Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 194 comes out, "Red Cliff" with an investment of 6 million yuan.

Choosing a script is not an easy task.

Although Chen Cheng was not filming, it was not easy either.

In addition to reading books and scripts every day, he would often visit various film crews.

Such as the crew of The Legend of Sword and Fairy.

When they finished filming, Chen Cheng went there again.

After all, he is the producer.

Although it is just a nominal title.

But we have to take some responsibility.

"Chen Cheng, thank you for being so busy and coming to participate in our wrap-up party."

"Of course I have to attend the wrap-up party. When I was on the set, I loved the wrap-up party the most. Mr. Cai, don't you like it?"

"Of course I like it too. Who wouldn't want to finish shooting early?"

"Well, now that the filming is finished, I heard that a satellite channel has contacted you."

"Yes, we are still discussing it."

"congratulations."

"Thank you. If it weren't for you, we Tang people really don't know if we can get through this difficult time."

"It's okay. Look, you have so many actors here. Also, isn't my classmate Zhang Wei still here with you?"

"Don't talk about Zhang Wei. Although Zhang Wei is in our Tangren, you are the one who brought him up. I feel embarrassed for that."

"What's there to be embarrassed about? If you don't want Zhang Wei, then I'll ask Zhang Wei to go to another house."

"I didn't say that, don't..."

Cai Yinong kept waving her hands, extremely anxious.

"Haha, Mr. Cai, I was just kidding you."

"I know, Director Chen."

Cai Yinong made a smiley face.

Chen Cheng was stunned: "Good fellow, Mr. Cai, you are teasing me."

"How dare I tease you? I'm an old aunt."

"Who said that? Mr. Cai, you are now at the stage where you are most likely to confuse men."

"Really?"

"real."

“Then do you want to… ahem, okay, I won’t tease you anymore. I’m still embarrassed to be scolded by others.”

Cai Yinong said a little embarrassedly.

Chen Cheng found another topic and asked, "Mr. Cai, how much was the investment in the drama "Legend of Sword and Fairy"?"

"About 3 million."

"so much."

"You know that the production costs of TV series have been increasing. Moreover, TV series take a long time to shoot, with many scenes and characters, and the costs of various items are also high, so the cost is high."

"That's true."

Chen Cheng nodded: "Compared to film investment, it's not much worse."

even.

There are quite a few stronger dramas that will surpass it.

However, this episode reminded Chen Cheng of a very interesting topic: "So, TV dramas are quite profitable?"

"It's not that simple. Many people just want to break even. If you want to make money, you have to be on satellite TV or go viral. And sometimes being on satellite TV doesn't necessarily mean you can make money, because some satellite TV stations won't give you too high a price. Some producers sign a lower price just to be on satellite TV. If you really want to make a lot of money, you have to have phenomenal hits."

"But it's not bad."

Chen Cheng nodded.

The mechanisms of TV series and movies are different.

There are many platforms for selling TV series.

Even if the investment is larger, it can be guaranteed that there will not be much loss.

If I had more confidence in the show, I might have made a smaller profit.

Chen Cheng has many low-budget TV dramas in his mind, but they are extremely popular.

If you are lucky, you can make a lot of money.

It's the movie instead.

No matter whether you are optimistic or pessimistic, once it arrives in the film market...all of them will reveal their true colors.

After all, it's different from going to the cinema with real money.

"The risk is low and the reward is high, so you can give it a try."

Chen Cheng thought to himself.

I was filming a movie for a while.

This made Chen Cheng forget about the TV series a little.

Now that he thought about it again, Chen Cheng had a lot of new ideas.

Although the TV series is not of high quality.

but.

You can make money.

Especially for someone like Chen Cheng who is short of funds, what he hopes more is to get more money.

There weren’t many options before.

After filming the drama for such a long time, I only made 1200 million.

1200 million, I can only say that the investors are kind-hearted.

If you meet someone with a bad heart.

Excuse me.

You didn't invest, so I won't give it to you.

of course.

Generally, there are very few such cases.

Anyway.

Movie, Chen Cheng will continue.

The TV series also looks promising.

However, Chen Cheng is not the kind of rash person who would just do whatever he thinks of.

He always likes to investigate the market first, collect data, and finally conduct analytical research.

……

"Chen Cheng, I have a problem that I need your help with."

While Chen Cheng was busy investigating the market.

Han Sanping came to Chen Cheng's office at Beijing Film Academy.

When Chen Cheng saw Han Sanping coming to the office in person, he knew that this matter must be quite serious.

"Director Han, what happened?"

"Don't mention it, let's go to Hong Kong."

"What happened in Xiangjiang?"

"We, China Film Group, have invested in another big production in Hong Kong before."

"Big productions every day, Director Han, why don't you invest in big productions for me?"

"Okay, how much do you want?"

"Uh...I haven't even thought of a script yet."

"You see."

