"Hmph!" Zhou Tao glared at Tang An resentfully before leading the man with glasses, also wearing a white shirt, to the elevator.
"Old Zhou, who is he?"
"A director who knows no bounds!"
director?
The man with glasses looked back at Tang An in surprise, then shook his head and followed.
Lu Chuan!
Tang An recognized the man with the eyes, Lu Chuan, who had made disgusting movies like "Nanjing Nanjing".
After filming "Kekexili", he was hailed as a leading figure in the new generation of directors.
"Kekexili" should have been filmed by this time. I think it was released during the National Day holiday in 2004.
As a director from China Film and Television, Lu Chuan has some connections here, probably for the release of "Kekexili".
Tang An shook his head, so what if he was the opponent in the National Day release? Let’s get the issuance and investment done now.
He wasn't worried about Zhou Tao getting in the way, after all, the various groups in the distribution department were in a competitive relationship, and some things couldn't be made explicit.
She continued to wait in the reception room, as if she were a concubine waiting for the emperor to draw lots for his favor, feeling very anxious.
This time there was a different person who received him. He repeated what he said before and took the film to their team leader for review.
One hour...80 minutes...120 minutes!
As time passed slowly, Tang An became more and more nervous.
...
In a small screening room of China Film Studio.
Lin Sheng, the team leader of the distribution department, sat in the middle seat, watching the scaled-down big screen slowly turn black, and turned to look at his subordinates.
"You said Zhou Tao has watched this film before?"
"I asked the projectionist. Yesterday, Zhou Tao also watched it completely like you!" his subordinate nodded and said.
"Since I spent an hour and a half reading it completely, why would I give up again?" Lin Sheng leaned on his chair and muttered to himself.
"Mr. Lin, I was having dinner with three groups of them yesterday, and I heard someone mention something, saying that Zhou Tao got another advantage!"
"Tell me about it!" Lin Sheng sat up straight and asked.
"He didn't explain it clearly. It seems that an unregistered film fell into the hands of Mr. Zhou!"
So that’s it!
Lin Sheng understood, but Lin Sheng didn't care why the film returned to Tang An's hands in the end and what methods were used.
All he wants is performance, high-quality projects, performance that can give him more say!
"Okay, go and do your work!"
Lin Sheng walked out of the screening room and walked towards the office of Han Sanping, the vice chairman in charge of film and television production and distribution.
The director of the distribution department took people to visit several theater companies early this morning to secure more film arrangements for the Hollywood blockbuster "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" to be released in the summer.
After all, imported films only need to give producers 13% of the box office share. Excluding the share of theater chains and cinemas, China Film Group can get 30%.
Every Hollywood blockbuster can contribute a lot of profits to China Film, so it is inevitable that the director of the distribution department will personally take action.
"Dong dong dong!"
Lin Sheng knocked gently on the door, opened the door and went in after receiving a response.
"Hello, Director Han, hello Mr. Chen!"
In addition to Han Sanping, Columbia Asia Production Director Chen Guofu was also there.
"Lin Sheng, what's the matter?" Han Sanping looked at him and asked.
"Director Han, there is a film here that I would like you to give me some ideas for!" Lin Sheng explained his purpose.
"What movie?"
"This is a movie directed by a newbie. It has been edited into a finished film. He wants us to invest in special effects and seek distribution!" Lin Sheng briefly explained the situation.
"Have you seen the movie?"
"I just watched it, it was pretty good, the subject matter is quite creative, the selling point is good, and the quality of the film is acceptable!" Lin Sheng gave his own evaluation, and then recounted the general plot.
"Okay, I still trust your vision!"
Han Sanping nodded, looked at Chen Guobo who was standing aside, and said with a smile, "If Mr. Chen has time, why not go and see it together?"
Chen Guofu nodded, "That's fine. Anyway, I brought a mission here this time. I hope I can find a few movies to take back!"
Lin Sheng led the way, and the three of them walked towards the screening room.
While walking on the road, I happened to be seen by Zhou Tao who had just come out of the office..
"Lin Sheng actually recommended that film to Director Han!"
Looking at the backs of the three of them, Zhou Tao said bitterly.
"Lao Zhou, you are saying that Director Han and the others want to watch the film of the director in the lobby just now!" Lu Chuan adjusted his glasses and said curiously.
"He's just an opportunistic guy. He took a half-finished product and wanted to cheat money from China Film Group!" Zhou Tao curled his lips and said with disdain.
Han Shanping had already watched that movie, so Zhou Tao could no longer make up his mind. He could only hide the matter in his heart. If the superiors found out and scolded him, doubting his ability would be fatal.
...
Coming to the screening room again, Lin Sheng handed the CD to the projectionist and watched the movie again and again.
The movie begins with a little boy playing football outside and finding a hat on the beach.
After the little man picked up the hat, he found a camera on it. He clicked on the camera and the video from the camera began to play on the big screen.
Two people were surfing, but they seemed to be suddenly blocked by something.
"The beginning is good. The flashback method directly tells the audience that there is an accident in the sea, arouses the audience's interest, and puts the audience into the state in the shortest time," Han Sanping commented.
Next the heroine appears, changing clothes on the beach.
"She looks pure and has a good figure, which is a selling point and can easily arouse the protective desire of male viewers!" continued the comment.
Surfing, being bitten by a shark, riding a whale carcass, hiding on a reef, passing through a swarm of jellyfish, and finally the scene on top of a lighthouse.
In more than 20 minutes, the three of them finished watching the movie in fast forward motion.
"What, Mr. Chen, do you have any ideas?" Han Sanping turned to ask Chen Guofu's opinion.
Chen Guofu was not polite, nodded and commented, "There are some minor loopholes in the plot, but the overall rhythm is good, the twists and the climax are all arranged just right. The actresses almost acted in their true colors..."
"Haha, since Mr. Chen thinks it's okay, then Lin Sheng, please lead someone to make an assessment to see how much it will cost to make this shark!" Han Sanping ordered.
"Director Han, I have already calculated this before. If it is qualified, the cost of the special effects department will not exceed 2.5 million, and the quotations from several external special effects companies will not be less than 3.2 million."
"3.2 million!"
Han Sanping thought for a moment and then asked, "How much did the opponent vote?"
"This is the expense list and invoice he gave. Take a look at it, Director Han!"
Han Sanping finally read a few pieces of paper he handed over and read them carefully.
"800,000!"
Han Sanping chuckled and shook his head, then handed the picture to Chen Guo.
"Mr. Chen, take a look."
"800,000? This guy is really good at pulling off the numbers. Judging from this video, at most two or three hundred thousand will be enough!"
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In addition, some friends complained about the naming problem. I also wanted to change only one word to use a homophonic word, but the fat guy has been 404ed, and I am a bit unsure. Let me think about it again and how to choose a suitable name.