Who says Beijing Film Academy has no great directors? (2002)

Han Sanping called the person in charge at Wanda directly and asked if it would be convenient for him to come to China Film Group now, to discuss Chen Yan's next movie. Chen Yan was also there.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan realized it was indeed Ye Ning.

Han Sanping hung up the phone, frowned, and thought to himself that something was wrong.

He turned to Chen Yan and said, "Hey kid, you didn't make 'Alice in Wonderland' just to pick up girls, did you?"

Chen Yan blushed, realizing that Chen Yan had guessed correctly.

"It just dawned on me that the real-life inspiration for the heroine in this fairy tale is quite young, which happens to match the age of your young girlfriend."

Chen Yan touched his nose and immediately denied it: "How could that be? I don't make movies for such trivial things. I have my own artistic pursuits."

Han Sanping squinted, his face saying, "Keep making this up, I'll believe you even if I don't believe a single word."

Chen Yan chuckled, "Chairman Han, experience really pays off."

Chen Yan didn't deny it anymore. It wasn't anything shameful. Anyway, when the news was released, the media and the audience would speculate in that direction.

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Didn't you see posts about Chen Yan seemingly being in a relationship with Liu Yifei flooding the internet that very night after the Huabiao Awards?

Chen Yan couldn't silence everyone, and besides, he did have his own ideas and didn't want to hide them at all.

If you like someone, you like them. It's not like you're incapable. It's only natural for a newly minted director to support his girlfriend.

Of course, he hasn't succeeded yet, but what's wrong with Chen Yan stamping his seal first? Who would dare to snatch it from him?

Han Sanping was full of questions, his eyes unfocused: "Fine, I don't understand you young people's relationships. But you really like your little girlfriend, don't you? You invested hundreds of millions just to appease her?"

"I'm killing three birds with one stone. I can make money, gain fame, and make the beauty happy all at the same time. Isn't that wonderful?" Chen Yan said with a straight face, spouting nonsense.

Han Sanping shook his head again. He really didn't understand. Maybe he was just getting old.

"Shall we have lunch with Mr. Ye from Wanda?" Han Sanping checked his phone; it was lunchtime.

Chen Yan, of course, went along with the host's arrangements and let Han Sanping make them as he pleased.

At noon, in a high-end restaurant near China Film Group

Chen Yan and Han Sanping had already taken their seats. The moment Ye Ning pushed open the door, her eyes locked onto Chen Yan in his seat.

Chen Yan also noticed that Ye Ning's eyes lit up when she saw him.

However, he suppressed his emotions and greeted Han Sanping first. At this point, the best option was to wait for Han Sanping to introduce the two of them.

"This is Chen Yan, the rising star director from the Beijing Film Academy," Han Sanping introduced with a proud look.

Chen Yan smiled amiably: "Chairman Han flatters me."

As he spoke, he stepped forward to shake hands with Ye Ning. The moment Chen Yan let go, he realized that Ye Ning was still holding his hand. His eyebrows twitched. What's wrong with this brother? Does he have some kind of special hobby?

But Ye Ning immediately withdrew her hand: "I am personally a fan of Director Chen's movies, so I guess I'm here to support him today."

Chen Yan finally felt relieved. Thank goodness, her sexual orientation was perfectly normal.

"Mr. Ye, you're a movie buff." Han Sanping said with a smile.

Ye Ning smiled and said, "Yes, my job is to watch movies. I've watched Director Chen's 'Love' several times, and I've contributed to its box office success."

Chen Yan felt a little smug. If all his fans were like this, he would have to work so many years less!

Unexpectedly, Ye Ning immediately changed her demeanor at work, becoming meticulous when reading scripts and discussing plot points, even displaying a degree of assertiveness and seriousness.

When Chen Yan heard the fairy tale told, he could follow the logic step by step. He sighed again, thinking that big companies really have a lot of talented people. He wondered when his own company would produce an employee like that, which would save him a lot of trouble.

"Aren't you right, Director Chen?"

Chen Yan was lost in thought, but quickly came to his senses and affirmed, "Yes."

Han Sanping was actually getting a little sleepy from what Ye Ning was saying. These science students are really something else; they can always come up with data to prove anything.

"What does Mr. Ye think of this project?" Han Sanping snapped out of his daze and quickly steered the negotiation back on track; if they kept going, it would get dark.

Ye Ning frowned slightly and pondered for a while.

He then stated unequivocally, "This is undoubtedly a good project. If the market can accept it, both the copyright and box office revenue will reach new heights."

"But I'd like to confirm which company will be handling the special effects for this show?"

Ye Ning hit the nail on the head immediately. In this kind of science fiction movie, the protagonist is not even the most important thing. What matters is the special effects.

Most of the film's budget will be spent on special effects.

Chen Yan quickly replied, "Sony Imaging Studios, the shooting time is about 3 months, but the special effects production may take up to half a year, or even 10-12 months, it's all possible."

Ye Ning unconsciously frowned again. She had expected it to take a long time, but this was far too long.

"Can filming and production be done simultaneously? Try to shorten the special effects production time and strive for an early release." Ye Ning knew that the investment in this kind of film would be substantial, so if a quick return on investment could be achieved, then this project could be invested in immediately.

"It should be possible, but it will take at least six months," Chen Yan replied after estimating the time.

Han Sanping didn't care. He had invested in films that took even longer than this, so what was this?

"So how exactly are the proportions divided?"

Chen Yan smiled slightly, which meant he agreed.

Chen Yan turned to look at Han Sanping and said, "The estimated production cost is 1 million yuan. I will take 20%, China Film Group will take 40%, Wanda will take 20%, and a joint venture foreign company will take 20%."

This was the proportion that I discussed with Han Sanping before we came.

"My director's fee is 1000 million, which will be calculated proportionally." Chen Yan leaned back slightly, smoothly stating his director's fee.

Since I basically funded and directed the previous films myself, I didn't pay myself a director's fee. This time, I can't skimp on it no matter what.

Han Sanping had no objection: "A salary of 1000 million for a director who has won three Cannes Film Festival awards is reasonable."

Ye Ning agreed: "I have no objection either."

Suddenly remembering something, Ye Ning asked, "Has the female lead for this drama, Alice, been cast yet?"

Chen Yan replied directly, "It's settled, Liu Yifei."

Ye Ning made a sound of realization, "Oh, so it's her. Okay."

"What about the others?"

Chen Yan needs to ensure the film's market success: "Everyone else needs to be selected from Hollywood actors, but this film's target audience is still overseas."

After the three finished their meal, they signed the contract directly at China Film Group.

Han Sanping also asked, "Do you need me to find you a foreign company?"

Chen Yan waved his hand and declined: "I already have a goal."

How could such a good thing leak out?

joke.