Han Sanping glared at Chen Cheng and said, "There's nothing we can do. This is how Hong Kong is. Without enough leverage, we can't attract those producers in Hong Kong. Chibi, have you heard any news in the industry?"

"Uh, Chibi."

Chen Cheng said, "It would be a lie to say I didn't hear anything. Red Cliff is such a big crew, and it seems that there has been a lot of gossip recently. What? The martial arts instructor has been replaced, and the previous scenes have to be reshot. What? The male lead has also been replaced, and Chow Yun-fat has been replaced by Leung Chiu-wai. What? The photographer has also left, the crew suffered a fire and a flood, and even several crew members were injured."

Chen Cheng said with a smile: "There are just too many gossips, I don't know which is true and which is false."

"Then I tell you, it's all true."

"Pfft..."

Chen Cheng spat out a mouthful of water.

I really couldn't imagine it.

This gossip turned out to be true. "What is going on?"

Chen Cheng was a little confused: "How is it possible? Such a big crew, a series of gossips, just playing house?"

"I'm also surprised, but that's the way it is."

Han Sanping sighed helplessly: "You know, our China Film Group has invested 5 million in this drama."

"5 million, comparable to Kung Fu King."

"More than him."

Han Sanping continued, "According to Wu Yisen, they may still be short of 1 million RMB."

"I……"

"6 billion."

Hear this number.

Chen Cheng was also stunned.

Although Chen Cheng also likes large crews.

He prefers big crews with money.

In such a large crew, the happiest person is the producer.

but.

Since Chen Cheng directed it independently.

Chen Cheng knew it more clearly.

Big productions also mean huge pressure.

The investment amount is RMB 6 million.

Not to mention now.

Even if it is put in 2024, it is still a terrifying number.

"How much box office revenue will it take to make back the investment?"

"18 billion?"

Han Sanping wrote a number of 18 billion.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Congratulations, congratulations to China Film Group."

"Congratulations, you can still smile. You know I'm under a lot of pressure right now."

Yes.

Even Han Sanping, the top leader.

Faced with an investment of 6 million, he couldn't sleep.

"Chen Cheng, what do you think we should do?"

"What to do? Vote."

Chen Cheng suggested: "Although you may die if you vote, if you don't vote, you can only wait for death now."

Chen Cheng didn't know how those gossips came about.

But with so many big things happening, this drama simply cannot be completed without a large amount of follow-up funds.

We have already invested 5 million yuan.

What else can I think of?

I had to grit my teeth and invest.

“But can we recover the cost after investing?”

Han Sanping was very unwilling.

He is now increasingly finding that he is trapped.

"Maybe."

Chen Cheng knocked on the table lightly.

At the same time, in his mind, he frantically recalled a series of information about Chibi from his previous life.

I seem to remember.

There are two parts of Red Cliff, not just one.

Were these two films shot in two parts before, or were they split into two parts at the same time?

Chen Cheng didn't know.

but.

Since there are two parts, then... there is an opportunity.

I thought about it.

Chen Cheng said, "Director Han, why don't you make Red Cliff into two parts? Release one this year, and the other next year. That way, the box office of the two parts combined will be much higher, right?"

"what……"

Han Sanping was stunned.

Think about it this way.

It really is.

Although splitting it into two parts may not necessarily recover the cost.

but……

At least it can restore a lot of blood.

Say.

What if.

In case the fire out.

Although Red Cliff required a huge investment, its production was not shabby but extremely excellent.

"You are quite good at this, kid."

Han Sanping was a little surprised.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "What's the big deal? It's just splitting it in two. If you're worried about not being able to recover the cost, you can split it in three, four, or five..."

“No, no, no… It seemed reliable at first, something like dividing it into three, forget it.”

Han Sanping couldn't do anything to Chen Cheng.

sometimes.

This guy is just not serious.

But coming here today, I have received some good news.

Splitting it into two solved Han Sanping's urgent problem.

but.

Han Sanping still said: "Chen Cheng, can you be the producer of Red Cliff?"

"This one……"

Chen Cheng touched his chin and was thinking.

"Add money."

"It's not impossible."

When he heard about the extra money, Chen Cheng felt relieved.

Previously, Chen Cheng served as the producer of Painted Skin.

Only 1% of the profit share.

I thought it was a lot before.

But when the box office profits were calculated... well, only a few hundred thousand.

But there's nothing we can do about it.

The title at that time was a real title.

Now he is just a figurehead, but he is the real producer.

"Director Han, there's still a problem. The director of Red Cliff is Wu Yusen, one of the biggest directors in Hong Kong. If I, as the producer, go over there, I'm afraid there will be a fight."

"Indeed there will be. But it's not certain. Wu Yusen is in a dilemma right now. He doesn't know how to end this. If you go, it can be considered as saving him."

"But the investment is still too huge. Even if I serve as the producer, I may not be able to recoup the cost."

"Now we are not considering whether we can recover the cost, but whether we can reduce the loss."

"If that's the case, then it's OK."

nodded.

Chen Cheng agreed.

(End of this chapter)