China Entertainment’s rescue plan is hard to come by

Chapter 112 Gambling Agreement and Short Film [[-]-in-[-]]

For many people born in the 80s and 90s, in the first decade of the 21st century, they basically spent every Saturday and Sunday on Mango TV’s entertainment programs.

In this era when the Internet is not yet so developed and televisions are still popular, when you turn on the TV, it is Mango TV. There is even a saying that Mango TV's advertisements are better than those of other TV stations.

However, in the second decade of the new century, various local satellite TV stations began to emerge. Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV, Dragon TV, Jiangnan TV, almost every TV station has capable TV programs. Among them, the most powerful one is Jiangsu and Zhejiang Satellite TV.

Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV stations officially began transmitting programs via satellite in 1995. In 2002, they took the lead among domestic provincial TV stations to implement the merger reform of three channels. The six TV broadcast channels that were originally managed by wireless and cable stations were implemented through institutional reform and Channel integration and optimized configuration.

Today, Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV effectively covers a population of 40 billion across the country and more than 20 surrounding countries and regions, and is broadcast by more than 95% of cable stations across the country, with a relatively fixed audience of 4000 million.

In 2003, Zhang Jizhong's "Dragon" was first broadcast by Jiangzhe TV. This popular TV series really made Jiangzhe TV popular. The overall ratings increased greatly and advertising revenue also skyrocketed.

It was at that time that Yang Fan met Zhou Tongmei, the film purchasing director of the TV Drama Center of Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV Stations.

At that time, Yang Fan, as the production assistant of "Dragon Movie", had already shown his talents in the actual communication and coordination with Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV stations. He was meticulous and well-organized, and he knew how to observe words and emotions. He left a deep impression on Zhou Tongmei at that time.

After three years, Yang Fan left Zhang Jizhong's team and independently ran a TV series for the first time. He found her and categorically affirmed the quality of the TV series.

Out of her high opinion of Yang Fan, Zhou Tongmei became interested in this drama and took the time to watch "Soldier Assault" presented by Yang Fan.

After watching it, I felt deeply.

Although she is a woman, her husband is a soldier, so she can deeply understand the spirit of "never abandon, never give up" among soldiers in the play and the very touching war stories told in the play. friendship.

Including what the entire TV series expresses, with the silly Xu Sanduo as the main line, "Forrest Gump" is like a growth epic of a lower-class Chinese man.

The film is very good, and can even be said to be very good, but it is indeed seriously inconsistent with the popular themes in the current domestic TV drama circle.

For her, it was uncontrollable and the risk was a bit high.

After watching the movie, she was a little hesitant. After being in this industry for so many years, Zhou Tongmei knew that not all good movies would be liked by the audience, or that the current audience would like them, such as "Westward Journey".

But she was a little reluctant to give up. The TV drama department of Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV stations has indeed not had any more popular TV dramas in recent years. The "Dragon" back then seemed to be an insurmountable peak.

It is now the second half of 2006. The mid-year average ratings of Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV stations have dropped to 9th in the country among provincial satellite TV stations, and will soon fall out of the top ten. The leaders of the station are also constantly giving. She's stressed.

And this "Soldier Assault", which she thinks is of high quality, may very well be an opportunity.

Just when she was still thinking about it, Yang Fan added another layer of bargaining chips. This drama requires no money and a gambling agreement.

After hearing the news, Zhou Tongmei's heart tilted slightly.

It’s not that Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV stations don’t have enough money to buy TV dramas. A provincial satellite TV station in a powerful southern economic province has strong strength and funds. But if you spend a lot of money to buy a TV series with mediocre returns, Then Taili will definitely have doubts about her personal ability as a film purchasing director.

Yang Fan's proposal first relieved her worries. Even if the ratings of "Soldier Assault" were not good after it was broadcast, at least it did not cost money and it was in vain. This reason could barely stop the crowd on the stage and reduce the perception of her. Personal adverse effects.

Zhou Tongmei returned to the station and re-examined other TV series that her TV station had planned to broadcast and submitted applications for broadcast.

I have to say that after watching "Soldiers Assault" and watching these other films, it was a bit boring for her and difficult to swallow.

After weighing it in my mind for three days, I finally decided to take a gamble.

However, she still hoped that Yang Fan would add a layer of insurance, that is to say, provide a well-known domestic producer to endorse "Soldier Assault" to increase her persuasiveness in taking the risk of purchasing the drama, and at the same time further reduce the personal consequences for her after failure. risk.

