China Entertainment: Been working as a director since 03

Chapter 518: Investment in hand, director laid off?
"I haven't spoken yet."

Guo Fan was extremely shocked.

Before coming to meet Li Yu and Da Tiantian, he had really made a sufficiently detailed plan.

How to use brief words to explain the highlights of "The Wandering Earth", and how to use his eloquent tongue to convince Li Yu and Da Tiantian to invest in him.

On the way here, he rehearsed the scene of persuading Li Yu and Da Tiantian several times in his mind.

Then... he found that all his planning, his preparation, and his rehearsal were of no use.

He didn't even have a chance to introduce the movie before it was all over.

"What? Director Guo doesn't seem very satisfied?"

Li Yu has noticed all the changes in Guo Fan's expression from the beginning till now.

He said this on purpose just to tease Guo Fan.

"No, no, no, how could I be dissatisfied? I am very satisfied."

Guo Fan quickly shook his head and denied the three statements.

When he meets such a straightforward investor with lots of money, he wants to call him dad. How could he not be satisfied?
Although Li Yu and Da Tiantian did not help him fill the funding gap all at once, the remaining less than 200 million yuan was easier to solve after adding the 200 million yuan to the 100 million yuan he had.

Especially since Li Yu participated in the investment, after the news spread, it made the subsequent investment attraction actions much easier.

Li Yu's good vision is recognized by many people in the circle.

Li Yu is optimistic about his "The Wandering Earth", and those who were previously wavering and indecisive may change their minds.

By the way, Li Yu just mentioned that he could help him attract investment, which would make things even easier.

Guo Fan was so excited that he wanted to slap himself, not because he wanted to use the pain to prove whether he was dreaming or not.

He just regretted why he didn't find Li Yu and Da Tiantian earlier?
If he had found Li Yu and Da Tiantian earlier, why would he have encountered obstacles in so many places?

“I really didn’t think that I could get investment from Director Li and Ms. Jing so easily. There are too few investors in China who are optimistic about science fiction films.

Even directors are reluctant to touch science fiction films. In fact, China Film Group initially planned to recruit international directors.

China Film Group approached international directors such as Cameron, Alfonso, and Luc Besson, but they refused without a second thought.

Later, China Film Group contacted several big domestic directors, I won’t mention their names, and they also refused outright.

The biggest reason for their refusal is that China currently does not have the ability to make good science fiction films.

After going around in circles and still not finding anyone, the president of China Film Group called me and told me that they couldn't invite a well-known director. He heard that I was very interested in science fiction.

They were willing to let me try it first, and they told me very directly that if I couldn’t do it well, they would replace me.”

Guo Fan was filled with emotion when telling these stories.

"The Wandering Earth" was a project that was not favored from the very beginning.

"Director Guo, so many famous directors are not optimistic about domestic science fiction films. Do you have confidence?"

Li Yu asked rhetorically.

"Now that this opportunity has fallen into my hands, I will definitely cherish it and do my best to make our own science fiction film."

Guo Fan held his breath.

They all say that China does not have the ability and conditions to make good science fiction films.

They were not optimistic about giving this task to a young director.

The more adverse the situation, the more he will face it head-on and achieve some results to impress them.

This pioneering spirit deserves praise.

The movie "The Wandering Earth" also cultivated a group of film special effects production talents.

This is the greatest significance of this movie.

After chatting for a while, Guo Fan asked, "Director Li, are you particularly interested in science fiction films?"

"Why do you ask?" Li Yu asked.

“I really like some of the settings in the movie The Night the Comet Came, which you wrote a few years ago.

Although the movie is over an hour long and has almost no special effects, the core story and setting are very sci-fi. I heard that you shot another sci-fi movie this year. "

Guo Fan said.

Li Yu is a well-known figure in the circle. Any movies or TV series Li Yu has filmed will quickly spread in the circle, and naturally also reach Guo Fan's ears.

“I’m not interested in science fiction films, I’m interested in all commercial films that can make money.

I can make any kind of movie as long as it makes money.

Of course, it would be even better if I could make some contribution while making money from making movies.”

Li Yu's answer obviously surprised Guo Fan.

He thought Li Yu would talk to him about ideals and science fiction dreams.

I didn't expect Li Yu to be so direct and say that he just wanted to make money.

There is nothing wrong with this, making money can be a person’s dream.

After the deal was done, Li Yu reminded Guo Fan, "I have arranged for reporters to take photos of you at the entrance of the company. If nothing unexpected happens, it won't be long before the photos of you coming to my company will spread.

Later, I will admit in due time that I did meet you, and Tiantian and I also invested in your "The Wandering Earth".

I think this kind of exposure should be of some benefit to you.”

Guo Fan was very happy.

He found it really comfortable to work with Li Yu.

He didn't even need to use his brain, Li Yu had arranged everything, and he just had to cooperate in the performance.

As expected, when Guo Fan left Hualiu Company, he met the reporters arranged by Li Yu.

Li Yu informed him in advance just to make him mentally prepared.

Guo Fan deliberately showed his face for reporters to take pictures.

The next day, on the Internet, self-media bloggers in the media and entertainment sections began to leak photos of Guo Fan appearing at Hualiu Company.

Then, another whistleblower said that Guo Fan appeared at Hualiu Company to discuss the investment matters of "The Wandering Earth" with Li Yu.

Then, there was another report that the famous white, rich and beautiful actress Da Tiantian was also there, and she might also provide financial support to "The Wandering Earth".

As soon as the news came out, netizens were excited, especially Liu Cixin's fans.

“I used to worry that such a good novel like The Wandering Earth would be made into a shoddy, trashy movie, ruining the classic in the hearts of us book fans.

If Director Li and Miss Jing are really involved in the investment, then there is no need to worry.

I don’t know how much money Director Li has, I only know that Miss Jing really has no shortage of money.

With these two around, we don’t have to worry about the film’s production budget anymore.”

“As long as the news is confirmed, the money issue is solved. The director is still a risk.

Guo Fan’s resume is too ordinary. He has never made a science fiction film before. Can he handle this genre?

To be honest, it would be better if the director could be replaced by Director Li, a big director is more reliable. "

People are superstitious about big directors, have high expectations of them, and have great confidence in them.

So it’s not surprising that Liu’s fans would suggest replacing Guo Fan.

Guo Fan was also helpless when he saw such voices emerging.

What? He had gone to great lengths to get the investment, but instead of a smooth start, he was faced with the risk of being laid off as a director?

This... really made him not know what to say.

(End of this chapter)