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Chapter 433 Teacher Lin, You Have the Final Say

It’s not that Ding Chunling doesn’t trust Lin Xing, because after working together for so long, she and Sister Dao understand Lin Xing’s temper.

Assertive.

This kind of "independence" is actually a good thing, because Ding Chunling has been an agent for so long, and this is the first time she has met someone like Lin Xing.

At the beginning, Ding Chunling made some suggestions, but later she gave up because Lin Xing proved his vision with one work after another.

Because of this, Ding Chunling had the same idea as Sister Dao. They only needed to focus on doing Lin Xing's tasks other than selecting works.

You know, whether it is the movie "Killing Ading" or "Going to Heaven", Ding Chunling is not very optimistic about it.

But both of these movies have set new records.

As for the TV series selected by Lin Xing, there is no need to mention that each one is creating miracles.

That's exactly why Ding Chunling really doesn't want to interfere with Lin Xing's film selection anymore.

Let’s put it this way, these agents have discussed it privately, that is, who can choose films better than Lin Xing? ?

But right.

Previously, Lin Xing chose "Going to Heaven". Although this is a niche film, at least this film is still in Lin Xing's comfort zone.

You have to know that Ding Chunling thinks "Going to Heaven" is an art film. Lin Xing has already made two art films, so this one is guaranteed to be a box office hit no matter what.

But this time "Death on Earth" is different. It is a science fiction movie, and for so many years, science fiction movies have almost no market in China.

We are talking about domestic science fiction movies here.

If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work.

This doesn't mean that you can change it just because you're not convinced. Putting aside the movie "Morning" that closed the door to science fiction movies, overall, no one is willing to make science fiction movies.

Let’s not talk about anything else. In the past eight years, how many science fiction movies and TV series have been released on the market?
Or are there any movies that everyone gives a thumbs up to? ?
Not really.

In such a situation, Ding Chunling did not stop Lin Xing from making a science fiction movie. She just asked Lin Xing with a little concern whether he really wanted to make this movie.

This is already not easy.

"Let's not talk about whether it's popular or not, Xing, do you really want to shoot it?"

Ding Chunling smiled bitterly and asked, "This challenge is really huge. I'm mainly worried that if we fail..."

Lin Xing shook his head and said, "If you don't look at whether a movie is good or not, but consider whether the movie is a hit or not, then you won't go far. If I had previously taken on a drama based on whether the movie was a hit or not, then I probably wouldn't have been able to act in so many hit dramas..."

Ding Chunling nodded gently: "That's the truth, so I'm just giving you advice. Of course, everything depends on you. If you decide to take this script, then I agree."

"I will definitely take it. I read the original novel of Death on Earth. It has 50 words, which is very rare among online novels. After all, you may not understand online novels. Nowadays, the minimum word count for online novels is 100 million words..."

Lin Xing explained to Ding Chunling: "The author's writing style is very mature, he is definitely not a newcomer, and his writing is very imaginative. There is a sentence in it, 'We will never give up at any time, we can even take the earth to travel around'. It is really as Sun Feng said. This is our unique Chinese narrative style, collectivism, and it is not Hollywood-style heroism..."

When chatting with Sun Feng before, Lin Xing felt that Sun Feng was indeed as he said, he really liked science fiction.

Many times, these can be felt.

For Lin Xing, when he accepts a script, or the role he wants to play, he must consider whether it is suitable for him, whether it is challenging, whether the script is good, whether the main creator is reliable, etc.

Just like what Lin Xing said to Ding Chunling just now, he doesn't use the movie or TV series as a reference to see if it will be a hit or if it will have high ratings.

Because the unpredictability is too high.

You have to know that many times, whether a movie can become a hit is often determined by many factors. Even good movies can flop, or they may not be liked by the audience until several years later.

Therefore, Lin Xing still focuses on the script.

He took some time out these days to finish reading the original novel of "Death on Earth" and also carefully read the script of "Death on Earth".

Obviously, even though "Death on Earth" only has 50 words, this novel is actually quite large. If it were really made into a film, it would probably not just be a simple matter of burning money.

