got Zhou Mu's verbal agreement, He Ying was also very discerning, and despite Xu Qinglime's retention, she found an excuse to leave.

"This screenwriter He still understands things very well. Zhou Mu showed a smile, "It's not a shame that I agreed to cooperate with her." ”

Xu Qinglime's eyes were white, "Don't underestimate her, she has written several scripts before, and she has been nominated several times." ”

I just nominated it, but I didn't win the award.

Of course, Zhou Mu also knows that the scripts born in the industry every year are not counted, but only a very small part of them have the opportunity to be made into film and television dramas. There are only a few of these scripts in this part, which are selected for the award list.

So for a large group of screenwriters, being able to get the nomination is already a good thing worth celebrating.

However, He Ying has been nominated several times, so she naturally has ambitions and wants to win the award.

It's human nature.

Why did Zhou Mu agree to join He Ying's project?

On the one hand, it is to give Xu Lime face. On the other hand, in his subconscious, he is also a little interested in winning the actor.

Chasing fame and fortune, this is human nature.

Of course, just being interested doesn't mean you have to take it. But the opportunity was in front of him, and he didn't mind getting involved.

"The script is not bad, either. Xu Qinglime picked up the script and flipped through it from beginning to end. With her aesthetic power of the script, she easily came to the conclusion, "Such a movie, as long as you don't pull your hips, the chances of winning the award are not small." ”

"Are you doubting my strength?" Zhou Mu raised his eyebrows.

"Yes. ”

Xu Qinglime said with a smile: "You usually shoot commercial films, and you don't have high requirements for acting skills. Literary films are different, they require more delicate emotions, as well as profound emotional changes, and you have to adapt to the rhythm. ”

"Yes. ”

Zhou Mu smiled, "I'm really inexperienced with this." ”

"So. ”

Xu Qingling sat down, her eyes shining, "Don't hurry up and call the teacher." ”

“...... Hello Mr. Xu. ”

Zhou Mu's eyesight was not bad, so he hurriedly went up and rubbed his shoulders and beat his back.

"Well, that's right. Let me tell you, the most critical point in this literary film, when performing, is ......"

Xu Lime was proud and eloquent.

But after a while, she blushed her face, bit her lip and said, "What are you doing?

"Listen, keep listening. ”

Zhou Mu looked sincere, "But if you will learn it for a while, it is estimated that you will not be able to learn it." But that's okay, I have a quick way to learn. ”

"What?"

Xu Qinglime was a little puzzled.

Is there a shortcut to acting?

"I've often heard people say that if you want to know, you should sleep with Master first. I think it makes sense, why don't you put it into practice?"

“...... Scoundrel!"

"Try it. ”

"Don't!"

“......”

In the box, there were bursts of frolicking sounds, but the sound insulation design of Dinghu Villa was very well done, and there was no noise at all.

The next day.

Qinghong Culture, Office.

"He Ying's project?"

Yang Hong opened the notebook, opened a web page, and entered key information. In a moment, a new page pops up with simple information.

"Well, I saw the filing. ”

She looked at it twice, then nodded: "Listen to your explanation, this movie is a bit interesting, it shouldn't be a loss, is she short of investment?"

Film and television companies, focusing on building one or two projects every year. But the company's business can't just be two projects.

If you want to expand and develop talent, you have to participate in more projects.

Don't seek to make money, as long as you don't lose money, it is a victory. The professional team and the replacement of resources are run in this way.

Even if it is a loss, you must grit your teeth and persevere.

This is the case with Qinghong culture.

Hongtian Entertainment is also like this.

Even the Big Five have a lot of loss-making projects every year.

Everyone understands that if you cut these projects, you will definitely make money, and the company can also make a profit. The problem is, it's not necessary.

If you want to progress and stay competitive all the time, don't be afraid to lose money.

The process of losing money is actually a big wave. Some talents will naturally stand out, and under their operation, maybe bad movies can make a lot of money.

Of course, He Ying's project is definitely not bad. If Zhou Mu agrees to join, it will definitely become a high-quality project immediately.

By the way, if Yang Fan also agrees, he will direct this movie.

Then high-quality projects will become key projects. According to the rumors in the industry, he must be waving a banknote and sharpening his head to get on the car.

This is the aura of a big director + a big star.

"There is no shortage of funds. Zhou Mu smiled: "Looking at her appearance, she should be planning to invest by herself and not let film and television companies get involved." ”

"That's a pity. ”

Yang Hong shook her head, and also understood He Ying's concerns.

