New Age Artists

Chapter 247: Setting rules and reprimanding Chen Kexin (23)

After listening to Chen Kexin's introduction of his filming ideas, Shen Santong frowned and said, "There's only an outline, not even a script?"

Chen Kexin said: "First we need to establish the project, then we can write the script."

Whenever China Film Corporation was interested, he would ask a screenwriter to write the script.

This is also a common way to make money.

It can be said to the outside world that a huge amount of money has been invested in preparing the script.

But China Film Group was not interested, and writing the script also costs money.

Of course he would not do a business that might result in him losing all his money.

Shen Santong said nothing more. He was just one of the experts in the discussion meeting.

After everyone had discussed their ideas, Shen Santong said, "There is no overseas revenue for costume blockbusters. If you want to make a profit, the investment can't be too high, 30 or 40 million. If it's higher, you can't make a profit."

Chen Kexin looked unhappy. He thought that with 30 or 40 million yuan, he could just continue to make romantic art films. "The Promise did well at the North American box office, and The Banquet was also sold. The overseas copyright income is considerable."

Han Sanping saw a conflict of opinion and chaired the meeting, saying, "Overseas copyright is not optimistic, so it's best not to consider the project."

I feel secretly happy inside, being a referee is great.

Shen Santong asked, "Does Director Chen know the background of the Ma assassination case?"

Chen Kexin replied: "Of course I know."

Chen Kexin talked about the background of the Ma assassination case.

After listening to this, Shen Santong praised: "Director Chen did a good job."

Chen Kexin said politely: "It's my job to do it."

Shen Sandong said: "I'll be frank. Director Chen may not understand that mainland audiences have very complicated feelings about the Qing Dynasty, and modern history is also a scar."

Shen Santong briefly talked about the contradictions between the central government and local governments in the assassination of Ma, national sentiment, and modern humiliation: "From a business perspective, it is not a good business choice."

The discussion turned into a project inquiry meeting.

Chen Kexin's attempt to gain respect through "unity" and "overseas interests" was completely shattered.

This is exactly what Han Sanping wanted.

Chen Kexin gritted his teeth and threw out his trump card: "For this play, I plan to invite the international superstar Jet Li to star in it. A superstar joining the cast will have a strong appeal."

Shen Santong was unmoved: "This year, the movie Huo Yuanjia starring him made over 100 million yuan. According to the box office split of a little more than 3:1, if the production cost is over 30 million yuan, it will be a loss."

Chen Kexin said: "Jet Li has overseas box office, Shen Sir, you can't retaliate against us just because you have a problem with us in Hong Kong Island."

Han Sanping interrupted, "Let's discuss the matter at hand. This is a project discussion, and we'll only talk about the project. Xiao Shen, just say whatever you want to say. Of course, Director Chen is not allowed to say anything nonsense."

Shen Santong said: "Jet Li has no appeal at the overseas box office, he is only good at selling tapes and discs. I want to ask you, what is your film style for this movie, is the fighting beautiful?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Kexin was so angry that he vomited blood and was filled with hatred.

It hit the soft spot at once.

Most people feel dizzy when they hear the name Jet Li.

However, Shen Santong didn't care at all.

The key is that this guy is an expert in the business and is aware of Jet Li's action selling points abroad.

Chen Kexin lied: "It will definitely be a beautiful and graceful fight, and the copyright income will not be small."

He introduced to Han Sanping: "Jet Li is an international superstar. He became an international movie star with "Romeo Must Die" and "Cradle of Death."

"I invited him because this project can open up overseas markets. Foreigners will not let money go unearned."

Han Sanping was moved.

He prefers the model of big investment, big stars and big returns.

If Jet Li joins, the results will not be bad.

Shen Santong is not easy to fool: "When you sign a contract later, specify the action style requirements and set a high penalty. If you don't shoot according to this style, you will have to pay."

Chen Kexin was so angry that he wanted to kill Shen Santong. He said angrily: "How can this be? I have my own creative freedom. If China Film Group doesn't want to, I will find someone else to invest."

Shen Santong said immediately: "This is the Hollywood standard. Write the requirements in the contract to connect with the international community."

It's not a lie. Hollywood is a producer-centered system. Directors have strict work requirements and cannot perform freely.

Han Sanping was already tempted and asked Chen Kexin: "If we can invite Jet Li to shoot the action better, this project will be good. How much do you think it will cost to invite Jet Li?"