Therefore, Sun Feng planned to shoot the film in three parts, which was also mentioned in the script.

It is precisely because of this that many talents are even more reluctant to invest in Sun Feng's script.

You should know that Sun Feng’s idea is to shoot the first part first, and then shoot the second and third parts after the first part is successful.

But this is also difficult.

Who knows if the first part can be filmed well?
Moreover, Sun Feng was thinking of shooting part of the second and third films first, and then getting the special effects after the first film made money.

The production cost is actually not low.

Who dares to take this risk?

If you say the production cost is 3 or million, people might be able to accept it, but judging from the situation of this script, the starting cost might be as high as million.

What’s more important is that special effects are often expensive, and if you go on shooting, you’re bound to go over budget.

All major film and television investment companies are aware of this, and it is precisely because they understand this that they dare not invest.

Who would dare to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in a director who has only made youth campus movies to make a science fiction film? ?
This is not how stupid people become rich.

Not to mention anything else, even Xin Hui and Liang Yuan are unwilling to invest, let alone others.

What’s more important is that this subject matter really doesn’t give everyone confidence.

Without a market, who would be willing to invest?
Therefore, apart from waiting for Lin Xing, Sun Feng has been running into obstacles everywhere these days, because the film and television companies are really unwilling to invest.

Of course, Sun Feng is still charming, and all the actors who have worked with him are willing to work with him, even for no pay.

But money.

Sun Feng feels that what worries him most right now is money, because this is extremely difficult.

He no longer dares to say that this movie will cost 2 million to produce. All he tells everyone now is that it can be done with 6000 million.

In short, just start filming first. As long as there is a certain amount of production costs, Sun Feng can think of a solution while filming.

But no one is willing to invest even at 6000 million.

Han Lin used his connections to get Sun Feng an investment of 500 million, and then Sun Feng mortgaged his house and used some other connections to get an investment of 2000 million.

But 2500 million is really not enough.

So in Sun Feng's opinion, as long as he can raise another 6000 million, plus his own 2500 million, then 8500 million can still be achieved.

But it’s difficult.

"Lin Xing hasn't replied to you yet?"

Han Lin looked at Sun Feng and asked with some concern.

Sun Feng shook his head slightly: "Not yet. After all, it's only been a few days. If Lin Xing really wants to read the script and the online article, it will take time, right?"

"Okay, but I really don't think Lin Xing would shoot such a science fiction movie, and also give you his own investment?" Han Lin said frankly that he really didn't believe there would be such a stupid actor.

Not to mention other things, Han Lin himself doesn't have much confidence in science fiction.

If it wasn't for Sun Feng, how could Han Lin be willing to attract some investment???

But even so, Han Lin still has no confidence in this science fiction movie, and he now hopes that Sun Feng will give up the idea.

Han Lin even thought: "Why don't we make another low-budget movie, Old Sun? Just get some investment, a comedy? Or a suspense film? Wouldn't any of them be more confident than this science fiction movie?"

"Okay, Lao Han, I know what you mean, but I still want to try again..."

Sun Feng said at this time: "Other movies can be made whenever you want, but science fiction movies are getting harder and harder every year. I am now thinking about making a science fiction movie as soon as possible while there is a slight chance."

To be honest, this has always been Sun Feng’s thought.

He didn't want to say anything else.

He just wanted to make a science fiction movie that could be recognized by the industry and even accepted by the market.

But how difficult is this? ?
It’s not that he doesn’t have the ability, but even if he wants to shoot, not many people are willing to give him the opportunity.

If no one is willing to give me a chance now, how can I have a chance in the future?

“It’s still idealism.”

Han Lin sighed: "Of course, if you are not such a person, I might not be your friend. Okay, let's try harder. Don't put all your hopes on Lin Xing. Let's get some more investment..."

Sun Feng nodded gently: "I know, I have been talking to other people these days. I can only say that it will come slowly. I will improve the script and try my best to make it attractive to investors. I..."

