Chapter 98
According to this idea, the production cost is 300 million.
With Ling Sui's emotional intelligence, it would be extremely easy for him to win the favor of these girls.
What's more, the protagonist of tonight's party is Zhong Yao, and she was brought here by Zhong Yao herself. No one would be so tactless as to turn her away.
Ling Suisui chatted with them about some gossip, exchanged some useful information with each other, and established a preliminary friendship.
Someone said: "Xi Le has a new drama that just passed the review a few days ago. It should be aired soon and will be broadcast exclusively on Antenna."
"This drama seems to be a costume detective drama, but the original IP is not very popular, and it is the type that is well received but not popular. I heard that a senior executive liked this book very much and recommended it to the company."
"Really? Detective dramas are very popular recently, and they are all costume dramas. There are martial arts dramas, court dramas, fairy tales, and all kinds of backgrounds."
"This is the market trend. Although we still want to hype up the CP, we can't admit that it is an idol drama, otherwise how can we brag about its reputation."
As everyone was chatting, the person who first mentioned the drama said:
"It is said that when Antenna watched the show internally, it gave this drama a particularly high evaluation and felt that it had a chance to become a hit. If the broadcast effect is really good, then the author's other film and television IPs will be valuable."
Whether you stockpile and resell first, or invest in it yourself in the future, there is room for profit.
Of course, the possibility of losing money is also high. After all, the broadcast effect of this drama is still unknown, and whether it can boost the author's fame is also a question mark.
If not for this, Xile would have bought them all long ago, so how could he leave them for others to pick up at a bargain price?
Investments in the film and television industry often have high returns but also high risks.
Ling Suisui wrote down the author's name and planned to read her novel after returning home tonight, and then discuss with them in a few days whether or not to form a group to buy the IP.
If we can "group the order", we might be able to negotiate a package price for the copyrights.
When the small gathering of several girls was about to end, someone suddenly asked her: "Sui Sui, do you have a roommate named Xiang Yanchu?"
The list of members of Dormitory 404 is no secret on the Internet, Ling Suisui nodded.
"Yes, she is a female idol who debuted through a talent show."
The other person shrugged and said, "If you have a good relationship with her, you can remind her to be careful. Her boyfriend is trying to get some resources, and a lot of people are watching him recently. If their relationship is exposed... that would be interesting."
ah? Ling Suisui was very shocked. Xiang Yanchu was in a relationship. She had a boyfriend?
When Ling Sui suddenly learned the news, he felt like he was connected to a 2G network. Seeing how shocked she was, the person who brought up the matter told her the man's name.
Ling Suisui recalled in her mind. As far as she knew, he also participated in the Supernova Games.
Moreover, he also participated in the recording of the program "Passing on the Torch". It seems that when Xiang Yanchu was forming a free team for the improvisational performance, he was the one who chose him as his partner...
Ling Suisui: ...
She was speechless for a moment, but fortunately the other party didn't intend to talk more about this topic.
After everyone else left, Zhong Yao remained where she was.
Ling Suisui understood: "Sister, do you have something to ask me?"
"I'm here to ask you out on behalf of someone else." Zhong Yao said with a smile, "Ai Tianming wants to have a talk with you - he's the one who provoked you in the swimming pool before, trying to get your attention, and then took off his clothes but you still pushed him in."
Oh, it's him.
Ling Suisui was not in a hurry to ask the other party what he wanted from her, but instead tried to get some information about Ai Tianming from Zhong Yao indirectly.
Ai Tianming is 24 years old and has returned from studying in North America.
This guy is the second generation of the rich in the capital, and he is also the most favored youngest son in the family. The income from various funds can ensure that he lives a happy and carefree life. But because his older brothers and sisters are so capable, Ai Tianming, who is older than him, finds it difficult to get a say in the family business.
He had several entrepreneurial experiences, but unfortunately they all ended in bankruptcy and losses. However, this rich young man was not discouraged. Instead, he became more and more courageous and determined to make an outstanding career to impress his family.
This time, he approached Ling Suisui through Zhong Yao because he wanted to enter the film and television industry.
After listening to his message, Ling Suisui was silent for a moment.
