Rebirth Starts From 2006

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Liu Hongbo said just now,

He said there is no shortage of investment in Jiang Wen's drama, but there may be some problems with financing.

This is true, but it is also incorrect.

This is wrong because in the impression of ordinary viewers, there will definitely be no shortage of investors for a film by a big star like Jiang Wen. The only difference is how many.

However, the reality is different from what everyone imagined.

The first movie directed by Jiang Wen, "Sunshine", cost more than 1.6 million U.S. dollars in 1994, and the global box office was close to 50 million U.S. dollars. The investors claimed that they were losing money. In fact, he should have made a little bit of money. Coupled with the reputation and awards obtained by this film, Jiang Wen became very popular in the film industry.

After all, if it can win so many awards without losing money, any film company will be happy.

So when he was making his second movie, Devil, he easily got more than 20 million in investment from Yinghuang and Huayi.

Needless to say, the result was that it couldn't even be released, and it was successful at the overseas box office, which directly caused investors to lose everything.

Forget it, if you don’t make any money, you can just earn reputation. But after traveling around several countries, I didn’t get any big prizes. I only got some small scraps.

So in the third part, the sun still rises. Well, those old friends investors, such as Huayi and Yinghuang, did not dare to invest. It was him who put in the money himself. In the end, it was Yinghuang who made a profit at a loss. mentality, supported by an investment to be released,

In this way, the box office was still unsatisfactory, causing Yinghuang and himself to lose a lot of money.

At this time, Jiang Wen himself seemed to be entering a bottleneck period in his career. Several of the director's works received mediocre response.

In this case, it would be a ghost if he could still find investment.

Even great directors are worried about raising investment!

However, from another perspective, Liu Hongbo's words are also correct.

Because, later he actually found investors,

That is Ma Ke, who opened a film company in 2002 and wanted to cooperate with big directors, but no one liked him.

Marco's family owns a mine, and playing movies is his hobby. Of course, he also wants to make some money.

From the perspective of outsiders, making movies is a very profitable business. As long as you gather big directors and big stars and make up a decent story, the audience will wave their money and clamor to see it, and the money will flow in. pocket,

So since he opened this film company, Marco has always wanted to establish a relationship with a big director. With a big director, there will be big stars. If he makes a big movie, the film company will have a firm foothold in the industry. Everything from now on is just a matter of course.

It's a pity that great directors have no shortage of people to invest. Only Jiang Wen was at rock bottom, so he found an opportunity to build a friendship.

As for Jiang Wen, he was tinkering with the script at home and busy filming at the same time. When the sun rose as usual and after the loss, he saw that he could no longer find his victim.

So they hit it off with Ma Ke, and the two set up a joint venture company. They contributed their talents and the other provided funds, and each held half of the shares. It was a backup for themselves.

But Marco is not a fool. If it is just a few million dollars, he will invest in order to please the big director. If he loses, he will throw it into the water. After all, after hearing the sound, it can be regarded as his ticket to enter the film and television industry.

But when Jiang Wen is filming, hey, who doesn’t know that he is just a money-burning machine? When other directors film, the film ratio is one to three to one to five, but for him, when he was filming Sunshine, it was one to ten. Five, five times as much as others,

Later, it burned more and more!

Working with this kind of director is a bottomless pit. Tens of millions are not even enough for him to make a project. If he is allowed to cast it alone and it cannot be released in the end, then even if he has a mine at home, he will not be able to sustain it.

Financing is a must!

Then we are back to square one, who will invest in him? !

so,

What Liu Hongbo said is right again.

There is no shortage of investment in Jiang Wen's drama, but financing is a big problem.

But in Boss Chen’s view, the current situation is an opportunity for Damai Culture.

Looking back, it seems that Jiang Wen's only truly profitable movie is this one, "Let the Bullets Fly," right? !

At least the later movie "One Step Away" lost more than 100 million.

Gee, this is a scam!

Chen Yang squinted his eyes and recalled a while, then looked at Liu Hongbo and asked, "If we wrap up, is there any chance?"

Since no one else dares to earn this kind of money, let him earn it.

It has gained both good reputation and reputation, and it can be regarded as a classic by the audience. It is not easy to find such a movie.

Damai Culture has a TV series called "Latent", and it's time for a masterpiece in movies. It just so happened that this drama hit the target, and he felt a little embarrassed if he didn't accept it.

