Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 197 The Night is Too Beautiful

Over the past year, Shanhe Company's business volume has grown.

Zhou Mo felt more and more overwhelmed.

This inability is not because he cannot take care of the script and production.

He himself has enough energy.

But the company didn’t have enough energy.

After all, Shanhe Company is a new company established every two years.

It can't compare with old companies like Huayi.

Fully equipped.

Rich in staff.

Whenever Zhou Mo took out a script and tried to get the company to start another project, the company's head would come over to complain.

"Don't start any more projects. The company is short of manpower."

Setting up a film crew is not a simple matter of a few words.

He requires a lot of personnel transfers.

Especially the technical staff behind the scenes.

The larger the investment and the more ambitious the goals of a project, the higher the requirements for technical personnel.

corresponding.

The fewer skilled people there are to meet demand.

The "insiders" that Shanhe Company can currently contact can only start five to six projects for the same event, and they have to be constantly transferred whenever possible.

Otherwise you will be stretched.

This is also why Zhou Mo gave part of the investment to Tang Yan's studio when he proposed the film setting of "Zhu Xian"——

As an old man who has worked in the industry for many years, Ji Rujing can naturally find a group of technical personnel who meet the requirements.

of course.

There is a solution.

For example, learn from other companies and find more investors every time you start a project.

But this will inevitably lead to management chaos.

Every company has people it wants to promote.

Everyone has their own demands.

The more investment companies there are, the more chaotic the management will be.

By that time, before a TV series or film even starts, changes to the script, snatching of lines, and additions to the plot might be exposed.

These are countless things that happened in previous lives.

Especially as the industry grows.

There are more and more independent actors opening their own studios in the entertainment industry.

Changing the script is even more common.

Zhou Mo could not allow others to mess up his project. The initiative of the project must be firmly in the hands of Shanhe Company.

Therefore, ever since the filming of "Lucy" last year revealed that the company's technical staff were often stretched thin, Zhou Mo had discussed with Da Tiantian how to expand the company's technical staff team.

Think about it.

It’s more direct to just give money away.

Money can solve most problems.

The 80/20 rule applies to any industry.

The entertainment industry is no exception.

Not to mention that first-line actors often receive eight-figure salaries for a single play, and it often only takes a few months to start the next play.

Even second-, third-, and fourth-tier actors, with the influx of capital into the entertainment industry, can rely on one or two plays to see a huge leap in their net worth in just one or two years.

But the above people are ultimately a minority.

There are more than a million people working in the entertainment industry.

After all, only a few can "go online".

How many are unknown people who have been hanging around in the 13th lines for years, earning only two to three thousand yuan a month, living in the most remote rental houses, and only relying on the boxed lunches from the crew to improve their food occasionally.

In addition, there are a large number of technical personnel behind the scenes, including but not limited to dubbing, stand-ins, prop masters...

Zhou Mo had the same experience with this group of people in his previous life.

Know their living conditions very well.

He knew very well that even a mere four-digit bonus would make Shanhe Company's reputation extremely good among all technical personnel in the entire industry.

And Zhou Mo’s goal of giving away money this time.

It's this group of people.

Before going on stage, Zhou Mo and Da Tiantian looked at each other.

Da Tiantian gave Zhou Mo an encouraging look.

Zhou Mo nodded.

On stage.

I tried the microphone first, made sure there was no problem, and then I opened my mouth and delivered my trump card.

"Let's talk about the red envelopes. Anyone who has worked on the Chu and Han crew can receive the red envelopes this time. After the banquet is over, everyone should go to Tiantian to receive them as usual. If you know anyone who didn't come, please notify each other and make up for it later."

Cheers erupted.

"Sweet Princess V587!"

"Princess Tiantian has unified the martial arts world for eternity!"

After Zhou Mo and others cheered, they started to drink chicken soup.

“Now that we have talked about the red envelopes, let’s talk about the movie.

First of all, congratulations to "Chu and Han" for breaking the domestic film box office record and becoming the first domestic film to exceed 1 billion box office.

Again, the credit for the success of "Chu Han" lies with all the crew members, especially those who have been working silently behind the scenes since the new version of "Myth". Without them, there would be no "Chu Han" today. Let's give them a round of applause. "

These words of thanks moved many people.

