Chapter 666: Cooperation
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"Hello Director Ning Hao, I'm Cui Zhengyuan, the executive director of A.P Company." In a club in the capital, Cui Zhengyuan stretched out his hand with a smile and looked at the nearly middle-aged person in front of him.
"Oh, ah, Executive Cui, hello hello." The other party finally came back to his senses and hurriedly shook it with him.
Don't blame Ning Hao for losing his mind, I'm afraid that if he were someone else, he might not be able to compare to him.
God is pitiful, but he has always thought that Li Anhao, who is standing behind Cui Zhengyuan, is a liar.
Although this liar is dignified, rich and elegant, he seems to have extraordinary taste. But what crook doesn't have a good outfit and a good skin these days, can he still mix it up?
But when he saw Cui Zhengyuan, he knew that he really misunderstood people.
He is a director, and it is inevitable that he will study the film styles of Shijie everywhere. Among them, the Hollywood films of Shijie Film Factory are naturally the top priority of his research.
So naturally, he is also familiar with Cui Zhengyuan's appearance.
If Li Anhao can still be considered a liar because he is a behind-the-scenes person, then Cui Zhengyuan can't deceive people no matter what.
This means that the Korean company really came to him Ning Hao to cooperate.
But the question is, is this a bit too fanciful?
Not to mention anything else, Ning Hao still has self-knowledge.
He is not Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang, Liu Weiqiang, Ang Lee, Wu Yusen and other big names.
So far, it is no exaggeration to say that there are no more than five figures in the Chinese audience who can know his name.
Why are Koreans coming to them?
Without waiting for him to have any questions, Cui Zhengyuan took the initiative to talk about the situation. "That's right, our A.P company in China has a very good script that we want to shoot. But because the funds here are not so abundant, I can't afford to hire those big-name directors. ”
As soon as he said this, Ning Hao let go of his worries.
I can't afford to hire a big director. So I found myself. If that's the case, then it's in the past.
He didn't get angry because of what Choi Jung-won said bluntly, because that's what happened.
has been in the entertainment industry for so long, which also allows Ning Hao to look at some issues about fame and fortune more objectively.
"I have been fortunate to watch several of Director Ning's works, such as "Incense" and "Green Meadow". So when this shooting Jihua was first taken out, I had a thought in my heart that you would be the most suitable candidate. Cui Zhengyuan didn't say too deeply, but just briefly introduced the reason.
In fact, he hadn't actually seen the two movies at all.
If Ning Hao is interested, he has to discuss it with him. It has to be exposed.
So he had no choice but to use the Spring and Autumn penmanship and briefly say it to prove that it was not a whim for him to find Ning Hao.
Before meeting, Cui Zhengyuan had carefully studied Ning Hao's information. In addition, combined with some situations in his previous life, he had a general impression.
Compared with other utilitarian directors, Ning Hao is definitely a person with ideas.
It's not that he doesn't want to make money, or is indifferent to fame and fortune. It's that he thinks bigger, and his goals are longer-term.
For example, after he filmed his first movie "Incense" in 2003, he did not expect to be famous or anything. Instead, the goal is international.
The winning of many international awards has given him a certain reputation in the industry.
And then "Green Meadow" deepened this image, giving the outside world a kind of perception that he is capable.
Otherwise, Andy Lau's "Asian Rising Star Guide" Jihua. There are so many directors, why did Weishenme choose him?
Until this time, Ning Hao knew that it was time to become famous.
So with the name of Andy Lau's investment and the excellence of "Crazy Stone", he broke through the barrier at once. began to become a well-known director known to the public.
Later, "Crazy Racing" Ning Hao was not so much about making money with the help of his previous work, but rather because he showed some potential, that is, the ability to control blockbusters.
The later "No Man's Land" and "The Great Gold Robbery" also confirmed this. finally let Ning Hao succeed in ascending to the position, and achieved the position of a big director on the same level as Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Yimou and others.
For such people, a strong investment will not make much difference.
If he thinks your script is bad enough, then even if you invest a billion or be a complete layman, he won't take the film.
Because for him, fame is more important than money.
As long as his reputation is established, he will not lack these hundreds of millions of investments in the future.
That's why Cui Zhengyuan emphasized that my brother didn't come casually, he knows you.
Now you should be relieved, right?
Ning Hao was indeed deep in thought, although his face was calm, but the rapid rolling of his eyes still revealed the fact that he was calculating.
However, after some time, he still refused Cui Zhengyuan's invitation. "I'm sorry Executive Cui, although I am honored by your attention, but I have now joined Mr. Andy Lau's jihua, so I can't give up halfway."
Ning Hao used a credit problem to reject Cui Zhengyuan, but Cui Zhengyuan understood the key at the first time.
It's not so much that Ning Hao is a trustworthy person, but that he values Andy Lau's name more.
Although internationally, Cui Zhengyuan has been in the limelight in the past two years. But this is China, and in this land, he is far from Andy Lau compared to him.
