As a director, no one would dislike the lack of investment, and Wu Jing is no exception.
But the premise is that you don't invest money.
Unfortunately, he had to bear half of the eight million this time.
It's enough to put the villa in, but it's impossible to lose everything for the sake of director of a play, which is not cost-effective.
He bears the big deal for the four million, and the rest is to find a few big injustices to share the risks together.
Not only him, Qin Gang also had the same idea.
It is true that there are too many people and the benefits are less, but the relative risks are also less. Although you need to share less money at that time, you will lose less if you lose more.
No one wants to, or wants to direct or star in the movies they are in a frustration, but this is business and some things must be considered.
Ding Xiu nodded and said, "Yes, the budget of five million is too small, so I can't shoot anything."
"By the way, is the filming in the Mainland or Hong Kong Island?"
"Hong Kong Island." Wu Jing replied without hesitation.
Ding Xiu pondered: "In fact, the scene is not bad in the mainland, why do you have to go to Hong Kong Island all the way?"
"Although I have set a deposit of eight million, I still have a small and medium-sized movie. It's a little bit to save a little bit. The actors there are cheaper, and I can get all the supporting roles with one million."
The extras in Hong Kong are much more expensive than those in the mainland. The extras in mainland China are thirty or forty yuan a day, and one or two hundred a day in Hong Kong.
But the supporting roles there are cheap, which is not comparable to those in the mainland.
TVB has a large number of people, but she is almost unable to raise them. Usually, she allows her artists to do other jobs. When the company is out of the way, you can just deliver takeout, wash cars, cut hair, and be a security guard.
Of course, you can also take on extra work and film, and the company will not charge you a commission.
For veteran actors from third and fourth tier cities in Hong Kong, you can even offer them part-time jobs, paying them a day, and getting them done for a few thousand yuan a day, which is very convenient.
"The main thing is that the script is passed." Wu Jing changed his voice and said, "The review system in the mainland is clearer than me. Hong Kong Island is much more relaxed. If the scene is placed here, you have to report it first.
It's too troublesome to review it from above."
This is why he put the main scene in Hong Kong Island.
The review there is relatively less strict.
Although Wolf Teeth is not a banned film, some of the contents are still a bit bloody. Who knows the personality of the person reviewing above? They beat you back with one stick and asked you to change it. There is no place to cry.
This is all experience.
This is what the black boxing that just released was like. At the beginning, the mainland could not pass the review, saying that boxing athletes could not fight black boxing.
Finally, an old mother was seriously ill before passing the trial.
Anyway, sooner or later, Hong Kong Island and the Mainland will bloom. Putting the filming site on Hong Kong Island is equivalent to putting an egg in a basket first. Even if the Mainland cannot pass the review, the Hong Kong Island will not delay the release.
"I understand, understand and understand." Ding Xiu couldn't help but sigh.
Wu Jing's statement reminded him of Baoqiang's world of thieves. This film could not be passed through the review at the beginning, saying that it could not be whitewashed.
The investment was tens of millions. Liu Dehua invited him and Mr. Ge invited him. In the end, he could not pass the review. Feng Xiaogang almost cried and died in the toilet.
In the end, someone gave him some advice, asking the heroine to become pregnant and the hero to be a father, so he changed his mind and passed the trial.
"I asked one last question. Many of the supporting roles in this drama are Hong Kong actors. Do I match my style with them?"
Ding Xiu knew that the styles of mainland actors and Hong Kong actors are quite different. No, they can't be said to be big, they are simply two different styles.
Just look at the sequel to Infernal Affairs. Even if Chen Daoming is placed between Liang Chaowei, Liu Dehua and Zeng Zhixiang, he is still out of place and a little awkward.
It has nothing to do with acting, it’s just that the styles are too different.
Ding Xiu is now a little worried that he will be incompatible with Hong Kong actors in the play.
Wu Jing grinned: "Brother Xiu, do you know what the difference between Hong Kong actors and mainland actors is?"
After thinking about it carefully, Ding Xiudao: "Their performances are more lifelike, while the performances of mainland actors are more systematic."
The number of Hong Kong island actors who are still active are graduated from the science class. Liu Dehua, Liang Chaowei, Zhou Xingchi, Wu Mengda, Zhou Runfa ... Some of them sell electrical appliances, some are cut hair, some are washing cars.
Some are gangsters.
After taking the TVB exam by chance, I followed the training class for two months and went to the set to film.
Until today, I rely on my own thinking about my acting skills, talent and hard work, and learn from my life.
This is a bit similar to Wang Baoqiang, a gangster.