Pull investment by yourself, with the signboards of Yang Fan and Zhou Mu, a lot of laymen strive to send money. It is easier to fool the past when negotiating terms with a layman. Dealing with peers is more harsh, and the baht must be compared.

This matter, replaced by her, is also her own investment.

"Then your salary ......"

Yang Hong rolled his eyes, "You can improve a little." ”

Qinghong Culture has not invested, so there is no need to give He Ying face. In business, it is possible to quote a high price.

"What do you think ......?"

Yang Hong smiled and asked, "How about 30 million?"

"Sister Hong!"

Xu Qingling said angrily: "You should give some sincerity." ”

30 million, that's the price of a commercial film. It is a common practice in the industry that when an actor receives a literary film, he will generally give a discount and give a friendly price.

"Those 20 million. ”

Yang Hong changed her words, and it was still a "sky-high price".

Xu Qingling was speechless for a moment, "Sister Hong, you are deliberately making things difficult." ”

"Is this called difficulty?" Yang Hong pretended to be stupid, "Yesterday, there were still people who handed the script to the company, quoted Zhou Mu 26 million, and invited him to make a literary movie." For your sake, I've reduced six million, and it's still called difficult?"

“...... What are you going to do?" Xu Qinglime reacted.

Yang Hong chuckled, "If He Ying's crew can't come up with 20 million, then you can use the salary + dividend plan." ”

"Kill two birds with one stone, how nice. ”

Yang Hong turned his head and asked, "Zhou Mu, do you think this plan will work?"

Zhou Mu was laughing.

Didn't agree, and didn't object.

"You see, he acquiesced. ”

Yang Hong immediately said: "It shows that he agrees with this plan." ”

Zhou Mu still didn't speak.

Xu Qinglime could only go to the top, and said helplessly: "Sister Hong, don't make trouble." This script actually makes a profound satire on various phenomena in the circle. ”

"The judges of each award also like this satirical style of film the most, so the advantage of winning the award is very big. What's more, the movie is a one-man show for the male lead, no matter whether he can win the award or not, as long as Zhou Mu takes over the filming and sharpens it for a month or two, he will definitely be able to improve his acting skills. ”

Xu Qingling said: "All in all, there is no harm in Baili. You shouldn't block such an opportunity, you have to support him. ”

"Yes, yes, yes, yes. ”

Yang Hong replied perfunctorily, "But you can't shout at a loss, 20 million is not good, 18 million, it's okay." ”

Zhou Mu also saw that Yang Hong was teasing Xu Lime.

So he got up decisively, "Leave this matter to the company to deal with, and when you sign the contract, just tell me." ”

He had a few days off, and it was time to get down to business.

In post-production, film production naturally starts with editing.

In the process of shooting, a large amount of material was accumulated. How to cut, the director has the director's idea, and the editor has the editor's idea.

In addition, there are several main creators, each with their own opinions. Anyway, the small editing room squeezed a bunch of people in.

Gossip, pointing.

In the end, Yu Nian became furious and blasted a few people out before it was quieter.

Still, it didn't go so well.

The material is too rich, but the duration of the film is limited, and the rhythm of commercial films does not allow feature films to exceed one hundred and twenty minutes.

In fact, one hundred and ten minutes, some people think it is long.

In their opinion, an excellent commercial film is best stuck in more than 90 minutes and less than 100 minutes.

So a large number of materials, how to choose.

Editor, that is the famous golden scissors in the circle, after listening to the request of Yu Nian and others, he cut it very hard.

As a director, Yu Nian was so heartbroken that he couldn't breathe, and he "argued" several times and wanted to keep a few more shots, but unfortunately in most cases, he was suppressed by the editor.

No way, editing is a university question.

How many good movies are ruined by the editing. On the contrary, some powerful golden scissors can edit a big bad movie into a good quality film.

Yu Nian understands this truth, and compares his "cut" version with the "cut" version of a professional editor.

At a glance, make a judgment.

If the skill is not as good as others, you can only choose to "give in".

......

After spending a week in the editing room, I finally finished the rough cut version.

Everyone plans to rest for two days and then continue to refine. At this moment, Zhou Mu received a phone call and went out to come back, looking as usual.

But after getting along for a long time, Yu Nian and Cui Ji also noticed that something was wrong.

"What's wrong?"

Cui Ji raised his eyes and asked, "With such a dark face, who provoked you?"

