Director’s Legend

() "Buy out, how much does Yu think "Buried Alive" is worth?"

Yu Dong tapped his fingers on the table, and smiled: "It's a big risk to release such a low-profile niche film, so it's an encouragement for newcomers. The price is 700,000 yuan, and I can buy out "Buried Alive"." All rights reserved."

"the price is too low."

Shao Shuaijun frowned, and his tone was a bit aggressive: "Mr. Yu, I don't think there is any need to talk about the price anymore. You have no respect for me or my movies at all."

"Young man, don't think about going to the sky in one step. I have been studying movies for many years. The potential of "Buried Alive" is at most worth the price. Seven hundred thousand is already a lot. In this movie, including various expenses, it can exceed ten yuan." Ten thousand yuan is the sky, seven times the income, you should be satisfied."

"Hehe, Mr. Yu, I think I should take my leave."

Seven hundred thousand, if it was only worth seven hundred thousand, why did Shao Shuaijun make this movie. There are many low-cost movies that earn big box office. I chose "Buried Alive" because it is simple enough, and the income is also good. Now Yu Dong's 700,000 yuan is simply bullying.

"You have to think clearly, state-run film companies have a fixed distribution relationship. A small film with no clear market prospects will never be favored by state-owned units. And the distribution rights of domestic films are only seven privately-owned films. The company took it down, and only Pauli Bona really started to do distribution. It’s not so easy to walk in after getting out of this door.”

Shao Shuaijun strode away without looking back.

If it is a newcomer, Yu Dong's words are quite lethal. In June last year, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television issued seven domestic film distribution licenses to private companies, Bona, New Picture, Palme d'Or, Yamato, Eying, Union Entertainment, and Huayi Audiovisual. Except for these seven companies, they can only represent the distribution rights, but not du li distribution.

However, Shao Shuaijun has been immersed in this industry for nearly ten years, and he is very clear about the twists and turns. There are policies above and countermeasures below, and he can still distribute without distribution qualifications, as long as he has a relationship with a state-owned film distribution company. That's what Chen Hui from Fujian Hengye did, and he did the same before the new screen.

After despising Yu Dong, Shao Shuaijun went straight to Huayi Brothers.

Huayi is very close to Bona, both in Chaoyang. At present, Huayi is mainly engaged in film and television investment and brokerage business, and has also distributed several movies as an agency before. For example, last year's "Mobile Phone" achieved a box office miracle of 53 million yuan, and "Heroes of Heaven and Earth" was also the runner-up of the year's box office. Shao Shuaijun also knew that "A World Without Thieves" to be released this year was another box office miracle, earning a lot of money.

The two heads of family, Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei, who hadn't seen Huayi Brothers, received Shao Shuaijun as a small middle-aged man named Zhao Cheng, who was in charge of film distribution.

After watching the movie, Zhao Cheng did not directly agree with Shao Shuaijun whether to buy it, but made a phone call, and then said: "It's like this. I personally think your movie is not bad, but it needs to be reviewed by the boss. At present The boss is on a business trip in Hengdian, and he may not be back until the day after tomorrow. You go back first, and I will notify you when the boss comes back, okay?"

After leaving Huayi Brothers, Shao Shuaijun had nowhere to go, so he stayed in a small hotel in the suburbs. Grab the paper and pen in your bag and start thinking about your next movie. It is still mainly based on small costs, but this time the main focus is on domestic films.

Shao Shuaijun's ideal price for "Buried Alive" is 3 million to 5 million. With this investment, there are not many movies that can be shot, only "Night Club" and "Crazy Stone" are the most suitable. Of course, Shao Shuaijun also knows some low-cost high-grossing movies in the future, but they are not suitable for China, and they rely heavily on publicity methods. It is precisely in publicity methods that Shao Shuaijun is very bad at it.

"The reputation of "Night Club" is not very good, so I still choose "Crazy Stone"."

After making up his mind, Shao Shuaijun began to write the script. Two days later, the script was half finished, and Huayi Brothers called.

This time, it was Wang Zhonglei who met Shao Shuaijun, the younger brother of the second king, Wang Zhonglei, who was 34 years old this year, looked quite handsome and dignified. Wang Zhonglei was also very friendly when he spoke, without any feeling of domineering. After watching the movie, Wang Zhonglei clapped his palms and said directly: "The movie is very good. Our Huayi Association will release this movie. Shao Shuaijun, I call you Xiao Shao. You open price."

"Buy out, 5 million." Shao Shuaijun directly stated his ideal price.

I thought Wang Zhonglei would bargain, but he just pondered for a while, then smiled: "5 million buyout of all the copyrights of "Buried Alive", I can agree. However, I am more optimistic about the movie "Buried Alive" Xiao Shao, how are you doing, do you want to come to Huayi Brothers?"

"What does Mr. Wang mean?"

"I am very optimistic about Xiao Shao, your director ability and acting ability, and I want to sign a contract with you to become an artist under our Huayi Brothers. We Huayi Brothers have been preparing to enter the film market recently, but there is only one director Feng Xiaogang, which is obviously not enough. You You are talented, you can direct and act, and you have a good image, we will definitely make you famous. How, come or not?"

Sign me up?

Shao Shuaijun was confused for a while, feeling that Wang Zhonglei's thinking was too active and his eyes were sharp. Although "Buried Alive" is a small production, it can better show a person's director ability and acting skills. Bona also works as an agent, but Yu Dong has not discovered the potential of Shao Shuaijun, which is not as good as Wang Zhonglei.

If it was in his previous life, Shao Shuaijun would be so excited that he would not be able to sleep if he had this opportunity, but now, he just wants to concentrate on being a director and enjoying life, not being enjoyed by life.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Wang, I'm used to being free, and I haven't thought about being an actor. I just want to concentrate on making movies I like. I'm sorry."

"Xiao Shao doesn't want to be a star?"

"I don't like flash very much, I just want to be a director."

Wang Zhonglei thought for a while: "If you sign a contract with our Huayi Brothers, you can continue to direct. Our company invests in shooting a lot of movies every year, and the distribution channels are smooth, and the choice of artists under it is also convenient. In China, du li makes a movie. The risk is very high, and a person's energy is limited, and all aspects need to be managed by hand, what do you think?"

"But……"

Shao Shuaijun was in a bit of a dilemma. Being backed by a big company had many benefits, but more constraints. Shao Shuaijun knew that his temperament was not tactful, and his temper was not very good, so he was afraid of repeating the same mistakes in his previous life.

"If you have any concerns, just mention them. As long as you come, if you can solve them, I will help you solve them."

Wang Zhonglei is very enthusiastic. It can be said that he is thirsty for talent. Shao Shuaijun can't help but sigh with emotion. No wonder the Huayi Brothers of later generations have grown bigger and bigger. They have survived several crises and have become among the ranks of film and television giants. With such a leader, it is difficult for the company not to grow.

Sighed.

"I'll just say it. The reason I don't want to sign a contract is because I'm afraid of being restricted by the company. I'm not sure how to deal with interpersonal relationships. Du Li makes movies. From shooting direction to casting and location selection, I can make the decisions without any outside interference. , this is the state I want.”

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The previous chapter was reviewed and it involved sensitive words. Please note here. From now on: the capital city (city b) is our capital, the magic capital (city s) is Shang~~~~hai, and other cities and provinces are represented by letters The code name is the main one. All the well-known stars have their names changed by one word.

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