Backtracking to the Age of Literature and Art

Chapter 511 Let's play a game

Not long after Jimmy had lunch, he received a call from Rist from France.

Looking at his watch, Jimmy said with a smile: "Rist, it's rare for you to call me at this time, is it because something happened to YU and the others in France?"

Rist is very capable and smooth, but he doesn't like to work overtime.It should be seven or eight o'clock in the evening in Paris by now, and Rist usually does not take the initiative to go to work at this time.

"Don't worry, nothing happened, but YU recommended a writer and asked us to sign a contract with him."

"Oh? Who? A famous writer?" Jimmy asked.

"Actually, this person can't be considered a writer for the time being...his novel hasn't been released yet, so the thing is, YU was signing autographs for readers at the literary festival today, and I happened to meet this..."

Rist briefly reported to Jimmy about Yu Dong's encounter with Mark Levi. Jimmy raised his eyebrows while listening. This incident reminded him of the time when Yu Dong met Rowling in England. The two situations are very similar.

At that time, Rowling's novel had not yet been published, but Yu Dong took a fancy to her work at a glance and asked the company to sign her.Facts have proved that Yu Dong's decision was very correct. In just one year, Rowling became a hot best-selling author, and became famous with a real book.

Under the joint operation of Deep Space and Warner, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" quickly became popular in Europe and the United States, and the sales of this book also came from behind, surpassing "A Song of Ice and Fire". Rowling not only As a result, he won the British National Book Award for Children's Fiction and the Smarty Book Gold Medal Award, and became the second best-selling author under the Deep Space Company.

Because of Rowling's success story, Jimmy also attaches great importance to this matter.

"You haven't seen this man's work, have you?" Jimmy asked.

"Well, because he hasn't finished it yet, but what I heard from YU is that the story is wonderful."

Jimmy nodded: "Okay, keep an eye on this matter. Since YU is optimistic, then this person's work must have merit. After his novel is finished, send it to me as soon as possible. As for the signing, just Let’s sign according to our company’s basic contract, first pull him over, and after his novel is finished, we can change the contract for him according to the situation.”

The basic contract offered by Deep Space Company to writers is very simple, just like what they gave to Bi Feiyu and others before. If the writer’s annual income does not meet the standard, Deep Space Company will not charge any fees.

However, Yu Hua's current contract has become a new contract. The content of the new contract stipulates that Deep Space Company will invest more publicity expenses for the writers every year, and at the same time, it will also collect more from the royalties of the writers.

That's what Rist decided in the first place. The reason why he made this call was entirely because of YU. He thought the same as Jimmy. Since YU is optimistic about this Mark Levi, then Mark Levy must have something special.

As the person in charge of Deep Space's overseas office, Rist even paid more attention to this matter than Jimmy. In the past two years, the development of Deep Space's book sector in France is still good.Because in France, the sales performance of writers like Yu Hua is better than that of other European countries.

But this is not enough. He also hopes that there will be a popular novel writer like Rowling in France. In this case, after working for two years, he may be able to go to the United States to enter the top management, or directly in France. Start a company and let him be alone.

After talking with Jimmy on the phone, Rist did not take a break, but integrated the resource information of the French office to prepare for the work that might be done next.

On the other end, Jimmy's lunch break is over. He originally wanted to call Deep Space China, but because of the jet lag, he gave up.

It wasn't until the morning in China that Jimmy called Yu Yu and asked about the recent situation of several movies.

During this period of time, Jimmy would call Yu Yu every three days at most, keeping abreast of the progress of each plan.

The crew of "Party A and Party B" has been set up, and the film will start in mid-June. Lu Xi has already been in place as the director. In order to ensure the quality and prevent some accidents from happening, Deep Space also found a producer for Lu Xi .

This producer was also recommended by Yu Dong, Huo Jianqi, the art designer of "Half Sea, Half Flame".

……

Huo Jianqi was sitting at the door of the temporary office with a bowl of porridge. As the producer of "Party A and Party B", he studied with the director Lu Xi until midnight last night, and he didn't go home afterwards. I spent a night in the dormitory.

He squinted at Lu Xi who was fiddling with the machine not far away, and couldn't help feeling that the young people nowadays are really amazing.