When Liu Hongbo heard what Boss Chen said, he couldn't help but be stunned.

From the bottom of his heart, he is also inclined to invest in Jiang Wen's drama. However, if Jiang Wen does not change his stubbornness and makes the same mistakes as before, he can bear the responsibility for the failure of the investment, but he cannot bear the responsibility for factors other than the film. joint and several liability caused by

Just like that movie, even the producer China Film Co., Ltd. was screwed.

He couldn't bear this responsibility.

So I took advantage of Boss Chen to come over today and asked him to make a decision.

Unexpectedly, Boss Chen is not only wealthy, but also courageous. He seems to have never considered off-site factors at all, and even wants to wrap up the investment.

Thinking of this, Liu Hongbo couldn't help but think about it for two seconds before speaking,

"Dr. Chen, for this drama, I am not only considering the investment issues, but also the approval factors.

If Jiang Wen has the same problem as last time, and we are only one of the producers, it will not have much to do with us. At most, we will only receive a few criticisms.

But if we were the only main producer, I'm worried that the films we submit for review in the future might be treated differently! "

Chen Yang was slightly startled. He really hadn't thought about this problem.

Although because of the big entertainment platform, the leaders have specially greeted the relevant departments, so Damai Culture has a pretty good relationship with them,

But if we get carried away because of this, who knows what the heads of these departments will think.

When it comes to auditing, as long as the red line is not touched, subjective consciousness plays the decisive role.

Those leaders of the Brick family who hold scissors in their hands may not cut them if they like you, but if they provoke thorns, you really can't do anything to them.

You can’t just ask the leader every time, right? !

Of course, this movie didn't have any big problems. Not only was it successfully released in the end, but it also made a billion dollars at the box office. It was a huge profit, but others didn't know that.

What if he arbitrarily supports Jiang Wen and Jiang Wen turns around to be grateful and drag him to invest in "One Step Away"?

Therefore, different situations require different handling methods.

Thinking of this, Chen Yang chinned silently, turned to look at Liu Hongbo, and asked, "Then what do you think?"

At critical moments, it is definitely right to listen to the professionals.

Liu Hongbo pondered for two seconds, looked at him and said, "Director Chen, if you think this project can be invested and there is no limit on the investment amount, then I have a suggestion.

Tomorrow I will go to China Film and Television to try to get them on board. Then we and China Film will take the lead, including Jiang Wen's own company, and then two more will be roped in to get five investors.

I think Jiang Wen's old friends Huayi and Yinghuang are good.

If we ask them to invest a small amount of one to two million on the premise that we are responsible for most of the funds, they will definitely not refuse.

In this way, it will become a project jointly produced by China Film and us, and other companies will participate in investment.

If the film turns out well, if it wins awards and makes money, then as the largest investor and producer, we will undoubtedly gain the most, and this film can also become one of our signatures.

If the box office is still not as good as Jiang Wen's previous projects, even if we lose money, there will still be partners to share the risk.

It was even banned like his movie. The top board was knocked down, and China Film Group was standing in front of it. I will clear the way and go to the leader to explain it. I will pay compensation to talk about things and make misery. I will express my position more often. Note that this matter will be over with the regulatory authorities.

Do you think this is good? "

"Um,"

Chen Yang smiled and nodded, "I think this is good."

As soon as these words came out, there was a burst of chuckles in the room.

Chen Yang leaned back on the chair, patted his thigh, let out a long breath, looked at Liu Hongbo and Xia Yumeng, and said with a smile, "Professional matters must be left to professionals. Damai Culture has you two, I feel reassured and I look forward to the day when Damai Culture becomes an industry benchmark.”

Liu Hongbo looked at Xia Yumeng, turned around and said with a smile, "Director Chen is giving us assessment indicators!"

Xia Yumeng pretended to have a headache and covered his forehead, "Being an industry benchmark? That would make me worried to death!"

After making a little joke, Boss Chen was ready to leave.

Liu Hongbo and Xia Yumeng stood up to see each other off, and then asked, "Director Chen, what official business do you plan to handle when you come to Beijin this time?"

Xia Yumeng also smiled and said, "I heard from Mr. Huang that you want to go to the entertainment industry in person this year to have a look. If you have any big projects, don't forget us."

