I am a director, but I have the skills of an actor

Chapter 147 "Ye Wen"

"Director Wan, congratulations, haha."

Wan Qingshan, who had just put away his pen, heard Wang Changtian's laughter in his ears. He turned around and said with a smile, "Mr. Wang, I should be the one to congratulate you. I think it won't be long before Enlight Media becomes the number one film and television company in mainland China." .”

Wang Changtian was very happy because he had just signed the Jiahe share transfer contract with Wrinkle Huai and his daughter. Facing Wan Qingshan, his anger at Wan Qingshan poaching Zhang Zhao disappeared.

"Director Wan, I'm delighted. Haha, when Enlight Media goes public, you will also be one of the major shareholders of Enlight Media."

"Same joy, same joy, but Mr. Wang, let's restrain ourselves now. After all, Mr. Wrinkle sold the Jiahe Cinema Line that he worked so hard to establish, and he must be feeling a little uncomfortable. Let's not rub salt into Mr. Wrinkle's wounds. ”

After Wang Changtian heard this, the smile on his face immediately faded a lot, "Director Wan, you are right, this is the time, don't make Mr. Wrinkle unhappy."

After walking out of the conference room, Wan Qingshan and Wang Changtian chatted with Wrinkle Huai, who was filled with emotion.

At noon, the three of them had a meal together, and then Wan Qingshan led Yu Ying and the lawyer who had stayed in Hong Kong Island for several months to prepare to return to the mainland.

When they were approaching the pass, Wan Qingshan's cell phone suddenly rang.

After answering the phone, he said a few words and then hung up. Then, Wan Qingshan asked Yu Ying and others to go back first, while he got off the car and stayed.

Wan Qingshan waited on the roadside for a while. A car stopped next to Wan Qingshan and took Wan Qingshan to a teahouse.

"Director Wan, welcome you!"

Wan Qingshan listened to Jiang Zhiqiang's laughter with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Mr. Jiang, how can I be called a great leader!"

Then, Wan Qingshan looked to the side and saw the person who had surprised him just now - Jiang Xuerou.

"Mr. Jiang, long time no see."

"Director Wan, you are very busy, so of course it is difficult for us to have time to meet."

Wan Qingshan sat down with a smile, took a sip of tea, and asked, "Mr. Jiang, you just said on the phone that you have something important to do with me. Are you just here to let me see Mr. Jiang?"

"Haha, if you want to say that, Director Wan, then that's okay!"

Wan Qingshan, who was just using a topic to continue asking questions, was greatly surprised.

"Director Wan, Mr. Jiang is joking.

Well, Zhouyi and Anle Film and Television have reached an in-depth cooperation agreement, and now the first project has been decided, which is a kung fu film.

The script has been selected and we plan to cast Zhang Jin as the lead actor.Mr. Jiang and I discussed the choice of director and would like to ask you, Director Wan, to direct.

We have just agreed that we were going to the capital tomorrow to invite you in person.Unfortunately, Mr. Jiang received news that you were in Hong Kong Island, so he took the liberty to invite you. "

Wan Qingshan looked at the smiling Jiang Xuerou with a hint of admiration in his eyes!
Jiang Xuerou is really sober. She actually used Zhang Jin to make a deal and let Jiang Zhiqiang lead Zhou Yi into the film industry.

Now everyone thinks Zhang Jin is the next kung fu superstar, but Jiang Xuerou is not blinded by the words "kung fu superstar" and is willing to let go!
Wan Qingshan withdrew his gaze and thought for a moment, then evaded, "The two companies are cooperating to make a kung fu movie, which is a strong alliance. With the resources and distribution of Anle Film and Television, and Zhou Yi's martial arts design team, I think the movie will definitely be a hit."

The two of you, Lao, wanted me to direct, so I shouldn't refuse.However, my work schedule is very tight and I really don’t have time to direct another movie. I’m really sorry! "

As soon as he finished speaking - "4000 million!"

