Chen Fei is an anxious person, as long as he thinks of something, he can't help but want to get it done immediately.

Early the next morning, he didn't even eat, and after saying hello to the old man, he walked directly to the next village.

As the most barren and impoverished county in Jin Province, what is most lacking here is money, and the most important thing is those dilapidated old houses, as well as some old sites left over from the Anti-Japanese War.

From a distance, Chen Fei saw the crew of "Bright Sword" having breakfast.

The crew completely followed the style of eating big pot rice in the past, and set up a marching pot in a large courtyard, and everyone ate the same pot of rice.

Most of the filming of this kind of anti-Japanese war drama is like this, although it is a little difficult, but the atmosphere is very good, and there are no complicated rules and regulations of the big crew.

Chen Fei didn't say hello, and walked into the crew in a hurry.

There are many group performers here who are also eating, and he is not conspicuous at all in the crowd, looking like an ordinary villager.

took a big porcelain bowl, scooped a big bowl of vegetables, and followed the others to grab a big steamed bun, Chen Fei leaned over to Li Youbin while eating.

"This big pot of rice just has a taste, it is comfortable to eat, and it is full."

Listening to the voice in his ears, Li Youbin didn't care at first, and responded with a smile: "Indeed, if you take a bite of vermicelli, the taste is amazing!" ”

As he spoke, he subconsciously turned his head, wondering who was talking to him.

It's okay not to look at it, but the moment he saw Chen Fei's face clearly, Li Youbin almost threw the bowl in his hand.

"Hey? Director Chen! Why are you here! ”

The shouting attracted a lot of attention.

Director Zhang Qian, assistant director He Wei, actor He Zhengjun, producers, producers, etc. all flocked over.

Everyone was holding a large porcelain bowl in their hands, and their faces showed a look of surprise and disbelief!

With Li Youbin's shout, everyone also recognized Chen Fei's identity and hurriedly greeted him.

As the producer of "Bright Sword", Liu Yanming, the founder of Hairun Film and Television Company, stretched out her hand to Chen Fei with some excitement: "Director Chen, you are here, you are not welcome." ”

Although everyone present was at least one round older than Chen Fei, no one would take him as a junior.

Are you kidding?

In the face of the youngest commercial film director in China, and he is also a director of the 100 million yuan box office club who can write scripts, who dares to put on a shelf?

"Haha, I didn't expect to be recognized by you so soon."

Chen Fei smiled very happily, he really liked the atmosphere of the crew of "Bright Sword".

Li Yunlong, Political Commissar Zhao, Kong Erzi, Chu Yunfei, and the brigade commander with round-rimmed glasses......

It is no exaggeration to say that this group of people are Chen Fei's idols!

Even if he became an existence with a higher status than these people after he was reborn, it did not delay his respect and love for the actors in front of him at all.

Compared with those little fresh meat who are filming and reading "1234", this is the actor who can really carry the top in the domestic film and television industry!

"Second battalion commander! Where's your fucking Italian cannon! Pull it up for Lao Tzu! Fire! ”

Whenever he thinks of this line, Chen Fei will always feel moved by it!

This is a fucking anti-Japanese war drama!

This is the fucking ceiling!

What kind of are those anti-Japanese war dramas?

Except for the Swallow Double Eagle......

After chatting a few words, everyone learned that Chen Fei's hometown was actually from the next village.

Director Zhang Qian was a little surprised, "I really didn't expect it, I knew that Director Chen's hometown was here, and we should have visited it when we first came." ”

"You don't need to be so polite." Chen Fei waved his hand, his face full of indifference, "I just came back, I didn't hear that the crew of "Bright Sword" was filming here, so I rushed over to visit the class." ”

He Wei, the assistant director on the side, suddenly asked curiously: "Is Director Chen going to stay for a few days when he comes back this time?" Or do you want to take a look and go? ”

Chen Fei didn't hide his whereabouts, "I'm going to stay for a few days, and I will go to the northwest with Teacher Li Youbin on the 20th." ”

Number 20? Li Youbin? Going to the Great Northwest?

Everyone unanimously looked at Li Youbin, who was standing on the side, very curious.

"It's only a matter of two or three days to make a cameo role for Director Chen." He had already told Zhang Qian about this.

Zhang Qian agreed without much thought, although he had to delay the scene for two or three days, but the actor of "Bright Sword" made a cameo appearance in Chen Feixin's movie, which is also a gimmick, and I believe it can cause a lot of heat.

