Chapter 479: Keep your word, and gather together in poverty
The pattern is small.
At this moment, after reading the script of "Wandering Yuanxing", Yang Fei felt that his previous vision was too narrow.
This script is amazing.
In other words, the saturation rescue and the solidarity of countries in the face of disaster shown in this script are truly touching.
What’s more important is the other things shown in this script, whether it’s the plot, creativity, or even the conception, in short, they are all great.
But the only concern is whether the domestic special effects team can keep up.
"Have you finished reading it?"
Yu Xiaoshu looked at Yang Fei with a smile and said, "Tell me what you think. Don't be too restrained. If you were asked to shoot this movie, would you be sure you could do it well?"
Although he already had an idea in mind, Yang Fei couldn't help but get a little excited after hearing Yu Xiaoshu's words and said, "Teacher Yu, if you let me shoot it, everything else won't be a problem. I only have one worry, which is that the special effects in China cannot be done. I'm afraid you'll have to help me go abroad..."
"You don't have to worry about the special effects. We at Baiqian Media already have our own special effects team, and the team members are all elites from various countries, so you don't need to worry."
Yu Xiaoshu said to Yang Fei: "Tell me now, I'll give you this script, can you make it well?"
Although Yang Fei was excited, even excited, he still asked cautiously: "Teacher Yu, let me ask, what is the investment limit?"
“There’s no upper limit.”
Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said, "I don't care how much the investment is. I only care about one thing, that is, make the film well for me."
You have to know that on Earth, the filming of this movie was not smooth at the beginning, especially for Wu Jing, who really went from being a guest star to a leading actor step by step, and even got investment in the end.
In short, funding for "The Wandering Earth" has always been quite difficult, because before its release, basically not many people paid attention to it. Not only were netizens not optimistic about it, but many people in the industry were also not optimistic about it.
The reason is simple, it's because science fiction films, especially futuristic films, are actually very difficult.
Think about it, how long has "The Three-Body Problem" been on Earth? As a result, no matter whether it is a TV series version or a movie version, it has never been produced. However, there has been a lot of publicity. One said that the copyright has been purchased, and another said that the copyright has been purchased, but it just hasn't come out.
As for "The Wandering Earth", it was not well received before its release. Some even thought it was just another bad money-making movie. But who could have thought that it would become a huge hit after its release and successfully made a comeback during the Spring Festival.
It was really a step-by-step counterattack.
It can be said that this is another record for Wu Jing.
Because of this, there is no need to worry about the funding for the second part of "The Wandering Earth". Of course, Yu Xiaoshu doesn't know what the second part will be like.
But for the first part, the creators actually said in an interview that due to funding reasons, the film could only save on various costs, so some things could not be shown during filming.
This time, when reshooting the movie "The Wandering Earth", Yu Xiaoshu is prepared to leave no regrets, that is to make "The Wandering Earth" well.
Of course, sometimes the more money you have, the more likely you are to make a blockbuster movie.
That's not the case.
You are like someone who always spends money. Any movie that he is involved in, no matter how big the production is, will end up being a mess.
This is exactly the case. Money can ensure that you are not short of funds, but it does not mean that having money will definitely allow you to make blockbuster or high-quality films.
There is no so-called causal relationship.
All Yu Xiaoshu has to do is to do the logistical work and leave professional matters to professionals. Two years ago, Yu Xiaoshu started to look for a director. At that time, Yu Xiaoshu selected about 5 directors in total, and finally chose Yang Fei.
In fact, many people did not understand why Yang Fei was chosen, including many people in Baiqian Media.
First of all, Yang Fei is a director born in the 1990s. He is only 34 years old this year. He has a very rubbish resume and does not even have a well-known representative work on the Internet.
Secondly, everyone thought that this was a big-budget movie with an investment of over 200 million, 300 million, or even more. When discussing the script at the meeting, it was said that if the special effects were done well, the final production cost of the movie might even reach China's production record. However, such a movie was handed over to such a young man.
