Chapter 837 If you want to schedule a movie, look at me!
"Xiao Wu, please meet me. This is Mr. Zhang."
What?
Is it Zhang again?
Is it really the most common surname in China?
The power was so great that Wu Di secretly complained that he had seen too many big guys named Zhang recently.
But he still shook hands with Mr. Zhang.
After the guests of honor were all in place, Brother Hai took the order. It seemed that Wu Di's guess was correct. He was not the only guest today. Mr. Zhang was also invited by Brother Hai.
So, Brother Hai, who was always generous to himself but stingy to others, took the initiative to ask for food this time.
Although Brother Hai was very open this time and ordered all the signature dishes, which were quite expensive, Wu Di had no appetite at all.
The main reason is that I'm worried. Brother Hai has always been a master at making troubles. It would be fine if he could honestly state his demands.
Regardless of whether it was an idea to harm people, at least it brought peace of mind, right? In that case, the meal could still be eaten.
Just think of a way to dismantle it.
But he didn't say anything, and instead took Mr. Zhang to talk about the alcohol content. Haha, both of them are old.
Even if it was a massive amount before, it’s no longer possible now. Why should we care about the alcohol content?
However, they can rest assured today.
One is that although Wu Di is young, he does not reach out to them for resources. The second is that Wu Di can drink, but he does not like drinking.
Therefore, today’s wine table can be said to have a very clean style.
Although Wu Di was curious, he didn't intend to ask. It didn't matter. He wasn't the one who was anxious anyway. Just look at Brother Hai's little eyes that drifted over from time to time. You should know that in today's scene, the one who is most anxious will be him.
Great director.
After thinking about it, Wu Di's appetite was opened up, and he was so excited that he ate and drank.
It doesn't matter.
Anyway, nothing good will happen to him in the end, so he might as well fill his belly before his mood is ruined!
"Young man, I heard that you also opened a film and television company, right?"
As soon as Mr. Zhang opened his mouth, there was a familiar aura of a superior person. This aura was different from that of Brother Hai and Lao Zhang.
Others are all old-timers, and they just regard Wu Di as a younger generation who can be cultivated. They even have a faint sense of contempt for Wu Di.
No way, who made you so young?
Even if you already have awards in hand, as well as connections and capital support, after all, you are still a junior.
In this circle, seniority is still a very important consideration. If you are young, then you are not qualified to stand in the same high position as the older generation.
However, the feeling that Mr. Zhang brought to Wu Di seemed even stranger.
His way of speaking is as if a leading cadre is lecturing, and it is completely condescending. Who is this person?
Until now, Brother Hai has not explained Mr. Zhang’s specific responsibilities. He only said that he is the boss. But there are so many bosses, who knows what he does?
"Xiao Wu, Mr. Zhang is in charge of theatrical distribution. Our new film depends entirely on him. I have thought about it. Although we have just finished filming and it is far from the time to schedule the film, we should be prepared.
Mr. Zhang happens to have time today, so he invited you here too."
"Xiao Wu, I have heard about your deeds. You are young and it is not simple. You have awards, box office, and now you have your own film and television company. I heard that you also need to participate in distribution and post-publicity. You guys
This generation of young people is indeed different from us old antiques."
"It's fundamentally different. Your ideas are much more flexible."
From the time the table was served, this was the longest conversation Mr. Zhang had ever said to Wu Di. Not to mention, the more we talked, the more cordial he felt.
I have to say that Mr. Zhang looks much more kind and kind now.
"Mr. Zhang, this is an exaggeration. I am just a monk halfway, so I just want to try some new routes. This is also thanks to all the bosses who have never given up and actively helped me. Without you, I would not be able to succeed with this little skill.
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This brat has set his personal stance too low!
Mr. Zhang has just summarized what he knows about Wu Di's capital. To be honest, with such qualifications, not to mention raising his tail, he can at least kill everyone. In terms of momentum, he is definitely not in such a weak state.
It seems that Brother Hai did not lie to him. This young man is really interesting.
To say he is neither humble nor arrogant, his demeanor is a little too humble, but since his debut, he seems to have never suffered a loss.
