Since then, the news that Lin Xiaoguang intends to invest in "Crazy Stone" has spread far and wide, not only Huang Zhongjun is not optimistic about this movie, but even Feng Xiaowan and Huang Zhonglei are also skeptical.

However, even if Hua Yi does not want to see or even refuses to invest in the movie "Crazy Stone", Ke Ning Hao is also a professional film practitioner who graduated from the Art Department of Beijing Normal University and the Photography Department of Beijing Film Academy, and can be called a very representative sixth-generation director.

Jia Zhangke and Lu Chuan are both role models for Ning Hao, and Ning Hao's early works "Incense" and "Green Meadow" are also niche literary films, taking the route of film festivals.

But suddenly one day, Ning Hao "came to his senses".

Why do you have to make these "zero box office" movies?

Is a movie still called a movie without an audience?

Therefore, Ning Hao doesn't want to play deep this time, he wants to make an "interesting" movie!

Crazy Stone was born.

Even if he didn't win Huayi's favor, Ning Hao is also well-known in the industry, and he is now facing three partners at the same time, in addition to Andy Lau's "Asian Rising Star Guide" program, there is also a cooperation opportunity with Jiao Xiongping, the "Godmother of Chinese Films", and another French fund project.

Among the three parties, the Asian Rising Star Program has the greatest investment freedom, which is the most attractive to Ning Hao, who initially considered cooperating with Andy Lau.

Originally, Ning Hao wanted to shoot "Red Racing", this story can be regarded as a prequel to "Crazy Racing", but the budget of the Asian new star director is only 2 million at most, plus 1 million from Han Sanping China Film Group, this cost is already the most money in this plan, but it is not enough to complete "Red Racing".

In the end, Ning Hao decided to shoot a script called "Diamond", which is now "Crazy Stone".

But there is a very serious problem in front of Ning Hao, the Asian new star director means to support the new director's small-budget films, if they want to invest, Ning Hao is not allowed to find other partners, otherwise they will withdraw immediately.

So, now the question arises......

If Ning Hao chooses the new Asian director, then Lin Xiaoguang and Xu Zheng will lose the opportunity to invest in this film.

On the other hand, if Ning Hao chooses Lin Xiaoguang and Xu Zheng, then the Asian new star director must withdraw his investment and change to support other new directors who need help more.

Moreover, now the 1 million yuan of Han Sanping's China Film Group is mainly responsible for the distribution of this piece, that is to say, Ning Hao's funds for filming the movie "Crazy Stone" are only about 2 million, which is really stretched.

Lin Xiaoguang first met Ning Hao in a teahouse, and it is said that he never drank with investors.

Ning Hao's first impression of Lin Xiaoguang was like this: bad, bad, laughing and the meat were piled together, not serious.

Rather than being a director, he looks more like one of those dicks and non-mainstream that he satirizes in his films.

With Xu Zheng, the middleman, matchmaking, the acquaintance of Lin Xiaoguang and Ning Hao can also be said to be a matter of course.

The chat and greetings between the two sides came to an end, and Ning Hao did not twist and squirmed, and went directly to the topic of today's meeting.

"Xiaoguang, the situation is more urgent now, I won't go around the bend with you, how much investment can you give me in this play?" Ning Hao handed over a cup of hot tea to Lin Xiaoguang.

Lin Xiaoguang took the teacup, took a sip of tea, and said calmly: "About 1.5 million." ”

"Didn't you say you planned to give out 2 million?" Xu Zheng raised his head and asked with a smile.

"Well...... 2 million is not impossible, Brother Zheng, what about you, how much can you come up with?" Lin Xiaoguang threw the question back to Xu Zheng.

"Otherwise, you will pay 1.5 million, and I will pay 1.5 million, adding up to 3 million. Xu Zheng smiled and gave Lin Xiaoguang a step down by the way.

Ning Hao heard Xu Zheng say this, and he also had a bottom in his heart.

Although 3 million is not much, it is still one million more than the funds of the Asian New Star Guide.

"No problem, 1.5 million is 1.5 million. Lin Xiaoguang nodded, looked at Ning Hao again and said, "Ning Hao, Brother Zheng and I will pay 3 million first, if it is really not enough, I will look at my own situation, if the economy is allowable, I will definitely make additional investment." ”

The price of 1.5 million is the bottom line that Lin Xiaoguang left for himself after thinking about it for two days, not that he is only willing to invest 1.5 million in this movie, but to leave a little way back for himself.

Now Lin Xiaoguang's worth can be said to be rising, and after a whole year of filming and endorsement activities, he has also saved 2 million savings, and the reason why he did not invest 2 million at one time is also because he is afraid that Ning Hao will not know moderation if he thinks he has money.

Seeing that Ning Hao still hadn't made up his mind, Xu Zheng had no choice but to continue: "Ning Hao, since Xiaoguang has said so, you can rest assured, even if Xiaoguang has no money, isn't there still me?

"That's right, with me and Brother Zheng supporting you, what are you hesitating about? Anyway, you don't have to pay for it yourself!" Lin Xiaoguang echoed on the side.

Xu Zheng glanced at Lin Xiaoguang with understanding, and then continued to say to Ning Hao: "Also, haven't you always been worried that investors will interfere with your creation? I will tell you responsibly today that Xiaoguang and I will never interfere, you can shoot as much as you like, and we will only be responsible for supervising the filming progress at most." ”

After listening to so much in one go, Ning Hao pondered for a moment before he began to gradually smooth out his thoughts.

To be honest, hearing that they would not interfere with their own creation, and would make additional investments, Ning Hao was really moved, and his heart began to lean towards Lin Xiaoguang and Xu Zheng's investment plans.

You must know that the budget given to Ning Hao by the Asian rising star director is just a gentleman's agreement, if you want to overspend, you can stop temporarily because there is no pressure to go on the film, so they will not increase investment in Ning Hao.

If there are two gold owners, Lin Xiaoguang and Xu Zheng, as their backing, Ning Hao will have no worries at all.

In addition, if Xu Zheng and Lin Xiaoguang can both star in this movie, wouldn't it be the icing on the cake?

Thinking of this, Ning Hao couldn't help but smile and shook his head.

Lin Xiaoguang and Xu Zheng looked at each other, not knowing what this dick was laughing at.

Looking at Lin Xiaoguang and Xu Zheng's blank looks, Ning Hao smiled and said, "Then can you two make a cameo appearance in this movie?"

Friendly cameos, as the name suggests, means to help for free.

Xu Zheng didn't hesitate, nodded and said: "Yes, no problem, you can give me any role, I still wish you could give me more scenes." ”

Xu Zheng wanted to act in this movie, Ning Hao had already heard Xu Zheng say it N times, and Xu Zheng naturally would not refuse.

Ning Hao was worried about Lin Xiaoguang, so he asked Lin Xiaoguang: "What about you, Xiaoguang, can you help?"

Lin Xiaoguang asked puzzledly: "It's okay to make a cameo... The question is what role can I play?"

Ning Hao blurted out: "International Thief – Mike!"

In fact, when Ning Hao wrote the script at the beginning, he had a small calculation in his heart, and wanted Andy Lau to make a cameo appearance in the role of the international thief Mike in the film.

But now, Ning Hao has changed his mind and wants to cooperate with Lin Xiaoguang and Xu Zheng, so naturally he can't let Andy Lau, the investor of the Asian Rising Star Guide, give him a free cameo.

Lin Xiaoguang is also a first-line life in the domestic entertainment industry, although in terms of box office appeal, it is far from being as good as a movie big name like Ge You, but Lin Xiaoguang's love among young female fans is by no means comparable to Uncle Ge.

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