Chapter 269 Change director, fix investors
Author: dreaming wood
Chapter 269 Change director, fix investors
"friend?"
Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei, raised her voice and said warmly:
"What would you think if I told other people that you and I are just friends?"
Liu Yifei acted cooperatively, gritted her silver teeth and glared at Lin Nan, "Then you're dead..."
Huang Xiaoming was on the side, looking at the couple speechlessly.
"Okay, I admit it, it's just the beginning, don't spread it randomly."
"We don't talk so much," Lin Nan joked.
At this time, Zhen Zidan and his agent came over.
"Director Lin, I respect you."
At this moment, Zhen Zidan looked humble again.
"Um."
Lin Nan raised his glass and took a sip.
When the two of them walked away, Lin Nan looked at Huang Xiaoming.
"During filming and promotion, is he often absent?"
"this……"
Huang Xiaoming smiled helplessly and said nothing.
Got it.
Some things are better expressed without saying them.
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Today's premiere of "Ip Man 2" was considered a complete success.
Not long after the day ended, the media reported on the premiere.
"Based on the first film, "Ip Man 2" has more family-centered simple elements..."
"The fight is still exciting!"
"Yang Shoucheng's bold words mean that the box office will be at least 200 million!"
"If the box office performance is satisfactory, we will consider filming a third part."
The good reputation of the first part has made a large number of viewers look forward to the content of the second part, and many theaters are already preparing to increase their film schedules.
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"Many actors came over to say hello to me today, whom I didn't even know before."
Liu Yifei leaned on Lin Nan's arm and talked about what happened at the premiere.
"Male or female?"
"What about men?"
Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei with a joking expression and decided to cooperate.
"Then you need to explain it to me."
"Haha, you are stupid, there are no men, they are all women."
Although he was mocking Lin Nan, it could be seen that Liu Yifei was very satisfied with his attitude.
The next day, Liu Yifei, Liu Xiaoli and their assistants set off to fly to Shanghai.
Because of the incident in Yushu, this year's Bazaar Charity Night has been moved forward to April.
Before getting on the plane, Ms. Liu also told Lin Nan that if she thought there was anything suitable for Lin Nan, she would buy it for him.
How touching!
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In just ten days, Lin Nan wondered if Wu Ershan had taken a break during the trip.
Looking at the thick stack of footage on the table, Lin Nan was a little speechless.
"Director Lin, the entire script is here. Of course, this is "Painted Skin 2" in my own mind."
Lin Nan didn't say anything, but picked up Wu Ershan's results and started to read them.
The same script for "Painted Skin 2" was shot by Lin Nan and Wu Ershan, and the resulting film is definitely a different style.
Lin Nan can tell from the shots in his hand that Wu Ershan is better at using the environment to set off the atmosphere.
"Director Lin, how are you?" Wu Ershan couldn't help but ask after about twenty minutes.
"When I was on the set of "Painted Skin 1", I knew that your style was different from mine."
"Haha, I'm only interested in this kind of movies. I'm not as good as Director Lin, who can direct all kinds of movies."
Lin Nan nodded, Lu Yang liked martial arts, Guo Fan had good coordination skills, Wu Ershan was outstanding in color composition...
"Your storyboarding is pretty good."
When Wu Ershan heard this, he was instantly excited.
"Then I..."
"But have you ever thought about why a movie with a cost of hundreds of millions should be given to you like this?
How many directors need this kind of opportunity? Even if I am not the director of "Painted Skin 2", the company still has Guo Fan and Lu Yang..."
Lin Nan said it very directly.
Wu Ershan frowned. He had considered this issue. There is never a free lunch in the world.
"Director Lin, can I sign in to the company?"
When Lin Nan heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly. He was not going to sign Wu Ershan, those two were enough.
"I have another option here that you can consider.
I'll give you the director of "Painted Skin 2", but you need to make a few more movies for the company in the future, with your current salary, and you have to ensure the quality..."
Lin Nan gave Wu Ershan another choice.
The other party thought for a few minutes and nodded decisively.
"Director Lin, I agree to this method."
"Think clearly? I won't arrange them for you one after another. It may be on and off for several years."
"I have thought clearly. This method is the friendliest to me, and at least it guarantees freedom."
"Well, that's no problem."
Lin Nan asked Wu Ershan to sign the contract another day.
He needs to think about the problem of "Painted Skin 2".
If the director changes from himself to Wu Ershan, will the other directors have any objections?
After a long time, Lin Nan even laughed. "Haha, what do I want to do with this? If they have any objections, can they not join in..."
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China Film, Wanda, Enlight and other companies have received notices from Lin Nan Pictures.
"What is he thinking? Why should we change the director?"
"I heard from Yue Jun that he was replaced as the assistant director of "Painted Skin"."
The secretary looked at Han Sanping and explained.
"Director Lin means that if any company is worried, it can withdraw early, and then it can directly decide on the investor."
After working together for so long, Han Sanping believed in Lin Nan, but this time it was an investment of hundreds of millions!
After hesitating for a while, he decided to join.
