Chapter 21 Release Matters
At night, barbecue stall
I don’t know since when, barbecue shops have also opened. Zhang Chen remembers that when he was a child, barbecues were always on the roadside, and diners would eat standing on the roadside.
But thanks to the establishment of the store, they were able to have barbecue in March, when the nights in Beijing were still very cold.
“Come on, everyone has worked hard during this period, especially the senior students. Let’s eat something casual today, and then have a good meal when the wedding banquet is over, and let’s go together~”
Zhang Chen raised his glass and proposed, and everyone drank it up while cheering.
The three women who play the roles of Guan Yue and others are Zhang Chen’s junior schoolmates. Today these roles are completed together, and tomorrow they will leave the group. Today’s barbecue is considered a farewell party.
"Director Zhang, you are very polite. If you find a good role in the future, remember to find us."
"Definitely."
The junior students are already running outside to follow the group Now, I have experienced the harshness of the world and know the importance of connections. It is impossible for me to act like a senior to director Zhang Chen and talk politely.
But there are exceptions~
"Director, where are you raising fish?"
Zhang Chen didn't drink all the wine in his glass, and he was immediately picked on by Chen Xi, who was born in Heilongjiang Province. He is also one of the people who finished filming today, the actor who plays Yang Xiaoyue.
This girl has a carefree personality and has a good relationship with everyone. She is obviously from a Chinese drama background, but she is very comfortable in this crew where Nortel makes up the majority.
“It’s not that I don’t drink, it’s ice-cold~”
Zhang Chen drank the remaining wine in the wine glass while begging for mercy.
Behind the bar, the shop owner looked at the noisy group and sighed that youth is good.
Drinking cold beer in winter can only be said to be like a silly boy sleeping on a cool bed, all because of his strength.
Ning Hao took the lead in flattering mode: "Chenzi, is this really your first time directing a movie?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"Then you are definitely a genius. I see that you work with ease and you don't look like a novice at all. Moreover, you manage all aspects of the crew in an orderly manner. I don't believe you are a novice. I think you are more like a seasoned veteran of the crew. "
He has noticed Zhang Chen's performance in the past few days. Looking back on the embarrassment he felt when he directed a movie for the first time, the comparison between the two is like heaven and earth.
It’s true that people have to die when comparing with others, and goods have to be thrown away when comparing goods.
Ning Hao asked himself if he was a fool, then the other party could only be a genius.
Although this crew is not big, it has a lot going on.
For this reason, Teacher Fu specially arranged for two senior students from the directing department to act as assistant directors for him. Unexpectedly, Zhang Chen took care of everything in an orderly manner. Ning Hao and the others chatted in private and were all impressed by Zhang Chen's ability. Very impressed.
Zhang Chen just smiled bitterly when he heard the compliment. It was indeed the first time for him to direct in this life, but he had been directing for decades in his previous life. It would be too bad for a small crew like "Dark Invasion" to be able to handle it. .
"Yes, yes, and I think the atmosphere in our crew is very good. Everyone is united, unlike other crews where all kinds of bad things happen."
The person who spoke was He who played the role. The actress who played Leigh had obviously experienced some unpleasant things on other sets.
“This is really not because of how powerful I am.”
"Why is that?"
"Because... poor!"
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Seeing everyone's puzzled faces, Zhang Chen simply started chatting and continued Explained:
“If a production crew has abundant funds, it usually means there are many investors, and the more investors there are, the more things can be done.
Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes. This is not a joke, but an eternal truth.
After the investor invested money, he is the uncle, so he will naturally want some privileges:
For example, arranging some actors he has slept with to play a certain role;
For example, giving someone a certain role Forcibly adding drama;
For example, changing roles;
Actors will also fight openly and secretly, vying with each other for position, and quarreling with each other from time to time. Why do she live in a deluxe suite and I only have a king bed room? Why does she have a separate dressing room and I don't?
If the atmosphere is bad, it will be difficult to lead the team.
Every position is thinking about lining their own pockets. Everyone in the entire crew is thinking about how to make money. It is estimated that no one will think about making good works anymore.
