Chapter 281 Investing in low-cost web dramas
A year and a half ago, during Rising Star.
Wang Huajun was originally teammates with Fang Xing and worked together several times.
However, Wang Huajun studied classical dance, and Fang Xing couldn't help him in this regard.
Therefore, in the end, Wang Huajun chose to join the glacier limited group and made his debut as a group.
From a rational point of view, there was nothing wrong with his choice.
Joining a limited group is theoretically helpful for his development.
After all, the limited troupe can give him a lot of opportunities to perform.
At the beginning, he had a deep chat with Fang Xing, and Fang Xing also supported his debut as a group.
Afterward.
Before the camp battle in the finals, Wang Huajun unexpectedly saw that Chaoyin Culture was playing ghosts, so he sent a WeChat message to Fang Xing.
The WeChat content at that time was:
[Captain, yesterday I accidentally saw Chen Zhiyou of your team, meeting Liu Rongxuan in the café under the Chaoyin Culture Office Building. I don't know what they're talking about, but after thinking about it, I thought it would be better to remind you. 】
At that time, Chen Zhiyou was a member of the Fire Team, that is, in the camp finals, he was a member of Fang Xing's team and wanted to cooperate on the stage together.
Later, the matter was clarified.
It turned out that the contract between Chen Zhiyou and the original brokerage company was about to expire.
Liu Rongxuan, the artist director of Chaoyin Culture, used a well-paid contract to buy Chen Zhiyou and let him make a ghost on the stage and destroy the final stage of the Fire Team.
Because of Wang Huajun's WeChat, Fang Xing knew about it in advance.
In the end, Chen Zhiyou was taken away by his brokerage company, and Fang Xing didn't inquire about the rest of the matter.
Originally, Fang Xing thought that this matter was over.
But when I saw Wang Huajun today, I learned that he was suppressed by Chaoyin Culture, and he was arranged to take on this kind of job of dancing for seven or eight hours a day and only a few hundred yuan for pay.
Moreover, Wang Huajun cannot refuse these jobs.
Because Chaoyin Culture's limited group contract is very harsh, the artist has no right to refuse, otherwise Chaoyin Culture can sue him at any time and make him pay liquidated damages.
Therefore, even if Wang Huajun doesn't want to take these jobs, he can only grit his teeth and jump.
"Your agency, don't you care?" Fang Xing thought for a moment and asked more.
With the jobs that Wang Huajun has taken over now, the daily remuneration is only a few hundred yuan, and his brokerage company can't make money at all.
Brokerage companies can't make money, so they can't just do it.
Wang Huajun smiled helplessly and replied: "My agency is just a small company, and it has a little bit of resources in dance, which is not comparable to Chaoyin culture." ”
Fang Xing understood what was going on as soon as he heard it.
There are countless ways for a large company like Chaoyin Culture to make small companies in the entertainment industry obedient, whether it is direct pressure or exchange of resources, they can achieve their goals.
Now what happened to Wang Huajun, in the final analysis, has something to do with Fang Xing.
It's just that his limited group contract with Chaoyin Culture hasn't ended yet, so he can't help if he wants to.
Fang Xing thought for a moment and asked, "How long is your limited group contract?" ”
"More than four months to go." Wang Huajun saw a glimmer of hope in his eyes, and when he looked at Fang Xing, he was very glad that he had a good relationship with Fang Xing.
In fact.
He has been excluded from Chaoyin Culture for more than a year.
For such a long time, the jobs I took were all those that were tiring and couldn't make money.
In the past year or so, he has occasionally wondered what would have happened if he hadn't sent that WeChat message to Fang Xing?
He is just an ordinary person, and when life is hard, he will also desire to live better.
People seek advantage and avoid harm, and he is the same.
If he hadn't sent that WeChat at the beginning, it would be difficult to say whether he would have won or lost the final camp, but at least he would not have been suppressed so much by Chaoyin Culture.
It's impossible to be popular, but at least it doesn't have to be so hard.
More than four months is not a long time, but it is not a short time.
Fang Xing thought for a moment and said, "Come to me after the contract is over." ”
Wang Huajun finally heard this, and the stone hanging in his heart fell.
Now, he didn't doubt Fang Xing's ability in the slightest.
It can be said that as long as they are teammates who have a good relationship with Fang Xing, they can be regarded as popular now.
Like Guo Keda, for top superstars, it is only an average popularity, but for eighteenth-tier artists, Guo Keda's popularity has been their lifelong pursuit.
That's right, after Guo Keda's song "Two Butterflies" became popular, the commercial performance received by this song alone has earned eight figures, and it has a lot of stamina.
Lu Ming, Shao Yu, and even the KDA girl group of Shen Xiyin's group later were in a similar situation.
To say that there is no envy must be false.
