Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 252 Bingbing, from today on, you are the number one sister of our Huayi!!!
"After so many years, I finally returned to my alma mater."

"Me too, I haven't been here for 5 years."

"I've had longer, eight years."

The gate of Beijing Film Academy.

The two alumni stopped for a long while before entering.

Two people, one male and one female.

The man's name is Teng Huatao.

The woman's name is Bao Jinjin.

The reason they came to Beijing Film Academy was not for a class reunion, nor did they take time out to visit their alma mater.

They received an invitation from Chen Cheng.

Teng Huatao knew.

Chen Cheng may be interested in his "Love Is Not Blind".

He took his classmate Bao Jinjin to the place where they used to study together.

"The office in front is Junior Brother Chen Cheng's. In order to keep Junior Brother Chen Cheng, the school specially gave him an office."

Pointing to the office in front, Teng Huatao said enviously.

Bao Jinjin said: "If I were the principal, I would reward him with a Beijing Film Academy teaching building."

"Hahaha, yes, I am too narrow-minded. I must reward him with a teaching building, so that more filmmakers can be trained."

The two laughed.

But after laughing, Teng Huatao said, "Jinjin, do you think Brother Chen Cheng will invest in our film?"

"You should have some intention, otherwise why would I call you here?"

"I'm unsure, so I asked you to come along too. After all, you're the campus beauty of our literature department, and you're also the screenwriter of our play."

"You old Teng, you want me to seduce Junior Brother Chen Cheng."

"It's not impossible."

"This is a good idea, but, old auntie, do you think Junior Brother Chen Cheng is interested in me?"

"How could that be? You are the dream goddess of all our classmates."

"It's better to save your energy with such a smooth talk. Think about how to convince Junior Brother Chen Cheng later."

"Ok."

Speaking of this, Teng Huatao also became nervous.

Ten minutes later.

The two came to Chen Cheng's office.

"Director Chen, I'm Teng Huatao, and this is my classmate Bao Jinjin, who is also the screenwriter of our film..."

Before Teng Huatao could finish, Chen Cheng said, "He is also the author of the novel Love Is Not Blind."

Teng Huatao was a little surprised: "Hey, Junior Brother Chen Cheng, you know me."

"Hahaha, two senior brothers and sisters, please sit down."

Since he was going to invest in "Love Is Not Blind", Chen Cheng naturally did some research on the film.

In no mood.

It really is fate.

I didn’t expect that Teng Huatao, the producer and director of “Love Is Not Blind”, also graduated from Beijing Film Academy.

What Chen Cheng didn't expect was...

The novel Love Is Not Blind was also written by a senior sister from Beijing Film Academy.

"It's amazing that our literature department has produced so many great people."

Chen Cheng greeted the two and made tea for them: "I thought that all the students in the literature department of Beijing Film Academy were nerds, like Wu Qingqing."

"Is that the one who plays Shen Jiayi?"

"Yes, she became extremely popular after playing the role of Shen Jiayi, but later on she refused to be an actress. Now she is here to study for a master's degree with me."

"Everyone has their own aspirations. Some people may not be interested in the film and television industry."

"Yes."

Chen Cheng also nodded.

Teng Huatao on the side said with emotion: "Director Chen, this time I am taking advantage of you and returning to my alma mater again."

Teng Huatao was deeply moved.

He graduated many years ago.

Although I have been working hard in the circle, I have not achieved much.

Before this, he often dealt with TV dramas.

It wasn't until last year that his film "Dwelling Narrowness" stood out.

It was also because of this movie "Dwelling Narrowness" that Teng Huatao had the idea of ​​directing a movie.

It’s just that movies and TV shows are different.

Even if a TV series is well made, the movie may not make money.

This is especially difficult for new film directors who have not yet achieved any achievements.

Teng Huatao used a lot of connections to get their project to China Film Group.

I originally thought that China Film Group would be interesting.

However, I didn’t expect that China Film Corporation would also respond in kind.

Just when he thought there was no hope and was about to go back to filming the TV series, Chen Cheng met with him.

How could Teng Huatao not know about this junior fellow student from Beijing Film Academy?

However, even though the person opposite him was his junior fellow apprentice, Teng Huatao did not dare to address him as junior apprentice. Instead, he politely called him Director Chen.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Brother Huatao, you don't have to be polite when you get to school. Look, Sister Jinjin calls me Junior Brother. Don't you still not acknowledge me as your Junior Brother?"

