I'm not just a director

Chapter 306 Auction

"Boss, I'm in Beijing. Yes, we watched the TV series directed by Jiang Pei'an and thought it had great potential.

No, no, no, it's not a love drama like a Qiong ballad drama, nor is it a love drama.

In short... I think he is playing something very novel, and Xiao Su, Xiao Wang and Lin Zi who are accompanying him are all very fascinated by it. We want to win this drama.

Isn't this the price I'm applying for from you? This price is beyond my purchasing authority... Do you want to go to a meeting to study it?It will probably be too late by then. I think Xin'an Channel and Mango Channel are planning to compete for this drama.

Okay, okay, thank you for your trust, boss. I will definitely not let you down, so I won't bother you anymore. "

After making the call, Shi Yugang from Lantai let out a heavy breath.

The big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground. The price he reported to the leader was almost the highest he had ever done for a task in the past few years.

No, he quoted a higher price for a TV series last time, but the leader did not allow it at the time, and the TV series ended up in New Ontario.

There are two ways to play the auction TV series, one is famous brand, just like an auction, everyone competes with the brand, and the one with the highest price wins.

There is also a secret auction. Under the premise that the producer gives a minimum price for each episode, the TV stations participating in the auction write down their own prices and stuff them into the box.

The paper for auction has been specially treated, and the paper received by each TV station has a special mark to prevent anyone from showing off and "putting a hat on" other TV stations.

"Star You" used secret filming, so the people in charge of the TV stations who came to purchase it all called their leaders for instructions.

This is a war without gunpowder, and everyone wants to win the broadcast rights of this TV series.

It is worth mentioning that what is being auctioned this time is the first broadcast rights of "Star You", followed by the second and third round screening rights.

After three rounds, it is no longer worth buying. They are all packaged and sold to some third- and fourth-tier TV stations.

For example, municipal TV stations or provincial sub-channels.

These are the TV channels that some people born in the 80s and 90s used to watch with antennas when they were young.

"Director, are we sure we can win the TV series this time?"

The young man next to Shi Yugang suddenly asked.

Shi Yugang shook his head and said:
“Each company has its own trump card, and the price I applied for with the leader is already the highest price we can offer.

Even if you lose in the end, there is nothing you can do. You can't make a fool of yourself, otherwise you will have to compete for the right to broadcast in the second round. "

"The second round? Then the exposure and influence will be much weaker."

The young man was lost.

"Of course I know, but I can't help it. I'm poor, and the second round is okay.

Didn't you see that Mango Channel airs "Huan Zhu Ge Ge" every winter and summer vacation? As long as it is a high-quality TV series, the audience will always buy it. "

Shi Yugang lit a cigarette and said slowly.

The TV drama market is only that big, and there aren’t many high-quality TV dramas these days.

If there is a hit TV series, even if it is broadcast in the second or even third round, the audience will love to watch it.

While the Blue Channel was nervously holding a conference, other channels were also making intensive preparations.

Finally, the afternoon movie viewing started again.

Sure enough, the deputy director of Sichuan Station took people away.

In this regard, everyone did not breathe a sigh of relief. In fact, Sichuan Taiwan did not pose any threat to them.

In recent years, Sichuan and Taiwan's focus has not been on TV dramas, and its development is also the worst among several companies. They are busy making local TV dramas.

In fact, each TV station has its own tendencies. For example, Xin'an Province focuses on TV dramas, while Sichuan TV focuses on storytelling to boost viewership.

Mango Channel focuses on entertainment, while Shanghai TV focuses on news.

Each company has a different focus, which means they cannot spend big money in other areas.

After all, except for those few TV stations with deep pockets, other TV stations are living a tight life.

"Everyone, did you have a good rest at noon? We will watch three more episodes of the TV series today. The dinner is also prepared. I will come to receive you personally. Thank you for your hard work."

Jiang Peian came on stage and said with a smile.

After hearing his words, everyone smiled slightly, this Xinghuo Entertainment is also interesting.

I just finished my meal at noon and haven’t digested it yet, but the dinner is ready again.

But I have to say that they are really considerate, and the food and accommodation standards are prepared in line with the first-tier standards in Beijing.

For these leaders who have participated in the TV drama auction and stayed in hotels and guest houses, they like these private enterprises from the bottom of their hearts.

