The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 29 New Generation

"no problem."

Shen Shandeng readily agreed.

It's not a matter of principle, so we should still respect the veteran comrades.

The introduction of funds from Huayi and Guangxian was purposeful.

The light source can further improve the distribution structure of "The Supervisor".

China Film Group's distribution advantage lies in the integration of cinema distribution channels, on a larger scale.

Enlight Media, on the other hand, has a distribution matrix that can complement China Film Group in terms of point-to-point distribution in cinemas.

Combined with the internet marketing of Shen Shandeng's personal company, "The Supervisor" boasts the most advanced publicity and distribution capabilities in the industry right now.

Huayi's industry resources are superior to those of Guangmang.

Huayi is currently a representative of private companies in the film industry.

Especially after Wang Jinghua left Chengtian, which was backed by Japanese capital, Huayi broke with it and, to some extent, took up the banner of the private sector in the film industry.

Having been reborn, Shen Shandeng knew very well that Huayi would become the top stock in China's entertainment industry in two or three years, and then the stock price would rise, making the two kings of Huayi a capital tycoon in the entertainment industry.

However, the current situation regarding Huayi's listing is very uncertain. There is no precedent for film and television companies to go public, and there is no sign of it being listed on the Growth Enterprise Market.

Shen Shandeng wanted to first establish a good relationship with Huayi, and then see if he could buy some initial public offering (IPO) shares.

Moreover, in terms of Huayi's celebrity resources, even though Wang Jinghua took a group of people with her when she left, the foundation is still there.

Their marketing skills are also quite impressive; Huayi has learned a lot from Hong Kong and Taiwan marketing techniques.

Since Han Sanping didn't want him to get too close to Hua Yi, Shen Shandeng had to consider the next best option.

"Berner and light?" Shen Shandeng asked.

Other investors, especially those outside the industry, are not considered at all.

"Du Gong" is currently a popular project. Funds from outside the industry can only provide financial support, without any industry resources. Pure investment of money is not attractive at all.

Within the industry, Berna has overlapping industry resources with China Film Group, and Starlight Media also has them, but Starlight Media's situation is more complicated than Huayi Media's. Given that they don't lack funds, there's no need for them to get involved in such murky waters.

"Do it your way." Han Sanping didn't say anything this time.

In fact, Han Sanping greatly respects the director's authority within the production team.

After inspecting the "Warlords" film crew and learning about the "Red Cliff" project, his heart sank.

Shen Shandeng's predictions about these two projects were basically correct.

In contrast, Shen Shandeng's project is progressing rapidly, demonstrating a maturity far beyond his years.

This simple comparison greatly enhanced Shen Shandeng's standing in Han Sanping's heart.

Moreover, Han Sanping also sensed that after "The Promise," Chen Kaige's reputation was ruined, and he wouldn't touch period dramas for a while.

This meant that, while not drastically reducing the number of capable men under his command, he had virtually none.

This is also why Han Sanping saw the problems with the "Red Cliff" and "The Warlords" projects and had no choice but to hold them back, which was somewhat helpless.

Because he didn't have any cards.

If there were a few directors on the mainland who could make period epics and were both capable and willing to make commercial films, he wouldn't be so passive.

Correspondingly, Shen Shandeng's role and value have become increasingly prominent.

Even without considering the upgrade of period dramas and the future of blockbuster strategies, just for now, the success of the "The Eunuch" project will give him more confidence when facing directors from Hong Kong.

Han Sanping was also a bit humble: "Xiao Shen, it's not that I'm meddling, I'm just doing this for your own good. The atmosphere at Huayi isn't suitable for you. At your age, you can't compete with them."

Back then, when he wanted to make a commercial film, he overruled objections and let Feng Xiaogang direct it. After the film was a success, he gave Feng Xiaogang a generous reward despite the criticism.

When Feng Xiaogang and Huayi Brothers connected on the set of "Endless Love," the advantages of private companies became apparent: the sweet talk and incentives that state-owned companies could not provide.

Han Sanping was worried that Shen Shandeng would not be able to control himself and would be corrupted by money and women, or even get involved with something worse.

