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Chapter 12 Han Sanping's Concerns
After a night of hard work and satisfying Yan Ni, Tian Xiaole patted his butt and left.

Next, we should consider the establishment of the "Heart Maze" project. The production cost of the film will not be too high. It is just a suspense film with a rural theme.

He roughly estimated that it could be filmed for three to four million yuan. There would be no need for set design and no big scenes.

The abandoned houses, temples, cliffs, etc. that were needed were all shot on location to increase the suspenseful atmosphere.

But this price does not meet the target. The salaries of his director, screenwriter, and a group of actors must be at least 10 million.

With the reputation and high box office of "Crazy Supermarket" as a foundation, as long as China Film is not stupid, it will definitely not give up investing.

Even considering the rural literary and artistic theme, the box office may not be able to make a profit, and Tian Xiaole can also look for other private enterprises.

Film and television companies such as Guangguang, Bona, and Huayi have all extended olive branches to him.

After the New Year, on the first day of work at the Film Bureau, Tian Xiaole took the printed complete script and submitted it for review.

I won't be able to make it to the Berlin and Venice Film Festivals this year, but there's still Cannes in May, so there's no problem in terms of timing.

The shooting period is estimated to be completed in one month, and the subsequent editing will not be complicated. The realistic subject matter does not need to be exaggerated, and there will be no large scenes.

While the script is under review, first determine the funding and actors, and start the early preparations for the crew. Once the filing is approved and the filming permit is obtained, you can start filming immediately.

Considering that the script was adapted from a real-life theme, Tian Xiaole wanted to set the filming location in Central China where the incident occurred.

As for the more specific location, we can only let the staff responsible for scouting find it.

When Tian Xiaole submitted the script to the review department, apart from the staff who were very resentful on the first day of the new year, he was noticed by many people as a new commercial film director.

Han Sanping's secretary discovered him and reported the news very quickly.

The result was that as soon as I walked out of the audit building, I was invited by the secretary who was waiting there to have tea in the office.

This was Tian Xiaole's first time in Han Sanping's office. As the vice-chairman of China Film Group, he was extremely powerful in the film and television industry and gave outsiders an image of awe-inspiring authority.

"Uncle Han, your office is a bit small."

Tian Xiaole said with a smile, hinting at something.

"You kid, you heard some rumors, didn't you?"

Han Sanping laughed and scolded, then he remembered the important matter:

"Xiao Le, go to the bureau to submit your new script for review!"

Tian Xiaole is the most successful commercial film director besides Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang, so he naturally focuses on him.

Because China Film Corporation is in the process of changing its leadership, he is the vice-chairman with the greatest hope of taking that position.

"Yes, Uncle Han, it's a rural-themed suspense film."

Tian Xiaole said slowly that judging from Han Sanping's style, he probably wouldn't like this kind of film very much.

"Rural themes? Isn't that just an art film?"

Han Sanping's subconscious reaction was that the art films shot by Zhang Yimou were basically rural themes, which was different from what he expected.

I thought Tian Xiaole would strike while the iron is hot and shoot commercial films. He also likes this type of film, and China Film Group is willing to support these films.

The domestic market is currently short of commercial films, and even more so of directors who can shoot commercial films.

Even the Palme d'Or director Chen Kaige is preparing to "come down to earth". Seeing that the guy who used to carry the camera for him has achieved such success in commercial films, he also wants to develop in this direction and has already hired someone to write the script.

Han Sanping quickly reacted: "Prepare to use it for a prize!"

"Uncle Han, that's a good idea. I do have this idea." Tian Xiaole nodded and praised him.

"You can go for the prize, but don't make the same mistake as your father."

Han Sanping kindly reminded that Tian Zhuangzhuang was banned from directing the film "Green Plane" for ten years, which was a complete waste of the director's most creative time.

"Of course not. I know what is important and what is not. I am not as pessimistic as Old Tian." Tian Xiaole said with a smile, not forgetting to tease his father.

"Young people who have the confidence to win awards should be supported. China Film Group has invested in this film. As long as it doesn't cross the red line, you can do whatever you want."

Han Sanping said this generously with a big wave of his hand. He was thinking, how high could the cost of a rural-themed art film be?

He is very interested in cultivating talents, and since he is a talent with proven ability and is also one of us, we should support him without reservation.

"Uncle Han, the script investment budget is 10 million. I will be the director and screenwriter, and I will also pay 1 million in cash, which means I will take 50% of the share."

When saying this, Tian Xiaole was also observing Han Sanping's reaction. Seeing that he did not refute immediately, he continued:

"If China Film Group wants to invest the entire amount, five million yuan only represents a 5% stake."

He estimated his own value based on the market, with the director and editor fees being around three million, and it just so happened that his share of the box office revenue from "Supermarket" had also come in.

Paying one million in cash to obtain a 50% share is a bit of a premium, but it is also reasonable and no one can find fault with it.

Hearing this, Han Sanping frowned. Although China Film Group is a large company, it also has to consider the overall situation and has many people who need support.

Five million can only buy him 5% of the share of an art film, which he had to consider.

More importantly, he is now in a critical period, with countless eyes staring at him, and he cannot make any mistakes.

"Uncle Han, art films are destined to be unsuccessful at the box office and are likely to suffer losses. Why not bring in one or two private companies to share the pressure?"

Tian Xiaole saw Han Sanping's dilemma and took the initiative to help him out.

"That's a good idea. Yu Dong from Bernardo is my old subordinate. I can ask him to invest some money."

Han Sanping was a little hesitant considering the box office of the movie. As for Labner's coming in, it was to share the risk. He was his former subordinate and it was he who introduced many projects to Yu Dong.

"Bernard is fine, but I have a habit. I can pay but don't let him make decisions, let alone interfere in the affairs of the crew. I don't want such an investor."

Tian Xiaole set the tone first. He would definitely give face to Han Sanping, but if anyone wanted to interfere in the affairs of the crew, he would not give face to anyone and would kick them out if necessary.

After agreeing to wait until the script review was completed and then gather all parties together, Tian Xiaole said goodbye and left.

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It was still very cold in the capital in February, and the wind was very painful on the face. Driving an old and worn Santana, Tian Xiaole thought about buying a car for himself.

After deducting the one million reserved for [Heart Maze], there are still 560,000 available. Although the money comes quickly, it is also spent quickly. There are too many places where money is needed.

Xiaole Pictures is still an empty shell, and we have to fill all the positions in the company. The auditions and read-throughs will definitely have to be conducted in the company. We can't go to Beijing Film Academy to apply for a classroom.

Another thing is that he has to consider buying a house outside. As his fame spreads, more and more actresses will want to exchange opportunities for him, and it will not be a problem for him to stay in a hotel all the time.

Although paparazzi are not as rampant now, it is better to be careful.

Besides, it’s more fun to have fun in a room that you decorate yourself.

These three things at the moment all require money.

Tian Xiaole weighed the pros and cons and decided to fill all the positions in the company first and put the car and house aside.

In addition to the necessary personnel and finance, the most important positions are photography and art.

A good photographer should be able to understand what the director wants and what the scene should look like when shot.

Art is equally important. The colors and scene tones conceived by the director need to be perfectly adjusted by the art director.

Tian Xiaole plans to have a good talk with the two senior brothers who are in charge of these two important positions when filming "Supermarket".

It just so happens that they are in their senior year and it is time for them to start looking for jobs.

As for his roommate Park Jong-hwa, it would be best if he stayed instead of returning to Korea. With him in charge of photography, Tian Xiaole only needs to teach the actors how to act.

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(End of this chapter)