Lu Xi was only in his twenties, more than a round younger than him, but his thinking in film shooting was already very mature.

In fact, when Deep Space Company invited him to be a producer this time, he was quite surprised.

There are two surprises.

First, do Chinese films need to find a producer?What can a producer do?
The second point, why did you ask him to be the producer?Earlier, he had been an art designer and earned a little fame, but it was nothing.In other words, why did Deep Space Company find a director who only won the Film Golden Rooster Award last year for his first film as a producer?
At that time, he raised these two questions, and Deep Space Company did not explain much, so he showed him the proposal of "Party A and Party B".

After seeing it, Huo Jianqi still decided to give it a try.

After he came, he realized that the producer of "Party A and Party B" was not a decoration at all. Although he was not as powerful as a Hollywood producer, he could at least be on an equal footing with the director.

Although he, the producer, doesn't care about money, director Lu Xi will come to ask him for basically all the preparations for filming and ask him to pay attention.

At first, Huo Jianqi was not used to it. After all, China is a "director-centered system". In a movie shooting, the director has the final say from the beginning to the end. Even if some movies have a producer, it is just a director. decoration.

And he didn't have much experience as a producer, until later he slowly began to adapt to the role of a producer, and used all his contacts and experience to help director Lu Xi pave the way.

These days, he has also figured out some truths. Maybe Deep Space Company hopes to use his own experience and connections to escort Lu Xi, a new director.

But Huo Jianqi is willing to do this. On the one hand, he admires Lu Xi, a young man. On the other hand, he has learned a lot from this production work. Or what you can't learn from your own director.

It has to be said that Deep Space Corporation really spares no effort in cultivating newcomers.

When Huo Jianqi was thinking about things, Lu Xi walked up to him with a notebook in his arms, and said with a smile: "Mr. Huo, when you have time after dinner, I want to confirm the tank with you again."

Huo Jian nodded: "No problem, I will come to you after I clean the dishes in a while."

"No hurry, it's important to eat."

Huo Jian smiled, and quickly picked up a few mouthfuls. When the rice bowl was cleaned, he got up to wash the dishes, but he met He Youkang, the production manager of "Party A and Party B" at the door.

He Youkang is an insider of the Deep Space Company, who was sent to assist him. In fact, his main job is to manage money, and he is also the voice of investors.

"Teacher Huo, what about eating?" He Youkang said with a smile.

"Just finished eating." Huo Jian raised the empty bowl in his hand, "Just going to wash the dishes."

He Youkang grabbed his arm and said, "Don't rush to clean the bowl, I have something to do with you."

Huo Jianqi showed a puzzled expression, "What is it?"

"Good thing, let's talk."

With that said, He Youkang pulled Huo Jianqi into the dormitory next to him. There was no one in the dormitory at the moment, so it was convenient for them to talk.

The two found a bed and sat down. He Youkang gave Huo Jian a cigarette, and then took out a lighter and lit it for him.

Huo Jianqi took a puff comfortably, then looked at He Youkang: "Mr. He, just tell me if you have anything to say, is there any instruction from the company?"

He Youkang smiled and shook his head, "It's a good thing, it has nothing to do with "Party A and Party B". Teacher Huo, do you know why our company asked you to be the producer of "Party A and Party B"?"

Huo Jianqi squinted his eyes. Although he had a guess in his heart, he didn't say it out. Instead, he asked He Youkang, "I really don't understand this, can you tell me?"

"Our boss recommended you."

Huo Jian raised his eyebrows: "Your Jimmy Jim?"

He Youkang shook his head, "It's Boss Yu Dongyu."

Huo Jianqi patted his head. He had heard that Yu Dong was the owner of the Deep Space Company before, but he never took it to heart. When he thought of the owner of the Deep Space Company, Jimmy appeared in his mind.

But Yu Dong recommended him, but no one from the Deep Space Company had told him before.

"Why did Mr. Yu recommend me?"

"Of course it's because I appreciate your work." He Youkang smiled, and then pointed to the direction of the office next to him, "Mr. Huo, what do you think of this young man Lu Xi?"

