Rebirth of the courtyard, the start is 80s

Yongshan Kozo's shout immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Soon, Cao Zhiqiang blinked, and then asked with a smile: "Why, Mr. Yongshan, have you finished reading the script?"

"I've roughly finished reading it." Yongshan Kozo nodded and said, "Although I just finished reading it roughly, but just like this, I know that this script is very good, a rare masterpiece!"

Cao Zhiqiang smiled and said, "So, do you think this script is worth filming?"

"Of course it's worth filming!" Yongshan Kozo said, "It's not just me, even our section chief and even the minister, I believe that as long as they have read this script, they will think it is good and they will agree to start filming this drama."

After a short pause, Yongshan Kozo said: "Although I am only a small character, I also have a certain right to make decisions!
In this way, you wait a moment, I will go to those documents, and I will sign a contract with you, and then immediately prepare for the filming of this drama! "

"Wait, wait!" Nobuo Tomioka couldn't help but said, "Yongshan-san, I have no other intentions, but you are so reckless and want to sign with us, is it really okay? You, you are just a department head, you Do you really have the right to decide?"

Hearing what Tomioka Nobuo said, Cao Zhiqiang also looked at him curiously.

Indeed, generally speaking, it is impossible for a small department head to have the right to make decisions, especially for things like signing scripts and investing in filming,

Because the contracting script of the TV station is very strict, generally speaking, it must be a cadre above the deputy chief level to make a decision. After all, it requires real money.

Not to mention the preparations for filming, which requires a lot of real money and the organization of a lot of manpower and resources.

How can a department head who has only been in the department for less than three years have the power to act arbitrarily?

Although he was questioned, Nagayama Kozo was not upset, but explained with a smile: "Ah, sorry, I got carried away for a while.

In this way, let me give you a brief explanation of the system of our TV drama production center.

Well, since our production center became independent from the TV station, we have actually divided many classes internally, such as one class and two classes, similar to the division of many relatively independent business departments.

For each of our classes, receiving scripts is second, and the key is to see who can attract investment.

In other words, don't look at me as a small department head, but if I can attract investment by myself and invest in the scripts I received, then I can become the person in charge of this project.

This is the so-called result orientation.

In other words, no matter how big or small your position is, as long as you can receive a good script and attract investment at the same time, then you will be in charge of this project.

Well, the reason why I was able to get promoted so quickly was because I had brought in a few investments before and had outstanding performance, so I was promoted so quickly.

As for this drama, I am very optimistic about it, and there are no major ethical issues in terms of content.

As long as I pass the review here, and finally pass the review with the minister, and then I bring in the investment, then I can be in charge of this drama. "

"Can you attract investment?" Nobuo Tomioka was stunned, "Really?"

"Of course it's true." Yongshan Kozan said, "My father is the president of a club, and I can ask him to invest in the filming of this drama. Of course, I have to show it to my mother, as long as my mother is there Agree, father will definitely agree to pay.

And I believe that my mother will definitely like this script and hope to see this drama appear.

At that time, my father will pay for it, and I will be in charge of this project. This drama will definitely be launched as soon as possible! "

Upon hearing what the other party said, Nobuo Tomioka and Cao Zhiqiang looked at each other in blank dismay.

Good guy, this is actually a rich second-generation office worker.

But if you think about it carefully, Japan in the 80s can actually be compared to China in 2023, so it is very reasonable and normal for a rich second generation not to inherit the family business, but to work as a small TV editor without doing business.

No wonder he became the head of the department less than three years after entering here, and the head of the department took him seriously. It turned out that it was really because of his background.

After understanding this, Cao Zhiqiang cleared his throat, and then said to the excited Yongshan Gengsan, "Well, Yongshan-san, do you really want to invest by yourself?"

"Of course!" Yongshan Kozo nodded, "You don't believe me?"

"It's not that I don't believe it." Cao Zhiqiang said, "What I mean is, in fact, my original intention is to invest in this drama with my own money."

"Oh, you invested your own money?" Yongshan Kozo looked at Cao Zhiqiang, "Wait, you look familiar, you seem to be... Ah, I remember, you are Morinaka Qingquan? That famous singer recently?"

Speaking of this, Yongshan Kozo went straight to Cao Zhiqiang, held his hand and said, "Morinaka-san, I am your fan, I like your song very much!"

After forcibly shaking hands, Yongshan Kozo took out a notebook and a pen from his body: "Please, please make sure to sign me, please!"

Speaking of this, Nagayama Kozo bowed almost ninety degrees to Cao Zhiqiang.

