the longest dream

Chapter 289 Like a Dream
"I have an idea. I was still a little uncertain and unsteady at first. Talking to friends, I can't say it well. But today I watched "Once Upon a Time", the lead actor, is he a newcomer? Newcomer..."

As soon as Zhou Cheng started working, he was full of energy, and he kept gesticulating with his hands.

Zhang Qing said with a smile: "Yes, his name is Xu Zhong, he was found from Shaolin Martial Arts School, and he will return to the mainland to promote it the day after tomorrow."

Niu Li hurriedly asked for advice: "He came back to publicize, how to publicize?"

Zhang Qingdao: "Go on some TV shows, accept some interviews..."

There is no need to talk about the road show for the time being, we need to see the effect.

Zhou Cheng continued: "I'm going to look for all amateurs, let alone celebrities, I don't even look for actors with professional background."

Everyone looked sideways, Wang Lun squinted at him while smoking a cigarette, and asked, "You don't even look for actors, what are you shooting?"

Zhou Chengdao: "It's a film about rural areas, going to school, and illiteracy. The book is an adaptation of Shi Xiangsheng's "The Sun in the Sky."

Wang Lun sneered when he heard the words, but he held back in the end and didn't say anything.

Zhou Cheng was ridiculed by the circle as a national teacher because he filmed many scenes that promoted the national spirit, and he was also the photographer of "The Great Parade".

In the current circle, if you want to make artistic and profound films, you must expose dark and critical films.

A director like Zhou Cheng is obviously not qualified.

But Shi Xiangsheng is more popular than Zhou Cheng, and most of his novels are eulogizing, and they are not accepted by the mainstream.

Niu Li took a look at Zhang Qing and sneered, waiting for him to kick his knees, and said to Wen Hao: "Success, it's still the same sentence, I will shoot according to your wishes. Before the budget is finalized, I will hand it over to Sister Zhao. She's in charge of disbursements."

Wen Hao was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly.

Zhou Cheng's eyes were straightened: "How many box office can this kind of film get? Or pay for death?"

Wang Lun hesitated when he heard the words, and he had no confidence in the box office.

Wen Hao said with a smile: "As long as it is a good movie, it must be paid. Even if I lose a little, I will admit it."

Wang Lun shook his head and said: "It should be compensated. I will control the budget and keep it higher. When the filming is finished, I will send it to Cannes and Venice for exhibitions... Venice, Cannes is a small dislike of Chinese movies with a negative ending. Be fair. I will definitely win the award. Before winning the award, overseas film dealers will buy it. The sales are too small. There is no hope for [-] million US dollars. The cost can basically be returned. Qingduo, I want to use my own production film, art direction and photography."

Niu Li said: "Of course it is possible. The crew is formed by the director, such a small set, it is best to be familiar with it."

Wang Lun really felt that it was too smooth, and said with frustration: "Then I'll go back and we'll have a crew..."

Zhao Qiang, who kept talking, smiled and said, "Director Zhou, let's sign the contract first. The director's starting salary is [-]..."

"Eight hundred thousand."

Niu Li opened his mouth and said.

Wen Hao was taken aback, and quickly waved his hands and said, "Yes, yes, yes, how can it be so low? Yes, yes, yes, absolutely yes."

He won so many small awards internationally for his films, and the film studio did not pay [-] yuan in bonuses at the end of the year. This also caused a big disturbance, and the old comrades wrote many reports.

Let's put it this way, according to history, Wang Lun made a movie ten years ago and got so little money.

When it comes to mainland movies, big-budget productions generally exceed one million yuan.

At the same time, the production cost of small films on Hong Kong Island has already exceeded [-] million. Even medium-sized films cost as much as [-] million, and films with more than [-] million are not even eligible for release.

The director's salary of [-] is definitely the first level of being a director.

Niu Li smiled and said: "Director Zhou, you also have to support your family. My personal point of view is that I hope you will worry about money, whether it is filming or living. This is the case, Du Juan Culture , an insult to talent. Only in this way can a good movie be made."

Wang Lun stretched out his hand and said repeatedly: "Thank you, thank you. Today is really... really touched, touched."

Niu Li shook hands and said with a smile: "Small but necessary, to the layman's terms, you deserve this treatment. Don't think about anything, just let go and make a movie."

Wen Hao understood it from the sidelines, and said, "Let me ask you, what is this for? What kind of money does Lao Zhou make from this movie. If you get two records and take some photos, can you earn more money? "

Niu Li heheed, and said, "Why? Hollywood small films are conquering cities all over the world. It means that in other places, that is, our China, the box office records of the past ten years are still controlled by American small films. This is because of the liberalization , Wait for the American small films to be retired continuously. We Chinese, Chinese people, students, and children can only watch American small films. Outside the movies, there are American values ​​hidden, and we cultivate worship and belief in Americans.

Although I'm just a big citizen with mud legs, compared to a lowly person from a small courtyard like you, Lao Wang, no one is responsible for the rise and fall of the sky.I am willing to do something to safeguard Chinese culture and heritage.It means that I can take on this responsibility, but I am willing to contribute. "

Zhang Qing's face was slowly distorted, and after groping for a long time, he pinched the cigarette cases outside his hand together, stood up first, and didn't know whether he was laughing at others or himself, and said with a sneer: "I'm so stupid! What age is it, and there are no such fools? Talking about dedication... so sophisticated and self-righteous! Who do you think you are?"

