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Gu Wei probably flipped through the script and found that it was basically the same story as in the original time and space.

"This is a good story, why can't it raise money?"

Lu Yang smiled bitterly

"Junior brother, you don't know that being a director is difficult. Let's not talk about whether the filming process is difficult or not. Finding money in the early stage is the biggest problem.

As a director who has never proven himself at the box office, it is extremely difficult to get money from investors.

For the award-winning movie I made before [Cinema for the Blind], do you know how much I needed to budget for it in the early stage? "

"How many?"

In his last life, Gu Wei only read the news to know which movie had a good reputation, which movie had a high box office, and which movie had won many awards. As for the twists and turns involved in making a movie, he didn't understand at all.

But now he is from a major, and the teachers, classmates, senior brothers and sisters around him are all his own.

In the circle, as long as he wants to learn, these are not difficult for him.

"3.5 million. My plan was to use 3.5 million to complete the filming. But I searched around for money. In the end, only West Film Studio agreed to pay, just 1.8 million. It didn't matter whether I would take the film or not, so of course I would.

For this 1.8 million, it was thanks to the help of the teachers in the school that I worked hard. Otherwise, if you, a new director, want to spend millions to make a movie, there will be no way.

The film was pretty good. Although it was not released, it participated in several film festivals abroad, sold the copyright, and did not lose any money. It was also considered worthy of the teachers and investors. "

"Since the last movie was successful, there should be no shortage of investment for this one."

Gu Wei asked

"It can't be that easy. The investment for my last movie was only 1.8 million. It was a literary and artistic film, and I barely made my money back. In everyone's eyes, I am a literary and artistic film director.

This martial arts movie is an obviously commercial film, and the investment cost will be at least tens of millions. Which investor do you think is willing to spend tens of millions to test the waters for me, a literary and artistic film director who has never made a commercial film? "

Lu Yang seemed to have finally found someone to talk to, and he spoke to Gu Wei with complaints and dissatisfaction.

"You said that no one can make commercial films from the beginning, but there is no way. No one is willing to give you this opportunity. In addition, the market situation of martial arts movies has not been good in recent years, and everyone is not optimistic about martial arts movies.

A film company also read the script and told me that the emotions of the characters in your story are quite interesting. How about changing the script, changing the costumes from ancient times to modern times, and changing the royal guards into urban management? "

Hearing this, Gu Wei couldn't help laughing.

"Junior brother, tell me, isn't this nonsense?"

"There are so many film companies and major studios in the market, but none of them are interested?"

Gu Wei asked

"It's not like nothing. The third master of China Film Group is quite optimistic about me. I talked to him. He wanted to support China's young film directors. In addition, I won an award for my last film, so he wanted to help me. A handful, just like he was optimistic about supporting Ning Hao before.

It's a pity that my movie is not [Crazy Stone], and it cannot be obtained by millions. Even the third master cannot give tens of millions of investments at his word, and we are currently discussing it internally. "

Gu Wei now basically knows the general situation of this movie.

"Then based on your budget, senior brother, how much will it cost to shoot the entire movie?"

Lu Yang lowered his head and hesitated.

"I have roughly calculated that if I want to get the effect I want, it will cost at least 30 million."

"Who do you plan to cast for the main role?"

"The protagonist plans to find a star from Hong Kong and Taiwan who can have box-office appeal. Teacher Jin Shijie recommended Zhang Zhen from Wanwan to me before, but I haven't contacted him yet. It's not like I haven't made a movie yet because I have money. It's easier to be an actor. "

"Senior brother, I've watched your movie and I want to vote for it."

Gu Wei put down the script and solemnly told Lu Yang

"Gu Wei, you have to think about it carefully. I have told you a lot about the risks of this movie. We were introduced by the teacher. I can't cheat you. If the movie loses money by then, I will have no shame in coming to see the teacher."

Lu Yang did not call his junior brother, but solemnly emphasized the risks involved with Gu Wei again.

"Brother, I am not impulsive, but after careful consideration.

First of all, I am optimistic about you as a person and your ability as a director. Secondly, I am optimistic about the story. Like you, I also like the script very much. I think as long as we work hard, this movie will be successful. "

Lu Yang was very excited after hearing this. He felt that this junior brother not only provided help in times of need, but also understood him and was his close friend.

"Junior brother, don't worry, every shot of this movie is in my mind, and I will do my best to shoot it well."

Gu Wei smiled

"Brother, don't get excited. I haven't finished yet. Your movie is not a small project. You are shooting a martial arts film. The role of the martial arts director is very important, as well as photography, makeup, props, etc.

It's best to have a professional producer help you with overall planning.

We need a big company to cooperate so that the preliminary preparations for the shooting will be easier.

Although I could invest all of it, for this reason, I can only invest half of 15 million. "

Gu Wei's words were very beautiful. He didn't have that much money, so he decided to invest half of it, but he still acted like I was thinking about the movie.

Although he only received half of the investment commitment, Lu Yang was still very excited

"Junior brother, you are absolutely right. With your 15 million, it will be much easier for me to go to China Film and Television, and the crew's preparations can completely recruit people from China Film."

"Brother, I have a small request."

Lu Yang is still in an excited mood

"Junior brother, you are an investor. If you want anything, just speak up."

"I want to play Shen Lian." Gu Wei put away his smile and looked at Lu Yang and said

Lu Yang was also stunned for a moment, and then he realized that this junior brother who wanted to spend 15 million to invest in his movie was actually a student in the acting department of the film academy.

The world is so wonderful.

Only then did he calm down and carefully observe the junior brother in front of him again.

He is tall, with handsome features, a high nose and deep eyes.

My skin is too fair, but fortunately this can be solved with makeup.

Gu Wei didn't speak at this time. He knew that Lu Yang was observing him, and his expression became serious.

The expression should try to fit the character's state as he understands it.

At this time, it seemed to Lu Yang that Gu Wei's expression had become grim again.

"Very good, junior brother, your image is very consistent with the protagonist Shen Lian, and you are also a top student in the college. I don't have to worry about your acting skills. You are simply the best candidate for Shen Lian."

People are being carried in sedan chairs, and Lu Yang doesn't know what Gu Wei's acting skills are like, but he has already invested 15 million, and he is basically the largest investor, and there is no problem with his image. What's wrong with playing a leading role?

When filming, if your acting skills are not up to par, then you can slowly improve them. Isn't training actors also part of the director's job?

After confirming the investment and the starring role, everything else was just minutiae, and the two of them chatted passionately about everything.

A person who joins the team with money can play the leading role in a movie before graduation, and the later investment can bring him a lot of income.

One is that after a long drought, there is rain. After more than a year of hard work, I finally got investment and can realize my movie dream.

Both of them felt that they had taken advantage of each other and unconsciously supported each other in chatting. Naturally, the more they chatted, the happier they became.

When Teacher Xu came back from class, he found that Gu Wei and Lu Yang were acting like good friends for many years.

"It seems like you two hit it off right away. Everything has been settled?"

"Thanks also to the teacher for the introduction, so that I can get help from my junior brother."

"Where, thanks to the teacher, I can meet such a capable person as Senior Brother Lu"

Teacher Xu was speechless, "Okay, you two, stop complimenting each other. There is still a long time to come. Now that the decision is made, let's work hard to make the movie."

After hearing this, Lu Yang quickly stated, "Teacher, don't worry, I will do my best."

Gu Wei signed an investment intention contract, and Lu Yang could take the contract to talk to China Film.