In the smoky viewing room, the "end of the play" was finally played on the screen.

However, the watchers of various local film companies were smoking cigarettes, they all frowned, and there was a very strange silence in the room.

At present, the domestic film distribution method has not changed, after all, the trial method of box office sharing has just been implemented.

Even the local film companies have not yet been reorganized into cinema chains, and they continue to use the pyramid structure of provincial companies, city companies, and county companies.

In other words, the power of life and death in domestic film distribution is all in the hands of the provincial company, that is, in the hands of the dozens of filmmakers from the provincial company here.

Unlike later filmmakers, their priority is definitely the commercial element. To be honest, even if they can't understand it, they will judge the lineup cast. This is used to make box office predictions.

Besides, what veteran filmmaker doesn't have a huge amount of reading? Almost all types of movies are about to vomit, and they also know where the selling point is.

However, today's filmmakers, they feel ...... Can't read it?

You must know that these filmmakers are almost all middle-aged and elderly men who came from the era of planned economy. This is understandable. Due to a long-term business trip to watch movies in the capital, it is inconvenient to change to a young and lonely person?

And "Liao Zhai's Flower Fairy" is a very standard fairy puppet film.

When it comes to the plot of this film, in fact, in Li Yuan's eyes, it is an old-fashioned cliché - the bloody story of a scholar and three flower fairy goblins.

The special effects are also very primitive, nothing more than similar to "A Chinese Ghost Story", hanging Gen Weiya flying around. There is not even a five-cent special effect.

The main focus of this film is to sell face and youth. The scholar is Huang Lei, a Nortel boy. The three goblins are also art school students Jiang Qingqing, Jiang Wenli and Liu Dan.

In fact, if you put this kind of youth idol film in a few decades, you will either go to the popular little fresh meat and flowers, or spend a lot of money to buy hot searches. Of course, you can also pretend to be a sixteen-year-old beautiful girl at the age of sixty. (laughs and cries)

Otherwise, just wait to hit the streets!

Therefore, Li Yuan does not have high expectations for the box office performance of this film.

What about a new team? What else can you expect? It's nothing more than seizing a pit position for Liaozhai IP and laying a good foundation for future special effects blockbusters.

However, this youth fairy puppet film has a big problem for those who watch the film.

In the past, it was not that there were no youth romance films in China. Like "Ashima", "Lushan Love" and so on, they are also phenomenal works.

But at least it's also a celebration of innocent and beautiful love, right?

But what kind of hell is this bloody drama in front of you? You love me, I love her, and there's a crush on the side? A moment of sisterhood, a moment of palace fighting? The villain or a blonde and blue-eyed foreign monk?

They're not making a comedy movie, are they?

There are also this kind of monster films (there is no classification of Xianxia films in this period, they are all classified as monster films), and there are shots flying around everywhere? From time to time exposing the white thighs of fragrant shoulders?

As old men, we are all very serious? Ahem. At least in this kind of public place, we must all be serious people!

But more importantly, when the economy was originally planned, these moviegoers were quite conservative. What if I buy more copies and smash them in my hands?

Therefore, no one dares to take risks and no one dares to guarantee this new film genre!

It's better to wait for someone else to make a decision first!

……

I found that the scene seemed a little cold. Sun Shupei and Sun Dao on the side glanced at Li Yuan suspiciously, and the four budding newcomers behind him trembled, shrunken their heads as if they were four little quails.

Director Meng smiled and said, "Let's talk about it!" You'll need a few copies. ”

"Give us two!" Finally someone responded.

At present, one copy is still played in several theaters together. Maybe some older people still have the impression that there were still bicycle runners on the street back then. Sometimes running a movie delays time, and the next movie theater will wait for a few minutes.

The audience in this era is extremely tolerant, and they watch movies with intermissions?

But just two? That is to say, it is very unfavorable.

You know, these are provincial film companies. In addition to big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, two copies can't even be arranged in provincial capitals? Not to mention the prefecture-level cities below.

"Then let's be three!"

"We're poorer there, so it's a bit of a support. Hehe. ”

“……”

Finding that these local film companies didn't seem to give face, Director Meng frowned slightly: "Isn't the distribution system reformed now?" Is the cost of the copy borne by the publisher? ”

In fact, at the beginning, the metaverse was a fee to buy out the qualification of co-productions. The domestic income is owned by the cooperative film studios.