As for the public ones... they all have standards.

The three episodes of the TV series broadcast in the afternoon still continued the rhythm of the morning plot, which was compact and interesting, and kept suspense from time to time, making people look forward to the follow-up plot.

"This TV series is really amazing."

"Haha, I'm not too interested in young people falling in love, but the suspense is really good and can keep people reading."

"Director Jiang is Director Jiang after all. Not only did he make good movies, but he also made excellent TV series."

Everyone has a high evaluation of the TV series, but the higher the evaluation at this time means the higher the price at the auction later.

The heads of the remaining seven TV stations frowned and looked at each other with wary eyes...

After all three episodes of the TV series are played, it means that this movie watching will be completely over.

Jiang Peian went on stage and invited people from seven TV stations to the dinner.

However, everyone was preoccupied and obviously no one was in the mood to eat at this time.

"Haha, everyone who has come all the way here, please give me a chance to entertain you, please, leaders."

Jiang Peian invited.

"Haha, since Director Jiang has said so, please don't be polite. After you have eaten and drank enough, go back to the hotel for a small meeting. Anyway, I'm going to have a hard time tonight."

Director Liu of Xin'antai joked.

Yep, he said it as if he was determined to win. Jiang Pei'an is from Xin'an Province, but he is not from Xin'an Taiwan.

After hearing Director Liu's words, the heads of several other TV stations couldn't help but complain in their hearts.

However, after what he said, everyone was embarrassed to be coy anymore, and they all got up and followed Jiang Pei'an to the hotel for dinner.

Hotel, banquet hall.

Jiang Peian, Wuershan and the heads of seven TV stations sat at the main table.

As for the young people from each TV station, they set up two separate tables.

Jiang Pei'an didn't talk much at the wine table. Most of the talking was done by the people in charge.

These people are old acquaintances, but now after a few drinks, some things in the circle are constantly being revealed.

“It’s hard to make TV series now. CCTV established a program production center last year.

It is mainly responsible for the production of television programs and the publishing and distribution of audio and video products. Even the Huaxia Radio and Video Publishing House has been integrated into the management of the production center.

Not only is CCTV making big moves, now various provincial TV stations are also seeking cooperation with outside companies to produce TV series.

The market demand is huge, and the quality requirements for TV dramas have also increased. I don’t want to just mess around like before.

The days of producing one or two TV series a year are gone forever. "

Director Ma from Mango Channel said with a smile.

"Director Ma, are you saying this to Director Jiang? I'm not afraid of competition. It was my first time filming a TV series, and I made "Star You", which combines science fiction, love and career. It shows your skill." .

Even if it is left to the outside world to compete with provincial TV stations and CCTV, people are not afraid. "

Director Wang from Modutai said with a smile.

"Haha, that's right. Now the TV series industry, just like the film industry, is constantly being differentiated and standardized.

But our TV series are different from movies. There aren’t that many underground TV series.

You said that after spending so much money to make a TV series that cannot be broadcast, the producer is not allowed to criticize?Hahaha. "

Director Ma said with a smile.

Everyone laughed after hearing Director Ma's words.

Jiang Pei'an couldn't help laughing. TV dramas are indeed more strictly managed than movies.

In fact, today's TV dramas are still very bold.

The later film "In the Name of the People" made the audience call it a big scale, and the producers dared to shoot it.

In fact, the TV series produced by people in this era are much larger than "In the Name of the People".

For example, "Absolute Rights", also written by Mason Zhou, was broadcast last year.

The TV series has only 27 episodes and is based on social life during the reform and opening up period.

Around power, a confrontation and showdown of life and death was staged.

The TV series is very groundbreaking. It not only fights against corruption, but also reveals a more profound truth and connotation, which is closely related to the times.

Moreover, in terms of details and plot, it is very restored to life without falsehood. The exquisite layout and thrilling battles show very complex human nature.

The same is true for "River East", which was broadcast in the first half of this year. It was even more daring than "Absolute Power".

It can be called an epic drama at the beginning of the new century. A kidnapping case is used to uncover the evil forces behind the scenes.

There are big names from the stage to behind the scenes, and many people in the TV series have prototypes, such as the original "Muma Case".

The number of people involved in the case reached more than 100, including many leaders with absolute power.

It is worth mentioning that the director of this drama is Hu Mei, the same female director who made "Yongzheng Dynasty" and "Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty".