Jiang Zhiqiang's words surprised Wan Qingshan and made him feel a little weird!

It was Jiang Zhiqiang's sentence - "3000 million!" that got him into the trap of "A City Full of Golden Armor", and now it's happening again!

Jiang Zhiqiang may have seen through Wan Qingshan's thoughts. He didn't give Wan Qingshan a chance to speak, and continued, "Director Wan, about the matter of "A City Full of Golden Armor", I was a little unkind. I am offering tea and wine here. , I apologize to you."

Seeing Jiang Zhiqiang pick up the tea cup, Wan Qingshan said quickly, "Mr. Jiang, it won't happen, it won't happen."

Under Wan Qingshan's dissuasion, Jiang Zhiqiang drank the cup in one gulp, put down the tea cup, and said, "Director Wan, I will never cheat you on this project that Mr. Jiang and I are cooperating on. You just have to do your job as a director."

"Mr. Jiang, I'm not worried about anything. The main thing is that my work schedule for the past six months is full. In half a month, I will have to join the crew of "The Golden Armor". I also have a movie later, which is really a double No skills."

Jiang Zhiqiang's eyes flashed, "Forty-five million! Director Wan, your director's fee is 500! If you don't need Director Wan, you can shoot immediately. I can make do with Director Wan's time."

And you don’t need to worry about it, Director Wan, I will prepare everything for the actors and crew. Director Wan, you just need to direct the show when the time comes. "

As soon as he finished speaking, Wan Qingshan immediately agreed, "Mr. Jiang, you are so kind. If I refuse, I will not give you face. I will take this job. After I come out of the crew of "Full of Gold and Golden Armor", I will film Mr. Jiang’s scenes.”

Forty three million!
Wan Qingshan only made more than 1 million for the movie "Loyal Lives and Brave". This still had to take the risk of the initial investment, go to great lengths to promote it online, and be lucky enough to meet 21st Century Fox to buy the European and American rights. .

Now he just works as a director to make a movie, and earns 500 million without taking care of the rest. Wan Qingshan would be stupid to quit.

Just now, Wan Qingshan had the idea of ​​agreeing to the 4000 million, but he just gave it up to save face.

"Director Wan is very happy. We will go to the company to sign the contract later. By the way, Director Wan, please read the script." Jiang Zhiqiang said with a smile.

Jiang Zhiqiang might be afraid of long nights and dreams, so he just sat in the teahouse for a while and then said he was going to the company.

After receiving the director's contract from Jiang Zhiqiang, Wan Qingshan looked at it and signed it.

"Director Wan, you are still a great screenwriter. Please take a look at this script and see if it appeals to you."

Wan Qingshan took the script handed over by Jiang Zhiqiang and opened it - "Ip Man"!
After a while, after reading the script and confirming that it was the original "Ip Man", Wan Qingshan felt a little sympathetic to Donnie Yen.

During "Loyalty and Bravery", he used the topic of Donnie Yen to promote Zhang Jin. Now the series of movies that made Donnie Yen a superstar, "Ip Man", has also been promoted to Zhang Jin.

Zhang Jin is trying to wipe out all the wool from Donnie Yen!

"Director Wan, what do you think of this script?"

"Well, Mr. Jiang, let's not talk about the script for now. I have a question to ask."

Jiang Zhiqiang raised his eyebrows and said, "Director Wan, please ask."

"Mr. Jiang, I heard that director Wang Jiawei has been preparing a movie a few years ago, and the theme is also Ip Man. Are you going to make Ip Man again?"

When the original "Ip Man" was released, it was bombarded by people from Wang Jiawei's company. Although "Ip Man" is filmed two years ahead of schedule, it can't be compared to "The Grandmaster, Ip Man" which has been prepared since 2001.

This makes Wan Qingshan have to worry that after filming "Ip Man", the bombardment will come towards him.

