Filming a movie like "Kekexili" is very stressful for the producers.
Because although this kind of movie is of great significance, it is basically not a big hit.
But the most basic requirement of investors for a movie is to make money.
Lu Chuanman thought that he would have to work hard many times before he could possibly convince the company. But he didn't expect that he would pass it in one go.
Not only that, Xiao Qian's subsequent operations made him feel as comfortable as drinking a refreshing Coke in the dog days of summer.
For "Kekexili", a movie of great significance, Xiao Qian gave it greater social significance.
Of course Lu Chuan understood that if Xiao Qian and the company did this, it would obviously be him who would succeed in the end.
Lu Chuan was really moved by the company's earnest cultivation.
With this kind of gratitude, changing the script is not so difficult to accept.
The last director who came to Xiao Qian was Zhou Xingxing.
In his previous life, Zhou Xingxing started out as an actor. After years of hard work, he gradually grew from an actor to a director.
In this life, he came to Starlight. Under Xiao Qian's deliberate training, acting classes and directing classes were conducted at the same time, and there were many professional helpers around him, which made him grow much faster than in his previous life.
When "Lord of Destruction" was released, someone else still needed to be in charge of directing. But by his second film, he was already able to take charge of the role on his own.
"Everyone has a hard time when they are away from home. No matter what, we must take good care of the staff and don't make people feel resentful."
Xiao Qian was always nagging when they met.
Zhou Xingxing was baffled.
"Boss, I took care of them."
Xiao Qian rolled her eyes wildly.
"A hotel costs 150 yuan a day, and each meal costs 10 yuan. You tell me this is taken care of?"
I didn't expect Xiao Qian to know so clearly, but Zhou Xingxing didn't feel any shame.
"This fee is enough for you to have enough food and rest."
Xiao Qian finally couldn't help it anymore and her tone became much harsher.
"What's wrong with people following you around the desert in the northwest, eating several kilograms of sand alone, and arranging to stay in a three-star or above hotel? What's wrong with doubling the cost of each meal?"
Seeing that Zhou Xingxing looked very ugly, Xiao Qian couldn't help but speak a little deeper.
"What kind of treatment should be given to the staff? It all costs the company money. Why are you so stingy?"
Zhou Xingxing is definitely the stingiest celebrity he has ever seen. Money must not come into his eyes, otherwise the excavator will not be able to take it out.
But as someone who knows Zhou Xingxing, Xiao Qian knows where the crux lies.
"I know that you have suffered a lot in the past and are afraid of poverty. Just like some people who are afraid of hunger will panic if they can't see food in front of them. But this is a psychological problem and will not affect your actual life.
It will have an impact. You are now a big star, you have a good income, and you no longer need to worry about poverty. Don’t take money too seriously, otherwise, you will slowly become a loner."
In his previous life, Zhou Xingxing was very talented and could be called a film master. However, many of his original collaborators left him one after another and complained about him.
Although he never responded, we can still notice from the clues that the root cause lies in the distribution of interests.
Although Zhou Xingxing was born in the TVB acting class, his family was poor since he was a child. He often went hungry and had a full meal. Even after his debut as an actor, his career was far inferior to that of the TVB Five and others, and he was in a very difficult situation.
tragic.
After almost ten years of being unknown, he finally became the leading actor in a movie and gradually entered the golden period of his life.
It is precisely because of the ups and downs in the first half of his life that Zhou Xingxing attaches great importance to money, and for this reason he has conflicts with many people.
But he is not someone who values wealth as much as his life. He is also very willing to contribute money to help others and devote himself to charity.
Therefore, in Xiao Qian's opinion, Zhou Xingxing's problems are not caused by greed, but caused by his character and experience.
If he could be enlightened and enlightened so that he could live in harmony with his collaborators, it might be possible to contribute more classic works.
Unexpectedly, the secret in his heart was exposed, which made Zhou Xingxing feel a little uneasy. But at least he listened to Xiao Qian's words.
"I...I will pay more attention."
Xiao Qian didn't know how much he heard, but he didn't care. Even if Zhou Xingxing acted as usual, it didn't matter.
As a superior, Xiao Qian's perspective on subordinates is different from the standards of ordinary people.
In the eyes of superiors, the abilities of subordinates come first. As for deficiencies and shortcomings in character, morality, etc., they are not enough factors to consider the use of talents.