Wang Huajun is very envious, but these songs are given to him, and it is difficult for him to sing well, because he is learning to dance, and he is really not good at singing.
Of course, Wang Huajun didn't doubt Fang Xing's ability at all now, as long as Fang Xing was willing to help him, there were countless ways.
Wang Huajun clenched his fists, nodded vigorously and said, "Okay, thank you...... Captain. ”
Fang Xing showed a smile at him, reached out and patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Next time we get together, my ......"
Talking and pointing at the comic show.
Of course Wang Huajun knew what it meant, Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er came out to play, of course they couldn't talk for too long.
"Okay, next time." Wang Huajun hurriedly nodded in agreement.
"Then I'll go first."
Fang Xing said goodbye to Lu Xiang'er, and settled the account at the front desk when he left.
……
During the whole chat, Lu Xianger actually didn't understand very well.
Because of the events during the "Rising Star" period, Lu Xianger didn't know.
Regarding "Tomorrow's Star", Lu Xianger knows all the things from the feature film of the show.
Therefore, she doesn't know about the Chaoyin Culture Limited Group Contract, as well as Wang Huajun's WeChat leaking the Chaoyin Culture conspiracy.
And these things are not suitable to be put on the table.
Therefore, when Fang Xing and Wang Huajun chatted, they only clicked to the point, and mentioned it in a way that everyone could hear, and did not talk about the details.
So Lu Xiang'er was confused and asked curiously: "He was also your teammate before, and it seems that his career is not very satisfactory." ”
"Well, it's been suppressed. It's normal, offending big companies in the entertainment industry is basically the result. Fang Xing sighed.
Lu Xiang'er frowned and said strangely: "No, you don't seem to have offended a big company." ”
Fang Xing stretched out his hand to pinch her, and said with a smile: "So, now you know how powerful your boyfriend is, right?" ”
Lu Xiang'er rolled her eyes and complained: "Okay, okay, you're the best." ”
Fang Xing hugged her little waist and began to rub oil: "Come and kiss one, and immediately find a way to help you save the company." ”
Lu Xianger pursed her lips and held back a smile, stood on tiptoe, and touched her mask twice.
After visiting the comic con, I was a little tired.
The two didn't want to eat out either, so they simply went home and ordered takeout.
On the way home by taxi.
Lu Xiang'er opened her mobile phone and glanced at it, and asked: "The bank has allocated more than 9 million, plus the pocket money I saved, almost 10 million." What kind of project is this going to invest in? ”
Fang Xing thought about it seriously for a moment and said, "Why don't you vote for a TV series." ”
Lu Xiang'er frowned and thought for a while, and said: "But the current investment in TV dramas is very high, what can I do with 10 million?" ”
Fang Xing was also thinking about this problem: "Then you can only invest in a low-cost webcast drama." ”
However, even if it is a low-cost webcast, in fact, 10 million is not enough.
The current online dramas, which are a little more decent, also start at 30 million.
There are less than 30 million online dramas, and the filming effect is not good.
Of course, there are also some skits with ridiculously small investment, but they are relatively popular.
But it's usually a comedy skit.
This kind of funny short drama, in fact, the actor is the key.
So to make it, it depends on fate, if you can't find a comedian with an audience, it may not be popular.
In fact, Lu Xianger also thought about using this 10 million investment project to make a little more money, so she also checked a little information about online dramas.
She sighed: "Even if it's an online drama, 10 million is not enough." ”
Fang Xing stretched out his hand and poked her forehead: "I'll cast the rest, let's invest in a joint venture web drama." ”
Lu Xiang'er didn't think about it, and nodded directly in agreement: "Okay, I'll listen to you." ”
"You agreed so quickly, aren't you afraid of losing money? Investing is not always profitable. Fang Xing stared into her eyes with interest.
Lu Xiang'er spread her hands and said, "Then what can be done?" If you make money, you might be able to save my dad's company, but if you don't try it, you won't have a chance at all. ”
"It seems like that's the case, you're quite calm." Fang Xing felt that Lu Xiang'er's mentality was much more mature than before.
Lu Xiang'er reached out and hugged Fang Xing's arm, pillowed her head on her shoulder, and said leisurely: "People always have to grow up. ”
When eating.
The two continued to talk about investing in TV series.
"What kind of drama are we going to pitch?" Lu Xianger asked.
"Now that online dramas are easier to become popular, suspense may be better." Fang Xing thought about answering after thinking.
"Hasn't comedy been hot lately?" Lu Xianger has watched several low-cost comedies during this time, and the popularity is not bad.
This trend of comedy was actually brought up by "Wulin Gaiden".
However, none of the comedies made by these film and television companies can surpass "Wulin Gaiden".
Not to mention surpassing "Wulin Gaiden", "Wulin Gaiden" has been on the air for more than half a year, and now it is still hanging on the first place on the list of Penguin video comedy TV series.
