After Chen Mingzhu finished reading the script, Jiang Qiang said with a smile: "As for the film studio, just go big, don't be afraid of spending money, don't have any scruples, I will do my best to support your work. As long as you need anything, just ask
Open your mouth and make sure you have the money and the people you need." "Thank you, Brother Jiang! It's great to have you, I'm so happy these days!"
Chen Mingzhu's happiness was overwhelming again, and she shook her head with a smile and said: "However, I am very satisfied now, and there is no need to spend too much money on this. Now is the war era, and we still have to fight to the end with the little devils, so
You should spend all your money on the military and people's livelihood!" As a wife who has shared the joys and sorrows of life, Chen Mingzhu is not a prodigal. The biggest motivation for applying to run a film studio is not pure hobby and fun, but because of Jiang
Qiang needs to make more films to promote the Anti-Japanese War.
Otherwise, Chen Mingzhu, who has always been diligent and thrifty, would never spend so much money and materials to build a film studio that seems to be of little use. Jiang Qiang smiled and said: "Mingzhu, don't underestimate the film and entertainment industry. Apart from it,
You can make inspiring anti-war movies and make a lot of money.
I asked you to go ahead and do it, so you just put your heart in your stomach and don't have to look forward and backward like that!" Chen Mingzhu blinked and said, "Really? You didn't say that just to make me happy, right?" Jiang Qiang was very surprised.
He said seriously: "When have I lied to you? Let me first tell you about the box office of our domestic film industry.
At present, our Chinese films are mainly imported, of which American films account for more than 80%. It is no exaggeration to say that the world is dominated by American films. Shanghai has the largest number of cinemas and movie audiences in China, and it is a competition for Chinese and foreign film entrepreneurs.
The most important market, Shanghai, has become the barometer of the Chinese film market.
Take the Shanghai box office as an example. There are 26 theaters in Shanghai showing foreign films, with a total of 37,208 seats. The ticket price is between 2 cents and 1 yuan. If it is more than 50 yuan, the occupancy rate is 60%. There are 3 screenings per day, and the average ticket price is 6 cents.
, the daily income can be 128,000 yuan, and the annual income is more than 16.5 million yuan.
The annual box office revenue of American films in Shanghai alone can account for 21% of the national government's fiscal revenue. Not to mention the huge markets in other Chinese cities and the United States. A good movie can earn millions or even thousands.
Thousands of dollars!
If I say this, do you still think I'm joking with you?" For the film industry, which is more profitable than robbing a bank, Jiang Qiang has no reason not to make extravagant efforts. Not only are a large number of pirated classic films released in the United States,
Huge sums of money will also be spent to build Oriental Hollywood.
With a large number of good scripts and advanced shooting equipment, there is no need to worry about making good movies, not to mention the current highly underdeveloped entertainment industry. Even movies that were bad in the 21st century will be popular now.
In addition, he can deliver the film to his door through Shanghai Film Company, so he doesn’t have to worry about the release of the film in the United States. After a pause, Jiang Qiang asked with a smile: "Do you know that we filmed "Eight Hundred Heroes", "Eight Thousand Miles"
How much money have you made from "Lu Yun He Yue" and "Sanmao Wandering" now?"
Chen Mingzhu suddenly became curious, grabbed Jiang Qiang's arm and asked hastily: "How much money did you make? Brother Jiang, tell me quickly!" "Hey!" Jiang Qiang raised his brows proudly, and then stretched out his hand.
Three Fingers said: "Due to the turmoil in our country, we currently only earn 300,000 yuan.
But in the United States, we have already made more than 2 million US dollars, and there is still room for continued profits. Even if these three films are released in the future, we can further sell the copyrights and make money." Chen Mingzhu said with wide eyes.
: "Wow, have you really made so much money? Am I really that powerful?"
Jiang Qiang nodded firmly and said: "Yes, I really didn't want to make you happy. I originally thought I would tell you the good news after the movie was released, but now that I have mentioned it today, I want to make you happy in advance!
