Chapter 5 Wealth and honor should never forget each other
“What, are you planning to make a movie?”
Ning Hao has the most practical experience among the three. I co-starred in "Chinese Divorce", and my graduation film "Incense" won the grand prize at the Tokyo Ginza Film Festival. Although I went to my grandma's house, I have the richest experience.
“Well, I wrote a book at home during the Spring Festival, and I want to film it.”
Zhang Chen did not deny it. Basically, every Nortel student would think about making a movie. The only difference is that Can it land?
"Have you brought the script? Let me take a look."
As soon as he heard this, Ning Hao immediately became interested.
"Bring it."
Zhang Chen took out the script from his bag and handed it over. Ning Hao didn't even bother to eat, so he took it and started reading.
As soon as he got it in his hand, he felt that the thickness was wrong. He turned over the back and raised his head in surprise: "You also drew the storyboards and storyboards?"
Zhang Chen smiled and nodded: "For this first work, I must be more prepared."
The dinner table suddenly became quiet, Ning Hao read the script, and Cao Bingkun read the storyboard.
After a while, the two exchanged words. When they raised their heads again, their eyes became incredible.
"Tatsuko, did you really come up with this story?"
"Yes."
"The script is really well written. How did you come up with the idea? I thought your first movie would be more artistic, but I didn't expect it to be a complete commercial movie."
Ning Hao was amazed, Zhang Chen said in his heart , your guess is indeed correct.
If I hadn’t been reborn, my first movie would really have been a literary film, and then I wasted twenty years.
This time, I will not make the same mistake no matter what.
Cao Bingkun was also smacking his lips next to him: "Chenzi, I have to tell you, your heart is too dark."
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"What kind of pervert does it take to think of putting a group of little girls in a cave to be killed by monsters? The most incomprehensible thing is that there is not a single male character in the whole film. Isn't that true? Leave me any chance."
Zhang Chen didn't understand what Cao Bingkun was doing at first, but after hearing it, he realized that it was a joke.
"It's not that there are no male characters. Don't just focus on the protagonist camp, look at the villain camp..."
"The villain camp, what are those monsters you mean?"
"Hahaha, I said it was tailor-made for you, do you believe it?"
"Ah, I understand, young master, you are pointing at your nose and calling me ugly, don't run away, eat I just jumped.”
A few people were laughing, but Cao Bingkun’s move was a bit big, which attracted people from the next table, so he stopped.
Ning Hao asked next to him: "Is the investment settled?"
When he filmed "Incense", he failed to secure investment. In the end, he spent more than 40,000 yuan to film it with his own money. Block, the result is that he is the screenwriter, director, and cameraman himself, and the equipment only has a DV.
Zhang Chen shook his head: "Not yet, I'm going to ask the teacher first."
Ning Hao nodded: "It's right to ask the teacher, but don't hold out too much hope. The school may be able to provide help in other aspects." There is a lot of support, but when it comes to investment..."
Ning Hao is someone who has been there and understands some of the school's situation.
Zhang Chen actually also knows that Nortel is the top university in the domestic film and television industry. If you want to build a crew, all the people in front of and behind the scenes can be found here, and the level is not low.
But only in terms of attracting investment, it is still difficult for teachers themselves to make movies and attract investment, let alone students.
Speaking of which, making movies is really expensive. If nothing else, for Zhang Chen, a directing student, the annual expenses are beyond the reach of ordinary people.
In the directing department, there are usually three to four assignments in a semester. Each assignment costs about 1,500 to 2,000 yuan to complete the filming. This year, it is 20,000 yuan, which is equivalent to doubling the tuition. Not to mention that you have to submit a graduation project when you graduate. A short film of about 20 minutes costs an average of 100,000 yuan. Even if you save more and more, it cannot be less than 50,000 yuan.
You know, this is 2004.
That’s why I say that it is not recommended for children from ordinary families to learn to direct. The cost is too high. The road to growth is basically fed by money. The key is that they may not become talented in the end.
"Come, do it for Chenzi~"
Ning Hao suggested and everyone raised their glasses.
The cold wine cannot dampen the enthusiasm in everyone's hearts.
"Chenzi, when will the shooting start, say hello to me and I will take the photo for you."
Ning Hao patted his chest and took care of himself. Of course Zhang Chen was happy, that was his original plan Yes, I just haven't figured out how to say it yet, but I didn't expect Ning Hao to agree first.
At this time, Ning Hao was actually quite famous. He studied photography and was very good at shooting commercial MVs. He usually took on a lot of private work. Otherwise, you would think where did he get the money to make movies.
Cao Bingkun said from the side: "Say hello to me, Sajia will help you."
Zhang Chen, seeing the atmosphere, also pretended to be Water Margin, picked up the wine glass: "Two Brother Renyi, younger brother Zhang Chen, here’s to you two brothers~”
Ning Hao also picked up the wine glass: “We should not forget each other if we want to be rich and noble.”
Cao Bingkun: “Brothers working together will benefit. Broken gold.”
"Did it~"
"Did it!"
......
The next morning, Zhang Chen woke up from thirst. After waking up, he only felt a headache.
Yesterday, he asked for 9 bottles at first, and then asked for 9 more bottles, and then he stopped.
That's the bad thing about beer. If you drink too much, you'll get a headache the next day.
Cao Bingkun just opened the door and walked in. Seeing Zhang Chen sitting in a daze, he handed over a breakfast.
"Are you awake? Eat something when you wake up to avoid stomach discomfort."
Huh? Why does it seem like my dad also said this? Lao Cao, are you taking advantage of me?
Then Zhang Chen suddenly became excited and groped around with his hands: "Where is my script?"
"Don't worry, it's on the table. It's fine. Can't you remember what you looked like yesterday? You're obviously unconscious, but you just cling to your script and won't let go, saying that this is your chance to make a comeback. , I don’t know where to start talking about this..."
Cao Bingkun handed over the script while complaining. He looked like he was fine and could get up early to buy breakfast.
Seeing that the script was intact, Zhang Chen felt relieved.
"Are you awake? If you are awake, wash your face and eat quickly. After dinner, I will accompany you to register the company."
Zhang Chen nodded, he wanted to make a theatrical movie , the first step for a theatrical movie is to file the script.
But before that, he had to register a company because the law stipulates that individuals cannot obtain a filming license in China.
Another advantage of registering a company is that it can legally avoid taxes.
If it is an individual, a 45% personal tax will be deducted on the amount exceeding 100,000, which is painful to think about. However, an enterprise only needs to pay 25% of the net profit, plus many places There are supportive policies for film and television companies, which can save a lot of money both internally and externally.
After dinner, Cao Bingkun followed Zhang Chen to complete the company registration procedures.
The Imperial Capital's support for film and television companies is pretty good, so there is no need for Zhang Chen to go to Hengdian.
The name of the company is also very simple, taken from his name, it is called Star Entertainment.
Registering a company was very simple and cost several hundred dollars. In addition, Zhang Chen also went to the Copyright Office to register the copyright for "Dark Invasion" before returning to school.
(End of this chapter)