What is this?
So the people at Baiqian Media didn’t understand, because they thought it was too risky, and a real risk. After all, this was not just a few million, or even tens of millions, this was hundreds of millions, or even up to ten billion.
The result was handed over to Yang Fei?
In response, Yu Xiaoshu only said one sentence: "I believe Yang Fei has no problem, and I will be the producer of this play."
kindness.
Having said that, what else is there to say?
In Baiqian Media, the one who truly has the final say is not Liu Qianqian, the big boss. The one who truly has the final say in Baiqian Media is Yu Xiaoshu. Even Liu Qianqian listens to Yu Xiaoshu.
What is the most critical point?
People listen to Yu Xiaoshu not because of his authority. On the contrary, Yu Xiaoshu is the most approachable person in Baiqian Media. New screenwriters can ask Yu Xiaoshu at any time if they encounter something they don't understand. Even in Baiqian Media, all screenwriters gather in one office without any class distinction.
We all come to Baiqian Media because we love creation.
This is not just about big companies; even some small companies don’t have this situation.
In short, the atmosphere at Baiqian Media is the best.
By the way, there is one more point. Baiqian Media does not fool people. Some companies like to use ideals and dreams to fool newcomers, as if talking about money is so vulgar. These companies are like vampires. They do not regard their employees as human beings. They regard their employees as batteries and discard them at will when they run out of power.
Honestly, what the hell is this?
In his previous life, Yu Xiaoshu despised this kind of thing the most, what blessings, what treating the company as one's home, what devoting oneself to the company until death, what I treat every employee as a brother.
What's the result?
They are just fooling employees into doing work, and when the employees are almost no longer useful, they are thrown away.
Just look at the various layoffs.
Even the horror of internal competition, that kind of performance, that kind of pressure, can drive people into depression or even madness and lead to suicide by jumping off a building.
For this reason, since Yu Xiaoshu has returned to this world and now has half the capital, it is absolutely impossible for him to turn from a dragon-slaying boy into a dragon.
Therefore, Baiqian Media has the best benefits, is the least inward-looking, and is the most relaxed.
Why do people want to come to Baiqian Media?
That's because the atmosphere here is happy. Everyone is willing to work instead of hating work. They are exploited to the point that even having sex is too tiring.
In short, Yu Xiaoshu changed the temperament of Baiqian Media from top to bottom.
Just like Li Yunlong in "Bright Sword", because of him, the Independent Regiment is the independent regiment that is not afraid of anyone, and Baiqian Media is the invincible Baiqian Media because of Yu Xiaoshu.
So at the script discussion meeting, Yu Xiaoshu made the final decision to use Yang Fei, and the others eventually stopped saying anything.
Regarding the actors for "The Wandering Earth", Yu Xiaoshu has not yet found any good candidates, so he plans to let Yang Fei make the selection.
As I said, leave professional matters to professionals.
"Okay, you can start casting first, and then you can split the script and do other things. As for the team of "Wandering Star", except for the special effects, everything else will be left to you."
Yu Xiaoshu waved his hand and said, "I still say the same thing, you don't need to worry about anything, just do this play for me, and feel free to come to me if you need any help."
"ah??"
Yang Fei was a little confused at this time: "Teacher Yu, do you mean to leave the casting to me as well?"
"Yang Fei, you may still not understand my work style. Since I am going to let you shoot this drama, I will only be responsible for the general direction of the drama, and all other aspects will be left to you."
Yu Xiaoshu said: "Don't you always say that you are just one chance away? Well now, I give you this opportunity, I hope you won't let me down."
"Teacher Yu, don't worry, I will never let you down."
Yang Fei said excitedly and excitedly at this time.
"Okay, go get ready."
Yu Xiaoshu waved his hand and said, "I want to schedule this drama for the Lunar New Year. Of course, although it is scheduled for the Lunar New Year, I don't want to rush the work. This time I hope to strive for excellence."