"snort,"

Chen Yang smiled and said as he walked, "My big project is you. If you help me do a good job in the company, I will do a good job in this project."

"No way?"

Xia Yumeng pretended to be surprised and said, "Then, why did you enter the entertainment industry? Act?"

"If you don't know how to act, you can only be a director or producer."

Chen Yang said with a smile, "I plan to go to CCTV and Beijing Film Studio for two months to learn how to make variety shows and movies, and then walk around and do some small projects."

"ah?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Yumeng was stunned and turned to look at Liu Hongbo. He saw that Old Liu also had a dull face.

You are a big boss, do you really plan to change your career to become a big director?

But how can a director be so good?

Every aspect of script selection, character setting, scenery and props, actor performance, shooting and editing, and final post-production, publicity and broadcast requires the director's meticulous control and participation.

You went to CCTV and Beijing Film Academy to study for two months, and now you want to be a director yourself?

hehe,

Liu Hongbo and Xia Yumeng looked at each other and both thought that Mr. Huang was too serious before.

In their opinion, Boss Chen's visit to the entertainment industry was really just for fun.

Otherwise, the boss should give full play to his own advantages. Just like managing a project, he should be the project leader, then select the investment target, and then select directors, producers, actors, etc., and do it in the way he is good at. ,

Rather than like now, just study for two months and then go out to be a producer and director.

What a child's play!

However, he is the boss, and he has strong financial resources and abundant resources anyway. Even a rip-off movie like Jiang Wen wants to be the sole proprietor of it.

Now I just want to get addicted to directing. Is there any problem? !

Thinking of this, Liu Hongbo immediately changed his face and said with a smile, "Then I will take a good look at your masterpiece later."

After a pause, he added, "If there is anything we need to cooperate with, you have to ask in advance, otherwise I'm worried that the schedule will not be adjusted and it will be difficult to arrange."

He said this deliberately to show that he took it seriously.

Otherwise, what can be said?

Do you have anything to say?

Isn't that nonsense? Even the company belongs to others, so what you want to do is just a matter of words.

Chen Yang walked down the stairs, looked back at him, then looked at Xia Yumeng, and said with a smile, "Since you all said so, I will tell you in advance,"

Liu Hongbo and Xia Yumeng looked at each other again,

Is there really something that requires their cooperation?

Chen Yang said with a smile, "I'm going to Xinzang at the end of March or beginning of April. I originally thought I'd tell you when I thought about it. Since you want to adjust the schedule in advance, help me reserve a filming crew. No need. It's too complicated, just like the one when filming Jackson's variety show,

in addition,"

He looked at Xia Yumeng again and said, "Look back and see which artists have schedules in our company, including Damai Music, and come with me."

Um?

Want an artist?

Xia Yumeng blinked and asked, "How long will it take?"

"If it's time,"

Chen Yang raised his head and thought for a while, "About a month or so."

"Well,"

Xia Yumeng pondered for two seconds, then said after careful consideration, "Director Chen, if I understand correctly, your filming should be a variety show, right?"

Chen Yang raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "Not necessarily. If I get inspired, I might make a short film or even a movie."

Well……,

Xia Yumeng was suddenly speechless.

Chen Yang laughed, looked at the two of them and said, "I understand what you mean. After all, artists are one of the company's core resources. If they are occupied for too long, it will definitely have an impact on other projects.

But it doesn’t matter. My place is different from filming a movie. You can come and go as you like without forcing anything. You can go whenever it’s convenient and leave right after filming. It won’t affect you at all.

If there is a time to make a film, it will be easy,"

Chen Yang grinned and said, "Whichever one I like, or whichever one you think is suitable, can be temporarily transferred. Besides, in addition to people from our own company, people from other companies may also be used.

so,"

He looked at Xia Yumeng and said with a smile, "I will trouble you to contact them when the time comes.

Of course, it's still the same sentence, don't force it, we can replace it if we really don't have time. "

Xia Yumeng took a deep breath, grinned and said, "I understand."

Having said that, she dared to pat her chest and guarantee that if Boss Chen really wanted to bring any artist over, no one from the two sides of the Taiwan Strait would refuse.

As for late March and early April,

It's early February now. It seems that Boss Chen plans to leave for Xinzang after finishing his studies.

With Boss Chen’s whimsical ideas, the small projects he mentioned, even if they are really small, are still worth looking forward to.