Life in the Light and Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Moreover, "A Little Thing Called First Love" belongs to the youth film category. If my memory serves me right, youth films in Chinese-language cinema are still in their infancy.

If the film is successful, it will open up a new track for Chinese-language films!

This will provide more examples for those in the industry to learn from, and give them another way to make a living. It's a great contribution!

As for the other drama, "Love Like a Bouquet," although it requires a certain level of acting skills, with Wu Yang's assistance, Liu Yifei should be able to handle it.

It doesn't matter which script you choose, since the copyright has already been registered.

……

"Don't overthink it, let's eat first!"

Wu Yang didn't expect Liu Yifei to read scripts so slowly; it took her three hours to finish reading two scripts.

Moreover, after watching it, I was caught in a dilemma, and I didn't know what I was thinking.

I'd been holding the same position for three hours, and it was already past midnight, so my stomach was rumbling in protest.

Wu Yang abandoned the idea of ​​going out to eat and instead called room service.

"Phew! These two scripts of yours seem rather bland, lacking any intense conflict."

Liu Yifei shook her head cutely, got up, stretched, and sat happily in the chair.

"It's not a novel that needs three golden chapters. The essence of a movie is to tell a story gently, isn't it? Besides, both scripts, 'First Love' is a story about adolescence, something everyone has experienced. It just uses a crush as a starting point to tell a story of self-growth!"

"As for 'Love Like a Bouquet,' it's an inevitable part of everyone's youth. Campus love is full of poetry and distant dreams, but once you step into society and face the pressure of survival, love will change. Only growth is the true meaning of life!"

"Essentially, both of these films resonate with the core values ​​of Chinese people, and they both happen to be female-centric films. Their box office performance might not be high, but under my direction, their ratings will definitely be high!"

"Everyone says I'm box office poison, aren't you afraid your movie will flop?"

Liu Yifei picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork and asked a question while eating.

"If the success or failure of a film can be determined by one actor, then the director and the entire production team are utterly useless!"

Wu Yang picked up shredded pork with garlic sauce, sweet and sour pork, stir-fried potatoes, green peppers, and dried tofu with green peppers, and answered questions while eating.

Having been a Northeasterner in his previous life, Wu Yang has been craving these four dishes for almost a year now that he has transmigrated here.

Liu Yifei, who is half from Northeast China, also really enjoys these four dishes.

They eat the same food, have similar interests, and not only have common topics but also grow together.

"Both stories are quite captivating, but which one should I choose? I'm so torn!"

After eating and drinking her fill, Liu Yifei leaned back in her chair without any regard for her image, stroking her flat stomach with her right hand.

"These are all scripts prepared for you, what's there to hesitate about? If it doesn't work out, just keep filming!"

Wu Yang's answer made Liu Yifei even happier, and she said with a smile, "My pay is very high, you know!"

"I received 30% of the total revenue from this collaboration with China Film Group. As the director's wife, why would you want more money?"

"Are you asking for a beating? Besides, I have a team to support, okay? But I can give you a discount." Liu Yifei rolled her eyes and raised her little fist indignantly.

Liu Yifei's current film salary is quoted at 200 million yuan, comparable to the salaries of the "Four Dan and Two Bing" actresses. (I searched the entire internet but couldn't find a reliable figure. If anyone knows, please let me know.)

In the film and television ecosystem of China Entertainment Group, although movies are superior to TV dramas in terms of artistic form, the pay for actors is often lower than that for TV dramas.

Given Liu Yifei's current popularity, if she were to film a TV series, she could earn at least 20 yuan per episode.

Wu Yang got up and walked to Liu Yifei, ruffled her hair, pinched her cheek, and laughed, "Silly girl, I was just teasing you. This time it's a collaboration with China Film Group, so we'll just go with your market rate."

However, the joy turned to sorrow. Liu Yifei grabbed Wu Yang's arm and used a joint lock to pin him down on the sofa.

Wu Yang feigned pain and cried out, "Ouch, ouch, ouch! Fairy sister, have mercy!"

"Hmph, you little brat, let's see if you dare to be so insolent again!"

Liu Yifei released her grip, knowing that Wu Yang hadn't resisted at all.

"Given the chance, I'd still dare!"

Of course, Wu Yang didn't say this aloud. Instead, he asked, "Have you decided which one to shoot first? We need to decide as soon as possible so I can submit the script for review. We also need to hurry up and register a film and television company, otherwise the project can't start."

After all, it's a collaboration with China Film Group, which is a state-owned enterprise. To ensure the investment is in place, a corporate account is required.

Fortunately, it's not as complicated in China as it is in the United States. You can register a studio anywhere, and if you find a reliable dealer, you don't even need an office.

Unlike in the US, where even opening a shell film company requires not only an office address but also hiring three to five employees.

So Wu Yang opened a director's studio in the US, in a state with the lowest taxes, and signed cooperation agreements with three companies, essentially employing three staff members: a finance person, a lawyer, and an agent.

This was Li Zi's advice to Wu Yang, aimed at legally and legitimately avoiding taxes.

……

China Film Group, in collaboration with an Oscar-winning director, is producing a romantic youth commercial film!

"Will it soar to new heights, or will it crumble and sink to the ground?"

"A deep dive into the untold story of Wu Yang and Liu Yifei!"

Can China's first Oscar-winning director succeed in making a domestic youth-themed commercial film?

With a total investment of 3000 million, can a satisfactory film be produced?

"..."

Browsing through various news articles on the computer screen, Wu Yang remained completely unmoved. As a former film critic, he was well aware of the nature of domestic entertainment media.

To put it bluntly, this group of people act as both messengers of justice and villains of evil, and occasionally even as judges, their stance is very flexible.

Everything is for fame and fortune, which is similar to the actions of people working in the entertainment industry!

Because of the relationship between China Film Group and Beijing Film Academy, the studio's business license was processed very smoothly.

The office is located in the startup park of Beijing Film Academy, in a 70-square-meter storefront with a sign that reads "Wu Yang Film Studio".

There are many shops in the surrounding area, all of which are film-related companies and studios.

At this moment, besides Wu Yang looking at the news on his computer, there were three other people in the store.

One of the aunties was an accountant recruited by Wu Yang through Tian Zhuangzhuang. She used to work at the Beijing Film Studio and is now retired and taking care of her grandson at home.

The other two were a producer and a liaison officer sent by China Film Group. The producer's name was Zhang Haibo, and he was only responsible for approving funding.

As for the liaison officer who is the same age as Wu Yang, his name is Chen Hongchao. He graduated from university last year and joined China Film Group through connections.

It is said to be the son or nephew of a high-ranking executive at China Film Group.

This supposed claim was told to Wu Yang by Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Zhang Haibo was in charge of managing the money, while Chen Hongchao was in charge of all external liaison matters.

In this magical land of China, no matter what you do, you need connections to get things done.

For example, filming on the street involves tasks such as closing roads, evacuating crowds and vehicles, which require the coordination of several departments.

External relations is a special talent needed by every film and television company, which is why many corporate groups employ people with connections.