The investment in "Bright Sword" is only 8 million, but it has to shoot 30 episodes.

Excluding actors' salaries, post-production, props, etc., the publicity funds are really limited.

If Li Youbin can become popular, it can be regarded as indirectly promoting "Bright Sword", why not do it?

While chatting, everyone ate at the same time.

They are all big men, and there is nothing polite about them, everything is in the style of "informal".

After eating, the crew started filming.

Chen Fei didn't leave, but squatted behind the monitor curiously, observing the shooting at the scene.

It was the first time he had watched the filming site of this kind of anti-Japanese war drama, and a group of people were running all over the mountains, which was quite interesting.

But looking at it, he suddenly wondered!

These group performances had just finished performing the Eight Roads, and as soon as they took off their clothes, they actually changed into the costumes of the devil soldiers.

What's going on?

Dead people reuse?

He Wei, who had just finished making a cameo appearance as "Brigade Commander" next to him, explained in a slightly embarrassed whisper: "Let Director Chen smile, the crew's funds are a little tight, and we can only save some money." ”

"Understand, ......"

Chen Fei subconsciously nodded in response, but as he was talking, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in his mind!

The crew is short of funds?

I'm rich!

When he came back from rebirth, he knew very well that the TV series "Bright Sword" was simply on fire after it was broadcast!

He finally remembered now that although this TV series received rave reviews back then, it also had a very big flaw.

The crew had limited funds and the shooting time was a little rushed, so there were a lot of low-level goofs.

is like the scene where "Monk Wei" let the bandits kill him, the bandit raised by the son of a bitch turned out to be played by Li Yunlong, which is as outrageous as it is.

…

So far, the main force in the TV drama market is still costume dramas and martial arts dramas, the most representative are Tang Ren, Zhou Yi, Gu Long, Jin Yong.

This kind of theme is easy to guarantee ratings, and it is also more popular with buyers.

Although the success of the production is high, the return on investment is also fast.

In the second echelon are modern dramas, period dramas, or spy war dramas and military themes.

The cost of this type of TV series is low, and the audience is wide enough, but the selling price is lower than that of costume dramas.

That is, because the selling price is too low, Liu Yanming has to reduce costs to prevent losses.

"Bright Sword" is like this, almost compressing the cost to the extreme, causing the entire crew to look very shabby.

Although the shooting is a big scene, there are so many venues back and forth, and even the props and costumes are very simple.

There are only two clothes for the devil's major general, and several actors take turns wearing them.

After thinking for a while, Chen Fei did not hesitate, and went straight to Liu Yanming and proposed his ideas to him.

"What? Want to invest in Bright Sword? ”

Liu Yanming, who is 41 years old, has ushered in the fortune period of a middle-aged man, and after hearing Chen Fei's purpose of investment, a big round face was full of surprise, and the fat on both sides "duangduang" trembled.

"Yes." Chen Fei nodded in response, and after thinking about it, he continued to add: "It would be better if you could arrange another role for me." ”

"You're going to play it yourself?"

Liu Yanming was a little dizzy by this sudden surprise.

is an additional investment, and he is personally involved, what does this director who is a star of flowers and a big box office director with 100 million yuan want to do?

As soon as his brain was hot, he didn't think much about it, and directly asked: "Aren't you afraid of losing money?" ”

The risk of the Anti-Japanese War drama is still quite large, and this TV series has not yet adapted all the content, only the first third of it is selected.

Based on various factors, Liu Yanming has no confidence at all, so he will continue to lower his investment.

His company was founded in 01, and now he has not made any big achievements, if he accidentally loses money, he will inevitably "break his muscles and bones".

Chen Fei wanted to laugh a little, "How can anyone think that they will lose money before they start investing?" ”

"Well, yes." Liu Yanming couldn't help but show a little embarrassment on her face, "It's easy to say about the role, you can play whichever opening you want, but this investment ...... Director Chen, how much are you going to invest? ”

"Half of one person, I'll add 8 million expenses, if we make money in the future, we will share it equally, and if we lose, we will share the loss, how about it?"

Hearing this, Liu Yanming's face was irrepressibly happy.

That's a great feeling!

It's lucky enough to have someone to share the risk equally, not to mention that this is also a very famous box office director with a box office of 100 million yuan in China.

It is no exaggeration to say that the six words "Chen Fei's participation in investment" are enough to make major TV stations look at this TV series differently!

"Okay, I'll arrange for the company's in-house counsel to draft the contract."