If Zhou Xingxing had a conflict with someone else over money, as long as the other person was not as important as him, Xiao Qian would protect Zhou Xingxing, right or wrong.
This is a matter of interest, and Xiao Qian has no choice.
"You should have gained something from running to Zhenbei Fort for so long, right?"
Speaking of what Zhou Xingxing did, Xiao Qian was very much looking forward to it.
Sure enough, Zhou Xingxing regained his energy and took out the script from his bag.
"Boss, please take a look."
Unlike other scripts, the script Zhou Xingxing submitted did not have a title. Maybe he hasn't thought about it yet, but it doesn't matter.
When Xiao Qian opened the script, he motioned for Zhou Xingxing to introduce it.
This is a critical moment, Zhou Xingxing is very careful.
"After watching Ashes of Time last time, I was deeply inspired and had a concept in my mind. During this period, I went to the northwest several times. While inspecting the venue, I also consulted many experts and studied Journey to the West carefully.
Note. With the help of the main creative department, this story was finally perfected."
Seeing that Xiao Qian didn't give any feedback, he had no choice but to continue.
"This story takes the Monkey King, the Monkey King, as the core, and uses the Buddhist Scriptures from the West as the skeleton. It focuses on humanistic thinking and analysis of the transformation of Monkey King, the originally rebellious Monkey King, into the enlightened monk."
Xiao Qian has already read the beginning of the script. Not surprisingly, it is the most popular "Westward Journey" in her previous life.
Not only the plot of "Moonlight Box", but also the "Cinderella" part has been completed.
It is exactly the same as in the previous life. Although it is an upper and lower part, they were filmed at the same time.
Xiao Qian didn't read the rest of it, but turned directly to the end and found the comments from the main creative department.
It definitely passed, and the creative department also thought the film was interesting. But as for the specific level, the creative department was a little hesitant, and there was a big question mark.
Xiao Qian knows the specific reason best.
The movie "Westward Journey" is a bit ahead of its time in terms of artistic conception and mode.
Even though it is already 2002, it was created many years later than in the previous life, but it is still ahead of its time.
However, a good movie is a good movie. Now with the operation of Starlight, "Westward Journey" will never be able to achieve both word-of-mouth and box office success. It was not until later that it became a classic thanks to the discovery of the audience.
"In terms of quality alone, your movie is the best of the company this year. Of course, you have to control the quality during the production process."
Zhou Xingxing was originally worried, but he didn't expect Xiao Qian to give such a high evaluation. The instant surprise was like an electric current flowing through his body.
"Boss, you...do you support my project?"
Xiao Qian returned the script to him.
"The company will invest 80 million in production fees. Don't think about saving money. Make this movie good and be the best in every aspect. Do you understand?"
Zhou Xingxing still maintains the habit of Hong Kong people in filming, thinking about spending small money to achieve big things.
In his imagination, the film had a production fee of more than 20 million, which was more than enough. As a result, Xiao Qian approved 80 million, which was so generous that he didn't know where to start.
Seeing Zhou Xingxing leave in a confused manner, Xiao Qian shook his head and smiled bitterly.
The producer must be obligated to help Zhou Xingxing ensure the safety, otherwise, there will be a problem if the huge investment of 80 million cannot be used well.
What Zhou Xingxing didn't know was that Zhu Yin appeared in Xiao Qian's office shortly after he left.
"Sister Yin, Zhou Xingxing's new movie project has been approved. There is a very important role in it, and only you are the most suitable, so I plan to let you star."
Zhu Yin was quite surprised when he heard that this was the case.
"Of course it's good to have a job. You can just ask the company to notify me directly. Why do you want to tell me in person?"
Looking at Zhu Yin with the spring breeze blowing on his face, Xiao Qian sighed imperceptibly.
Beautiful lady, of course you don’t know why I did this.
"This drama is actually very challenging, and it's easy for actors to fall into it."
Zhu Yin still didn't understand, but showed a happy expression.
"That's great. I can put my acting skills to good use this time."
Xiao Qian couldn't do anything about this kind of thing. After all, nothing happened, and he couldn't tell the truth.
After suffering for a long time, all he could do was give the most obscure advice.
"Sister Yin, of course you have to be immersed in it when you are acting. But you also have to remember that a play is a play and people are people. You must not be indistinguishable."
Zhu Yin calmed down and looked at the strange Xiao Qian opposite him. His big eyes blinked and he couldn't understand what he was saying.
