I really don't want to be trending with big stars

Chapter 16 All right, I'll figure it out (read more)

When Song Yi heard that Director Li was looking for him because of his script, he immediately became serious.

I just handed it to him yesterday, so I have the answer today?

This is too efficient.

He tentatively asked: "Director Li, have you read my script?"

"Well, I saw it, I watched it last night."

Director Li sighed with a smile: "Xiao Song, I didn't see it. It's impressive that you can write such a good script at such a young age."

"No, I tried to write it down."

Song Yi asked with concern: "I don't know Director Li, do you have a chance to report my script?"

"I've reported it to you. I came to you just to tell you what the company means."

"Ah, so fast?" Song Yi was a little surprised.

He thought Director Li came to him because he wanted to talk to him about some of his personal views.

It turned out that he had already reported it to the company's top management.

When did you report it?
Song Yi thought about it. From the perspective of time, the most likely time is this morning.

Because he went to the manager's office for a long time this morning.

"What do the company's top management mean?" Song Yi asked.

Director Li paused for a moment, and then said: "First of all, the company has approved your script, the story is very good and complete.

But because you are limited by the theme and type you can find, the company is not very optimistic about its market. "

Song Yi felt a little lost after hearing this, but he was not very depressed.

Because he was prepared for such a result. Last time, Director Wan vaccinated him in advance and told him that the company is probably not willing to touch this type of subject matter.

"Okay, I see. Thank you, Director Li, for your recommendation."

Song Yi thanked him with a smile, got up and said, "Director Li, if I have nothing else to do, I'll go out to work first."

Since the company can't go this way, now he has to start thinking of another way and go through other channels.

The book is written, and he will definitely shoot it!

If there are difficulties, then overcome them by yourself.

"Don't worry."

Director Li behind the desk was stunned.

The reason why he deliberately didn't finish the company's decision just now was to see Song Yi's reaction.

But looking at it now, after hearing the company's attitude, Song Yi's expression didn't fluctuate much, and he already had some thoughts in his heart.

I also believe in the words of my old friend, Director Wan.

It is indeed not easy for a young man who has just entered the society to be able to be so flattered and humiliated after hearing such news.

Either you don't care about your own script, if you don't, then you don't, it doesn't matter.

Or he just doesn't care about the company's attitude, whether the company agrees or not, he can handle it by himself.

"???" Song Yi looked at him suspiciously.

Director Li smiled and said, "I haven't finished talking. Although the company doesn't like your type of book, the company is still willing to give it a try and support the creation of newcomers.

For an online video company platform, if it can cultivate a gold medal screenwriter of its own, that is something to be happy about. "

"Director Li, what do you mean?"

"It's like this. After my persuasion, the manager Huang of the company decided to set up a project and shoot your script."

Director Li brought out his "effort" calmly, and then said immediately: "But the company will only pay half of the filming funds, and you need to find investors or sponsors for the rest. "

"." Song Yi.

Director Li explained: "Xiao Song, the company has its difficulties. After all, your type is indeed somewhat different from the current market trend. The company also needs to consider some risks."

"understand."

Song Yi hesitated for a while and asked, "Director Li, how much money would it cost to shoot a script like mine?"

After all, this world is different from the previous life. He is not very clear about the cost of filming and cannot estimate it.

"Probably around 20 million."

Director Li patiently explained to the newcomer Song Yi: "The cost of our film and television drama is roughly divided into three parts, one part is remuneration, one part is props, and the other part is post-production and promotion.

Then the remuneration part accounted for the bulk, it accounted for two-thirds of the filming funds of the entire crew, and the screenwriter accounted for the most important proportion, which could account for half! "

Song Yi was shocked after hearing this!
"Screenwriters account for so much? Don't actors get paid the most?"

In the previous life, you must know that the vast majority of the cost of a drama is basically emptied by the actors' salaries, especially those traffic stars, which are even more expensive!
As for the screenwriter, it may be just a symbolic point, absolutely not comparable to the director and actors!
"No."

