785: High-level meeting

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Sean is not much, and Gregory, the head of the Phantom's newly established special effects department, asked: "How to solve the special effects aspect, can the special effects shooting equipment and personnel in China meet the requirements at the same time?" Our main work now is the post-production of Kung Fu Panda 2, and if necessary, it is okay to draw out two working groups. ”

Heraldic suddenly said happily: "That's great, we really need talents in WIA Space shooting and CG compositing." Although the movie is a science fiction film, it will not theoretically require many special effects. The structure of the sky will be more difficult, and this is not the first time you have taken on this kind of work, so it is not very difficult. But I'd like to have the most jīng sharp group come over. In terms of stylists, we have looked for a lot, but we can't rest assured that there seem to be a lot of such talents in Korean companies. ”

Li Donglai added: "The photographic equipment is the most advanced, and the three parties are the same, and there is no gap in hardware." ”

Ahn asked, "What kind of stylist do you need?" ”

"In terms of Qing Chūn idol actors, I want to be more idolized because the role is set at the student level." Heraldic Road.

"That's no problem, we have plenty of logistics on our side. When filming "Step by Step" before, they were also involved in the urban costume design, which should be able to meet your requirements. ”

Everyone enthusiastically discussed, and Li Donglai emphasized the future small cost strategy.

"This is a similar United States system, or the United States system is simply a small cost! What is a small cost? Personally, I will give a definition here for the time being, that is, a film with an investment of less than 10 million RMB, no or few well-known stars joining, small scenes, less application of special technology, and a film that wins completely with plot, imagination and director's skills! ”

He quickly wrote down a few sets of lists with an electronic pen on the slide behind him, and then after making a circle, he turned his head to look at everyone in front of the video, "This kind of movie has little risk because of the low investment cost. Moreover, the United States system has been confirmed around the world, but our Phantom has developed very smoothly before. It's just been ignored. If the company wants to face listing in the future, it must avoid risks, which is one of the most mainstream film development systems at present, and we as a dúlì film company should not ignore it. ”

"I'll take my own film 'Source Code' as an example, which cost about $3 million in the first place, and grossed more than $300 million worldwide at the box office alone, but the film's high revenue is reflected in the DVD. Because of these kinds of movies. It is even higher in the DVD collection, and it is still creating a steady stream of benefits for the company, with a gross income of more than 100 times. After removing the profits of film producers and theaters, crew dividends, advertising and taxes, etc., the net profit of investors is still as high as more than 150 million US dollars, and the net profit is more than 50 times, which is the victory of small costs! ”

There was a sound of cold air in the room. It is the first time that many of you here have heard the figures of this chain of interests. But now the company's top management knows how this young man, who has been called the "king of topics" and "money-grabbing Li Donglai" by Hollywood in the past few years, is realizing his money-grabbing plan.

The revenue of "Inception" is indeed very high, but it is a special case, and the revenue ratio cannot catch up with "Source Code".

Although there are various predictions about the revenue of "Source Code", the sales of DVDs and merchandise are not easy to count. Film companies rarely announce it to the public, and they make a lot of money in silence. It's okay to show off a lot of money, that's brain-dead.

Now, when I heard Li Donglai personally mention the yield of his first film "Source Code" shot by the director, it really shocked several people present.

At that time, Li Donglai was only 22 years old, and all his money was estimated to be only two or three million US dollars.

Unconsciously. Several of the company's veteran management also restrained their arrogance and re-examined the past process.

I am used to following Li Donglai to make blockbusters, and I really ignore a lot, and I admire Li Donglai's eyes even more.

As the general manager of Phantom China, Zhu Liangcheng also has great feelings.

Pseudo-documentaries, which have developed so far, are no longer unfamiliar to the audience. Name implies. is a combination of mock and mentary, this kind of film is labeled as a "real documentary", but in fact it is fiction.

In addition to those pseudo-documentaries with some political tendencies, there are also crazy spoofs like "Borat". For horror films, pseudo-documentaries are undoubtedly a new highlight to attract audiences, pseudo-documentaries can firmly grasp the audience's curiosity with their strong sense of realism and presence, and it is easy to take the audience to step into the horror world arranged by the director with the DV in the protagonist, and feel the excitement brought by the shaky footage and ear-to-ear sound effects.

But how to shoot a science fiction film in pseudo-documentary mode has really never been tried before, and it sounds very new.

There is no doubt that this small-budget film that tests the waters will not be satisfied with the Chinese market.

Because Li Dong has been emphasizing from beginning to end that the filming of this film must break through all kinds of limitations, and even the director adopts the dual-director mode, and the heraldic has been studying on the set of the American "Avengers" blockbuster for several months, and he has changed a lot of shooting plans when he comes back.

