Chapter 433 Teacher Lin, You Have the Final Say

It's not that Ding Chunling doesn't believe Lin Xing, because after working together for so long, she understands Lin Xing's temper just like Sister Dao.

Be assertive.

This kind of 'assertion' is actually a good thing, because Ding Chunling has been an agent for so long, and this is the first time she has met someone like Lin Xing.

At first, Ding Chunling would put forward some opinions, but later she gave up because Lin Xing proved his vision with one work after another.

Because of this, Ding Chunling also thinks the same as Sister Dao. They only need to worry about Lin Xing's work other than selecting works.

You must know that whether it is the movie "Killing Arden" or "Go to Heaven", Ding Chunling is not very optimistic about it.

But these two movies have set new records.

Not to mention the several TV series selected by Lin Xing, each one is creating a miracle.

It's also true that Ding Chunling really doesn't want to interfere with Lin Xing's film selection anymore.

Let's put it this way, their agents have talked in private, that is, who can choose films better than Lin Xing? ?

But so be it.

Previously, Lin Xing chose "Going to Heaven", although it was a niche film, but at least this film was still within Lin Xing's comfort zone.

You must know that Ding Chunling believed that "Going to Heaven" was a literary film. Lin Xing has already made two literary films, so this one is guaranteed to have a box office no matter what.

But this time "Death on Earth" is different. It is a science fiction movie, and after so many years, there is almost no market for science fiction movies in China.

What I’m talking about here is domestic science fiction movies.

If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work.

This does not mean that you can change it if you are not convinced. Putting aside the original "Magic City Has Fallen" that closed the door to science fiction movies, generally speaking, everyone is not willing to make science fiction movies.

If nothing else, how many science fiction movies and TV series have been on the market in the past eight years? ?

Or are there a few movies that everyone gives a thumbs up when you mention them? ?

Not really.

Under such circumstances, Ding Chunling did not stop Lin Xing from making a science fiction movie. She just asked Lin Xing slightly worriedly if he really wanted to make this movie.

This is already not easy.

"Putting aside the popularity, Ah Xing, do you really want to film??"

Ding Chunling asked with a wry smile: "This challenge is not that big. I am mainly worried that if we fail..."

Lin Xing shook his head and said: "If you don't look at a movie based on whether the script is good or not, but consider whether the movie is good or not, then you won't be able to get far. If I had picked up a movie based on whether the movie was good or not, and whether the TV series was a hit or not. As for dramas, then I may not be able to act in so many hit dramas..."

Ding Chunling nodded slightly: "That's true, so I'm just giving you advice. Of course, everything still depends on you. If you decide to take this script, then I agree."

"I definitely have to take it. I read the original work of "Dead on Earth" and found that it has a total of 500,000 words, which is very rare among online articles. After all, you may not understand online articles. Nowadays, the starting word count for online articles is 1 million words. of……"

Lin Xing explained to Ding Chunling: "The author's writing style is very sophisticated, he is definitely not a newcomer, and the writing is also very imaginative. There is a sentence in it, 'We will never give up at any time, and we can even take the earth to wander around. "Lang'" is really what Sun Feng said. This is China's unique narrative style, collectivism, and it is not Hollywood-style heroism..."

When chatting with Sun Feng before, Lin Xing felt that Sun Feng was indeed what he said, that he really liked science fiction.

Many times, these can be felt.

For Lin Xing, when he accepts a script, or the role he wants to play, he must look at whether it is suitable for him, whether there is a challenge, whether the script is good, whether the main creator is reliable, etc.

Just like what Lin Xing said to Ding Chunling just now, if he doesn't know how to watch this movie, will it explode? Whether the TV series will have strong ratings can be used as a reference.

Because the unpredictability is too high.

You have to know that many times, whether a movie can be a hit or not depends on many factors. Even good movies will be sold out, and it may take a few years before the audience likes them.

Therefore, Lin Xing still focuses on the script.

He took the time to read the original work of "Death on Earth" in the past few days, and at the same time carefully read the script of "Death on Earth".

