Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 460 Shengshi Film and Television Company
The next morning, Zhao Hongjun arrived at Yanjing Television Station on time and met with a deputy director named Zhang. The two parties signed a contract in a spirit of friendly cooperation.

Party A, Shengshi Film and Television Company, as the producer, invested RMB 100 million to 120 million to shoot the TV series "Desire" (Since Shengshi Film and Television Company has not yet been established, Shengshi Book Publishing Company shall bear all rights and obligations (the same below)
Party B, Yanjing Television Drama Art Center, as the producer, is responsible for the entire process of filming and production, and shall provide relevant production progress reports and financial statements as required by Party A and communicate with Party A in a timely manner.

Yanjing Television will be the third party to purchase TV series on a priority basis at a price of 1.2 yuan per episode.

The copyright of the TV series belongs to Party A.

The contract is very long and detailed.

There is one special rule: the director and main actors of the crew shall be determined by consultation between Party A and Party B.

Zheng Xiaolong originally thought that this was just written for fun. Shengshi Books only sells books. Who in the company knows anything about making a TV show?

Isn't it the Yanjing Television Drama Art Center that has the final say on the director and main actors?

But what he never expected was that before both parties had officially signed the contract, Zhao Hongjun took the initiative to discuss the selection of the director and the main actors.

Are you serious?

Zheng Xiaolong looked at Zhao Hongjun in surprise.

Zhao Hongjun didn't say much. He took out a piece of paper from his briefcase and handed it to the other party: "This is the director and main actor candidates proposed by our company. Take a look."

Zheng Xiaolong took it and took a look.

Director: Lu Xiaowei or Zhao Baogang.

Hey, hey.
I thought of going together.

Both of them are excellent directors of Yanjing TV. When Zheng Xiaolong received the script, he thought that they were the only two suitable directors.

Actor who plays Song Dacheng: Li Xuejian?
"Li Xuejian is an excellent actor who has acted in many films and plays. In 1985, he starred in "General Steel File", which won the "Government Award" for Outstanding Film, which shows that his acting skills are very good."

Zhao Hongjun held a teacup, crossed his legs and talked freely.

Zheng Xiaolong nodded after hearing this.

He naturally knew the actor Li Xuejian, but whether the other party was willing to act was another matter.

"Who is Zhang Kaili?" Zheng Xiaolong asked, pointing at the actress who played Liu Huifang.

"She played in 'Eight Women Jumping into the River'. Have you heard of her?" Zhao Hongjun replied.

"Eight Women Jumping into the River?"

Zheng Xiaolong had heard of this movie but had not seen it, so he asked, "Is this the only movie you've acted in?"

"It seems to be"

What the hell!

A total newcomer.

"Who is Sun Song? What TV dramas and movies has he acted in?" Zheng Xiaolong asked, pointing at the actor who played Wang Husheng.

Zhao Hongjun scratched his slicked-back hair out of habit, looking a little embarrassed.

"It seems he hasn't played any roles yet. He graduated from Beijing Film Academy and now seems to be working at Yanjing Film Studio."

Zheng Xiaolong was speechless after hearing this.

After a while, he spoke: "Mr. Zhao, tell me the truth, are these Zhang Kaili and Sun Song your friends or relatives?"

"No, I haven't even seen him." Zhao Hongjun flatly denied.

absurd!

Zheng Xiaolong got angry when he heard this.

If you say that these two are related to you or something, at least it makes sense.

You actually said you don’t know him at all!
"Then why did you recommend them? Do you think they are fun?!" Zheng Xiaolong's tone became aggressive.

"Director Zheng, tell me the truth, none of these were recommended by me. It was Minghua, the author of this script!" Zhao Hongjun couldn't help but tell the truth.

"He knows about film and television production?!"

"It seems, I don't quite understand it either." Zhao Hongjun told the truth.

"What are you doing?" Zheng Xiaolong couldn't suppress his anger. "An amateur is directing us professionals? Mr. Zhao, the director and the role of Song Dacheng can be done as you wish, but I have to choose a new actor for the female lead, Wang Husheng!"

"no!"

Unexpectedly, Zhao Hongjun's tone was also very tough: "I don't care about other candidates, but these few must do it according to our requirements!"

"What if we don't agree?"

"Then I won't sign this contract!" Zhao Hongjun said and put the teacup on the tea table, as if he was going to leave immediately.

Deputy Director Zhang standing next to him saw this situation.

broken.

The two sides actually started arguing.

He was really hoping to sign this contract. The script was well written and someone was willing to invest, so why not?
So he scolded Zheng Xiaolong: "Xiaolong, why are you speaking so harshly? We are partners and friends, not enemies!"