Chen Cheng was very polite and handed the tea to the two of them. "Brother Teng Huatao, the movie "Dwelling Narrowness" you filmed last year was really a big hit. I'm envious of it."

"Director Chen... Senior Brother Chen Cheng, I'm just a worker."

"understand."

Chen Cheng nodded.

He was born behind the scenes.

Let me put it bluntly.

Many times, working behind the scenes means being a worker.

Just because you become a director doesn't mean you have the final say over your film.

It's not like if you become a director and make a great movie, you will get a share of the profits.

The directors may not necessarily get any dividends from the film business.

Not to mention TV series.

Many times, TV dramas focus on resources.

More producers feel that paying you a director’s salary is already a sign of respect for you.

"Brother Hua Tao, I went to China Film Studio a few days ago and had a chat with Director Han. By chance, I saw your project. I am somewhat interested, but as an investor, I have a few questions to ask. Please don't think I am embarrassing you."

"Junior Brother Chen Cheng, please speak."

Teng Huatao nodded.

Classmates are classmates.

Business is business.

He would be surprised if Chen Cheng just invested the money without asking any questions.

"Brother Hua Tao, you were in TV dramas before, so you don't have much experience in filming movies. This time you are directing a movie and you are also the producer of this drama. Do you have the confidence to make this movie well?"

"I think so."

After thinking for a while, Teng Huatao said, "I think TV series and movies are the same. Movies are just more refined TV series."

"In theory, yes, but... the profit model of TV series is different from that of movies. TV series have low risks, but movies have very high risks. It's not that if you shoot well, you will have high box office. Not to mention high box office, many movies may not even make back their investment."

"Brother Chen Cheng, to be honest, I'm not absolutely sure. However, there is a movie similar to ours on the market."

"You mean Du Lala's Promotion?"

"Yes."

Teng Huatao said: "Both "Go Lala Goes to Work" and our "Love Is Not Blind" are movies of the same name adapted from best-selling novels. I think that the endorsement of best-selling novels indicates that our film will have a certain market."

"Brother Hua Tao, you said it very well. I will invest in your film."

In just a few minutes, Chen Cheng made the decision.

The two were a little surprised.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Don't be surprised. Actually, I had already decided to vote when I asked you to come here. By the way, Brother Hua Tao, how do you want to vote?"

"Brother Chen Cheng, what do you mean?"

"According to your investment intention, you only need 900 million yuan of investment, which is no problem on my side. But, don't you want to invest some money?"

This said.

The two of them were a little embarrassed.

Teng Huatao said, "Brother Chen Cheng, I actually want to invest as well. But, as you know, I was a TV director before. Although I have filmed many TV series, I have not accumulated much funds."

Bao Jinjin on the side was also a little embarrassed: "Brother Chen Cheng, although my book is selling well, after I received the royalties from this book, I paid a down payment for a house and I was completely out of money."

The embarrassment of both men was reflected on their faces.

Chen Cheng could understand them very well.

Many times, even if you make a small fortune, the cost of living, buying a house, etc. will use up all your money.

Only those relatively well-known directors, actors, filmmakers... can save a little.

"How about this, I'll invest 800 million, and I'll lend you the remaining 100 million."

"what?"

The two were stunned.

Although he knew that Chen Cheng was a classmate, he had never seen such a generous classmate.

There are even people who lend them money for investment.

"Brother Chen Cheng, this is not very good."

"fine."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "We are all classmates. Besides, I don't want to see that when our film makes money, you only get paid for your work."

An investment of 900 million.

Obviously the director's and screenwriter's fees won't be that much at all.

of course.

The reason Chen Cheng did this was also to cultivate talents.

In the future, he will need not just one or two directors and screenwriters, but sometimes he may need dozens or even hundreds.

……

"Love Is Not Blind" is done here.

The next book is "Carrying Love to the End".

Producer "Jiao Aimin" brought Xu Jinglei and Li Yapeng to Chen Cheng's office.

Xu Jinglei and Li Yapeng are the proposed male and female protagonists.

Seeing Xu Jinglei, Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Old Xu, you are a well-known talented woman. Do you also need investment?"

Xu Jinglei laughed and said, "Director Chen, why do you call me Old Xu? You're making me sound old."

"Calling you Old Xu means I recognize your talent."

"You're still talented. Last time you cheated me out of 1000 million."