Obviously, despite the fact that "Dead on Earth" only has 500,000 words, this novel is actually quite ambitious. If one is actually made, it will probably not be as simple as burning money.

Therefore, Sun Feng planned to shoot it in three parts, which was also stated in the script.

It is precisely because of this that many talented people are afraid to invest in Sun Feng's script.

You must know that Sun Feng's idea is to film the first part first, and then film the second and third parts after the first part is successful.

But this is also difficult.

Who knows if the first part can be filmed well? ?

Moreover, Sun Feng is even thinking of shooting parts of the second and third parts first, and then getting special effects for the first part after making money.

The production cost is actually not low.

Who dares to take the risk? ?

You have to say that a production cost of 100 million or 200 million may be acceptable to everyone, but in the case of this script, it may even cost 300 million to start with.

What's more important is that special effects are often expensive, and if you keep filming, you will definitely overspend.

All major film and television investment companies also understand this, and it is precisely because they understand that they dare not invest.

Who dares to invest hundreds of millions in science fiction for a director who has only made youth campus movies? ?

This is not how people become stupid and have a lot of money.

If nothing else, even Xin Hui and Liang Yuan are unwilling to invest, let alone you and others.

What's more important is that this subject really doesn't make everyone confident.

Without a market, who would be willing to invest? ?

Therefore, besides waiting for Lin Xing these days, Sun Feng is running into obstacles everywhere, that is, the film and television companies are really unwilling to invest.

Of course, Sun Feng is still charming, and all the actors who have worked with him are willing to cooperate, even for zero pay.

But money.

Sun Feng feels that what he is most worried about now is money, because this is not an ordinary difficulty.

He no longer dares to say that this movie needs 200 million yuan to produce. What he tells everyone now is that it can be done with 60 million yuan.

In short, we just start filming first. As long as there is a part of the production cost, then Sun Feng can think of ways while filming.

But no one is willing to invest even 60 million.

Han Lin used his connections to get Sun Feng an investment of 5 million, and then Sun Feng mortgaged his house and used some connections to invest 20 million.

But 25 million is really not enough.

Therefore, in Sun Feng's opinion, as long as he can raise another 60 million, plus his own 25 million, then 85 million can still be done.

But it’s difficult.

"Lin Xing hasn't replied to you yet??"

Han Lin looked at Sun Feng and asked with some concern.

Sun Feng shook his head slightly: "Not yet. After all, it has only been a few days. If Lin Xing really wants to read the script and the web article, it will take time, right?"

"Okay, but I really don't think Lin Xing will make such a science fiction film, and he will also provide you with his own investment??"

Han Lin once said that he really didn't believe there could be such a stupid actor.

Not to mention anything else, even Han Lin himself doesn't have much confidence in science fiction.

If it weren't for Sun Feng, how could Han Lin be willing to invest? ? ?

But even so, Han Lin still has no confidence in this science fiction movie. He now wishes Sun Feng would give up his idea.

Even Han Lin thought: "Why don't we make another low-budget movie, and just raise a little investment? Make a comedy? Or a suspense film? Wouldn't you be more confident in making any of them than this science fiction movie?" "

"Okay, Old Han, I know what you think, but I still want to try again..."

Sun Feng said at this time: "You can make other movies whenever you want, but science fiction movies are getting more difficult every year. Now I just want to make a science fiction movie as soon as possible while I have a chance. "

To be honest, this has always been Sun Feng's mentality.

He didn't want to say anything else.

He just wants to make a science fiction movie that can be recognized by the industry and even accepted by the market.

But how difficult is it? ?

It’s not that he doesn’t have the ability, it’s that he wants to take pictures but not many people are willing to give him a chance.

No one is willing to give me a chance now, so how can I have a chance in the future? ?

"Still idealistic."

Han Lin sighed: "Of course, if you weren't such a person, I probably wouldn't be friends with you. Okay, let's try harder. Don't put all your hopes on Lin Xing. Let's invest more... …”

Sun Feng nodded lightly: "I know. I have been talking to other people these days. I can only say that I am taking my time. I will improve the script and try my best to make it attract investors." ,I……"

Just when Sun Feng was still thinking about what to say, his cell phone suddenly rang.