Feng Xiaogang has endured hardship and struggled his way up, making him a worthy opponent for Huayi. Shen Shandeng said with a hint of helplessness, "I advocate for win-win cooperation, but I will keep the factory director's teachings in mind."

He is confident in himself and willing to accept tests, letting his weaknesses meet the challenges!
Pity.

Shen Shandeng didn't dwell on it much and introduced the progress of the "Supervisor" project to Han Sanping.

The core tasks in the early stages of the preparation for "The Supervisor" included desk work, personnel formation, design planning, budget refinement, site scouting, and technical testing.

After transferring to the Beijing Film Studio, I rented a large office there, which was over 200 square meters and was divided into several large sections according to the nature of the work.

“We have now established a framework for cross-departmental collaboration, and we conduct weekly simulation reports to make dynamic adjustments.”

"Based on the actual progress, we predict key project milestones, including casting, start date, and wrap date, and intervene promptly to address any deviations."

Han Sanping nodded secretly: "Tell me about the specific work."

Shen Shandeng replied, "Currently, it's the preliminary preparation meeting, where the director, first assistant director, production manager, director of photography, and art director are jointly confirming the plan."

"The script has been basically finalized. It focuses on the period from the end of Emperor Wuzong's reign to the most vigorous reforms of Emperor Jiajing. The fire during the southern tour and the palace coup have been removed, so that the emotional tone of the plot can rise from beginning to end."

"Wu Jing is responsible for the direct execution of script analysis and shooting plans, as well as daily management."

"We led the script decomposition, used Movie Magic Scheduling to break down and refine the script, compiled a list of scenes, including interior and exterior scenes, day and night scenes, and a character appearance list that was accurate to the actor requirements for each scene. We also created a list of props, costumes, special effects, and special equipment requirements, and developed a shooting schedule."

"Then we focused on specific scenes to avoid repeatedly moving between the same locations, and designed priority scenes to be shot based on weather and seasonal sensitivities."

"Determine the weight of the complexity of the scenes, and allocate more time for large-scale scenes and action scenes."

"We have tentatively scheduled the filming for the end of October or the beginning of November. The timeframe is a bit tight, so we plan to shoot the big scenes and action sequences first, and do post-production at the same time."

"Of course, Wu Jing's main task at present is to first determine the roles, and then to conduct casting in order to determine the availability of the main actors."

Shen Shandeng knew the project inside and out.

"Producer Zhang is capable of coordinating resources and controlling the budget."

"Producer Zhang is very professional and has strong coordination skills. He can estimate the shooting budget for many scenes with just one glance, which plays a significant role in determining whether the shooting plan is economical and reasonable."

Zhang, who was accompanying them, straightened his chest slightly and started talking about his work progress.

Shen Shandeng is a good friend!

After Zhang Nengshou finished speaking, Shen Shandeng continued, "As the director, my job is to determine the storyboard design, clarify the number and complexity of shots in each scene, and plan the number of shooting days."

"Then there are special shots, shots that require a long shooting time. We need to allow enough time, and some equipment also needs to be ordered in advance."

"What we want now is to standardize the process, establish daily reports, and let the crew see the work we complete every day."

"My requirements for the 'Du Gong' project demonstrate industrialized project management, a world-class creative team, and a world-class creative will."

Han Sanping listened intently.

I felt the power of the rising sun and confidence in Shen Shandeng.

I originally just wanted to give a heads-up, but now I don't really want to leave.

You have to throw it away when comparing things.

Shen Shandeng's ability, awareness, and thinking
He needed just that kind of young director, a new generation of directors.

The so-called new generation refers to the emerging forces in the film industry, born from the wave of marketization in the film industry.

Liao Yun, the secretary accompanying them, gasped several times.

shocked!
They secretly ranked Shen Shandeng's importance higher.

Judging from this situation, if he has a conflict with Shen Shandeng, it's hard to say who the leadership will side with.

When Han Sanping arrived at the costume and prop preparation area, he was involuntarily attracted by the concept drawings and various design drawings.

Staring intently at the concept art of the eunuchs and Imperial Guards' costumes and props, he asked in astonishment, "What is this?"

(End of this chapter)