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The latter is a blockbuster, in order to improve the influence of cute people in the circle, it was also promised by Mai Xiaoyu to Lau Dehua, and it has a close relationship with Hailian Cinemas, so he has no opinion on the joint shooting of the three companies.

But in "Fairy Sword", he didn't think about sharing it with others at all, let alone letting Mr. Luo participate in the investment, so he set up a set for high-IQ people to make him retreat on his own.

received a call from Mr. Luo again, he thought that he was recognized by the other party and was about to tear his face, but he never thought that he would recommend a director to him.

No problem, I'm short of a director!

Huang Lei thinks that he can't grasp the costume drama, and there are problems with the schedule, so he is reluctant to take over; Sun Yaxing is willing to take over, but Yaya is now filming for local tyrants, and the schedule can't be staggered.

Li Hui......

searched for this person's information on the Internet, and saw that nearly half of the TV series he directed were costume dramas, and they were broadcast on terrestrial channels and city stations, and Mai Xiaoyu immediately agreed.

The ratings of these costume dramas are not in his consideration, as long as he understands the routines and can shoot costume dramas.

TV series are not like movies, most of the shots are medium and close-up, there are no advanced shots, and there is not much lens language. As long as the screenwriter's story is solid, the TV series will not be out of character under normal circumstances.

Therefore, sometimes, the screenwriter of a TV series is more important than the director.

He doesn't require the director's level to be particularly high, and if he has any famous works, as long as he can copy the content on paper and restore it into a picture.

"Mr. Luo, I have to say something at the beginning. "Fairy Sword" is the highlight of our company's efforts this year, and we must not afford to lose, so I have only one requirement for the director: to be obedient and shoot according to the script. ”

Two days later, Mai Xiaoyu met Li Hui, a middle-aged director in his forties.

"Hello Director Li, I'm Meng Ren Film and Television Mai Xiaoyu. In the office, Mai Xiaoyu took the initiative to stretch out his hand, "Why are you the only one and no assistant accompanying you?"

"It's not about counting and fighting, why are you bringing so many people?"

Li Hui shook Mai Xiaoyu's hand like a dragonfly, and his attitude was not very friendly, because he felt that he had been neglected.

I am an old veteran in the circle, I have been in the industry for many years, I have traveled extensively, and I have filmed more than a dozen TV series, and I was introduced by my cousin Mr. Luo.

If you don't come to the airport to pick you up, the person who comes should at least be a company heavyweight, right?

What does it mean to send a random business executive?

Is this a slap in the face, or a slap in the face to my cousin?

It's so faceless!

Typical nouveau riche style!

Mai Xiaoyu didn't care, he didn't even let people prepare the tea, and directly took out the outline of "Fairy Sword", the character biography and the script of the first two episodes, and put them in front of Li Hui.

"Let's make a long story short, you can see if you can handle it first. I won't hide it from you, I'm in dire need of a director right now. ”

Desperate for a director?

Sure enough, it's a small company, and it's not well connected.

In the entertainment industry, there are many actors who are not filming, and there are also directors who are not filming.

With an investment of 20 million and a little connection, there will only be a problem of the director's grade, but there will be no ridiculous phenomenon of a shortage of directors.

Li Hui sneered in his heart, sat there with a shelf and was not in a hurry to look at it, and deliberately asked: "How can there be an urgent shortage of directors? With an investment of 20 million, is it because the salary cannot be negotiated?"

"There is no problem with the salary, the market price will not be less, the problem is that I need an obedient director. Mai Xiaoyu looked at each other playfully and lit a cigarette.

Obedient?

Is it beating me?

Li Hui jokingly asked, "I don't know what Mr. Mai's 'obedient' means?"

"It's simple, shoot as scripted. Also, don't mess around in the crew. ”

Don't mess around?

Definitely banging me!

Does he know about me?

Li Hui frowned: "I'll read the script first." ”

The outline is not complicated, and I finished reading it, and the character biography only looked at the previous protagonists and main characters, and the script didn't even finish the first episode.

"To be honest, I'm not optimistic about this book. Costume idol dramas are not the mainstream of TV dramas, I heard that the female number one is your sister, and the male number one and the female number two are all newly signed artists in your company, I doubt that they can afford the whole plot. ”

"To put it mildly, with this kind of theme and such a rookie lineup, it will definitely not be sold at the Spring Fair. However, for the sake of Mr. Luo's face, I am reluctant to follow, but this is a risk, because of the script and actors in the future, it is likely to smash my brand......"

Mai Xiaoyu didn't bother to listen to him say more: "Just say 'so'." ”

"So, my salary needs to be discussed. ”

"How much do you want?"

"30,000 per episode, except for the first female, the second female and the first male, I have the final say on the selection of other actors. ”

"Walk slowly. ”

"What did you say?"

"Don't send it!"

Is this a talk that has collapsed and driven me away?

Li Hui couldn't believe his ears.

