In June, the domestic epidemic was basically under control, Beijing also began to lift the ban, and "Feiniao Film and Television" also began to fully resume work.
Many employees couldn't help but have red eyes when they stepped into the office. This year has been so difficult. What made them happy and touched at the same time was that many of their colleagues around them were facing salary cuts and layoffs. Some
Some have even been unemployed since the first day of quarantine.
Among them are some leading companies in the film and television industry. Originally, these colleagues were quite proud to tell others that listed companies have face. However, this epidemic is like a mirror, completely exposing the ruthless face of capital. Many companies are not at all.
Unable to hold on, more than 30% of employees were laid off just to cut expenses.
During this epidemic, Han Fei not only did not cut wages or layoffs, but also paid out year-end bonuses in full and on time. Some departments with good performance even had more year-end bonuses than in previous years. Without comparison, there is no harm. After many employees posted their annual salary bonuses,
It attracted crazy likes in the circle of friends, and that kind of pride is something you can't usually feel.
As the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed. Whether a company has humanistic feelings and social responsibility depends not on how much money it donates during times of crisis, but whether it can be people-oriented in times of adversity.
"I'm glad to see so many familiar names today." On the first day of work, Han Fei felt it was still necessary to appear in front of the employees, at least to let them see that the boss had been paying attention to them.
Many employees unconsciously puffed up their chests to make the work badges they wore on their chests more conspicuous.
"Everyone has seen the situation in the entire film and television industry this year. I have also seen countless film and television company bosses in my circle of friends saying that the film and television winter is coming."
At this point, Han Fei paused: "But I have a different view from them. Crisis and opportunity coexist. I just think that this year will be the year for our Feiniao Film and Television to take off, because we are different from any other film and television company.
Every company is different!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the whole hall remembered the warm applause. Yes, as the company that exports the most high-quality works in the entire industry, they have the confidence to draw a clear line from all other peers.
"Of course, opportunities cannot be grasped by just talking. In the first half of the year, except for part of our audio business, all other businesses were stopped. Therefore, we will be very hard and tired in the second half of the year, but I
I guarantee here that every sweat you put in will be rewarded. In the past, our year-end bonus was 5% of the net profit. This year, as long as we achieve last year’s performance, it will be double or 10%. Are you confident that you can get it?
"
"Yes!" The employees were all excited. You know, last year some departments' year-end bonuses were equivalent to thirty months' salary, double? Wouldn't that mean they could buy a house in a small city?
Han Fei joked: "If you have confidence, I will also have confidence."
"Haha~~~" The employees burst into laughter.
In fact, employees know very well that what Han Fei said about crises is also opportunities is definitely not empty talk. After this epidemic, the entire film and television industry will face a major reshuffle. Many unprofessional grassroots teams will disappear directly, and others will want to make quick money.
The capital will definitely leave the market, which will cause the stock to decrease.
However, the market demand for various cultural and entertainment works has not actually decreased. On the contrary, due to the epidemic, everyone is staying at home. Many people have developed the habit of staying at home. The market capacity has increased and the inventory has decreased, which will inevitably lead to tight supply.
, the next six months will be a time when various film and television companies are scrambling for time and quality.
Whoever's works are updated quickly and have high quality will be able to gain greater profits. Therefore, completing a year's task in half a year is not unachievable. It's just a little tiring. Tired? What's not tiring these days? Those who are motivated
If you are tired, will you still feel tired?
After the official start of work, everyone was very motivated, and all crews were at full strength.
However, there are also some departments that have no place to use, such as Zhou Jian's agency. The epidemic has dealt a huge blow to the film and television industry. The industry has reduced production by 85%, and the artists under it are desperate for support.
"Okay, don't come and complain to me. This year, all the company's projects will be selected first from you. Those who are really inappropriate will be released. But there is one thing. If the director doesn't approve, no one's opinion will count.
Do you understand?" Han Fei said seriously.
This is also the bottom line that Han Fei has always adhered to, because the director is the direct person in charge of a film. If the filming fails, the director will be the first to stand up and be scolded, and he will also directly bear the consequences.