This further highlights Wu Di's ability.
The two big guys were examining Wu Di's ability and couldn't figure out his depth. Only Wu Di knew where he had any capital that needed to be deeply considered by others.
Now he is really helpless.
"Brother Hai, do I also need to be responsible for scheduling films?"
"When the filming of the movie first started, I remember you seemed to say that it would be safer for you to discuss this matter in person."
Mr. Zhang's face stiffened and he looked at Brother Hai with a question mark on his face: Sure enough.
After all, they are old friends, and their behavior has always been this way.
It seems that the young man doesn't want to accept the move. Let's see how Brother Hai can resolve the matter.
An ordinary director would have been angry if he was questioned by the younger generation. If it were normal, Brother Hai would indeed be angry.
But now he felt calm. Wu Di's little doubts could not shake him at all. He just laughed and said: "You remember correctly, I did think so at the beginning, but now, you are not here
Well?"
"With you here, why should I worry about this?"
"Your experience in movie marketing is much better than mine."
Brother Hai said these words as a matter of course, but Wu Di's words seemed not to have entered his mind at all.
Hey hey!
Director, are what you said the same thing as what I said?
"However, film arranging has nothing to do with marketing. Indeed, we are now in an Internet society. As long as marketing is done well, you can get some dividends from theaters and film arranging can be improved, but that is only part of the dynamic.
This kind of improvement will definitely not shake the film schedule that has been negotiated for a long time."
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Wu Di looked at Mr. Zhang. Brother Hai could be said to be unfamiliar with these things, but this man is an expert. Mr. Zhang lived up to his expectations.
Nodding: "Everything you said is right, but what Brother Hai told me is to leave the specific negotiation and arrangement of the film to you."
"Xiao Wu, if I had some doubts just now, now, after listening to your opinions just now, I no longer have doubts."
"You are indeed knowledgeable. Brother Hai is lucky to be able to find you."
The two seniors laughed, kept singing praises to Wu Di, and wore high hats. In a daze, Wu Di felt that these people were no longer human.
They are all monsters in human form.
They were specifically designed to harm this poor little Wu Di.
Their smiles were not smiles, but terrifying mouths showing their fangs. Wu Di finally understood Brother Hai’s purpose.
He actually...
He actually wants Wu Di to tear up the film for him!
Brother Hai, does he know what this means?
joke!
Stop trying to respect Brother Hai!
How could he not know?
If he didn't know what tearing apart films meant, he wouldn't have brought Wu Di here!
money!
Film arrangement is equal to money!
White flowers, living money!
There are no friendships, no friends, and no philanthropists.
If you want to arrange a film, you can, just pay for it!
Either the relevant theaters are involved in the distribution, or they have to pay directly to schedule the film. In today's market, this is the rule.
Many film and television companies have corresponding theaters under their own umbrella. If they participate in the investment of a movie, then obviously, in line with the principle of keeping the money from outsiders, they will also arrange a lot of movies produced by themselves.
It seems like a donation of love, but isn’t it actually money that is at fault?
When we invest in making movies, doesn’t that mean we spend money?
Even more, we spent more money!
Of course you have to take care of yourself!
As for the so-called payment of money to guarantee the film arrangement, the principle is even simpler. Don’t think that for many movies that look very popular, theaters will naturally provide high-quality films.
There are so many doorways here.
For example, Brother Hai's "The Orphans of Mengshi", from a glance, has the momentum of a blockbuster, and all configurations are very good. With this lineup and configuration, 15% of the film schedule in the initial stage can be guaranteed.
This is the face that theater chains will give Brother Hai, so there is no need to talk about it.
However, Brother Hai's appetite obviously goes beyond that.
Blessing?
Such a blessing is packaged and given to you for free, do you want it?
Although Wu Di didn't say it out loud, he had already scolded the two old foxes in his heart.
"I am naturally very happy that the two seniors can take me seriously, but this incident is too sudden."
"When talking about film arrangement, we don't just sit here and talk about it. We still need to come up with practical plans."
Wu Di first raised a question, you old foxes, don't try to tease me just because I'm young, I understand very well.
