Chapter 884: Ready to start filming, Zhang Xiao's management style(1/2)
After half an hour, the press conference ended.
The news that Zhang Xiao became the boss of Disney Company quickly spread all over the world.
After hearing the news, movie fans in China were all excited.
"Xiao Shen is mighty."
"Disney's last name is Zhang Li. Xiao Shen did a great job."
"I really didn't expect that the famous Disney would now become a Chinese company."
"Even Disney can handle it. Xiao Shen is indeed the number one person in movies!"
"I really want to know what else is there that Xiao Shen can't handle now?"
"I'm not interested in Disney, but I'm very interested in The Avengers."
"Xiao Shen personally directed the last two parts of "Avengers", and they were definitely more than ten times more exciting than before."
"With Xiao Shen's usual peeing, the budget of the two "Avengers" films will be at least 2 billion US dollars."
"I think Xiao Shen is very likely to break his own movie box office record."
"Now I really want to know whether the Marvel hero movie should be from the Lighthouse Country or the Chinese Country."
"The theme is from the Lighthouse Country, and the box office is from Xiao Shen, so there's nothing wrong with it."
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After returning to the manor, Zhang Xiao received a call from Yang Mi.
"Husband, you can do it. You took over the Disney Film Company without saying a word. Now all the netizens in China are going crazy."
Zhang Xiao said calmly: "No matter how famous Disney is, it is just a movie company. Buying it is no big deal."
Yang Mi said: "You can't say that. Disney has always been a symbol of lighthouse culture. Becoming its master is equivalent to a victory for Chinese filmmakers. Reba, Xiaoying and others will come to celebrate at home tonight."
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Zhang Xiao nodded and said: "Okay, then you can celebrate well! By the way, how is your son?"
Yang Mi said: "Eat and sleep, sleep and eat, there is no difference between you and a little pig."
Zhang Xiao laughed loudly and said: "Xiao Xinxin was like this back then. Secretly, I'm afraid I won't be able to go back during this time. Thank you for your hard work."
Yang Mi said: "You can film with peace of mind. To be honest, I'm really looking forward to "Avengers"!"
In fact, after the news spread that the last two films of "Avengers" were to be filmed, Marvel fans around the world were very worried, fearing that the director would ruin this series of films.
But when everyone heard that Zhang Xiao would become the director of these two movies, the hundreds of millions of Marvel fans were relieved.
There is no way, in terms of trustworthiness, Zhang Xiao, the world's number one film actor, is the most trustworthy.
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After settling the matter with the Disney Company, Zhang Xiao led the "Avengers" team to inspect the set.
Sci-fi movies like this don't use many real scenes, and most of them are shot on high-tech green screens.
After Zhang Xiao looked around, he frowned and said: "The shooting location requires at least more than a hundred studios. This seems to be only more than twenty, right?"
Assistant director Kadi replied with a wry smile: "Director Zhang, our shooting cycle is very long. If we rent all these studios, the financial pressure will be very great."
Zhang Xiao waved his hand when he heard this and said: "Any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem. Cady, please contact the person in charge of the film and television city immediately and try to set up as many studios as possible. Also, again
Find me three top special effects companies and arrange the set according to the requirements. Relying on our own special effects companies alone will be too slow."
Cady wrote down Zhang Xiao's instructions in his notebook and said: "No problem, I'll do it right away. As long as the money is in place, anything can be done."
Zhang Xiao turned to look at Kevin and said with a smile: "Kevin, you told me to find more assistant directors for me, right?"
Before Kevin could speak, Cady's expression changed and he said, "Director Zhang, is there anything about me that dissatisfies you?"
"No!" Zhang Xiao waved his hand and said, "I need to divide the crew into four shooting groups, and each of the four assistant directors will be in charge of a place and shoot separately. I only do the final overall control."
"In this way, our schedule can be shortened by at least half."
Cady said with surprise on her face: "Great, can I also have a chance to shoot?"
Zhang Xiao said lightly: "Whether you have a chance depends on whether your level can meet my shooting requirements. As long as you have the ability, I will definitely give you a stage to show yourself."
Cady quickly thanked him and said, "Thank you, Director Zhang."
Zhang Xiao looked at Kevin and said, "Kevin, you haven't answered my question yet. Where are the directors?"
Kevin touched his nose and said: "We have found more than ten directors with independent guidance capabilities and experience. They are all willing to be your assistant directors. We are carefully selecting them."
