Since the release of "Hurricane Rescue", there have been many film and television companies that have come to contact Li Mu, including Berner Culture, and I don't know where Bernard boss Yu Dong got his number.

As the first private film and television company in China to obtain a distribution license, Berner's strength in film distribution cannot be underestimated, and as a private film and television company, Berner is also more likely to make greater concessions in cooperation with producers.

In 1999, when Bernard was established, Yu Dong's net worth was only 300,000, of which except for 30,000 was his wife, the rest came from all over the place. In order to win the distribution rights of the movie "Tell Your Secret", Yu Dong handed over all his net worth to the film's director Huang Jianxin as a deposit, Huang Jianxin is also the producer of Li Mu's "Hurricane Rescue", and in the end, the film sold 10 million, and Berner earned 500,000 as a result.

Recently, Li Mu is thinking about his next movie, and since Berner took the initiative to come to the door, it is indeed necessary for him to meet with Boss Yu.

7 p.m.

A Hong Kong-style restaurant in Beijing.

A middle-aged fat man with an inch head, a round face, wearing a black suit and tie looked at Li Mu opposite: "I took the liberty to ask Li out this time to ask Director Li about his next plans." It is only a matter of time before "Hurricane Rescue" tops the national box office championship, Director Li's ability has been unanimously recognized in the circle, and it just so happens that Berner has done some success in the domestic and Xiangjiang distribution, if the two of us can join forces, we may not be able to create a miracle again. ”

"How do you want to cooperate?"

Yu Dong smiled: "People who are not well-informed think that Director Li is just a screenwriter, but I heard Director Huang Jianxin say that if the movie is completely directed by you, the effect may be even better." Since Director Li can write and direct, of course there is no need to be an assistant director and be constrained by others, it just so happens that Berner has the resources and funds, so I would like to ask Director Li to think about it, Berner will contribute resources and money, and Li will export the script and people, let's join forces and replicate the success of "Hurricane Rescue" again? ”

"I see."

Li Mu said: "Mr. Yu's meaning is that he wants me to write another script that can impress superstars, for the sake of insurance, it is best to be a star of the level of Li Lianlian and Zhou Yanfa, in view of the success of "Hurricane Rescue", it is best to have a script suitable for Li Lianlian to play." The investment can't be lower than "Hurricane Rescue", Berner pays the money, I will be the director, and it doesn't even matter if Berner has such a large investment, when the time comes, there will be no company willing to contribute money to cooperate. ”

"Working with smart people is worry-free." Yu Dong said with a smile.

To be honest, Li Mu was a little tempted, but he searched the film library in his mind, and he really couldn't find a movie suitable for Cheng Long and Li Lian, one of the two superstars.

"The King of Kung Fu"?

The momentum is not small, and a big long-cherished wish of the Chinese has been fulfilled: let Cheng Long and Li Lian two kung fu superstars have a peak showdown. But to be honest, this plot is pretty bad, and the results are not good.

"Vote for the Name"?

Li Mu personally likes this movie, but it seems that the reviews are mixed, the box office results are good, but it is not too good, the most important thing is that this film will start next year, and now the script is probably already there, writing this one, there is a high probability of overturning.

"Dragon Gate Flying Armor"?

Li Mu thinks this movie is good, but he can write a script for Cheng Long on "Hurricane Rescue", and write a script for Li Lianlian on "Dragon Gate Flying Armor"?

This movie is good, but it obviously does not meet the psychological expectations of the outside world and Li Mu.

He knew that Yu Dong was rushing to form a movie starring Li Lian, but he thought about it and couldn't think of a suitable movie for a while.

"Mr. Yu, your suggestion is very good, I am personally very excited, being able to write a script for kung fu superstar Li Lianlian is not only an opportunity for me to make a name for myself, but also an honor, but to tell the truth, now looking back, I can write "Hurricane Rescue", and the script can be photographed by Cheng Long and Xiying, there is some element of luck, and now I want to replicate this success, with my current level, I may really not be able to do it."

Yu Dong nodded: "The script of "Hurricane Rescue" is very amazing, if you want to write a script of this level, sometimes it may not be enough to have strength alone, and you may need a sudden flash of inspiration one day, that is, the ancients often said 'you can get it with a clever hand', I didn't think about it this time, I really saw a script like this right away, the purpose of this time is to get to know Brother Li Mu, if Brother Li has an amazing and good script in the future, I can think of my name Yu Dong in my mind, and my trip today will not be in vain." ”

Li Mu nodded and said: "Thank you Mr. Yu for your attention, you are famous in the circle, Berner Culture is a veteran private distribution company in China, the big brother of the film industry, Mr. Yu can value me so much, I am very grateful, if I have a good script in the future, I will definitely invite Mr. Yu to take a look." ”

Yu Dong smiled and nodded: "Then let's talk about it, if you have a good script, you have to think about my brother." ”

Li Mu said with a smile: "Brother Yu, don't worry, don't say that the two of us are quite close, even if you look at the strength of domestic film companies, it is impossible for me not to think of Brother Yu if I have a good script and a good project." ”

Yu Dong laughed and said, "How about it, what are your plans for the future?" ”

Li Mu said: "I don't have any too amazing ideas in my mind, let's make a small-budget movie to test the water first, what about me, this time the main thing is to control the cost, and strive for the first movie that I completely dominate without loss, and if I don't lose it, I will win." ”

Yu Dong nodded and said: "Brother Li's idea is very pragmatic, doing any business, controlling costs is the top priority." ”

Saying that, he changed his tone and asked, "How is it, has the funding problem been solved?" With the relationship between Brother Li and Xiying and Cheng Long, there must be no problem with the funds, if the funds are insufficient, the elder brother's Berner can help solve part of it. ”

Li Mu said: "I have a little bit of my own funds, and the rest is to find Xiying to solve a part, this time I can have a certain say in the "Hurricane Rescue" project, and thanks to the banner of Xiying, I won't look for Brother Cheng Long, a small investment, it's not worth raising the public, if Brother Yu is interested, you can also invest some." ”

Yu Dong nodded: "Okay, the movie is starting to prepare, give me a call." ”

Li Mu nodded: "Okay!" ”

……

After meeting Yu Dong, Li Mu began to think about his first movie in the true sense. With a small cost, a good box office and word-of-mouth, Li Mu first thought of "People in Embarrassment", but after some thought, he still ruled out this choice.

It's not that this movie is bad, it's not that he is not ready to make this movie, but that he will not choose this one for the first movie.

Li Mu still recognizes Song Ji's acting skills, she is still in the state of running orders and has not signed a contract with an economic company, but this state will not exist for a long time.

Just this year, Wang Jinghua, the first agent of domestic entertainment, will break up with Huayi Brothers, and bring a large number of artists under Huayi to join Chengtian Entertainment, 06At the beginning of the year, Song Ji will contact Wang Jinghua, and then follow Wang Jinghua to join Chengtian.

There are only a few post-80s actresses in China who have acting skills, and Li Mu will inevitably use her in future movies, so he thought, can he sign Song Qi into his own company?

But now what does his company want, what do you want to impress people?

I'm afraid it will depend on his famous ability to write scripts, his connections in the entertainment industry, and even his "The Hunger Games", which is a big hit in the United States.

Therefore, it is best to have a brilliant female character in his first movie, a role that Song Ji can play.

And "People in Embarrassment" is just a men's play, and the female characters in it are really not too important.

After thinking about it, Li Mu set his sights on another bald movie - "Hypnosis Master".