"So what are we going to shoot?" Someone asked impatiently.

"Rest assured, of course, I provided the script. We still have to start with a small cost and a small production. After all, our company has always been good at this before, and of course we have to pick up what we are good at again. You can't blindly start some big productions in the beginning. The lessons of the past are vivid, and we cannot repeat the mistakes of the past. The rice must be eaten one bite at a time, and the films must be filmed one by one, and you can't jump and leap forward, the steps are too big, and you will get eggs. ”

Everyone couldn't help but laugh.

The previous boss didn't just pull the egg, and the egg was so painful that he vomited blood and was hospitalized.

However, when Zhou Yi said this, he seemed mature and steady, and everyone was relieved and there was no disappointment. Everyone is afraid that the new boss will also blindly play big productions, and want to make a lot of money and make quick money, but as a result, he will fall into it and never climb out again.

As for the boss, if there is no big investment or big production, everyone will be disappointed or something, and there is no such idea in the industry.

It's not about investing in football, it's about bringing in a lot of reinforcements.

If you want to shoot a high-cost production, you must also be able to control it!

Otherwise, how much to invest, how much to lose, who can stand it?

Do you still want to mix in the industry?

Zhou Yi can guess everyone's psychology, and it is also out of this consideration that the tone is set.

If you still make blockbusters, you have to scare everyone to death, everyone is afraid. He is a young boss himself, and if he still plays like this, who can trust him? Once bitten by a snake, I was afraid of the well rope for ten years!

Besides, some good films, with his current age and experience, as well as the production team, can't be made now.

Good films can't be wasted, they can only be saved for later.

Now that I take it out, everyone doesn't dare to shoot it, and it's a pity to shoot it if it's scrapped.

It is enough to practice with Zhang Che's films.

Such a plan can be regarded as a reassuring pill for everyone.

"I also brought the script today, which I just finished. Rest assured, the cost is very low, the return on investment is not a problem, and there is no pressure. It just so happens that Director Yan of our production department, as well as Director Zhao, the number one director of our company, and Rong Lao, the art director, are all here, so let's take a look and study it together. Everyone is not busy today, so there is nothing to do! ”

"It's okay! It's okay! Let's take a look at the script first! Everyone is waiting to start work! ”

Everyone was a little anxious and said the same.

Zhou Yi smiled, opened the laptop, found the document, and handed it to Zhuo Qinglian next to him: "Sister Zhuo, help me print some and distribute them to everyone." ”

Zhuo Qinglian nodded, there was a printer in the conference room, which was very convenient.

Manager Zheng got up to help with a very eye-catching look: "I'll come!" I got it! ”

Everyone whispered and looked forward to it.

Zhou Yi chatted with everyone: "Our company should have directors who are good at producing costume films, action films, and martial arts films!" I remember that Director Zhao seemed to have made this type of film before, like "Iron Courage Flying Eagle", "Chivalrous Red Line Niang" or something. ”

"Yes. It's okay with such a film. ”

"Lao Zhao will do it." There was a big smug help next to him.

"Hmmm! I have a lot of action scenes in this film. Are there any of our company's contracted artists who can act? ”

"There seem to be some, like Gao Song and Zheng Zilong."

Manager Zheng, who was busy over there, also interjected: "Gao Song, Zheng Zilong is okay, his kung fu is good, but he has not been popular, and his temperament is a little worse." In addition, there is no suitable play, and there is no way for the actor to play. ”

Director Zhao added: "Our company also has a dedicated action director. The chairman can rest assured that there is no problem in playing. ”

Zhou Yi thought about it and said, "Okay, let's read the script first, and then talk about other things." ”

Everyone took the opportunity to have some tea and discuss some internal affairs of the company.

Zhou Yi just listened quietly, learned some information, and sometimes asked a few words.

After a while, Zhuo Qinglian and Zheng Cunhou finished printing the script, made more than a dozen copies, and distributed them to everyone present.

Everyone had a copy and began to read the script.

There are detailed characters and plot synopsis in the script, as well as various selling points, which anyone can understand.

As for the leakage, Zhou Yi didn't think about it at all. Everyone guessed that he had a military background, who would dare to leak secrets? To die?

Time passes little by little.