"Hello, Director Sun, I'm Lin Xing. Please feel free to speak now."

Lin Xing asked on the phone.

"Ah, convenient, convenient, Teacher Lin, you say."

Sun Feng said hurriedly when he heard it was Lin Xing's call.

Lin Xing said with a smile at this time: "It's like this, I've read the script in the past few days, and I've also read the original work, but my understanding of science fiction is actually not very deep, so you have a look No time? Let’s talk…”

"I have time, I have time, Teacher Lin, where do you think I can meet you? Okay, I'll go to your studio right now..."

Sun Feng hung up the phone as he spoke, and then he said to Han Lin: "Old Han, let's go. You come with me to Lin Xing's studio. Lin Xing said he wanted to know about the script..."

Han Lin was a little surprised: "Does this Lin Xing really want to jump into this fire pit??"

“How can this be called a fire pit??”

Sun Feng said angrily: "Let me tell you, if this science fiction movie can be successfully shot, I think it can leave a mark in history."

"Okay, Lao Sun, just wait and fool Lin Xing, don't think about fooling me."

Han Lin interrupted Sun Feng with a wave of his hand and said, "Let's go first."

An hour later, Lin Xing Studio.

"Hello, Teacher Lin, this is my friend Han Lin, he is also a director..."

After meeting Lin Xing, Sun Feng first introduced Han Lin.

"Hello, Director Han, I've heard about you."

Lin Xing smiled at Han Lin and said, "I really like your short film "Murder". You turn it over and over again..."

Han Lin was flattered and said, "Ah? Teacher Lin, have you heard of this micro-movie?"

"Of course, this micro-movie was quite popular at the time, and I've been wondering why you didn't make a movie later..."

Lin Xing asked with a smile.

Han Lin said with some embarrassment: "I would like to shoot, but most film and television companies don't like the scripts I write, and I don't like the scripts the film and television companies give me..."

In the next ten minutes, Lin Xing did not chat with Sun Feng about science fiction movies. Instead, he chatted with Han Lin.

I have to say that Han Lin has a slight social fear, but as the conversation progressed, he really felt that Han Lin was a bit interesting.

"Teacher Lin, I really think you shouldn't make this science fiction movie, and don't believe Lao Sun's deception..."

While we were chatting, Han Lin suddenly got interested. He said directly: "I always feel that there is no ground for science fiction movies in China, and there is no market for science fiction movies, so..."

Sun Feng was really embarrassed at this time.

Damn it.

Sun Feng really wanted to scold her now. He originally wanted to persuade Lin Xing with Han Lin, but it turned out that Han Lin rebelled.

"Old Han, thank you first, but I still like this script..."

Lin Xing smiled and asked Sun Feng: "Director Sun, what do you think is the minimum production cost for the first film??"

"60 million is enough, I..."

Just as Sun Feng was about to finish, he was interrupted by Lin Xing: "Director Sun, let's all be more serious. If you fool me like this, I really won't talk to you anymore."

"Teacher Lin, I think the investment will be at least 150 million, but don't worry, I have already almost negotiated most of the actors. They either don't want remuneration, or they want less remuneration..."

Sun Feng hurriedly said to Lin Xing: "Most of this is used for production, or special effects. Of course, if you have any opinions, you can mention it. As long as you are willing to participate in the show and are willing to invest, then you have the final say in everything. ”

"When will the machine be turned on at the earliest??"

Lin Xing asked directly.

Sun Feng: "???"

You must know that Sun Feng originally thought that Lin Xing would ask him something about the script or even the character.

Even on the way here, Sun Feng had already thought about it. In any case, as long as Lin Xing is willing to participate in the show and invest, then Lin Xing has the final say.

Not only that, Sun Feng is also prepared to take care of Lin Xing for any problem.

As a result, after chatting for half an hour, Lin Xing directly asked when the phone would be turned on.

"this?"

Sun Feng looked at Lin Xing in disbelief.

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