Is the most profitable part of a filming base renting it out to film crews and charging them location fees?
No, it's tourism revenue!
It's the tourism industry that stems from the film and television industry!
According to the revenue report of the most famous film and television city, tourism accounts for about 70% of its annual revenue, while film and television integrated services only account for 30%.
The most attractive and profitable aspects of film and television bases are their ticket sales, IP experience projects, catering and accommodation, cultural and creative products, and even the long-tail effect after a show airs.
The film and television base they are currently in does not yet have these popular elements, making it unable to attract tourists.
Moreover, as a modern film and television base, this place lacks the sense of history and novelty of an ancient-style town. Most of the buildings and decorations are already seen in the city center, and there are no popular films and television series to support the promotion. Therefore, apart from some new film crews, almost no one else comes here, and the overall industry is relatively depressed.
Xiao He felt that since there were no conditions available at the moment, it would be a good option for them to help create those conditions.
Anyway, the base certainly won't refuse them placing these huge mecha models at the entrance. Isn't this a win-win situation for publicity?
This not only helped them maintain the buzz surrounding "Time and Space Standoff" but also attracted more visitors to the base. If the movie becomes a box office hit after its release, then the base will be begging Boss Huang to place the mechs in front of their door.
—These mecha designs were protected by copyright by Mr. Huang long ago, so others cannot use them commercially, and they don't have to worry about others imitating or plagiarizing them.
From a long-term perspective, this is simply a good deal.
After listening to Xiao He's analysis, Xiao Huang's eyes lit up immediately: "That's a great idea!"
"Xiao He, do you have the contact information for the person in charge here? I'd like to talk to them."
"Okay, I'll find that guy—the stagehand who brought us here earlier. I'll have him take you directly to the person in charge."
"Time and Space Standoff" is considered a large production crew at this base, and the person in charge of the start of filming today will be on site to offer their congratulations. Therefore, Xiao He can simply ask Xiao Huang to find someone for a face-to-face meeting.
Xiao He glanced at the time and continued, "Perfect timing, there's still enough time. You can go find someone to talk to, and then these trucks can drive directly to the entrance to wait, or unload and prepare for setup. Based on the current opening time, by the time we finish here and the media leave, they will be able to see the model at the entrance of the base."
This will actually give media personnel more time to shoot.
"Okay, okay."
Mr. Huang didn't dare to delay and immediately left with the stage manager.
Xiao He continued walking inside and then encountered He Wenming.
He Wenming was talking to another woman of ordinary appearance when he saw Xiao He coming over. He greeted her casually, "Teacher Xiao, you're here?"
"Yes, thank you for your hard work lately."
Xiao He nodded.
He Wenming has been staying at the base recently to help the film crew, and he's been having a very tough time.
Xiao He's gaze fell on the woman next to He Wenming, scrutinizing her carefully for a moment before realizing, "You... you must be Pan Yuerou's manager, right?"
Pan Yuerou's agent had mostly stayed in Beijing with her before. Xiao He hadn't encountered her much at Linghui Entertainment, but he had seen the agent's resume before. Although her fame and ability were far inferior to the two top agents, He and Liu, she was still a good agent and more than capable of managing Pan Yuerou.
"Hello, Mr. Xiao."
Ruan Ying bowed slightly to Xiao He and greeted him politely.
"It's alright, no need to call me President Xiao. On set, I'm just an artist."
Xiao He was really afraid of being called "General Manager X," as it inexplicably made him feel older.
Ruan Yingru readily complied: "Okay, Teacher Xiao."
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