"Director Wan, you are worried about this."

Jiang Zhiqiang smiled relaxedly and said, "Director Wan, please don't worry. I filmed "Ip Man" with the approval of Ip Man's descendants. I also told Wang Jiawei that he doesn't know when his movie will be released. It can come out, so he said it doesn't matter, just shoot whatever you want." Wan Qingshan thought about it in his heart. The original "Ip Man" was invested and filmed by Huang Baiming. With Huang Baiming's status, Wang Jiawei Company dared to attack, but with Jiang Zhiqiang With its position on Hong Kong Island, I'm afraid Wang Jiawei Company doesn't have the guts.

Therefore, even if Wan Qingshan was not convinced of Jiang Zhiqiang's words, he let go of his worries a little.

"Mr. Jiang, since you are ready, then I have no problem."

"Director Wan, what do you think of the script?" Jiang Zhiqiang asked about the script again.

All the movies made by Wan Qingshan have never failed, and the first screenwriter is himself.

In Jiang Zhiqiang's view, Wan Qingshan understands what the foreign judges want to see and what the audience wants to see.

If Wan Qingshan can give some advice on the script, the movie will definitely be more attractive to the audience.

"Script! How should I put it? It depends on Mr. Jiang whether you want foreign box office or domestic box office."

Anle Film and Television has several film and television companies that it cooperates with abroad, and they can talk to each other in Hollywood, plus Jiang Zhiqiang's gambling nature.

Wan Qingshan knows that for "Ip Man", Jiang Zhiqiang will never sell foreign copyrights, he wants a share of the box office!At least in the United States, Jiang Zhiqiang will use box office sharing.

Jiang Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment and asked curiously, "Huh? Director Wan, what is this statement?"

"Mr. Jiang, if you want domestic box office, then this script is very exciting. It uses national emotions to attract the audience, and the box office will definitely be good.

But if you want foreign box office, then there are some problems with the script.

There are too many plots about Ip Man's difficult life under the control of the islanders.For the domestic audience, influenced by the national sentiment, this plays a very good role in first suppressing and then increasing.

But foreigners don't have national sentiments, so they won't feel this way. They will just find the middle plot too boring. "

Wan Qingshan admitted that "Ip Man" is a wonderful movie that the audience enjoyed watching.

But if it is placed abroad, the effect will be greatly reduced. This is not only a problem with the actors, but also the national sentiment in "Ip Man" is too strong.

Nowadays, except for American movies, which country dares to fill national plots and promote the country in movies that want to compete for box office abroad.

The United States dares to promote in movies because it has been promoting it bit by bit and accumulating bit by bit for decades, and now it dares to promote it openly and openly.

In addition, American blockbusters are indeed one step ahead of global blockbusters, so they have the confidence to promote the country in movies.

Movies from other countries don’t have this confidence.

Jiang Zhiqiang frowned slightly, and Jiang Xuerou, who had not spoken before, said, "Director Wan, if you want foreign box office, how should you change it?"

Jiang Zhiqiang and Jiang Xuerou paid Wan Qingshan a director's fee of 500 million yuan for the foreign box office. Otherwise, relying on the domestic box office alone, the sky-high director fee of 500 million yuan would have to exceed 1 million to recover the cost.

Coupled with other filming funds, it would take at least [-] million to recover the cost.

Three hundred million! "Hero" only grossed 5000 million at the box office in the Mainland.

"It's very simple. The plot of Ip Man's suffering in the middle is reduced, and two more fighting scenes are shot to make up for it. If you want to win foreign box office, don't be afraid of a weak plot.

Foreigners don't go to Chinese-language action movies for the plot, they go for the martial arts action. Just shoot two more fight scenes to keep them entertained. "

Immediately, Wan Qingshan looked at Jiang Zhiqiang, "However, Mr. Jiang just said that this script has been approved by Ip Man's descendants. If you want to change the script, I'm afraid the first step is the descendants of Ip Man."