Director Li shook his head and said: "In fact, the cost of ordinary actors is not high, unless you are hiring a popular actor, it may be higher, but it will definitely not be higher than the screenwriter and director in the crew.

Let's put it this way, the sum of the remuneration of actors in a play accounts for at most about three-sevenths of the total funds, and most of the money is spent on scripts, post-production, and venue props. "

"." Song Yi.

Director Li's words shocked Song Yi and subverted his cognition a bit.

Through Director Li's words, he came to a conclusion that in this world's film and television industry, the position of screenwriters is very high!

This conclusion made Song Yi's heart beat faster.

In his previous life, he had a screenwriting dream, dreaming of becoming the biggest screenwriter, but the cruel reality made his dream shattered and he had to give up.

But here, this world, is exactly the opposite of the previous life.

For a screenwriter, the soil here is simply heaven, don't be too good!

Director Li looked at Song Yi who was suddenly in a daze, and shouted, "Xiao Song, Xiao Song?"

Song Yi came back to his senses, smiled and said, "Sorry, I was distracted."

"Are you OK?"

"It's okay." Song Yi said awkwardly: "Director Li, continue talking."

"I said that because the script is yours, we can save a lot of expenses on screenwriting, find some second-tier actors, and add half of the company's investment."

Director Li stretched out five fingers, and said, "I figured it out, you only need an investment of 7 million, and you're almost done."

"7 million"

Song Yi was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll figure it out."

"Okay, there is no rush on this matter, take your time."

Regarding the investment, Director Li is not worried at all. He believes that Song Yi can handle it with a mere 7 million.

After all, the car he drives to and from get off work is worth more than 300 million!

Director Li smiled and said, "When the time comes, tell me when you arrive. I'll tell Manager Huang again and ask the company to allocate the remaining funds, and then you can start formal preparations."

"Director, I still want to ask you a question."

"what?"

"That is, when the script is being filmed, when it comes to casting, choosing directors, etc., is it the company's decision, or"

Director Li smiled and said, "You are the screenwriter, so of course you decide! After all, you are the one who knows your story best, and you know best what kind of actor should be chosen for each role.

Of course, if you don't know or are not familiar with the star actors or directors in the circle, we can also recommend them for you. "

"Okay, thank you Director."

Song Yi said: "Whenever you are free, I will treat you to a meal."

"Not urgent."

Director Li gave up: "When you shoot it, it won't be too late for us to have a celebration banquet together."

"Okay, it's a deal."

When Song Yi was about to leave, Director Li suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, next week's new reality show shooting may still require you to keep an eye on it. You should contact Director Wan yourself."

"okay, I get it."

Song Yi thought of Tang Wanqing inexplicably, it seemed that she, the eternal female supporting role, would be on the guest list for the next issue.

When the time comes, she will be surprised when she sees herself.

Director Li thought that Song Yi was a little unwilling, and wanted to rush to deal with his crew.

So he came over, patted Song Yi on the shoulder, and comforted him: "There is no way, you have to work hard, and there are not enough people in the crew. After the next episode is finished, I will replace someone else. Then you can prepare your crew with peace of mind." , where the company can help, it will fully support you."

"Thank you, Director."

Seeing Song Yi's leaving back, Director Li was in a good mood.

Just now he called himself "Director", not "Director Li".

This shows that the relationship between himself and him has been brought closer by what happened just now.

Whether to cultivate a capable producer assistant or a gold medal screenwriter, a fool knows how to choose!
The contribution this has brought to the company is simply one world, one underground, completely incomparable!
Director Li guessed that Manager Huang was willing to accompany him to take some risks. It is estimated that besides Song Yi's somewhat vague background, he also took a fancy to his ability as a screenwriter.

Although the type of the script this time was wrong and a little unpopular, his talent and strength have already been reflected.

Even if the script is not popular this time, what if he writes the right direction next time and the script becomes popular?

Song Yi has the potential to become a gold medal screenwriter in the future.

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