In the past, due to the characteristics of the entertainment industry.

For a long time, the attention and gaze of people inside and outside the circle have been more likely to be focused on the acting team in front of the stage, and not much attention has been paid to the people behind the scenes.

The above situation leads to the fact that whenever a work receives high praise, not many people will notice the contributions of the people behind the scenes.

Not only do the actors on stage not notice it, many behind-the-scenes staff also think it is normal.

But today, Zhou Mo stood up.

I would like to express my gratitude to all the people behind the scenes for their dedication.

Let them suddenly have an idea.

what.

It turns out that I am so important.

This thought was followed by a great sense of satisfaction.

Did you hear that?

The famous director Zhou Mo thanked us for our efforts and said that without our efforts, "Chu and Han" would not have achieved its current success.

Artists tend to be emotional by nature.

After hearing Zhou Mo's thanks, several staff members actually burst into tears.

Zhou Mo waited for the applause to end.

He continued, “In addition, I have heard some other news in the past two days, saying that the success of “Chu Han” cannot be replicated, and the billion box office will only be a flash in the pan.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my thoughts on these remarks.”

As soon as these words came out.

Many bosses who were invited pricked up their ears.

Everyone knows that Zhou Mo is not only an excellent filmmaker, but also has a unique vision for the film market.

At the moment, Zhou Mo is willing to share his views on the market.

This is an opportunity that many people can't wait for on a normal day.

Zhou Mo said slowly: "First of all, the first and most important point is that the statement that the box office of "Chu Han" will only be a flash in the pan in the domestic film market is absolutely wrong, and even very funny.

As one of the components of the cultural field, movies reflect the development of a country, and the box office of the film industry shows the economic level of a country.

We have all seen the current development of the country. Just in the film industry, there are more and more movie tickets on the market, more and more entertainment companies, and more and more moviegoers.

Therefore, the success of "Chu and Han" will not be a flash in the pan. On the contrary, "Chu and Han" is just lucky and has benefited from the country's economic boom, so it is fortunate to be the first to try it out.

It is also foreseeable that in the future, there will soon be movies in China with box office revenue exceeding 1 billion yuan, such as "The Chinese Zodiac".

After saying so much, it all comes down to one sentence.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have caught up with a good time. There is a good saying in "Dream of Red Mansions", "A good wind will help me soar to the sky." We are now catching up with a good time and can make great achievements in a good period. May each of us have a bright future. "

As the words fell, applause broke out.

Many people in the audience clapped their hands until they were red.

No matter whether what Zhou Mo said is true or false, just look at the cameras everywhere in the hall and you will know that what Zhou Mo said will definitely be recorded in the future.

It was then posted online and placed on the desks of some bigwigs.

So, if not now, when?
in the corner.

Tang Yan looked at Zhou Mo who was speaking on the stage.

There was mist in his eyes. Why didn't I realize before that this person could be so... charming when he stood on the stage?

Recalling the time when we were filming "Chinese Paladin III", when meeting someone for the first time, Zhou Mo would not only lower his head slightly when greeting them, he would even be a little shy (he thought) when getting close.

Now, if you really want to be polite, you are the one who needs to bow your head.

"But I have other ways to make you bow your head."

Tang Yan recalled the knowledge she had learned through special training during this period.

anyway.

Success or failure depends on this.

the other side.

After Zhou Mo stepped down, he was immediately surrounded by the crowd.

There are still people coming to toast.

But the most enthusiastic ones are no longer the actors and agents who hope to achieve something, but the behind-the-scenes staff working on the "Chu and Han" crew.

A group of behind-the-scenes staff surrounded Zhou Moli in three layers.

Everyone carried a wine glass.

I hope to meet Zhou Mo.

Outside the crowd, Huang Xiaoming and Liu Yifei smiled bitterly as they looked at Zhou Mo, whose figure had completely disappeared.

"Director Zhou is... too popular."

"Normal." Huang Xiaoming was squeezed, but instead of getting angry, he made way for the other person: "Based on what Director Zhou said just now, if I were a staff member behind the scenes, I would also thank him."

After hearing Zhou Mo’s speeches several times, Huang Xiaoming felt more and more that he was inadequate.

Why hadn't he noticed before that there was such a group of people who contributed to the film and television industry?
It's really inappropriate.

