Director’s Legend

"Buy it, how much does Yu think "Buried Alive" is worth?"

Yu Dong tapped his finger on the desktop and smiled: "To release such a low-profile niche movie, it takes a lot of risk, so it can be regarded as an encouragement to newcomers. It costs 700,000 yuan to buy out "Buried Alive". All copyrights of ."

"the price is too low."

Shao Shuaijun frowned, and his tone was a little rushing: "Zong Yu, I don't think there is any need to talk about this price. You don't respect me at all, and you don't respect my movies."

"Young man, don't think about making it to the sky in one step. I have been studying movies for years. The potential of "Buried Alive" is worth this price at most. Seven hundred thousand is a lot. In this film, the cost can exceed ten. Ten thousand yuan is worth the sky, seven times the income, you should be content."

"Haha, Mr. Yu, I think I should say goodbye."

Seven hundred thousand, if it is only worth seven hundred thousand, why should Shao Shuaijun make this movie? There are not a few low-cost movies that have a big box office. I chose "Buried Alive" because it is simple enough and the income is good. Now Yu Dong's 700,000 yuan is simply bullying.

"You have to think about it clearly. State-owned film companies have a fixed distribution relationship. A small movie with no clear market prospects will never be seen by state-owned units. The distribution rights for domestic films are limited to seven private films. The company took it down, and the only one who really started to issue was Poly Bona. It’s not that easy to get out of this door and then want to walk in again."

Shao Shuaijun left in stride without looking back.

If it is a newcomer, Yu Dong's words are quite lethal. In June last year, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television issued seven domestic distribution licenses to private enterprises, including Bona, New Picture, Palme d'Or, Yamato, Eying, Alliance Entertainment, and Huayi Audiovisual. Except for these seven companies, they can only issue rights as agents, but cannot issue independently.

But Shao Shuaijun has been immersed in this industry for nearly ten years. He is very clear about the corners. There are policies and countermeasures, and he can still distribute without the qualifications. As long as the relationship is linked to the state-owned film distribution company. This is how Chen Hui of Fujian Hengye did it, and he did it before the new picture.

Despising Yu Dong, Shao Shuaijun went straight to Huayi Brothers.

Huayi is very close to Bona, both in Chaoyang. At present, Huayi is mainly engaged in film and television investment and brokerage business. It has also distributed several movies before. For example, last year's "Mobile" set a box office miracle of 53 million yuan. "Heroes of Heaven and Earth" is also the annual box office runner-up. Shao Shuaijun also knows that "A World Without Thieves", which will be released this year, is another box office miracle and a huge profit.

The two heads, Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei, who did not see the Huayi Brothers, received Shao Shuaijun, a small middle-aged man named Zhao Cheng, who was responsible for film distribution.

After watching the movie, Zhao Cheng did not directly agree to Shao Shuaijun whether to buy it. Instead, he made a phone call and said, “It’s like this. I personally think your movie is pretty good, but it needs the boss’s review here. The boss is on a business trip in Hengdian, and may have to wait until the day after tomorrow. You go back first, and when the boss comes back, I will notify you, okay?"

After leaving Huayi Brothers, Shao Shuaijun had nowhere to go, so he stayed in a small hotel in the suburbs. I took out the paper and pen in the bag and started to think about my next movie. Still focusing on small costs, but this time the main focus is on domestically produced movies.

Shao Shuaijun's ideal price for "Buried Alive" is 3 million to 5 million. With these as investment, there are not many movies that can be shot. Only "Night Club" and "Crazy Stone" are the most suitable. Of course, Shao Shuaijun also knows a lot of future low-cost and high-box office movies, but they are not suitable for China and rely heavily on propaganda methods. It is precisely in propaganda methods that Shao Shuaijun is very bad at.

"The reputation of "Night Shop" is not very good, so choose "Crazy Stone"."

After making up his mind, Shao Shuaijun began to write the script. Two days later, the script was half completed, and Huayi Brothers called.

This time I met Shao Shuaijun with Wang Zhonglei, the younger brother of the second king, Wang Zhonglei, who is thirty-four years old this year, looks quite handsome and graceful. Wang Zhonglei speaks very friendly, and there is no feeling of domineering. After watching the movie, Wang Zhonglei clapped his hands and said directly: "The movie is very good. We will release this movie by Huayi Club. Shao Shuaijun, I call you Xiao Shao, you Make a price."

"Buyout, 5 million." Shao Shuaijun directly said the ideal price in his heart.

I thought Wang Zhonglei would bargain, but who knew he just pondered for a little while and laughed: "5 million to buy out all the copyright of "Buried Alive", I can agree. However, compared to the movie "Buried Alive", I am more optimistic. Xiao Shao, how are you, do you want to come to Huayi Brothers?"

"What does Mr. Wang mean?"

"I'm very optimistic about Xiao Shao's director ability and acting ability. I want to sign a contract with you to become an artist under Huayi Brothers. We Huayi Brothers have been preparing to enter the film market recently, but there is only one director Feng Xiaogang, which is obviously not enough. You Talented, capable of directing and acting, and a good image, we will definitely be able to praise you. What, come or not?"

Sign me?

Shao Shuaijun was confused for a while, feeling that Wang Zhonglei's thinking was really too active, and his eyes were sharp. Although "Buried Alive" is a small production, it can better show one's director ability and acting skills. Bona is also an agent business, but Yu Dong has not discovered the potential of Shao Shuaijun, which is not comparable to Wang Zhonglei.

If it were a past life, Shao Shuaijun would be excited and unable to sleep if he had this opportunity, but now, he just wants to concentrate on being a director and enjoy life instead of being enjoyed by life.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Wang, I'm used to being free and I haven't thought about being an actor. I just want to concentrate on making movies that I like. I'm sorry."

"Xiao Shao doesn't want to be a star?"

"I don't like flash very much, just be a director."

Wang Zhonglei thought for a while: "After signing a contract with Huayi Brothers, we can continue to direct. Our company invests in shooting a lot of movies every year, and the distribution channels are smooth, and the choice of its artists is also convenient. In China, the risk of independent production of a movie It’s huge, and a person’s energy is limited, and everything needs to be managed manually. What do you think?"

"but……"

Shao Shuaijun is a little embarrassed. There are many benefits of relying on large companies, but there are more constraints. Shao Shuaijun knew that his temper was not smooth and his temper was not good, and he was afraid that his previous life would repeat the same mistakes.

"Just mention any concerns. As long as you come and can be resolved, I will help resolve them."

Wang Zhonglei is very enthusiastic. It can be said that he is thirsty for talents. Shao Shuaijun can't help but feel emotional. It is no wonder that the Huayi brothers of later generations have grown bigger and bigger, and have survived several crises and have become the ranks of film giants. With such leadership, it is difficult for a company to grow.

Sighed.

"I'll be straightforward. The reason why I don't want to sign a contract is because I'm afraid of the company's constraints. I'm not sure about the handling of interpersonal relationships. I make movies independently, from shooting direction to casting and selecting the scene. , This is the state I want."

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