However, there is a strange circle in the film and television industry now, which is to put pressure on the director but not give him enough creative authority. For example, if the director cannot decide the protagonist, the producer will definitely praise his own person, and the director cannot decide the important supporting role. That is
What is left to the producer is simply to let the horse run and not let the horse eat grass.
Some directors in the industry even laugh at themselves: In this business, what is tested is not your professional level, but your ability to make up for the mistakes.
Precisely because he is aware of the chaos in the industry, Han Fei has always attached great importance to maintaining the authority of the director. At the same time, in Feiniao Film and Television, if the filming fails, the director is also the first person responsible, just like the chef, all the main dishes,
You ordered the side dishes, but if the fried dishes are not delicious, you can't blame others.
In fact, this kind of creative environment is exactly what directors need, so Feiniao Film and Television has occupied an increasing market share in recent years, whether it is online dramas or TV series.
"Hey, don't worry, I understand all the rules." Zhou Jian rushed to hand over information to the director. Staying at home during this time, his hair turned gray.
Of course, he is not the only one who is worried. Yuan Hong is even more worried. There are not many projects that can afford to hire them. Now that the entire film and television industry is in the cold winter, all crews are tightening their money. How can there be money for special effects?
?
Han Fei thought for a moment: "Let's do this. I will ask each crew to try their best to arrange some big productions in the second half of the year. In addition, I will contact Xingyi Media to see if I can get a few projects to come over."
"Oh, that's all we have to do." Yuan Hong sighed. As long as a film and television company is hit, the first thing that comes to mind is to reduce special effects expenses. After all, the special effects are only 50 cents, and they are not unwatchable. This makes Yuan Hong very embarrassed.
, take the job, smash the sign, don’t take the job, everyone will not be able to achieve the performance.
However, after receiving a call from Han Fei, Li Junmiao couldn't help but smile bitterly: "I only have three crews left that can start work now. I'll give them all to you, but you have to give me at least a 40% discount, otherwise it's really
I can’t afford it.”
"Just cry about being poor. Don't think I don't know. In the past two years, you have made a lot of money at the overseas box office." Han Fei scolded with a smile.
Li Junmiao also began to complain: "Come on, you only saw thieves eat meat, but you didn't see thieves being beaten. You did make a little money at the overseas box office, but it also cost a lot. Do you think everyone is filming like you?"
One hit after another. For some movies, we just pretended to be fat. Counting operating expenses, many of them lost money. Coupled with the epidemic, the movies originally planned to be released overseas were also not successful in the domestic market.
We just saved our capital, alas, it’s so difficult!”
Han Fei did not expect that the situation of Xingyi Media was worse than he imagined. Of course, he did not rule out that this was a smoke bomb deliberately set off by Li Junmiao. After all, it was normal for colleagues to be cautious.
"Okay, let's do this for now. I'll treat you to a meal some other time when the restaurant reopens." Han Fei was just about to put down the phone.
Li Junmiao said: "No, tell me honestly. There are rumors in the circle that you have acquired a theater chain. Is it true?"
"Okay, I'm well-informed." Han Fei admitted openly. It was going to be announced soon anyway, so there was no need to hide it.
"Damn it, you're so awesome!" Li Junmiao was silent for a long time, and even cursed.
How should I put it? Any film and television company that develops to a certain level will want to own a theater chain of its own. However, only very few can actually achieve this. Theater chains and film and television are completely different industries. Xingyi Media initially wanted to
I wanted to join the theater chain, but the subsequent financial pressure was too great, so I had to give up.
"You have to treat me to this meal. Not only do you have to treat us, but you also have to treat us to a good meal." Li Junmiao soon felt relieved. After all, at this age, he couldn't be upset with him. At most, he was
Just envious.
Moreover, when Han Fei's theater chain opens in the future, Xingyi Media will have to rely more on others. At this time, it is necessary to have a good relationship.
Han Fei was also very happy with Li Junmiao's goodwill. After the theater chain opened, the most lacking thing was naturally film sources. It was also very important to have good relationships with various film and television companies. After all, the theater chain would rely on them to make money in the future.