"Go tell Lin Nan that China Film Group is following. Let him be more reliable for such a big investment."
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After reporting, Xi Ying and Ning Ying decided to continue following. They were never involved in good projects, but now that Lin Nan is willing to continue playing with them, how could they give up.
Wang Changtian is a bit weak.
"Lin Nan, don't fool me, brother, he is almost a newcomer. Are you sure you want him to come?"
"Director Wang, believe me, it's just a "Painted Skin 2", the production team is still the same team as the first one, only the director has changed."
"Let me think about it..."
"Okay, Director Wang will reply to me as soon as possible. Since I have decided on a director, I won't wait too long."
In fact, Lin Nan could roughly guess Wang Changtian's subsequent reply, and there was a high probability that he would not follow him this time.
What Lin Nan didn't expect was that the first person to make it clear that he would not participate would be Shanghai Film Academy.
"Lin Nan, if you were to be the director, the group wouldn't have a problem with it, but as a newcomer, I can't convince others."
Although Ren Zhonglun was the top executive at Shanghai Film Academy, he was actually the first deputy director at the moment, and was not as consistent as Han Sanping at China Film Academy.
"Okay, then I hope to cooperate with Shanghai Film Studio next time."
"Well, next time."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan shook his head. It seemed that there was really no fate between Shanghai Film and Television and "Painted Skin".
The last phone call went smoothly. Ye Ning didn't think much about it and just agreed decisively.
"Our two families have been cooperating for so long. This matter is not a problem. It's just a little money. Just call me when the quota is determined."
After a round, Wanda was the most straightforward! This was also what Lin Nan expected.
He estimated that even if Wanda knew that the movie would lose money, it would most likely still invest without hesitation! That would not be investing in movies, but investing in favors.
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With the first film as a reference, the following departments quickly worked out the budget for "Painted Skin 2".
"Director Lin, we have set the budget at 100 million."
Lin Nan remembers that during the first film, he was able to reduce the cost to 80 million, but several investors asked him to do it at 100 million.
"Sure?"
"Because we do the special effects part ourselves, 100 million is almost the same."
"Set it at 120 million. Tiangong Color also has to make money." Lin Nan ordered.
"Okay, Director Lin."
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As Lin Nan guessed, Wang Changtian gave up the investment in "Painted Skin 2".
Now, including Lin Nan Pictures, there are only five investors.
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Because there are fewer signed artists now, Yue Jun is in charge of Shanhai Media.
At this moment, Zeng Jia was talking to Yue Jun, who was reading the script.
"I will ask Director Lin if there is enough time, just take it."
Yue Jun returned the script in his hand with a strange expression on his face.
"Director Yue, I'll leave it to you."
Zeng Jia left Yue Jun's office without asking any questions.
"This is really interesting, haha..."
After muttering something, Yue Jun stood up and went to find Lin Nan.
Twenty minutes later.
Lin Nan now believed in fate a little bit.
Some things are yours as they should be, and you can't hide them.
Just like the script invitation Yang Mi received.
"How long did they say it would take to turn it on?"
"It's almost like mid-July to the end of July."
Lin Nan nodded. In his opinion, this time was absolutely fine.
"Painted Skin 2" will start shooting in late May at the latest. The role planned for Yang Mi is just a supporting role, and it can definitely be completed within a month.
"Tell Zeng Jia that I can take it and it won't conflict with "Painted Skin 2"."
"Um."
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On the other side, Zeng Jia had just arrived at Yang Mi's residence when the call came.
"What's wrong, Jiajia?"
Yang Mi looked at Zeng Jia who looked surprised and asked.
"Director Yue said you can take part in that TV series."
Yang Mi was happy at first, then a little worried, "What about "Painted Skin 2"?"
"Haha, don't worry, Director Yue also said that this TV series will not conflict with "Painted Skin 2". Do you understand what that means?"
At this moment, Yang Mi felt like the end of her suffering was the end of her suffering.
"I understand, I understand, it means I have a role in "Painted Skin 2"! Haha... Come on, come out, I'll treat you."
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Watching the live broadcast of the Bazaar Charity Night on Sina, Lin Nan regretted not flying to Shanghai with Liu Yifei.
On the red carpet, Miss Liu wore a golden dress, which was very eye-catching.
It looks really good, but Lin Nan always feels uncomfortable...
"Yifei, why didn't you see Director Lin today?"
A reporter asked in an interview.
"He is busy with work and cannot spare time today. I will donate on his behalf."
Liu Yifei looks elegant in front of the camera.
"Work? Is it "Painted Skin 2"?"
A reporter responded quickly and asked questions hurriedly.
"Well, yes."
Liu Yifei replied that she had nothing to hide. This was originally Lin Nan's explanation, and it was just revealed to the outside world.
A group of reporters are very excited. This news is no less important than tonight's charity night.
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I said I would write three chapters today, but I actually tried my best and only wrote a little over two chapters.
Unfortunately, it seems that I won't be able to write it before 12 o'clock. I will continue tomorrow.
Chapter completed!