Chapter 30 Mr. Zhou refused to act
Two days later, Li Chen went to the company to meet Wu Ershan.
Judging from his appearance, Wu Ershan looks like an artist.
Black-rimmed glasses, a beard, and a large black long-sleeved shirt.
“Hello, Director Li.”
"Hello, senior brother Wu Ershan, please take a seat."
Although this person opened a studio after graduation, his situation is similar to Ning Hao.
It is also half-dead. In the final analysis, none of it has hit the box office.
Although both of them have won awards, their gold content is not high, and they do not have high-box office masterpieces.
It will definitely not be favored by capital.
Unlike him, since Shitou became popular, people who wanted to invest in the company were like Guo Jiang Zhiqing.
Wu Ershan crossed his hands between his legs, looking a little embarrassed.
Li Chen can understand what the other person is thinking.
The age difference between the two is more than ten years, but their popularity is very different.
I am running a company, even if it is a small one, it is still a company.
Li Chen smiled and said: "Brother, don't be nervous. Teacher Li has already told me about senior brother's situation."
Wu Ershan couldn't help but smile a little bitterly: "Director Li is making a joke."
“I heard from Teacher Li that Director Li plans to invest in me.”
“To be honest, I haven’t decided what to shoot yet.”
Li Chenxiao Said: "Senior Brother Wu Ershan, don't worry, since you haven't made up your mind yet."
"I will make the decision for you. I will be the producer and you will direct."
"I will do the script and casting. You will only be responsible for the direction and art production of this drama."
"Maybe try something new, how about you find a new direction?"
Wu Ershan was stunned for a while, then said after a while: "Can I read the script first?"
Li Chen smiled, it was okay, at least he had his own pursuits and did not immediately bow to the employer.
Li Chen handed the prepared painting script to Wu Ershan.
When Wu Ershan opened it, several keywords on the cover caught the eye.
‘Martial Arts’ ‘Magic’ ‘Romance’
Eastern fantasy "Painted Skin" script
Just looking at the words on the cover is very attractive.
Wu Ershan looked at it very carefully, and about half an hour passed.
Wu Ershan closed the script and thought about it for a long time before speaking.
"Director Li, I can't speak, so don't worry about what I say."
Li Chen smiled and said: "Senior Brother Wu Ershan, you can say whatever you want, no need to be polite. "
Wu Ershan nodded and said seriously.
"First, it is easy for this kind of subject matter adapted from Liaozhai to cross the line. Can it pass the review?"
"Second, if you want to make something different from the same type of subject matter in the past, the investment is estimated to be small. No."
"Thirdly, the production team is not something that a small company can support."
Li Chen nodded: "Is there any more?"
"No. Yes, Director Li," Wu Ershan said.
Li Chen added: "I just said, I'm the producer, you don't have to worry about this."
"I wrote it very clearly on this painted script, it's an oriental fantasy! It's not a horror film. "
"As for investment, you don't have to worry about that."
"I can tell you that the investment budget for this film is 100 million, and we do not rule out additional investments in the future."
"The management is currently considering two companies, China Film and Television and Enlight."
"There is no need to worry about the production team."
"What you have to do now is to use these three months to draw the storyboards."
"In the art field you are good at, based on I decided to do whatever you can with the cool theme.”
Wu Ershan didn’t reply immediately.
Invite China Film and Television, and there shouldn’t be much of a problem in passing the review.
Light is a media giant, but it doesn’t play a big role in film shooting.
The production team, although the other party did not say it clearly, seems to be prepared.
When Wu Ershan thought of this, he felt a little impulsive.
But he calmed down immediately.
"Director Li, for such a big production, why not let me be your executive director."
"To be honest, I'm still feeling uneasy."
Li Chen laughed and said, "Senior Brother Wu Ershan is worthy of being a Mongolian, and he is really straightforward."
"Okay, then. Just wait for the next one, I will produce it and you will direct it.”
Wu Ershan nodded and said thank you.
After all, being able to participate in a 100 million large-scale production as an executive director will be of great benefit to him in directing large-scale productions independently in the future.
When Wu Ershan left Rongchen Pictures, he was still a little top-heavy, as if he was falling into the clouds.
Remember what the other person said just now, how to use his expertise.
The color rhythm of the scenery and the selection of picture tones present a fusion effect of Chinese and Western cultural elements.
This is what he, a top student in the Academy of Fine Arts, has to consider.
What made him even more excited was that this drama, according to the other party's wishes, was planned to be released worldwide.
Wu Ershan shook his head vigorously to calm himself down.
Before leaving, the other party handed him the split shots he had made.
It turns out that they have already made it.
It wasn’t him who offered to be the executive director, but the other party actually planned to let him direct this big production.
It’s not just a show.
After sending Wu Ershan away, Li Chen thought of the person in charge of Ning Ying who had come to the company many times before.
Let someone call and find him.
In less than an hour, the person appeared in front of Li Chen.
Pang Hong, the person in charge of Ning Ying’s office in Beijing.
I was very happy to see Li Chen, as if I were meeting the God of Wealth.
Ningying has been on the verge of bankruptcy in the past two years, ranking among the bottom among the 37 state-owned film studios in the country.
However, after changing the head, it seems that reforms have begun.
This is one of the reform measures. In the past, Ning Ying had no person in charge in Beijing.
Even now, I heard that there is not even a serious office in Beijing.
This one seems to be living with a relative.
When he heard that Li Chen wanted to see him, he hurried over without even bothering to eat. When leaving Rongchen Pictures, Pang Hong was in a happy mood and immediately called Director Yang of Ningying.
