Chapter 759: Filming Mission

At the same time.

There are two other changes that will also be implemented on January 1 next year:

The Film Bureau and China Film will be transferred from the Ministry of Culture to the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television, but the local film studios and film companies will still be managed by the Ministry of Culture - this decision is difficult to explain, and it has caused more chaos in the domestic film system.

In 1996, the film studios were transferred to the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television.

In 2008, the film functions of the Ministry of Culture were completely stripped away.

In short, this adjustment made both the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television and the Ministry of Culture very uncomfortable, and industry insiders were pessimistic.

In contrast, the second one is very inconspicuous:

Starting from January 1, the brand new Oriental Company will be officially listed and transferred from the Ministry of Culture to the Ministry of Truth!

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Zhu's office.

Minister Ai, Ding Qiao, Ling Mei, and Chen Qi of the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television gathered to discuss how to proceed after the policy was released.

"It's easy to build a theater, but it's troublesome to build a film and television city. It takes a long time to select a site and design it. Because we have to consider the cheapness of the Hong Kong crew, the closer the better. We can't let them waste a day on the road after passing the border, which is not convenient." Ling Mei said.

"Well, we have to choose a moderate location."

Leader Zhu used the word "moderate".

No one mentioned Shenzhen, which is supposed to be the closest to Hong Kong. However, the planned area of ​​the film and television city will be very large. Every piece of land in Shenzhen has a purpose, and Shenzhen is different from Guangdong.

Guangdong is Guangdong, and Shenzhen is Shenzhen.

Shenzhen represents the will of the central government more. Let's put it this way. Since 1990, Shenzhen's finances and treasury have been directly connected with the central government. So whether the film and television city is located in Guangzhou or Shenzhen, the nature is different.

Ling Mei didn't want to go into details, and continued: "We have preliminarily designed the Qingming Riverside Park, Ming and Qing Palaces, Ming and Qing Residences, and the Republic of China style. Xiao Chen, what do you think about the construction?"

"My opinion is to build according to demand. First decide on a few key film and television dramas, and build some buildings according to the background of the film and television dramas. This will have a better effect and can also make a name for yourself."

"This is a good idea!"

Minister Ai nodded and said: "There are many costume dramas and Republic of China dramas in China, and the demand is great. Xiao Chen, what crew can you bring from Hong Kong?"

"Hong Kong is also a costume and Republic of China drama. The Republic of China. Hong Kong is not in a hurry. They shoot dramas quickly. A TV station produces 20-30 dramas every year. They can finish shooting in the studio without much preparation. They won't wait for us.

We can build something and then attract a crew. Let's consider the mainland first. "

Chen Qi paused and said, "From next year, Oriental Company will enter the field of TV dramas. I am away from home all year round and don't know much about this. How many episodes are there in our longest drama at present?"

"Uh, that should be "Four Generations Under One Roof" shot by Beijing TV Studio!"

"How many episodes are there?" He asked.

Minister Ai showed a trace of embarrassment and said, "28 episodes! These are the ones that have been fully broadcast, not including the unfinished ones such as "Dream of Red Mansions."

"May I ask you, how is this standard set?"

"Two episodes is called a single-episode drama, three episodes is called a serial drama, and 12 episodes is called a long-form serial drama."

Minister Ai said, "Last year, the total output of TV series was more than 700 episodes, and this year it can reach more than 1,300 episodes, an increase of 62.5%. Although spiritual products do not win by quantity, such a huge growth rate at least shows the enthusiasm for making TV series across the country. We are also full of confidence in the future utilization rate of film and television cities."

More than 1,300 episodes?

In the peak period of later domestic dramas, it can soar to 17,000 episodes.

Compared with movies, TV dramas are more like a sieve of sand and gold in the shit. Due to the large base, domestic dramas are so bad, but a few good ones can be picked out.

Chen Qi thought for a moment and said, "Dongfang Company can shoot two long dramas first. Since there are more ancient costumes and the Republic of China, we will shoot these two themes, and the film and television city will build some buildings according to demand."

"How many episodes can you shoot?"

"No less than 50 episodes!" Chen Qi was very generous.

Huh? ? ?

Several people were stunned. "Journey to the West" was shot for 11 episodes at 3 million, and they had to find money themselves. How much will it cost for these two 50 episodes?

Leader Zhu kindly reminded, "Xiao Chen, you have never made a TV series, you can take your time and try shooting one first."

"It doesn't matter, we have confidence!"

"Okay! With Comrade Xiao Chen, it must be a masterpiece!" Minister Ai was afraid that he would regret it, so he immediately praised him.

"Then I'll wait for your script. I'm looking forward to it." Ling Mei smiled.

Ding Qiao is very complicated. He will be the deputy minister of radio, television and film from next year, and he is still in charge of movies, but fortunately he has not broken off contact with Chen Qi, and he also said: "Why don't you continue "Justice Bao"? Back then, we only wrote one case of the beheading of a beauty, and it is still being replayed.

How about writing a few more cases?"

"I don't have any inspiration, I'll think about it!"

Chen Qi smiled, and then changed the subject, saying: "But there is a problem! TV stations are subsidized for filming dramas, but Oriental Company does not.

There is no income in making TV dramas in China. Although we can make money ourselves, it's okay to shoot one or two. If we shoot too many in the future, it will only cost money and not make money, which is not good. Of course, we will definitely complete the tasks assigned by the state. I will just tell you the actual situation."

"This?"

Leader Zhu and Minister Ai looked at each other. It was indeed such a problem, but there was no way to give an answer at the moment.

Leader Zhu said: "Anyway, there is plenty of time. We will study it slowly. Now even the film and television city has not been built!"

"Okay!"

Chen Qi nodded.

Drama series are not profitable in this era, there are too few GGs, the price is too low, and dramas cannot be traded, they can only be exchanged. For example, two TV stations, you give me a drama, I give you a drama, so that they can share the broadcast.

And the TV stations all rely on government funding, one is poorer than the other, and the quality of the dramas is uneven.

Leader Zhu asked Dongfang Company to make dramas, in fact, he wanted to see that he had a strong family background.

Chen Qi also told the truth that he wanted to spend money on TV series to avoid attracting attention. But it’s okay to shoot a few of these things, and it’s too much for the company to bear too much burden if it shoots too many.

Selling copyrights overseas can’t solve the problem either. Except for Japan buying "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" at a high price, I haven’t heard of anyone making money from copyrights. For example, "Journey to the West" is very popular in Buddhist countries such as Myanmar and Nepal, but these countries are even poorer, so how can they afford to buy it?

But it’s too early to study it now, and he doesn’t even have a drama.

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After the meeting, Chen Qi stayed to report to Leader Zhu alone.

He is actually a member of the Ministry of Truth.

"More than 50 million RMB, 70 million HKD, 7 million USD???"

When Zhu heard the data, his hands were shaking: "Are you sure?"

"It's a rough estimate. Because Zhang Qiang's new album has just been released, and there is also a New Year's film in Hong Kong, the final report will be released after their results come out. Our main expenditure this year is still the cost of movies, especially the high cost of "Black Man".

In addition, I approved 1 million USD to develop the videotape market in the United States, and we have to spend money later. Expanding channels is a money-burning thing, and this amount of USD is not enough!"

Chen Qi sighed.

Zhu was just terrified. He knew that Dongfang Company could make money, but he didn't expect it to make so much money!

Then he thought, oh, no wonder this kid was so active in taking on the task of filming a TV series, it turns out that he also knew it.

(There is one more chapter...)