If the screenwriter dares to write and the director dares to shoot, the audience will naturally dare to watch it.

The so-called "standardization" of TV dramas is not worth mentioning in this era...

After everyone had eaten and drank, Jiang Peian asked someone to drive them all back to the hotel.

"Thank you, thank you Director Jiang for your warm hospitality. When you return to your hometown, you must come to Badu. I, Old Liu, will entertain you well."

"Director Jiang, I, I drank too much today. Haha, our Magic City TV station is very optimistic about your TV series. We will definitely go all out tomorrow. I hope Director Jiang will give you a chance."

"Everyone, I, um... haha, I feel like vomiting after drinking too much, hahaha. See you all on the 'battlefield' tomorrow, good night."

Several leaders were so drunk that they could not stand firmly and allowed their subordinates to help them get into the car.

Jiang Peian and Wuershan stood on the roadside with smiles and watched the leaders leave.

He lit a cigarette, smiled and asked Wuershan beside him:

"Director Wu, how many of them do you think are drunk today?"

Wuershan also lit a cigarette, held his red glasses frame, and said with a smile:
"Nine people drank twelve kilograms of liquor. It seems that everyone drank a lot..."

Wuershan turned to look at Jiang Peian and continued:

"But I don't think any of them were drunk."

Jiang Peian smiled and tightened his tight jacket with his hands:
"I don't think they are drunk either. These people are all veterans of the wine bar. They only have [-] pounds of liquor and can barely gargle.

These people were invited to the crew to act, and they were all actor-level beings.

Don't look at Director Ma, who was so drunk that his face was red and his neck was thick, but his hands were shaking and his legs were shaking. At first glance, he was just pretending.

However, there are still benefits to drinking when the weather is cold, at least it can keep the cold away and warm you up. "

Wuershan smiled and said:
"Director Jiang, you also drank a lot, but now you act like a fine person, which surprises me."

Jiang Pei'an shook his head and said:
"Didn't you listen to what Director Liu from Xinan TV Station said? He and I are from the same hometown, but he is from Badu and I am from Xinyang City.

There is a saying in our hometown that even a sparrow can drink two taels. "

Wuershan gave a thumbs up and said in admiration:

"Cattle!"

"Director Wu's flattery is also the same as your directing style, very concise."

Jiang Peian replied with a smile, and then suddenly asked:

"Director Wu, how many of these people do you think will be able to sleep tonight if they go back?"

Wuershan said without thinking:
"My answer is the same as before, no one can sleep."

Jiang Pei'an nodded and said:
"Heroes see the same thing."

Jiang Pei'an saw the performance of these people. For them, it helped their TV station buy a high-quality TV series.

Not only does it mean good performance and year-end bonuses, but it also pleases the leader.

At present, various TV stations are working very hard for ratings. They have tried various methods except those that are not allowed to be broadcast on TV.

What about falsifying data, deliberately broadcasting accidents, broadcasting on the sidelines, whatever it takes to attract attention.

They even deliberately created some midnight shows.

Of course, it's not a broadcast without a bottom line. After all, Yang Ma is still watching from above.

"Haha, I'm back. Remember to come early tomorrow."

"Director Jiang, can I take you back?"

"Don't worry, I'm not drunk. Okay, I'd better take you back first. It's not convenient for you to go back at this point."

"Then I'll rub your car, haha."

Jiang Peian waved his hand towards the roadside, and the driver drove over immediately.

……

The next day, Jiang Peian rushed to the company early.

At nine o'clock in the morning, other people rushed to the auction site one after another.

Looking at the listless leaders in the audience, Jiang Peian and Wuershan smiled at each other.

"Good morning, leaders. Did you have a good rest yesterday?"

Everyone in the audience nodded feebly. Jiang Peian did not continue to be polite, but announced with a smile:
"Then we will start an auction for the broadcast rights of "Star You". This auction will be a secret auction.

Each leader writes down his or her preferred price on the quotation sheet in terms of how much each episode costs.

Our staff will use this to collect quotations and announce the owner of the one-round broadcast rights of the TV series "Star You" half an hour later.

There is only one quota in the first round of auction, three in the second round, and five in the third round. The one with the highest bid will get it. Thank you to all the leaders for your support. The auction has officially begun! "

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(End of this chapter)