Chapter 241: No Rabbit, No Eagle
As for the cost of the drama, Su Chen is confident that it can be controlled within a reasonable range.
In the previous life, why did the total cost of "Kite" reach more than 80 million?
That was all because of the repeated revisions and reshoots.
In this time and space, Su Chen would definitely not let such a thing happen.
If the filming goes smoothly, the actual cost of this drama will not be too high.
If you have watched this drama, you might as well imagine it for yourself.
Even the car driving scenes used fake sets. Can you imagine how high the cost of filming and production would be?
Zhong Lei was very surprised at Su Chen's choice:
"Xiao Chen, let's put other things aside. Liu Yunlong takes several years to shoot a drama. Can we afford that?"
Su Chen:
"That's impossible. I'm the chief director!"
Zhong Lei was silent.
But at this time, Zhong Jun, who had been sitting aside, spoke.
"Then we'll listen to you! Satisfy Liu Yunlong's requirements and sign this guy in!"
After hanging up the phone, Zhong Jun couldn't help but pat his brother on the back.
My brother, you still don't understand.
Su Chen has said that, what else do you have to worry about?
To put it bluntly.
If any one of the three dramas, "The Journey of Flower", "Love O2O" and "The Kite" becomes popular, Xingyi can make a lot of money.
According to Su Chen's talent and ability, it is a foregone conclusion that one of the three dramas will become a hit, isn't that?
If both movies can become hits, Xingyi can make a lot of money!
Why bother about the gains and losses of a drama!
Faced with such a situation, Zhong Lei felt a little indignant.
Damn it, what are you laughing at!
I understand this principle too.
It's just that the reaction was a little slow.
immediately.
Zhong Lei conveyed the latest instructions to his assistant.
To be honest, after experiencing a series of setbacks, Liu Yunlong was a little confused at this time.
But no matter how difficult it is, he will not give up his persistence.
Yes, Liu Yunlong is determined to film the “Kite” in his mind!
At this time, Xingyi compromised with him and made a promise.
For him, it was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise.
At that moment, he agreed without hesitation to have a detailed discussion with Xingyi.
One day later.
Ju Jueliang, Kong Ling, and Liu Yunlong all came to Xingyi's headquarters.
Zhong Lei and Zhong Jun showed up in person, and Su Chen also came to the scene.
Six people sat at a table.
At this point, it is a matter of implementing specific conditions and authorities.
For Ju Jueliang, the main issue is still the salary.
In the drama "The Journey of Flower", Su Chen is the chief director. He grasps the general direction and has an overview of the overall situation. He also implements the specific filming. There is no need to talk about this.
Although Ju Jueliang wanted to add some of his own ideas, he couldn't be strong in front of Su Chen. Comparing the results of the two works, we can see that the gap is not ordinary.
It goes without saying that the TV series will become a hit depending on whose ideas it is filmed according to.
However, Ju Jueliang’s status at this time is rather embarrassing.
He used to be a top director, but now, he has lost his status and it is definitely impossible for him to enjoy the pay of a top director.
But how much is the pay?
This is the focus of the negotiations between the two sides now.
After a tug of war, Zhong Lei and Zhong Jun were willing to give 0.4% of the copyright income of "The Journey of Flower" as Ju Jueliang's remuneration.
Su Chen had no objection to this.
After all, this money was deducted from Xingyi and had nothing to do with him.
Su Chen only needs a competent director who can implement his shooting plan.
In fact, Ju Jueliang prefers to take a higher fixed salary.
After all, it is uncertain how much copyright revenue can be obtained.
But the brothers Zhong Lei and Zhong Jun are the kind of people who won't release the eagle until they see the rabbit.
It is still unclear how much money "The Journey of Flower" can make right now.
How could one invest so much money in a frustrated director like Ju Jueliang?
Therefore, sharing the copyright revenue has become a compromise that everyone can accept.
The negotiations with Kong Ling were much simpler.
Without any historical achievements as a foundation, Kong Li did not have much bargaining power.
Zhong Lei and Zhong Jun gave Kong Ling a film salary of 2 million.
Kong Li gladly accepted this.
In his opinion, the script "Love O2O" written for him by Su Chen was very brilliant!
Being able to direct a TV series like "Love O2O" .
And for him, being able to get such a pay is simply a dream!
Moreover, Xingyi is willing to pay him the contract termination fee.
It's a sincere offer.
In the negotiations with Liu Yunlong, Zhong Lei and Zhong Jun seemed a little conflicted.
Because Liu Yunlong is too demanding and too stubborn.
At this time, Su Chen's attitude played a decisive role.
Su Chen’s request was very simple. As long as Liu Yunlong accepted him as the chief director, Su Chen would accept all of Liu Yunlong’s conditions.
Zhong Lei and Zhong Jun had to compromise in the end for Su Chen's sake.
In terms of film remuneration, since Liu Yunlong is both the director and the leading actor, he asked for 1% of the copyright income.
After some tug of war, Zhong Lei and Zhong Jun finally agreed to Liu Yunlong's request.
There is no way. You have to give the Buddha some face. Su Chen is so optimistic about Liu Yunlong, so the Zhong brothers have to give Su Chen some face.
After agreeing on all the terms, the two parties signed a three-year contract.
So, this part has come to an end.
As for the investment proportions of the three TV series and the investment methods, everything remains the same and no further explanation is needed.
Next.
Su Chen is about to start the casting work.
For the drama "Kite", after Su Chen gave his own guidance, all other work was left to Liu Yunlong to complete on his own.
Su Chen was happy to be a hands-off boss.
However, the casting of the two dramas "The Journey of Flower" and "Love O2O" was still led by Su Chen himself.
The casting for the drama "Love O2O" is relatively simple.
Su Chen himself is the well-deserved male lead Xiao Nai, Bei Weiwei can use her own favorite protagonist Yang Mi to play the role, and the role of Zhao Erxi can be given to Deng Ziqi .
The role of Cao Guang can be played by Zhou Shen.
Yes, Su Chen would definitely give priority to the artists in his studio. Under his leadership, Zhou Shen would not only sing, but also try to develop in multiple fields.
What made Su Chen feel a little regretful was that Wang Junkai, Wang Yuan and Qian Xi were too young to act in this drama.
Then, some other actors can only look for extras.
For the drama "The Journey of Flower", Su Chen decided to play the leading male role Bai Zihua himself.
The most important reason why Su Chen did this was to save money.
You know, why has the production cost of TV dramas been getting higher and higher in recent years?
Because the actors' pay takes up the bulk of the money.
The pay of top-tier popular stars is calculated in billions.
Saving the salary of a leading male actor is almost like saving half of the investment cost!
The candidate for the leading female role Hua Qiangu.
Su Chen first thought of the original version of Zhao Liying.
At this time, Su Chen thought of something more interesting.
The Zhao Liying of this time and space has not yet emerged, which means that at this moment, she is most likely signed to play a minor role in Xingyi.