The new comedy, that is, the days when a large number of advertisements were placed, is expected to surpass "Wulin Gaiden" and take the first place on the comedy list.
In less than a week, "Wulin Gaiden" will return to the first place on the list again.
Lu Xianger felt at first that "Wulin Gaiden" was so popular, and it was likely that another comedy would also be popular.
However, Fang Xing has already filmed "Wulin Gaiden", and he does not plan to make another film of the same type in the near future.
If you want to invest in a new drama, then come to something different.
In fact, Fang Xing's favorite genre in watching movies and TV series is actually suspense and brain-burning.
Since you want to shoot a low-cost web drama, suspense is a good choice.
"I want to try suspense, would you like to try it?" Fang Xing looked at her and asked seriously.
After all, it is an investment of 10 million, and this is Lu Xianger's entire net worth, and even sold all the properties in her name.
If this investment loses, then her situation will be even more embarrassing, so it is better to ask her what she thinks.
Lu Xiang'er didn't think much about it, nodded and agreed: "Okay, I listen to you." ”
Fang Xing reminded: "Don't you need to ask your parents' opinions? ”
Lu Xiang'er pursed her lips and squeaked: "It's okay, I can call the shots in this matter." ”
Fang Xing had already guessed what was going on, and said solemnly: "You secretly sold the house, right?" That's not good, after you go back, talk to your parents seriously about investing in TV dramas. Otherwise, they should suspect me of fooling you. ”
"No, it won't." Lu Xiang'er shook her head, looking unconcerned.
"You have to let your parents know." Fang Xing's tone became serious.
Lu Xiang'er nodded and agreed, "Okay, I'll tell them when I go back." ”
……
After eating.
Fang Xing began to write a script, preparing to shoot a suspenseful low-cost web drama.
After Lu Xianger went home, she sat down with her parents seriously to talk about investing in the filming, and told them about the sale of the house, and said that she had grown up and knew what she was doing.
At the beginning, Lu's father and Lu's mother were a little surprised and a little angry when they heard that their daughter had sold the house under their name.
Because this house, the reason why it is placed in Lu Xianger's name is to prevent the current situation.
As long as Lu Xianger has this house in his name, even if the company goes bankrupt, his future life will be guaranteed.
However, now that the house has been sold, if the reinvestment fails, the Lu family's situation will be even more difficult.
Lu Xianger didn't want to tell her parents at first, but she knew that her parents would be worried.
However, now that she has thought about investing in online dramas, she patiently explained to her parents and said that she has grown up and can learn to be independent.
This matter has been considered a prelude, and the house has been sold.
Even if this 10 million is invested in the company, it will not be able to reverse the situation, and investing in online dramas may have a turnaround.
Moreover, this investment was made by Fang Xing with him.
has the record-breaking phenomenal TV series "Wulin Gaiden", which really gives Lu's father a little more confidence.
In the end, Lu's father and Lu's mother agreed with Lu Xiang'er's decision and asked her to give it a try.
……
After a few days of preparation, Fang Xing wrote the first draft of the script.
The first draft of the script was rough, but it was enough as a script in the early stages of preparation.
Because of the connections of "Wulin Gaiden", Fang Xing now wants to form a crew, which is very easy.
Basically, when the news is released, there will be countless crew members who want to join.
Three days later, Fang Xing announced the news of this low-cost web drama in the name of Ark Culture.
For a time, many film and television companies approached, hoping to invest.
Fang Xing's investment plan this time is 30 million, and there is no need for so much investment from film and television companies.
In addition, Penguin Video, Pea Video, and other three major video platforms also want to invest.
Since this is a low-cost online drama, it will definitely be broadcast on the video platform.
If you accept an investment in a video platform, there is a lot to talk about in the broadcast contract.
For example, you can get more promotion resources and more promotion activities.
Due to the last time "Wulin Gaiden" was born, Penguin Video crushed the other two major video platforms for a whole year.
Therefore, Fang Xing announced the new project this time, and Li Xueying, vice president of Penguin Video, personally led a team to the company to discuss cooperation, and offered very generous conditions.
And Penguin Video has only one purpose, as long as the exclusive broadcast right, everything else can be discussed.
In the end, Fang Xing took 10 million investment from Penguin Video, signed the exclusive broadcast right to Penguin Video, and got 70% of the interstitial advertising and CPM sharing.
Moreover, all the heavyweight promotion resources are written on the contract.
In addition, there is also the advertising placement of advertisers, the project has not yet started filming, and Memory has earned tens of millions of advertising fees.
Of course, in terms of product placement, Fang Xing is still very restrained.
Absolutely no blunt implantation, only the products that will appear in the play will be advertised.
(End of chapter)
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