Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 30 Confirmation of Platform (Thanks for the tip and more!!!)
Beijing, Wen Muye Studio.

As the video on the screen ended, all the staff in the studio nodded. Wen Mu and Lin Li looked at each other and both breathed a sigh of relief.

After a month of intensive efforts, all the work including editing, music composition, color grading, and sound synthesis was completed.

Lin Li also learned a lot in this process, and next time he does post-production, he can completely take the lead on his own.

Lin Li specifically asked all the staff in Wen Muye's studio to come and watch the final edited film and listen to everyone's feedback.

Lin Li stood up and faced everyone, clapping his hands: "You are all familiar with me now, I hope everyone can give their evaluation based on their actual feelings."

"My youth may not be so beautiful, but the youth portrayed in this drama is really beautiful"

"The heroine makes her carefree personality very cute"

"It sticks to the theme of the show, and the whole show is full of cuteness without being too deliberate."

“The expression of family affection is very warm, with many small details”

“It feels like the Chinese version of Reply, but sweeter.”

Everyone spoke enthusiastically. Lin Li glanced at Wen Mu, who also made an OK gesture to him. Both of them smiled knowingly.

"Director Wen, thank you for your hard work. Tomorrow I will take the finished film to Pengcheng to discuss the details of the cooperation with Penguin. If this drama can be sold at a good price, Director Wen will have made an indelible contribution.

Lin Li stared at Wen Muye sincerely, expressing his affirmation of him.

Wen Mu also shook his head and said sternly, "Director Lin is too modest. Although I spent more energy on post-production, you were the main focus during the filming. Now the results are so good, you should be the one who deserves the credit."

Lin Li did not refute him and extended his hand: "Let's not waste any more polite words. I will remember the help you gave me. If you need me in the future, please feel free to contact me."

Wen Mu also stared at Lin Li, shook his outstretched hand, and said solemnly: "Definitely."

At noon the next day, Lin Li took Chen Chao and boarded a flight to Pengcheng.

When we arrived at Pengcheng Bao'an Airport, we were met by Penguin staff as soon as we walked out of the gate.

On the way to the Penguin Video headquarters, Chen Chao lamented that big companies are very thoughtful in their work, and he would give a good lesson to the company's staff when he returned to Beijing.

Lin Li was too lazy to pay attention to him, but was thinking about how to maximize the benefits of this cooperation with Penguin.

Penguin Video’s current cooperation with online dramas adopts the same profit-sharing model as the other two companies.

The revenue sharing includes the number of effective paid on-demand broadcasts, the effective paid on-demand broadcast price, and then multiplied by the revenue sharing ratio. Among them, the number of effective paid on-demand broadcasts refers to the number of episodes watched for more than 5 minutes, and the effective paid on-demand broadcast price is 10 yuan per episode. The revenue sharing ratio varies according to the level of the web series, and is divided into four levels: S, A, B, and C. The revenue sharing ratio for S-level and A-level film producers can reach 70%.

However, in addition to the revenue-sharing model mentioned above, the cooperation model of Penguin Video is different from other platforms in that Tencent will also make certain investments in the early stages of the revenue-sharing project. That is, before the film is released online, the film company can get half of the cost, and the rest will be collected according to the broadcast situation, in accordance with the model of membership payment and advertising sharing. However, not many film companies can obtain such cooperation opportunities.

What Lin Li wanted was to negotiate with Penguin for an S-level profit-sharing ratio. Although based on the production cost and cast of "Lovely", it would not be able to get such a rating.

But with the support of fans of the original novel and the attention he is getting for his first directorial debut, there is definitely room for discussion.

"It's really impressive, worthy of being called Penguin. When can our company have such a big building?!"

After getting off the car, Chen Chao looked up at the two towering buildings connected together in front of him and couldn't help but sigh.

The Penguin Headquarters Building consists of a 248-meter-high 50-story South Tower, a 194-meter-high 41-story North Tower, and three "connecting layers" connecting the two towers and arranging shared supporting facilities inside. The main concept is to create an "interconnected" tower.

This "interconnection building" symbolically represents the connection of all distant corners of the Internet, and connects Penguin employees together in a more effective way than traditional high-rise buildings through a tangible building. At the same time, as an urban interconnection belt, it is the visual gateway of the open Pengcheng High-tech Park.

Lin Li followed Chen Chao's gaze and took a look at the huge monster in front of him, then turned his head and chuckled: "What nonsense are you talking about in broad daylight? Let's go in."

I followed the leading staff into the first floor lobby, and I didn’t expect that facial recognition was required upon entry. It is indeed a high-tech company.

After entering the hall and looking at the surroundings that looked like a modern palace, Lin Li suddenly felt that what Chen Chao said just now made sense. One should still have dreams, what if they come true?

From the corner of his eye, he saw two figures walking towards him. They were Wu Wenfei and a man who looked to be in his thirties. He put on a smile and greeted them.