In the following period, Han Fei did not go to the company, but went to a cinema. Yes, this was the "Feiniao Cinema" that was about to be officially launched, and it was also the only flagship store in Beijing.
This theater is located on the East Third Ring Road, and the surrounding area is quite lively. Last year, the owner of this theater chain was still preparing to renovate and expand the place. However, due to the epidemic, he chose to give up.
After Han Fei took over, he fell in love with this place at first sight. Since it is a flagship store, it must be renovated and some audio-visual equipment must be upgraded to the latest.
Expansion was originally impossible. After all, the prosperity here means that shops can be rented. However, under the epidemic, some shops went bankrupt. The landlord saw that the shops could not be rented out and wanted to lose them, so he agreed.
For expansion requirements, cheaper is better than nothing, right?
Han Fei is also very wealthy and has taken over the entire three-story podium building. He also hired a company that previously designed the theme park to design the decoration plan. The overall design is somewhat dreamy, and there are many cartoon graffiti of classic film and television characters in the corridors.
, of course, they are basically all owned by Feiniao Film and Television.
Well, he's very narcissistic, but it's not like he's trying to put money on his face. Over the years, Feiniao Film and Television has produced many classic screen images, and he's quite familiar with them.
"This is where we will hold the premiere in the future. It's not bad, right?" Han Fei specially brought Jiang Qinghou and others to visit on the day of completion.
For these old friends, Han Fei has always been very lucky. This journey has been too difficult. If it weren't for everyone's support, he is not sure he would have made it to where he is today.
"This is our own theater?" Jiang Qinghou even couldn't believe it. Ever since the first movie was released, everyone has suffered losses from the theater chain. Every time, everyone worked hard to catch up, until
After gradually proving its commercial value, theater chains began to give more than 20% of the film schedule.
Jia Youqian and others were all so excited that they slapped each other on the shoulders, sharing and venting. It has not been easy to get to this day. Fortunately, everyone is here and no one is left behind.
"Let's take a photo together?" Han Fei patted everyone's shoulders one by one to show encouragement. For them, this is not the end, but a new starting point.
Under the flash, all the crew and creators left their traces here, and Han Fei had this photo hung in the most conspicuous position at the entrance. It was not to show off his bad looks, but if some people left in the future, Han Fei felt that he should let the audience know. , they have been here before.
A day later, "Flying Bird Cinema" was officially established. Originally considering safety, Han Fei did not invite the media, but only invited some colleagues from the film and television industry. However, what he did not expect was that the media had already arrived before dawn. Reporters are here.
Later, more and more people gathered together. Han Fei saw that this situation might cause unnecessary trouble, so he invited the reporters into a screening room.
"Han Fei, please tell me, during this epidemic, all film and television companies are shrinking their assets, why do you spend so much money to acquire theater chains?" A reporter asked impatiently.
Han Fei stood on the stage: "Suddenly I felt like I was in school."
"Haha~~~" The reporters were also happy. Indeed, if the chairs in this theater did not have cushions, they would be similar to those in the college's large classrooms.
"Actually, the acquisition of theater chains was a plan that was made very early. It just happened to catch up with the epidemic and the acquisition plan went smoothly." Han Fei did not hide it.
"Then, can you tell me how much the acquisition cost?" a reporter asked.
Han Fei smiled and asked: "Well, can you tell me how much money you make in a month?"
"Haha~~~" The colleagues also burst into laughter.
Unexpectedly, the female reporter said that she would risk everything for the sake of news: "Thirty thousand!"
"Well, since this beauty has risked her life, let me tell you the truth. The total cost of acquiring theater chains, including integration and re-decoration, has exceeded 10 billion." Han Fei pretended. A helpless expression.
However, as soon as these words came out, the reporters at the scene were shocked. They had thought that this would be a huge sum of money, but they never expected that it would exceed 10 billion.
You must know that Han Fei is only in his thirties this year, so this is 10 billion? Moreover, this 10 billion is not an asset, but cash!
This is definitely breaking news, and all the reporters’ eyes are green.