director of the millennium

Chapter 12 The Grand Master Han
Teacher Xie moves quickly.

Three days later, Wu Yuan, who was waiting for news at home, received a call from Teacher Xie.

The Youth Film Studio can give Wu Yuan 5 yuan. Although it is not much, it is already the limit.

Qingying Film was established as a school. It cooperates with the teaching plans of each department and provides a place for all teachers in the school to practice creative work. It is incomparable with national-oriented studios such as Beijing Film and Western Film and Television, and has limited funds.

On the other hand, China Film has better news.

After reading the script, Han Sanping, vice chairman of China Film Group and actually responsible for promoting the marketization of mainland films, wanted to meet Wu Yuan and discuss the film with him in person.

Wu Yuan, who got the news, immediately got on his bicycle and rushed to the building of China Film Group.

China Film Group is not busy these days, and there are not many employees.

Through the phone call, Wu Yuan easily connected with Director Han's secretary. Under the guidance of the secretary, he went to the vice chairman's office on the top floor.

"Dong dong."

"Enter."

Wu Yuan walked into the office with his head held high.

His current character set is a young man with a dream of filming. Regardless of whether the film is good or not, he must show a confident attitude and feel high-spirited.

If you are submissive, how can you make a good impression on Mr. Han?

It's a pity that his performance completely hit the empty space.

Han Sanping didn't even look at Wu Yuan, but lowered his head and was busy signing some documents.

After signing several documents in a row, Han Sanping raised his head and looked at Wu Yuan standing in front of him.

The first impression was not bad. This young man was handsome, with a bright smile on his face, and he didn't have any arrogance. He looked very comfortable.

Wu Yuan's first impression of Mr. Han was also very good.

The future helm of Huaxia Film does not have the aura of a high-ranking person, and his appearance is not that fierce type.

Han Sanye, who is nearly 50 years old, has a naive and kind appearance, especially when he smiles, which reminds Wu Yuan of Doraemon.

"Come here?"

"Classmate Wu Yuan, right?"

Mr. Han stood up with a smile, stretched out his short hand to guide Wu Yuan to the sofa area next to him, and said kindly: "I read your script, it's very good."

"No one in China has ever made a film like this."

"Eight people, one house, one magical night."

"From the beginning of the script, there are foreshadowing everywhere. Every interaction between characters, contradictions between dialogues, and subtle changes in props have foreshadowing and deep meaning."

“It’s brain-burning and fun.”

"It's a bit like the Blizzard Villa model, but it also introduces new elements of parallel time and space."

"It's because you young people are flexible enough to come up with such an exquisite and interesting book."

Wu Yuan was so complimented by Mr. Han that he was at a loss as to what to do. He didn't know how to respond.

Fortunately, Sanye Han asked him to come over, not just to chat with him about the script.

"I heard from you, Professor Xie, that your budget for this book is 30 yuan?" Sanye Han asked with a smile.

Before Wu Yuan could answer, he waved his hand and said affirmatively: "30 is not enough. The script is so complicated, and the actors must be a lot of NG. If you want to make a good film, you have to spend more than 30 for the film alone."

"I think the budget should be 50."

"I asked someone to check your financial situation, and you don't have 30 at hand now."

Third Master Han looked at Wu Yuan meaningfully, and said with a half-smile, "You plan to sell the courtyard house left by your grandfather to raise money for filming, right?"

"You should keep this yard well, it will become your most precious wealth in the future."

"As for this movie, 50 yuan is still available to us in China Film."

"The film is under the name of Beijing Film Studio, and the distribution is handed over to China Film Group. As the director and screenwriter, you get 20% of the profits."

"How about it?"

Wu Yuan remained silent.

This is not a Doraemon, it is simply a thousand-year-old fox.

"This is the first time I hold a camera as a director, aren't you afraid of losing everything?" Wu Yuan asked hesitantly.

"It's okay, China Film can afford it!" Han Sanye waved his hand and said, "Huaxia Film needs to support more young directors!"

"In the next 20 years, Huaxia Film needs more directors who can make commercial films, movies that audiences love, and movies they love to watch!"

"Our film industry aims to be on par with American Hollywood!"

"Only one Feng Xiaogang is not enough!"

Feng Xiaogang was supported by Mr. Han alone.

This year, Feng Xiaogang is already recognized as the king of Lunar New Year stalls, but at first the concept of Lunar New Year stalls did not exist in China.

In 1997, Feng Xiaogang's three works adapted from Wang Shuo's works were killed during the review stage, and all the investment in the early preparations was in vain.

At this desperate time, Feng Xiaogang approached San Ye Han, hoping that he would give him a hand.

The third master was indeed very courageous, and gave Feng Pants 100 million, and then the movie "Party A and Party B" came into being.

And this movie also ushered in the era of Lunar New Year movies in the Mainland, and opened up the first popular movie schedule for the wild era of Mainland movies-Lunar New Year.

Feng Xiaogang also became the first commercial film director in the Mainland!

Now, Sanye Han plans to place another bet on Wu Yuan, betting that he can become an outstanding commercial film director like Feng Xiaogang who can earn box office!

There is no shortage of art films in China these days, and the sixth, fifth, and fourth generation directors above all focus on art films.

Some people also won the Golden Palm, Golden Bear, and Golden Lion.

Yes, we are talking about Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige!
What the mainland film industry currently lacks is directors who can sell blockbuster movies!

However, Wu Yuan did not plan to make a big commercial film in this era when the national screen did not even have 2000 yuan!
However, Sanye Han still had to agree to his request.

These days, China Film has a crush on you, and is rushing to give you money to make a movie. How dare you refuse?
Do you still want to hang out in this circle?

However, Wu Yuan was still very satisfied with the result.

The house does not need to be mortgaged, and I have money to make movies, which is a good thing.

As for the possibility of making less money, that's not a big deal.

At this stage, Wu Yuan values ​​fame more than money.

As long as the first film can become famous, will he still be short of money in the upcoming film marketing?
There are so many opportunities left for him to make a fortune in the next 20 years!
Giving up some profits in the first movie in exchange for Han Sanye's support, this is a great thing that money can't buy!

Wu Yuan quickly agreed to Han Sanye's request, and accepted his 50 with a smile.

Next, Mr. Han will be named as the producer of the movie "The Night the Comet Came", but he will not personally follow the team, and will only send a representative to follow the team throughout the process.

The representative didn't come to give Wu Yuan advice on how to film, but was mainly responsible for auditing the accounts to ensure that the 50 yuan was spent where it should be spent and that it didn't go into the director's pocket.

As for the filming of the film crew, Sanye Han is very arrogant, and he really wants to support the new director and completely delegate the power to Wu Yuan himself.

"It's okay, you can shoot with confidence, even if the movie doesn't go well, it doesn't matter, it's just accumulated experience."

"As a director, it's normal to have losses and profits. Who can guarantee that the first film will make a lot of money?"

"Your script is so good, even if it doesn't work this time, it will work next time!"

"Don't have a psychological burden!"

With Master Han's encouragement echoing in his ears, Wu Yuan walked out of the China Film and Television Building with a smile on his face.

As soon as he stepped out of the gate, he immediately took out his Nokia and made a call.

"Hey, brother Kun, are you free? I have a book I want you to shoot!"

"By the way, do you know any cheap actors with good acting skills? Recommend some!"

(End of this chapter)