I am very responsible to tell you that these days, instead of wasting money, you have made a lot of money. This money is enough to arm two art equipment standard masters. Are you happy?" "Wow! It's so awesome and so exciting! I actually
I’m so happy to be able to make so much money! I can finally take care of Brother Jiang’s worries!” “That’s great, I can go big in the future! I don’t have to worry about this or that anymore! Hee hee, Jiang
Brother, I’m so happy!”
Looking at Jiang Qiang's serious eyes, Chen Mingzhu finally dared to believe that what she heard was the truth. She jumped up and down with excitement and was so happy! After Chen Mingzhu calmed down a little, Jiang Qiang said with a smile: "So, I
Recently, we have been planning to further expand the scale of the film studio and carry out related wage system reforms. If we want the horse to run, we have to let the horse eat grass!"
Chen Mingzhu asked somewhat wrongly: "Brother Jiang, do you mean to increase their wages? No, the average actor's salary is at least 400 yuan now, and the main characters such as Butterfly, Zhou Xuan, Yang Huimin and others are as high as 1,450 yuan a month.
100 yuan, the salary for screenwriter, director, producer and other positions is not low!
Now our studio is jealous enough. If we increase the salary significantly, will other departments gossip?" In fact, Jiang Qiang's previous salary was not high, but it was based on the current salary levels and wages in the same industry.
Remuneration. In the 1920s and 1930s, the salaries of female stars were basically the same as those of university teachers. For example, the most popular female stars in the Republic of China were Hu Die, Ruan Lingyu, and Zhou Xuan!
Hu Die was one of the most famous actresses in China during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. There were rumors of scandals with Zhang Xueliang and Dai Li. Hu Die's salary was also the highest at the time. Hu Die's salary ranged from more than 400 yuan to more than 1,600 yuan. Please note that
, the salary is paid monthly. Ruan Lingyu's salary is more than 800 yuan, Jin Yan is a male star, his salary is more than 300 yuan, Yuan Meiyun's salary is 200 yuan to 500 yuan, and Zhou Xuan's salary at the beginning was only 40 yuan
, after she became famous, her salary only reached 200 yuan.
At that time, American Hollywood directors came to China to shoot movies and hired Chinese actresses. How much was their salary? 12 yuan per day, which is only 360 yuan when calculated as 30 days in a month. But what is the salary of ordinary workers?
The daily wage for rickshaw pullers in Peiping and Tianjin is 0.8 yuan. Calculated on a 30-day month, they can earn about 25 yuan. Therefore, an ordinary rickshaw puller pulling a cart for a year is roughly equivalent to the monthly salary of an ordinary female star.
Similarly, the salaries of actors in studios, especially those of several popular stars, are much higher than those of ordinary workers. One salary is equivalent to one year's salary of ordinary people. Therefore, Jiang Qiang has always been very unconfident, although she herself
I really like the film industry, but I have a deep-rooted belief that actors are just a low-level profession. To put it bluntly, they are just a bunch of actors!
If the salary is too high, will it cause adverse social reactions and make people in other industries and positions feel unfair and dissatisfied? Now that Jiang Qiang wants to further increase his salary, Chen Mingzhu really finds it difficult to accept it, for fear of provoking
Gossip, good things turn bad, adding unnecessary trouble to Jiang Qiang.
Jiang Qiang shook his head and said: "Three hundred and sixty walks of life have top picks, and there will always be some people standing at the top of the pyramid in every business. This is the market economy! There may be some gossip and disadvantages in doing this, but in fact there are no benefits.
With less, we can not only get a lot of tax revenue, but also create a better competitive atmosphere and give more people hope of getting ahead!"
Jiang Qiang understands Chen Mingzhu's concerns very well. Not to mention that it is still a highly controversial topic even decades later. Many people unilaterally complain that "actors harm the country" and that celebrities are richer than experts and academicians. But in fact,
This is simply a false proposition! First of all, the money given to celebrities is not given by the state, but by the market. Not only does the state finance not allocate wages to celebrities, but in turn it collects a large amount of personal income tax!
Since you are making money by yourself and creating a lot of tax revenue for the country, why should you be jealous of others making so much money? Secondly, "discussing toxicity regardless of dosage" is a hooliganism, and the proportion of celebrities among more than one billion people is
How much? It is always a small group of people who can really stand at the top of the pyramid. More actors just get their hard-earned money, which is not much different from ordinary people. Otherwise, the extras in Hengdian
Wouldn’t everyone be a multi-millionaire?
