Chapter 25 Meet the director Wen Muye
"I wonder if you have any thoughts on this script?"
Director Wen Muye asked Lin Ye.
Lin Ye read the script just now and had a new understanding of "I Am Not the God of Medicine".
is not much different from the previous life, it is adapted from a fundamental true story, and the prototype of the story is Cheng Yong.
Lin Ye said without thinking: "The script is very good, and the actors are also very suitable, I like it very much and am willing to participate." ”
Wen Muye heard this, and said with a smile: "After the filming of this movie, the plan is to release it in the Lantern Festival, because it is not a pure commercial film, and it will definitely not be able to compete with other blockbusters at that time, so our cost investment is not much, only 10 million, and the remuneration for the actors only accounts for a small part of it, what is the expected salary?" ”
Not a lot to invest?
Lin Ye was a little surprised.
After all, this movie sold 3 billion box office in the previous life!
"Director, are you so unconfident in it?"
Lin Ye couldn't help but ask.
"It's not a question of confidence, the film market is determined by the audience, such themes have always been unpopular in our country, and reducing investment is a last resort."
"If you are willing to participate, I can only give you a salary of 30,000 yuan."
Wen Muye was very direct and quoted his price directly.
He originally thought that Lin Ye would be disappointed enough to reject him.
Unexpectedly, Lin Ye not only did not refuse, but put forward an idea that surprised him very much.
"Director, I don't want pay."
"Huh? Don't want to be paid? ”
The latter is somewhat blindfolded.
Lin Ye explained: "Can I ask for dividends? ”
"Dividends?"
Wen Muye was even more confused now.
There is no actor in this world who will ask for a movie dividend instead of a salary.
Because the actors can't control the direction of the script, they can't control the audience's preferences, and they can't judge whether the movie can pass the review from the old men of the Radio and Television Bureau after the final shooting.
Don't get paid, but share dividends, this is a requirement that only be put forward with a lot of confidence in the script?
If the movie is released by the time comes, the box office results are not satisfactory, or it is not released for various reasons, then the actor will not get a penny.
Wen Muye felt at this moment that Lin Ye was not a smart actor.
Lin Ye didn't care about his thoughts, but spoke again: "Director, if I can, I only need a 1% dividend." ”
1%。
If the box office of a movie is 50 million, then one percent is 500,000.
If the movie is lucky enough to be a big hit and reach a box office of 100 million, then Lin Ye's dividend salary will get 100W yuan.
Wen Muye was really shocked by his ambition.
Moreover, he doesn't think that "I Am Not the God of Medicine" has the potential to break through 100 million salaries.
Immediately, he wanted to agree to Lin Ye's request immediately.
"I think so, but I need to talk to the investors and ask for their opinions."
Wen Muye is very thoughtful, whether it is making movies or dealing with commercial figures, he is very comfortable, and he is a model among the younger generation of directors.
"No problem."
Lin Ye nodded.
If the investor learns of his request, he will probably nod his head immediately.
For investors, actors don't want to be paid dividends, which is tantamount to helping them bear the risk of investment failure.
And Lin Ye's dividends are not high, only one percent.
If the final box office of the movie is only tens of millions, then Lin Ye's salary dividend is more than 100,000 yuan.
And the total investment in this movie is only about 10 million, and their goal is to protect their capital and not lose money, and they don't feel that there is any chance to compete for favor in the Lantern Festival stalls.
Director Wen Muye quickly communicated with several investors, and their opinions were the same as Lin Ye's guess, not only did they agree happily, but even asked Wen Muye to talk about cooperation with other leading actors in the future according to this dividend salary.
Only then did Wen Muye understand that the investors wanted the actors to help them take risks.
Lin Ye took this lead, so that he is now going to pit those actor friends......
"Lin Ye, it's good that you have confidence, but for you to get dividends, it's really better to directly ask for a stable salary, do you want to think about it again, I can tell them that you have changed your mind."
Wen Muye treats actors like friends, which is why he is completely different from other directors in the circle.
Whether it is a new actor or an old actor, it is the same in his eyes.
"I don't need a literary guide, I think I'm going to pay dividends."
"Okay."
Lin Ye said this, and he didn't say anything more.
So Wen Muye said: "We'll start the machine next week." ”
"Okay, then I'll prepare well during this time."
"Okay, see you next week."
Director Wen Muye settled the account, and then went out and got into his big G car, Lin Ye sat in the restaurant, and saw through the transparent glass that his co-pilot had a beautiful woman greeting him with a smile.
Lin Ye was a little envious.
"When will I be able to drive a big G? There's a beautiful woman in the co-pilot? ”
Forget it, it's better to fill your stomach first than to dream.
Lin Ye immediately picked up the chopsticks and began to bury his head in cooking.
I was chatting with Director Wen Muye just now, but I didn't have time to eat a bite.
I have to say that the restaurant in this magic capital is really high-end, and the unit price of the dishes is expensive, but it is also really delicious!
After a meal that lasted for half an hour, Lin Ye patted his stomach with satisfaction and got up to leave.
After returning to the hotel, Lin Ye took a hot bath, and then prepared for a good night's sleep.
As a result, as soon as I lay down after taking a shower, my phone buzzed and vibrate.
"Hey."
"Lin Ye, have you arrived in the Demon Capital?"
It turned out to be a call from iBirk producer Gong Zhenyu.
"yes, just arrived in the evening."
"Then come over here and I'll have a sip of tea? By the way, let's talk about the show. ”
"Now?"
Lin Ye was a little surprised, he had just laid down and was going out again?
Mr. Gong's voice on the other end of the phone was excited, and there seemed to be someone else next to him: "Yes, it's still early, you send me a location, and I'll ask the driver to pick you up." ”
"Okay, then I'll send you on WeChat."
Lin Ye hung up the phone, called up the WeChat page, and sent him the address of the hotel.
After sending it, Lin Ye glanced at the time...... It's already eleven o'clock in the evening, so it's still early?
Could it be that the bigwigs' concept of time is reversed?
But he has already promised others, and Lin Ye will naturally not miss the appointment.
Dressed neatly, Lin Ye took the elevator downstairs.
In less than five minutes, a black Mercedes drove in front of the hotel.
This is already the fourth Mercedes that Lin Ye has seen in these five minutes......
There are also many cars of other brands, such as Maserati, Porsche, Land Rover, and BMW.
"Are there so many rich people in the demon capital?"
Lin Ye didn't hurry and began to fantasize, could he pick up a brick on the road to the magic capital and sell it for 20,000 yuan?