Although Li Chen did not disclose the specific project, he mentioned that the filming location may be in Ningxia next year.
As for whether Ning Ying can participate, the other party did not refuse in person, which is good news.
"Yang Chang, Director Li is going to our place to attend the film festival on the 20th, what do you say?"
Before Pang Hong finished speaking, the other person on the phone immediately said happily.
"Haha, Lao Pang, you have done a great job, I know how to do it, don't worry."
A week later, Li Chen took the painting's script and preliminary budget and went to China Film to find Han Sanping in person .
When he arrived at Han Sanping's office, the other party was answering the phone and motioned for him to sit down first.
After hanging up the phone, Han Sanping said: "There is tea on the table. If you want to drink it, pour it yourself."
Li Chen smiled and poured the tea by himself.
Han Sanping smiled and said: "You said on the phone that there is another project. Young people are full of energy."
"Tell me, what project and what is the budget?"
Li Chen smiled and said: "This project is inseparable from the support of Director Han. This is the budget I have made."
"Look, Director Han."
Han Sanping took it over and took a look, and he was immediately refreshed.
The budget is indeed not small, 100 million.
"Painted Skin."
"Global distribution."
"A pair of human skin costs 900,000?" Han Sanping said in surprise.
"Director Han, this is not something I just said."
"High-end goods from the United States, even facial expressions can be vivid, and I have done research."
"I also plan to be the design team of the costumes and props Find the top team in the country to take charge of it."
"Strive to take into account Chinese and Western aesthetics while highlighting the elements of the Han Dynasty."
"As for the special effects, I plan to get it from South Korea or Japan. It’s up to island countries to do it.”
"This painting is my first attempt at integrating Chinese and Western elements. I don't want to leave any regrets."
Han Sanping only thought about it for a few seconds and made his decision immediately.
As expected of a mountain eagle, a RMB 100 million project was decided upon without even a meeting to discuss it.
But it’s normal to think about it. Wuji invested 300 million, and the painting skin was only 100 million.
“Same as last time, China Film Group contributed 50 million, including publicity and distribution, accounting for half of the share.”
Han Sanping's tone did not allow for negotiation.
Li Chen smiled bitterly and said: "Director Han, let's do this. You and I will each share 40%, and I plan to give the remaining 20% to Director Wang."
"Xuanfa is included in the cost. Here, leave it to China Film and Enlight.”
Global distribution depends on China Film, and China Film must have something to do with it, such as The Promise, which will be released globally at the end of the year.
Mainland propaganda rays are the leader.
"Wang Changtian?" Han Sanping was a little surprised.
"Well, I agreed to him last time. And Director Han, unlike you, China Film is a state-owned enterprise and a leader in the industry."
"Your position in the industry does not need to be considered too much. "Many."
"But I am different."
It goes without saying that Han Sanping will understand.
"Okay, just as you said, you actually know how to deal with the world." Han Sanping said with a smile.
Li Chen smiled and said: "Director Han, I will hand over the book and wait until it is approved before signing the contract."
Han Sanping nodded, which was regarded as an agreement.
After coming out of China Film Academy, Li Chen decided to finalize the role of Zhou Xun first.
Anyone can change the skin of this painting, but Zhou Xun cannot.
Li Chen called Yang Siwei and asked her to contact Zhou Xun's agent Zeng Jia.
When Zeng Jia put down the phone, she lamented that she was really lucky this year, with big director’s film appointments coming one after another.
Director Chen's "If Love" has just been finalized, and here comes another magical masterpiece by director Li.
But after calling Zhou Xun, he was poured cold water on him.
"Jiajia, I don't want to answer." Zhou Xun's slightly hoarse voice came over.
"You're not mistaken. This kind of resource may not be available even if others are fighting for it."
"I heard from Yang Siwei that you are the only actor in this play who has been invited by Director Li by name."
There was silence for a few seconds.
"Let's do it, Jiajia, help me make an appointment with Director Li, and I'll talk to him."
"I lost to you, okay"
Li Chen was also a little surprised when he heard the news.
What Yang Siwei meant was that agent Zeng Jia was also helpless.
In the evening, Yang Sisi drove into the car and picked up Li Chen.
When meeting Zeng Jia and Zhou Xun, Li Chen sighed that it was great to be young.
They are all in their late twenties, and the flowers are blooming just in time.
After a few people exchanged pleasantries.
Zhou Xun said directly: "Director Li, I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't play the role of a vixen."
Li Chen didn't answer, waiting to see what she had to say.
Zhou Xun directly talked about her knowledge of vixens.
He also made a few coquettish movements on the spot, and then asked: "Director Li, is this true?"
Li Chen understood that she would be wrong about what she meant.
"If that's the case, I can play the role of anyone in the entertainment industry, so why should I come to you."
"What I want is not the kind of vixen who only discharges electricity when he twists his waist."< br>
“The vixen in this play is a fox spirit who has been practicing for thousands of years. She has always believed that she is a human, not a monster.”
“My play is to break the traditional thinking model. The vixen.”
"You have to act in your own way."
"Perform a classic humanized fox fairy on the big screen."
Zhou Xun was quite surprised and paused for a few seconds .
He simply raised his glass and said: "Director Li, I respect you. I accepted this play."
Zeng Jia was very happy, but she didn't expect that Director Li would Got Mr. Zhou done.
Li Chen laughed and said: "Remember, this is not a horror movie, it is a fantasy romance movie."
Zhou Xun laughed unladylikely and said: "I did it, Director Li."
< br>Good guy, quite heroic.
Zeng Jia also toasted Li Chen with a glass of wine, and the atmosphere immediately became lively.
(End of this chapter)