Peisi pondered, "This is a bit difficult. If Shunzi is successful, we can add some scenes of treating guests to dinner. It doesn't matter whether it's Western or Chinese food. But these are two restaurants..."
Suddenly, he had an idea. Shen, I really have an idea.
“Why don’t we do this, let’s shoot street scenes. The part where I put the subtitles and soundtrack at the beginning of the film is when I play the second son wandering around the capital with nothing to do, and he is not welcome everywhere. , to express the humbleness and confusion of the little people. I can walk to the door of your Menimus and Maxim, and look in one after another out of curiosity, and then you...the one in the dress, standing at the door, ah. ...When the man saw me, he opened the door for me politely and let me in. But I was a small person and knew that this place was expensive, so I waved my hands in panic. In the end, I was even scared because I had never seen the world. Isn’t that enough to just run away?”
Ning Weimin admired Chen Peisi’s excellent mind from the bottom of his heart.
Don’t tell me, this is a very creative idea, it’s really funny.
No wonder he dominated the sketch comedy market throughout the country in the 1980s and is the well-deserved king of comedy.
After that, the topic was completely discussed.
Ning Weimin unceremoniously continued to expand the results, "Our company also invests in Tan Gong Restaurant, can we also promote it with a little joke? You just said that Shunzi will treat you if you send it. ..."
"Also, when will your movie be released next year? In your script, in the scene where Lao Kui interferes with the two sons' love and goes to the cinema to find him, can the movie be released? Can't it be replaced by Alain Delon? "Zorro" or "Black Tulip" doesn't matter, the main thing is that our company has plans to arrange Alain Delon's visit to China next year..."
That's it, we talked again. After a few words, Ning Weimin finally smiled and stretched out his hand. "Congratulations. On behalf of our company, I have officially decided to invest 200,000 yuan in this film. I will ask someone to prepare the contract. After signing, you can get the check."
At this moment, both Gong Haibin and Chen Peisi were happy. Their trip was not in vain.
Then one of them said, "Look, Pez, I'm right. Wei Min is a very angry person. Look how quickly this can be done. I want 180,000, but I'll give you 200,000." "
The other one shook hands and said, "Yes, I definitely feel this. And I never expected that we would be able to have such a tacit understanding about my script today. These changes are completely different. It affects the plot, it’s so perfect. So... if you don’t mind, let’s have a meal together today, and I’ll express my small thanks.”
But Ning Weimin didn’t. In order to end the conversation, he withdrew his hand and turned around to sit down.
"You're so polite. Come to my place. Where can I get you to pay for a treat? Pez, we are friends, right? Be more serious. Let's eat downstairs at Maxim's restaurant later. It's very convenient. . But don’t worry, I still have some ideas for changes. Let’s talk about it later..."
"Ah? Do you have anything else?" Miya Haibin was stunned.
"This...hasn't this been agreed upon?" Chen Peisi was also puzzled.
Ning Weimin couldn't help but smile with ulterior motives.
I said in my heart, put public before private. After the public affairs are settled, what about my private interests?
Of course we have to talk, and we have to talk well.
"I would venture to ask, now prices are rising every day. Once you get these 200,000 yuan, will it be enough? What if something goes wrong again? Don't you want to be safer? Don't want to increase it anymore? If you want to improve the production quality, why don’t I give you another two hundred thousand?”
The devil’s eloquence always starts with people’s most desired desires. Chen Peisi immediately took the bait, honestly. Sat down.
"Huh? Another two hundred thousand, then...thank you so much, I'm all ears."
Looking at Chen Peisi's unsure look, Ning Weimin asked again Couldn't help but laugh.
"Don't worry, it won't be difficult for you. Just listen and if you think it works, then pull it down."
These words made Chen Peisi's face soften a little, and his smile became more hopeful.
"That's right. There are several service providers in our company who have a good relationship with me. For example, this material factory. Can you change the script so that Mr. Chen in the movie, also known as Lao Kui, doesn't do it? Who is the director of the Iron Pot Factory, the director of the Donghuashi Street Material Factory? "
"There is also the Meishi Street clothing factory, which owns several clothing brands, including men's clothing, women's clothing, and sportswear. Yes. I want to buy all the clothes for them. Isn’t it okay to use their clothes for the main character in your movie?” "Let's put it this way, if you agree, the street factory will sell the same style of clothing in the name of your movie and use your image in print advertisements. The money will be yours. It will also save you from having such a tight budget and less money from the crew. People suffer a little bit.”
Another two hundred thousand! It’s so refreshing to have it right in front of you!
