Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 289 Target: The most important business card

Overall, the script for the first part is very well written.

Chen Linfeng did not make any further comments on the plot, but only talked about the issue of special effects.

"Special effects are very important for this drama. How much budget have you prepared, Uncle Yu?"

Yu Shengming put the script away first, then poured Chen Linfeng a cup of tea.

"The current budget is 5000 million, which is about the same as when you filmed My Love from the Star two years ago."

Chen Linfeng nodded and drank the tea.

“This budget is OK.”

At that time, he mainly spent his money on costumes and props, as well as some labor and equipment costs.

The cost of special effects is actually not that much.

If it’s just special effects for a TV series, it actually doesn’t cost that much money.

Excluding the costs of film remuneration, labor, etc., the special effects cost more than 3000 million, which is more than enough.

It is entirely possible to make the special effects exceed the audience's expectations.

You know, the previous life's "The Legend of Nezha: Prequel" only cost 600 million.

Because this film was a rare case of film and television loan, Chen Linfeng had seen the news.

Ming is a big director in This Life and the Rest of My Life, and his cards are different.

And needless to say, as for the special effects work, I can fully join in with the special effects company I just opened this year.

In the early days, I worked as a worker to hone my skills.

At the same time, in the second part and "The Preface to the Lotus Lantern".

It can serve as a leading special effects company and develop special effects software and corresponding materials for domestic mythological dramas.

Western magic or science fiction special effects cannot be directly used to create special effects for domestic mythological dramas, as the difference in style is too great.

Let alone a completely bad movie like "The Legend of the Gods", even "The Trilogy of the Gods" is full of Western special effects, and the sense of incongruity is obvious.

This content was missing until later generations.

This requires Chen Linfeng's help to complete it.

"But I have to emphasize first,"

Chen Linfeng said seriously, "After the investment, Longlin will send producers and other personnel to check the expenses. This money must be used on production as much as possible."

Yu Shengming was stunned after hearing this, and the atmosphere became quiet for a while.

Then he said helplessly, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Chen Linfeng smiled brightly, "I am speaking frankly, I know exactly who Uncle Yu is, and I am mainly afraid that someone might try to get involved, so I want to be on guard against this.

I understand some normal industry practices, and I will definitely leave some redundancy, but I just can't go too far. After all, everyone's goal is to make a good show."

Yu Shengming said unhappily, "Who dares to cheat you, Xiao Chen, of your money? Everyone knows that you are not someone to be trifled with."

However, he did not explain why he hesitated just now.

Chen Linfeng knew that Yu Shengming’s status in this life was different, so he might be more concerned about his reputation.

However, he is a director from Hong Kong after all, so he still has to prevent the situation of spending tens of thousands of dollars on a hat.

Things have been discussed almost completely, and Chen Linfeng is quite satisfied with the new book. He is looking forward to seeing if the finished product will be a surprise.

He is now increasingly looking forward to an development that will be different from his previous life.

Of course, it has to be a good development.

For this script, since Chen Linfeng also participated in the writing of the script throughout the whole process, his signature is still there, but not at the top.

Just like "The Lotus Lantern", it takes place nine years later.

It is worth mentioning that up to now, with the increase in investment, Longlin has already occupied a considerable part of the series of copyrights from "The Sequel" to "The Lotus Lantern".

According to the agreement, the proportion will continue to increase in the future, including "Magic Phone" and "The Legend of Nezha", and the copyrights obtained may even exceed those of CCTV.

This is also one of the reasons why Chen Linfeng attaches great importance to this.

I always pay more attention to my own family.

As for the subsequent production, Chen Shantong is mainly in charge.

Long Lin has put a lot of effort into costumes and props, and his recent dramas have been praised.

This ensures that the new version of "Magic Phone" will not have the same rural style as the original work in the previous life, which is similar to the urban-rural fringe style.

Chen Linfeng was relatively relieved about this.

After leaving Yu Shengming's place, he went to several other houses and finally came to Tie's house.

He visits this place about twice a year, once before the Spring Festival and once during the Dragon Boat Festival or National Day.

Because the officials are too powerful, they usually don’t like to come.

When Mr. Tie saw Chen Linfeng coming, he waved and said, "Xiao Chen is here, please sit down first."

She was about to get up to pour tea when her husband, Professor Hua, stood up.

"I'll go."

Chen Linfeng sat down steadily, and soon tea was placed in front of him.

"Thank you, Uncle Hua."

Professor Hua waved his hand and said, "No, I'm looking forward to your coming."

Without waiting for his wife to speak, he couldn't wait to ask.

"I heard that you have made great achievements in the stock market. Can you tell me why you thought of investing in NetEase?
I remember that few people in China were optimistic about the Internet at that time, and the Nasdaq incident scared everyone.”

Chen Linfeng was speechless.

This professor is a business and management professor, which is a perfect match for me. When we met before, it was like meeting a stranger, at most nodding and saying a few words.

Who knew that things would change this time when I visited.

Mr. Tie said angrily, "Go away. Xiao Chen finally came to your house. Is this the time to talk to you about these things?"

"It's okay. It doesn't matter what we talk about."

Chen Linfeng waved his hand and said, "In fact, I didn't have any special ideas. I just felt that the domestic market was so large, and NetEase, as one of the well-known Internet companies in China, would not have such a low stock price.