"Only Director Zhou can pay attention to every single person in the crew."

Liu Yifei reminded: "Brother Xiaoming, you are praising Director Zhou here, but he can't hear you."

Huang Xiaoming waved his hand and said, "I really think so, Xixi. I plan to ask Director Zhou if he can give me a chance to have a deeper contact with the staff behind the scenes."

Liu Yifei blinked for a long time before she reacted. She asked tentatively, "Brother Xiaoming, you also want to give out red envelopes to everyone."

"of course."

Liu Yifei didn't quite understand Huang Xiaoming's intention.

Zhou Mo had clearly already sent out red envelopes.

Even if Huang Xiaoming posts again, these staff members probably won't be particularly grateful to Huang Xiaoming.

Instead, part of the credit will continue to be attributed to Zhou Mo.

The reason is very simple.

If you put yourself in this situation, you will know that the employees who received the red envelopes would definitely think that Huang Xiaoming made this choice because he was influenced by Zhou Mo.

But there is one advantage of Liu Yifei.

She simply stopped thinking about things she couldn't figure out.

Her mother has already said that if she encounters something she can't understand, she should look at what Zhou Mo does. If Zhou Mo can't figure it out, then she should look at what Huang Xiaoming does.

Zhou Mo also said that apart from not listening to her mother on career development, she could discuss other things with her mother. After all, in the first few years after her debut, Liu's mother did a good job in interpersonal relationships.

Brother Xiaoming also said that Zhou Mo has never made any mistakes in this kind of matter.

The words of the three formed a complete closed loop in Liu Yifei's mind.

So Liu Yifei followed Huang Xiaoming and said, "Brother Xiaoming, when you talk to Director Zhou about this later, please take me with you."

Huang Xiaoming raised his eyebrows but didn't say much.

Why does this girl seem to have become smarter recently?

Nod.

at the same time.

Inside the circle.

Zhou Mo was drinking with an older brother.

This guy is a prop master. He joined Zhou Mo's team when filming the new version of "The Myth" and has been with them ever since.

The eldest brother raised his glass with tears in his eyes: "Director Zhou, thank you so much. After so many years, someone finally noticed us, the people behind the scenes..."

Zhou Mo smiled throughout the whole process.

"Good brothers, we are all family, let's do it..."

"Done!"

……

after an hour.

Zhou Mo finally finished the toasting session.

Fortunately, he had been exercising all the time, and he was naturally resistant to alcohol, so he was able to withstand so much alcohol without getting drunk.

The problem was that he wasn't drunk.

Someone is drunk.

After finally lifting Tang Yan up, he looked around but didn't see Ji Rujing.

Just now, he called Ji Rujing.

He said he wanted to discuss the investment in "Zhu Xian" in person.

Follow the phone to the location.

I found that there was only a drunk Tang Yan.

As for Ji Rujing, he was nowhere to be found.

Went to the toilet?

"Tangtang? Wake up?"

"Waibibab Abu Dhabi."

Zhou Mo listened for a long time but still didn't understand what Tang Yan meant.

Called Ji Rujing.

No one answered either.

"Where did Ji Rujing go? I can't find him at the critical moment."

"She went back first."

Suddenly a voice came.

Zhou Mo was stunned.

Look down.

Tang Yan still looked dazed.

It was as if the words just now were not said by her.

It turned out to be the case.

Zhou Mo understood completely.

So this is what was going on.

Just need to confirm it at the end.

Well known.

Zhou Mo never takes advantage of others' misfortunes.

then……

"Tangtang, you're too drunk now. I have to find a place for you to stay. Is that ok?"

Tang Yan closed her eyes and felt the arm on her shoulders.

I felt extremely ashamed and angry.

Why is this person like this?

Even when the food is right in front of you, you still have to ask!

Don't you want face?

But after Zhou Mo asked the question, there was no movement for a long time.

In desperation, he uttered a word from his throat.

"……Um."

"Because of your status, we definitely can't go to the hotel. If you don't mind, can you stay at my house for a night?"

"……Um."

Half an hour later.

Tang Yan looked at the bedside lamp that was right next to her, but she couldn't reach it.

In desperation, he covered his face with his hands.

Can't see me.

Can't see me.

……

That night.

One night fish and dragon dance.

(End of this chapter)