Director’s Legend

"Enter the crew? 3 million? Little brother, the old lady hasn't graduated yet. I'm afraid I'm not sure to manage such a large amount of money. Don't ruin your big business." Shao Xiaoling is a little worried. Now she is just a rookie. Most of them have been part-time accountants during summer vacation.

Shao Shuaijun is very confident of the old sister: "It doesn't matter, I will find two more professional accountants to help, and you will be responsible for supervising the accounting affairs."

"That works, I will try?"

"Reassured."

After chatting with the old sister for a whole day, let her deal with the university affairs temporarily, Shao Shuaijun went to the capital. Unlike "Buried Alive", the production cost of "Crazy Stone" involves millions of dollars. The production of this level must first go to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television to apply for a shooting license.

Shao Shuaijun had never been to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and could not find the doorway inside. Fortunately, he had contact with Zhao Cheng of Huayi Brothers before, and Zhao Cheng agreed to accompany Shao Shuaijun on a trip. After running to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, Shao Shuaijun invited Zhao Cheng to dinner at the Beijing Roast Duck Restaurant to express his gratitude. He found a private room and halfway through the dishes.

Shao Shuaijun took out 20,000 yuan from the bag and handed it over: "Brother Zhao, thank you for your help, it's a bit interesting."

The entertainment industry is a big dyeing vat. Although Shao Shuaijun didn't mix well in his previous life, the doorway inside is very clear, and there is no help for no reason.

Zhao Cheng looked at the twenty thousand yuan with a smile, but didn't take it. Shao Shuaijun felt a little bit in his heart. It seemed that Zhao Cheng felt that he was giving less, but he just helped run through the procedures. Twenty thousand yuan was already a high price, and more would be insatiable. Feeling crooked in his heart, Shao Shuaijun still put his hand into the bag, ready to make up for 10,000, and the relationship could not be broken.

However, Zhao Cheng said at this time: "Xiao Shao, Brother Zhao is actually very optimistic about you. The director of "Buried Alive" is very high. He is much more talented than the domestic directors who eat and engage in art. If you can, Can you show me the script, and I will give you a hand?"

"Brother Zhao mean?"

"It goes without saying that Xiao Shao, your talent, among the younger generation, I have never seen such an excellent film being directed by myself. The SARFT has approved it, and it has not been cut. The theater line that Mr. Wang personally negotiated. I’m planning to show it at the midnight show, and I’ve already talked about a lot of theaters. In addition, Mr. Wang also sent "Buried Alive" to the Magic Capital Film Festival to participate in public relations and strive to win an Asian Newcomer Award."

Zhao Cheng complimented him for a while, and then said: "Mr. Wang said that he is optimistic about you, and I am even more optimistic about you. However, you are a newcomer, and there are still many troubles to be solved besides making movies. It affects you to devote yourself to the shooting. One hero and three gangs, Brother Zhao, and I just nominated myself and let you be an outreach. What do you think?"

Wailian is a jargon, which means outreach production. Wailian productions are mainly responsible for finding the location and ensuring the use of the location. At the same time, they are responsible for supervising the shooting process during shooting. Many of the productions are also responsible for the rental of the studio. In a certain location, outreach producers are responsible for obtaining permission for filming and filming, contacting and communicating with relevant co-production units, hiring security guards and firefighters, posting road signs and signs, and even helping actors find places to eat.

Shao Shuaijun squinted his eyes and pondered. If it was a simple outreach producer, Shao Shuaijun agreed directly. Zhao Cheng is an insider, and he is more than enough to be an outreach producer. However, Shao Shuaijun doesn't think that Zhao Cheng wants the position of Wailian Producer. Wailian Producer is in the production team, but the position is not high.

If possible, Zhao Cheng would definitely want the position of producer. For a film, a producer has more power than the director. Shao Shuaijun would definitely not agree. Without this position, he might as well sign a contract with Huayi Brothers.

"This is testing my tone." Shao Shuaijun thought that Zhao Cheng should be using external production to find his tone. If his tone is loose, Zhao Cheng will open his mouth to be a producer. Thinking of this, Shao Shuaijun had a plan and spoke slowly.

"Brother Zhao, I'm not used to circumstance. The producer can only do it by myself. This is the principle. If Brother Zhao doesn't dislike it, I will leave a position as an executive producer. I will not be responsible for filming, but only for outreach. , Post-production and marketing, I would like to ask Brother Zhao to do it."

This is Shao Shuaijun's decision after deep thought. Making a movie is not just talking about it, it involves all aspects. Especially in terms of external contact, film marketing and distribution, and business negotiations, Shao Shuaijun is not good at it, so he must seek help from experts in his circle. Zhao Cheng is the head of the distribution department of Huayi Brothers. Needless to say, his contacts and relationships are fully competent.

Zhao Cheng laughed: "Can I read the script first?"

"Of course, but I have always had a question. I just made a super low-cost "Buried Alive". Why do you trust me so much? President Wang even wants to pull me into Huayi Brothers?"

"How should I put it? I can infer one or two from Mr. Wang's consideration. It is nothing more than two aspects. First, you are only eighteen years old this year, an eighteen-year-old director, a veritable director, and not touted. This gimmick is worth investing. Second, Huayi has been a little bit lately, how can I put it... Anyway, Mr. Wang and the others are in urgent need of training new people, and your talent is what the company needs."

Shao Shuaijun nodded, somewhat understanding. The eighteen-year-old director cannot find a second in the country. In fact, a director under the age of 30 is as rare as a panda. After signing Shao Shuaijun, this eyeball effect alone can make Huayi Brothers a lot of money. Shao Shuaijun also guessed some of the reasons why Huayi Brothers needed newcomers.

At this time, within Huayi Brothers, the conflicts between the two kings and sister Hua should become increasingly acute. By next year, Huayi’s biggest celebrity will leave. The leader is Huajie Wang Jinhua, the first agent in the mainland, and now it seems that the second king has begun to make arrangements.

Shao Shuaijun handed over a full version of the actor's script, and then ate roast duck for himself, while Zhao Cheng looked at the script carefully and laughed from time to time. The paragraphs in "Crazy Stone", even if they are put in later generations in 2013, can make people laugh, let alone now.

Zhao Cheng watched it twice, and half an hour passed before he put down the script and smiled: "Director Shao, happy cooperation."

"Happy cooperation."

The intention was reached. In the following time, the two people were completely regarded as work, discussing various scenes in the script, which places can be shot in the studio, and which places need to be out. Until the waiter at the roast duck restaurant came to urge them, the two knew that the afternoon had passed without knowing it, and it was almost dark.

Ordered a meal again, and the two continued the discussion.

Zhao Cheng's business ability is very strong, and his contacts in the circle are also wide. After a long conversation, Shao Shuaijun is very satisfied with him as an executive producer. Not only is it possible to share a lot of burdens in business, but a publicity plan was conceived on the spot. Moreover, he was dedicated enough. From the time the two shook hands, he called Shao Shuaijun the Shao director, not Xiao Shao, and put his posture very low.

While waiting for the SARFT to review the project, the two began to build a crew.