"Fang Xing, are you free tomorrow? Yan Lan and I made an appointment with the person in charge of the selection department of Pea Video for dinner, if you have time, come together. ”

After the first forty episodes of "Wulin Gaiden" were cut, He Rongchang invited the senior management of Pea Video to watch the film, so there was this dinner.

Fang Xing has confidence in "Wulin Gaiden", but He Rongchang is actually still not confident.

He Rongchang is not unconfident in the quality of "Wulin Gaiden".

This drama was filmed by him, and it is the hard work of more than 200 people in the whole crew.

He was very satisfied with the show, even beyond what he expected at the beginning.

However, he is not confident about the prospects of sitcoms.

Therefore, he asked the post-editing team to cut out the first 40 episodes first and look around for a broadcast platform.

Pea Video is one of the top three video websites in China.

The feature of this website is that it has cooperation with foreign film companies, so there are many resources of foreign film and television dramas on the website.

Of course, relying only on foreign film and television drama resources in China will not be able to make the three major video websites.

Foreign film and television drama resources can only be regarded as the additional competitiveness of Pea Video.

Their film selection department usually competes for domestic film and television dramas.

He Rongchang has worked hard in the film and television industry for many years, and he still has some connections.

So I asked someone to introduce and met the person in charge of the selection department of Pea Video.

A few days ago, the selection department of Pea Video had already watched the first forty episodes of "Wulin Gaiden" and had the intention of cooperating, so there was this dinner.

In fact, from Fang Xing's point of view, he is not in a hurry about when "Wulin Gaiden" will be broadcast.

However, this drama is the work of the whole crew after all.

Everyone is very happy to have met a reliable crew, so they are very serious when they work.

And after the show is broadcast, if the broadcast data is good, the whole crew will have red envelopes.

The crew is busy day and night, saying that it is too fake to say that it is for art, and they still want to make money to support their families.

While making money to support his family, when he encounters a reliable crew, he will use more heart.

Therefore, Fang Xing also agreed with He Rongchang's idea of finding a broadcast platform as soon as possible.

The next day.

At six o'clock in the evening.

Fang Xing came to the Cloisonne Hotel in advance, first met with He Rongchang and Yan Lan, and then had dinner with the person in charge of the selection department of Pea Video.

The person in charge of the selection of Pea Video has not yet arrived, and the three of them chatted first.

Fang Xing, the person in charge of the selection department of this Pea Video is called Feng Changhao, who was the first to propose the introduction of foreign film and television resources in the early years, so that Pea Video has a firm foothold in China. This person still has a little vision, but I heard that this person is not a fuel-efficient lamp, so when the talks and cooperation are concerned, take it easy. ”

He Rongchang was worried that Fang Xing was young and had no negotiation experience, which would affect cooperation, so he would first mention it.

Fang Xing was still very modest when he got along with capable people, and nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll listen more, watch more, and learn more." ”

It's almost seven o'clock.

Feng Changhao, the person in charge of Pea Video's film selection, walked into the private room with his assistant, secretary, and several subordinates from the film selection department.

He Rongchang immediately got up to greet him: "Welcome Mr. Feng." ”

Feng Changhao glanced around, saw that there were only three people, pressed his hand and said, "You're welcome, sit down, sit down and talk." ”

When the guests arrived, Yan Lan took the initiative to get up and let the waiter serve the food.

Feng Changhao obviously often entertains all kinds of dinners, and his words and deeds are very in line with the wine table culture: "Let Director He break the fee, I still have a bottle of Patus here, just so that everyone can taste it." ”

Patus is a top wine brand and is more expensive than a whole table of dishes.

When He Rongchang heard Feng Changhao's words, his eyes were stunned for a moment.

However, he quickly smiled and said: "How can you let Mr. Feng break the bank, we are already preparing to have wine, Mr. Feng should not dislike it." ”

When He Rongchang said this, he glanced sideways at Yan Lan.

