China Entertainment: I just want to give my child a home

Chapter 33 Sitting in rows and sharing the fruits

"Dongzi, no, Director Chen, the protagonist, my hero."

Chen Dong looked at Zhu Yawen, who was begging for a role with a mean look on his face, and said with disgust: "You are thinking of taking the lead. I want to give you the leading role. At most, I will give you a supporting actor. Do you want it?"

"Yes, yes, you are the only director in the 200 million yuan club in the country, and the male supporting role is also a role that many male artists in the industry are vying for, hehe."

Because Zhu Yawen failed to catch up with "Those Years", Chen Dongcai promised a role to Zhu Yawen.

As for Luo Jin and Zhou Yang, who were also looking at him eagerly at this moment, he could only say that he would look for them if there were suitable roles for the next film.

……

Ever since the script of "The Tuner" was reviewed and posted on the Internet by the media, Chen Dong didn't dare to turn on his cell phone, because when he turned it on, he would either ask about investments or roles.

Some of his connections were even entrusted to his teacher Wang Jinsong.

Fortunately, his class teacher did not make it difficult for his students, otherwise it would be really difficult for Chen Dong to refuse.

But even if there is no Teacher Wang, there are other teachers at Nortel, plus some senior brothers and sisters, and junior students. Just dealing with favors every day is a bit big for him. He can't stay in school at all, so he simply asks Got a holiday.

Dongcheng Pictures!

"Director Chen, you can't be contacted by the outside world, so all the calls are coming to me."

Looking at Zhong Lifang walking in, Chen Dong responded with an understanding smile.

"Has the investment budget for the movie been made?"

Zhong Lifang nodded and gave Chen Dong a number: "It needs about 20 million."

But if this number were to invite the movie kings from Hong Kong and Taiwan to play the leading role, it would be a bit insufficient, so Zhong Lifeng paused and asked: "Who does Director Chen plan to invite to play the leading role?"

Chen Dong actually felt that Jiang Wen would be a suitable actor, but this movie was different from "Buried Alive". He was a little worried that this old man would act out of whims.

After marking Jiang Wen as pending in his mind, he began to search for other actors. This thought really reminded him of someone.

Aftermath!

The first brother of Zhou Yi.

That day at the celebration banquet of "Those Years", Jiang Xuexuo met him once.

"What do you think of the aftermath?"

Zhong Lifang was surprised. She didn't expect that Chen Dong thought about it for a long time and actually said this name.

"Director Chen is talking about the aftermath of Zhou Yi? Isn't he a TV actor? He seems to have never acted on the big screen, right?"

Looking at Zhong Lifang who looked confused, Chen Dong stretched out three fingers to explain why he said this name:
  "I have three reasons. First, he fits the image; second, although Senior Brother Yu has never acted on the big screen, he is not a male star without acting skills; third and most important point, Dongcheng Pictures wants to take the cake To become big, you can’t just rely on making movies..."

When Chen Dong mentioned the third point, the confusion on Zhong Lifang's face had already turned into a surprise that Zangdu couldn't hide.

Yes, although Zhouyi Film and Television is not good at movies, it has been deeply involved in the field of TV series for many years and can be said to be second to none in the country.

Only film and television companies such as Noon Sunshine, Tangren, and TVB can compare with it.

"Director Chen, if the male protagonist determines the aftermath, then a budget of 20 million is enough."

"Let's decide on him for the time being, but it also depends on whether Zhou Yi is willing to exchange benefits with us..."

Zhong Lifang could naturally hear the deep meaning behind Chen Dong's words, but she felt that there was nothing wrong with it because this was a shopping mall.

"Then I should contact Zhou Yi first?"

"No, let's settle the investment first. Although our family at Dongcheng Pictures can afford 20 million, it's easy to choke if you eat alone in the entertainment industry."

Although Chen Dong told the truth, Zhong Lifang only thought he was joking and laughed along with him.

"In this case, you contact those investment companies and meet with Dongcheng Pictures in two days." "Are all companies willing to invest notified?" Zhong Lifang had to make sure.

"...Those coal bosses or laymen, please don't join in the fun. By the way, remember to send an invitation to Zhou Yi as well."

Chen Dong had a hunch that Zhou Yi would not refuse to cooperate with him.

He even thought about incorporating Zhou Yi into Dongcheng Pictures and directly overtaking him in a corner to make up for Dongcheng Pictures' lack of pictures in the TV series.

Of course, just thinking about it now, Zhou Yi has been quite good in recent years.

Even if you use your brain, you have to wait a few more years until Zhou Yi is dead.

Two days later.

China Film, Shanghai Film, Bona, Guangguang, Huayi, Zhouyi, Tangren... and Jiang Wen's Biyilehu Studio, which was personally invited by Chen Dong, gathered at Dongcheng Pictures.

To be honest, Chen Dong didn't know how they had the nerve to visit based on his relationship with Huayi.

As for the Tang people, I can only say that Cai Yinong really loves to join in the fun.

And never get tired of it.

Of course, the visitors are guests, and Chen Dong will not drive them back.

At this time, in the conference room of Dongcheng Pictures, Han Shanping looked at Chen Dong, who was sitting in the main seat, and the figure of the young boy his teacher brought to him for investment a year ago. He suddenly felt something The feeling that times have changed.

"First of all, thank you all for coming...I'll get straight to the point. The budget of "The Tuner" is 2500 million. I must explain in advance that million of it is the director's salary I gave myself, haha. Isn’t that too much?”

Everyone from the film industry just smiled and shook their heads. Only Jiang Xueyuan and Cai Yinong from the TV series had a flash of surprise in their eyes. But seeing that no one else objected, they both understood that Chen Dong had given them The director's salary of five million is normal in their eyes.

Well, after all, their vision was low, but this strengthened their determination to break barriers and enter the film industry.

Just when Chen Dong was about to continue speaking, Han Shanping spoke, "Director Xiao Chen, let me make a suggestion."

"Director Han, please tell me."

Just when everyone was curious about what this person would say, Han Shanping spoke up and directly raised the film's budget from 25 million to 30 million.

Cai Yinong and Jiang Xuezhen, who were sitting at the furthest seats, were so frightened that they both took a breath of air.

Are all filmmakers doing this?

Suddenly, they felt a little lack of confidence and thought they might as well go back and make a TV series.

"Haha, from a director's point of view, having a sufficient budget is of course a good thing. I have no reason to reject Director Han's suggestion."

Chen Dong's words basically set the tone for raising the film's budget to 30 million.

Next is investment allocation.

Dongcheng Pictures invested 900 million yuan, accounting for 30%.

China Film, investing 900 million, accounting for 30%.

Shanghai Film Group invested 600 million yuan, accounting for 20%.

Jiang Wen’s Joyous Studio invested 300 million, accounting for 10%.

The remaining 10% was taken away by Bona's Yu Dong at a premium of 100 million, for a total of 400 million.

It wasn't until the 30 million investment budget was divided among the five companies that Cai Yinong realized later that the 'cake' had actually been allocated before it was served on the table.

Except for the 10% purchased by Bona at a premium.

(End of this chapter)