The old saying really makes sense. We are not afraid of the second generation of rich people spending money on wine and women, but we are afraid of them wanting to prove themselves... Even if they just throw money into the water to hear a sound, the speed of squandering is not as fast as starting a business and going bankrupt.
Zhong Yao: "I heard him mention it briefly, it seems like there is a play he wants to ask you to act in?"
"Although I have a good relationship with him, but he...well...anyway, he often does whatever he wants. Just treat it as making friends."
This was already said very tactfully, and Ling Suisui nodded in understanding.
She understood. Even if it was just to save face for Zhong Yao, no matter how unreliable Ai Tianming's words were, she would at least listen quietly and politely.
Zhong Yao brought Ling Suisui to a round table. Ai Tianming, who had changed back into formal clothes and blow-dried his hair and looked quite delicate, greeted her.
"Finally I see you. I didn't have time to say a few words to you just now."
Ai Tianming is a 24-year-old fan of Ling Sui. Rich people don’t have to wait for airports or offline events to chase their idols. They can just find friends to make connections and communicate with their idols face to face.
Ling Suisui put on a polite smile and said, "I'm sorry, I pushed you into the swimming pool just now."
"It's okay." Ai Tianming smiled cheerfully, "Everyone was having fun at the time, and I'm not someone who can't afford to play."
The two raised their champagne glasses and clinked them. Ling Suisui first listened to Ai Tianming talk about his "journey into the pit".
He met her when she first appeared on Fast 7. At that time, he went to watch it for Zhong Yao, and was accidentally attracted by Ling Suisui and remembered her name.
After that, he watched her Amway videos several more times and became more and more interested in her. When "Freedom House" was broadcast, Ai Tianming watched all the episodes without missing a single one, and also bought a lot of Prada and LV on the official website and offline stores.
Now he has found Ling Suisui and wants to invest in a drama for her.
It was none other than the "Game is Online" that had slipped past her before.
Ai Tianming said: "At the time I thought this drama was very suitable for you, but I didn't expect Huacai to do so many disgusting things. It doesn't matter, I will buy the film and television copyright, let you play the leading role, and give you a real heroine!"
Wow, that's a really big pie.
Ling Sui originally thought that this was exaggerated enough, and she was still thinking of how to tactfully dissuade this young man from his impulsive thoughts. However, after Ai Tianming started the topic, he kept talking, leaving her no room to interrupt.
In his conception, the drama should have the best configuration in all aspects. He mentioned the name of a very famous movie director, and then said that the special effects should be the same as those in xx blockbusters, and which actors should be invited for the supporting roles...
Ai Tianming became more and more excited as he spoke, but Ling Suisui felt a growing headache the more he listened.
At the end, Ai Tianming said excitedly: "When are you available? Let's start shooting!"
Ling Suisui: ...
She could only say that this guy lost all his money in his previous business ventures, so he really deserved it...
He wants to start a project, but he has no basic understanding of the market. Isn't this the same as hanging a sign above his head that says "Come quickly if you are stupid and have a lot of money"?
If Ling Sui were to say, this isn't a serious investment at all, it's more like paying someone to play house with him.
I guess the Ai family members all think that it doesn’t matter whether they make money or not, as long as they can make their youngest son happy, that’s more important than anything else.
Considering that he is Zhong Yao's good friend and she also wants to have a good relationship with him, Ling Suisui decides to make him face reality.
She didn't ask anything else, just asked the other party: "According to the configuration you just described, have you ever thought about how much it would cost to produce?"
Ai Tianming's eyes were filled with clear stupidity. He thought for a moment and then answered:
"I haven't specifically learned about the price, but my family should be able to pay for it."
Ling Sui controlled his expression, smiled and shook his head.
"If you lost a few million in your previous business, your family can do whatever you want. If you enter the film and television industry and start with vertical screen short dramas, a few million is a good start."
"But if you want to seriously make a long drama of decent quality, anything below 50 million is considered low-budget."
Ai Tianming's pupils dilated. This amount was certainly not a sky-high price for him, but it was beyond his ability to squander.
However, Ling Suisui continued:
"Special effects in movies and TV series are calculated by frame. Based on the effect requirements you put forward... 50 million may not be enough."