"Nope. ”

Zhou Mu shook his head, not wanting to say more.

"That's something. ”

Cui Ji sat up straight and said with a smile: "It seems that something is wrong with you, say it to make us happy." ”

Zhou Mu rolled his eyes, not angry.

He said casually: "I didn't tell you before, there is a good script......

"Oh, that's the one, maybe take the actor's script?"

Cui Ji pouted, "He Ying, I know her...... The female screenwriter has a delicate style, but the pattern is average, so she has only been nominated a few times, but she can't win the award. ”

"If you want to win the actor, you may not use her script, why don't you come to me. You have to believe in my strength as the best screenwriter. Write a script and win 100% of the awards. ”

Cui Ji patted his chest, looking like Lao Tzu was the best in the world.

However, Zhou Mu also knew that Cui Ji should have realized that something had happened, so he deliberately comforted himself in this way.

Zhou Mu smiled, "The actor is not the actor, do you think I care? It's just that Teacher Xu introduced it, and I gave her face." ”

"What's going on?"

Yu Nian drank a cup of tea and asked curiously, "What is the reason?"

"Schedule!"

Zhou Mu shrugged his shoulders and said: "Yang Fan also took a fancy to this script, he decided to participate in it, and he was resolute, he was already in charge of the crew, and he was looking for actors......"

"It's the rhythm to get on the horse right away. ”

Cui Ji also understood, "So he doesn't want to wait for you for two months?"

"Hmm. ”

Zhou Mu nodded, "So He Ying called me, although it was very tactful, the meaning was the same." Either immediately join the crew, or change the ......"

"Hey!"

Cui Ji frowned and said: "Didn't you say that the protagonist is none other than you? Why did you turn your face and not recognize people when you fell in love with the big director?"

"You don't have to be so mean. ”

Yu Nian shook his head and said a fair word, "With Yang Fan's status, when he takes over the crew, He Ying's right to speak is estimated to lose most of it." Even if it's the investment she pulls and the crew she sets, but ......"

"Who do you think investors and crew members are more convinced?"

Yu Nian sneered indifferently, "This is the result of not knowing your position clearly, and mismatching ambition and ability." ”

He is qualified to speak of this.

Because of course, he fell out with the mountains and seas and ran away from the mountains and seas. Some large entertainment companies also know the existence of his number one person, and they have handed out olive branches.

But he didn't choose any of them, but chose to cooperate with Qinghong Culture, which surprised many people. As it turned out, he was right.

Because the Qinghong culture at that time, although there were some resources. But whether it is Yang Hong or Xu Qinglime, there is no way to override his head.

That's why Yu Nian was able to create "Urban Legends" according to his own ideas.

The crew and the movie are all under his control.

That's the smart thing to do.

In comparison, He Ying is too immature. I don't know if I was naïve, or eager to succeed, I chose to "lure the wolf into the room".

Yu Nian shook her head, squinted at Zhou Mu again, and said unceremoniously: "Actually, even if you don't have Yang Fan's strength, after you join the crew, it is estimated that she will be marginalized and lose her right to speak." ”

"What the hell!"

Zhou Mu said he was angry, "Are you questioning my ethics?"

"You have this?"

Cui Ji was surprised.

"Huh!"

Zhou Mu said angrily: "If you don't talk about it, you will know how to laugh at me, and you won't comfort my injured heart." ”

"So you refused?"

Cui Ji smiled: "Actually, you can agree, cooperate with a big director, make an art film, and properly take the rhythm of the actor." If you miss such an opportunity, you won't think about it?"

"Yes. ”

Yu Nian also said: "Anyway, in post-production, you are not like you." In other words, having you next to you makes a mess is not efficient and affects the progress. If you go to filming, it's good for everyone, and I support it very much. ”

“...... I don't care about you. ”

Zhou Mu sneered, "You two bastards, you want to erase my credit, no way." That garbage art film, eight sedan chairs came to invite me, and I didn't even bother to go. In contrast, it is the huge movie world of "Super Body 2" that is more fascinating. ”

"Hey, what a genius it was to build this complex system. ”

Zhou Mu sighed, looking happy and convinced.

“...... Narcissist!"

The two people next to him despised him, but at the same time, he knew that his mentality had recovered.

Also.

For Zhou Mu, making one less movie will definitely not be his loss.

It's just that some people don't seem to think so. They believe that Zhou Mu missed a classic movie that can be passed on......