Half an hour later.

After the movie ended, applause burst out spontaneously in the screening hall.

Director Han clapped his hands lightly and said with a smile: "The plot is suspenseful and absurd, the overall plot is smooth, the twists, and the comedy effects are just right, with almost no flaws."

"Director Fang, congratulations on making an excellent movie."

"Congratulations to Director Fang..."

Fang Ziheng took out his cigarettes and dispersed them to everyone, smiling and saying nothing.

There are a lot of compliments, but there is not much support from Zhongying.

"Xiao Liu, bring me the movie release list for January and February."

"Okay, Director Han!"

A young man trotted away and soon came back with several documents.

The staff left, the lights in the screening room were turned on, and Director Han, Chen Yu and three cadres from the distribution department stayed behind.

Director Han took a few glances at the movie release list, handed it to Fang Ziheng, and said, "Tell me, what time do you think is a better time for "The Unknown" to be released?"

Ordinarily, China Film does not need to ask Fang Ziheng for his opinion, it can just pick a date and set the schedule.

However, Director Han received news that his sister Lin, the deputy manager and production director of Hengyu Media, Lin Feifei, has been frequently contacting major TV stations in the past few days, apparently wanting to promote "The Unknown".

Director Han borrowed flowers to offer to the Buddha and asked Fang Ziheng to choose a schedule. This not only gave him a favor, but also left him with a good reputation as a supporter of newcomers.

Fang Ziheng did not dare to speculate on the leader's thoughts, so he accepted the form with peace of mind and selected the appropriate schedule.

"Madagascar 2" on January 1

January 7 "Red Cliff" (Part 2)

January 16 "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf"

January 20 "Crazy Racing"

January 22 "Happy Events at Home 2009"

January 23rd "Sound of Dreams"

January 26 "Bridge to Wonderland"

January 26 "Dragon Playing with Phoenix"

Tsk tsk...

Throughout January, eight movies were packed together, all trying to take advantage of the Lunar New Year schedule, and that's it, not counting the movies released in December 2008.

Fang Ziheng turned his attention to February 2009, which is the first month of the year.

The first day of the Lunar New Year in 2009 is January 26th according to the new calendar.

The schedule for "The Unknown One" cannot be too early. If it is too early, it will have to compete with many films in January.

You can't be the Queen Mother either, because you can't catch up with the holidays of the first lunar month.

The table shows that there were a total of four movies in February.

February 5 "Happy"

February 13 "Can Afford to Love"

February 14 "Cape No. 7"

February 21 "Love Borders"

Of the four movies, almost none of them can be beat.

After reading the form, Fang Ziheng thought for a while and said to Director Han: "It will be released on January 24th, the 28th day of the New Year!"

"Twenty-eighth of the twelfth lunar month!"

Director Han thought for a while and slapped his thigh: "Okay, it will be released on the 28th."

He could see that Fang Ziheng wanted to dominate the entire February 2009 schedule, and it would be released on the 28th, leaving just one month to grab the box office.

After the seventh day of the first lunar month, the reputation of "The Unknown" has also become widely known through the quality and publicity of the film.

Choosing this release date not only misses many movies released in December, but also avoids the dozen or so movies that were released in March 2009.

However, today is already January 10th, and there is only less than half a month until the film is released on the 24th.

Promotional aspect?

Director Han glanced at Fang Ziheng, who looked confident, and thought to himself that he was really too preoccupied. With the Lin family girl helping to promote it, he was worried about nothing.

Thinking of this, Director Han waved to Chen Yu, who was silent on the side: "I will leave the publicity and distribution of China Film to you, 3 million publicity expenses."

"Okay, Director Han!"

Chen Yu smiled slightly and agreed happily.

The total cost of "The Unknown" is 12 million, including 10 million production costs and 2 million publicity costs.

Now China Film has spent another 300 yuan for publicity, which means that the total publicity cost of "The Unknown" has reached 5 million, which is half of the production cost.