Since Mr. Zhang's business scope was explained clearly, Brother Hai began to consciously take a back seat and leave the conversation to them.
He was now at leisure. Although the dishes were already a little cold, Brother Hai didn't care. He was picky and started to eat.
His attitude caused Wu Di to be seriously dissatisfied.
"The plan is for later. What we have to do now is to confirm each other's intentions."
"How about it?"
"I'll give you a ten-point schedule, can you take it?"
Others haven't said that they want to help arrange the film, but he has started making arrangements here. It feels like rushing a duck to get it on the shelf.
The circle is getting smaller and smaller as it is drawn, and the rope seems to be getting tighter and tighter.
It's like Wu Di should naturally come up with this money.
Why?
why?
Wu Di has made up his mind, he cannot give in easily. No matter what, he has taken over for the Meng's Orphans.
That's the same thing, it's such a big signing, it's not impossible to help him promote it, and you can also practice for yourself at the same time.
However, he has no interest at all in tearing apart pieces.
This is a pure money transaction, without any technical content. As long as you are willing to pay, as long as it is within an acceptable range, you can get the film arrangement you are satisfied with.
The attitude of Mr. Zhang and Brother Hai is also very clear. They seem to let Wu Di make the decision and give him the power of choice.
In fact, it is just putting pressure on him. As for his thoughts, it is not important at all.
If I ask you to offer a price, what else can you offer?
Originally this was not your responsibility, but under their coercion and inducement, it seems to have become Wu Di's responsibility.
This is already a very unreasonable behavior. No matter what choice Wu Di makes next, for Brother Hai, he will make a profit.
Even if there are only five more points, that is still 20% of the film schedule!
Brother Hai earned all of this, and at the same time, he hasn't paid a penny, and judging from his attitude, this money is not on top of the so-called later publicity expenses!
Brother Hai calculated this account very clearly.
Ms. Lan's funds were used to complete subsequent filming and various marketing. As for the film arrangement, Brother Hai's ideas were completely different from Wu Di's.
Wu Di took it for granted that the money had nothing to do with him and that it would never be his turn to pay it out.
Brother Hai, on the other hand, shamelessly believes that as long as the filming of the movie is completed, all the remaining work will be Wu Di's responsibility.
This is really... quite shameless.
Even though he is an old-timer, Wu Di still has to say this.
To use Brother Hai’s explanation, haven’t you, Wu Di, already taken over all the follow-up publicity work?
So, of course, film arrangement is also part of the follow-up publicity work. If you are not responsible, who is?
Of course it’s okay to be responsible.
For Wu Di, this can also be regarded as a rehearsal in advance. If he follows up on the filming of a blockbuster film like Orphans of Meng, runs the entire process, and participates in every step, then he will definitely gain experience.
Rapid growth.
Definitely.
Among the few films that Wu Di has in his hands, Orphans of Mengshi is the one that has progressed the fastest, even though San Yan Er was filmed earlier than it.
However, at the beginning, Lao Zhang did not intend to hand over all subsequent publicity work to Wu Di. This was still a temporary decision.
Therefore, even if Wu Di wants to favor his own family, he must at least finish all the work for the Meng's orphans before he can spare time.
This really feels like an extreme challenge.
Lao Zhang's thoughts are also unpredictable. There are obviously so many schedules to choose from, so why do you have to fight with Brother Hai?
Brother Hai is going to be on the Spring Festival stall, which is nothing to say. Others were aiming for the Spring Festival stall from the beginning, but now they are just completing their initial plans.
What's more, how much is their investment, and how much is your investment in just a few words?
Your investment is already small, and you don’t need to use the Spring Festival period to repay the capital, so why bother?
When two powerful forces fight, the final result will definitely not be for each to get what he wants and for both parties to be happy. Does Lao Zhang still think that his few words and two words can beat the Meng's orphan?
Don’t focus on others when the time comes!
If others don't know, how can Wu Di not know?
The actual level of Sanyanerpai is really poor and terrible. To be honest, if it were put on an ordinary May Day or summer vacation, it would just be pulled out and scolded.
Swearing has limited influence.
The damage to Lao Zhang’s reputation is also limited.