Chapter 401 Your Name
"A love movie called "Your Name"."
Chen Linfeng passed the prepared script to several people present. These were prepared before he came.
""Your Name", a love movie?" Han Shanping took it suspiciously, "Aren't these movies all low-budget?"
He didn't waste any time, picked up the script and read it carefully.
Shen Fei and Jiang Zhiqiang also got a copy and hurriedly watched the legendary Xiao Chen's new script.
After all, this place is a teahouse, and some refreshments and snacks are prepared. Chen Linfeng tastes them slowly while waiting for them to finish them.
The overall length of the script is not too long, and Chen Linfeng has a habit of providing only a brief synopsis of the story for early negotiations.
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"Hmm..." Han Shanping pondered, "It's a romance film, but it also has elements of disaster films and time travel."
He raised his head and asked, "Is this time travel type science fiction or ghost type?"
Chen Linfeng shook his head, "This aspect will not be elaborated on in the movie. You can understand it however you want, because it involves Taoist temples, so for the time being it can be considered to be of the ghost and god type."
Han Shanping held his chin and asked, "I can rest assured about your film. How much investment is expected in total, or will it be based on the past ratio?"
"The estimated production cost is 80 million-100 million RMB, plus marketing costs, it is about 150 million RMB.
Because of the current increase in actors' salaries, I will convert part of the actors' salaries into investment shares. ”
Shen Fei frowned and said, "Can't you just pay the full amount directly to the actor's salary?"
Everyone knows that Xiao Chen's movies can make money, but he really doesn't want to give up his free share.
He knew that Director Han would definitely say this, so he simply brought it up first as a blackface.
Han Shanping is considering the issue of cost. Just reading the script, although there will be some special effects shots, it will not cost so much.
Considering Xiao Chen's usual style, he wouldn't do any tricks, so what kind of big-name star would he invite?
Regarding Shen Fei's question, Chen Linfeng only said, "The male and female protagonists of this film are expected to be played by me and Sissi."
Han Shanping clapped his hands and said, "Okay, that's it. Investment is not a problem. The conversion of the investment amount is not very friendly to other investors. I think it can be converted into a later share of the investment."
Jiang Zhiqiang echoed, "I think what Mr. Han said is reasonable. Investment is a carrot and a pit.
It is necessary to bring in as many people as possible, but also to ensure that those who come in are useful. Regarding actors' remuneration, if you want to reduce the remuneration, just increase the share in the later stage. ”
As he spoke, he sighed, "The mainland is also starting to consider the issue of actors being overpaid. It's developing so fast."
In fact, the current salary in mainland China has almost exceeded the level of Hong Kong films at their peak.
Of course, the box office market has also exceeded that of Hong Kong and Kawan Island combined. It’s so fast. It’s only been 10 years.
Jiang Zhiqiang felt a lot in his heart.
Chen Linfeng nodded, "That's okay. Sissi and I's total salary abroad has exceeded 15 million U.S. dollars. It's almost impossible to film in China.
After all, we have to find a way to reduce it as much as possible. If this is not enough, we can also convert it or divide it into shares. It is always a way. ”
Han Shanping said, "We have encountered your situation before. Fang Long and Jet Li's salary were not decent in the past. We have no choice but to grit our teeth and endure it."
Jiang Zhiqiang said something fair, "They have actually reduced their remuneration a lot in China. Everyone has done this. After all, the gap in conditions is here, so we can't do it without reducing it."
Chen Linfeng blinked, "In a few years, we won't have to think about this anymore. Maybe our domestic salaries will be higher than those abroad."
The remaining people shook their heads, wondering where Xiao Chen got such high confidence.
In their opinion, it is no longer low now.
Subsequently, both companies present confirmed their investment intentions. China Film Group was still responsible for domestic distribution, while Jiang Zhiqiang was responsible for the Southeast Asia region.
In addition, Chen Linfeng also proposed that Wang Changtian of Enlight Media should also join in as a publicity for the Internet.
Today, the mobile Internet has begun to take shape. As an important platform for public opinion, the Internet plays an increasingly important role in film promotion and distribution.
However, Huaying's influence in this regard is slightly weaker.
Han Shanping didn't mean to refuse strongly, so he agreed naturally.
By now, Chen Linfeng’s right to speak in his own projects has become obvious.
After drinking tea and chatting for a while, they dispersed.
After returning, Chen Linfeng mentioned today's content to Liu Qianqian.
"Then when will we start filming?" Liu Qianqian looked at him curiously.
"Maybe in the middle of next month," Chen Linfeng roughly calculated the preparation time and said.
He glanced at Liu Qianqian's butt, and said with a hint of sadness, "You have also read the script. When the time comes, there will be a scene of you pretending to be me and touching yourself, well... it fits the setting."
"Huh?" Liu Qianqian noticed.
She was so angry that she suddenly said, "I know you like big guys. When I asked you before, you still said hypocritically that you only like me. Now it's exposed."
