After chatting with Xiao Ni for a while, Yi Yang also turned on his computer and looked at the files inside.
It contains a list of the company's new and old artists. If there are any projects in the future, we can just select them directly from the computer.
Only when there's absolutely no suitable option will they sell it cheaply outside.
Yi Yang looked at the many familiar faces on the screen, which basically covered three generations: old, middle-aged, and young.
A short while later, Jin Hua pushed open the door and came in, followed by two other people.
"Yi Yang, are you not busy?"
"Hey... I'm just browsing casually, what's the big deal?"
"Come on... let me introduce you."
Upon hearing this, Yi Yang also got up and left his desk.
Jin Hua: "This is Director Jiang Wen."
Yi Yang looked at the middle-aged man in front of him with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a specially trimmed mustache; he was quite familiar with him.
He seems to have come from a military compound, and is rumored to have a very strong personality.
However, since it was their first meeting, Yi Yang greeted him politely, "Hello, Director Jiang, I've heard so much about you."
Jiang Wen carefully examined Yi Yang, shook his hand, and then said, "Those skinny arms and legs need some work. But your writing is good. Youzi told me that 'A World Without Thieves' is exceptionally well-written."
Yi Yang smiled faintly, "You flatter me."
At this moment, Jin Hua introduced another person: "This is Director Stanley Kwan, from Hong Kong Island."
He wore glasses, was very polite, and looked a little older than Jiang Wen.
"Hello, Director Guan."
Yi Yang also politely greeted him first.
Kwan Kam-pang adjusted his glasses and said, "Screenwriter Yi, I've heard of you from director Lee Tin-sing. He speaks highly of you. I've also seen Johnnie To's 'Drug War,' and it's very good."
"You're too kind, it's just small stuff."
Yi Yang also has great respect for director Li Tiansheng, after all, he learned a lot of knowledge from him that cannot be found in books.
"Young man, excessive modesty is just hypocrisy. Your talent is yours to keep; no one can take it away, haha..."
Stanley Kwan also made a joke.
Yi Yang could tell that there was no derogatory meaning in his words.
After the introductions, Jin Hua invited everyone to sit down.
"Yi Yang, we're all family here, so I won't beat around the bush. Could you help me get two scripts out?"
"Director Guan and Director Jiang have been idle for a while and are itching to get back to work."
"Our new company has just been established, so we need to make a strong impression to attract talent!"
"You were filming a movie recently, so you didn't know that our company's situation is actually not very good."
"The other major companies, perhaps seeing Huayi's miserable state, are feeling a bit sorry for us and are secretly suppressing us."
"So many projects, even though our artists are clearly better, we just don't use them, you know what I mean!"
"So, if we want to break this deadlock, we have to start new projects ourselves and make sure the results are good."
"Otherwise, I'm afraid it will cause a chain reaction. If the older artists choose to leave when their contracts expire, that would be bad."
Yi Yang was also hearing about this for the first time, and he was quite surprised.
After all, it's a new company, and I have a share in it, so of course I hope it will be very successful.
Even if there are no difficulties, I'll eventually have to pull out what's in my head!
Aside from making money, this not only helps the company but also subtly elevates my own status—a win-win-win situation. I have absolutely no reason to refuse.
"The script is absolutely no problem, but are there any requirements?"
Upon hearing this, Jin Hua's joy was palpable.
The two directors sitting next to him, however, were observing Yi Yang with great interest.
Is this someone looking for a personalized service?
So confident?
Jiang Wen, who has a quick temper, was the first to speak up: "Let's not bother with any set topics. Just give me a script that I can enjoy, okay?"
Yi Yang twitched his lips after hearing this. This is even more difficult than a direct question if there are no requirements.
But I'm not afraid at all, let's see if I can surprise you.
"Okay, I understand."
Seeing Yi Yang's calm expression and his unwavering agreement, Jiang Wen was somewhat surprised.
My words weren't as simple as they seemed, but I never expected them to agree so readily.
This person has real skills!
At this moment, Jiang Wen felt a bit expectant.
Yi Yang then looked at Guan Jinpeng, clearly indicating that he should make his request.
Stanley Kwan thought for a while before stating his requirements.
"I want to make an art film with commercial elements, and I require it to be told primarily from a female perspective. What do you think?"
After she finished speaking, she stared intently at Yi Yang.
This bizarre request, however, stumped Yi Yang.
It's worth noting that no film ever truly succeeds when it's made this complicated.
In terms of film genres, commercial films are primarily about making money, mainly serving popcorn audiences.
Often focused on entertainment, these films tend to offer viewers a relaxed and enjoyable viewing experience, typically employing a straightforward storytelling style that emphasizes a tight plot and fast pace.
Artistic works, on the other hand, focus on exploring human nature and showcasing the inner world of people, emphasizing the authenticity of emotions and the philosophy of life.
These types of films tend to be slower-paced, focusing on detailed portrayals and emotional build-up to provoke deep reflections on life and human nature in the audience.
The two are inherently contradictory, so how can they be combined? Adding a female-centric theme makes it even more difficult.
Yi Yang was also having a headache from thinking about it, and even his brows furrowed involuntarily.
Even Jiang Wen, who was standing next to him, was stunned. He never expected that there would be someone even more ruthless than himself.
This isn't a request, this is a matter of life and death!
However, since Yi Yang had already made his boast, he should at least carefully search the mini-program, just in case it's somewhere hidden.
As for the final film's performance, it's probably going to be a disaster.
"Director Guan, I understand your requirements, but all I can say is that I'll try my best to come up with a plan!"
Yi Yang shook his head helplessly and said.
When Kwan Kam-pang heard this, he was a little embarrassed. After all, most screenwriters and directors wouldn't even think of such a subject.
Because it's just too damn hard.
"I'll call you Yi Yang too! Don't feel pressured. The main thing is that I've been focusing on art-house films, realistic ones. The request I made earlier was just a personal ideal!"
"If you really don't have any good ideas, just help me find one that I'm good at, and that'll be fine."
Yi Yang nodded upon hearing this, but did not say anything.
Jin Hua breathed a sigh of relief. After all, an excellent agent, in addition to being a bridge between the artist and the outside world, also needs to have a good eye, including helping the artist find scripts.
The conditions Guan Jinpeng just proposed almost made Jin Hua think he was deliberately picking a fight!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com