Everyone present was immersed in reading the script, pondering the plot, no one spoke, and the room was quiet.

Zhuo Qinglian also looked at the script with interest, she hadn't read it beforehand.

However, she believes in Zhou Yi's strength, after all, Zhou Yi has created 007, which is naturally trustworthy.

Everyone else basically thinks the same way.

Even if they are not from the production department, they all stay to read the script and participate in the discussion, after all, now that the company has reached a new stage of development, all the senior executives of the company are here, so they are naturally very concerned, and it is normal to participate in the discussion of the script.

What's more, some places need the cooperation of other departments.

Everyone is an insider, even if they are not from the production department, but they can tell whether the script is good or bad.

Looking at it, some people were already overjoyed and secretly amazed.

After a long time, everyone basically finished reading it, secretly pondering the topic of discussion.

Zhou Yi has never lacked patience and has been waiting quietly.

This is the first drama he took over the company, of course, he has to arrange everything, and he can't be impatient.

Everyone looks at each other, and naturally the director has to speak first, and they are the professionals who are fighting on the front line of filming.

It was useless for others to rush to say.

Director Zhao pondered at this time and said: "Chairman, this film is very dark!" ”

He said the true meaning of the film in one bite.

"Yes! This script is really chilling! ”

Many people nodded in agreement, and they felt cold in their hearts when they saw this script, and they broke out in a cold sweat, which was really cold!

The new boss deserves to have a military background! This script is too dark.

If Zhou Yi knew everyone's thoughts, I am afraid he would be depressed.

This script is dark, but it's not because he has a military background!

Military commanders represent darkness, huh?

"Yes, this is indeed a very dark film."

"But this script is really good, darkness is not a problem, this film is very dark and weird, but if it is filmed well, it is also a very classic cult film. There are many viewers who like cult films now, and this film must be very marketable among them. Making money is certainly not a problem. If the market reputation is good, maybe the box office will explode. ”

Everyone nodded, they all foresaw this possibility, and they were all a little excited in their hearts, otherwise they wouldn't care so much.

Zhou Yi said: "I originally planned to conduct a test screening first to earn the audience's reputation, and then find a way to screen it on a large scale. ”

"Hmmm! It's a good idea, and it's perfectly fine. ”

Director Jiang of the marketing department agreed.

"Next, let's talk about shooting."

Director Zhao spoke first: "Chairman, everyone, I think there are three main selling points of this film, one is the bizarre plot design, which is suspenseful and fascinating; the second is a cruel torture instrument, thrilling, terrifying, and full of creativity and amazing; The third is to play a play, which must be exciting, creative, violent, and the respective characteristics of the five poisons. ”

Looking at the crowd, Director Zhao concluded: "If these three points are filmed well, basically, this film will be fine." ”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The director has said all the key points, there is indeed a level, and Zhou Yi is very satisfied.

Director Zhao said: "Chairman, this film can be handed over to me to shoot, I am good at this, and I will definitely be able to shoot it well." I'm very good at this kind of suspenseful plot shooting. In addition, the design of torture equipment, our colleagues in the props team are fully competent, and they will definitely be able to design it well. There are also fighting scenes, we have a dedicated action director and stunt director, which can be completely designed, no problem. ”

Zhou Yi looked at the others, and everyone had no opinion.

"Well, Director Zhao is in charge of this film."

Rong Lao spoke at this time: "Director Zhao said it very well just now. I would like to add that we have to pay attention to the artistic effect of this film. This film takes a strange and dark route, we can't shoot it ordinary, we must shoot that kind of weird and evil atmosphere. ”

Director Zhao nodded and said, "Not bad!" Elder Rong reminded him rightly. It took the hard work of our set designers, prop masters and make-up artists, as well as the guidance of art director Rong Lao throughout the process, so that it was easier for us to grasp the overall tone of the shoot. ”

Elder Rong nodded and said, "No problem." I'll leave this to me, and I'll coordinate the set props to make them and get things done. ”

The head of the technical department interjected: "Actually, there are some places where we can use special effects technology to create a terrifying atmosphere, and it is not difficult at all, no problem at all. And the soundtrack, we could have done better. ”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

If you use special effects, the effect will definitely be better than in the previous life, and Zhou Yi agrees.

