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Chapter 319 Crazy Stone (Additional chapter 33 for Alliance Leader Cheng Qian)

"You are so sure you can make money? Don't lose so much money that you don't know where to go." Jiang Wen's biggest regret in his life is that the movie he wanted to make didn't make money.

At the beginning, Aunt Hua chose among several directors and finally chose the profitable Ma Dagang.

Although Jiang Wen had never thought of being bound to Aunt Hua, the feeling of not being chosen still made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Well, the movie that Jiang Wen filmed for Aunt Hua is called "The Devils on the Doorstep".

It’s not a question of whether it makes money or not, it... wasn’t even released at all, and it also kept Jiang Wen dormant for five years, unable to direct a movie.

Wang Zhongjun was almost frightened to his knees and beg for mercy, "Brother, we can't wait."

However, when Jiang Wen later sought investment for Lu Yan's "Looking for a Gun", Aunt Hua decisively paid the money.

Wang Zhongjun also comforted Lu Yan, saying, "Don't cry. No matter if you become a concubine or a concubine, just give birth to the child first!"

"If I have to pay compensation, it will only be one million." Hao Yuncai said generously.

Back then, Lu Yu only gave him 5000 yuan when he asked him to film "Looking for the Gun", and that was only because of the face of the two elders from Beijing Film Academy.

"Okay, I'll give it to you. I'll make a new movie next year. Will you invest in it?" Jiang Wen knew that Hao Yun also set up a film studio, had invested in "The Heart Labyrinth", and made his first pot of gold.

"Sister Yun, what kind of tea is this? Why does it taste so good?" Hao Yun held the teacup like a good baby.

"Bi Luo Chun..." Zhou Yun smiled.

Ning Hao admires Hao Yun even more. Don’t mess up.

But he actually didn't know one thing. When Jiang Wen was borrowing money everywhere to make up for his ex-girlfriend, Hao Yun, who was still a small-time loser in the entertainment industry at that time, took 20,000 yuan and threw it in front of Jiang Wen.

If no one really invests in Jiang Wen's movie, Hao Yun would be willing to spend all his money on Jiang Wen.

Hao Yun and Ning Hao had a meal at Jiang Wen's house. During the communication, Ning Hao also showed his impressive strength.

He can help Hao Yun get a director attribute of two or three hundred points. Even if he is not as good as Jiang Wen now, at least the gap between him and Jiang Wen is not too big.

Respect is not given by others, it has to be earned through your own abilities.

People with ability will be respected everywhere.

Jiang Wen also changed his previous arrogant attitude and started chatting and laughing with Ning Hao.

When Ning Hao first arrived, Jiang Wen didn't even pay attention to him. Only when Zhou Yun, as the hostess, served him tea and snacks did he not feel too embarrassed.

The directors had dinner together. Even though there were only a few dishes - half of which were cooked by Hao Yun, as it was unrealistic to expect Zhou Yun, a daughter of a wealthy family, to prepare a full banquet - everyone could still chat happily, as long as there were plenty of peanuts.

The topic inevitably turned to the movie Ning Hao wanted to make.

"Maze of the Heart" was not the movie Hao Yun wanted to make. He just passively received the script from the system, and then filmed it naturally, but it made him a director.

Well, if Ning Hao wants to really gain a foothold, he certainly can't just shoot films like "Incense" and "Green Grassland".

Ning Hao himself understood it.

He said that "art should not only be conveyed through narrow channels", so his new film is intended to be a film that is both commercial and stylish.

"I have two ideas, one about diamonds and one about racing cars..."

Ning Hao finally got the opportunity to have a free chat with the top directors in the industry, and he expressed all his thoughts without reservation.

He wasn't worried at all about Jiang Wen stealing his ideas.

When Hao Yun came, he complained to him that he owed Jiang Wen a script, but he couldn't imagine what it would be like for Jiang Wen to direct other people's scripts.

Yes, no matter what Jiang Wen shoots, he will tear up the script and shoot his own thing.

"Guy Ritchie..." After listening to a few words, Jiang Wen slammed the table and pointed out the key point.

"Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" Hao Yun also followed up with spoilers.

He is not as good as Jiang Wen and Ning Hao, there is a big gap between them, but he can grab attributes. He grabs Jiang Wen with his left hand and Ning Hao with his right hand. He has the "strength" to keep up with the rhythm of the two.

"Yes, that's it." Ning Hao's idea was heavily influenced by other ideas.

However, Quentin and Guy Ritchie have received so many tributes that it doesn't matter if there is one more or one less.

Low cost, black humor, dialect medium, network narrative, it is tailor-made for new directors who feel their talents are not recognized.

Oh yes, whether it’s Quentin, Guy Ritchie, or even Jiang Wen, they are all talkative.

There are also certain quirks.

"Guy Ritchie has fallen and started to move towards commercialism. Just look at the movie 'Street Signs' he shot in 02, what a crap movie." Hao Yun complained.

Then, Jiang Wen and Ning Hao just looked at him without saying anything.

How the hell do you have the nerve to complain about Guy Ritchie? At least Guy Ritchie started trying the commercial route after making two masterpieces, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch.

And you...

The best screenwriter at the 57th Cannes Film Festival, you started to let yourself go completely in your second film.

Look at your "Those Years", it is exactly the same as "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". Aren't you afraid that others will scold you like you scold Guy Ritchie?

“If you make a movie, you have to make a good movie, otherwise it’s better not to make it!”

Hao Yun had no idea that he had been criticized by the two people a hundred times, and he was still expressing his ambitions.

"Drunk." Jiang Wen judged.

"Yes, yes!" Ning Hao nodded vigorously. If he wasn't drunk, he wouldn't have the nerve to say such things.