This sudden scene made Cao Zhiqiang dumbfounded.

No matter what, Cao Zhiqiang had no choice but to take the notebook and pen, and signed a Japanese name for the other party.

After receiving the signature, Yongshan Kozo put it away happily, and then said to Cao Zhiqiang seriously: "Morinaka-san..."

"You should call me by my real name." Cao Zhiqiang said with a wry smile, "That's a stage name, I'm not used to it yet."

"Ah, yes, Cao Sang." Yong Shangeng nodded and said, "Well, it's no problem if you want to invest by yourself, but filming this kind of TV series has certain risks, so I hope you can let me contribute , and let me be the director of this play, is that okay?"

"You? Be a director?" Cao Zhiqiang was taken aback, "Is it true?"

"Of course it is true!" Nagayama Kozo said, "Although I am young, I already have a lot of experience as a director, and I have also been an assistant director many times, and I have assisted other directors in many TV dramas.

In this way, as long as you agree to let me lead this drama, you can mention any conditions, within the scope of my ability, I will definitely satisfy you! "

Cao Zhiqiang frowned and said, "I see, I..."

"Cao Sang!" Tomioka Nobuo suddenly interrupted Cao Zhiqiang, "Let's talk over here!"

Seeing Nobuo Tomioka's appearance, Cao Zhiqiang smiled at Kozo Nagayama: "Please wait a moment."

"Ah, please do it!" Nagayama Kozo said he didn't mind.

After Cao Zhiqiang and Nobuo Tomioka walked aside, Nobuo Tomioka whispered to him: "Cao Sang, I think this person is a bit frivolous, unreliable, and too young, you can't let him take responsibility What if the filming of this TV series is ruined?"

Cao Zhiqiang blinked: "But he is rich. Didn't he say that he wants to invest by himself? He also asked us to raise conditions casually. Such a fool, no, such a good person is rare."

"That's why it's troublesome." Tomioka Nobuo frowned, "Let's not say whether what he said before is true, even if it is true, he really has money in his family, but having money in his family does not mean he can make TV dramas.

His request was to be the director of the show, and it seemed that he still wanted to be the main director, which was different.

This is your first drama, if it fails, it will be a big blow to your reputation.

Especially if you plan to use this to bind the record and link with the new record, you should be more cautious.

Anyway, you are not short of money, and originally planned to invest by yourself, so why bother to find such an unreliable young man?

In my opinion, it is safer to find an experienced old director to shoot. "

Cao Zhiqiang nodded, feeling that what Tomioka Nobuo said made sense.

Indeed, this is Cao Zhiqiang's first TV series in Japan, and it is of great significance. He can only succeed and not fail.

So the best way is to find a reliable old director. Even if it is not amazing enough, it will definitely be stable.

Anyway, TV dramas are different from movies in that they are mainly screenwriters.

As long as I don't stretch myself, this drama will not be too bad.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhiqiang walked up to Yongshan Kozo, trying to politely reject him.

Who knows, the other party seems to be very good at observing words and expressions, and said first: "Cao Sang, you think I am too young and inexperienced, and you are afraid that I will not be able to do this drama well, so you want to reject me and find someone else, right? ?”

Cao Zhiqiang was taken aback for a moment, then nodded with a slight smile, and simply admitted, "Yes."

Originally, Cao Zhiqiang thought that the other party would be discouraged, but who knew that the other party did not give up after hearing his clear rejection, but instead smiled and said: "Cao Sang, there is nothing wrong with you thinking so. If I were you, I'm afraid I would have thought the same way at the first time." of.

But Cao Sang, I can see that you value this drama very much, and you have a lot of ideas about this drama, so you want to invest yourself, in order to better control the direction of this drama and restore the script to the best of your ability In the content, don't appear too much deviation, right? "

Cao Zhiqiang blinked and nodded with a smile: "That's right, that's it."

Yongshan Kozo smiled: "That is to say, you hope to have more say in the filming of this drama, right?"

"Yes!" Cao Zhiqiang nodded.

"That's it!" Yongshan Kozan smiled, "Cao Sang, if you want to have more say in this drama, then I'm afraid you really have to find me as the lead."

"Why?" Cao Zhiqiang asked.

Yongshan Kozo smiled confidently: "Cao Sang, it's like this. For TV dramas, although the screenwriter is the main one, the screenwriter has more say, but it depends on who the screenwriter is.

If it is a screenwriter signed by us, or a well-known screenwriter, then naturally, all shooting is centered around the screenwriter, and we will shoot as the screenwriter says.