This is also related to the fact that Sun Yi specially asked Zhang Guoli to show his face before.

Zhang Guoli is a well-known figure in the Chinese film and television area.

With the participation and endorsement of Mr. Zhang’s Beijing Guoli Changsheng Film and Television Culture Communication Company, the next thing will be much easier to handle.

In the end, Yang Fan signed a film purchase contract for "Soldier Assault" with Zhou Tongmei, director of the TV Drama Center of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Television, on behalf of Sun Yi Studio and Guoli Changsheng Film and Television Company.

The two parties sign a gambling contract.

Perhaps because of the involvement of Zhang Guoli's company, or perhaps because Jiangzhe TV Station, as one of China's oldest TV stations, needs to pay attention to some face and influence, Zhou Tongmei declined Yang Fan's free offer.

The first-round broadcast rights of "Soldier Assault" were purchased at a symbolic base price of 1 yuan per episode.

The two parties agreed to make a ladder bet based on the average ratings of the show after it was broadcast.

Based on the average viewing rating of 1%, if it does not exceed 1%, the price will not change.

If the average ratings exceed 1%, Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV stations will need to increase the price of a single episode of "Soldier Assault" by 10 yuan for every whole percentage point, with a cap of 100 million yuan.

In addition, Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV stations have priority in purchasing the second round of broadcast rights at the same price.

Hearing that the entire contract was signed, Sun Yi chose a barbecue restaurant that was just becoming popular that night and invited Kang Honglei to join Yang Fan.

Although he had rested all afternoon, Yang Fan, who had been running around for nearly a month, still couldn't hide the look of dust on his body.

During the meal, Sun Yi ordered various barbecues and dishes. The three simply ordered a few bottles of beer and started chatting.

"Brother Fan, thank you for your hard work. I'd like to give you a toast."

"Xiao Yang, come on, I'm tired."

Sun Yi and Kang Honglei raised their glasses to Yang Fan, thanking him for his hard work this month.

Yang Fan also raised his glass, drank it all in one gulp, then waved his hand, shook his head and said:
"This is nothing. I used to run like this under Lao Zhang. However, this time is different. This is our own project. The feeling in my heart is different. I am full of passion every day. "

Speaking of this, Yang Fan's slightly tired face showed excitement.

To put it bluntly, the most exciting thing is one’s own family’s career.

Yang Fan didn't feel resentful because his investment amount in "Soldier Assault" was very low. After all, it wasn't Sun Yi who didn't give him the money in the first place. It was because he had wasted so little money over the years and he was a good-looking person. I refused to borrow it, so I only invested 50.

"Did Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV stations say when it will be broadcast?"

Kang Honglei is still concerned about the specific broadcast time. Firstly, he has an explanation to Bayi Factory, and secondly, he is also a little anxious.

"Soldier Assault" was the culmination of his hard work for nearly two years, and for the first time, he chose to accompany two young men, Sun Yi and Yang Fan, on their crazy gamble. It would be weird if he didn't pay attention to it.

"The final date has not yet been set. Sister Zhou told me, oh, Zhou Tongmei, the director of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Taiwan Film Acquisition. She told me that she will try her best to coordinate, and it will probably be around September or October, which is already the fastest. Summer golden time Well, our drama is not up to par."

Sun Yi nodded to express his understanding.

Being able to be broadcast on Star TV is a big victory.

In fact, Huayi can also do it, but they are eager to recover the cost. Although it is a fire sale, their first round of selling price was still determined to be 10 yuan per episode.This price still carries certain risks for Shangxing TV Station to follow formal procedures for buying and selling.

Therefore, they didn't sell it. They didn't have the courage to bet like Sun Yi directly without paying for it.

"Do we have any funds left for this drama? Can we still do some simple promotion?"

"There's basically nothing left. It's all used for public relations. Otherwise, do you think that I can do well just by selling my face? I have to have a stepping stone." Kang Honglei was a little concerned about gain and loss, and asked about publicity.

Sun Yi quickly comforted him.

"Director Kang, don't worry, I believe the quality of our drama will be fine."

"Yeah, me too, I'm a little anxious."

Kang Honglei calmed down and realized that he was concerned but confused. He raised his head and drank a glass of wine without saying anything else.