Cursing, he walked in, and after walking a few steps, he turned back, squinted at Niu Li and said, "Don't say that my buddy is just, my big talk, take whichever one you want to shoot. But There is no one, don't say give money, give me the money and I will spit you, do you believe it?"

After all, he turned his head and left.

Zhou Cheng looked embarrassed, and cursed inwardly: Damn, you gave away all the notebooks, what did I shoot before?
It's too late to say anything, hurry up and get out of the way.

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"Actually, we are on the same road with them."

Before the two left, Niu Litong and Wang Lun smiled.

Wang Lun nodded and said, "The children in the capital circle are all children of the small courtyard. It is difficult for those in the inner circle to blend in and retreat."

Niu Li laughed and said: "When we are full, they have already been able to access the Liguo film and television and various materials and information that they dare to think about. They see our sense of superiority as if they are wise men. It looks like a fool. Zhou Chengcheng almost knelt down to call them Dad, and then reluctantly retreated half of his legs. Just like that, he was ridiculed by that circle. It is human nature to let their father stand up Xiaogong is still alive. This is life, and envy comes.

They are invited to join because they really have no skills in film and television.Zhang Qing is still meaningless. "

Wang Lun said with a smile: "Although Zhang Qing has scolded me as a stinky little dung, this person is actually a bad mouthed person. People who know him say that this person is the softest and most vicious person they have ever met. Zhou Cheng...Although he is determined to climb down, he has no idea under the movie."

Niu Li shook his head and said: "They are still narrow-minded, and they are far from being able to compare with you, Director Zhou. Forget it, I will say less to be polite. I wish you success."

Wang Lun smiled honestly and said, "I don't have anything else, I want to ask Qingduo for help."

Niu Li smiled and said, "Say it."

Wen Hao said embarrassingly: "It's a private matter. I don't have a man named Zhou weekend. This, for some reason, has a good relationship with me and often quarrels. It's also fate. She usually reads "I'm a Boy" by Sister Zhou Yanyan. I bought her all kinds of peripherals, and she called me specifically for this. But, she also said a few words, and she just said thank you very naturally. Last month, it was her birthday , I want to send her to Hong Kong Island to have fun and relax. Before I go, can I meet Sister Yanyan?
Because she knew about Sister Yanyan's life experience, she generally admired her, and felt that she could grow up in such an environment, survive, and become famous, which was her role model.And their fathers are... small conscientious. "

Before Niu Li finished listening, he nodded and said: "Of course. It took last month. In this way, you will bring her to Pingjing, and we will go to Hong Kong Island on the [-]st to watch the return of Hong Kong Island. The seven little heavenly kings of the island will sing on stage together, and you can go with us on weekends. She is a little younger than my sister, just a good companion, and Yanyan can also become friends."

Wen Hao said excitedly: "Oh, that's really great! Thank you, thank you! Qingduo, thank you so much!"

Niu Li chuckled and said, "My own people, you're welcome."

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"You value this man so much?"

Before Wang Lun left, Zhao Qiang looked at Niu Li and asked.

Niu Li laughed and said, "I value every talent."

Especially top talent.

Zhao Qiang shook her head and said, "Then you are too kind to him..."

Niu Li smiled and said, "Am I nice to you? I'll pinch your feet even if they hurt."

Zhao Qiang couldn't help but blushed, glared at him and said, "What nonsense? I mean, don't be so nice to everyone, how did we manage before?"

Niu Li said: "Guys, I treat people differently. Do you think I treat Zhang Qing and Wen Hao so well? Wang Lun is a kind person. To such an honest person, we should hold him low like this. Make friends with friendship. His salary looks low, but compared with Bai Kezhi, it is still a little bit worse. But I value Hong Kong people, and it is the film Bai Kezhi made in the future, which can be seen in the whole Asia For sale. The films made by Wang Lun can only be viewed in Xiaolu."

Zhao Qiang laughed hotly and said: "Honest and honest man? The matter between him and Bai Wei is raging. All Chinese people know that he cheated on Bai Wei and divorced his wife. Why does his man hate him so much? You call this kind Honest man?"

Niu Li touched his nose, hey hey.

Zhao Qiang gave him an annoyed look, then felt emotional again, and said: "It seems that we are really going to succeed, even such an old Jianghu has come to vote. It's like a dream..."

Wen Hao smiled warmly, and the two of them looked at each other for a while, Niu Li fell back under the wicker chair, looked at the clouds in the sky below the courtyard, the white pigeons were flying, and said in a heavy voice: "Yes, it should be done, Like a dream."

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Hong Kong Island, Repulse Bay.

Joe's house.

Before Li Fangjie put on the phone, she said with a low smile: "Brother, the people at the theater said that the audience outside the theater enjoyed watching it. Has it been so cold-blooded for a long time? It seems to be back in the [-]s. Mynah, It's done!"

Qiao Beiyan was a little calmer, but he could still see the excitement in his eyes, and said anxiously: "On the first day, we'll see what happens. With so little money invested in the promotion, and so few celebrities coming out to promote it, the audience is naturally willing to watch it. It depends on the box office on the seventh day and the eighth day... Yes, since the audience responded very well, it will probably be a success. Qingzi, you gave me a small gift. Ah Fang..."

Li Fangjie hurriedly responded, "Sir, tell me."

Qiao Beiyan said: "Let people reorganize the seven leading theaters, and Qiao's theaters are going to come out of the rivers and lakes again!"

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(End of this chapter)