But this time there was a sudden change, so the original agreement had to be re-signed – nominally, it would be distributed domestically by the partner studio, and 25% of the box office revenue would be obtained.

Why nominal? Because except for the dozen or so state-owned film studios, there is no release of film production and distribution rights in China at present.

But in reality, all the publicity and distribution costs, including the production costs of the copy, are all borne by the metaverse.

In other words, the cooperative film studio basically doesn't have to do anything, and can get the box office share minus the publicity and distribution costs, and the remaining 25% of the profit!

Obviously, the new box office sharing system is very beneficial to state-owned film studios.

Although you can get all the domestic income, how much can you earn by selling copies? And you also need to consider the cost of copying, in case the box office hits, it will even lose money.

It's better to ensure the harvest in drought and flood as it is now.

However, the state-owned film studios are very profitable, and those local film companies are at a loss?

Although they reluctantly agreed to the box office sharing system, the provincial film companies will have some resentment.

"Director Meng, we don't have a big business like other people, don't we need a minimum deposit to get a copy?"

The minimum deposit is that the distributor bears the cost of copying, but the film company also needs to give a minimum deposit of several thousand yuan. This minimum deposit is included in the share of the box office share.

This is also a kind of restraint on the film company, preventing them from opening their mouths. Otherwise, we don't need money anyway, so you can give us 100 copies first? Isn't the publisher going to cry and faint in the toilet?

Another person on the side said, "If it's a hit, we can add a copy!" ”

"Leader, I'll give you face, I'll add one here!"

“……”

In the midst of laughter, 34 copies were finally ordered, and nearly half of the provincial companies did not even decide on one. It's a bit of a disgrace, isn't it?

Director Meng was also very helpless. You can't force those provincial film companies.

Li Yuan still doesn't care. Anyway, the investment in this movie is not big. Coupled with the recent additional publicity and distribution costs, the total investment did not exceed 3.5 million.

But things on the scene still need to be done well.

So under the arrangement of Zhang Xi and Du Rusong, they accompanied those filmmakers to "have a light meal".

As for Li Yuan and Sun Shupei? Neither of them had that interest. The main reason is the asymmetry in terms of status. If it's the boss, it's almost the same, do the filmmakers still need to accompany them in person?

Besides, the two of them just need to discuss the new project "Prison Break".

That's right! The director of "Prison Break" is Sun Shupei. He has always been good at praising newcomers. That is to say, there are indeed a few tricks in terms of character building.

Judging from the original history, Sun Shupei and Sun Director have always been a good tool director. Give him a good script, and he will be able to shoot dramas like "Huanzhu Gege" and "Bao Qingtian". Give him a good actor, and he can also leave classic roles like Xiaoyanzi and Bao Qingtian.

Of course, if the script and actors are worse, he also doesn't have the ability to turn decay into magic. So he has always been a second-rate, first-class TV drama director. It's a little worse in terms of creative talent.

Having said that, "Prison Break" itself is a wonderful script with distinct characters. It's easy for Director Sun to play well.

Li Yuan was about to set off with Sun Shupei, but Jiang Qingqing got closer and closer quietly. But before she could speak, Jiang Wenli squeezed to Li Yuan's side: "Brother Yuan, are you going to leave us behind?" ”

Liu Dan also leaned on the other side of Li Yuan: "Take us with you!" We also want to learn more from Director Sun. ”

Seeing Jiang Wenli and Liu Dan, the two of them shook Li Yuan's arms left and right, and Jiang Qingqing's nose behind him was crooked. Is this still a college girl? How can you snort in front of a stinky man? It's shameless.

……

was held hostage by two beautiful young ladies, of course that's from it!

led the four of them to the hotel box that had been booked, and Li Yuan first took a preventive shot: "The project to be discussed later, the main roles in it are not suitable for you." If you are not in a hurry, there will definitely be opportunities for cooperation in the future. If you don't dislike it, there are still many supporting roles to choose from. ”

Huang Lei immediately asked: "Director Li, we can all star." What is this project? ”

The current Huang Lei is not Xu Zhimo, who is popular through half the sky. Including the three girls, they are not picky about their roles.