Jiang Zhiqiang nodded, "Director Wan, you are right. If this is a slight change, that's no problem. I don't have to ask Ip Man's descendants for their permission. But now it's a major change, so I have to ask for their permission." agree."

Wan Qingshan rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "Haha, Mr. Jiang, then this is your business. My suggestions for the script have gone beyond the director's responsibilities."

Jiang Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "Yes, yes, Director Wan, you only charged a fee, but did one and a half jobs, and I made a big profit.

Director Wan, after the movie is released, I will send you a big red envelope to thank you for doing half the extra work. "

"Forget the red envelope, but I have something I want to trouble Mr. Jiang."

Wan Qingshan's beating of the snake with a stick made Jiang Zhiqiang feel a little uncomfortable.

"Director Wan, please tell me. I will help you if I can."

"Mr. Jiang, I'll say it with a shameless face.

For the role of female lead, I would like to recommend Fan Bayi to you.Of course, it is up to Mr. Jiang to decide whether to use her or not. I just want Mr. Jiang to give her a chance to audition. "

Wan Qingshan is not someone who is willing to work for nothing. Before giving suggestions, he thought that as soon as Fan Bayi was cast as the female lead, he would pay for his suggestions on the script.

As for Wan Qingshan's subsequent statement that he only gave her a chance to interview, these were all polite words.

Jiang Zhiqiang also understands what Wan Qingshan means. As long as he agrees now, Fan Bayi's female lead will be determined.

If he agrees now, he will really just give Fan Bayi a chance to interview. Then Wan Qingshan might cause some trouble while filming.

Jiang Zhiqiang is very helpless now. The situation of "City of Golden Armor" is ahead of him, so he just paid a sky-high price of 5000 million to hire Wan Qingshan to direct it, just to satisfy Wan Qingshan's appetite with money.

Many of the roles in this drama are used to flatter people and exchange resources, so just now he specifically pointed out that Wan Qingshan does not need to worry about it. He will have the crew and actors ready, just to prevent Wan Qingshan from asking for roles.

Unexpectedly, 500 million!It only satisfies Wan Qingshan's appetite for money. After making a suggestion for the script, he actually wants the female lead!
Jiang Zhiqiang couldn't refuse even if he wanted to. After all, Wan Qingshan actually gave suggestions for the script, and he gave them at his invitation.

Jiang Zhiqiang sighed in his heart and said with a smile, "Director Wan, you have already spoken, of course there is no problem. When the time comes, I will send an invitation to Miss Fan."

"Mr. Jiang, thank you for giving me face. At the same time, on behalf of Miss Fan Bayi, I would like to thank you in advance." Wan Qingshan replied with a smile on his face.

"Director Wan, you're welcome."

After talking about this matter, Wan Qingshan, Jiang Zhiqiang, and Jiang Xuerou said a few polite words. Seeing that they had nothing serious to say, they proposed to leave first.

"Director Wan, walk slowly."

At the entrance of the company, Jiang Zhiqiang watched Wan Qingshan get into his car and leave, and the smile on his face disappeared instantly.

"Oh, it's so easy to sneak in every crack, it's impossible to guard against it!" Jiang Zhiqiang sighed.

Jiang Xuerou on the side defended Wan Qingshan, "Mr. Jiang, I think Director Wan is a good person. He is greedy, but he will agree in advance. If he makes demands after he joins the group for filming, then Mr. Jiang will You should have a headache.”

Jiang Zhiqiang thought for a while and said calmly, "If he really dares to do this, I won't have a headache. I will change the director immediately. I will not tolerate everything just because he made "Loyal Liver and Righteous Brave"."

Jiang Xuerou's eyes changed slightly. She saw that Jiang Zhiqiang was responsible for the distribution of all Wanqingshan's movies in Hong Kong Island and Wanwan. She thought the two had a good relationship, but she didn't expect...
(End of this chapter)