Returning actors' income to a reasonable level will be conducive to the development of China's film and television industry. Otherwise, who will sharpen their heads and work hard? After a pause, Jiang Qiang emphasized: "Especially Butterfly and Zhou Xuan, they both
I spent a lot of money and energy to recruit them, and we must give such valuable talents generous treatment."
To be honest, in addition to money, Jiang Qiang also used means to lure these two most popular female stars from Shanghai to Shandong. Jiang Qiang worked hard to poach people, not for any evil intentions, but mainly for the sake of
Of course, there are also some small factors of "chasing stars" in terms of box office and profitability.
"Jiang Qiang, what you said makes sense, then I'll listen to you!" Chen Mingzhu nodded habitually. In her eyes, what Jiang Qiang said is a golden rule. Even if it is wrong, she must be firm.
Execution. "Don't worry, I know what's going on!"
Jiang Qiang cast an affirmative look, and then said: "In addition to film production, you can also gradually get into music production. Records are also a big piece of cake. We must seize the opportunity to become bigger and stronger. Wait for a while,
We also need to hire more foreigners to be the protagonists and make movies that suit foreigners' tastes and values.
Our country's market is still too small, and the foreign market, especially the United States, is our focus! We strive to develop our studio into a world-renowned film company in three to five years.
It will come rolling on its own, and you can't stop it.
As for the film studio, you don't have to do everything yourself and cultivate a team that can take on big responsibilities as soon as possible. You only need to manage the management." Since Chen Mingzhu likes to work in this industry, Jiang Qiang simply continues to increase the burden and inculcate management concepts.
and values. "Well, I understand, Brother Jiang, you will have to teach me more in the future!"
Chen Mingzhu listened and memorized very seriously, as if she were still a primary school student. Jiang Qiang laughed mischievously. If it hadn't been for broad daylight, he might have entered the adult teaching mode. After taking a short break after lunch, Chen Mingzhu took the script
We arrived at the film studio excitedly.
At this time, Yang Hansheng, Ying Yunwei, Hong Shen, Butterfly, Zhou Xuan, Yang Huimin, Li Feng, Yan Caixue, Qiu Dan, Xuan Yishi and others who had received the notice had already gathered together and were waiting for Chen Mingzhu to come in front of them.
to host the meeting.
"I'm sorry to keep you all waiting for so long! I have called you to a meeting today, and I have some good news to announce to you!" After taking her seat, Chen Mingzhu began to speak, every word was sonorous and powerful, full of confidence, and quite a strong woman.
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Men conquer women by conquering the world, and women conquer the world by conquering men. Although Chen Mingzhu doesn't have much time to start her own business, the man behind her is the controller of this land, so she will naturally not have stage fright when facing anyone. Brief description
After reading the grand blueprint, Chen Mingzhu smiled at Hong Shen, Butterfly, Zhou Xuan, and Yang Huimin:
"The chief executive is very satisfied with our work some time ago. For this reason, the chief executive specifically mentioned you and said that not only will we increase the allocation of filming funds, but we will also significantly increase the actors' remuneration! Do you have anything to think about?
You can speak freely now! As long as it is a reasonable request, we will try our best to satisfy it!"
Yang Hansheng immediately answered: "We are very encouraged by the chairman's words. As long as we have enough funds, we will guarantee to shoot enough excellent films. As for the salary, we are very satisfied now!" Ying Yunwei hurriedly said
Seconded: "Yes! The chief executive has always taken good care of us. Not only can we have food and clothing without worries here, but we can also engage in our most beloved film career. We have nothing to be dissatisfied with!"
Last year, Yang Hansheng and Ying Yunwei became professors of high-density film and television under Jiang Qiang's lobbying. They were also appointed as the director and deputy director of the film company. Their salaries are among the best in the entire defense zone. Now their family members have also taken the job.
I came here and enjoyed Zhaoyuan’s modern living environment. The life was endlessly joyful and beautiful. Naturally, I had no objections. I just raised my hands and feet in approval without saying a word.