Sun Yi knew that he was under pressure at the moment. In fact, he felt it in his heart as well. He had spent most of the money he had earned in the past year on this drama.

If something goes wrong, I'll have Barbie Q myself.

While he was struggling, Yang Fan told Sun Yi about the studio.

"By the way, Xiaoyi, your studio needs to recruit people."

"what happened?"

Sun Yi was a little confused.

"This first TV series will be aired soon. If it becomes popular, all kinds of publicity, interviews, contacts and communication are a big matter. You expect me to help you handle it all by myself. The landlord's family is not like this. Use a long-term worker."

Yang Fan also made a joke.

However, it does make sense. Now, in Sun Yi's studio, Wang Jingtian is helping to take charge of the music aspect. In terms of film and television, there is currently only copyright management, but the movie "Those Years" and the TV series "Soldier Assault" will be released soon. As As one of the investors and copyright holders, his studio business will definitely increase in vain, and he really can no longer take advantage of these two brothers.

"Yeah, I understand, Brother Fan. Money has been tight lately, right? When our drama becomes a hit, and if we make a lot of money, we might be able to transfer to another company right away."

"Hey, okay, then I'll wait. Don't forget to count me in when the time comes."

Yang Fan laughed heartily after hearing this and walked down the slope.

"It's easy to say, which one of us brothers will follow the other?"

The two people's jokes heated up the atmosphere, and Kang Honglei on the side also relaxed his brows.

The three of them ate and chatted until after 9 o'clock, and then went home to rest.

Sun Yi returned home and lay on the bed. He had something on his mind and was not sleepy.

"Soldier Assault" is just waiting to be broadcast. It is useless to think about it. There is only so much he can do now, and the rest is up to God.

He was thinking about the short film that Director Tian Zhuang told him.

In this era, the entire Chinese entertainment industry is very keen on awards. Of course, the prerequisite is to have valuable international awards.

Therefore, the top positions in the current film and television industry will always be the group of people with international awards.

Think about Director Chen, a golden leaf made him wander for many years, and he was still wandering until Sun Yi was reborn.

Why is Emperor Gong called Emperor, and why does the International Chapter have the prefix "International"? They are all obtained from various awards. There are no honorable men under the great reputation.

So Sun Yi also wanted to seize this opportunity.

But the choice of subject matter troubled him a little.

Because he was participating in the Beijing Film Festival, and after winning, he would have the opportunity to go abroad to participate in the awards. He must not engage in self-vilification or satirize social reality, including themes such as class antagonism.

Western judges like these themes, but as a newcomer, he had to be killed in his first step in the country.

Another thing is that he really doesn't want to lick those foreign judges in this way.

Other themes are about bisexuality, forbidden love, perverted sadomasochism, peer love, etc.

Sun Yi himself really couldn't accept this kind of subject matter and couldn't bear it.

Moreover, the duration of short films is limited, and it is difficult to show the plot of the entire story when shooting these types of subjects, which is a bit thankless.

The remaining themes can only expose human nature, such as good and evil, public and private, greed, hypocrisy, etc.

Sun Yi could barely accept this kind of subject matter.

I thought about this type of subject, but for a long time I had no idea.

I really haven’t watched many of his short films, and I really can’t remember them for a while.

"Ding dong. Ding dong ding ding dong dong."

Let me go, the naughty kid upstairs here plays the piano at 10 o'clock in the evening. It's really annoying.

The sound of the piano just interrupted Sun Yi's thoughts.

Sun Yi sat up from the bed a little irritably. Sun Yi tilted his head and looked at the moonlight outside the window and sighed helplessly.

Sigh. Wait, piano.

"The Tuner."

Sun Yi slapped his thigh excitedly.

"The Tuner" is a suspenseful short film that lasts only ten minutes.

It tells the story of a male protagonist who failed in a major piano competition and became obsessed with playing the role of a blind tuner due to his character flaws, eventually driving himself to a dead end step by step.

The film is cleverly conceived and full of tension, expressing profound themes in the shortest possible time, vividly displaying the cowardice, hypocrisy, arrogance, greed, etc. in human nature.

It makes people have to think about how to make a choice when facing their own dilemma in life?Is it to escape or to be true to yourself?

Sun Yi made some plans in his mind.

The subject matter is okay, the duration is okay, the scenes in the film are not complicated, there are not many main actors, and the budget is within his budget.

Just take this photo.

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