After having a meal and drinking some wine, Hao Yun and Ning Hao went back together.

Shi Xiaoqiang was in charge of driving, and two people who were drunk could not drive. "Liu Furong told me before that he had a plan to invest 25 million in a new director..." Hao Yun was not drunk. He just didn't care about his thin face and his buttocks. He didn't have a self in his mind.

That was what director Hao Yun did. What does it have to do with me, the actor Hao Yun?

"What do you mean?" Ning Hao was a little drunk, but he pinched his thigh hard to keep himself awake.

Because he knew that his hard work in recent days would finally see greater rewards.

It was quite pleasant to meet Jiang Wen and chat with him. This was good for Ning Hao, but it was not of any substantial help. Jiang Wen would never treat him the same way he treated Hao Yun.

He didn't understand why Jiang Wen and Hao Yun had such a good relationship the whole night.

Although they are not biological father and son, the relationship between them is better than that of biological father and son.

I seriously doubt that even if Jiang Wen had a biological son, he wouldn't be as open with him as he is with Hao Yun.

The greatest help Jiang Wen gave to Ning Hao was to help him analyze the film and suggest that he shoot "Big Diamond" first instead of "Racing".

Moreover, he also helped change the name of "Big Diamond" to "Crazy Stone" from a bunch of alternative movie titles.

The real substantial benefit is that now, from what Hao Yun said, the investment for his next movie has been actually secured.

"Yes, I'll make an appointment then. We'll meet him and see if we can get five million from him. If it's not enough, I'll make up the difference for you." Hao Yun was quite kind to his own people. After all, Ning Hao was planning to sign a contract with Hao Yun's studio.

By then, there will be two directors in one studio.

Hao Yun is in charge of the capital aspect, while the distribution and sales are handed over to Dong Ping, who tries to use actors from his own studio as much as possible.

From signing actors to signing directors, this is not abrupt.

Hao Yun currently has two scripts in his hands, "Those Years" and "Whiplash". If another script comes, his directing schedule will be too busy to handle it.

It requires help from a director you frequently work with.

Ning Hao is indeed in a state of desolation now. Not only has he failed to produce any decent works, but he has also lost everything because of "Green Grassland". However, Hao Yun does not despise him, because he can help Hao Yun get two or three hundred points of attributes.

Hao Yun didn’t know whether Ning Hao would be able to rise in the future, but at least it was more than enough to make a movie according to the storyboard he drew.

However, Ning Hao is also someone who can write scripts.

So Hao Yun still needs to find one or two more directors who can do the job.

It would be best if she is not too old, otherwise he will not be able to control her. It would be best if she has some experience in directing and can let Hao Yun pull out her attributes.

Everyone likes to do things that are a bargain.

Hao Yun has Jiang Wen as his backer, but he can't rely on Jiang Wen forever.

Rely on mountains and they will fall; rely on people and they will run away. Only yourself is the most reliable.

Therefore, in order to prevent himself and his friends from being bullied, Hao Yun must have his own career.

"Five million is enough, actually three million..." Ning Hao has calculated countless times how much it would cost to shoot "Crazy Stone".

Tighten your belt, cut back on the actors' pay, and three million will be the limit.

“Why keep the budget so low? As long as you have confidence in the film, you can make it with a higher budget. You have to learn from Uncle Jiang and me…”

Hao Yun said confidently.

Ning Hao plans to be a nominal producer of this movie "Crazy Stone" and also receive a salary.

If the cost was really three million, he would be embarrassed to take the money.

"Okay, then five million!" Ning Hao gritted his teeth, thinking that we must not tarnish our reputation of "overspending".

"The budget for the movie 'Those Years' is 10 million. If we make it look good, I will show it to the producer later." Hao Yun reminded Ning Hao that it was okay for us to say it in private, but we couldn't make the investors feel uncomfortable.

"This is a bit difficult. Only you and An Xiaoxi are somewhat famous." Ning Hao had a headache.

"Add Chen Guanxi and Zhou Jielun, and also have Jiang Wen and Ge You make cameos...is that enough?" Hao Yun also knew that a campus drama really didn't need to cost so much money.

But ten million is not an exaggeration. His and An Xiaoxi’s pay for the film must be two or three million.

It is impossible to make a commercial film in the same way as an art film.

There is really no need to save money for capitalists.

"Enough, enough, are Chen Guanxi and Zhou Jielun really coming?" How could Ning Hao not know Chen Guanxi and Zhou Jielun.

"Yes, I called them to confirm the schedule. Chen Guanxi will play the best friend of the male lead, the arrogant narcissist. Zhou Jielun will replace Zhang Songwen to play the husband of the female lead. Chen Guanxi's salary is 80 yuan, and Zhou Jielun will make a cameo appearance for 20 yuan..." Hao Yun made the call yesterday.

"Eight hundred thousand, two hundred thousand, are you sure you're inviting this person?" Ning Hao couldn't imagine it.

"Yes, this is a friendly price. If you use it as a budget, the capital side will definitely have nothing to say."

Of these two, Chen Guanxi's pay is around 800 million Hong Kong dollars, and Jay Chou won't be much worse, as his previous pay for "Initial D" was already million Hong Kong dollars.

These are all reported in the news.

Chen Guanxi offered to perform for free, but Hao Yun was embarrassed.

You know, Chen Guanxi received a full eight million yuan in salary for starring in the fan-customized film "7 Hours Time Difference".

Giving 800,000 is already a super friendly price.

The 200,000 yuan that Jay Chou gave was more like taxi fare.

Of course, since the price was given out of friendship, Hao Yun will have to repay the favor in the future.

If we really go by the market price, these two people together would cost more than 10 million, which is unaffordable.

(End of this chapter)