If I think I want a high price, I can negotiate, but if I drop two or three thousand, it is not negotiable.

As for the actors, just give me a few main matches.

Negotiation and negotiation, there is negotiation before judgment.

I'm asking for a price, and you sit on the ground and pay back, isn't this a normal routine?

If you are not satisfied, can you talk about it, why don't you play cards according to the routine?

How can there be a reason to drive people away without words?

Today's young people are less and less aware of respecting their predecessors!

couldn't hold it on his face, Li Hui was annoyed: "You say it again!"

"Get out. ”

"I'm Mr. Luo's cousin, and he introduced me. ”

"So what, I said I wanted an obedient director. ”

"Arrogance!" Li Hui took the case, pointed at Mai Xiaoyu and scolded angrily, "Don't think that you made a few film and television dramas last year and made some money, you can see no one, there is no such thing as you in the entertainment industry...... Ouch, it hurts, you let go, let go......"

Mai Xiaoyu grabbed his wrist hard, and said coldly: "I don't need you to teach him, if you can mix, you won't be famous for so many years...... What are you doing?"

"It's so strong...... Sure enough, the muscles are so well-developed, do you like fitness very much?" Li Hui tilted his body, as if he had forgotten the pain, and pinched Mai Xiaoyu's bulging biceps muscles due to exertion through the sleeves of his shirt, "I usually like fitness, but unfortunately the effect is not very good." How many abs have you developed, six or eight?"

It's really not normal to engage in art.

Mai Xiaoyu pushed Li Hui away, took out a wad of money that had been prepared from the drawer and threw it over: "Two thousand yuan here, enough for you to go back and forth." ”

To his surprise, Li Hui confiscated the money, put two thousand yuan back in front of him, and then sat down and said with a smile: "Talking about money hurts feelings, but I came with sincerity this time." ”

It's time for this thing to take medicine, right?

From the moment Mr. Luo recommended Li Hui, Mai Xiaoyu had doubts in his heart.

Therefore, there was no greeting after the meeting, if there was something to say, it would be okay to pull it down, and he could find another director who was more cost-effective and obedient.

And everything Li Hui showed afterwards was also in his imagination, so he unceremoniously refused and let him get out.

Can ...... now A 180-degree change in attitude, is it a swollen thing?

Seeing that he was silent, Li Hui continued: "Tell me about your conditions, maybe I can't tell you which aspect will impress me." ”

Mai Xiaoyu's conditions are very simple, the salary is 20,000 yuan per episode, which is Li Hui's market price.

In terms of actors, in addition to the first woman, one woman, and one man, if you have acquaintances - that is, legendary relatives - you can recommend them to come and audition directly. As long as the acting skills are passable and the image matches the role, everything is OK.

Mai Xiaoyu is not a rigid person, and he will not blindly pursue the so-called audition fairness.

"20,000 pieces of ...... in a single episode"

Li Hui hesitated.

His market price is 20,000 yuan, but he is really not optimistic about this costume idol drama. In recent years, the popular theme in costume dramas is court dramas, especially Qing Dynasty court dramas.

Whether it is Mr. Luo's relationship or his connections in the circle, he has no shortage of filming. If it weren't for the unspoken rules of actors causing trouble, he wouldn't have considered the non-mainstream theme of costume idol dramas.

The subject matter is not good, shouldn't it be made up for with a salary?

Looking at Mai Xiaoyu, he hesitated for a moment and said, "I'll take a look at the actor's information first." ”

Mai Xiaoyu called the internal line and informed Chen Qiaoen to bring the information of Sissi, Hu Ji and Tang Yan.

"Very beautiful and aura girl. ”

"This one is also beautiful, and the smile is sweet. ”

Li Hui carefully flipped through the information and photos of the three of them, first Sissi and Tang Yan, and did not forget to praise them when they watched them...... It's really just a simple compliment, and it's a bit perfunctory, and I don't pay too much attention to it.

Just like after Chen Qiaoen came in, she was as beautiful as a slender flower, Li Hui only glanced at it lightly, and didn't glance at it again, looking professional.

When he saw Hu Ji's photo, his eyes shone brightly, and he said more: "This boy is good, with thick eyebrows, big eyes and handsome facial features, he is very suitable for starring in idol dramas." Have you taken a makeup photo of him, I think his ancient costume will be better. ”

"What about them?" Mai Xiaoyu asked, pointing to the photo of Sissi and Tang Yan.

Li Hui swept his eyes and said indifferently: "It's okay." You started the industry late, and you probably don't know it yet. The beauties in the circle grab a handful, and the spring flowers and autumn moon have their own strengths. But there are not many actors with a handsome image and a good image...... By the way, I remember that in the "Pink Girl" you filmed last year, there was a Taiwanese actor named Huo Jianhua, who was also very suitable for starring in idol dramas. ”

"And you. In fact, your appearance conditions are very good, this is another idol drama dressed in ancient costumes, and the requirements for acting skills are not particularly high, have you ever thought about playing a role?