Just when Sun Feng was thinking about what to say, his cell phone suddenly rang.

"Director Sun, hello, I'm Lin Xing, would you be able to talk now?"

Lin Xing asked on the phone.

"Ah, it's convenient, it's convenient, Teacher Lin, you say."

When Sun Feng heard that it was Lin Xing calling, he spoke hurriedly.

Lin Xing smiled and said, "It's like this. I've finished reading the script these few days, and I've also read the original novel, but I don't really understand science fiction that well, so do you have time? Let's chat..."

"I have time, I have time, Teacher Lin, where do you think I should go to meet you? Okay, I'll go to your studio now..."

Sun Feng hung up the phone, and then he said to Han Lin: "Old Han, let's go, come with me to Lin Xing's studio. Lin Xing said he wanted to know about the script..."

Han Lin was a little surprised: "Does Lin Xing really want to jump into this fire pit?"

“How can this be called a fire pit?”

Sun Feng said angrily: "Let me tell you, if this science fiction movie can be successfully filmed, I think it will go down in history."

"Okay, Old Sun, just wait and fool Lin Xing, don't even think about fooling me."

Han Lin waved his hand to interrupt Sun Feng and said, "Let's go first."

An hour later, Lin Xing's studio.

"Hello, Mr. Lin, this is my friend Han Lin, he is also a director..."

After meeting Lin Xing, Sun Feng first introduced Han Lin.

"Director Han, hello, I've heard of you."

Lin Xing smiled at Han Lin and said, "I really like your micro-film 'Murder'. It's full of twists and turns..."

Han Lin was a little flattered and said, "Ah? Teacher Lin, have you also heard of this micro-film?"

"Of course, this micro-film was quite popular at the time. I have always wondered why you didn't make a movie afterwards..."

Lin Xing asked with a smile.

Han Lin said somewhat embarrassedly: "I do want to shoot, but most of the film and television companies don't like the scripts I wrote, and I don't like the scripts that the film and television companies gave me..."

In the next ten minutes or so, Lin Xing did not talk about science fiction movies with Sun Feng, but he started chatting with Han Lin.

It has to be said that Han Lin has a slight social anxiety disorder, but as they talked more, he really felt that Han Lin was interesting.

"Teacher Lin, I really think you shouldn't make this science fiction movie, and don't believe Lao Sun's nonsense..."

As they chatted, Han Lin suddenly got excited and said directly: "I always feel that there is no soil for science fiction movies in China for the time being, and there is no market for science fiction movies, so..."

Sun Feng's face was really dark at this time.

Nima.

Sun Feng really wanted to curse now. He had originally wanted to ask Han Lin to help him persuade Lin Xing, but Han Lin ended up betraying him.

"Old Han, thank you first, but I still like this script very much..."

Lin Xing smiled and asked Sun Feng: "Director Sun, so what do you think is the minimum production cost for the first part of this movie?"

"6000 million is enough, I..."

Just as Sun Feng was about to finish his words, he was interrupted by Lin Xing: "Director Sun, let's be honest. If you try to fool me like this, I really won't talk to you anymore."

"Teacher Lin, I think the investment must be at least 1.5 million. But don't worry, I have already negotiated with most of the actors. They either don't want any pay or want less pay..."

Sun Feng quickly said to Lin Xing: "Most of this is used for production, or special effects. Of course, if you have any opinions, you can also raise them. As long as you are willing to participate and invest, then everything is up to you."

“When can it be turned on at the earliest?”

Lin Xing asked directly.

Sun Feng: “???”

You know, Sun Feng originally thought that Lin Xing would ask him something about the script or even about the role.

Even on the way here, Sun Feng had already thought it through. No matter what, as long as Lin Xing was willing to participate and invest, then Lin Xing would have the final say.

Not only that, Sun Feng was also prepared to put Lin Xing first in terms of any issues.

Who would have thought that after chatting for half an hour, Lin Xing actually asked directly when the filming would start.

"this?"

Sun Feng looked at Lin Xing in disbelief.

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(End of this chapter)