Liu Yanming ran away, while Chen Fei called Han Sanping.

He has no experience in participating in TV series, so he can only consult Big Brother.

"Hey? I said, why are you so energetic? Two days ago, I made the first domestic wingsuit flight challenge in Jiuzhaigou, and then told the reporter that I was going to the northwest to make a movie, why did I go to invest in a TV series again?

Even if you cast a costume film, what kind of anti-Japanese war drama? Still want to invest 8 million? Aren't you afraid to lose everything? ”

Han Sanping chattered on the phone.

Chen Fei smiled, "It's just a simple try, my company can't just sit there, right?" ”

"That's right, then you can send me the address later, and I'll arrange for someone to come over."

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Han!"

After chatting a few more words, Chen Fei was about to hang up the phone, but at this time, Han Sanping on the phone asked curiously: "How is your company going to develop in the future?" ”

What is the future development of the company?

After pondering for a while, Chen Fei responded: "At present, I am ready to develop in the mode of a studio, serving only me, and then doing some production and production business. ”

"Not ready to sign an artist?"

"I really don't have the energy, but after a few years of stability, I may pick some actors who are easy to sign and sign them, and then slowly develop."

Production production and artist management are two completely different businesses, compared to the latter, Chen Fei, who has a lot of excellent scripts, prefers to do the former.

It's troublesome to bring artists, you can't tell when something will happen, and you have to wipe their butts.

On the other end of the phone, Han Sanping continued: "Let me give you a suggestion, since you don't have the time and energy, it's better to find a suitable helper, you are responsible for controlling the general direction, and he is responsible for those tedious business."

And your company should really move, it's better to be the director of a domestic commercial film with a box office of 100 million yuan, just shrink in those two small storefronts, aren't you shabby?

Also, if you want to start a studio, you should start moving.

There are so many talents at Nortel, you have also made three movies, pick one or two sets of teams that are easy to keep for yourself, and you can use them in the later shooting......"

Han Sanping babbled a lot, which suddenly made Chen Fei feel like he was suddenly open.

Indeed, with such a golden mountain as Nortel, he actually picked up so much wool, and it was really panicked to think about it.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Fei asked tentatively, "Mr. Han, do you have a suitable candidate in your hands?" Do you want to give me one? ”

"Hey? You're still hitting me in the head? ”

Han Sanping smiled a little bitterly, but she didn't shirk it, "That's it, I'll go to the Beijing Film Studio to find one for you, there are a lot of people over there who want to move their nests recently." ”

"Okay, thank you Mr. Han, and the company's location, if you have a suitable place, you can also recommend one to me."

Han Sanping: "...... Why don't I go and work for you? ”

Chen Fei: "Yes! How much money do you want to earn? Is an annual salary of one million enough? ”

"Go, go, hurry up and get going."

The third master didn't want to talk to him anymore, so he cut off the phone directly.

……

The contract was signed the next day, and the person in charge of Zhongying came from the saddle and took care of all the work with one hand.

And what Chen Fei needs to do is very simple.

Hit the money!

When he learned that the crew had another 8 million in the account, Zhang Qianle's mouth couldn't close, and he turned around and went to rent dozens of military uniforms and a lot of props.

The crew of "Bright Sword" can be regarded as a shotgun for a cannon, and the group performance finally doesn't have to toss back and forth to change clothes.

"Director Chen? What do you want to play, the script is here, and you can choose the roles in it. ”

"Is there a kind of shooting period that is short, and my age and style are suitable for me?"

Chen Fei took the script and asked as he flipped through it.

Age? Style?

Zhang Qian patted the back of his head, looked at Chen Fei's image, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

After a while, he slammed his hands violently, and his face showed a little joy: "There is really one, there is a role of "Monk Wei" in it, and I just haven't found a suitable actor yet." ”

"Smack!"

Chen Fei closed the script, "It's him!" ”

"But ......" Zhang Qian seemed to remember something, and said with some confusion: "Monk Wei's role is positioned as a vulgar Shaolin disciple, this role needs to shave his head, you ......"

"Shave!"

Chen Fei waved his hand, not caring at all: "Isn't it just a shaved head, what's the big deal, as an actor, if you don't even want to make this sacrifice, then you still be a fart actor?" ”

When he said this, Chen Fei unconsciously thought of Zhao Yanzi's image in "Shaolin Football".

The nondescript bald image should indeed go back to Mars, and it will save the future of blindly tossing and cutting leeks!

(End of chapter)