Huo Jian nodded: "Very good, down-to-earth, thoughtful, and although he hasn't graduated yet, he already has a lot of experience. In addition, he also has a certain level of appreciation in literature and art, which should be related to the school of Jinyi. "

As a comprehensive art school, Jinyi's art department is already quite strong. In the past two years, because Yu Dong and the others have joined, the literature department has also become much stronger.

"But he still has many shortcomings." He Youkang said with emotion.

Huo Jian smiled: "After all, I'm only in my twenties. If I can cover everything, that's okay? When I was his age, I didn't even know what a movie was, and I couldn't even do an art design. I I believe that after your deep space company's vigorous training, his future achievements will definitely not be small. I have to say that your company is very careful in cultivating new talents."

"This is what we should do." He Youkang looked at Huo Jianqi, "However, we don't just cultivate newcomers. Just like asking you to be the producer this time, we are also considering cultivating a new talent for our Chinese film industry." An experienced and talented producer."

Huo Jianqi also looked at He Youkang, and their gazes met through the lingering smoke.

"Mr. He, tell me directly, what is the reason you are looking for me? Could it be to promote the business philosophy and future plans of your deep space company to me?"

"Hey." He Youkang laughed, "I'm sorry for being long-winded. In fact, I'm looking for you this time for another movie. Our company is planning another movie recently and plans to ask you to direct it. I won't hide it from you. The film is adapted from Mr. Peng Jianming's novel "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog", and the script written by the boss himself, although the cost will not be very high, but our company attaches great importance to this plan."

Hearing He Youkang's words, Huo Jianqi was a little surprised. He didn't expect that He Youkang came to him early in the morning and said so much to find him to make a movie.

Here, "Party A and Party B" has not yet started, and they have already started planning the next movie.

Has the film environment in China improved to this point?The drama of a private company is not interrupted.

But when you think about it, people in deep space are rich, and just picking between fingernails is enough to make a movie.Huo Jianqi didn't know the details, but he only heard people say that Deep Space Corporation makes hundreds of millions of dollars.

Huo Jianqi was very excited about the new play, but he didn't agree immediately, but asked first: "Can I read the script?"

"Of course there is no problem. I will send you the script in the afternoon. It will not be too late for you to give me an answer after you have read the script. By the way, there is one more thing I want to tell you in advance. There are two The role may be decided directly on our side."

Huo Jianqi frowned slightly. No matter which director he was, he definitely hoped that the casting of the film could be completely controlled by himself, and he was also very afraid of the situation where the investor directly appointed the actors.

Just be afraid, deep space company is looking for inappropriate actors in order to train newcomers.

"Let me read the script first, and talk about the rest later, how about it?"

He Youkang nodded and said: "No problem, if you have concerns, you can wait until you see the two actors that our company has decided on before making a decision."

……

When Huo Jianqi was chatting with He Youkang, Yu Hua and the others had just returned to the hotel they stayed at after the evening camping activity. Before that, they did not expect that a camping activity would last until more than two o'clock in the night.

Mark Levy and the person in charge of the literary festival did not lie to them. The camping activities at night were indeed very lively, and many bands would perform live. The literary festival during the day turned into a music festival at night.

After returning to the hotel, Yu Hua didn't feel sleepy yet, so she took out her poker and prepared for a pre-bedtime exercise.

Mo Yan and Su Tong were so sleepy that they went back to their room to sleep. Wang Xiaobo's heart is not very good.

After the three of them left, there were only Hua, Bi Feiyu, and Wang Shuo left in the old company, and there were not enough people.

Yu Hua looked at Yu Dong: "Yu Yuanwai, you have to raise troops for a thousand days and use them for a short period of time. At this time, you have to take the lead."

Before Yu Dong could speak, Bi Feiyu pulled Yu Hua's arm, and then pouted at Mark Li Wei, "Why do you have to look for Yu Dong, isn't there a ready-made card table next to it?"

Yu Hua looked at Mark Levi and raised an eyebrow: "Pony can't either."

"It's okay, you can learn. I think Mark has a strong learning ability."

Yu Dong heard that they were thinking of Mark Levi, and was going to pull him away from the scene, but Bi Feiyu was quicker, and had already grabbed Mark Levi: "Mark, let's play a game together."

(End of this chapter)