"Hello, Ali, welcome to our Penguin headquarters. This is Mr. Han Zijie, the head of our film and television department."

Wu Wenfei stopped in front of Lin Li, shook hands with him to express his welcome, and then introduced Han Zijie who was standing next to him to him.

Lin Li exchanged pleasantries with Wu Wenfei, then turned his gaze to Han Zijie who was smiling at the side, and extended his hand: "Hello, Mr. Han, it's our first meeting, please give me your guidance." Han Zijie shook Lin Li's hand, with a warm face: "I have heard of your name for a long time, Mr. Lin. Although I have seen you on the screen, I can only feel your youthful and handsome appearance in person. As the head of the film and television department, I personally think it's a pity that you don't act with this face."

Lin Li smiled noncommittally: "Boss Han, you are too kind. It's fine for me to take some photos, but I can't really act like that."

Then Lin Li introduced Chen Chao to them, and they took the elevator to the floor where the film and television department was located amidst the greetings.

When passing by the office area, they attracted a lot of attention, and several girls even couldn't help cheering.

Han Zijie glanced around and joked: "So what I said was right. If Teacher Lin acted himself, he would definitely be able to charm thousands of girls."

Lin Li smiled faintly and spoke slowly: "Compared to being dazzling on the screen, I still prefer to be in control of the whole scene behind the screen. I believe that President Han will feel this after watching my finished film."

Han Zijie turned his head and looked at Lin Li: "Then I will wait and see."

"certainly"

Lin Li had a calm expression and a gentle voice.

It was five o'clock in the afternoon. About four hours had passed since Lin Li and others entered the screening room.

As the eighth episode ended, the staff pressed the pause button and looked at Han Zijie, waiting for instructions.

In the screening room at this time, in addition to Lin Li and others, there was also Penguin's own evaluation team. Nearly twenty people were divided into two rows and sat behind them. At this time, they were discussing in low voices while writing and drawing in their notebooks.

Han Zijie sat in his seat, tapping his knees with his right fingers in deep thought. Then he turned to look at Wu Wenfei and exchanged glances with him.

Seeing Wu Wenfei nodded at him, he had an idea in his mind.

Turning his head to look at the assessment team behind him, Han Zijie said: "You guys go out first, we will discuss the details in the meeting later."

Everyone on the evaluation team responded in agreement, then stood up and left the screening room. At this point, only the four of Lin Li were left in the room.

Han Zijie then looked at Lin Li with a sigh and said, "Teacher Lin, to be honest, after watching the trailer, I had high expectations for your drama. But after watching the finished film, I realized that I still underestimated you. I can only say that your reputation is well-deserved. Teacher Lin is not only a talented writer, but also a master director."

Lin Li's lips twitched slightly, and he leaned forward: "Thank you for the compliment, President Han. It seems that I can still catch President Han's eye."

Han Zijie nodded, his face serious: "More than pleasing to the eye, in this subject matter, I can count on one hand the dramas that I like, Teacher Lin's drama is one of them. Mr. Wu is here today, I won't keep you in suspense, it's simple and straightforward. Our platform wants this drama, according to the S-level rating, and at the same time, the initial investment of 15 million will be paid to your company as the copyright fee for the exclusive online release. Teacher Lin, what do you think?"

Chen Chao, who was standing by, almost couldn't help but exclaim when he heard the conditions offered by Han Zijie, and his facial expression was a little out of control.

Lin Li didn't expect that Han Zijie offered such generous conditions before he even started talking, and he was a little surprised.

Staring at Han Zijie, Lin Li asked curiously: "Is President Han so confident about the profitability of this drama?"

Han Zijie smiled and nodded: "Teacher Lin should also know that we at Penguin would definitely take your play. What we value is not the work, but you as a person. But when your work is also very good, we will naturally reach a cooperation with the greatest sincerity."

Lin Li stood up and extended his right hand to Han Zijie: "In that case, it's a pleasure to work with you, Mr. Han."

Han Zijie also stood up and shook Lin Li's hand: "It's a pleasure to work with you, Mr. Lin. We will immediately start the promotion work and try to launch it as soon as possible. What do you think?"

Lin Li said: "Of course, no problem. I think it will be ready at the beginning of next month."

Han Zijie nodded: "No problem, we will inform Teacher Lin as soon as we have a meeting to agree on the specific time."

Lin Li nodded: "Then I will wait for good news."

Wu Wenfei, who was standing by, saw the two men reach an agreement and laughed out loud: "Now that we have finished discussing the business and reached a cooperation agreement, we should also celebrate. How about taking Ali to experience our Penguin's internal restaurant today?"

Lin Li said curiously: "I've heard that Penguin's in-house restaurant is of high quality. Today I finally get to experience it. I'm honored."

"Then let's go. We have to drink more today and celebrate properly."

"Stay with me to the end."

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