Hong Shen, who had just arrived not long ago, also nodded quickly and said: "I have no objection. I also like my current work and living environment very much. I will definitely try my best to write good dramas and make good movies!" Hong Shen was a director during the Republic of China.
Writer, educator, and social activist. In 1912, he was admitted to Tsinghua University. In 1916, he was admitted to the Chemical Engineering Department of Ohio State University. In 1919, he was admitted to the drama training class of Harvard University. He returned to China in 1922 and joined the Drama Association in September 1923.
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After the Anti-Japanese War broke out in 1937, Hong Shen immediately devoted himself to the anti-Japanese torrent. In April 1938, the Third Department of the Political Department of the Military Commission of the National Government was established. Hong Shen served as the chief of the Drama Section, and together with Tian Han, he formed a group of ten anti-enemy groups.
Theater troupe.
In the original history, he committed suicide by taking poison in 1940 due to financial constraints. He was out of danger after rescue. When Jiang Qiang sent people to find him, he was in a difficult situation. With the Shandong Army's prestigious reputation and the promise of a huge sum of money, Hong Shen took him with him without any hesitation.
The whole family came to Zhaoyuan.
"Yes, we are all very satisfied with the living environment here. It is our greatest honor to settle here! We have no objection to the remuneration!" Butterfly, Zhou Xuan, Yang Huimin and others also nodded, although they
There are also high-income people in Hong Kong, but it has always been a colony of the British. They usually have to face too many complex social problems, and it is even difficult to guarantee personal safety and personal freedom.
Now that they have arrived in the Jiaodong Group Army Defense Zone, they no longer feel like they are dependent on others, they no longer have to worry about personal safety, and their living standards are even better than in Hong Kong.
It is easy to enjoy the shade under the big tree. With Chen Mingzhu as the chairman of the film production, it is natural that the wind will blow and the rain will rain. How can anyone be dissatisfied? The faces of the whole room are filled with excited smiles. "It's very exciting."
Well, our film studio will not only produce more excellent anti-war films in the future, but also produce good films that foreigners will also like!
We not only need to change the passive situation in which domestic films in China basically rely on imports and foreigners make our money, but we also need to go out of the country and face the world and make a lot of foreigners' money. In the final analysis, this is also for the glory of the nation and for our country.
Make due contributions to national rejuvenation!”
Seeing everyone's happy and satisfied expressions and listening to the endless praises, Chen Mingzhu felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. After delivering some inspiring official speeches, she said loudly and energetically: "We will celebrate the New Year again in more than a month.
We must seize the time and make two or three more good-looking New Year films. As long as everyone works hard and achieves results, I will give everyone big red envelopes at the end of the year so that everyone can have a good year! Okay, back to business, now I will arrange
Let’s talk about the focus of our recent work…”
"Well! Chairman, please rest assured that we will work hard to ensure that we complete the task according to quality and quantity!" "We have such good conditions and resources. If we can't make a good movie, how can we continue to work in the factory?
Stay and get a high salary!" "Yes! The few movies we are preparing and filming are all very classic and will definitely be completed and released before the Spring Festival!"
Yang Hansheng, Ying Yunwei, Hong Shen and others once again patted their chests and promised, and the actors and actresses were full of yearning and hope. They were not afraid of making too many movies, but they were afraid that they would always be playing supporting roles. "Chairman, when?
Can you consider letting us play a good role?" "Yes, Chairman, we have been in the factory for almost a year, and so far we have only played small characters a few times."
"I'm so envious of the two big stars, Butterfly and Zhou Xuan. They became heroines right from the start, and their pay was several times that of ours!" "Sister Mingzhu, at least you brought us together. Although the acting skills are not very good, but who knows?"
Aren't they all the result of training?" After more than an hour of meeting, Li Feng, Yan Caixue, Qiu Dan, and Xuan Yishi deliberately worked hard and waited slowly until everyone gradually dispersed, then they smiled.
Look at Chen Mingzhu.
These four people are all Chen Mingzhu's best friends, and they are even related to each other. They have always had a good relationship. They were able to work in the film studio that everyone envied as actors because they followed Chen Mingzhu's path, so they often act coquettishly.
