"What?" Yu Xian was stunned by Li Ling's basin of cold water, "We may not be able to shoot it, so we have to find an investor." ”

If Yu Xian couldn't understand what Li Ling was saying, he secretly changed the concept and pulled the topic away.

"We can find investors, to be precise, there are not many directors or completely self-funded films. However, your first movie, your debut film, is so expensive, I'm afraid it ......"

Speaking of this, Yu Xian also understands what Li Ling means - no money, can't afford to shoot!

"Isn't it? Tens of millions are not easy to raise, but we have the big IP of "Love Apartment", so with more time to prepare and do more publicity, there should still be hope, isn't it? Yu Xian sent the news over, but he still had no confidence in his heart. After all, his ability is limited to [choreographer], and he only understands the professional knowledge related to it. As for the market in this world, there are certain potential rules or operations, and how they operate, he knows nothing.

"Tens of millions...... Little salted fish, you take it for granted, right? According to your script, it will cost at least 200 million to complete the filming! ”

"Two hundred million?" Yu Xian looked at the shocking numbers on the screen and suddenly lost his mind.

In his memory, the production cost of the two "Journey to the West" in his previous life is rumored to be 25 million Hong Kong dollars. 25 million Hong Kong dollars, converted to Grandpa Mao, will not be much different, but...... Compared to two hundred million, that is not a level of existence at all!

[Why is there such a big difference?!] 】

[It stands to reason that most of the songs used in the film do not exist in this world, and I can arrange and compose the lyrics by myself, saving a lot of money. Where did these two hundred million come from? 】

[The only thing that has changed is the picture effect or something...... Wait a minute! Picture? Right! 】

After a brain storm, Yu Xian suddenly woke up.

The problem is the special effects!

The various pictures, costumes, and special effects of the original "Journey to the West" are quite clumsy. After all, the era is there, and it can't be compared with today, a few decades later. Of course, Yu Xian will not let "Journey to the West" appear on the screen of this world with the sense of picture of the last century. In other words, Yu Xian "renovated" various old parts.

The problem with this renovation is the cost. That's right, if you want to make a well-made and high-quality movie, the cost is definitely not a small amount.

The greater the cost, the greater the risk. After all, low-cost movies are easy to return to, after all, the cost is so much. What's more, Yu Xian has not yet had a finished movie, and some are only achievements in TV series and online dramas. If the investor wants to invest, he will naturally go for money, throwing tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of money to a rookie director who has no historical achievements? Unless the investor is crazy!

[What should I do then?] First...... Set a small goal first and earn him 200 million? 】

The next moment, Yu Xian shook his head and dispelled his absurd thoughts. Let's not say that it is difficult for me to make so much money, even if I make eighty-eight or nine-nine...... What Li Ling said was "at least"! What does "at least" mean? It's "Journey to the West" that is very likely to cost more when it is filmed!

"Gotta finish calf!" Yu Xian made a sighing expression, "You can't let me shoot "Love Apartment 3" or "A Bite of China 2", right?" ”

Yu Xian was already a little resistant when filming "Love Apartment 2", and filming the sequel is certainly the result of the audience's affirmation of the work. However, it is different when there are too many sequels. In the eyes of others, it will be that he can only fry cold rice and dare not innovate.

In addition, in the "Love Apartment" series, the emotional scenes of Hu Yifei and Zeng Xiaoxian have always been a clue to catch the audience's eyes. You must know that the person who plays Hu Yifei is played by Yu Xian's current girlfriend Yan Zimeng. When the drama became popular, there were more people in the audience, and then there was more public opinion, and then there was more public opinion...... It's okay to have a lot of trouble, but it's really wrong......

Well, Yu Xian is just jealous.

"That's definitely not going to work, little salted fish, if you want to step into the film industry, you have to start with movies." Li Ling's news appeared in time, which can be regarded as a shot in the arm for Yu Xian, and it can be regarded as pointing out the way.

Indeed, without taking the first step, without entering the door, Yongyun cannot continue to move forward.

So, here's the question:

"So what kind of movie are we going to make?"

Yu Xian's mind is full of only thinking about making comedy movies, but he can't think of what comedy movies to make. I just got the script of "Journey to the West" on my side, and I naturally think about "Journey to the West" or movies related to Stephen Chow in my previous life.

However, I don't just shoot whatever I want now. What you want to make must be a high-quality film that is low-cost, meets the market demand as much as possible, and is enough to attract money and reputation for yourself.

With such a large number of restrictions piled up, Yu Xian suddenly felt extremely tricky.

"According to the trend of the past few years, the youth love category is the most suitable for us. The cost is not high, and the popularity is still considerable. Li Ling, who is an old Jianghu, quickly gave a proposal.

"Youth love?"

"That's right, it's the kind of bloody love trivia that describes high school students, college students, and so on. It's been very hot in the past few years. Moreover, the requirements for actors are not very high, and there is no need to invite any card stars to help. ”

Looking at the message sent by Li Ling on the screen, Yu Xian took a deep breath and suddenly opened his mouth.

"This 'youth love' movie, to put it bluntly, is actually a memory movie. The audience is the kind of person who has reached a certain age, has entered the society and even is middle-aged. Actors or something, it doesn't matter if you have a smile and your head is full of wrinkles, right? ”

"Poof, little salted fish, you're good enough! But you're right. ”

The so-called "youth" is mostly for audiences who have lost their youth. It sounds ironic, but that's the reality.

"Youth? In love? Yu Xian bit his fingertips and muttered to himself.

"That's right!"

Yu Xian happily slapped his thigh, and then quickly tapped the keyboard: "Let's make a youth comedy movie!" ”

"Youth comedy movies? Little salted fish, you are holding on to comedy and not letting go! Li Ling teased.

"Isn't that right? Anyway, the word comedy is what I brought out! Yu Xian replied without hesitation.

"Now, tell me what kind of plot you want to shoot."

"Well...... Gotta wait for me to write the script. After Yu Xian sent the message, he felt that something was wrong, and added, "Also." ”

“？” Li Ling was even more puzzled, "You little salted fish have a lot of tricks!" ”