When everyone was discussing, Zhou Yi didn't interject much, and he couldn't interject anything, just listened patiently.

If their discussion was satisfactory, Zhou Yi didn't plan to say anything more.

If not, Zhou Yi can remind him again.

In fact, Rong Lao's supplement just now is very good, and Zhou Yi is even more satisfied, sure enough, there are many people with great strength, people are united, and Mount Tai moves.

And ginger is still old and spicy, if you change to some young people, I'm afraid you can't think of such a thoroughness. Even if the original work is a classic and good film, young directors may not be able to shoot the original taste. Young directors may be innovative in some ways, but they may not be successful overall. With these old people, they are experienced, and although it is difficult to innovate, there will be no shortage of things that should be filmed.

The discussion became more and more in-depth, and basically the shooting problems that should be noticed were raised, which was really good.

Then they talked about the cost of shooting.

Director Zhao said: "The cost of this film is really low, there are basically no big scenes, just a street, a few houses, and some scenes can be filmed in the studio, just rent a street in the film and television city." Nowadays, in order to attract tourists, the film and television city basically has zero rent for the crew. If we save on labor, we won't be able to spend any money. ”

The head of the finance department agreed, but also mentioned that post-production and publicity would definitely cost some money.

Then the question of the actor began.

From the perspective of cost saving, Director Zhao said that he would definitely not invite superstars, and it was impossible for others to act in small-budget films.

Rong Lao smiled: "This is still a group drama, how can a superstar be willing to act." ”

Zheng Cunhou, the general manager, is also the head of the artist department, so he naturally supports his own artists.

"We still have to use our own people, Gao Song and Zheng Zilong are very good at fighting."

Zhou Yi interjected at this time: "I can play a role myself. ”

The crowd looked at him in amazement.

Zhou Yi smiled: "Don't be so surprised. Of course I also want to act, otherwise what would I do with Yanying? I'm so young, do I sit in the chairman's seat all day long? Besides, I'm really good at kung fu. ”

Director Zhao asked, "Which role do you want to play?" ”

Zhou Yidao: "It's that little junior brother." Whether it's acting skills or age, I'm more suitable. As for my own kung fu, you don't have to worry about it at all. I'm not boasting, I'm the youngest eighth stage of Guoshu in our Huaxia Guoshu Museum. ”

Everyone couldn't help but change their faces.

This is real kung fu, and it's not just a rich boy who pretends to do it.

No matter how rich you are, it is impossible for you to mix up an eighth-stage rank in the Huaxia Guoshu Pavilion.

Everyone's opinion of Zhou Yi has changed again, and there is a little more respect in their hearts. Because of the series of works "Military Commander Secret", everyone's impression of Zhou Yi is good, and they feel that he is very capable, not just a rich son, but now they have a better impression of him.

Director Zhao agreed: "Of course, it is good for the chairman to play in person, and the age is indeed just right." ”

Naturally, no one else will object.

Director Zhao said: "What do you think of other characters? ”

Zheng Cunhou said: "The main characters in this film, except for the little junior brother Yang De, are the five poisons. I think we can let Gao Song of our company play the first actor in this film, the fourth child who uses gecko skills, and catches He Yuanxin quickly. Fertilizer water does not flow into the fields of outsiders! We definitely have to give priority to our own company's contracted actors. Gao Song's play is not a problem, it is very clean and neat, and he has not become popular over the years, mainly because of his image and temperament. Now is an era of looking at faces, and the appearance is not high, and it can only be half red and not purple. But according to the script setting, the fourth gecko is not a handsome image, but a rough man with reckless righteousness, so Gao Song's temperament and image are very consistent. What do you say? ”

Everyone nodded their heads, thinking they could.

Director Zhao also expressed his approval.

Zheng Cunhou said again: "For the rest of the main roles, I think Zheng Zilong can play the role of the spirit snake Langjun who uses snake skills, and the second disciple Hong Wentong." According to the script setting, Hong Wentong is a son of a family with a handsome appearance, and it is just right for our master Zheng Zilong to play it. Zheng Zilong can also do kung fu, and there is no problem with filming. He has not become popular over the years, mainly because of the problems with the scenes he receives, but he has acting skills and strength. If there is the right opportunity, it is not impossible to rush to the front line. ”

Everyone thought about it for a while, felt that this proposal was very suitable, and they all agreed.

