Chapter 460 Shengshi Film and Television Company

The next morning, Zhao Hongjun arrived at Yanjing TV Station on time and met with the deputy director named Zhang. The two parties signed a contract in the spirit of friendly cooperation.

Party A, Shengshi Film and Television Company, as the producer, invested 1 million to 1.2 million yuan to film the TV series "Desire" (since Shengshi Film and Television Company has not yet been established, Shengshi Book Publishing Company will bear all rights and obligations (the same below)

Party B's Yanjing TV Drama Art Center, as the producer, is responsible for the entire filming and production process, and will provide relevant production reports and financial statements as required by Party A and communicate with Party A in a timely manner.

Yanjing TV will be the third party to purchase the TV series at a price of 12,000 yuan per episode.

The copyright of the TV series belongs to Party A.

The contract was long and detailed.

One of them is quite special: the candidates for the crew director and main actors are determined by both parties through consultation.

Zheng Xiaolong originally thought that this article was just written for fun. Shengshi Books was just selling books. Who in the company knew anything about making TV?

Isn't it the Yanjing TV Drama Art Center that has the final say on the director and the main actors?

But what he never expected was that before both parties formally signed the contract, Zhao Hongjun offered to discuss the director's main actors.

Are you really here to play?

Zheng Xiaolong looked at Zhao Hongjun with a surprised look on his face.

Zhao Hongjun didn't say much. He took out a piece of paper from his briefcase and handed it to the other party: "This is the director and main actor candidates proposed by our company. Take a look."

Zheng Xiaolong took it and took a look.

Director: Lu Xiaowei or Zhao Baogang.

Ouch.

I thought of going together.

These two are both excellent directors from Yanjing TV Station. After Zheng Xiaolong received the script, he thought that they must be the two of them.

Song Dacheng played by: Li Xuejian?

"Li Xuejian is an excellent actor. He has made many movies and plays. In 1985, he starred in "Steel File General" and won the "Government Award" for Outstanding Film. This shows that his acting skills are very good."

Zhao Hongjun was holding a tea cup and talking with his legs crossed.

Zheng Xiaolong nodded after hearing this.

He naturally knows the actor Li Xuejian. Of course, whether the other party is willing to star in the role is another matter.

"Who is Zhang Kaili?" Zheng Xiaolong asked, pointing to the actor who played Liu Huifang.

"She has acted in "Eight Women Cast into the River", have you heard of it?" Zhao Hongjun replied.

""Eight Girls Throw themselves into the River"?"

Zheng Xiaolong had heard of this movie but had never seen it, so he asked, "Have you ever acted in this one?"

"It seems to be"

Damn it!

A perfect newcomer.

"Who is Sun Song? What movies and TV dramas has he acted in?" Zheng Xiaolong pointed at the actor who played Wang Husheng and asked.

Zhao Hongjun scratched the back of his head habitually with his hands, his expression a little embarrassed.

"It seems he hasn't played any roles yet. He graduated from Beijing Film Academy and now seems to be working at Yanjing Film Studio."

Zheng Xiaolong was speechless after hearing this.

After a while, he spoke: "Mr. Zhao, tell me the truth, are these Zhang Kaili and Sun Song your friends or relatives?"

"No, I haven't even seen him." Zhao Hongjun denied it.

absurd!

Zheng Xiaolong became angry after hearing this.

If you say that these two are related to you, at least it can make sense.

You actually said you didn’t know me at all!

"Then why did you recommend them? Don't you think it's fun?!" Zheng Xiaolong's tone became aggressive.

"Director Zheng, tell the truth. None of these were recommended by me. It was Minghua, the author of this script!" Zhao Hongjun couldn't help but told the truth.

"He knows about film and television production?!"

"It seems, I don't quite understand." Zhao Hongjun said honestly.

"Then what's the point of giving blind orders?" Zheng Xiaolong couldn't suppress the anger in his heart: "A layman gives orders to us experts? Mr. Zhao, the director and the role of Song Dacheng can follow your requirements, but the heroine also has this Wang Husheng, I have to Choose someone again!”

"no!"

Unexpectedly, Zhao Hongjun also had a tough tone: "I don't care about the other choices, but these ones must do what we ask!"

"What if we don't agree?"

"Then I won't sign this contract!" After Zhao Hongjun finished speaking, he put the tea cup on the coffee table and seemed to leave immediately.

Deputy Director Zhang next to him saw this posture.

broken.

The two sides actually came to blows.

He himself fully hopes to sign this contract.

The script is well written, and there are people taking the initiative to invest, so why not?

So he scolded Zheng Xiaolong: "Xiaolong, why are you speaking so hastily? We are partners and friends, not enemies!"