Zhang Xiao said: "Their abilities are not important. What is important is whether they can obey my arrangements. In a word, I don't need a director with personality, but an obedient director."
Kevin nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."
Zhang Xiao continued: "Then let them come over as soon as possible, Cady, and ask the heads of each department to gather in the hotel conference room at eight o'clock in the evening. I have to hold a meeting to arrange the work."
"Okay!" Cady agreed quickly.
After Zhang Xiao finished speaking, he left. Looking at his leaving figure, everyone in the crew couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
The leader of the paper group, Rami Paramela, patted his chest and said, "Xiao Shen's aura is really too strong. I didn't even dare to breathe just now."
Kadi wiped the sweat from his forehead and echoed: "I was scared too!"
Kevin said: "Kadi, Karami, let those thorns in the crew be honest. Mr. Zhang is not an ordinary director. Anyone who dares to cause trouble for him will be dead."
Kalami and Cady nodded.
Kevin said: "But you don't have to worry too much. Mr. Zhang has a good temper and basically doesn't get angry."
That night, Zhang Xiao sat down for a meeting with the heads of the production team, photography team, special effects team, makeup team, action design team and other departments.
He outlined his requirements for film shooting, and then asked the heads of each department to speak in turn.
Everyone was not polite and put all the troubles and problems they encountered on the table.
The biggest problem was insufficient personnel and equipment. The main problem was that Zhang Xiao had to divide the crew into four groups to shoot at the same time, which would require four sets of people and four sets of equipment, which they simply could not meet.
Zhang Xiao told everyone that they don't need to worry about personnel and equipment, and they will definitely have sufficient preparations for them when the time comes.
Zhang Xiao also solved more than 20 other problems for everyone one by one.
"If you still have any difficulties, please tell us immediately and we will try to solve them before filming starts." Zhang Xiao asked after glancing around.
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, and they all shook their heads and said, "No more."
"Okay!" Zhang Xiao said: "Now let me announce something. I am a person who values efficiency when filming. If any staff member is sneaking around and trying to get by, I will have him get out of the crew immediately."
"As for those staff who work hard and work hard, I will not be stingy and will reward them."
"Let's do this, everyone's salary will be doubled, and all the staff who are unwilling to work overtime during the filming process will leave, and those who are willing to work overtime will stay."
"The maximum overtime hours will not exceed three hours, and the pay received is the same as a normal day's pay."
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.
You must know that the heads of departments like them are paid about a thousand US dollars every day. According to Zhang Xiao, once they work overtime, they will receive a remuneration of 3,000 US dollars.
For them, this is simply a good thing. If they don't agree, what difference does it make to a fool?
Everyone said in unison without hesitation: "Okay, director."
After the meeting, the heads of each department summoned their subordinates to convey Zhang Xiao's meaning.
When everyone heard that the salary was going to be increased, everyone was so happy that they almost danced.
Three times the salary, this is simply pie in the sky!
After Kevin heard about this incident, he immediately found Zhang Xiao and asked: "Mr. Zhang, you may increase our film production costs by doing this!"
Zhang Xiao waved his hand and said: "I still say the same thing, any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem. Yes, I did increase their salary, but I also fully mobilized their enthusiasm. Next
They will definitely take their work seriously and responsibly.”
"In this way, we can greatly shorten the completion time of "Avengers". For every day advanced, we can save at least one million US dollars. What if we have to advance one month or two months?"
Kevin was silent for a moment and asked: "Mr. Zhang, have you ever filmed like this before?"
"That's right!" Zhang Xiao laughed loudly and said: "The salary that my former crew received was the highest in both the Lighthouse Country and the Chinese Country."
"The result is that all the movies can be finished in advance, and the slowest one is half a month ahead of schedule. Can you imagine how much production funds these grandfathers can save me with their time?"
Kevin, there is a saying in our country, which is that only by giving up can you gain. If you don’t give up a little, how can you get more?”
Kevin said with admiration: "I understand."
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Since Zhang Xiao needed four filming crews to shoot, various departments started looking for people the next day.
At the same time, news that Zhang Xiao increased the salary of crew members also spread throughout Hollywood.
All the company personnel from various departments who thought they had the ability and talent submitted their personal suggestions to the crew, hoping to get this rare opportunity.
Soon, all the special effects people and staff were recruited.
Zhang Xiao asked them to get into work as soon as possible.
To be continued...