The media are reporting that Tang An does not use Hong Kong and Taiwan actors to shoot a blockbuster with an investment of 100 million, but Tang An, who is at the center of the storm, remains unmoved.
Two days before the movie was about to be approved, Tang An gathered with several team leaders and producers from the "Super Body" crew.
Jingcheng Hotel, in a large private room.
"Thank you very much for continuing to help. I will remember this sentiment!"
Tang An raised his glass, spoke sincerely, and drank the wine in one gulp.
The others quickly drank too, "Director Tang, you are so polite. I can work under you, which no one else would have the chance to do!"
This is not flattery, good crews are hard to find, and top directors are even rarer.
Can the crew under Zhang Yimou be compared with those produced by third-rate directors?
Following Tang An's three successful movies in a row, their net worth and salary have also increased a lot, and they are now considered prominent figures in the industry.
Who doesn't want to be more stable? If you follow those third-rate directors, you might be able to change three or four crews a year!
Furthermore, the treatment given by Tang An is relatively high in the industry.
In addition to salary, there is a bonus upon completion and a bonus after the movie is released, which is shared by everyone in the crew, which is equivalent to getting two extra wages.
Tang An put down his wine glass, looked at them and said, "This time not only our people, Huayi also sent a group of people in. This will cause injustice to Lao Chen and Lao Zhou. I just went to Huayi, and the art director and
The positions of photography team leader and lighting team leader must be given to them, and you will be the deputy."
Tang An said apologetically and toasted them again.
"I'm sorry everyone, but the treatment is the same, so I just changed my title!"
"Don't worry, Director Tang, they are all working, and their positions are the same!" Chen Jinhe drank a drink nonchalantly.
Zhou Jixun and Zhou Ren also expressed their indifference.
"Thank you for your understanding!"
"Lao Zhao, Lao Zhou, Lao Xu, Lao Wang, the four of you will still hold your original positions, but you will have several Huayi producers under you. I hope you can work together!"
"We have been working together for so long, and I am not dissatisfied with you. My personal studio also invested in this film, so the crew hopes that everyone can help and keep an eye on it."
"Old Zhao, you are the production director. Mr. Xu is inexperienced. You need to help me more."
"Lao Zhou, this film will consume a lot of film, so you should pay more attention. Every roll of film must be clear!"
Then he looked at the production producer Zhou Yong, "Old Zhou, you have to pay more attention on the scene. Every piece of equipment and props, whether they are consumables or not, must be registered..."
After giving instructions one by one, Tang An glanced around and no one showed any signs of impatience.
Having collaborated on two movies together, Tang An has figured out their personalities and temperaments. They are very similar in eating and drinking. This is the same in every industry.
As long as you abide by the rules, do good things, and don't go too far, Tang An won't complain.
Of course, we are all old folks, and the most affordable thing is money.
Tang An took out a stack of thick envelopes from his bag. There were 9 envelopes, and he couldn't hold them in one hand.
He turned to look at the crowd and saw a hint of excitement in their eyes.
""Super Body" was drawn two months ago, and this bonus has not been given to you. It happens to be here today, so please accept it!"
"How can Director Tang be so embarrassed? Didn't he give it to me at the last celebration press conference?"
"Last time it was a bonus for breaking the summer box office record. This time it's a bonus after the movie is released. Take them all!"
After putting it off for a while, everyone happily accepted it, patting their chests and promising that they would work hard and keep an eye on the crew for him.
...
On October 8, after the National Day holiday, Tang An and Xu Manyun came to Huayi with a lot of materials.
"You can negotiate the contract yourself. There shouldn't be any problems with Huayi. After all, it's the first film. As long as it doesn't exceed your first budget, whatever you can negotiate will be enough!"
"Okay, I know, go ahead and do your work!" Xu Manyun gave him a reassuring look.
Tang An called the front desk and asked her to take Xu Manyun to the conference room, while he returned to the office to wait for news.
Time ticked by. More than two hours later, Tang An received a text message from Xu Manyun and successfully signed the contract. Then his secretary came to inform him of a meeting.
In the large conference room, Wang Zhongjun and all the senior executives from Huayi were present.
Nodding to them, Tang An sat down in his seat.
Wang Zhongjun handed over a document, "Mr. Tang, the investment and contract for "The Wind" have been signed. Do you want to take a look?"
"No, I'll just make my movie. As long as Director Wang thinks it's okay!" Tang An waved his hand and smiled.
Wang Zhongjun nodded.
He looked at everyone and said, ""The Wind" will be our key project for next summer. I hope that all departments will fully cooperate to launch the first shot since Mr. Tang joined!"
"Mr. Chen, have you found the location for the location?"
Chen Guofu opened the document in front of him and said, "The main location locations have been surveyed, and "Qiuzhuang" is tentatively designated as the middle section of Laohutan Scenic Area and Bangchui Island Scenic Area in Dalian City, belonging to Shicao Village.
It is the last small fishing village preserved within the urban area of Dalian after urbanization. It is home to dozens of families, and most of them work and study in the urban area. Almost all of them have moved away now!"
He distributed the photos to everyone and explained, "According to Mr. Tang's intention, in order to show the sense of crisis inside and outside Qiuzhuang's life hanging by a thread, we chose to build the exterior of Qiuzhuang on a cliff surrounded by the sea on three sides."
"But there is a concern, because it is impossible to find an angle on the ground around the cliff to capture the relationship between the two Qiuzhuang and the sea. It will be inevitable to use aerial photography at that time."
"It's almost two days of aerial photography. Even a top Hollywood team can do it for US$400,000!" Tang An interjected.
400,000 US dollars is not included in the initial investment!
Wang Zhongjun frowned, "Let's contact domestic companies to conduct on-site inspections first and see if they can shoot. If it doesn't work, Mr. Chen, please go to the United States to contact us!"
"Mr. Tang, what do you think?"
"That's okay, we can't let foreigners make all the money, right?" Tang An didn't refute, and said with a smile.
Production companies are all stupid and just want to save money.
The same will be true for Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly" next year. The domestic quotation for aerial filming is 7 times cheaper than the foreign quotation, and Wang Zhongjun is not willing to spend that wasted money.
As a result, all the money was spent, and none of the shots taken in more than half a month were up to standard.
The angle, clarity, and picture capture of the aerial photography are not perfect, and even the basic action of hovering and flying straight cannot be completed.
Even nearly half of the shot is shaky!
A few kilometers of blast, thousands of extras, all wasted!
It was such a shame, it wasted time, spent money, exhausted the crew mentally and physically, and Zhang Hanyu was even injured in the thigh.
In the end, I had no choice but to find a Belgian aerial photography company!
You still have to spend money where you should, and you will suffer big losses if you take advantage of it!