Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 401 Your name
"It's a romantic movie called Your Name."

Chen Linfeng passed the prepared script to the people present. He had prepared it before he came.

"Your Name, a romantic movie?" Han Shanping took it suspiciously, "Aren't these movies usually low-budget?"

He didn't waste any time and picked up the script to read it carefully.

Shen Fei and Jiang Zhiqiang also got a copy and hurried to read the new script of the legendary Xiao Chen.

After all, this was a teahouse, and some snacks were prepared. Chen Linfeng savored them slowly while waiting for them to finish.

The overall length of the script was not too long. As was Chen Linfeng’s old habit, he usually only provided a brief story outline for early negotiations.

More detailed information will be sent later.

"Hmm..." Han Shanping groaned, "It's said to be a romance film, but it also has elements of a disaster film and time travel."

He raised his head and asked, "Is this time travel a science fiction type or a ghost type?"

Chen Linfeng shook his head. "The movie won't elaborate on this aspect in detail. You can interpret it any way you want. Since it involves a Taoist temple, we can assume it's a ghost or god type."

Han Shanping held his chin and asked, "I trust your film. How much is the total investment expected? Or is it based on the past proportion?"

"The estimated production cost is 8-1 million RMB, plus marketing costs, about 1.5 million RMB.

Because the actors' salaries are increasing, I will convert part of the actors' salaries into investment shares."

Shen Fei frowned and said, "Can't we just pay the actors in full directly?"

Everyone knows that Xiao Chen's movies can make money, and he really doesn't want to give up his share for nothing.

He knew that Mr. Han would definitely say this, so he simply brought it up first as the bad guy.

Han Shanping was considering the cost issue. Judging from the script alone, although there would be some special effects shots, it would not cost so much money.

Considering Xiao Chen's usual style, he would not do anything fishy, ​​so why would he invite a big-name star?
In response to Shen Fei's question, Chen Linfeng only said, "The male and female protagonists of this film are expected to be played by me and Xixi."

Han Shanping clapped his hands. "Okay, it's settled. Investment is not a problem. The converted investment amount is not very friendly to other investors. I think it can be converted into a share later."

Jiang Zhiqiang agreed, "I think what President Han said makes sense. When it comes to investment, everyone has their own place.

We need to attract as many people as possible and ensure that those who come in are useful. As for the actors' pay, if we want to keep it low, we can increase the share later."

He sighed and said, "The mainland has also started to consider the issue of actors' over-high pay. The development is really fast."

In fact, the current film pay in mainland China has almost exceeded the level during the peak period of Hong Kong films.

Of course, the box office market has also exceeded the combined total of Hong Kong Island and Taiwan Island. This is too fast, and it has only been 10 years.

Jiang Zhiqiang felt a lot.

Chen Linfeng nodded, "That's fine, the combined pay for my and Xixi's films abroad has exceeded 1500 million US dollars, and we simply can't make movies in China.

We have to find a way to reduce it as much as possible. If that is not enough, we can also convert it or divide it into shares. It is always a way. "

Han Shanping said, "We have encountered situations like yours before. Fang Long, Li Lianjie and others also received ridiculously high pay in the past. There is nothing we can do but grit our teeth and bear it."

Jiang Zhiqiang said something fair, "In China, they have actually reduced their pay quite a bit. Everyone is doing the same. After all, the gap in conditions is there, so they have to reduce it."

Chen Linfeng blinked, "In a few years, we won't have to worry about this anymore. Maybe the pay in our country will be higher than that in foreign countries."

The remaining few people shook their heads, wondering where Xiao Chen got such high confidence from.

In their opinion, it is not low now.

Afterwards, both companies present confirmed their investment intentions, with Huaying still handling domestic distribution and Jiang Zhiqiang in charge of the Southeast Asian region.

In addition, Chen Linfeng also proposed that Wang Changtian from Guangguang Media should also join in as the online promotion and publicity officer.

Today, mobile Internet has already emerged, and the Internet, as an important platform for public opinion, has become increasingly important in film promotion and marketing.

However, Huaying's influence in this regard is slightly weaker.

Han Shanping did not have the intention to strongly refuse, so he agreed naturally.

By now, Chen Linfeng’s say in his own projects has become obvious.

After drinking tea and chatting for a while, everyone went their separate ways.

After returning, Chen Linfeng mentioned today's content to Liu Qianqian.

"So when are we going to start shooting?" Liu Qianqian looked at him curiously.

"Maybe in the middle of next month," Chen Linfeng said after roughly calculating the preparation time.

He glanced at Liu Qianqian's fierce part and said with a bit of regret, "You've read the script, too. There will be a scene where you pretend to be me and touch your fierceness. Well... it fits the setting."

"Hmm?" Liu Qianqian noticed.

She was so angry that her mouth was crooked. "I knew you liked bigger ones. When I asked you before, you hypocritically said you liked someone like me. Now you're exposed."

