After coming to this era, Xiao Ran understood more and more as he got deeper into the film industry. People who are capable in the film industry may not necessarily be able to succeed. Opportunity and relationship are the most important. For example, Xiao Ran heard
Lin Lingdong once complained that a certain guy hastily wrote an ordinary script because he was related to a senior executive of a certain film company. It was quickly approved and he entered the film industry.
Even for very technical positions such as photography and art director, people can get hired through connections. Xiao Ran naturally sneered at this. If he was really capable, relying on connections wouldn't be a big deal, but it was just ordinary, which was boring.
Thinking back to the films of the 1980s and 1990s, Xiao Ran found that many of the films at that time were very mediocre in terms of art and photography. He once thought it was because the production time was too tight, but now it seems that there are many mediocre films.
, and these people who came in through connections may not be blocking the advancement path of other capable people.
This situation is undoubtedly very abnormal. For example, how can Huang Letai and Duke Feng win four or five photography awards each in just twenty years of the Hong Kong Film Awards? The reason is very simple, just because Hong Kong is like them.
There are too few photographers with style and ability. Without any choice, anyone who wants to make good movies comes to them, and naturally only they win awards.
After Phantom opened, it advertised heavily to recruit various film talents, producers, photographers, art directors, action directors, etc. As long as they came with their works, passed the interview, and got good reviews, they would be very successful.
Chance to sign a contract with Phantom. Therefore, Xiao Ran actually doesn't know how many of the filmmakers currently signed by Phantom.
Let’s continue talking about Mo Tianxin. This Mo Tianxin is very interesting. When choosing the second male lead, he actually chose Xiao Ran, the boss. Mo Tianxin’s reasons are very sufficient and he is also very confident: "Boss, your image is very suitable, and
You have acting experience, but the salary is not high, so you chose the role this way just for budget considerations."
Xiao Ran was lucky enough not to vomit blood, because he found that his resistance was much stronger than before. However, he still complained secretly. It was not easy to deal with such a meticulous person. He was now too busy to find Fang Ruoxin.
No, I still want to be an actor, just kidding!
Considering that he was still filming "God of Gamblers", Xiao Ran declined the role. Mo Tianxin did not insist anymore, but with a stroke of a pen, he immediately replaced Liang Jiahui, on the grounds that Liang was quite suitable for such a gentle character. Xiao Ran
I can't help but admire Mo Tianxin's vision, because he knew that "Prison Storm" was indeed played by Fa Ge and Liang Jiahui, and he also inspired sparks in their acting skills.
Xiao Ran couldn't stop smiling when he thought of Fa Ge. Fa Ge was very affectionate, and Xinyi City made him famous, so he only filmed for Xinyi City before Xinyi City stopped production. However, fortunately,
With his relationship with New Art City and Fa Ge, he was successfully loaned this time. Fa Ge even promised his confidant who directly promoted him that as long as his contract with New Art City ends, he will
Phantom will be added.
There are still two films to be shot under the contract between New Art City and Fa Ge, which are the prequel and sequel of "A Better Tomorrow". As long as they get Fa Ge and Lin Qingxia, the Phantom will have a pillar, and it can barely compete with New Arts.
Yicheng resisted.
However, this is obviously still early. What Xiao Ran has to face now is financial problems. What the audience needs is visual stimulation. At present, except for Jiahe, no one will spend a lot of money to buy the most advanced equipment in the United States. Even Xinyi City
Both Hedebao and Debao only use relatively good equipment to save costs.
Xiao Ran remembered this when he was recalling the era of video tapes. If the films produced by Jiahe themselves were often better in picture and film quality than those produced by other companies. This was an advantage. It truly belonged to a big company.
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Xiao Ran is eager to have such top-notch equipment. No audience will want to watch a movie with blurry images. Even action movies require clear images and good audio-visual effects to make the audience feel excited. But he has no money, so,
He decided to talk to Fang Ruohai about this issue.
Fang Ruohai really knows how to enjoy life. He stays in a hotel every day and has sunshine and beauties. However, if Xiao Ran wants to talk about money with Fang Ruohai, he can probably finalize it on the phone. As for what this kid is harboring
As for my thoughts, I don’t know for the time being.
Arriving at the Regent Hotel, Xiao Ran made a phone call to Fang Ruohai in the lobby, and soon found out that the boy was sunbathing by the swimming pool with his sister. Xiao Ran was overjoyed and hurried over, and saw Fang Ruohai all the way away.
Lying lazily on the chair, he looked as if he was at home.
But what Xiao Ran paid attention to was definitely not Fang Ruohai, but the woman next to him, Fang Ruoxin, who had an outstanding figure and better appearance. He hurried over to say hello to the two of them, and Fang Ruohai asked his sister to give up her chair to Xiao Ran.
Xiao Ran took off his clothes and lay on it. It felt really good.
"You should play more when you have time. Working all day is very boring!" Fang Ruohai waved his right hand, as if to introduce how beautiful everything is: "What's going on this time?"
Perhaps it was an illusion, Xiao Ran faintly smelled a strange virgin fragrance, glanced back at Fang Ruoxin who was sitting on the chair next to him, and then turned around and said the reason why he came: "In a word, Phantom is short of money now, you must now
I need to transfer another amount of money to my account."
"You spent ten million in just one month?" Fang Ruohai was not surprised. He just took the opportunity to tease Xiao Ran: "You are much more lavish than me. By the way, have you read today's newspaper? Top Ten Box Office List
Out."
