Chapter 6 Why Would a Jewelry Company Like You Hire a Big Shot in the Film and Television Industry? !
Three days later, Saturday night.
In the Yuyuan Villa area, in a luxurious villa.
"Lao Zhang, you've been watching movies for decades, and now you're actually filming them yourself. Don't eliminate me!"
Mr. Wang from Jiahao Entertainment Company picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea and handed it to Zhang Jianhua.
Zhang Jianhua and he live in the same community and have known each other for 20 or 30 years.
Lao Zhang usually likes to watch movies. Unexpectedly, people who are about to retire would want to make movies.
Okay, who doesn’t have some dreams?
Zhang Jianhua smiled and said: "Old Wang, your Jiahao is the second largest entertainment company in the country. Are you afraid of me filming a small commercial?"
"Three hours of small advertising? Okay, okay, you sellers are really getting more and more popular."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries and banter, Zhang Jianhua took out the simplified script of "Titanic" and handed it to Wang Zhan.
"Old Wang, this is the script. Are you interested in investing?"
He came to Wang Zhan today, not to drink tea.
Instead, we seek investment, find a team, and hire actors.
The budget sheet given by Chen Xiao showed a budget of 150 million. The company contributed 40%, and he invested 10% from his own pocket. The remaining half will have to be sponsored.
The best target is of course this friend, the CEO of a film and television company.
Able to contribute both money and effort, he is the first choice for harvesting sheep.
Wang Zhan is also a thousand-year-old fox, so of course he can see his plan.
I have to give you the face of an old friend.
Just invest one or two million and help spread the word, that's all.
He took the script and said, "Let me take a look."
"It's a love story. It goes well with the diamond company." Wang Zhan turned to the first page and glanced at it casually.
"By the way, I remembered that we have a romance movie that will be released recently. It is very good. You will definitely like to watch it. Remember to donate 50 yuan."
"Go, definitely go."
Zhang Jianhua's eyes were full of smiles.
Does Lao Wang still have the heart to mention the romance movies produced by his family? He was already looking forward to Lao Wang reading the script.
Wang Zhan smiled and continued to turn down two pages.
His face gradually became serious.
After another two minutes, he stood up with the script in hand, "Lao Zhang, wait a minute, I'll put on my glasses."
"Go, go." Zhang Jianhua's lips curled up.
Seeing this veteran of the film industry look shocked, I felt a little proud for no reason.
Soon, Wang Zhan put on his glasses, came back and sat on the sofa, flipping through the pages carefully, his eyes gradually turning red.
Ten minutes later, Wang Zhan closed the script and breathed a sigh of relief.
He looked at Zhang Jianhua with a serious expression and a slightly trembling tone.
"'Titanic', this script is more direct to the soul than almost all the scripts I have seen in the film and television industry for more than 30 years. Both the story design and character design are rare in a century!"
"Even the writing style and the way the story is presented are genius, genius!"
"This is not the most rare thing. The most important thing is that this movie perfectly matches the market gap!"
"Lao Zhang, you should be able to feel it when you watch movies. In recent years, romance movies have been more... superficial. Some viewers even said that they spend money to go to the cinema to find trouble."
"There is a market for romance films, but there are no good ones."
"And this script has a wide audience! Even an old man like me, who is in my fifties, will be moved."
"Based on my understanding of the domestic market, this script will definitely become a hit once it's finished!"
"Lao Zhang, can you give this to our company for filming? Don't worry, I will definitely highlight the diamond element and put your company at the beginning of the movie."
Listening to a series of fast and earnest speeches from his friend, Zhang Jianhua's mind was buzzing.
As a movie lover, he knew it was a good script, but...
A once-in-a-hundred-year chance?
Perfect match for a market gap?
Isn't this a bit exaggerated?
Is Lao Wang joking?
But looking at Lao Wang's serious look and trembling hands, Zhang Jianhua knew very well that his friend was not joking.
Seeing that Zhang Jianhua didn't answer, Wang Zhan was so anxious that he was almost on fire, so he quickly added:
"Lao Zhang, there are prerequisites for a big fire, you have to shoot well!"
"Let's do it this way. We can work together to shoot. I'll give you the actors, directors, and cameramen! Find the best director for you!"
Zhang Jianhua pursed his lips.
I have known Lao Wang for thirty years, and this is the first time I have seen him so excited.
It is enough to show that the market value of this script is far beyond my imagination!
But the position of chief director has been given to Chen Xiao.
As a leader and elder, there was no way he could go back on his promise to the son of an old comrade.
He held the teacup and thought for a moment, then said:
"Lao Wang, calm down. The chief director has been decided for the time being. But there are vacancies for assistant directors, actors and investors. I originally wanted to ask your help to find a humble assistant director who doesn't put on airs."
For such an assistant director, he made two preparations.
If Chen Xiao gives him a surprise in directing just like writing a script, then the assistant director will be an assistant director honestly.
Choose someone who is humble, so as not to see Chen Xiao's junior qualifications and try to squeeze him out.
If Chen Xiao can't do it, then according to the agreement between the two, he will abdicate and make way for someone more worthy. The assistant director stepped forward.
When he heard that the chief director had been decided, Wang Zhan sighed with regret on his face.
The chief director is the highest person in charge of the film and has the right to authorize it. Pity.
Which great director can win this film?
Wang Zhan asked curiously: "Who did you choose?"
"It's the author."
Wang Zhan was startled, and a storm of emotions rose in his heart.
"You mean, this script was written by the director himself?! When did such a talent appear in this circle? What's his name?"
"You don't know him."
Wang Zhan blinked.
He doesn't know him?
Oh, I see.
He came back from abroad!
Even if he doesn't know the director of a big country, he has heard of him.
He hasn't heard of him, so it should be a director from a small country, right?
There are cultural differences in small countries, so a humble assistant director is needed to help.
Got it!
Got it all!
Be humble, so as not to offend the senior!
Wang Zhan patted his chest, "Got it, I'll take care of the assistant director."
He came back from abroad, so maybe he doesn't have a company.
If he can sign this big guy, Jiahao may directly open a new era!
Wang Zhan's eyes were full of expectations, "Lao Zhang, when will the filming start? I must go to meet this director. Does he have a company now?"
"Probably next month. He has a company."
Wang Zhan felt disappointed.
If this kind of talent is snatched away by someone, the company will probably have a big enemy!
He was full of regret and asked, "When did you join, which company?"
"Last month, just joined our company."
"..."
Wang Zhan was a little speechless.
You are a jewelry company, why do you recruit such talents? !
"Does your company want to transform?"
"No, although the diamond market is not good, we still sell gold, why transform?"
"..."
Wang Zhan shook his head.
I really don't know how Lao Zhang dug up such a treasure.
Later, he will meet this big director in person to see if he can dig up Jiahao!
"Forget it, I won't tell you. When the filming starts, I will go to meet this director in person!"
Zhang Jianhua smiled awkwardly.
"Meet" Chen Xiao?
Lao Wang seems to have some misunderstanding.
Forget it, anyway, the actors, assistant directors, and investments are in place.
"Investment, actors, and production team are all reserved for you. Most of the actors are artists from your company, see if there are any problems."