But good screenwriters have the miraculous ability to turn decay into miraculous power. Many times, some original works that were originally called third-rate novels, after being transformed by some well-known screenwriters and moved to the screen, will suddenly glow with extraordinary effect.
Same attraction.
It can be seen that this is the ability of the screenwriter and the skill of the screenwriter.
But look at Wu Di, does he have such ability?
He is still boasting and talking big words here. Although he only said that he only participated in the design of the character Xiao Qi, Lao Zhang is a person with a strong defensive mentality.
Regardless of whether Wu Di will get involved in the script or not, or whether he has such intentions, he must nip it in the bud.
It's impossible to give him such an opportunity.
"What do you mean, Mr. Zhang, there's no need to talk anymore?" Wu Di suddenly changed the topic, and even his face became ugly.
Lao Zhang was stunned for a moment: "Xiao Wu, don't be angry, we can discuss everything, I didn't mean that."
"Then what do you mean?"
"I have made it very clear that I will not interfere with other actors' scenes, and I have no interest in it. I just want to do my best to make my own character look better. It's just such a small request. You can also
Can’t consider it?”
In fact, Lao Zhang is just too stubborn and one-minded. Because he doesn't want Wu Di to participate, he wants to fundamentally rule out the possibility of Wu Di getting involved.
If Lao Zhang was tactful enough, he could have agreed to Wu Di first. Anyway, when the filming officially starts, with him, Lao Zhang, in charge, the cast and crew will listen to him. Who will give Wu Di a look?
Those plots can be changed by Wu Di if he wants?
But who is Lao Zhang?
He is really an open and honest person, except when he is soliciting investments.
He didn't want Wu Di to participate, so he told him bluntly that he didn't want to cause any disharmony on the set when the time came.
Lao Zhang wanted to sternly refute Wu Di, but he couldn't say such words anyway. Lao Zhang licked his lips and was very embarrassed: "It's not that I don't want you to participate, the writing of the movie script is also a comprehensive project.
, if you modify this point, it will also destroy that point, these are all connected."
"do you understand?"
"Besides, you have no experience in screenwriting, so I can't trust you boldly to hand over this part to you. Although you said you would only modify your own part, I really don't feel safe leaving such a big project to you.
, this is also responsible for Ms. Lan."
"After all, such a large investment is real money. If there is a problem in the script, it will definitely affect the quality of the movie. By then, the loss will be too great."
Who says Lao Zhang doesn’t have cunning thoughts?
You see, he also knew how to bring Ms. Lan out to use as a shield for himself. Isn't this nonsense? If he had followed Ms. Lan's ideas in everything, Wu Di would have given up his choice and left long ago.
By the way, follow-up investment will also be taken away.
It’s his turn, Lao Zhang, to pretend to be a senior here and want to educate others!
To be honest, until now, Wu Di can still cooperate with Lao Zhang because of Zhang Feng's face. If he hadn't chosen Zhang Feng, he would never have chosen to be so closely tied to Lao Zhang.
At least, in terms of the right to speak, Wu Di will fight to the end and will not let Lao Zhang step on his head. Who is paying to maintain this crew?
Are you feeling a little more conscious?
However, with Zhang Feng, there are many things that cannot be helped, such as the seemingly stubborn old Zhang in front of him.
In fact, he doesn't have much respect for Wu Di. At least, in front of Wu Di, he still regards himself as his old father-in-law.
I think Wu Di is a junior and should listen to his orders.
His thoughts led to his current behavior. Then, Wu Di obviously had someone to help him and paid for it, but he ended up with such an ending. He had no right to speak at all and was assigned such a funny and ugly role.
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Who can bear this?
Of course Wu Di’s temper can’t be tolerated!
However, since I have chosen to make this film, I am not an outsider, but an insider, and I have to consider things as an insider.
First of all, you can’t finish the project.
"Who said I have no experience?"
"Mr. Zhang, you may not know that I was also the co-director of the small-budget film I took on before this. Although I dare not say how professional I am, I still have some experience from screenwriter to director.