"It's called "Prison Break", you should know the genre, right?" Li Yuan turned his head and explained to Sun Shupei, "What the actor needs is a man. There are a lot of action scenes in it, and it's hard to find such actors now. ”

"How is Wu Qilong?" Sun Shupei immediately proposed a candidate for a crooked actor.

"As a star, I am eligible, but I am too thin. It can be used as an alternative. In fact, our company contacted Guo Tianwang. His image is more consistent, and his acting skills are also online. It was rejected by his agent. They are only willing to make movies, and they feel that TV series do not meet the coffee position of the king. ”

"Yuanshao, do you have any recommended candidates?"

"I'll be there later. When the time comes, you will palm your eyes. ”

Hearing this, Huang Lei and Jiang Wenli were a little lost. However, they also understand that they are indeed not suitable for the characters in "Prison Break".

However, Jiang Wenli's heart moved: "Brother Yuan, have you arranged a role for Qingqing?" ”

"Uh...... Heroine. Li Yuanhanhu replied, and then hurriedly explained, "There are very few female characters in this. The same goes for the heroine. Ahem. ”

"Wow! Qingqing, congratulations! ”

"Yes! You're all the heroine pull! ”

The smell of plastic immediately filled the box. Seeing Jiang Qingqing's smug expression, Jiang Wenli and Liu Dan were both angry, is this still a deep sisterhood? How can you secretly ask for a role in front of a stinky man? It's shameless!

"Fate is less!" Sun Shupei suddenly asked, "I don't know much about your mainland's film distribution. But ...... just now? It seems that they are very optimistic about "Flower Fairy"? ”

"The mainland's issuance system has just been changed, and everyone is not familiar with it." Li Yuan didn't need to explain the internal struggle clearly, he just said with a hint of huhu, "Director Sun, there will be propaganda next." I have confidence in the box office of "Flower Fairy". But when you are on the roadshow, you have to work hard. Oh, and the same goes for a few of you. ”

"As long as the box office results are good, it's okay to work hard." As an old-school director, Sun Shupei is still very good at talking. Isn't it just a roadshow promotion?

Of course, whether it is Sun Shupei or the four budding newcomers, they don't know that the mainland is not Hong Kong and Taiwan at all. The situation with the roadshow is also completely different.

Hong Kong and Taiwan are palm-sized places, and it doesn't take long to run a lap. The roadshow in the mainland is running thousands of miles, just waiting for them to break their legs!

"Yuan Shao, then what other requirements do you have for "Prison Break"?"

"This TV series is a joint production of ATV and Jingtai, and it was entrusted to us to shoot in the metaverse. Considering the audiences of the two places, it is necessary to reconcile Hong Kong dramas and mainland dramas. Therefore, the actors are basically mainland actors, and their drama tones need to be corrected, and the performance should be close to life. The filming and martial arts teams are basically Hong Kong teams to prevent them from shoddy production in order to catch up with the speed. What I want is a high-quality drama. You can rest assured, the production budget for each episode is 1 million! ”

"I understood that I would shoot strictly according to the script. I'm also confident in Prison Break. Sun Shupei nodded, "Yuan Shao, do you have the confidence to co-direct?" Are we two directors? ”

Sun Shupei is not worried about anything, anyway, Li Yuan will not rob him of his director's job. Besides, Li Yuan is a big financier, and sometimes he needs to do what he likes. Mixing in the entertainment industry is to pay attention to personal sophistication!

Li Yuan thought about it for a while: "It's okay." I asked Jingtai to come up with a producer. But I won't interfere with your shooting. But what is inappropriate, we are discussing the modification? ”

Sun Shupei nodded. He understood that Li Yuan took the final editing rights. But this is quite normal, and it is usually the producer who holds the final editing rights. In this regard, the director is relatively weak, unless you are a famous director.

……

As he spoke, there was a knock on the door. Someone cautiously asked: "Mr. Li, Director Sun, are you there?" ”

Hearing this rich voice, very standard Mandarin, and a very distinctive mouth, Li Yuan smiled: "Director Sun, the actor we have asked has arrived!" ”