In fact, I looked at the stock prices of several Internet companies such as Sina and Penguin at the time, and NetEase was the worst, so I invested in it. "

"Then you are willing to invest all your money in this company? Isn't it generally better to diversify investments?" Professor Hua asked.

"I only have that little money, there's no point in spreading it out, I might as well just put it in one company."

Chen Linfeng explained that the agreement he had made with his parents stated that he was using overseas money for the investment, so he would not lose anything even if he lost it all.

"So there are still choices. People who can withstand failure and have more resources naturally have more development opportunities than ordinary people."

Chen Linfeng concluded.

Mr. Tie sighed, "That makes sense. It's still difficult for ordinary people."

After saying that, she glared at her husband and said, "I've already answered your question, so don't ask anymore. This chat between us is not for you to talk about academic topics."

Professor Hua shut up with regret. He still wanted to ask more about Facebook in the United States.

The next topic was mainly discussed by the China Railway Corporation.

She asked about Chen Linfeng's recent situation, focusing on understanding the events before and after "My Love from the Star", including his experience in promoting it overseas.

"Your play has a great influence. Comrades in the cultural and creative field have praised it very much. I have held several meetings here and also talked about the need for new forms of cultural and creative works in the new era."

"Thank you leaders for your concern and care." Chen Linfeng said with a smile.

"You are good enough. Mr. Ba asked me to take care of you. Now you have developed in the film and television industry and your literature has also developed abroad. I can't help you at all.

By the way, I have to talk about you when we talk about this."

Tie Zong said in a reproachful tone, "You have a good heart, everyone can see it, but you just don't know how to take the initiative to get closer to the organization.

If I hadn't suggested that several associations take the initiative to contact you, would you still be planning to focus on your own work?
This won’t do. If you want to develop better, you still need to have more ZZ awareness.”

"I was wondering, it turns out that these associations suddenly invited me recently because of you."

Chen Linfeng suddenly realized, "Thank you Aunt Tie for your appreciation. I overlooked it before."

Mr. Tie shook his head and said, "Not all of them. I only mentioned some of the associations under the Cultural Association. The others probably thought the timing was good and followed suit."

The China Railway Corporation has spoken, and other associations will also respond accordingly. Isn't that the same idea?

Chen Linfeng complained in his heart.

But speaking of these associations, he had a question he had to ask.

"Auntie Tie, you have a big picture. I wonder if you know why the evaluation period for several domestic awards has been changed from one year to two years?"

"Do you also think there is a problem?" Tie Zong asked.

"Isn't it obvious?" Chen Linfeng spread his hands.

“This year’s awards may have to be based on works from the previous year, so what’s the point?

Furthermore, the awards are given every two years, and there are many people who hope to win awards if there are many works, but there are only so many awards, so they can only come up with the principle of no second choice for the awards. Those who have won awards know that they are not eligible and do not want to participate.

In addition, the organizers wanted to strike a balance, so they could only have double yolk eggs. But if it happens too often, the authority will be lost.

The Golden Horse Awards didn’t have much of an advantage in the last century, but it was the Golden Rooster Awards that lagged behind that made it more recognized now.”

"You're right."

Mr. Tie pondered and said with some approval in his heart.

She declined to comment on the Golden Horse Awards. As for the previous points, there are already obvious problems.

But as she spoke, her tone became a little stern.

"But is this the reason why you didn't participate in the Golden Rooster Awards at the end of last year? When I asked a few comrades from the Literature Association to invite you to join the association, they complained."

Chen Linfeng complained, "I knew I wouldn't win any big prizes before I went. This is also what I think is not good about the Golden Rooster Awards. Don't leak the news. People will only go to support you if they think you have a chance."

"After all, you're the one who has the biggest objection." Mr. Tie said unhappily.

"That's good. I'm not holding a position in the Cultural Association this year, so I can't take care of this matter for now. It's useless for you to tell me."

"We are just chatting casually. I didn't say anything must happen now."

Tie Zong nodded and said, "This is not something that can be perfected in a short period of time. As the organizer of the Golden Rooster Awards, both the Chinese Film Association and the Chinese Culture Association want to do a good job of this award.

It’s just that the issues are so complicated that it’s hard to start from above because there are too many voices and leaders always have to consider every aspect carefully.

If you really want to do something, start from the bottom. As long as you have enough voice and your reputation, Xiao Chen, you will have hope in a few years. "

Of course, the subtext is that she must reach that position first, otherwise nothing can be accomplished without the support of the boss above.

"Can it be changed once every two years?"

"What are you thinking about? That was a notice issued by the Propaganda Department. It will definitely be more difficult to handle." Mr. Tie rolled his eyes, which was a rare occurrence.

“Unless you really become the most important business card in the country’s external cultural display, most people in your circle will follow your every word and action.

Otherwise, don’t even think about pushing it forward on your own. It’s more realistic to wait until the propaganda comrades themselves want to make changes.”

"That's fine. I'll just keep working hard." Chen Linfeng said with a serious expression.

Just plagiarizing is not difficult anymore, it’s time to find something more difficult and meaningful to do.

Let’s make this a temporary mid-term goal.

Mr. Tie looked at him twice and said nothing.

With Xiao Chen's current development speed, who can say for sure?

(End of this chapter)