"
"just you?"
"And co-directing?"
Sure enough, Lao Zhang's eyes were full of contempt. That feeling made Wu Di really uncomfortable. Isn't this looking down on others?
It seems that, in a sense, the appearance of Sanyanerpai is quite good, at least it can make Lao Zhang thoroughly see his own weight.
If everything continues to develop in the original direction, he will be able to see what the audience thinks of his joking and disrespectful mentality when the real movie reviews come out.
What about famous directors?
Do you make good comedy films?
Do you make good suspense films?
If you shoot well, we will continue to recognize you as a famous director and let you sit properly on the altar. But if you shoot poorly, then, I'm sorry, you are a famous director in the universe, and it will not delay us from removing you from the world.
Pull it down from the altar. If you don’t believe it, just wait and see!
The more well-known a director is, the more criticism he will receive if he makes a bad movie. This is the pressure one has to bear under such a great reputation.
"Yeah, if Mr. Zhang doesn't believe it, you can ask and I'll give you my phone number." Wu Di nodded fiercely, looking confused.
"So, have you really been a co-director?"
"who is it?"
"So brave?"
"You don't have any experience before, and I dare you to make movies together?"
"You don't need to go into details about this. I think our cooperation is quite good and quite enjoyable. Ultimately, I just want to change the image of the character Xiao Qi a little bit. This is also for your consideration."
"My son-in-law, I have worked so hard, why can't you see that?"
When the topic returned to Sanyan Erpai, Lao Zhang finally became a little interested: "What do you mean by this?"
People are all real animals, and people like Lao Zhang who seem to be stubborn are not exempt from vulgarity. Only when his own interests are involved, he will concentrate and be a little more serious.
Lao Zhang doesn't care at all about the quality of other directors' films, whether they are talented or not, and whether they are good prospects.
"Look, if Ms. Lan can be persuaded to go back by me, it's because of my promise. Do you think you let me come out in such a ridiculous costume and let Ms. Lan bump into me? She had no complaints and smiled.
Do you agree?"
"I didn't give details before because I was considering your thoughts and didn't want to embarrass you. However, Ms. Lan is not that easy to deal with. She has already said that after attending the premiere, she will come to visit the class after a while.
Look, if you still follow the previous arrangement for shooting, when Ms. Lan sees it, she won't let it go as gently as she did today."
"Although Ms. Lan is a woman, she is also a big boss and has a temper. If I offend her, she will do it again and again. Then I will have nothing to do."
"Whatever the outcome will be, don't blame me. She is my biological mother, and I can't let her suffer too much."
"After all, as you just said, it's all real money, money spent in vain. Whoever holds the money will have the initiative."
"You should give it some thought."
This boy, he is threatening him!
Although Wu Di's words were very tactful, the meaning had been conveyed, and Lao Zhang fell silent.
What Wu Di said is a bit unpleasant to hear, but it is indeed the truth.
This is undeniable.
Ms. Lan is the big shot who holds the power of life and death in San Yan Er's production of this movie. She is neither Lao Zhang nor Wu Di.
As the saying goes, whoever has the money is the boss. The movie is still in the filming stage, and this is how an individual's status is determined.
If the time were changed now, and the movie had been filmed and started to make profits, then Lao Zhang's waist might be straightened up.
To a large extent, Lao Zhang has a certain say in whether or not to distribute money to Lanmasanti.
At least, he can use his influence to compete with Lanmasanti. After all, you have already invested the money, and now if you want to recover it, you have to look good to the director, Lao Zhang, otherwise, it will not be that easy.
However, this is all for later.
What I want to talk about now is a bitter side of Lao Zhang’s history, a story about people who have to bow their heads when they are under the roof.
What would happen if Ranmasanti came to visit the studio in the middle of the movie and saw Wu Di's style, and she continued to object?
Did she choose to divest?
For her, the big boss, this is naturally a huge loss, a big loss, but for Lao Zhang, what does such behavior mean?