Before he finished speaking, Fang Ruohai smiled and handed a newspaper to Xiao Ran. Xiao Ran flipped through it and found the entertainment section. The top ten box office hits in 1986 were indeed released. The champion was "A Better Tomorrow", and four films on the list were
It was written by him.
"Look at Ming Pao Weekly again. They analyzed the results this time and praised you very much!" Fang Ruohai admired his own vision for being able to find Xiao Ran, a screenwriter treasure among several Hong Kong filmmakers. He thought
, no matter how bad the Phantom is, as long as there is a gold medal screenwriter like Xiao Ran, it can still make money.
Xiao Ran browsed through it and couldn't help but smile bitterly. Another article in Ming Pao Weekly published Liang Jiabao's last interview. It seems that they had planned it. In this article, Liang Jiabao even thought that Xiao Ran was from Hong Kong.
The first screenwriter, the only regret is that he didn't win the award, otherwise the title of the first screenwriter is definitely deserved.
What Xiao Ran noticed was that "Northern and Southern Shaolin" also entered the top ten box office lists, and Li Lianjie went silent after this film until the explosion of "Once Upon a Time". He thought it was time to give Li Lianjie
We have to win over each other, otherwise if we miss this treasure in the future, it will be a loss.
"It's all just luck!" Xiao Ran knew that in the Chinese world, humility is more important than anything else. Even if he saved the world, it would be a trivial matter at best.
"There is something that may require your consent and help, but I don't think it's a big problem." Fang Ruohai looked at Fang Ruoxin when he said this, and the love in his eyes moved Xiao Ran slightly:
"You know, Ah Xin is very playful. When she saw the news today, she suddenly wanted to be an actor and act in a movie. I think you won't refuse, right?"
She? Xiao Ran suddenly felt extremely astonished. He couldn't help but turn around and look at the face and delicate body that fascinated him deeply, but he was still so cold and cool, as if what they were talking about was not hers.
Of course there is no problem if she wants to be an actress. No one can resist this charm. The problem is... Xiao Ran couldn't help but talk to Fang Ruoxin: "Axin, you have to tell me that you do it because it's fun.
Or do you want to keep doing it? This is very important."
Fang Ruo
It's so cold! Xiao Ran only has this thought now. This woman's temperament is undoubtedly excellent. Due to her good background, she is not even inferior to Lin Qingxia. And what makes him tempted the most is nothing more than this.
Fortunately, Xiao Ran met Fang Ruoxin frequently after getting acquainted with Fang Ruohai, and was a little used to the feeling of such beauty, otherwise he would not have been so fascinated by this look. He calmed down slightly, and he pondered for a moment.
It is no longer possible to sign a long-term contract with Fang Ruoxin, which is not a cost-effective approach as far as the Phantom is concerned.
However, for the person of his dreams, it doesn't matter if he does it just once. Moreover, what Xiao Ran thinks is that if he can act with Fang Ruoxin, it will deepen their relationship and give him a chance to pursue her.
"No problem, Ah Xin, you and I will go back to the company to sign a short-term contract later!" Xiao Ran quickly made a choice, looking at Fang Ruoxin with eyes that gradually became blurred, and as Fang Ruoxin turned her head indifferently,
Only then did he wake up and the other party Ruohai said: "Ah Hai, Phantom is currently planning to shoot three films at the same time. It's time for your funds to arrive. As well as the terms in the contract, it's time for you to pay the 10 million to your account."
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He handed the budget report to Fang Ruohai. Fang Ruohai glanced at it and nodded in agreement: "No problem, I will transfer the money to you tomorrow!"
Xiao Ran doesn't like this feeling. Really big companies, such as Jiahe, have enough money to invest in making movies. This method of raising investment is really not as pleasant as imagined, but they have a contract first.
It doesn't seem to be possible.
He called Fang Ruoxin and rushed back to the company. On the way, Xiao Ran didn't know how many jokes from the future he told Fang Ruoxin, but he still failed to achieve his goal. This made him depressed to death. Could it be that Fang Ruoxin was born
An indifferent person? Xiao Ran doesn't believe this evil.
Currently, there is no extra heroine for Fang Ruoxin. After thinking for a long time, Xiao Ran had no choice but to give up the role of Wang Zuxian in "God of Gamblers". As for Wang Zuxian, Xiao Ran decided to sell a huge favor. Letting Fang Ruoxin be in the office was like not eating the world.
Sitting like a fairy with fireworks, Xiao Ran called Wang Zuxian and told her that the role was cancelled. However, the company decided to let her star in another big-budget new film.
Wang Zuxian had no regrets about losing this role, but was very happy. After settling all this, Xiao Ran called Yu Jiayu to sign a short-term contract with Fang Ruoxin, and that was the end. But when he said he wanted to send Fang Ruoxin back,
But was coldly rejected.
Wei Dongling walked into the office with a sad face and complained fiercely to Xiao Ran: "Aran, I really can't do your job anymore. The company's personnel is in chaos. I really don't know what you were thinking at the beginning, and you actually wanted to stay until the end of the day.
We’ll reorganize after the new year!”
Xiao Ran was silent, he was not good at management to begin with, and the plan before the establishment of the company was just his general direction. However, he didn't expect that he would take the wrong step in the first step. It seems that this life is really full of variables.
"Do you know that the outside world is laughing at our company for not knowing how to manage at all!" Wei Dongling was very indignant, but Xiao Ran understood that it was really...
After listening to Wei Dongling's description, he pondered for a moment and finally made a decision: "Reorganize!"
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