After the schedule was set, Mr. Han left with three cadres.

Only Fang Ziheng and Chen Yu were left in the screening room, and they had to negotiate the distribution costs of the film.

"What? 15 points of issuance!"

"No, Director Chen, you are chipping away at Hengyu's bones!"

"Director Fang, 15 points is the normal distribution ratio. I'm not kidding you. Most movies on the market are distributed based on 15 points."

"Director Fang, you also know that Director Han is very optimistic about "The Unknown" and increased the promotional expenses by 3 million.

Coupled with China Film's omnichannel distribution capabilities, "The Unknown" is the film that China Film supports the most during the Lunar New Year, and it's the only one!"

Chen Yu talked about lotus flowers and talked endlessly, and even gave examples of many movies currently being released.

Fang Ziheng shook his head, determined not to be fooled by Chen Yu, and complained from other aspects: "Director Chen, you also know that our Hengyu has just been established, and the whole company is tightening their belts. It's not easy to make a movie.

Point at it and make some money to live a good year."

"15 points is too much, Hengyu really can't accept it!"

"Then how much did you say?" Chen Yu smiled and flicked the ashes of his cigarette and asked.

"Up to 5 points!"

Fang Ziheng stretched out his palm, grasped and loosened it in front of his eyes, and said with a sad face: "You know, there are too many movies released during the Lunar New Year. It is not difficult for "The Unknown" to recover the cost, but if you want to make a lot of money, there are opportunities.

Very slim.

China Film Group is already the largest investor in movies, so don’t embarrass Hengyu with distribution fees!”

He had no choice but to invest heavily in China Film and Television. If the distribution fee was set according to market rules, it would be equivalent to working for others.

"Director Fang, how dare you say that!"

Seeing Fang Ziheng pretending to be pitiful, Chen Yu's mouth twitched and he couldn't help but want to curse.

The issuance fee of 5 points is a loss for what you said.

If he really agreed, Director Han could eat him alive.

Chen Yu took a deep breath, put out the cigarette, and said calmly: "Five points is the treatment that only famous directors such as Lao Mouzi and Chen Daren can enjoy. Even Feng Pants has not enjoyed it. Director Fang doesn't think it's too much!"

China Film Group absolutely cannot agree to Fang Ziheng's request, even if he has connections behind his back, and even if Director Han is optimistic about him, he will definitely not agree.

Otherwise, you are trampling on industry rules!

A new director wants to be on an equal footing with those big directors and famous directors in his first film. If word gets out, how will China Film Group lead the development of Chinese-language films, and how will it face the doubts and criticism from the outside world?

Isn’t this a joke!

Seeing Chen Yu getting angry, Fang Ziheng lightly smacked his mouth and felt that he was a little bit distracted with his open mouth.

He smiled sincerely and immediately changed his mind: "5 points is indeed inappropriate, how about 7 points?"

Chen Yu glanced at him and said nothing, but the expression on his face became darker.

The theater suddenly became quiet.

Under the light of the lights, the two men glared at each other.

One has a smile on his face, and the other has a face as deep as water.

After a long time, Chen Yu was the first to relent and proposed a new ratio.

"Let's do this, you and I each take a step back, 10 points!"

As the deputy director of the distribution department, he needs to bring more benefits to the group. He can neither really hate Fang Ziheng nor be ripped off by the other party.

In the end, after a lot of bargaining, the two parties set the issuance ratio at 9 points, which was 1 point lower than Fang Ziheng's expectation.

Chen Yu asked someone to prepare a contract, hoping to sign it as soon as possible so that Fang Ziheng would be a jerk.

This birdman is so eloquent!

After a while, the staff sent the contract in.

After reading the contract, Fang Ziheng pointed at the director's remuneration column and said: "Brother Yu, after all, I also write, direct and act myself. Two hundred thousand is too low!"

"...."

Chen Yu: "......"
Chapter completed!