Wei Xiaolin, 36 years old, was born in the Literature Department of Huaxia Drama Academy.

Although he graduated from the Department of Literature, Wei Xiaolin didn't have much interest in writing scripts, copywriting or anything, so after graduation, he joined the film and television industry and began to play tricks, and later found that he really had no acting talent and began to turn behind the scenes, until he was thirty years old before he got a position as an assistant director.

It took another three years for Wei Xiaolin to become an assistant director.

After studying with two veteran directors for three years, Wei Xiaolin felt that he could already direct a movie independently, but he always found such an opportunity. Because he participated in the filming of costume films, obviously no investor was willing to give him such an opportunity. So when Wei Xiaolin knew that someone wanted to invite a director to cooperate, he hesitated and finally was willing to come and meet that old white......

"To put it simply, it's to co-direct a martial arts film!"

After greetings, Sun Peng got straight to the point and explained straightforwardly: "Because I don't have any directing experience, I haven't even finished the directing training class of the Beijing Film Academy, so I need an experienced director to help!" ”

"Martial arts films? Like the Battle of the Warehouse? ”

The corners of his mouth curved a small arc, and the young and handsome Wei Xiaolin asked with a smile.

Before coming to see Sun Peng, Wei Xiaolin naturally knew everything about Lao Bai, and Wei Xiaolin studied the short film "Battle of the Warehouse" many times, and every time he watched it, he felt very enjoyable, otherwise how could he easily agree?

"Well, sort of."

Raising his eyebrows slightly, Sun Peng nodded with a smile: "However, "The Battle of the Warehouse" can only be regarded as an experiment, and this "Dragon Gate Inn" can be regarded as a real attempt, and it ...... To be honest, I have a lot of ambition, but my ability and ambition are completely disproportionate, so I really need a really capable director to help! ”

Because he was very satisfied with Wei Xiaolin's resume, Sun Peng's words were very calm.

"New Dragon Gate Inn", a martial arts classic by Tsui Hark and Cheng Xiaodong, can be said to be one of the pioneering masterpieces of the new school of martial arts movies. Most of the plot of the film takes place in the small space of the Dragon Gate Inn, but the audience does not feel bored or bored at all, and they do not feel tired visually. The reason for this is that in addition to the tension and fun of the plot setting, the director's balance of various forces, as well as the use of day and night light, and even the change of the inn decoration in the later marriage section are all important reasons for maintaining visual changes.

No matter how many times he asked himself, Sun Peng's answer was that he couldn't shoot it himself!

Even if he copied the picture in his memory little by little, Sun Peng felt that he couldn't do it, because his experience was too bad. Not to mention that the performances of Zhou Huai'an and Jin Jiyu need experienced directors to train, and Sun Peng still lacks such ability.

It has nothing to do with talent, and no experience is complete.

Obviously, Sun Peng's calmness won Wei Xiaolin's favor, and after a moment of silence, he smiled and said, "Teacher Sun, can you read your script first?" ”

"Hehe, of course it's fine!"

Sun Peng, who had been prepared for a long time, immediately took out a few pieces of paper and handed them to Wei Xiaolin, and said with a smile: "Mr. Wei, this is a short version of the script, but everything that should be expressed has been expressed, you can take a look at it first." “

"Okay, give me ten minutes!"

Wei Xiaolin didn't talk much nonsense, and just looked through it carefully. For an experienced director, the script is the most attractive, and Wei Xiaolin quickly immersed himself in it after turning the first page.

And then......

Kong Xiangcheng, an agent who knew Wei Xiaolin's temperament, smiled and chatted with Sun Peng's sister and brother.

After getting a little familiar, Kong Xiangcheng asked very politely: "Mr. Sun, take the liberty of asking, if this movie is co-directed by the two of you, how will we put Xiaolin's position at that time?" “

"Director, the director alongside me!"

After a slight hesitation, Sun Peng said calmly: "Although most of the content needs to be executed by Mr. Wei, all the action scenes will be completed by me, and most of the other sub-scenes will also be designed by me, so we are tied as directors, what do you think?" “

"Hmm...... No problem! “

After thinking about it for a while, Kong Xiangcheng nodded with satisfaction.