Then he smiled and said to Zhao Hongjun: "Boss Zhao, don't be anxious. We can discuss it slowly."

friend?

Friends are shit!

I hate this kind of blind command the most!

Zheng Xiaolong cursed in his heart but said nothing.

Zhao Hongjun didn't really want to leave. Seeing Director Zhang like this, he followed suit and got off the donkey and brought the cup of tea again.

"How about this, Mr. Zhao? Let's first find out about the two actors you mentioned. As for Li Xuejian, we should also ask him if he has time."

"Sure, but I hope it's quick, I still have to go to Hainan."

"Don't worry, I won't delay you."

After Zhao Hongjun left, Zheng Xiaolong was filled with anger and yelled at Director Zhang without any courtesy: "Director Zhang, do you think this is possible? The leading roles are already determined by the investors, so what's the point of us?"

Director Zhang was not angry. He took out a cigarette box and handed it to Zheng Xiaolong, then lit one himself. He then said leisurely, "Xiaolong, take a long-term view. Nowadays, people say that rich people are the bosses. This also applies to filming movies and TV shows. It's not the case now, but I think it will become a common phenomenon in a few years."

what?
Zheng Xiaolong was stunned.

"Okay, let's stop talking about this useless stuff. Tomorrow you and Lu Xiaowei will go find these two people and find out if it's possible. If not, we can discuss it again."

There is nothing else to do.

In fact, deep down, Zheng Xiaolong didn't want to miss this opportunity.

What a great script.

With him as the producer, Lu Xiaowei as the director, and a few suitable actors, they will definitely be able to produce a popular TV series.

Zheng Xiaolong and Lu Xiaowei braved the wind and snow to find the two actors.

Zhao Hongjun was extremely bored. He slept in the hotel during the day and went out for hotpot with friends or business partners at night.

Jubaoyuan, Manfulou, Yudefu
He tried all the famous hotpot restaurants in Yanjing City.

A week later, Zhao Hongjun finally got the news: Zheng Xiaolong met several actors recommended by Zhao Hongjun, thought they were okay, and was willing to sign a contract with Zhao Hongjun.

Soon, a formal contract was released.

"Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

Zhao Hongjun and Zheng Xiaolong shook hands with smiles on their faces, and neither of them mentioned what had happened a few days ago.

After finishing his work, Zhao Hongjun immediately returned to Xijing. Without even taking a rest, he drove straight to Fang Minghua's unit.

In the office, I saw Fang Minghua with an old newspaper on his desk, and he was practicing calligraphy seriously with a copybook in hand.

"You bastard, I'm busy as a dog in Yanjing, but you have the leisure to practice calligraphy!"

Fang Minghua put down his brush, glanced at him, and smiled: "Are you busy? I guess you've eaten at all the mutton hotpot restaurants in Yanjing? Look, you've gained weight again!"

"Oh, there's nothing I can do. Drinking cold water makes me gain weight." Zhao Hongjun said self-deprecatingly: "Okay, let's get down to business. Zheng Xiaolong agreed!"

"How did they agree on these three actors?" Fang Minghua was curious.

Zheng Xiaolong said that he knew Li Xuejian, and that he didn't think highly of the role at first, saying that the character of Song Dacheng, an honest ordinary worker, didn't quite fit in with the heroic characters he usually played. But in the end, he agreed for his own sake and felt very good after the audition.

"When I first met Zhang Kaili, I found out after chatting for a while that she had a cheerful and generous personality, which was nothing like the introverted and quiet Liu Huifang. Later, a detail touched Zheng Xiaolong."

"What details?" Fang Minghua asked casually.

"At the time, she was at her house, and when it was almost time for dinner, Zhang Kaili said, 'It's noon now, director, just eat something here. It's nothing special, just noodles.'

"Zheng Xiaolong was immediately interested when he heard it. Oh, isn't this person Liu Huifang? The role was finalized."

So easy?

Later, Zheng Xiaolong went to Yanjing Film Studio again, and when he saw Sun Song in person, he immediately decided: Wang Husheng must be played by him! "

After listening to this, Fang Minghua leaned back in his chair and smiled, "That's it. We won't interfere with the filming. We just need to keep a close eye on the crew's accounts!"

"You don't have to worry about this. Tangtang will immediately send one of her most capable people to Yanjing to serve as the crew's financial director, who will be in charge of accounting." Zhao Hongjun said.

"Okay, let's set up a film and television company quickly."

In the midst of the snow and wind, a new sign appeared at the entrance of Shengshi Book Publishing Company located at Duanlimen: "Shengshi Film and Television Company"

In fact, it is just two brands with the same team.

Amid the sound of firecrackers, the red silk covering the signboard was torn off, announcing the establishment of the company.

This day is the last day of 1988.

(End of this chapter)