Chapter 87 More and Faster Film Releases(1/2)
"Thank you." She said thank you and walked towards Zhou Jiahui's office.
When Xu Luomai entered the company, the staff saw him and immediately said hello: "Hello, boss."
"Who was that just now?" Xu Luo asked.
The staff member said: "Ms. Zhong Chuhongzhong."
Xu Luo nodded.
He did not pay attention to the various scandals after she became famous.
Zanuck, the boss of 20th Century Fox in Hollywood, even built a room in his office and called female artists to the office at four o'clock every day.
Teacher Xu just wants to add a few more photos to his collection. What’s wrong with that?
Never forget your original intention.
Remember the mission.
Take a little spin around the entertainment company.
There is a lot to do.
I don’t know if Chow Ka Fai has found a suitable director.
In Hong Kong, if you are simply running a film company, the director is the key.
The same group of actors, in the hands of two different directors, have vastly different box office effects.
For example, the King of Sunglasses found a group of people, including Jacky Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung and others, to create an extremely literary "Ashes of Time".
Everyone knows that the King of Sunglasses makes movies without a script, so he just shoots whatever comes to mind.
After a period of filming, I was dissatisfied, so I scrapped the original and re-filmed it.
It seems that I have to submit the manuscript to the boss, but there is nothing.
So Liu Zhenwei found the original cast and shot a random shot without a script in less than 27 days, and produced "The Story of Everything".
But if you want to be a comprehensive company like CAA, the key is how to be a good manager. Make directors and artists feel that this company is profitable and has a future.
However, if you copy it down without missing a word, it will just be like a tiger instead of a dog.
Because Hong Kong does not have the soil like Hollywood.
Likewise, Hong Kong is too small.
There are many tortoises in shallow water.
Of course, the strategy must be adjusted appropriately. Only what suits you is the most important.
This entertainment company looks very shabby now.
If Zhao Yazhi and Pan Yingzi hadn't joined, it would have looked like a leather bag company.
Xu Luo came to the door of Zhou Jiahui's office.
Just as the door opened, Zhong Chuhong came out of the office.
When you see him, nod politely.
Xu Luo nodded in response.
Wait for her to leave, then open the door and enter the office.
Zhou Jiahui looked up and saw him, and hurriedly stood up to say hello: "Hello, boss."
And gave him his stool.
Xu Luo waved his hand, sat casually on the sofa, and asked: "Has Ms. Zhong signed a contract with our company?"
Zhou Jiahui brought a glass of water and said, "After comprehensive consideration, she has joined our company because our contract period is loose, and she came to sign the contract just now."
"Yes, this is good news." Xu Luo took the water glass, "But just signing the contract is of no use. We have to start development. Let's prepare the script and start filming the movie."
It’s not enough to always give. If you want to attract people, you must first show your own highlights.
Proves this company’s star-making ability.
Zhou Jiahui said in embarrassment: "Boss, we are still short of scripts at the moment, because I think what the screenwriters have come up with is too cliche and does not fit in with my ideas at all."
"I think as our company's first film, it must have the potential to become a hit."
"Let me see."
Zhou Jiahui handed over the prepared script.
After reading carefully, Xu Luo understood what he meant by cliché. There were funny kung fu movies like Jack, and there were also Shaw Brothers martial arts movies that continued Chang Cheh and King Hu's slightly mechanical style.
As for police and gangster movies, you can tell at a glance that the scripts of gangster movies are still in the exploratory stage, because they still use martial arts ideas to write scripts.
Xu Luo just read the script and felt that the picture was heavy, the structure was simple, and the plot was not innovative.
"Actually, I want to hide my strength, but judging from the current situation, my strength no longer allows me to hide it."
Xu Luo put down the script, "Since I can't find a suitable script, I have to do it myself and make a youth comedy first."
Sometimes you have to make changes according to the situation.
Instead of despising this or that.
If you don’t copy what is already available, you are giving up a great resource.