Such an arrangement is very reasonable, and Kong Xiangcheng can't think of a reason to oppose it. In fact, the worst result before coming was that Sun Peng was only willing to give the title of an assistant director, in that case, Kong Xiangcheng might have to struggle a little, but if he tied with director Dehua, it would be no problem.

After taking a deep breath, Kong Xianglin continued: "Mr. Sun, what about the director's fee? “

"Hehe, how much was Mr. Wei's previous salary?"

did not directly answer Kong Xiangcheng's question, Sun Peng asked with a smile.

"This ......"

After hesitating for a moment, Kong Xiangcheng gritted his teeth and said: "We Xiaolin have only been assistant directors before, so the remuneration is not very high, and the latest one is about two million!" ”

After finishing speaking, Kong Xianglin's mood was a little apprehensive.

Since it was a negotiation of conditions, of course he wanted to quietly add a little price, but this time he added it a bit ruthlessly, directly from 800,000 to 2 million. So as soon as the words came out, his heart jumped, and he carefully observed the changes in Sun Peng's expression.

"Two million?"

After hearing this number, Sun Peng's brows furrowed slightly.

This price is much higher than what he knows!

Before Sun Peng could speak, Sun Ya next to him spoke: "Hehe, Mr. Kong, this number is not low!" The total investment of our "Dragon Gate Inn" is only 30 million, is your director fee a bit high? ”

If it is a well-known director, this salary is not only not high, but low.

But has Wei Xiaolin ever been a director? He used to be an assistant director in the film industry, who would pay an assistant director two million? Is this guy joking?

"Thirty million? Is it only 30 million? ”

After listening to Sun Ya's words, Kong Xiangcheng's eyes suddenly widened.

So low?

Now any low-budget comedy costs twenty or thirty million, right? This old white teacher is so famous, and it only costs 30 million to make a movie? In recent years, the salaries of actors who have a little coffee position are in the millions, if you come to three or four......

The cost of 30 million, can you do it?

"Hehe, that's just the initial estimated cost."

Smiling slightly, Sun Peng nodded and said, "I plan to use newcomers or some big supporting actors for the main roles, so I don't need too much salary." As for the scenes, most of the scenes in the movie take place in an inn, and one or two million will be built, and it really doesn't cost much to add costumes and props...... Of course, this is a preliminary budget, and it can be added at any time if needed. ”

"Uh...... Hehe. ”

Regarding Sun Peng's answer, Kong Xiangcheng couldn't react other than laughing.

But when he knew that the budget was only 30 million, he was actually secretly regretting it. Although Wei Xiaolin needs a chance, it's not such an opportunity? When I was an assistant director in the past few years, which one was not a work with an investment of hundreds of millions? Not to mention that the recent investment in a costume giant is nearly 400 million, and the domestic box office alone is estimated to be above 1 billion, and now he is directing a low-cost movie with only 30 million......

Is it an opportunity, or is it a smear on your resume?

Subconsciously glanced at Wei Xiaolin, who was burying his head in the script next to him, Kong Xiangcheng quickly made up his mind. Although this old white teacher is very famous, and now he is also popular in the entertainment industry, he is just a newcomer after all. If Xiao Lin feels that the script is average or not good enough, he must be a villain and directly refuse their invitation!

"In this way, two million is two million!"

Just when Kong Xiangcheng's heart was spinning several thoughts, Sun Peng suddenly smiled and said: "If Mr. Wei is satisfied with the script, I agree to the salary of two million, but the follow-up dividends will be gone." “

"Huh? It's true? “

Hearing Sun Peng's words, Kong Xiangcheng was stunned for a moment.

He really didn't think about dividends or anything, after all, Wei Xiaolin, who has only been an assistant director, has the qualifications to share? But Sun Peng agreed to a salary of two million so happily...... What a surprise!

"Hehe, of course it's true!"

Sun Peng waved his hand to suppress the second sister who was a little anxious, and then smiled: "But it's still the same sentence, if Mr. Wei agrees to co-direct with me, you must take my script as the core, and if the two have different opinions during filming, you must also take me as the main thing." “

"This ......"

"Desert Jinsha, chivalrous!"

Just when Kong Xiangcheng was depressed, Wei Xiaolin, who had turned the last page, suddenly let out a long sigh and raised his head to look at Sun Peng: "Teacher Sun, your script ...... Well written! “