On the contrary, a crew as tight as ours will make everyone in the crew unite and create a sense of mission to work together to get this thing done...
Plus Our team is almost entirely made up of current students, and they still maintain their enthusiasm for this industry, so you will think our crew is special. ”
"That's very well said." Applause came from behind, it was Teacher Fu. Qingying Film Studio and Nortel are right next to each other. Teacher Fu came over after receiving the call. He didn’t even need transportation and came directly on his legs.
“Where did you learn this?”
“No, no, no, it’s all because you taught me well, teacher.”
“ Come on, I never taught you this.”
Teacher Fu didn't dare to accept the flattery this time. He was still a little self-aware.
"Haha, that may be what I dreamed about."
Zhang Chen laughed and quickly changed the subject: "Teacher Fu, sit down quickly and see what you want to eat. Order some..."
Teacher Fu waved his hand: "You're welcome, I came here just after dinner. I just came to see you. How are you? Did the recent filming go well?"
“Well, the shooting went quite smoothly, everyone is in good condition, and the progress is already more than half way.”
"That's good, Zhang Chen, come out with me and I'll tell you something."
After Teacher Fu finished speaking, he walked out of the hotel, with Zhang Chen following behind.
It wasn't until he came outside that Teacher Fu said, "The movie will be finished soon. Have you considered its distribution?"
He clearly remembered that Zhang Chen said, I want to make this movie into a theatrical movie.
After all, this is his student’s first time making a movie, and Teacher Fu is afraid that he doesn’t know the ropes.
"Oh, what advice does Teacher Fu have about distribution?"
Regarding distribution, Zhang Chen originally wanted to find China Film Group, but China Film Group may not be interested in him as a little shrimp. Looking at Teacher Fu's appearance, it was obvious that There is a plan, Zhang Chen wants to hear his thoughts.
“I know the people at Guangguang, and I can ask them to help with distribution, but whether it will work or not will only be known after watching your finished film.”
People who don’t understand the industry may think that everyone Every movie has a chance of being released, but actually it’s not.
Before release, the distribution company will watch the film. If they think the film has distribution value, the film will be released. Otherwise, it will have to be released on DVD.
"Okay, then let me ask the teacher."
Zhang Chen thought for a while and readily agreed. The light is not bad.
The special skill of later generations of light is underground network distribution!
The so-called "ground network model", also called the matrix model, means that Guangguang dispatches dedicated personnel to station in each theater chain for a long time. These people have a very good relationship with the local theater chains.
Their ultimate goal is to increase the screening rate of their company's films by the theater chains they are responsible for.
The underground network distribution model was very effective before 2013, because moviegoers during this period were still used to buying tickets in cinemas, and underground network personnel could influence them.
But it didn’t work after 2013. Online ticket purchasing developed rapidly and people basically bought tickets online. The land-based model lost its effect and eventually withdrew from the stage of history.
In addition, there is another reason why Zhang Chen chose Guangguang, that is, this company is very good at hype!
The most talked about work by later generations is probably "Painting on the Wall".
At that time, Guangguang was responsible for the distribution of "Painting Wall". For "The Legend of White Snake" in the same period, it can be said to be extremely dark.
"The Legend of White Snake" will be released on the 28th, and "The Painted Wall" will be released on the 29th, just one day apart.
Yangzi shouted crazily and provoked Lao Wang.
Maybe he feels he is rich and wants to use money to challenge the rules.
Then Lao Wang taught him a lesson.
The white snake played by Zhao Yazhi seems to have come from heaven to the earth, and the white snake played by Huang Shengyi seems to have come from the sky to the earth.
To be honest, it was too damaging, but it also successfully gave people the impression that this film was terrible.
Originally, the estimated box office of "The Legend of White Snake" was 250 million to 300 million, but in the end it stopped at 210 million.
The estimated box office of "Painted Wall" was 100 million to 150 million, but the final box office reached 193 million.
I am afraid no one would believe that there is no credit for this sentence.
(End of this chapter)