Chapter 545: The crew is happy and frightened
Compared with the early years of Xiangcheng's films, most of them are known for being fast. Most of the movies made in this way are for making money or gaining popularity. There are too many bad movies that can be made, and the audience gradually doesn't buy them, and they begin to be picky about the movies released.
Although the salaries of actors in Xiangcheng today have been greatly improved compared with the early years. Coupled with the increase in labor and other costs, the cost of shooting a movie is also increasing. If the box office is not ideal, it is destined to lose money.
But because of this, many small film and television companies have become more difficult now. The audience has become picky, and film and television companies have to adopt a superstar and elaborate production strategy in pursuit of high box office and revenue.
It's just that the movie filmed was not released, and no one knows what the box office will look like. Even if some large-scale film and television companies make several loss-making blockbusters one after another, then the film and television companies will not be able to operate.
As a rising star in the Xiangcheng film industry, although Xiangbao Film has not been established for a long time, many people know that this is a film and television company under Shanshen Group, and the person in charge of the company is Hong Yuanbao, the big man in the Xiangcheng film circle.
In addition, today's Asian Entertainment Media has the largest cinema chain in Xiangcheng, and even operates corresponding cinemas in many Asian countries. It is naturally very different from other companies that have to share with the theater chain after making a movie.
After Mu Shanhe established the company, he warned Hong Yuanbao to take the high-quality route. In recent years, Xiangcheng audiences can also see that the movies produced by Xiangbao Film Company are indeed more sophisticated and sincere than other companies.
Not to mention anything else, just for the film framing, Xiangbao Film and Television has gotten rid of the previous restriction of only filming on the set of Xiangcheng. Many filming locations have gradually moved from the original Xiangcheng to the mainland.
In addition to the investment of Xiangbao Film and Television, there is also the investment of Mu Shanhe's film and television companies in the mainland. Although everyone knows that this is a film produced by Asia Entertainment Media, it is also a film co-produced by the two places.
The invited leading actors are naturally well-known actors in Xiangcheng, and some of the supporting roles are also played by mainland actors. For today's mainland actors, it is really rare to be able to appear in Xiangcheng movies.
Compared with other film and television companies, although they also want to come to the mainland to film, they are somewhat worried. Only Asian Entertainment Media, because it has its own cinema chain and distribution channels, and has a wide network of people in the mainland, naturally does not have to worry about this.
In fact, for some well-known actors in Xiangcheng, they have realized that Xiangcheng's film and television development has reached a bottleneck. No matter how classic a movie they make, it's hard to make much of a breakthrough at the box office.
On the other hand, the mainland, where its national strength is recovering and rising, may become a new market. It is precisely because of this understanding that they will choose to cooperate with Asia Entertainment Media, and even sign a contract directly with the company.
Mushanhe, who got off the plane and stayed in the hotel, did not rush to the filming location as soon as possible, but took Zhang Guorong and others to browse the scenery and night market in the capital of Ning Province. Compared with mainland cities, it is undoubtedly more backward.
During the stroll, Zhang Guorong also smiled and said: "The climate here is indeed much drier than your farm and Xiangcheng." When I talked to Ayu on the phone before, she complained that she was covered in sand every day for shooting. ”
"It's normal, this is the climate of the Loess Plateau, and there is a large area of desert. But if you want to really take pictures of the beautiful scenery of the ancient desert city, this is undoubtedly the most suitable. As for the hard shooting conditions, it will slowly improve in the future. ”
"Definitely! When she first came here, Ayu said that the scenery here was very beautiful, and she was sometimes shocked. But after staying for a long time, soaking in the sand every day, bathing and eating is not very convenient, she can't stand it. ”
"Take your time! If there is a unique and ideal natural environment and ancient city scenery, perhaps the group can consider investing in a film and television city here. In this way, you don't have to work so hard to come here to film. ”
"Ahh Invest in Studios here? I heard Sister Fen say earlier that you also invested in one over Caiyun, didn't you? ”
"Well, the scenery over there is very beautiful, and the next time I have a chance, I'll take you around. You know, that's the ancient kingdom of Nanzhao written by Old Man Jin. In the future, if you shoot TV or movies, you can go there to shoot the scene.
In fact, investing in the film and television city now sounds like you may lose money. But in the long run, the film and television industry will continue to grow in the future. This means that there will be a lot of crews that need to shoot on site.
If the group has the most complete film and television locations in the mainland, then other film and television companies need to come to our film and television city to shoot if they want to make movies. If the movies and television are famous, the film and television city will naturally become famous.
Relying on the film and television city to attract domestic or foreign tourists to visit and play, it will drive the local tourism economy, and the film and television city will naturally make money. It's just that this kind of return on investment period is longer than other investments. ”
Listening to Mu Shanhe's narration, Zhang Guorong also knew that Mu Shanhe's investment in the film and television city may be the layout of the entertainment industry. If nothing else, in the future, Asia Entertainment Media will become the real giant of China Entertainment Film and Television.
It's no wonder that there are so many well-known artists who are willing to sign a contract with Asia Entertainment Media. Other film and television companies in Xiangcheng want to find these well-known artists to film, and they have to say hello to Asian Entertainment Media.
If the script is not good, even if the producer is willing to pay a high salary, these artists will still not be invited. For these well-known artists, even if they take on the company's self-made movies, they don't have to worry about running out of food.
As for forced filming, who dares to force the artists under Asian Entertainment Media in today's Xiangcheng film and television industry?
After a brief tour, everyone also returned to the hotel where they stayed to rest. Early the next morning, the security personnel drove to the filming location with a batch of supplies purchased by Mushanhe.
The crew members who were filming in the ancient city were somewhat surprised when they saw the mighty convoy in the distance. Just when the artists were curious, seeing Zhang Guorong who got off the bus, Zhang Manyu also said happily: "Qizai is here!" ”
But when they saw the two people who got out of the other car, even the director and producer were full of surprise and said: "It's Wu Sheng!" ”
"And Weiweian! The crew paused, and hurried over to greet it. Wu Sheng came to visit the class, this is really the first time! ”
For the directors and artists of these contracted groups, they all know Mu Shanhe, but they also know that this boss likes to be the shopkeeper the most. Every time he goes to Xiangcheng, he rarely participates in company gatherings or anything.
As for the meeting, as artists, they are eligible to participate?
But no matter what, they all feel quite honored and apprehensive to be visited by the chairman in person. Thinking of this, the crew members all feel that their hard work during this period of time seems to be really not in vain!
Who wouldn't be happy to show his face in front of the chairman?
(End of chapter)