People who come from wild paths cannot do it, but they really can't. Those who are bullied are really bullied.
Mainland actors are different. Eighty percent of them graduate from major film academies. In their freshman year, teachers teach movie history, sketches and performance skills step by step.
One of the obvious characteristics of the people sent from the academy is the performance routine.
Of course, whether it is a academic or a lifestyle, it is a good acting skill that can reach the top, and after all, it is different.
"Speak halfway." Wu Jing smiled slightly: "To be honest, I have really studied this. In fact, the biggest difference between Hong Kong actors and mainland actors is the spirit of the world."
"I returned in 1997, what before 1997, you should know more or less from the Hong Kong films. Zheng Yijian played the old and confused babies. It is not exaggerated at all.
"These artists nowadays have come from that era. Due to the general environment, they are basically all from the world."
"In the past, some young actors were very crafty on the set during the day, but at night they would work with a watermelon knife. After finishing their work, they washed their hands and returned to the set to work."
"The director is the same. While filming, you can prevent being smashed. At the critical time, you have to hold sticks to confront the company that collects, negotiate, shake people, and have to rush up."
"Huang Jinbao, Cheng Long, Liu Dehua, they encountered too many such things when they filmed in movies back then, that's really true."
"There has never been a saying that the mud is not stained. Those artists who are still active are not full of the spirit of the world."
"There is also the artists over there who really make a living by making money when filming. If you don't film, you can buy insurance, sell it, and rent it out. As long as you can make money, you are a good career."
Wu Jing smiled bitterly and said, "Not like ours, actors are in the high-end literary and artistic industry. They earn a lot and are high-end professions. This greatly affects our mentality. We think we are engaged in the art industry and want to create artistic value."
Seeing Ding Xiu's face strange, Wu Jing laughed: "It's a long way to go, let's continue talking about the spirit of the world. There is a spirit of the world behind the Hong Kong actors, which is emitted from their bones."
"Brother Xiu, you are worried that you don't have a relationship with them. This is completely unnecessary. In my opinion, your angels are much heavier than theirs. Really, I'm not exaggerating at all."
"I have seen you play the martial arts world in the past. The world is so arrogant that it is not so good. The people who are walking in the world are like walking in the world. If you put it in Hong Kong movies, no one will say that you are from the mainland."
Mainland actors are all college students, some of whom are graduate students, masters, doctoral students, and all of them are very literary. The difference between standing with Hong Kong actors is really big.
The style is different.
Ding Xiu is different. He has a low level of education, is not elegant in speaking, has a ruffian nature, has strong fighting ability, and has a temperament that no one can accept it in his bones.
In fact, Wu Jing always thought that Ding Xiu was most suitable for playing roles like the underworld brother.
If he plays Chen Haonan, he will definitely be more popular than Zheng Yi Jian.
He got a shoulder dragon over his body, stared at the other person, and said, "What are you watching? Is there a way to fight alone..."
After falling back, Ding Xiu crossed his legs and said, "You have a deep misunderstanding of me. People who know me say I am friendly, so where does the aura of the world come from? Don't talk nonsense."
"Hahaha, I have heard of the name of your Beijing Film Studio. Back then, a handful of watermelons chased dozens of people, and no boss dared to owe you money when he was running commercial performances outside."
When talking about Wu Jing, I think of it, I haven't heard of Ding Xiu's commercial performance yet.
Usually, when they are in their business, they open bars for people in the early days and sing on their boss’ birthdays, which is common.
There are many people I come into contact with. Sometimes people force you to drink, but it won’t work if you don’t drink it. The watermelon knife holds you around your neck. At that time, it’s not a good idea to have a performance fee.
As far as Wu Jing knew, most of the people he knew had been dependent on performance fees, but Ding Xiu had never heard of being dependent on the account.
"Not as mysterious as you said, and there are also people who owe me money, but most of them have been resolved through legal procedures."
What is the company's legal affairs, so what is the salary that is raised every month? It's just a lawsuit.
In a civilized society, if you can solve problems with legal means, try to solve them as much as possible. This is the purpose that Ding Xiu and Lao Qin have always practiced.
Wu Jing noticed that Ding Xiu said that most of the time went through legal procedures, which meant that a small part of them had been resolved by himself.
I can only say that this guy is really tough.
But when I think of his powerful combat power, I feel relieved.
If Ding Xiu knew what Wu Jing was thinking, he would definitely be amused and crying.
When I first entered the industry, I did meet many people who had to pay for their debts and had sex with others several times. He snatched the boss's scimitar and put it on the boss's neck, the appearance fee is easy to pay.