But you are a newcomer, even if you are a very famous singer now, singers and screenwriters are two different industries.

No matter how famous you are in the field of pop songs, you are still a newcomer in the screenwriting industry.

According to our rules, a new screenwriter like you has no right to speak, even if you invest in it yourself, because you have no connections here, and you can't suppress the director here, and the rest of the film crew are all Listen to the director, so it means that you can't hold down the entire film crew.

If you can't suppress the film crew, your opinion will no longer be important, and you will naturally move towards a director-oriented mode.

I am different.

Although I am young, I have had many shooting experiences before. I have worked in various industries of the crew, and I have known many crew members.

In other words, if I were the director, I could pull up a film crew here with my own contacts, which is impossible for you.

At the same time, I guarantee that I will listen to your opinions with an open mind, and I will shoot as you say, and I will take whoever you want to shoot.

In other words, if you find other experienced old directors, they are likely to look down on you and not listen to your opinions.

But if you ask me to shoot, it means that you give me a chance, and I will fully cooperate with you, and do whatever you say.

In other words, only if you let me be the director and let me set up the film crew, can you have the greatest say in this drama. If you find other directors, other directors have fixed film crews, but they may not like to listen to you that's it.

Besides, you and I are both young people, and there will be more common topics among young people, which also means that I can better understand what you mean, and we can cooperate more happily, don't you think? "

After listening to Yongshan Kozo's narration, Cao Zhiqiang immediately frowned.

Indeed, he had a point.

It seems safe to find those veteran directors, but they are old and arrogant, and a newcomer may not be able to hold them down.

If when the time comes, they make a magic change during filming, and the change is too different from what they originally wrote, which will be troublesome.

Kozo Nagayama is different, he is a newcomer, and he has never been the main director, and has never independently produced a TV series, so he especially hopes to have a chance to independently produce a TV series to prove himself.

Of course, this is not the main thing, the main thing is that he can pull up a film crew here for normal shooting.

As long as his basic shooting level is okay, it seems to be the most suitable to cooperate with him.

After all, as he said, by cooperating with him, he can have a greater say. After all, he wants something from himself.

To put it bluntly, if it wasn't for the fact that Section Chief Yamada had to leave temporarily, this opportunity to read the script first would not be his turn at all.

If that's the case, he's probably going to have to continue with his qualifications.

But this time, an accident made him keenly grasp the opportunity, an opportunity to independently produce a TV series!
He himself is a member of the Fuji TV drama production center. Although he has not been here for a long time, he still has some relevant shooting experience.

In addition, his family is rich and his personality is not bad. It is estimated that it will not be a problem to recruit a group of people here to form a film crew.

As long as the film crew can pull up and the funds are in place, there will be no problem in terms of filming.

Of course, before this, the script must be reviewed first, but this is not a problem in itself.

After all, Cao Zhiqiang's script is a typical urban love drama, and it doesn't have too many sensitive plots, so it's not a big problem.

That is to say, if the script is entrusted to him to shoot, he can get the greatest right to speak, so that the show will not be changed by magic, and he can also use this to stand out and really independently produce a series in advance, and it is a hit. drama.

I'm afraid he wanted to do this before, but he has never been able to find a suitable script, and he has never had this opportunity.

But now Cao Zhiqiang presented him with an opportunity, and he thought the script was very good, so naturally he didn't want to give up.

In short, although it takes a little risk to cooperate with Nagayama Kozo, it is actually a mutual achievement plan.

What he needs is an opportunity to independently produce a TV series.

What I need is an obedient director, not a self-righteous one.

After Cao Zhiqiang carefully weighed the risks and benefits involved, he felt that it was indeed better to cooperate with him.

After all, this is a TV show, not a movie.

He has filmed all the movies, not to mention TV series.

Thinking about it this way, it is indeed the best plan to cooperate with this visionary, courageous and equally ambitious young director.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhiqiang looked up at Kozo Nagayama and said, "If this script is handed over to you, you will definitely be able to pass the review, be sure to pull up a film crew, and be sure to broadcast it on Fuji TV. Do you listen to me?"

"I'm sure!" Yongshan Kozo nodded solemnly, "Leave it to me, everything will be fine!
If you don't worry...

How about this, you can first sign a cooperation intention agreement with me for a script, and then with this, I will review it for you in the afternoon, and get the approval and broadcasting permission of Fuji TV.

After you have these, you will formally sign the commissioned production agreement with me.

As soon as the commissioned production agreement is signed, I will immediately organize a film crew to shoot at the fastest speed. What do you think? "(end of this chapter)