Liu Qianqian pinched Chen Linfeng's neck angrily and wanted to strangle him to death.
Chen Linfeng stuck out his tongue and screamed, "Well, I didn't say which one I like. Maybe I just like Xiaolongbao. Don't frame me."
"You still said that!"
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On March 16, Chen Linfeng came to his own mythical beast special effects company. The person in charge of the mythical beast special effects is called Xu Jian. He is a pioneer in special effects in China and has his own special effects team.
Chen Linfeng bought it and then hired the technical experts and leaders of rhythm and special effects.
Xu Jian then used his original backbone, added talented new people, and poached people and spent money to finally form a model.
Nowadays, Mythical Beast Special Effects is one of the top special effects companies in the country.
The old-fashioned "Tiangong Weicai" is now difficult to compare with the continuous spending of money on the special effects of mythical beasts, and it is a bit out of reach.
Of course, the main reason is that the two companies, Longlin and Qilin, continue to have new projects for the Divine Beast to hone their technology.
Many domestic film and television production companies also patronize the Chen family and their sons because of their reputation.
So far, there have been some achievements.
When Chen Linfeng inspected the company, he specifically watched some special effects pictures of their latest work "Zhu Xian".
If nothing else, at least in terms of special effects style, it is no longer the Western fantasy style of the past.
At Chen Linfeng's request, the mythical beast special effects team focused on fairy tales and mythical styles at the beginning of the company's development.
Chen Linfeng looked at the scene. The scene where Lu Xueqi used the fairy sword was no longer just a sword with some light and shadow special effects on it.
Instead, the sword shape itself is wrapped with blue light and filled with immortal energy. The sword body moves in a certain regular pattern, making it look like nothing ordinary.
Coupled with Liu Shi's movements of holding swords with his hands, the overall fairy tale feel is there.
Chen Linfeng touched his chin, "The effect this time is better than that in "Sword and Sword 3". You didn't give them all your strength?"
Xu Jian smiled bitterly and said, "You get what you pay for. Long Lin's side pays more, which "Sword and Sword 3" cannot compare with."
"In other words, the main point is still about money?"
Xu Jian nodded, "It can be said that the director is also very important. Many directors in our country are not used to this.
For example, Mr. Chen, I heard that director Xu Ke also pays attention to the special effects from beginning to end, and will provide opinions from time to time.
But most other directors paid less attention to it. Even this time for "Zhu Xian", we actually paid a lot of money. In addition, we are from a brother company, so we cared enough to achieve such good results. ”
Chen Linfeng was speechless, thinking that he would have to remind his father afterwards.
The director still needs to pay more attention to it. After all, it is not the same genre as previous historical dramas or martial arts dramas.
"What about the previous "Magic Phone"? Come here and let me see the effect."
There are actually slight differences between the styles of Xianxia and mythology, and Chen Linfeng wanted to see them.
This film directed by Yu Shengming was released at the end of last year.
Chen Linfeng didn't watch it abroad at the time, but I heard that the ratings were very good.
It is called the third trilogy after Journey to the West and has received high reviews.
At that time, Shu Chang even made a special phone call to tell her that sooner or later she would catch up with Liu Qianqian and asked her to wait.
Xu Jian brought up the screen.
The mythological special effects style, the special effects of mythical beasts, specifically imitates some real-life ancient architectural shapes, as well as the illustrations of traditional gods and demon novels.
In terms of color, it is completely different from the magical style abroad.
At least when Chen Linfeng looked at the scene in front of him, he didn't feel like he was watching a foreign film.
The feeling of belonging to your own home suddenly arises spontaneously.
"This one is good. Personally speaking, it's better than the previous one."
Chen Linfeng suggested, "As for fairy tales, you can refer to "The Legend of Shushan" directed by Xu Ke and make changes in color, but his artistic conception is very fairy-like."
Xu Jian was a little embarrassed, "Mr. Chen, this has to be decided by Party A's director. After all, we are still supporting roles and cannot dominate."
Chen Linfeng nodded, "I know, I mean the direction of your efforts. If a director cooperates with you, you can work hard in this way."
"Okay, let's try our best."
Chen Linfeng pointed to the screen on the computer and said, "We can continue to work hard on this and scan famous domestic Buddhist temples, Taoist temples, and other ancient buildings that fit the artistic conception. Those are all inherently good materials."
"But this will probably cost a lot of money."
"Don't worry about money, it's yours."
"Okay, I'll listen to the boss."
After talking about the company's direction, Chen Linfeng met with the big players he had poached before - David Hollis and John Goodman.
"Mr. Hollis, Mr. Goodman, how are you doing here?"
David Hollis nodded hurriedly, "Very good, I like the food here, it makes me want to come back."
John Goodman followed up by praising, "I like the environment here. It feels unimaginably safe, but the air quality is not very good and there is always wind and sand."
"Haha, that's right."
(End of chapter)