The name "Li Donglai" alone has huge potential for overseas distribution, and can even make domestic small-budget films unprecedentedly featured in the United States and Hollywood. This is China...... An event that even the entire Asian film company will pay attention to.

It is not unreasonable for Sean to use white and black actors. But only they of the yellow race will understand the purpose of Li Donglai's insistence on using Asian actors.

The European and American markets are too big, and even a small piece of the pie can make the profits of Phantom China skyrocket several times or more.

Not only him, but also Heraldic, Xu Zhen and others personally experienced this qiē adaptation, and their vision finally went beyond the land of China, to the world, to the world. Therefore, even if you are a little worried about the future prospects, with the golden sign of Li Donglai, you are not very worried about losses.

After the three-way video conference ended, Li Donglai made a conclusion about the starring role with heraldry.

Originally, he was asked to go back and take a look, but now he had to take the lead in deciding and making a decision early to give the actor more time to adapt.

The selection of actors began months ago. Phantom China has been in contact with this for a long time. Even the script was overturned from the original advertising agency staff and repositioned as a young person at the student level. For all the young actors in China, it is also screened and screened, and there is an endless stream of brokerage companies that come to negotiate, and the phantom has always kept in touch with each other.

After Li Donglai carefully reviewed the tables of these three people for the last time, he finally made a decision and made a decision.

Time is money. Phantom China, who had been waiting impatiently, immediately contacted the agency where the three of them worked to officially determine the list of starring actors.

On the same night, the Phantom officially announced the list of three leading actors in China's first pseudo-documentary science fiction film, respectively, by Lin Gengxin, a mainland student who emerged in "Step by Step", and Ke Zhengdong, the actor of the Taiwanese classic "The Girl We Chased Together in Those Years", which is being released. and the role of Thai Prince Nikun, who has collaborated in the Phantom "Hangover 2" movie.

At the same time, the official website of "Super Runaway" was established, attached to Penguin, Xinglang and other portals, and began the prelude to hot publicity.

The Phantom has opened a precedent again, thinking that others dare not think about it, and doing what others dare not do, this time it is "China's first pseudo-documentary". Even the banner of "the world's first pseudo-documentary science fiction film" was hyped.

The attention of countless media outlets has been attracted, and the website, which was originally empty, has gradually plumped up under the operation of Rodro.

Unexpectedly, the schedule has been determined before the film has even started, "The North American premiere of the chūn season next year." ”

This sentence alone shows the spirit of the Phantom that is different from other companies. Countless people are curious about this, is this sure to be a Chinese film, and it is sure to be released in North America? Yimou, Kaige, and Jiawei's movies are bumpy and bumpy if they want to be released in North America, and the Phantom has already played a banner.

Strangely, there was no doubt that he would release pigeons for this gimmicky slogan. Because the "leading brother" is not Yimou and Jiawei. It's not the Lee case, it's Lee Dong-lai, the miracle director who still occupies the world's highest box office record film.

The three finalized leading actors have also become the envy of their peers.

In addition to Lin Gengxin and Nikun having a previous partnership with the Phantom. Ke Zhengdong can be seen by the media as Li Donglai's appreciation of the movie "The Girl We Chased Together in Those Years". Because he had previously publicly recommended this movie on Twitter and Weibo, and invited Li Case to watch the movie together.

Ke Zhengdong, who is still promoting the movie, was arrested by a local media reporter in Taiwan, "You are confirmed to be one of the leading actors of "Super Runaway", and you are about to enter North America with Li Donglai, how do you feel?" ”

"Of course it's happy."

Ke Zhengdong wrote excitement on his face, his mouth was grinning, and he said with a smile: "I know that there are many people competing for this role, whether it is an actor from Taiwan, Xiangjiang or the mainland. And I've been auditioned several times before, and the table is not good, plus there has been no news for so long, and I thought I was eliminated, but I didn't expect it to be me in the end. Really lucky to be a part of it, I've always been a fan of the Phantom, and I've seen them since their first film, Source Code. It is also an honor for me to work with Mr. Li Donglai. ”

Chen Yanxi, the baby fat next to her, smiled: "Don't forget to help me get an autograph when the time comes." ”

Ke Zhengdong smiled: "You can visit the class, and you will be good when the time comes." ”

The reporter hurriedly asked Chen Yanxi, "Why do you want to sign it, are you a fan, or just joking." ”

Chen Yanxi was startled, and said again and again: "Of course I am a fan, although I am older than him and debuted before him, but ...... It seems that there is nothing strange about becoming a fan of him. At the beginning, Mr. Li Donglai and Mr. Li also helped us promote the movie, and he has a lot of fans, and it is also very helpful for us to be able to help us recommend the movie. So I'm grateful to him as well. ”