Seeing that Han Sanping was obviously interested, Chen Kexin said happily, "Hollywood offered him a salary of 1200 million US dollars, which is equivalent to 1.2 million RMB. I can ask for a friendly price, million will do."

Shen Santong couldn't help but laughed.

Angry and funny.

The official exchange rate is not 1:10. And according to the original filming method of "The Warlords", million is too much.

Without overseas disc income, Jet Li would be nothing.

Shen Santong became annoyed when he thought of Chen Kexin's series of actions in his previous life.

These Hong Kong directors are so greedy.

Han Sanping was also shocked, one hundred million.

Chen Kexin said: "Don't think it's too much. Even with 100 million yuan, I can't guarantee that I can invite Jet Li to the mainland. He is doing very well in Hollywood."

Chen Kesin was 100% sure to invite Jet Li, but Jet Li's career in Hollywood was not very good.

He is not as tough as Cheng Long.

Even Jackie Chan is not doing very well after Rush Hour 2.

With 100 million, he can get 10 or 20 million in kickbacks, which is an international practice.

Shen Santong was too lazy to talk nonsense: "Li Lianjie's overseas discs have sales, why not use the overseas disc revenue as the film remuneration."

"He will be given the proceeds from overseas discs in Europe and America. Even if he doesn't want to be paid, the proceeds from the European and American box office will be given to him."

"He can save face by announcing a 200 million yuan salary, and it can also save project costs."

"If Director Chen wants to invite a Hong Kong superstar, it will be the same model, with overseas revenue."

"Hong Kong stars have appeal in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, and use Hong Kong box office revenue, distribution rights, and even Southeast Asian revenue as their remuneration."

"If we invite Japanese and Korean stars, we will follow the same model and give them the Japanese and Korean profits."

“This will greatly save production costs.”

Han Sanping was very curious: "This model is good. China Film Group can just ask for the mainland distribution rights and copyright."

Chen Kexin was stunned: "This is against the rules. Jet Li will never agree to it. He wants to get paid for the film."

Shen Santong said: "Let's be frank. How is Jet Li doing in Hollywood? He played a dog in "Danny the Wolfdog" and acted ugly."

"You act like a dog or a clown outside, but when you come back you're all alone?"

Han Sanping coughed heavily and said, "Screen image, screen image, no personal attacks. I think today's discussion was very good."

"We talked it out, and at least the communication was candid and we gained something."

Seeing that the discussion was over, Shen Santong stopped pretending.

He pointed at Chen Kexin's nose and scolded him: "You have to design roles for mainland actors, and they can't be clowns. They have highlights and should be given higher rankings."

"If you eat mainland food, hold the bowl properly and have the right attitude. We are one family."

"You are shameless when you are given face. You pick up the bowl to eat, and put down the bowl to curse. There is no place for you."

"You should be more honest. How can you get a good schedule if you talk nonsense?"

Chen Kexin's face turned ashen with anger, and he felt even colder.

He understood the threat.

Schedule.

Shen Santong is like a mountain that cannot be moved. If he causes trouble for him and conflicts with his schedule, it will be difficult for him to make money by filming movies in the mainland.

Han Sanping waited until Chen Kexin left before coming out: "What you said is too harsh. It would be bad if it gets out."

Shen Santong said firmly: "He won't tell anyone. If he dares to, I will chase his schedule to fight. People in Hong Kong are very realistic."

Han Sanping didn't quite agree: "As a family, it's better to be harmonious. A harmonious family brings prosperity."

Shen Santong said: "If you invest in a film, don't forget to write down the action design and scene requirements, so that he won't play tricks and use the investors' money to make his own private goods."

Han Sanping said: "Not really. He has already said it. He also knows where Li Lianjie's overseas appeal lies. Let's save some face for each other. After all, we are a society based on favors."

Shen Santong didn't try to persuade him any further.

Let go of the need to help others and respect the fate of others.

Han Sanping didn't fall into the trap of "Red Cliff", it seems that Lao Deng has not grown up yet.

If you have illusions and don't fall into traps, you will not have deep understanding.

At least with him in the fold, it shouldn't be like in the previous life where one gave 100 million to the wolfhound, spent 300 million, and ended up losing one's pants.

Time passes day by day.

Shen Santong gradually devoted his energy to the release of Stone.

(End of this chapter)