Then he smiled at Zhao Hongjun and said, "Mr. Zhao, don't be anxious. If you have anything to say, we can discuss it slowly."

friend?

Friend, what the hell!

I hate this kind of blind command the most!

Zheng Xiaolong cursed secretly in his heart, but said nothing.

Zhao Hongjun didn't really want to leave. Seeing Director Zhang like this, he got off the donkey and took the cup of tea again.

"Otherwise, Mr. Zhao, how about we first get to know the two actors you mentioned? And Li Xuejian, let's also ask each other if they have any schedules."

"Yes, but I hope it will be soon. I have to go to Hainan."

"Don't worry, I won't delay your business."

After Zhao Hongjun left, Zheng Xiaolong held back his anger and got angry at Director Wang without any courtesy: "Director Zhang, do you think there is such a thing? The protagonists are all determined by their investors, and we still need a It’s useless!”

Director Zhang was not angry. He took out his cigarette case and handed one to Zheng Xiaolong. He lit it himself, and then said leisurely: "Xiaolong, take a long-term view. Nowadays, they say that rich people are uncles. When it comes to making movies, The same goes for TV, it doesn’t exist now, but in a few years I feel it will become a common phenomenon.”

What?

Zheng Xiaolong was stunned.

"Okay, let's not talk nonsense. Tomorrow you and Lu Xiaowei will go find these two people to understand and see if it works. If not, we will discuss it again."

That’s all there is to it.

In fact, from the bottom of his heart, Zheng Xiaolong didn't want to lose this opportunity.

What a great script.

With him as the producer, plus Lu Xiaowei's direction, and choosing a few suitable actors, he will definitely be able to make a popular TV series.

Zheng Xiaolong and Lu Xiaowei braved the wind and snow to find the two actors.

Zhao Hongjun was extremely bored in his free time. He slept in the hotel during the day and went to cook mutton with friends or business partners at night.

Jubaoyuan, Manfulou, Yudefu

He tried all the time-honored hotpot restaurants in Yanjing City.

A week later, Zhao Hongjun finally got the news: Zheng Xiaolong saw several recommended actors and thought they were okay, and was willing to sign a contract with Zhao Hongjun.

Soon, a formal contract was released.

“Happy to work with!”

“Happy to work with!”

Zhao Hongjun and Zheng Xiaolong shook hands with smiles on their faces, and neither of them knew what happened a few days in advance.

After the matter was done, Zhao Hongjun immediately returned to Xijing, without even taking a break, and drove straight to Fang Minghua's unit.

In the office, I saw an old newspaper spread on Fang Minghua's desk, holding a copybook and practicing calligraphy carefully.

"You guys, I'm as busy as a dog in Yanjing. You'd better have some free time to practice calligraphy!"

After hearing this, Fang Minghua put down his writing brush, glanced at him, and smiled: "Are you busy? You must have eaten all the mutton-shabu restaurants in Yanjing? Look, you've gained weight again!"

"There's nothing I can do about it. Drinking cold water will make you gain weight." Zhao Hongjun laughed at himself: "Okay, let's get down to business. Zheng Xiaolong agreed!"

"How did they agree with these three actors?" Fang Minghua was curious about this.

Zheng Xiaolong said that he knew Li Xuejian before, but at first people looked down on the role, saying that the character of Song Dacheng, an honest and honest ordinary worker, did not fit in with the heroes he usually played. In the end, he agreed and auditioned for his own sake. It feels very good.

"When we first met Zhang Kaili, we chatted for a while and found that Zhang had a cheerful and generous personality, which was nothing like the introverted and quiet Liu Huifang. Later, a detail impressed Zheng Xiaolong."

"What details?" Fang Minghua asked casually.

"At that time at her house, when it was almost time to eat, Zhang Kaili said: "It's exactly noon, director, you can just eat something here, nothing good, just noodles."

"Zheng Xiaolong was immediately attracted when he heard it. Oh, isn't this person Liu Huifang? The role was finalized."

So easy?

Later, Zheng Xiaolong went to the Yanjing Film Studio. When he saw Sun Song in person, he immediately decided: Wang Husheng is the one who belongs to him! "

After listening to this, Fang Minghua leaned back in his chair and said with a smile: "That's it, we won't interfere in the filming, as long as we keep an eye on the crew's accounts!"

"You don't need to worry about this. Tangtang will immediately send her most capable men to Yanjing to serve as the financial director of the crew, specializing in accounting." Zhao Hongjun said.

"Okay, let's quickly set up a film and television company."

Amid the storm, another sign appeared at the door of Shengshi Book Publishing Company in Duanlumen: "Shengshi Film and Television Company"

In fact, it is just one set of people and two brands.

Amidst the sound of firecrackers, the red silk covering the signboard was torn off, announcing the establishment of the company.

This day is the last day of 1988.