The other party was so angry.
However, as the popularity grew, the number of such things became less and less.
Someone asked him to perform in a commercial performance, and he paid for the first one, how much money, how many songs he sang, how many minutes of performance, and whether to drink or not are all clearly stipulated in the contract.
If you have any objections, you will go through legal procedures and leave everything to the law to resolve it.
After all, he is a person with status. Ding Xiu rarely does things that end up in person, which is too bad.
"Brother Jing drinks tea." Zhao Liying came over with two cups of tea and placed it in front of the two.
One morning in Qin Gang, Wu Jing found the tea in his stomach, and took a sip of symbolicly, saying, "I wanted to say that you choose the assistant to choose the assistant, and the little girl looks very cute."
The girl changes eighteen years old. Zhao Liying is nineteen years old and is about to reach twenty. She is exactly the same age as a flower. In addition, she is dressed well and she is still quite beautiful.
But her beauty is relatively less distinctive, she is just an ordinary girl.
Not as sexy as Fan Binbin, Liu Yifei is so outstanding.
Zhao Liying was embarrassed to smile, and took a few steps back and went out, closing the door.
Immediately, I took out the mirror from my pocket and looked left and right in my face.
Nympho
In the following time, Wu Jing ran to Qinchao Entertainment every few days. As the projects were established, the burden on his shoulders became heavier and heavier.
During this period, Ding Xiu spent most of his time at home and occasionally attended some events, such as the Popular Film Hundred Flowers Awards, and Huang Bo nominated for the Best Supporting Actor, but unfortunately he didn't win the award.
At the Golden Eagle Awards, Liu Yifei appeared as the first Golden Eagle Goddess, surpassing the crowd.
At the age of nineteen, she is so popular this year that she has no rivals among her peers.
In September, Apple applied for release in mainland China, but was rejected if nothing unexpected happened.
He was also scolded by the photoelectric master, saying that the content had bad guidance for teenagers, and the director's face turned green.
Helplessly, the director could only focus on the international film festival.
In October, he led Ding Xiu, Fan Binbin and his group to the Berlin Film Festival.
"Wow, I'm going abroad." Before the plane took off, Zhao Liying lay in front of the porthole and looked outside excitedly.
Thanks to Ding Xiu's glory, she went abroad for the first time.
"Don't be like a rusty bun, it's just embarrassing me." Ding Xiu pushed his sunglasses and whispered to remind Zhao Liying.
"It's normal for the first time. Maybe your first time is not as good as her."
A crisp female voice rang in his ears. Ding Xiu wanted to see who was meddling so much. He turned his head, big waves, big lips, and a little familiar.
After thinking for a few seconds, I remembered it, Shu Qi.
Ding Xiu stood up, stretched out his hand and smiled, "Sister Shu Qi, I am the actor Ding Xiu, I'm lucky to meet."
Shu Qi shook hands, smiling and not smiling: "I know you."
When she passed away, the martial arts world participated in the Cannes Film Festival, she met Ding Xiu on the plane. This kid was so annoying.
Later, I almost forgot about this person. One day I saw him again on TV and was very popular.
In recent years, Ding Xiu has developed better and better every year, and it is difficult to forget it again.
"I know you too, Teacher Xu Jingjiang and me..."
"Cough cough cough cough cough." Fan Binbin coughed wildly, interrupting Ding Xiu's second half of the sentence. After knowing him for so long, Ding Xiu crossed his legs and knew what he was thinking.
If you really have to wait for Ding Xiu to say it, I am afraid that it will be here today.
"Sister Shu Qi, long time no see you. Your clothes today are so beautiful and match your hairstyle."
"It's Binbin, do you go to Berlin this time?"
"Yes, good luck, some movies are shortlisted.
Fan Binbin has made more preparations than Ding Xiu. How many judges are there? Who is domestic? She has done her homework in advance.
Shuqi is one of them.
Everyone is a Chinese. With this relationship, they will vote for Apple if they are not surprised.
However, listening to Shu Qi and Ding Xiu’s chat, this time it was a bit unrestrained.
"It's easy to say, I will definitely help if I can help."
Shu Qi asked a few politely and found his seat to sit down. He didn't ask their movie name throughout the whole process. Fan Binbin felt cold and stared at Ding Xiu with big eyes.
"Brother Xiu, Sister Shu Qi is a judge. Do you two have any grudges?"
"No, I've always met you."
"Really?"
"I really don't. If you don't believe me, I'll go and chat with her to prove it to you."
"Okay, you'd better stop going. I feel like she doesn't seem to have a good impression of you."