Just think about it, when Ning Hao's movie was promoted, was the name of Andy Lau's investment attractive or the name of Korean company investment?
Fools know that it must be Andy Lau.
Even if Cui Zhengyuan is famous in China, how can he compare with the ageless idol Andy Lau?
This is the result of more than 20 years of hard work, and it is not something that an outsider like him can compare.
Ning Hao naturally understood this, so he resolutely refused in the face of a potentially greater investment temptation.
Fortunately, Cui Zhengyuan likes to plan things first, and he has expected this situation. So he waved his hand, stopping Ning Hao's intention to say anything more. "What about this matter, Ning Daoxian shouldn't refuse so quickly. Let me give you a phone call and maybe our cooperation will continue. ”
Seeing Cui Zhengyuan take out his mobile phone in front of him, Ning Hao was a little dazed.
He can't think of any other way for the other party to cooperate, can he use the relationship to force himself?
Don't be kidding, I'm an idle cloud and wild crane. Those executive powers are not very binding on themselves.
As for the key figures in the distribution, supervision, and release of the film?
Please, no one is really brain-dead, and they will card their own people for the sake of a foreigner.
It's about the country's reputation, and who would dare to do that?
When Andy Lau protests up, the relevant responsible person will definitely not be able to eat and walk around.
Not to mention Ning Hao's whimsical heart, Cui Zhengyuan's phone was quickly connected. "Hey, Brother Hua, I'm Cui Zhengyuan. Haha, yes, it's me. What are you up to? Got time to come to the capital? Yeah. There are some cooperation matters that I want to talk to you face-to-face. Would you like to cooperate? ”
Ning Hao's face changed, and then he felt a little incredible.
Of course, he could hear that Cui Zhengyuan's phone call was made to Andy Lau.
Unexpectedly, this Korean's travel is so extensive, and he doesn't need to make an appointment, but he has a private call with Andy Lau directly.
Don't?
He was not stupid, and suddenly thought of a possibility.
Since the other party contacted Andy Lau, he also put forward the idea of cooperation.
So......
If this is the case, he Ning Hao estimates that he will wake up laughing when he dreams.
The tripartite cooperation between China, Hong Kong and South Korea is guided by him. Among the investors, there are also two great powers such as Andy Lau and Cui Zhengyuan.
If that's the case, I didn't say it, no matter what the quality of this movie is, at least it can catch people's attention in the early stages.
Besides. If you have your own director, you can change the script even if it is bad, right?
He still has this self-confidence.
From this, he suddenly thought of one thing, that is, the movie "Ink Attack" that Andy Lau is currently filming.
Although the shooting is not finished yet. But people like him still have access to a lot of inside information.
This movie is known as a tripartite cooperation between China, Japan and South Korea, and the Korean investment company is not A.P Company.
As soon as he thought of this, Ning Hao was even more sure of the purpose of Cui Zhengyuan's call.
Since I was able to cooperate with Andy Lau for the first time. Then it's not unusual to do it again.
The more he thought about it, the more eager Ning Hao's mind became.
At this time, Cui Zhengyuan ended the call, and after putting away his mobile phone, he said to Ning Hao: "Director Ning, I believe you also heard it, I contacted Brother Hua just now." He is currently filming in Hengdian, but tomorrow's class will come, and we will talk again. Here, let me ask in advance, if we A.P Company and Brother Hua have reached a cooperation agreement, then Director Ning doesn't know if it is feasible for you to direct? ”
Ning Hao smiled and nodded affirmatively: "If that's the case, then it's naturally no problem." In fact, to be honest, I have admired Executive Cui for a long time, and if I have the opportunity to cooperate, of course, it is the most haode. ”
Can you cooperate with Andy Lau?
In Cui Zhengyuan's view, this is not a problem at all.
After all, Andy Lau's jihua is very expensive, although if the work shot by the director is popular, the return will be considerable.
But if someone shares the risk, I believe he will still be happy.
Moreover, now that the cooperation between the two sides is very pleasant, Andy Lau will definitely want to go further.
What's more, Ning Hao is not an important person, and he can't decide the box office alone.
Even if the cooperation with A.P fails, it doesn't hurt.
Many factors are gathered together, and it is destined that this cooperation will definitely not be able to run away.
With this confidence, Cui Zhengyuan signaled, and Zheng Xinghuai took out the script of "Crazy Stone" from his briefcase.
After Cui Zhengyuan took it, he handed it to Ning Hao. "This is the script given by our company, Director Ning, you can take a look at it in advance. If there is something unreasonable and imperfect, you can make the next correction. After all, when it comes to filming, you're the expert. ”
Before the cooperation is negotiated, it is actually taboo to watch the script.
But just like Cui Zhengyuan's self-confidence, Ning Hao also knows that this cooperation is estimated to be impossible to escape.
So I took the script without any burden, and said cheerfully: "Okay, I'll take it back and study it well." Here, I wish us a happy cooperation in the future. ”
"Happy working together!" Cui Zhengyuan got up to send him off. (To be continued......)