Cute and hugging the thigh.
They are not so jealous of Butterfly and Zhou Xuan's high salary. What they are most jealous of is their fame and their ubiquitous fans and star-chasers! "Okay! I knew you were waiting for me here all the time!"
Chen Mingzhu laughed and cursed, and then said with a smile: "I can completely understand your mood, but you still need to be strong. Your personal image is very good, so there is no problem in this aspect. The key is that your acting skills are still lacking, and they need to be polished for a while.
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When you have nothing to do, just read more of the books I gave you and see how others act. As long as your abilities improve, there will definitely be many opportunities! If you want, I can also let you go to the Film and Television Academy for further studies.
, it will be very useful for you to learn more professional courses!”
Chen Mingzhu doesn't want her little sisters to become big stars as they wish, but she has always been strict with herself. If they don't have enough ability, Chen Mingzhu will never blindly employ nepotism. "Okay, there is this sentence.
Just say it!” “The chairman is right, we really need to practice more!” “We will do our best to improve ourselves!”
Li Feng, Yan Caixue and others immediately followed the lead. They did not expect to become protagonists and big stars just a few months after becoming a monk. They were just thinking about "crying children will have milk." Chen Mingzhu was very satisfied.
He nodded and said: "That's right. Our film company's ultimate goal is to develop into a world-renowned film manufacturer, and we will need countless outstanding actors in the future.
As long as you are willing to make progress, I guarantee that you will all become well-known stars, and you will have a lot of honors and wealth by then!" With Jiang Qiang's advice and full support, Chen Mingzhu untied all the knots in her heart, and then
There is no need to look back and forth, I have already made up my mind to enter the film and television industry according to Jiang Qiang's plan.
"Sister Butterfly, Sister Xuan, congratulations to you, there will be a new movie soon!" After walking out of the conference room and following Butterfly and Zhou Xuan back to the lounge, Yang Huimin said with envy: ""Sure enough, gold can be found anywhere.
Shine! You are so amazing. Before a movie is finished, a new script has been prepared for you!
Historically, Yang Huimin once sent the national flag to Sihang Warehouse, and became famous during the screening of "Eight Hundred Heroes". She not only traveled abroad and gave lectures for more than a year, but also became famous after returning to Chongqing.
Many important officials of the Kuomintang met with her. Later, Kong Xiangxi arranged for her to put her name on the list and receive a monthly salary of 500 yuan.
Under the interference of the chairman's wife, Yang Huimin first went to the National Central University to attend school and then went to the Central Technical College to study, but failed. Finally, an American overseas Chinese helped her apply to Columbia University. In order to collect travel expenses, Yang Huimin went directly to Kong Xiangxi and asked for US$3,000.
, while in Hong Kong preparing to transfer to the United States, Yang Huimin met the popular female stars Butterfly and Zhou Xuan.
Three months ago, an action team sent by Jiang Qiang rushed to Hong Kong to lobby them to settle and develop in Zhaoyuan. Out of curiosity and admiration, coupled with an all-conquering money offensive, Yang Huimin gave up her plan to go to the United States without much hesitation.
Chen Boer, who played Yang Huimin in "Eight Hundred Heroes", had already gone to study at the Party School of Yan'an Marxist-Leninist College and was directing the famous anti-fascist drama "Professor Mamen".
Therefore, Jiang Qiang did not go there to poach people. Butterfly said with a smile: "You don't have to worry, you are still young and have plenty of time and opportunities. Didn't the chairman say that our company will further develop and grow and will shoot a large number of different themes?"
of films, and it is possible that more than a dozen films will be shot at the same time.
When the time comes, as long as you have the ability, you won't be afraid of not having the chance to be a heroine!" Zhou Xuan nodded and agreed: "Yes, the living and working environment here is so good, you don't have to worry about public security, war, bullying of men and women, etc., we
Just work with peace of mind!"
Yang Huimin quickly smiled and said: "What Sister Butterfly and Sister Xuan said is absolutely true. Then I will learn a lot from you in the future! You have always been my idols!" After saying that, Yang Huimin clasped her fists and bowed to Butterfly and Zhou Xuan.