Yan Lan is also a person who has seen a big scene, of course she understands what Feng Changhao meant by what he said just now.

So, she stood up and said, "I'll go and see if the red wine is sobered up, I specially told the waiter that it will take half an hour to sober up." ”

As she spoke, she walked out of the private room and went to arrange the wine.

Fang Xing saw Yan Lan go out, and probably guessed what was going on.

In fact, they did prepare red wine for this dinner, but it was not a precious red wine, it was a domestic winery, and the quality was not bad.

However, the price is only about five hundred.

But as soon as Feng Changhao opened his mouth just now, he said that there was a bottle of Patus here.

If this wine is imported, it will cost tens of thousands.

Today, it was He Rongchang who took the lead in inviting Feng Changhao to dinner, and he was looking for a broadcast platform for "Wulin Gaiden".

From a certain point of view, it is actually a request from Feng Changhao.

In this case, can you ask Feng Changhao to ask for this bottle of Patus?

However, Feng Changhao has already spoken, if his appetite is not satisfied, how can he talk about the cooperation in the future?

Therefore, He Rongchang threw Yan Lan a look and asked her to go out to arrange red wine.

Didn't wait long.

Yan Lan led the waiter back and brought a bottle of Patus.

After Feng Changhao saw this bottle of red wine, he showed a satisfied smile, and felt that He Rongchang was still good.

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors.

The two sides gradually got to the point.

In fact, He Rongchang is still a director who focuses on filming, although he occasionally has dinners, but in essence, he still hopes to talk about business:

"Mr. Feng, the quality of this sitcom we filmed is still okay. I've also seen your selection department, so let's talk about cooperation intentions tonight. ”

Feng Changhao smiled and said, "Director He is really urgent. ”

He Rongchang said frankly: "The whole crew is waiting for this drama to eat." ”

Feng Changhao put down his chopsticks and thought for a moment before saying: "The quality of this film is passing, but you also know the problem, the prospects of sitcoms are not very good now." ”

He Rongchang nodded and agreed: "The market for sitcoms is indeed average now, but the more times like this, the more you need an influential work to open up the situation." ”

Feng Changhao waved his hand and said: "It is no longer the era of small-cost dramas in the past. Ten years ago, your sitcom would have sold for a good price. However, times are different.

"Ten or twenty years ago, why did sitcoms have popularity?

"It's not because the audience likes it, but because the cost is low and it's easy to recoup the cost.

"It's different now, and now it's in the blockbuster era.

"Last year's historical drama "Anhe Palace" invested 700 million.

"This year, the S+ Xianxia production "Mirror Flowers and Water Moon" cooperated by Ruide Film and Jade Bird Media has invested 900 million.

"In the blockbuster era, what is lacking is not investment, and there is no need to deduct and search to save money.

"The market is big, even if you invest seven or eight hundred million, as long as you spend money to smash the special effects of the film, you will have to make money.

"In the past, the advantage of sitcoms was that they were low-cost, but now this advantage is not very useful."

He Rongchang frowned, and couldn't help but argue: "Sitcom is a unique form of performance, which has nothing to do with the level of investment. ”

Feng Changhao smiled, didn't refute, took out a review rating table, and said, "You guys first take a look at the rating of Pea Video review." ”

He Rongchang took it and took a look, and the expression on his face couldn't tell whether he was happy or frustrated.

Yan Lan took the rating sheet from He Rongchang, and Fang Xing leaned over to take a look.

The rating given on the rating chart is "B-"

This means that the rating of "Wulin Gaiden" on Pea Video is the lower level in the B grade.

There are two systems for the rating of TV series.

Usually, film and television companies promote A-level and S-level productions, talking about the total investment in this project.

Usually, the investment of less than 50 million is B-level, 50 million to 100 million is A-level, and the drama with more than 100 million investment is S-level.

If the investment is more than 300 million, then it is S+ level.

The rating here refers to the investment.

However, video websites and TV stations will not be willing to pay for a drama because of a large investment.

There are too many examples of big investments making bad movies.