"As for the actors' salaries... don't count mine for now, just count the actors you wanted just now. If you add up the total, you definitely can't hire them without tens of millions."
"It's expensive to hire actors, and it's not cheap to hire a director either. Moreover, this director is a filmmaker. He is really good, but his camera language has distinct personal characteristics and a very high aesthetic threshold. He is not suitable for shooting commercial TV series for the general public."
"Besides," Ling Suisui sighed helplessly, "I'm a student of the Film Academy, but this director dislikes actors from the academy the most. He thinks those of us who graduated from professional schools are too mechanical and only use techniques when performing without putting our heart into it. Haven't you noticed that the protagonists of every one of his movies are newcomers who have never acted before?"
"If you want to shoot this subject, and I am the protagonist, no matter how high your price is, he will never agree to it."
Ling Suisui listed various expenses of film and television dramas. She did not deliberately overestimate them, but only took the industry average, which sounded scary enough.
She concluded: "If we start filming according to your idea, the production cost will be at least 300 million. Oh, and that doesn't include the subsequent publicity and promotion costs."
Ai Tianming was stunned. How much?
Three hundred million, she meant three hundred million! This is just a preliminary estimate!
Three million, he gave it to me directly; thirty million, he could discuss it with his family and seek their support; but three hundred million...
It was not a huge sum of money for the entire Ai family, but it was far beyond the range of losses they could accept.
After listening to Ling Suisui's words, Ai Tianming felt as if a basin of cold water was poured over him from head to toe. From being high-spirited and confident just now, he now looked completely listless and even a little pitiful.
Of course, Ling Suisui would not sympathize with him.
——Even if this guy can't accomplish something big, he is still a playboy who spends money like water and lives an extravagant life. Why does he need her sympathy?
Ai Tianming still did not give up: "Does the production of other film and television dramas also cost so much money? A cash flow of several hundred million is not a small amount, but there are so many projects launched every year!"
Ling Suisui patiently explains to fans who have supported her TV dramas and endorsed products and who really want to star in a female-led drama for her.
"So many projects need to attract investment before filming begins. They can insert advertisements into the drama, or find co-producers to share the production costs. If the platform is optimistic about the show, it can also participate in the investment, or pay a deposit for the copyrighted drama in advance."
Ai Tianming's eyes lit up: "Then why don't we do it this way?"
Ling Suisui: "...If you really want to shoot this project, of course you can. But if you accept other people's funding, it means you have to give up the right to speak on the project."
"It's hard to attract investment for dramas with a strong female lead. Sponsors, co-producers, or platforms all prefer actors with more traffic and fame. If they suggest other female lead candidates, I'm afraid it would be hard for you to refuse."
This is not because Ling Sui looks down on himself, but because of the helpless market situation.
She is only in the first echelon of 2000 flowers, but her predecessors, the 90s and 95s flowers above her, may not necessarily be able to star in a true heroine-led drama.
Tang Bing dared to choose her to be the female lead because Teacher Tang can also have box office appeal as a director, but Ai Tianming asked her to play the "big heroine" because Ling Suisui had to carry the show alone.
Ling Suisui is very confident about her future, but now, she still needs to continue growing and developing.
Ai Tianming was choked. He said angrily: "Then I will raise money myself and ask my friends to invest! They all listen to me!"
"I think you're great. They didn't choose you because they have no vision."
The system prompts her that she has unlocked a new achievement, and for her, the male protagonist can become an enemy of the whole world.
Ling Suisui: ...
Oh no, why is it that the more she talks, the more rebellious this guy becomes?
She tapped her fingers on the table and asked, "Do you really want to take this photo? Do you want to take it no matter what?"
——Before today, Ai Tianming didn't have such a strong obsession, but after being hit by Ling Suisui today, his unwillingness to admit defeat came up.
He said firmly: "I am going to shoot it. I believe my choice is not wrong. Are you willing to be the heroine?"
Ling Suisui thought for a moment, then nodded.
"Not only do I want to be the leading actress, I also want to be a co-producer, and then your plan must be greatly changed. Can you accept that?"
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