Chapter 140: The Death of a Confidant
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"Brother Cun...... Brother Sanmao is here again...... Come to me again...... Skewer...... Skewers, that...... Otherwise...... I...... I'll turn him down. Lin Zhengying said in a hesitant manner.
Last year, Lin Zhengying also helped Hong Jinbao string two movies in his busy schedule.
In the first half of this year, Lin Zhengying has been in Hollywood with Xu, so naturally he can't help Hong Jinbao play.
But Lin Zhengying just came back from Hollywood, and Hong Jinbao came to the door again.
Coincidentally, Xu Cun is planning the crew of "Sword and Horse", and is also preparing to let Lin Zhengying play a role, and Xu Cun also asked Lin Zhengying to start preparing for the filming of the sequel to "Mr. Zombie".
To be honest, in this case, Lin Zhengying didn't want to help Hong Jinbao play - after all, he just got the opportunity to direct independently, and of course he wanted to go all out.
But Lin Zhengying really couldn't wipe his face and refused Hong Jinbao, who had helped him! Therefore, Lin Zhengying came to discuss with Xu Cun.
"A-Ying, I'll tell you my attitude, whether to go or not to make up your own mind. Xu Cun said.
"Brother Cun, you say. Lin Zhengying hurriedly said.
"In view of the fact that recently, the people of the company, especially some artists, have been fluctuating. I am going to formally set up an agency company - the company, the broker, and the artist will distribute the remuneration received by the artist according to 316.
Directors like Zeng Zhiwei, screenwriters like Huang Bingyao, or other behind-the-scenes personnel all follow this rule.
Of course, I can't ignore the old feelings and make a one-size-fits-all - like you old people, the company will only charge a symbolic management fee of 10%, and Ji Jiren will give the broker a 10% fee according to the rules if you use the company's agent, and you don't need to give it if you don't use it.
In principle, I don't mind if you help anyone film, whether it's Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest or the newly established New Arts City, or other film companies, as long as they pay according to the rules.
One of the purposes of my brokerage company is to help you, especially people like you, who can't pull a face, deal with these troubles -- if you don't want to go, your agent will take care of it for you. If you are willing to go, your agent will help you negotiate terms with Sanmao. Of course, if you are willing to do without your own piece of remuneration, but the company's part and your agent's piece, Sanmao must be paid. Moreover, the amount of money is something that your agent talks to Sanmao, not you.
So, A-Ying, whether to help Sanmao play or not is not a problem for me at all, you don't have to think about me, let me tell you the truth, I don't have any concept of portal. Xu Cun said.
Xu Cun's words made Lin Zhengying's heart feel relieved, but he still expressed the concerns in his heart. "Brother Cun...... I'm afraid that going to Sanmao's side to help will delay the filming of the sequel to "Mr. Zombie". After all, the company doesn't have a lot of movies right now......"
"A-Ying, I thank you in advance for thinking about me and the company, but your idea is very wrong - the reason why our Dream Factory has been able to develop to this scale today is based on word of mouth, not quantity. The reason why I gave you the sequel to "Mr. Zombie" is because you are serious, have been with me for the longest time, and know my creative philosophy, not because I want a shoddy movie. Xu Cun interrupted Lin Zhengying.
Lin Zhengying felt a little uncomfortable in his heart - he never wanted to fool his first film, he just wanted to hurry up and make a sequel to "Mr. Zombie" so that the company could have a movie to release so that Xu Cun could tide over the current difficulties.
However, Lin Zhengying's character is that he doesn't say anything if he has grievances, and he holds everything in his heart. Therefore, although he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, he still promised: "Brother Cun, don't worry, I will definitely do my best to make a sequel to "Mr. Zombie"!"
Xu Cun, who is a man of two lives, can naturally see the discomfort in Lin Zhengying's heart, and can also think that Lin Zhengying will be uncomfortable when he says what he said just now, but he must say these words - because he is really afraid that Lin Zhengying will smash a series of movies with a rich future because he is in a hurry.
Of course, it is impossible for Xu Cun to make Lin Zhengying dissatisfied with him. Therefore, Xu Cun slowed down his voice and said, "A-Ying, I shouldn't have told you how much budget I am going to give you for the sequel to "Zombie First", right?"
Lin Zhengying didn't know what Xu Zheng meant by saying this at this time, but he still replied very honestly: "No." ”
"Hmm...... I'll tell you now. I'm going to give you a budget of 30 million Hong Kong dollars, which is not enough to add up. In principle, there is no upper limit. Xu Cun said slowly.
Hearing this, Lin Zhengying's pupils shrank suddenly, and he subconsciously said: "Thirty million!"
Nowadays, there are very few films in Hong Kong that cost more than 3 million Hong Kong dollars to produce, so the production cost of 30 million Hong Kong dollars is definitely an astronomical amount!
Even Xu Cun, who has always been a big spend, only one movie, "ET", has a production cost of more than 30 million Hong Kong dollars.
Therefore, it is no wonder that Lin Zhengying behaved like this.
"Now, you should understand why I said that to you?...... A-Ying, I don't limit how long you can shoot the sequel to "Mr. Zombie", one year, two years, three years, or even five years, I just ask you to shoot it well and make it a classic that can be continued. Also, the budget you are given is not for you to spend on actors, but for you to spend on special effects, which is why I took you to Hollywood. As for the actors, you can use the original actors of "Mr. Zombie", Ah Zhi and Ah Feng can participate, and if necessary, I can also squeeze out time to participate. Xu Cun said.
Xu Cun's words made Lin Zhengying's heart feel as if there was a fire burning - at this moment, his mind flashed with the words 'death for a confidant'!
After pondering for a while, Lin Zhengying suppressed the feeling of being touched by Xu Cun's trust, and said: "Brother Cun, otherwise you will personally direct the sequel to "Mr. Zombie", and I will also be the assistant director and action director for you." ”
"What's the matter?, scared?" said Xu Cun.
"Well, I haven't directed a movie independently, and you asked me to direct a movie with a production cost of 30 million, I ...... I'm so scared I'm going to smash it. Lin Zhengying replied honestly.
"I only have one pair of hands and feet, even if I don't eat, sleep, or pick up girls, how many movies can I make in this life?" A-Ying, I have confidence in you, I believe that as long as you put your heart into it, you will definitely be able to make a good movie!" Xu Cun said.
After a pause, Xu Cun comforted Lin Zhengying and said, "Don't feel pressure, my current money can't be spent even if I can't spend it in a few lifetimes." So, even if you really slap it, it doesn't matter. Well...... If you're really worried about not being able to shoot well, find two better assistant directors to help you. By the way, Sanmao has a young man named Liu Guanwei next to him, which is very good. ”
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