Liu Qianqian angrily pinched Chen Linfeng's neck, wanting to strangle him to death.

Chen Linfeng stuck out his tongue and screamed, "Uh, I didn't say which one I like, maybe I just like Xiaolongbao, don't frame me."

"You still said that!"

……

On March 3, Chen Linfeng came to his own Shenshou special effects company. The person in charge of Shenshou special effects is Xu Jian, who is a pioneer in special effects in China and has his own special effects team.

Chen Linfeng bought it and then recruited a technical expert and team leader in rhythm special effects.

Then Xu Jian used his existing backbone, added new talents, and continued to poach people and spend money to finally put together a model.

Today, Shenshou Special Effects has become one of the best special effects companies in China.

The old-fashioned "Heavenly Crafts" is now hard to match the continuous spending on special effects of mythical beasts, and it's a bit overwhelmed.

Of course, the main reason is that the two companies, Longlin and Qilin, constantly provide new projects for Shenshou to hone their technology.

Many domestic film and television production companies also patronize the Chen father and son out of respect.

By now, we have achieved some results.

When Chen Linfeng inspected the company, he specifically watched some special effects scenes of their latest work "Zhu Xian".

Apart from anything else, at least in terms of special effects style, it is no longer the Western fantasy style of the past.

At the request of Chen Linfeng, the company focused on the fairy tale and mythology styles in the early days of its development.

Chen Linfeng looked at the scene in which Lu Xueqi used the magic sword. It was no longer just a sword with some light and shadow effects.

Instead, the sword itself was surrounded by blue light and a fairy-like aura, and the sword body was moving in a regular pattern, making it look like something extraordinary.

Combined with Liu Shishi's hand-patterned sword gestures, the overall fairy-hero feeling is created.

Chen Linfeng touched his chin and said, "The effect this time is better than that in Chinese Paladin 3. Didn't you give them your full strength?"

Xu Jian smiled bitterly and said, "You get what you pay for. Longlin pays more, which Chinese Paladin 3 can't compare to."

"So, the main point is still about money?"

Xu Jian nodded and said, "You can say that the director is also very important. Many directors in our country are not used to this.

Like you, Mr. Chen, and I heard that Director Xu Ke, both paid close attention to the special effects from the beginning to the end, and would provide suggestions from time to time.

But most other directors pay less attention to it. Even for "Zhu Xian", we actually paid a lot of money. In addition, we are a sister company and we paid enough attention to it, so we can achieve such a good effect. "

Chen Linfeng was speechless, thinking that he would have to remind his father later.

We still need to pay more attention to the directing aspect. After all, it is not the same type as previous historical dramas or martial arts dramas.

"What about the previous "Magic Phone"? Bring it over so I can see the effect."

There are actually subtle differences between the fairy-tale and mythological styles, and Chen Linfeng wants to take a look at both.

This film directed by Yu Shengming was broadcast at the end of last year.

Chen Linfeng was abroad at the time and didn't watch it, but heard that the ratings were very good.

It is called the third part after Journey to the West and has received high praise.

At that time, Shu Chang even called to show off, saying that he would surpass Liu Qianqian sooner or later and asked her to just wait.

Xu Jian brought up the picture.

As for the special effects style in mythology and the special effects of mythical beasts, some real-life ancient building shapes and illustrations from traditional novels about gods and demons were deliberately imitated.

In terms of color, it is also completely different from the magical style abroad.

At least when Chen Linfeng looked at the scene in front of him, he didn't feel like he was watching a foreign film.

The feeling that these were my own things suddenly came to me.

"This one is good. Personally, I feel it is better than the previous one."

Chen Linfeng suggested, "For the fairy tale, you can refer to The Legend of Zu directed by Xu Ke. The color is changed, but his artistic conception is very fairy."

Xu Jian was a little embarrassed. "Mr. Chen, this is up to the director of Party A to make the decision. After all, we are just supporting roles and cannot take the lead."

Chen Linfeng nodded, "I know. I'm talking about the direction of your efforts. If there is a director who cooperates with you, you can work hard in this way."

"Okay, we'll try our best."

Chen Linfeng pointed at the screen on the computer and said, "We can continue to work hard on this and scan famous Buddhist temples and Taoist temples in China, as well as other ancient buildings that fit the mood. They are all naturally good materials."

“But this will probably cost a lot of money.”

"Don't worry about the money. It's yours."

"Okay, I'll listen to the boss."

After discussing the direction of the company, Chen Linfeng met with the big names he had poached previously - David Hollis and John Goodman.

"Mr. Hollis, Mr. Goodman, are you doing well here?"

David Hollis nodded hurriedly, "Very good, I like the food here, it makes me linger."

John Goodman followed suit and praised, "I like the environment here. It's incredibly safe, but the air quality is not very good. There are always sandstorms."

"Haha, that's right."

(End of this chapter)