Director Zhao has no opinion.

Zhou Yi naturally won't object, they naturally know more about their own artists, so there should be no problem.

If there is a problem, it will be replaced when the time comes.

Director Zhao asked, "How do you decide on the other candidates?" ”

Zheng Cunhou said: "Tang Shankui, the eldest disciple of the Five Poisons Sect, is known as a hundred feet and a thousand hands, but we noticed that according to the script setting, this character has a fierce appearance and a strong figure, and he does not need good looks, and he mainly shows a fierce and violent side, has no brains, is relatively monotonous in terms of acting skills, and does not need too good acting skills." If you can, such a role can be promoted from our Dragon and Tiger Martial Artists, there must be suitable candidates, anyway, there is no need for acting skills and appearance. This saves costs and doesn't cost much. The martial artist must be willing to play such a role, I can't ask for it! Their kung fu is no problem. ”

No comment.

Director Zhao said: "I'll consider this and see when the time comes." ”

Zheng Cunhou said: "Then there are two key players. Li Hao, the fifth disciple who used the Toad Gong, and Ma Teng, the third disciple who used the Scorpion Gong. The character of Li Hao is set according to the script, with toad qigong, invulnerable, strong and strong, and tough and handsome, if he has a cool and handsome temperament, it would be better, and he looks upright. We currently don't have such signed artists, we can only find them through casting, or go to the actors' union to find them, the main thing is to be able to play, it is estimated that casting is not difficult, and some are willing to play. We don't need superstars. ”

As for the role of Ma Teng, he is a villain, and he is very hidden, this role must not only be able to play, but also have good acting skills, and the figure and appearance must be up to standard, not to mention how high the appearance is, but according to the script setting, it must also be above the level. There is a certain difficulty in casting this role, but it is also very brilliant when it is played well, and we have to choose carefully. ”

Everyone thought about it, and it was.

Director Zhao said: "Since this is the case, we will mainly cast these two characters. ”

Zheng Cunhou did not leave the bank in three sentences: "In line with the principle that fertilizer and water do not flow into the fields of outsiders, we still have to strive to sign contracts with actors, and we must give priority to artists who are willing to sign contracts with our company." ”

Everyone agreed: "That's for sure." ”

Zheng Cunhou said again: "As for the other characters, there is nothing difficult about it. For supporting roles with few roles like the head and the original master, we can find two veteran actors who are good at this aspect in the actors' union, and the cost is not high. The county order with more scenes is best misleading to the audience, and good acting skills are required. I suggest that our company's contracted artist Tang Wang play it, his writing and drama are good, and his appearance is okay. ”

Everyone thinks it's very reliable.

Director Zhao nodded in agreement.

Zheng Cunhou said: "Ordinary catchers and the masses can find some tricks to play, and many people are willing to act." As for the catchers and the masses with lines, as well as the eyewitnesses who have more scenes, they need a young man to play, we just need to find some medium, extraordinary, and special ones, there are group leaders who often cooperate with our company in the film and television city, and they can completely handle some special actors. Or find some acting school students, they are definitely willing to add some acting experience, it is not a problem at all. That's probably it for the actors. ”

He thought about it more comprehensively, and everyone had nothing to add, so they all agreed.

Zhou Yi was naturally satisfied.

With the discussion, each work is arranged, and there is a special person in charge. For example, script filing, project establishment, review, public relations, as well as casting, outreach, finance, purchase props, rental locations, etc., do not need to worry about Zhou Yi at all, the company has an experienced professional team to do.

Making a movie is a teamwork project, and the company doesn't have a group of idlers.

After everything was arranged, Zhou Yi concluded: "Everyone is well arranged, I won't say anything more." Let's work together to make the film "Five Poisons" well. This film takes a strange route and has certain artistic requirements, and the art director Mr. Rong grasps the overall style positioning of the film, and supervises the set designers, makeup artists, and prop masters to do their own work. In addition, in terms of action design, to play the characteristics of the five poisons, Director Zhao must communicate well with the action director in this regard, and must design the signature action. ”

Everyone agreed.

"Also, keep the plot secret, everyone understands it, so I don't need to say more."