For the next period of time, 'Crazy Stone' continued to perform very well at the box office.
It is also quite outstanding among the recently released movies.
However, it is somewhat regrettable that it ultimately failed to reach the heights of 'Summer Fall'.
The daily box office did not reach such an astonishing figure as 100 million.
Of course, this is in comparison to Da Xu Culture's first film, 'Xia Luo Te Depression'.
If compared only with other films released at the same time, 'Crazy Stone' is definitely a true dark horse.
One point that cannot be ignored is that 'Stone's' investment was only five million.
Its cost is only one-tenth that of 'Summerfall'.
The fact that such a low-budget film managed to break into the top three at the box office has surprised many filmmakers.
At the same time, a young man named Zhao Fan also came into the view of many people in the film industry.
Yes!
This Zhao Fan is the director of 'Crazy Stone'.
As a newcomer, he was able to create a masterpiece like "Crazy Stone" that grossed 400 to 500 million yuan at the box office, which quickly made him famous in the industry.
With the emergence of social engagements, various temptations also arise.
At first, Zhao Fan was able to maintain his original intentions.
He felt that he was lucky to be able to make "Crazy Stone" because of good luck, mainly because the script given by Director Xu was amazing, and he just followed the script step by step to make it.
However, as more and more people praised him, Zhao Fan's thoughts gradually changed.
yes!
A good script is indeed an important factor in a movie's success, but does that mean the director is completely unimportant?
With so many great scripts in the film industry, why are there so few directors who make them hits?
Moreover, the same script can produce drastically different results when filmed by different directors.
Once Zhao Fan had reached this point, he began to take the praise from others for granted.
Moreover, as the 'corruption' deepened, he gradually became dissatisfied with the treatment Da Xu offered.
He's a famous director who helped produce a film that grossed over 400 million at the box office, so shouldn't he be offered at least a 10 million annual salary?
Even if things don't go well, they should at least give up 10% of the box office revenue.
A million-dollar prize?
Is this some kind of beggar being fobedient?
"Director Zhao, we hit it off immediately today. To be honest, our company is currently lacking a great director. If you could switch jobs and come to our company, I will definitely treat you well!"
During a business dinner, a company CEO extended an olive branch to Zhao Fan.
Actually, this wasn't the first time he'd been offered a job, but the CEO of the company on the other end was the most high-profile one.
After the other person whispered a number in his ear, Zhao Fan's eyes could no longer focus.
...
"Mr. Xu, are you busy right now? I have something to report to you!"
Xu Lu had just finished his work on set when he received a call from Director Tang of Daxu Culture. Tang sounded anxious, clearly indicating that he had encountered some difficulties.
Xu Lu immediately said:
"What is it? Tell me!"
"Mr. Xu, it's like this, Zhao Fan just asked me to terminate his contract with Daxu Culture. He said he's made so many contributions to Daxu Culture, but we've been so stingy with him..."
Tang Siqiao was quite agitated; clearly, Zhao Fan's words had angered her.
Tang Siqiao knew very well how the 'stone' was photographed.
Initially, Director Xu provided the complete script, while the producer on Xu's side handled the other trivial matters.
As the director, Zhao Fan simply completed the filming in a conventional manner.
However, in the other party's mouth, it has now become that this movie "Stone", which has grossed more than 400 million yuan at the box office, could not have been made without Zhao Fan!
"Mr. Xu, if only we had given him a tougher contract. Now, even if he wants to terminate it, he doesn't have to pay much. This is infuriating!"
Tang Siqiao said dejectedly.
Xu Lu smiled and said:
"It's alright, let's just terminate the contract. It's normal for people to come and go in a company. If Zhao Fan wants to leave, you don't need to stop him, just let him go... and the same goes for the others."
Compared to Tang Siqiao's indignation, Xu Lu himself didn't actually feel that angry.
It's quite obvious whose loss it is when a director who feels he's become too independent leaves Daxu Culture.
Daxu Culture doesn't lack directors right now; they can just hire another one if one leaves.
Hearing Xu Lu say that, Tang Siqiao agreed.
But she still complained:
"Mr. Xu, you are too generous. If Zhao Fan hadn't relied on the support of Da Xu Culture, how could he have become famous overnight?"
Now he's complaining that he hasn't received enough. If you ask me, someone outside is definitely trying to poach him. Saying he hasn't received enough is just him turning the tables!
The news that Zhao Fan, who had just become famous, wanted to terminate his contract with Daxu Culture quickly caused a great stir within the company.
Everyone agreed that Zhao Fan was the one who betrayed his principles for personal gain.
In other words, the other party hasn't dared to show up at the company since requesting the contract termination; otherwise, they would probably be scorned to the point of utter embarrassment.
"He's so heartless. If it weren't for Director Xu giving him a good script, where would Zhao be today?"
"Yeah, this guy doesn't think 'Stone's' success is all his own ability, does he? That's hilarious."
"Just wait and see. Once he leaves Daxu Culture, I think Zhao Fan will soon be exposed for what he really is. His skills are simply not good enough to carry a big production."
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