"Hahaha, blame me."

All of a sudden.

The three of them also laughed.

The story of Chen Cheng earning 1000 million with a guaranteed agreement has long been circulated in the circle.

Many people envy and admire Chen Cheng's vision.

Without such vision, who would dare to make a guaranteed box office of 5000 million?

"Mr. Jiao, how do you invest in this film?"

After some polite exchanges, Chen Cheng got down to business.

"Mr. Chen, the budget for this film is about 3000 million. Of course, we don't need you to invest all of it. We raised 2000 million ourselves, and there is still a difference of 1000 million."

"OK, I'll invest the remaining 1000 million."

"Mr. Chen is really straightforward."

Jiao Aimin didn't expect that Chen Cheng would agree so directly.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "With Lao Xu and the famous actor Li Yapeng, if I were still worried, why would I ask you to come?"

Although Xu Jinglei is the number one female character in this film.

But Chen Cheng looked at her and she voted too.

Li Yapeng also invested 500 million.

Producer Jiao Aimin also invested some.

These main creative staff have invested money, which also shows that they have confidence in this film.

Plus.

Xu Jinglei is still very talented and gifted.

After all, she is the first female director in China to have a box office of over 100 million yuan.

And Li Yapeng.

If Li Yapeng hadn't gone into real estate and just been an actor, he would still be pretty good.

"Love Is Not Blind" was originally a TV series produced in 98.

This TV series was very popular at the time.

The film was re-filmed 10 years later with the same cast.

If there is no response in the film market, then the domestic film market would be too weird.

So many reasons.

Not to mention 1000 million, Chen Cheng would even want to invest 3000 million.

Unfortunately, as the main creators, they invested some of the money, and Chen Cheng could only invest the remaining 1000 million.

……

The second one is the animated film "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf".

In fact, this is already the second film.

The first one is called "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: The Bullish Times".

The second one is called "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: The Mighty Tiger".

The first one is the cow.

That’s because last year was the year of the Ox.

This year is the year of the tiger, so it is called "tiger is mighty".

It is clear.

The producers also know how to use the advantages of the zodiac signs to attract more children.

Chen Cheng looked at the first one from last year.

The first film cost 2000 million yuan and grossed 4000 million yuan.

Although I lost money.

However, Chen Cheng checked other films that were released in the same period as "Pleasant Goat".

have to.

Check.

The movie "Chinese Partners" I shot myself is included in it.

and.

Before Chinese Partners, there were two Hollywood blockbusters.

Due to the pressure from three powerful films, "Pleasant Goat" only earned 4000 million at the box office.

If you give him a good schedule.

Based on his potential at the time, Chen Cheng estimated that the box office of "Pleasant Goat" would definitely exceed 100 million yuan.

This is exactly the analysis.

Chen Cheng went directly to the Xiyangyang Animation Production Company.

The investment for Xiyangyang 2 is 2000 million.

The animation production company invested 1000 million.

With the remaining 1000 million, Chen Cheng invested it alone.

Chen Cheng transferred the money on the same day and signed the contract on the same day.

……

All done.

Chen Cheng took a look and found that this investment cost a total of 2900 million.

Chen Cheng still has about 7000 million yuan on hand.

We can’t let 7000 million sit idle in the bank.

Chen Cheng thought about it and decided to write a script for himself and shoot the film himself.

I'm thinking of the script.

At this time Chen Cheng received a call from Nolan.

"Chen Cheng, our investment is all in place."

"Great."

“When do you get to Hollywood?”

"Should I go?"

"Of course, you are the screenwriter. Screenwriters have great power. Don't you want to come?"

"Oh, no... I just got carried away."

A few days later.

Chen Cheng sent it to Hollywood.

Under Nolan's guidance, Chen Cheng met "Thomas", the producer of "Inception".

no way.

Of the 1.8 million US dollars budget, Chen Cheng only invested 2000 million, which was only one-ninth.

Warner Bros., one of the eight major film and television companies in Hollywood, accounted for half of the investment.

natural.

The position of producer belongs to Warner.

However, although the producer is Warner.

But on the one hand, Chen Cheng is an investor, and on the other hand, the script was also written by Chen Cheng.

undoubtedly.

The screenwriter of "Inception" is Chen Cheng.

Nolan is the director of "Inception".

Producer, director, screenwriter.

This is the iron triangle of Hollywood and also the most important production model.

