Huayu started as a substitute director

Chapter 8
After dinner, the two went to Guangxian again. Guangxian was fine, and Li Xiaoping, the vice president of the film business department, met them.

Guangxian started out by making TV programs, which were entertainment information and event hosting. The film business has only been developed for a few years, and it has achieved good results by collaborating with Hong Kong directors.

But it is still second-rate, with some gap from the leading companies such as Huayi and BoNa.

BoNa was at the height of its popularity at the time, as it was planning to go public on the U.S. stock market this year. However, it later discovered that U.S. stock investors were not interested in Chinese film and television companies, so it had no choice but to delist and return to China.

Guang Xian’s success is the result of its transformation after its listing next year. Instead of relying on Hong Kong directors, it supported new directors to make many hit films before entering the top ranks.

Later "Lost in Thailand", "So Young", "Chinese Partners" and so on were all its works.

Li Xiaoping is a middle-aged woman with long black hair and a rather dark complexion. She is flipping through a script.

This Li Xiaoping is not the same Li Xiaoping who later had a scandal with the little prince.

He was just a current director, and later became an external director of Maoyan. How could he join the Little Prince team? Isn't this simply lowering his status?

"This script doesn't seem to tell any story." Li Xiaoping flipped through it casually and put the book down.

The story is rather scattered, there really isn't much of a story.

The two sat across from her desk, and Fang Hong explained, "This is an adaptation of a real campus experience. Campus life is not very eventful. It just condenses the protagonist's life for a few years."

"Having said that, I don't think it's anything to watch. It's neither funny nor immersive. Can you insert some elements of abortion, cheating, or a love triangle?" said Li Xiaoping.

"The script cannot be changed." Fang Hong refused.

Just because you don’t feel a sense of empathy doesn’t mean that young people don’t feel empathy, nor does it mean that ordinary people entering society don’t feel empathy.

The big guys’ substitution is really different from that of ordinary people!
"I'm sorry, our company has limited funds and we need to be cautious." Liu Xiaoping's tone was quite polite.

Since you don’t want to change the script, I won’t invest.

In fact, she was quite optimistic about this story, but there was not much conflict, so she wanted to add some conflict into it.

"Okay, that's it." Fang Hong said nothing and left with the notebook.

After leaving the Guangxian Building, Chen Zhixi was puzzled, "Why didn't you agree to her request? It's okay to add some elements."

"If I agree to her now, then we will have no say. They will change actors, directors, and producers next. Are you willing?" Fang Hong asked back.

It was fine to hear the first part of the conversation, but after hearing the second part, Chen Zhixi fell silent because she had to be replaced too.

It is an old tradition for them to ask for script changes. They originally invested in "The Return of the Great Sage", but they withdrew their investment when the creators refused to change the script.

The same is true for "Wolf Warrior"!
After running for a day and resting, the two went to Bona again the next day.

The department manager of this company was even more inhumane. He asked the security guard to throw out their notebooks and drove the two men out, asking them to go back to farming.

People really come here to learn how to make movies!

They only cooperate with filmmakers from Hong Kong and Taiwan. It's funny that two unknown people want to make a movie.

I give you one million, and I’m still afraid that you will run away!

This is too hurtful to his self-esteem. Chen Zhixi's mentality has collapsed.

She thought it would be difficult, but she didn't expect it to be so difficult!
After that, they went to a number of film and television companies including Perfect World, New Classics, Baina, and Tangde.

Without a doubt, they all refused. Some didn't even read the script. Just looking at this combination, they felt that these two people had no future and were a flop.

Even the China Film Corporation went there, but couldn't even see the person in charge. It kept dragging on and on, which was really annoying!
This kind of organization has such efficiency!
He even went to Zui Shi Wenhua and found Guo Xiaosi, who is a "leading figure in youth literature" and should have vision.

This company was established not long ago.

But after reading the script, Guo Xiaosi said that the male and female protagonists were too ordinary, not materialistic, and not quarreling with each other. It would be interesting if they quarreled. He also said that if he were to film it, he could bring the quarreling to a new level!

Tear the hell out of your balls!

Fang Hong and Chen Zhixi just left. How ridiculous it is if you film it!

Night, in a cramped single room in a hotel!

This is Fang Hong's room. Chen Zhixi's room is a deluxe room. This girl has been in the business for so many years and is already rich.

The two sat opposite each other, and Chen Zhixi said tiredly: "Let's just forget it!"

She didn't want to run anymore, it was too depressing!

It’s better to wait for two years and then make a movie after you have made a name for yourself.

Fang Hong wanted to put Wang Lao Er on the list because he had anticipated this kind of situation. In case he couldn't get investment, he just wanted to wait until he had some fame.

That movie will be released soon anyway.

But since Nima Wang Laoer didn't agree, there was nothing he could do.

"What? You give up already?" Fang Hong asked with a smile.

"It's not that we're giving up, it's just that we don't have much reputation and connections right now. Let's wait until we have some connections before trying again. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future anyway." Chen Zhixi lowered his head, looking very frustrated.

"How long will it take?"

Fang Hong felt the need to give her some confidence, "I already have three million in hand, the gap is not that big."

"What?!" Chen Zhixi raised his head suddenly, "When did you get the money?"

The two of them had been together these days, and she knew everything Fang Hong did, so how could he suddenly raise three million?

"You don't have to worry about this. As long as we have the next round of money, we can get started right away." Fang Hong said.

"But, with a budget of 10 million, there is still a big gap!" said Chen Zhixi.

"Ten million is just an ideal situation. A few million can also be done if we tighten our belts. You have to know that a good producer must first learn how to make the best movie with the least money." Fang Hong said in a firm tone.

Listening to his words, Chen Zhixi was stunned. She didn't know how to react. This man had always been low-key before, but now he showed a kind of courage.

It seemed as if it was leading her forward courageously.

"The first thing we need to cut is the pay. I have already communicated with Liu Tianxian, and she is willing to act for no pay." Fang Hongchui said.

Although Liu Tianxian has not agreed to act yet, it does not stop him from bragging and boosting Chen Zhixi's confidence.

Confidence is the seventh divine equipment!

There is no way, a movie is not made by one person, it is always a team work.

"What?! How did you convince her?" Chen Zhixi stared, she didn't know any of these things.

Liu Tianxian is a first-line actress, and she came to act in their small drama, and for free, it seems like a beautiful fantasy no matter how you look at it.

But this man did it quietly, his ability is extraordinary.

Only when you have experienced frustration and difficulties, you will know how precious it is for Fang Hong to raise three million and invite first-line actresses to star in a movie!
"You will naturally understand this in the future. If we remove the extra pay and carefully budget the venue, personnel and equipment, then the gap will not be as big as we think. What do you think?" Fang Hong said.

(End of this chapter)