Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 13 Planning a New Movie
Things about "Mansion Gate" are basically finalized.

After arranging for a producer to be stationed here, Gu Ming focused on his new movie "Burning".

The script and storyboards are ready, handed in, and awaiting review.

As a result, before the script had been reviewed, "Mansion Gate" was started filming first.

Anyway, it was idle time. Taking advantage of the fact that there was no class, Gu Ming came to the opening ceremony of the mansion gate.

"Hello, Teacher Chen Baoguo."

"Don't dare, don't dare, I can't be a teacher. If you don't mind, just call me Lao Chen."

"Teacher Siqin Gaowa." I have to say that this kind of person is dedicated. When I saw him again, he lost a lot of weight. Guo Baochang was already satisfied with her playing the second wife.

"Aunt Wenli, Uncle Gu."

Gu Ming also met Jiang Wenli, who was to play Bai Yuting in The Manor, and her husband, Gu Changwei, a well-known domestic photographer who had shot "Red Sorghum", "Farewell My Concubine" and "Sunny Day".

As for why we just call them uncle and aunt.

It's simple. Gu Changwei is also from Chang'an.

After graduating from college, he worked as a photography assistant at Xiying Film Studio for a long time.

I had met him a few times when I was a kid.

In addition, they have the same surname, so it doesn't mean anything to call them Uncle Sheng.

"Xiao Ming, you are a promising kid!"

Gu Changwei smiled, his eyes drooping just like Jia Zhangke's eyebrows, looking kind-hearted and honest.

"The next work is already on the schedule, right? When are you going to shoot it?"

"We still need a very good photographer."

"Uncle Gu, actually I am here to see you this time."

"Can you please be the cinematographer for my new movie?"

Gu Ming climbed directly up the pole.

"Burning" was the work of South Korean director Lee Chang-dong in its previous life. It tells a somewhat nihilistic and hazy story, and the final ending is also open-ended.

But Li Cangdong himself is a very realistic person when shooting.

This led to the fact that when Gu Ming watched that movie in his previous life, he always felt that the overall feel of the story and the language of the shots did not match.

Since I want to take pictures, I can also afford to pay millions for the time being.

Gu Ming wanted to take a gamble and make this film a bit hazy.

That kind of "It's a Sunny Day" feeling, it's better to add less Sunglasses King tone.

This requires a more powerful photographer.

The senior I worked with in "17 Years Old Cycling" must be in trouble.

Since I met Gu Changwei today, I'll try to invite him. It doesn't cost any money.

"Oh?"

"Invite me to take photos?"

Gu Changwei obviously did not expect that Gu Ming would make such a request.

He was stunned for a moment.

But he didn't refuse, "I'll take a look at the script and if it's suitable, I'll shoot it. It just so happens that I don't have much to do during this time."

He was a little worried that Gu Ming was just a flash in the pan.

Or maybe you make an award-winning film but then it drifts away, you don't listen to any opinions, and you end up with a film that is completely substandard.

However, he still tends to cooperate, both inside and outside his words.

Mainly considering Gu Ming's identity.

Gu Ming is now not just a movie director, but a company owner with a small capital.

It would be no exaggeration to say that he, Gu Changwei, was almost at the top of his profession as a photographer. Of course, he was not willing to be a photographer all his life and wanted to upgrade to a director.

If you want to direct a movie by then, you might be able to find Gu Mingla for investment.

It’s easier than finding a state-owned studio, right?
"I have a copy of the script in my car, so let's talk about it?"

"Let's go." Gu Changwei smiled and walked to the side with Gu Ming, holding the script and reading it from beginning to end.

After reading it, his expression changed.

He took a deep breath and smiled.

"This story is good, it has great staying power!"

“At first glance, I didn’t think it was that great, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt an indescribable feeling.”

"Then Uncle Gu, are you willing to be the photographer of this drama?"

"No problem, contact me when the crew starts to be established." Gu Changwei smiled and extended his hand.

"Happy cooperation!"

Two people with the same surname Gu and from Chang'an held hands together.

……

half a month later.

The script finally passed review.Gu Ming immediately went to Dean Hou Kening with the script of "Burning".

In the film and television industry, eating alone will not last long.

Nortel's influence in the film and television industry is obvious to all.

It is difficult to say that "17-Year-Old Bicycle" did not pass the review without being a Nortel student and having the connections of Dean Hou Keming.

Since it is easy to use, I will definitely use it this time.

Don't let the review hold you back for months or years, that's better than anything else.

"Yo!"

Hou Kenming, who was working, looked up and saw Gu Ming coming, and almost burst into laughter.

"Classmate Gu is here, is there a new script?"

"Tell me how much investment is needed. Our Qingying Studio starts with 100 million, and there is no upper limit."

"You're so heroic without even reading the script?"

Gu Ming smiled and handed over the script.

"It is expected to require an investment of 400 million yuan. You invest 60 yuan? Accounting for 15.00%."

"No problem. Everyone else in the factory said that next time there is a movie of yours, I must vote for it."

Hou Kenming agreed without even thinking about it.

Wait until you finish reading the script.

After a few more phone calls, the investment contract was basically finalized.

That night, Gu Ming made a phone call and revealed to his father the news that he was going to start making a new movie.

The next day, Xiying Studio got the news and sent Brother Yang, who went to Berlin with Gu Ming last time.

I asked Gu Ming for a copy of the script.

An investment of 40 yuan was finalized within a week, accounting for [-]% of the share.

……

"These are the people who heard that you were going to make a new movie, Director Gu, and called to say they wanted to invest."

Daystar Film and Television Production Company.

Li Xiaoping handed a list to Gu Ming.

"Two of them are highlighted with red pen."

"These two companies are quite special."

"This guy named Huayi Brothers expressed his willingness to invest at a premium. The specific amount will be discussed in person."

"No, tell them our quota is full."

Gu Ming rejected the name when he heard it.

The reason is also very simple.

Huayi is not yet the number one film and television company in later generations.

With their current strength, they are not worthy of giving up their share.

It’s only 400 million, and you don’t lack that much money?

If other parties can't help the film, why should they join?
Do you want to eat dry rice?

"This is the Korean director of Beijing Film Studio. He called you and asked for help. He didn't say anything, but I guess he wanted to invest in your new film."

"Han Sanpin?" Gu Ming asked.

"You know."

"Can you agree to this and let me go and talk about it?"

This is not the same concept as Huayi.

Within a year, the other party was China Film Group’s de facto talking point.

Which film is not allowed to be released in cooperation with China Film?
Now that you know it, you must pay it in advance.

That night, Gu Ming had a meal with Han Sanpin, the future star of China Entertainment.

By the way, the investment from Beijing Film Studio was finalized.

80, accounting for 20.00%.

It is estimated that the investment of 400 million yuan will be 180 million yuan, and 40.00% will be given out.

The director's fee of 20 yuan was converted into Venus' investment.

In other words, I contributed 200 million, accounting for 50.00% of the share.

Not much.

Which film in the future does not have more than ten or twenty producers, and it has to attract investment from theaters and distributors.

You still want to account for more than half of the investment, just think about it in your dreams, unless others are not optimistic about the film.

Otherwise, just wait to be sniped.

(End of this chapter)