Not to mention it doesn’t affect the plot, and in this way, the cost of costumes for this film is saved.
The funds are definitely more than enough, and there will be a lot left over in the end.
No matter how shrewd Chen Peisi is, but he lacks knowledge and experience in business operations, he would not have thought of the small condition that Ning Weimin asked him to agree to, and how much benefit this kid could get from it.
So after thinking about it for a while, I was tempted, and I was very moved.
"What can I say? If that's the case, thank you so much. I have to thank you on behalf of all the crew members. No, no, I will treat you tonight. Wherever you go, you can choose any place in the capital! "
Gong Haibin also immediately offered Ning Weimin a cigarette and then lit it.
"Brother, you are so awesome! Absolutely, my idol. From now on, I won’t worship Buddha, I will worship you."
But is this enough?
Who is Ning Weimin?
He is the only master in China who understands what "big IP" is in this era.
"There is one more thing. I also have to make a suggestion, which may be more beneficial to the movie."
Ning Weimin smoked happily and asked, "Pez , let me ask again abruptly, where did you find this shooting location? How much does it cost to rent for a day?"
"Uh..." Chen Peisi couldn't grasp the context of Ning Weimin's thoughts again, it was very real. He said, "Our old man asked his old connections at Beijing Film Studio to settle the matter. Let's half rent and half borrow. The agreed term is half a year, and 6,000 yuan will cover the electricity."
"That's really not expensive, but you can Have you ever thought that since you are in a series of movies, you can use this location whenever you want? What will happen in the future? You can’t always move the characters in your movies?”
Chen Peisi glanced at Gong Haibin, but he hadn't really understood it yet, "Then... we can only talk about it then. Everyone making movies is like this now..."
"Do you think this will work? ? Ask them if the yard is for sale. If it is, I will pay for it myself. If they are not willing, then you can take the time to choose a yard that can be bought and we will change the location for the next movie. I’ll also cover the cost and shoot for you for free forever.”
Oops!
Look at these bold words!
Both Chen Peisi and Gong Haibin thought they heard wrongly.
They couldn't figure it out why Ning Weimin had to sacrifice so much money and waste so much money?
Ning Weimin said that he planned to cooperate with Chen Peisi for a long time.
Anyway, Chen Peisi and Gong Haibin were really in awe.
When they left that night, Chen Peisi and Gong Haibin were both flushed from drinking and eating happily.
None of them had the nerve to let Ning Weimin send them off, so they all rode their bicycles home together.
Naturally, we talked about today's adventures on the way.
"Hainbin, thank you so much. The person you introduced me to is not a rich man, but the God of Wealth. What you helped me solve was not a movie. It is very likely that I will not have to worry about funds in the future."< br>
"Yes. I didn't expect Ning Weimin to be so interesting. This guy really doesn't take money seriously now. What, just giving 400,000 yuan is too lavish."
" He understands art and comedy."
"Okay, it's like you've never seen money before. Hey, seriously, it's done. How can you thank me later? ”
"I...haven't I thanked you? How many times have I said it?"
"Ah? Just verbally. You are really good at it."
"How about you come too? Crew, I’ll give you a role.”
“Is this how you’re thanking me? Why do I think you’re trying to take advantage of me without spending money?”
“ What do you think we should do?”
"It's not too much to treat me to a meal, right?"
"Well...okay, we'll have fried noodles at our house another day..."
"What, what? Just this? Didn't you just give me that?" Did you tell Ning Weimin to just pick the place? Why did you end up with soybean noodles at my place? You are so good at watching people’s dishes.”
“Don’t do that. Come on, that's not the case. The four hundred thousand belongs to the crew, whether it's public or private. Besides, I want to invite you. I have to have cash in my pocket, so I just brought ten yuan. I'm bragging because I know they won't let me pay for it. Isn't it better to treat me to a French meal?"
"Then...what if they take it seriously? You are such a big star, are you embarrassed?”
"Isn't there still you?"
"Hey, you Chen Xiaoer, you are too bad."
"Come on, buddy, it's time for us to break up, you go Go this way, I’ll go this way. Zhajiang Noodles, I really don’t care about it, I will definitely take care of it! I’ll call you, bye bye..."
With a salute, Chen Peisi said Turn the handlebars and turn right on the bicycle.
Miya Haibin felt angry and funny. Looking at his back, he couldn't help but curse.
"You are so good! No wonder Zhu Shimao said you are picky. No wonder you can act in "Eating Noodles". You really have a life!"
(End of Chapter)
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