Could it be that Lao Zhang will feel better?
Of course it’s impossible!
If Ranmasanti withdraws its investment midway, what Lao Zhang will face is that the capital chain will be broken, the filming of the movie will be stopped, and all operations will come to a complete standstill.
The project is already halfway through and you can't give up on the movie, so in order to continue it, you have to find the next suitable investor.
Do you think it is easy to find such a character?
For example, Xiao Zhang, who worked very well with Lao Zhang in the past, was originally a good candidate, but now,
Lao Zhang has offended him and tore up the long-term cooperative relationship.
If there is a problem or trouble, if you go back to Xiao Zhang, Xiao Zhang may not give Lao Zhang face.
The investment in this film is so huge, how could it be so easy to find a director?
However, for Ramashanti, at most it is money invested, which cannot be recovered, and there is no further consumption.
But for Lao Zhang, things are not like that. From the perspective of economic interests, if the film cannot be finished, it can only be shut down and wait for new investors to come in. Lao Zhang will not be so lucky, and there will be a third one.
Two Ranmasanti descended from the sky to solve his problems.
As for human relationships, the damage of this downtime is also huge. First of all, it is those big stars. They have already agreed on a schedule before they come to shoot your movie, so this schedule is time-limited.
Although making a movie is a flexible job and it is impossible to be so precise in terms of time, the actors will never wait for you unconditionally.
If the crew is temporarily disbanded, then when filming starts up again, Lao Zhang is likely to face a situation where the actors he selected at the beginning have other errands and will not be able to participate in the next step of filming.
So, what can you do?
Accuse them of breach of contract? Demand that they complete the filming? Or, hold them responsible for breach of contract and demand compensation?
no no!
Lao Zhang can't do any of these things.
Because the movie's downtime is his responsibility and not caused by the actors. So, on the premise that he breached the contract first, how else can you hold others accountable?
The most important harm lies in Lao Zhang’s face.
How important is Lao Zhang's face? It is the biggest trouble among all kinds of troubles!
If he falls down this time at San Yan Er Pai, then his pretense as an internationally renowned director will not be able to hold on!
Where should he put his face?
How can he still hang out in the circle?
Thinking of this, Lao Zhang felt horrified. Fortunately, he and Wu Di didn't break up completely. It was a very close call.
"So, according to what you said, are you doing this, meddling in my movie, or are you trying to save me?"
"You can't say that. As long as you remember that I also considered you when doing these things, that's enough."
"Think about it, as a representative of investors, who else can think about you like me?"
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "If you change someone else, they will not consider you at all. They only consider whether they can make money and how much money they can make. If the movie you make does not meet their requirements
, they can change it at will. I think Mr. Zhang also knows how wealthy those investors are."
Clear, yes clear!
Lao Zhang was speechless. What Wu Di said was all true. Which investor representative would be so kind-hearted as to sit with you and calmly discuss how to calm investors' anger?
Everyone stands with the investors. If you, Mr. Zhang, want to make a movie with a big investment, you have to be prepared for being angry like this.
suffered such a crime.
Who made you want to make big-budget, commercial films?
If it were a drama like that in the past, even if the investors had to pay a small amount, it might not be a big deal, and there would be no big bosses coming to ask Lao Zhang Xingshi to accuse him.
why?
Isn't it because those movies are all made with small investments? As for literary and artistic films, the investment is only in the tens of millions, ranging from as much as thirty to fifty million to as little as ten million, which is enough.
In this case, the chance of investors losing money is relatively small, because there are actually many ways for a movie to make money.
In addition to public screenings, there is also the sale of VCDs, DVDs, etc. There is also a very important channel. If some literary and artistic films fail to make much money in theaters, or even lose money at the box office, as long as the quality is good, or they win
If you win an overseas award, you will most likely be able to sell overseas copyrights, screen it in other countries, and distribute audio and video products.
This is also a large amount of income. Although it is not as good as the huge profits after the official release, it is indeed stress-free to recover the cost.