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Chapter 29 [No chance for in-depth cooperation]

The cooperation agreement between the mountain village old corpse and Light and Shadow Media was signed early in the morning.

Part of the cost of filming is also borne by Lighting Media.

Nowadays, what Lu Zhengyi came here to negotiate is not about cooperation, but the depth of cooperation.

At the beginning, Guangying Company was willing to give Lu Zhengyi, a new director, a chance to cooperate with Lu Yiyong's name, but they also considered the issue of gains and losses from a commercial point of view.

After all, if the film can only bring a little profit or even a loss to the company, the company must stop the loss in time.

Selling favors is not a matter of forcing yourself to sell.

"According to the contract, our Guangying Media will evaluate the finished film to a certain extent, and then decide how much resources to invest in publicity and distribution activities."

Zhang Xueming clasped his hands together and placed them on the table, "The quality of the film is very high. It can be seen that Director Lu and the staff of the crew have put their heart into it."

"From the content level, I have no objection to investing in publicity."

"But from a commercial point of view, I can't invest too much in this film."

Speaking of this, she paused, "As a director of a media company, although I know a little about filming, I certainly don't know as much as professionals like you."

"But in terms of buying and selling, Director Lu and other people in the crew may not know as much as I do."

In short, this film is good.

But it can't be sold.

"learn."

Lu Zhengyi was not surprised, "I also understand the domestic horror film market."

"very good."

Zhang Xueming is very satisfied, at least, this fierce-looking man in front of him is not a person who thinks highly of himself and looks at the sky from a well.

"Now I have two options in my hands."

She continued, "The first one is that we will provide you with the most basic operation according to the minimum specification of a publicity plan."

"From the fight for midnight shows in theaters, to the dissemination of various public platforms, and even online and offline activities...we will help you implement the publicity that a film should have."

"However, this is the most basic, and we will not waste energy trying to get more film schedules and more exposure for you."

"Because you and I both know that for this type of film, hard work doesn't necessarily pay off."

"Even if you are very talented, Mr. Lu, the stereotype in the market is there. It's like the ghost house in the northern capital a few years ago. How many big names were hired to help out. The scene of the ghost house is now reproduced in 1:1, and the advertisements are overwhelming."

"In the end, although the box office looks high, in fact, the investment is not directly proportional to the income. It is also ridiculed as a bad movie, and a horror movie is turned into a romance movie."

Lu Zhengyi has an impression of this film.

It was also at that time that domestic horror films completely showed the appearance of lying flat.

No one dares to spend money to invest, and actors with some connections reject such films.

At most, some people engage in low-cost web dramas.

"Second, let's put this film on the air first."

Zhang Xueming continued, took out a document, stood up and handed it to Lu Zhengyi, "I have a notebook here, which is about the type of youthful love, called the lost memory."

"Two high-traffic stars have been confirmed for the cast, and the crew's preparations are almost done, but the assistant director's seat is temporarily vacant."

"Just now, after watching the film you directed, I think you are more suitable for the position of assistant director."

Lu Zhengyi took the document and flipped through it casually.

"When the time comes, this "Lost Memories" will be released first."

When Zhang Xueming explained this plan, he was obviously more concerned than the first one, "After that, we will arrange the finalization and announcement of this mountain village old corpse according to the release situation."

"Perhaps, under the influence of "The Lost Memories", some viewers are willing to abandon their own impressions and learn about your horror film."

"This One Belt One promotion model is something I feel more confident in and more willing to try and invest in."

As she said that, she didn't make another sound, and gave Lu Zhengyi some time to read the documents.

And Lu Zhengyi didn't speak, but he didn't pay attention to the documents, he just put on a show.

These two plans should have been prepared by Zhang Xueming early in the morning.

After all, since she came out of the theater just now, she has never left her sight, so she has no time to discuss these plans.

But, let's see what's on the plate.

If the effect of your own film is not very good, you may only have the first solution.

"Thank you very much, Director Zhang for giving me such a chance."

Seeing that the pretense was almost done, Lu Zhengyi put the documents on the table, "But I don't want to touch other types of films for the time being, so I'd better choose the first option here."

He didn't direct this old corpse in the mountain village at all. In actual work, he was at best a producer.

Even if he wanted to, he didn't have the ability.

Of course, even if he had the ability, he would not want to.

Although it was only a few glances, this "Lost Memories" looked really unbearable.

Zhang Xueming remained silent.

After a while, she nodded, "It's a pity that there is no chance for more in-depth cooperation."

"Director Lu, you are still...very talented, what a pity."

"Of course, we don't force it."

As she said that, she got up and took away the documents, and turned her attention to Lu Zhengyi again, "Now let's talk in detail about the finalization and promotion of this mountain village old corpse."

Zhang Xueming did not neglect because her preferred plan was rejected.

She explained in detail, the so-called 'basic publicity plan', for example, the film arrangement of theaters.

There are definitely no national theaters for this kind of horror movie, but it is still possible to choose more than a dozen cities for negotiation.

Of course, there is a high probability that we can only talk about the midnight show, and the time frame for filming will not be very long.

As for the online platform after the release, we have to see how many platforms are willing to buy it.

"In terms of media publicity, I have some small needs."

And when it came to news dissemination, Lu Zhengyi raised his arm slightly, indicating that he had something to say, "I have scheduled a wrap-up banquet in early March."

"At that time, I will invite my father and some seniors in the film and television industry to help out. If possible, I hope that Guangying can also invite some friends from the media to cooperate."

"Besides, after the movie was released, I also had some video blogger friends on various platforms who wanted to give an explanation and comment on the movie."

Zhang Xueming was not surprised by his demands, "OK."

As she spoke, she motioned Lu Zhengyi to look at the younger brother who was sitting a little farther away, "This is Xiao Wang. He is in our department and is mainly responsible for communicating with the media."

"At that time, he will contact you to check the details."

"As for the video blogger's commentary and the film, these are all things after the film is released. In fact, by then, it will no longer be under our control, so Director Lu, there is no need for you to negotiate with us on this."

When it comes to the scope of work, she emphasizes it very clearly.

However, there also seems to be a part of the idea of ​​drawing a line.

(End of this chapter)