After all of them were reborn, who would still be an actor?

Chapter 175 I want more money!

Wang Changtian spoke first: "You... let's not talk about it for now. Can your partner perform? And do you think we are not tired enough and want to find a great god for us to serve? I don't agree."

"Let her forget it..."

"The screening schedule is guaranteed!" said Li Mingyang.

Zuoshandiao pondered for a moment and glanced at the secretary.

The secretary understood and took out a form, asking others to score the script on the spot. After everyone had finished scoring, the secretary put the form next to Zuoshandiao.

Then he led everyone out of the meeting room.

Finally, the door was closed, and only Zuo Shandiao, Wang Changtian and Li Mingyang were left in the meeting room.

"She is not actually in the same circle as us... You are already on the list of the General Administration, and the Film Bureau is paying special attention to you. I have no right to interfere with your relationship with her, but don't bring your personal feelings into the film."

Zuoshandiao took a look at the scores given by others. There were fourteen people, and two of them did not give any scores. The highest score was eighty points, and the lowest was sixty points.

Pass line.

I passed the exam...

Wang Changtian turned to the beginning of the script and frowned, "The authorities are a bit strict this year. We can't film premature love, but forget about high school students. Isn't this just making it more difficult for yourself? Can you change the script?"

“It’s not easy to change… Is it difficult to pass the review?”

"Every time you use a favor, it's less..." Wang Changtian shook his head and said, "It's an urban movie. How are you going to spend the money? The budget for this movie is 30 million. If you don't hire a big star, you won't be able to spend it."

"I can definitely spend it. Your Name is actually a disaster romance movie. It not only has meteor special effects, but also shocking scenes of meteors falling to the ground. Thirty million may not be enough to spend it."

Zuo Shandiao picked up the script and read it for a while. "Well, it's a good idea. Audiences these days like to watch special effects and big scenes the most. I have no objection, but the script still needs to be revised. The male and female protagonists are too young. They should be at least 20 years old!"

The two had the same age requirement, so Li Mingyang agreed after thinking about it.

Then the two of them decided to ask Zhou Xun to play Sanye.

This scared Li Mingyang, "No, Zhou Xun can't act!"

"What's wrong? Although she is a little older, her acting skills are good. She has won three major film awards and can still carry the box office." Wang Changtian asked puzzledly.

Zuoshandiao said with a smile: "Are you worried that she won't listen to you? Don't worry, she will behave herself as long as we are here."

"I have the right to make my own decisions as an actor." Li Mingyang was too lazy to explain and said directly.

Wang Changtian and Zuoshandiao were silent.

After a long while, Zuoshandiao said, "Although I don't think you can win, but losing is too ugly. We can't do that. The box office must reach at least 100 million!"

"Cough!" Wang Changtian suddenly coughed hard
"No, it's at the top ten level in the mainland this year." Upon hearing this, Zuoshandiao immediately changed his words.

"Last year, there were 3 domestic movies that grossed over million yuan. Among the top ten was Ice Age , which grossed million yuan. This year it will be even higher. I estimate it will have to break million yuan," said Wang Changtian.

Li Mingyang laughed and said, you two are playing a double act here.

My first movie only grossed 5750 million in mainland China.

Over 100 million is enough.

You guys actually let me break 200 million!
Last year, the total box office of Ning Hao’s "Crazy Racing" just exceeded 100 million!
"It's fine as long as it's in the top ten of the year, but as an actor, I have the final say."

Li Mingyang did not bargain because there was no point.

When we say 200 million, it doesn’t necessarily mean it has to really reach 200 million!

In the hellish environment of the Chinese film industry, as long as it can make a profit, it is a success.

If you work hard and break the 100 million mark and join the club of 100 million yuan directors, that would be a huge success.

Zuo Shandiao and Wang Changtian looked at each other. Li Mingyang agreed so readily that he certainly didn't think about how to break 200 million...

Zuo Shandiao clasped his hands together, rested them on the table, and said with a smile, "You can make the decision if you want. Far Cry has an investment of 8 million. As long as it can break 100 million, we will listen to you. Otherwise, you have to listen to us."

"You are going to split the 200 million in half!" Li Mingyang said speechlessly.

"There is motivation only when there is pressure." Wang Changtian said with a smile.

"Don't do that to me..." Li Mingyang sighed, but he was thinking about how to steal the chicken in his heart.

Far Cry has a total investment of eight million. China Film invested 320 million, taking 40% of the share. Youth Light invested 240 million, taking 30%. The remaining 30% is for other investors. There are too many people who want to invest, and no one has been decided yet.

Li Mingyang's production fee is 120 million, which is considered as investment. He owns half of the 30% of Youth Light, which is 15%.

Your name, the total investment is 1000 million, China Film invested million and took one-third of the share, Youth Light invested million and took one-third of the share. The remaining one-third will also be left to other investors.

The more investors there are, the more secure the film scheduling and publicity will be.

After a movie is successful, it’s really hard to steal it.