Some movies can be rushed, but some cannot, because the more they are rushed, the more likely something will go wrong.
As our ancestors said, slow work produces fine results, this is the right way to go.
After Yang Fei left Baiqian Media with the script, he dialed a number first: "Where are you, Lao Wang? Call the others and meet at the usual place later. I tell you, no matter how big the problem is, put it aside. This time, our brothers have the chance to prove ourselves."
In the past few years, Yang Fei has met like-minded friends. These people are all capable. There are actors, directors, photographers, and lighting technicians. In short, they all have one thing in common: they are talented but not recognized.
They have a group of 15 people, and the name of the group is: "There will always be a time to ride the wind in the future."
Over the years, the number of people in the group has increased, and there are only 15 of them left.
Normally, everyone sticks together for warmth.
Many times, when people are at their lowest point, they always need some like-minded people.
Otherwise, how to spend it?
After Yang Fei finished calling Lao Wang, he took a taxi to the tavern.
This tavern is where they often get together.
At this time, the group became a little lively.
"Damn it, Dafei, what's going on? I finally got a notice, why did you ask Lao Wang to call me over here?"
"That's right, Dafei, it's a cold winter for the film and television industry now. It's not easy for me to find a job."
"That's right, Dafei, what's going on?"
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Obviously, they all trusted Yang Fei very much, otherwise it would be impossible for them to put down their work and start working as soon as Yang Fei said so.
For this reason, Yang Fei said in the group: "No more unnecessary words, just talk when we meet, don't worry, our spring is coming."
Everyone knew that Yang Fei was always relatively reserved and never boasted. So, when everyone heard what Yang Fei said, they naturally put down their work and came.
It’s very simple, just because I trust Yang Fei.
35 minutes later, everyone at Erpang Tavern, including Yang Fei, arrived.
"Da Fei, what's going on? You didn't tell me on the phone, and you didn't tell me in the group chat."
Lao Wang spoke first.
Lao Wang is 42 years old this year and has been a photographer for almost 20 years. He has been working as a photographer since he was 22 years old. However, because he offended someone when he was 30 years old, and he is a straightforward person, many people in the industry know him but will not use him.
That's exactly the case, and Lao Wang is quite open-minded about it.
Damn it, as long as you can do what you like in your life, you should be content. Other things are not important. Besides, what's the point if you live a hypocritical life like other people?
Anyway, these years, it doesn’t matter what Lao Wang’s name is, he is just that kind of person.
In addition to Lao Wang, there is another middle-aged man in his 30s who is an actor.
Well, he considers himself an actor, but actually he is just a minor character. He has played many roles, big and small, but all of them added up to less than half an hour.
His name is Wu Qingming, he is 34 years old and graduated from a reputable art school. But to be honest, he is in a rather bad state now because he offended someone.
As for the others, it's basically the same.
Either they have offended someone, or they have no opportunities, etc. In short, they are all down and out people.
But the abilities are there.
A bunch of down-and-out people gathered together, but they were all very persistent. Besides, if they couldn't persist, they wouldn't be able to continue in this line of work.
Pop.
Yang Fei said nothing. He just threw the script on the table and said, "Take a look."
Lao Wang took the script first and started reading it, and the others also gathered around.
"Is this "Wandering Meta-Star"? "
“Who wrote this??”
"Damn, this script requires a lot of investment."
"Oh my god, Dafei, do you want to be an assistant director?"
"That shouldn't be the case. If it's a big investment, how could they let you be the assistant director?"
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It was obvious that everyone was one family, and they spoke naturally without beating around the bush.
Everyone can tell whether this script is good or not.
It is precisely because it can be seen that everyone is shocked.
If it is really a big investment and big production, why should Yang Fei be the deputy director?
"You guys, why are you so timid?"
Yang Fei laughed: "Think big."
Lao Wang hesitated: "Da Fei, I won't let you be the director."
The others also looked at Yang Fei.
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(End of this chapter)
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