He doesn't think his brain can come up with other wonderful movies. People always have shortcomings.
It's like he is only good at economics.
"The first work is called "Happy Ghost". It mainly tells the story of a scholar in the Qing Dynasty who failed to get the top prize in the exam more than ten times..."
Xu Luo first gave the general content of the story, and then said: "There are three heroines. Among the younger female artists currently signed by the company, besides Wen Bixia, who else is Li Saifeng?"
"Li Lizhen, Zhou Haimei, Zeng Huaqian." Zhou Jiahui said.
"Let's choose Wen Bixia, Li Saifeng, and Li Lizhen first." Xu Luo made the final decision, "You have to let people who come after you see that there is hope. As for the actor, you should find an actor who has a sense of joy."
"I will give you the script in a few days, but it does not mean that other actors will not have the opportunity. Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared."
"Okay boss, I will pass on your opinions." Zhou Jiahui asked, "What about the director?"
Xu Luo thought carefully and asked him, "Have you found the director?"
"It's not that I haven't looked for it, but those who are famous now are working in various film companies." Zhou Jiahui was very embarrassed.
"In this case, just find someone who can direct." Xu Luo said, "Didn't you work at TVB before? You know a few people who can direct, right? The theater chain is looking for Princess Jin."
Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest are the most critical theater chains for making movies. We can only rely on Lei Juekun's Golden Princess Cinema.
Because the film source of Golden Princess Cinema is extremely tight now, both large-scale productions and low-budget films can be released.
Moreover, Lei Juekun also abolished the theater package system.
It can be said that it gives some small independent film companies a way to survive.
Teacher Xu does not expect to make a lot of money by making movies, he just wants to be the financial backer behind female artists, nothing more.
Zhou Jiahui nodded and said: "Okay boss, I will make arrangements right away."
Although the script has not yet been released, a lot of preparation work must be done instead of getting the script and starting again.
In particular, team building is very important.
"Arrange it as soon as possible. It's already July. I hope it can be released at Christmas. The first movie can take a little longer." Xu Luo said.
Looking at the directors in Hong Kong, the one he admires the most is the fast shooter Wong Jing.
This person is famous for being a "smart star" and a "quick shooter". He produces many and fast films. He has made countless bad films and many sincere works.
At his peak, he shot 7 movies a year, "The Best Friend" was completed in 18 days, and Jet Li's "The Legend of the Demon Cult" was shot in only 7 days.
Wang Jing will not "make money while standing" like Jiang Wen.
In order to make money, let alone make him kneel, if possible, make him stand on his head. Earn food based on his skills. As long as it is not a matter of principle, Wang Jing doesn't care.
Zhou Jiahui suddenly said: "Speaking of directors, I know someone, an old classmate of mine. He is particularly good at screenwriting and is also interested in being a director."
"Really? I happen to have time now. Ask him if he has time to come here." Xu Luo became interested, "If it's suitable, you can stay as a screenwriter or director."
Zhou Jiahui called immediately and chatted on the phone for a few minutes.
After hanging up the phone, he said to Xu Luo: "He will come over now, it will take about twenty minutes."
"Okay, I'll write the script here and wait for him." Xu Luo nodded.
Zhou Jiahui immediately gave up his position and kept him busy.
Almost half an hour later, the old classmate Zhou Jiahui talked about came to the office.
Wearing glasses, he looks a little fat and looks funny.
"Boss, this is my classmate Wang Rixiang." Zhou Jiahui introduced each other, "Rixiang, this is my boss, Xu Luo Xusheng."
Wang Rixiang said hurriedly: "I have changed my name to Wang Jing now. It turns out that this is Xu Sheng. I really admire your name for a long time!"
"Hello, Mr. Wang." Xu Luo stretched out his hand, "Are you interested in working with me as a director? I can give you the highest box office share of the movie, or I can give you a directing appointment with a deposit of 30,000 Hong Kong dollars."
To be continued...