"Are you thinking of stealing something?" Zuoshandiao lit a cigarette and said calmly, "That's impossible. Guangguang is going to go public, and Far Cry and your name will have to publish investment details. You can't do anything rash."

"No, I was just thinking that Ning Hao spent 10 million to make a movie, but for me, it was 30 million..."

Domestic films have not yet reached the era of making money.

For most directors, the investment from China Film Group is a godsend.

But for Li Mingyang, this was robbing his money.

"You are different from Ning Hao... You can no longer be called a simple film director, but capital. Since you are capital, you must have the responsibility and commitment of capital."

Zuoshandiao said seriously: "Don't think that I favor anyone. I only favor those who are beneficial to the market... I only care about the overall market. Since you have the ability to support it, you shouldn't hide it." "What I lack is not investment..." Li Mingyang said helplessly.

Zuoshandiao nodded, "What you lack are resources...so the resources that China Film can mobilize are your resources, whether it's costumes, props, professional backstage, or equipment, I can arrange them for you. Don't always think about how much money China Film can make from you. China Film doesn't lack your money. What I want is the box office."

China Film...or Zuoshandiao's investment in the domestic film industrialization is crazy.

China Film Group, which controls the upstream, midstream and downstream of the film industry, possesses top-level resources that are difficult for outsiders to access.

For example, it has the most advanced filming equipment, a studio that is on par with Hollywood, and the country's top costume and props channels, as well as connections with the military, the Academy of Sciences, and cultural giants.

There is also the best special effects equipment in the country.

China Film Corporation leads the country in terms of equipment investment because it does not pursue profits, at least not before it goes public.

Every year, 5% of the national box office revenue will become part of the special film fund free of charge.

This money does not belong to China Film Group Corporation, but Zuoshandiao has the ability to mobilize this money.

China Film Group has the best film equipment and infrastructure in the country.

But no one in the country can really make reasonable use of them.

"Movies are very complicated. Last time, we sacrificed a lot of interests to get that box office. In fact, we lost money."

Wang Changtian said in a deep voice: "We are aiming for profit this time. China Film Group will arrange all the external conditions for you. All you need to do is to make a real commercial film and aim for the box office. All the points must revolve around the box office."

Zuoshan Diao and Wang Changtian performed a duet, analyzing Li Mingyang's current situation, the purpose of China Film Group, the demand for movies, and the importance of box office...

"Stop, stop, you've told me so much, I understand the logic, just tell me how much box office contribution I can make to the market!" Li Mingyang said directly.

"Of course the more the better." Zuoshandiao said with a smile.

"At least we have to make it into the top ten of the year."

Li Mingyang tapped his hands regularly on the conference table.

Zuoshandiao and Wang Changtian waited quietly for Li Mingyang's reply.

They want to know Li Mingyang's determination to make movies.

Da da da!
Li Mingyang stopped tapping with both hands, raised his head, and grinned, "Why don't you give me a big one, your name, and I'll pay more!"

"How much?"

Li Mingyang stretched out a finger.

"Ten million, sure."

Li Mingyang shook his head, "I want to add 100 million!"

……

Zuoshandiao and Wang Changtian both thought that Li Mingyang was just speaking in anger.

Didn't take it seriously.

Until... Li Mingyang took out a crumpled document from his arms and told him about the shooting plan.

The two of them realized that Li Mingyang was serious.

The original investment was 30 million, plus another 100 million, that’s 130 million!
It will take 390 million to make a profit!
The two admired Li Mingyang's courage, but courage cannot be used to make a living, and they knew the domestic film market too well.

This is simply impossible...

In order to find out what kind of goal to set for Li Mingyang, Zuoshandiao specially sent someone to conduct an investigation.

People nowadays do not have the concept of big data.

But the use of data to judge a director or star’s box office appeal has long been around.

Hollywood has its own dedicated film market research company that specializes in film data.

Producers take survey data with them to organize a production, find actors and directors, negotiate, bargain, and set prices.

Of course there are also such systems in China, but they are not mature enough, the standards are very confusing, and they are always changing.

After all, domestic films are still in their infancy...piracy is rampant and blood is flowing.

But the general direction is still there.

That is, the investment cost is high, and there are big directors and big stars.

Based on the data obtained from the investigation, Zuoshandiao held a special meeting within China Film Group and finally reached a consensus that Li Mingyang has box office appeal, but not much, only around 20 million.

If paired with stars with box office appeal, there is hope of breaking the 100 million mark.

Before Li Mingyang came to Yanbei, Zuoshan Diao and Wang Changtian had a meal together. Zuoshan Diao wanted to break 100 million first, but Wang Changtian thought that breaking 100 million was too little. At least they had to get into the top ten of the year, which started at 200 million.

The two men had high hopes for Li Mingyang. One hundred million was just the limit. What they wanted was a miracle, two hundred million.

As for the 400 million...that's the level of the founding of a nation!

It’s built by hundreds of celebrities.

There are very few domestic film directors who can impact this box office, no more than three.

(End of this chapter)