Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1291 What is the budget?
After shaking hands with Lin Daoqiu, Zhang Guoming quickly sat down.

"To tell the truth, Director Zhang, in fact, I have watched the "Interstellar Blunt" you filmed before."

When Lin Daoqiu mentioned the movie "Interstellar Blunt", Zhang Guoming's face slowly turned red.

He really wanted to make that film well, and Shaw Brothers gave him a lot of support, but unfortunately, the final filming effect failed to meet Zhang Guoming's expectations, and the box office was naturally a mess in the end.

If it weren't for this, Zhang Guoming's path in the film industry would not be so difficult.

"Apart from some things in that movie, the sci-fi elements in it performed well."

Zhang Guoming didn't dare to answer the question, because he didn't think the film "Interstellar Blunt Tire" was well done, but he didn't dare to refute what Lin Daoqiu said, so he could only keep nodding there.

"Over the years, except for the "Godzilla" I made, Xiangjiang really hasn't had a sci-fi movie of its own in the true sense. I want to cultivate talents in this field, and Director Zhang is one of my candidates. "

Lin Daoqiu didn't need to pay attention to the thatched cottage, or move him with emotion and reason.

The most attractive thing about Zhang Guoming to Lin Daoqiu is that he made a sci-fi movie, but his ability is not at the top level.

And what Lin Daoqiu has to do is to train him to become a top sci-fi film director in Xiangjiang, and then slowly spread out in Xiangjiang.

"I'm very grateful to Mr. Lin for looking up to me, but my previous results were not satisfactory. Isn't Mr. Lin afraid that I will ruin your movie by then?"

Although Zhang Guoming wanted this opportunity very much, he was also worried that if he messed up the opportunity given by Lin Daoqiu, Xiangjiang's movie circle might not have his number one figure in the future.

"I believe in Director Zhang's ability, and Wang Jing will act as the screenwriter and producer of this film. If you two cooperate, I believe you can learn from each other's strengths."

Zhang Guoming's worries are actually superfluous. After all, Lin Daoqiu didn't intend to leave the big production with an investment of tens of millions directly to him alone.

Hearing what Lin Daoqiu said, Zhang Guoming felt a little more relaxed. If Lin Daoqiu really threw all this drama on him alone, then Zhang Guoming will be under great pressure. .

"The plot of this movie will be discussed and constructed by you and Wang Jing, but I hope that since it is a sci-fi movie, enough sci-fi elements should be added to the plot, and Magic Studio will help you with special effects."

The reputation of Magic Studio is not only in Hong Kong, but also in Asia and even the world's major film markets.

Being able to get the assistance of Magic Studio has a decisive impact on whether this sci-fi movie can be made well.

Lin Daoqiu didn't stay long, he and Zhang Guoming chatted briefly for a while and then left.

After Lin Daoqiu left, Zhang Guoming breathed a sigh of relief.

"Dude, don't be so nervous, it's definitely a good job to help Mr. Lin film."

Wang Jing has been with Lin Daoqiu for so long, he knows very well how generous Lin Daoqiu is in investing in movies.

"Ah Jing, you are not nervous. You are a popular person around Mr. Lin. I am just a small director. You should tell me on the phone that you are going to meet Mr. Lin today."

Zhang Guoming was still blaming Wang Jing for not telling him in advance that it was Lin Daoqiu who was going to see him. If he knew this was the case, he would have to change into a suit.

"Mr. Lin is completely different from ordinary tycoons. You only need to think about how to make a good movie. As for things other than movies, Mr. Lin doesn't care."

Compared with Wang Jing, Zhang Guoming's knowledge of Lin Daoqiu is only obtained from newspapers and magazines, or from chatting with colleagues in the industry.

Zhang Guoming couldn't believe that a big man like him would ask him to meet him.

"Ah... I forgot to ask Mr. Lin what the budget for this movie is."

Zhang Guoming still doesn't know how much budget the film has. If he doesn't even know what the budget is, then he doesn't know what to do next.

Seeing Zhang Guoming's startled look, Wang Jing thought it was funny.

"The male protagonist of this drama is Xu Guanjie, the female protagonist is Wang Zuxian, and Ti Lung. As for the budget of this drama..."

When Wang Jing said this, she extended two fingers towards Zhang Guoming.

When Zhang Guoming saw that the budget of this movie was as high as 2000 million, his heart began to beat violently again.

Leaving aside the remuneration of the actors, there is at least 1000 million yuan left for this film to be filmed, but if the special effects cost too much, other places may have to be reduced by then.

When Zhang Guoming shared his thoughts with Wang Jing, the other party laughed out loud.

"The budget of this film does not include special effects costs, and Magic Studio will help us do the special effects part for free."

In fact, what Zhang Guoming didn't know was that Wang Jing had the same worries as him before.

But Lin Daoqiu dispelled his worries with one sentence.

According to Lin Daoqiu, it might have been possible five years ago to make a good sci-fi movie with 2000 million Hong Kong dollars, but it is absolutely impossible now.

"But don't get too excited. Mr. Lin is talking about shooting on location. If the desert is real, the ancient tomb can be built on the set of Magic Studio."

It is also impossible for Lin Daoqiu to let them go to the desert to dig out an ancient tomb, but it is necessary to go to the scene to shoot the scene, and the cost of this is actually not much.

"If this is the case, then there is absolutely no problem. The remaining 1000 million yuan is used for filming. I have never made a movie with such ample funds in my life."

Zhang Guoming didn't spend a lot of money for the film "Interstellar Blunt", but he spent a lot of money on special effects.

And that movie was filmed in Xiangjiang throughout the whole process, so it didn't cost much except for the special effects.

Since Lin Daoqiu saved so much budget for them this time, Zhang Guoming knew very well that Lin Daoqiu didn't want them to save money for this movie, but hoped that they would use the saved money for the details of the movie.

"About the script, I'm afraid the two of us have to discuss it carefully. The story probably goes like this..."

Originally, Wang Jing planned to write the script by himself, but Zhang Guoming is also the director of this film, and Lin Daoqiu said that the two of them should learn from each other's directors, so Wang Jing decided to write the script with Zhang Guoming.

Zhang Guoming listened very carefully, after all, this time was an excellent opportunity for him.

As long as he grasps this opportunity, he will no longer be that obscure little director.

(End of this chapter)