It's a dog.

Is it that I'm thinking too much?

The corners of Mai Xiaoyu's mouth twitched twice: "You mean, willing to take over?"

Willing!

Li Hui happily agreed, and then compared the outline with the character biography, and began to discuss the plot, artistic conception, shooting techniques, and key elements in idol dramas with Mai Xiaoyu, as well as candidates for other important roles.

Idol drama is a form of artistic performance that caters to people's inner needs, uses a compact and romantic storyline, and the handsome and beautiful male and female protagonists are the main body of artistic performances. The audience is mainly teenagers, and psychologically younger audiences.

The reason why the theme of costume idol dramas is not favored is because this kind of theme is not like idol dramas with urban and campus themes, which is easy to implant various advertisements and reduce investment pressure;

At present, Huaxia still relies on acting skills to eat, and has not entered the crazy era of eating with faces.

Taking "Sword and Fairy" as an example, there is no need to think about advertising placement, and the investment of 20 million can only rely on selling dramas in the future to make a profit.

But the TV station itself is not interested in the theme of costume idols, and "Fairy Sword" is starring newcomers such as Sissi, Hu Ji, and Tang Yan, so the TV station is even less interested.

Some time ago, Mai Xiaoyu contacted Wang Yunshi, the new director of Dolphin Satellite TV, and talked about "Fairy Sword".

Wang Yunshi euphemistically proposed on the phone at that time, hoping that he would be replaced and starring well-known actors. After being rejected by him, Wang Yunshi was very embarrassed and said that if he insisted on starring in a new person, Dolphin TV was willing to buy the first round of broadcast rights, but it was very difficult to have the exclusive premiere rights.

Wang Yunshi's concerns Mai Xiaoyu can understand that it is indeed difficult for the newcomer to support the whole drama from beginning to end, and to play the full plot of the characters, so the supporting role is very important, and it must be an old drama with superb acting skills.

Whether the old leads the new, or the old praises the new, the newcomer leads to promote the main plot line, and the old drama bones play for the newcomer in all aspects. Such a standard configuration can support the problem of insufficient acting skills in idol dramas, otherwise Mai Xiaoyu would not have "squeezed" Huang Lei and his family to join at the same time.

"Awesome, Mr. Mai. Li Hui gave a thumbs up, "I didn't expect you to have a lot of research on idol dramas." ”

Mai Xiaoyu smiled: "You are in charge of the old drama bones, how about it?"

"No problem. You can ask, I have a lot of friends in the circle. Is it okay for actors from Xiangjiang and Taiwan Island?"

"As long as the acting is superb, I'm fine. I only have one request, to shoot this drama well. ”

"You're not thinking about playing a role?"

"Not interested. ”

"That's a shame. ”

……

The two chatted for an afternoon, and by five o'clock in the afternoon, the contract had been negotiated. Mak Xiaoyu asked Chen Qiaoen to reprint it and send it in, and signed it in duplicate.

"Mr. Mai, then I wish us a happy cooperation. Li Hui took the initiative to reach out his hand.

You should have this attitude earlier, as for the previous trouble, was it so unpleasant?

Mai Xiaoyu held the other party's hand: "This drama has a total of thirty-four episodes, I will make it up for you, and the salary will be 700,000." ”

"Oh, it's not a big deal to miss 120,000, I'm rushing at you. Otherwise, you invite me to dinner tonight, and we will exchange feelings. ”

Rub, I didn't think much about it!

Mai Xiaoyu was in a cold sweat.

Without waiting for him to speak, Li Hui held his hand tightly while reaching out and touching his big arm: "It's such a strong biceps, and the pectoralis major must be also well developed, right?"

Nima!

Mai Xiaoyu felt a chill, and forcefully withdrew his right hand, and at the same time avoided Li Hui's left hand stretched out to his right chest: "Director Li, I still have something to do tonight, I have already arranged for someone to book it at the hotel, and I will arrange someone to send you over later." We'll talk about other things in detail tomorrow. ”

"Okay, then we'll see you tomorrow. ”

Li Hui sighed lightly, his voice seemed to be mixed with a hint of gloom, and turned to leave.

There is Sun Yaxing in the front and Li Hui in the back, why are the directors I met all gay?

It seems that Li Hui is still a lesbian man......

Mai Xiaoyu sat on the chair with tears and laughter, and sighed.

"Giggles!"

Chen Qiaoen next to him couldn't hold back any longer, and laughed wildly.

Mai Xiaoyu glared at her angrily: "What are you laughing at?"

Chen Qiaoen imitated Li Hui's tone and teased Mai Xiaoyu: "Mr. Mai, your pectoralis major muscle must be also very developed, right?"

Mai Xiaoyu raised his eyebrows: "Jon, don't you know that your pectoralis major muscle is the most developed?" )