So, wait for the film and television company to shoot the TV series.

The film selection department and review department of TV stations, video websites and other platforms will conduct a rating after watching this drama.

This rating will determine whether TV stations and video websites will buy this film.

If there is an intention to cooperate, the rating will also affect the mode of cooperation, as well as the proportion of account sharing.

The three major video websites will have different sharing models for TV series with different ratings.

For S-rated TV series, the producer can get 70% of the account.

60% for A grades.

Only 50% for B grades.

Class C can only be broadcast for free, with advertising shares, but no member on-demand shares.

Now Pea Video's rating for "Wulin Gaiden" is B minus, which is a bit low.

He Rongchang frowned and asked, "Is it only B minus?" ”

Feng Changhao sighed and said, "Director He, let's tell you the truth." If I don't highly recommend it, the rating might fall to a C grade. ”

He Rongchang smiled, a little unhappy in his heart, but he didn't show it, and asked, "Then how do Peas plan to cooperate?" ”

Feng Changhao replied: "The senior management of our company has little confidence in this drama, it is my insistence that the senior management agrees to give it a chance."

"So, my idea is that 30 million buys exclusive rights, and if the number of broadcasts reaches 10 million per episode, then pay another 10 million, and if the average number of views per episode reaches 20 million, then pay another 10 million, and so on."

He Rongchang crossed his fingers and did not speak.

Yan Lan squeezed out a smile and asked, "Mr. Feng, our investment in this piece is almost 50 million." You can't recoup your investment with this offer. ”

Feng Changhao said with a smile: "We have been in the film and television industry for decades, don't we know much about the market?" Film and television dramas that lose money every year can make much more money than they make money. ”

At this time.

Fang Xing interjected: "Can't you even broadcast it according to the B-level drama contract?" ”

Feng Changhao smiled: "You still don't understand, I'm helping you recover the cost." For this sitcom, if it is broadcast according to a B-level contract, it will definitely not get 30 million.

"The contract I negotiated for you, even if no one watches this show, you can get at least 30 million, and at least half of the cost will be recovered."

Fang Xing tugged at the corners of his mouth and said: "I think there is a problem with the vision of your film selection department, let alone B-grade, even if you give A-grade rating, I still have to consider whether to cooperate or not." ”

Feng Changhao suddenly frowned, and snorted coldly: "What is your attitude?" As far as you guys are concerned, you still want to be rated A-level, what kind of spring and autumn dreams are you doing? ”

Fang Xing smiled, stood up and said, "I hope that when "Wulin Gaiden" is broadcast, you won't regret it." Also, this red wine, count me as invited. What do you want to drink in the future, just say it, I can't afford it, there's no need to beat around the bush. ”

After saying this, Fang Xing looked at He Rongchang and Yan Lan and said, "Director He, sister, we must have confidence in the drama we shoot with our hearts." ”

Feng Changhao shook his head with mockery on his face, and laughed: "This investment, there is no special effects, and you really think you are the financier?" What do you think? ”

He Rongchang is actually very dissatisfied with Feng Changhao's style.

Seeing that the cooperation had collapsed, and there was no need to continue to stay, the three of them got up and left together.

After leaving the hotel, Yan Lan asked curiously, "Are you really so confident in our drama?" ”

"Yes, confidence."

Fang Xing's tone was very affirmative.

Although I don't know if "Wulin Gaiden" will be unaccustomed to the soil and water in Lanxing, no matter how unaccustomed it is, it will not be belittled like this.

Moreover, even if it is a loss, this drama deserves to be filmed.

……

After Fang Xing and the three of them left the hotel.

A staff member of the pea selection department who followed Feng Changhao squeaked and said: "Mr. Feng, in fact, I have watched all the films, it is really funny." Probably the audience will like it. ”

Feng Changhao glanced at him and said, "What do you mean?" Teach me to do things? ”

"Don't dare, don't dare." The clerk hurriedly waved his hand.

(End of chapter)