The Rebirth of the Internet Celebrity Godfather

Chapter 507: The budget is full, and it is likely to become the ceiling of the Internet!

Dai Mo said: "Mr. Cheng, let's talk about the cost issue again?"

Cheng Yi crossed his legs and said, "You are experts in this field, let's talk."

Dai Mo immediately sat upright and said: "The cost of a movie is divided into three parts, production cost, actor's salary, and publicity and distribution cost."

Because Cheng Yi was new to this industry, Dai Mo explained it in more detail, and since it was his first time as a director, the process of explaining it to Cheng Yi was also a process for him to deepen his understanding.

"Production costs refer to pre- and post-production equipment costs, personnel costs, food and lodging costs, art costs, special effects costs, etc. Because our movies don't have big scenes, the bulk is mainly in costumes and scenery, which are relatively delicate.

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"In terms of actors' remuneration, the main roles are all your people, so we won't consider this aspect. In addition to your people, we also need some extras. If necessary, they can be played by on-site staff. There is not much demand in this regard.

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The other thing is Director Chen’s and my director’s remuneration. Director Chen has already discussed it with you in advance, so it won’t be included.”

Chen Sicheng + Dai Mo + the original crew + equipment rental fee, Chen Sicheng gave Cheng Yi a package price of 3.5 million.

This price is still very conscientious, so conscientious!

The salary of domestic first-line directors is basically between a few million and 10 million.

What's more, the 3.5 million yuan also includes the cost of shooting equipment and camera operators, editors, lighting engineers, set managers, etc.

In other words, Chen Sicheng has directed two movies, and besides being friends, I'm sorry to ask too much.

Otherwise, according to the market price, this part of the cost would be at least six to seven million.

In fact, this is why Cheng Yi and Chen Sicheng each have their own needs. Cheng Yi needs an existing crew, and Chen Sicheng also needs to hone his own crew members.

"Publicity costs include publicity and distribution. Publicity costs generally include the production of posters, trailers and featurettes, hard advertising, media promotion, hiring trolls and buying film critics, etc."

Cheng Yi interrupted him: "There is no need to consider media promotion, hiring trolls, or buying film critics. I have it all."

At present, Cheng Yi owns a regular online marketing company and a dozen bloggers in various film and television areas. He doesn't have to worry about finding promotions at all, he can do it himself.

Dai Mo nodded, then lowered his head and made some modifications on the report.

Although he didn't show it on his face, he had a clearer understanding of Cheng Yi's strength in his heart:

As the boss of a self-media MCN, he is naturally suited to be an internet leader!

Finally, he recalculated and said:

"For publicity and distribution, after the platform is rated, the corresponding resources will be matched. Coupled with your own channels, the cost is not high.

After a comprehensive evaluation, we estimate that the cost of the entire movie is about 5 million.

In addition to the 3.5 million you negotiated with Director Chen, the total is 8.5 million, with a discrepancy of at least one million."

"Only 8.5 million?" Cheng Yi felt that this number was a bit too small.

Dai Mo smiled bitterly and said: "Mr. Cheng, this is really serious. An Internet university with A-level production level only costs about three to four million. We are two or three times theirs. It is already the ceiling within the ceiling."

And our 8.5 million, after excluding the cost of actors and your own publicity channels, if you add in these two parts, hiring such a bunch of Internet celebrities, the cost of the entire movie will definitely exceed 15 million.

It’s an unprecedented large-scale production in the Internet industry!”

Mr. Cheng is still a little dissatisfied. In his previous life, "This Killer Is Not So Calm" claimed that the cost was 350 million!

Of course, this number is not credible at all, and is mostly based on bragging. But if you squeeze out the water, it is still 50 to 60 million. After excluding publicity, actors' remuneration, and director's remuneration, the most basic production cost should be 10 million.

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And since the total amount is only 8.5 million, the effect will definitely be worse.

They all say that we need to reduce the dimensionality and attack, and if we want to be a god in the Internet community, we must fill up the network and give a small shock to the regular army in the Internet community!

Cheng Yi asked Chen Sicheng: "Brother Chen, how much does a normal theater movie cost?"

Chen Sicheng said: "In terms of grades, small-cost movies are basically less than 10 million, medium-cost movies are around 10-80 million, and large-scale productions cost more than 80 million. The representative domestic low-cost movies include "33 Days Out", which costs about

At 9 million yuan, the representative mid-cost film is "囧", which is about 30 to 40 million yuan."

Cheng Yi nodded. If he pursues the goal of breaking the record, the final box office must be at least 60 million.

Then calculate it as 60 million.

And now Demo's quotation is 8.5 million, plus hidden costs (the salary of him and a group of Internet celebrities, the difference between the friendship price given by Chen Sicheng and the market price, and the publicity and distribution expenses mentioned earlier),

The cost is about 20 million.

Then on paper he can still earn 40 million, but in fact he can earn close to 50 million.

Thinking of this, Cheng Yi said: "I will add another 10 million, and we will shoot according to the budget of 18.5 million. If you remove Director Chen and your remuneration, that means you can use 15 million."

Cheng Yi thought: In this way, the sophistication of this movie should not be lower than the original version in the previous life, right?

Dai Mo took a breath of cold air: He just opened his mouth and added 10 million, which is tripled. This CEO is too arrogant!

Chen Sicheng asked: "Brother Cheng, do you need to introduce some investors to you?"

"Investor?" Cheng Yi looked confused, "What is it used for?"

What do investors use it for?

Is this a question that people who have received nine years of compulsory education can ask?

Chen Sicheng said matter-of-factly:

"Ah? They are the ones who invest in movies. They use the money to make movies for us, and we give them a share in the end."

Cheng Yi waved his hand: "No need, it's not like we don't have the money, so why do you want to attract others to invest? Why do you have nothing to do and share money with others?"

Chen Sicheng: "..."

If you had told me earlier, it turns out you don’t understand, but you just want to show off!

He had a lump stuck in his throat. He couldn't swallow it or spit it out. He could only cry silently in his heart:

Damn, that’s so unfair!

I remember when I was filming Detective Chinatown 1, I begged my grandpa to sue my grandma to get investment.

People are still not happy because they are afraid that he will lose money!

But look at this person?

What did people say?

"Investor? What are you using it for?", "It's not like you don't have the money."

Damn it, how arrogant and arrogant!

He is so arrogant that he has no friends!

Dai Mo said: "Mr. Cheng, actually raising investment is also a way to share risks. After all, there is no guarantee that a movie will make money."

"That's not necessary!" Cheng Yi said, "I can still afford to lose ten to twenty million. At most, I can just accept a few more advertisements."

Just kidding, Cheng Yi's three companies and one factory are all making profits now. Is there still a shortfall of 10 to 20 million?

"I can still afford to lose 10 to 20 million", "The worst I can do is accept a few more advertisements" - Chen Sicheng's heart was stabbed twice more.

"What's more," Cheng Yi said, "I have confidence in this project, but I don't believe it will lose money."

Dai Mo and Chen Sicheng looked at each other:

Okay, the bosses of the National People's Congress say they are not afraid of losing money, what else can they say!

Cheng Yi: "Director Chen, Director Dai, shall we go meet the actors now?"

Chen Sicheng said: "It's time to meet the actors and decide on the roles. Let's go."

Cheng Yi and Chen Sicheng were walking in front. Dai Mo looked at their backs and quickly followed.

(End of chapter)