The three of them bumped into each other.

The three of them exchanged opinions on the script.

In general, everyone has no problem, but some specific details need to be modified.

but.

This does not need to be done by Chen Cheng, it can just be handed over to the assistant screenwriter.

then.

Then there is the question of choosing the actors.

The three people represent their respective forces and interests.

Each of the three parties has nominated one candidate.

Chen Cheng didn't have many roles to choose from, and he only considered one role for a domestic female actress.

That is the protagonist's wife.

This character often appears in the protagonist's dreams.

The role is relatively good.

That is, there are lines, and they are quite substantial.

of course.

At first, Chen Cheng decided to draft more roles for domestic actors.

However, considering that it was his first time in Hollywood, Chen Cheng thought about it and finally gave up.

When you first come to Hollywood, the most important thing is to increase your influence.

When your status reaches a certain level, you can play any role you want.

……

After the roles are initially drafted, the next step is to notify each character to come for auditions.

Chen Cheng was considering which actors should be invited to play this role.

Let’s talk about international actors.

Domestic ones include Gong Li, Yeung Chi-king, Zhang Ziyi, Zhang Manyu, etc.

Chen Cheng felt that Zhang Ziyi was the most suitable person.

But Chen Cheng doesn't like Zhang Ziyi very much, so let's not consider it for the time being.

Chen Cheng then set his sights on the four major actresses in China.

The four great actresses are not the same as the four lesser actresses.

The four young actresses have only just become famous and their acting skills still need to be honed.

The four major actresses are Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, Zhao Yanzi and Xu Jinglei.

Zhang Ziyi and Xu Jinglei left.

One is that I don’t like it.

The other one is not quite right.

Zhao Yanzi and Chen Cheng thought about it and felt it was not appropriate.

Finally, only Zhou Xun is left.

still alright.

Zhou Xun has good acting skills, can be playful and crazy, has many different styles, and is very spiritual.

Chen Cheng wrote Zhou Xun's name on the paper.

But there's more than one.

Although there is only one role, the audition candidate Chen Cheng can choose several roles.

Li Bingbing.

Chen Cheng thought of Li Bingbing.

This actor is also good.

Moreover, in later generations, Li Bingbing also participated in the performance of Transformers 4, which shows his international potential.

It's just a pity.

The subsequent resources failed to keep up, and there is still a step behind.

……

"Bingbing, the company has approved the project of "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch: Kingdom of the Moon". You and Xiao Ming should join hands. Act well, you know. Many people in the company disagree with this film. Many people say that there is no market for martial arts films. We still want to shoot it, but won't we lose money? I saved this drama for you."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

"You're welcome. It will be good for you to hang out with Director Chen more often in the future."

"remember."

Huayi.

Chen Cheng's suggestions were very useful.

Wang Zhonglei went against the majority opinion and approved the project for this drama.

This is certainly not because of Li Bingbing.

This is because of Chen Cheng.

even.

Wang Zhonglei is prepared for losses.

But so what?
My heart is as pure as ice and as bright as the moon. Can't Chen Cheng understand what I mean?
As long as we have a good relationship with Chen Cheng.

This loss is nothing.

"I'll take a call."

As he was talking, the phone rang.

At first glance, it was Chen Cheng.

Wang Zhonglei was excited.

After a few minutes.

Restraining his excitement, Wang Zhonglei said, "Bingbing, the White-haired Witch may have to wait for a while."

"what?"

Li Bingbing said anxiously, "Boss Wang, you just said the project was approved. Has it been cancelled? How can that be possible? You know that Director Chen is very optimistic about this film."

"Haha, don't be impatient. Speaking of Director Chen, I really don't know where you got this opportunity. Director Chen wants to recommend you for an audition for a movie?"

"What movie?"

"Inception?"

“Which director is this?”

"Christopher, Nolan."

"Christopher Nolan? ... Mr. Wang, please don't tell me that it's the famous Nolan from Hollywood."

"Yes."

"Oh my God……"

Wang Zhonglei continued: "Don't get excited."

"Let me tell you again, the film Inception cost 1.8 million U.S. dollars, which is close to 13 billion RMB."

"Boss Wang, I, I, I... I'm not dreaming."

"No, you're not dreaming."

Wang Zhonglei also shouted excitedly: "Bingbing, from today on, you are the number one star of our Huayi!!!"

(End of this chapter)