Seclusion in the Entertainment Industry

Not only does Chen Feng have confidence in himself, but many people in the industry also have great confidence in Chen Feng.

Thanks to Zheng Yugang's matchmaking, the company that helped distribute and promote "Crazy Stone" last time received a 10% investment share in "Infernal Affairs". The other party was very optimistic about this new movie, because "Crazy Stone" has already It proves that Chen Feng's project can make a lot of money. If you participate in an investment now, you may reap huge returns in the future.

Chen Feng and Xu Tailang also feel relatively reassured about this. After all, they have experience in cooperation, and the other party does have some influence in the distribution field. Letting the other party participate will be more conducive to the distribution and scheduling of the later film releases.

In addition to the distribution company, there are three or four well-known domestic theater chain systems and a relatively well-known media company that share the remaining 15% of the investment share. These people participated. Although the share they took away was not large, However, sufficient guarantees have been made for the future release, promotion, promotion and scheduling of the film.

As for directors Liu Qiangwei and Mai Zizhao, Chen Feng originally intended to give them a corresponding share based on the final box office performance, just like Ni Hao did at the beginning. Although the share ratio will not be high, as long as the movie does well at the box office, the final profit will be very considerable.

However, Liu Qiangwei himself was a little hesitant. He had just arrived in the northern entertainment industry and he didn't know much about everything here. What he got was the most reliable, so in the end he chose a fixed salary.

Liu Qiangwei and Mai Zizhao took away a total of three million.

This price is considered a high salary in the industry, but the combination of Liu Qiangwei and Mai Zizhao is indeed worth this price, so Chen Feng happily agreed to their request.

Even Chen Feng was a little happy because he believed that the box office performance of "Infernal Affairs" would definitely be good. Three million was actually not much compared to the final box office of the movie.

Anyway, this was Liu Qiangwei's own request, and everyone was happy before the movie was released.

Mai Zizhao was actually a bit regretful. He really wanted to follow the plan provided by Chen Feng and get money based on the final box office results, but Liu Qiangwei disagreed. He stubbornly wanted to get a fixed salary, which is also his usual character habit.

"Qiangzi, what if... our movie becomes a big hit in the future and the box office performance is very high, which is much higher than our current salary of three million, what will we do then?" Mai Zizhao tried to persuade Liu Qiangwei.

However, Liu Qiangwei remained unmoved.

"Haha, you only think about making money, so why don't you think about what if the film loses? By then, let alone three million, I'm afraid I won't get any money at all."

"How can you compensate!" Mai Zizhao shook his head helplessly: "Just based on my script,

With your leadership and the cast of the film, how can it be possible to lose! Don't you trust me? Don’t trust yourself? "

Liu Qiangwei shook his head: "No, I trust myself very much. I will definitely be able to make this film well!"

"Then why did you..."

"I can make a good film, but that doesn't mean it will be successful at the box office. When I was in the South, this kind of thing never happened. A good film that I worked so hard to make failed at the box office. This kind of thing Not uncommon.”

As Liu Qiangwei spoke, the corners of his eyes twitched a few times. It was obvious that he remembered something that was not wonderful.

Mai Zizhao sighed. He knew Liu Qiangwei's character very well. Once he made a decision, it would be difficult to change.

However, Mai Zizhao still feels a little regretful. After all, he and Chen Feng revised the script of "Infernal Affairs" together, and he is still very confident in the movie.

"The entertainment industry here in the north is different from that in the south... Chen Feng's last film "Crazy Stone" was not as good as this "Infernal Affairs" in terms of investment and production. That film was a hit, and even more What about our "Infernal Affairs"? I always feel that this new film may do better!"

After listening to Mai Zizhao's words, Liu Qiangwei was silent for a moment and said slowly: "I understand what you mean... But, I have no choice..."

Although Liu Qiangwei is also a well-known director in the southern entertainment industry and has made many films, his financial situation has not been very good in recent years. Due to some special events at home, he is now relatively short of money.

"If this film really does hit the box office, I might make more money, but if it loses money at the box office, I might not even get 1.5 million. So, in my current situation, I I can afford the result of high box office but not getting more share, but I can’t afford the result of not getting 1.5 million.”

"So, I chose to take a fixed amount of money first."

After finishing speaking, Liu Qiangwei was silent for a moment and then said to Mai Zizhao: "You can go to Chen Feng to sign another contract without being tied to me. Our situations are different after all."

Seeing that Liu Qiangwei had made up his mind, Mai Zizhao sighed helplessly.

"Well, I understand what you think. Maybe this is right for you... As for signing another contract... there is no need. Just go with what you think."

…

Although Liu Qiangwei and Mai Zizhao only received a fixed director's salary, they were still very focused and serious after they started working. They also tried their best when filming, striving to make the film the best.

After all, no matter what, as long as the film is completed, even if it does not make any money, it can still accumulate fame and popularity, which are more valuable intangible assets.

Especially Liu Qiangwei, who has rich experience in directing, and with the cooperation of screenwriter Mai Zizhao, he already knows the drama "Infernal Affairs" well, and has even drawn all the storyboards for each shot. out.

Chen Feng had seen Liu Qiangwei's storyboard script, and the storyboard shots he drew by himself actually looked pretty good, just like a comic strip that could be connected very smoothly.

"Have you studied comics?" Chen Feng asked curiously.

Liu Qiangwei shook his head.

"I haven't learned it before, but I had to draw storyboards when making a movie. The more I practice, the more I learn from myself."

Well, it seems that no matter what you do, as long as you work hard, you can do it well.

Chen Feng browsed Liu Qiangwei's split-shot script for a while. Most of the shots were similar to the scenes in Chen Feng's mind. He had to sigh that a director is still a director after all. What he imagined after reading the script was actually the same as his own dream. The finished film that I have seen in the world is very close.

Seeing these sub-shots, Chen Feng felt even more relieved. At least the director had a plan in mind, and the things he shot were more secure.

…

The shooting speed of "Infernal Affairs" was faster than Chen Feng expected.

Because many scenes were shot in the urban area of ​​Kyoto. In such a big city, it is impossible to delay filming for too long, so some scenes must be shot quickly.

Fortunately, Liu Qiangwei and Mai Zizhao are both experienced in filming, and they mobilized and controlled the crew very well.

Even if there are some very complex scenes, they can always arrange them in the shortest time and then quickly shoot the necessary shots.

This high-intensity and high-quality shooting method is actually a legacy of the golden age of film and television in the southern entertainment industry. Although it is very busy and tiring, it must be said that the efficiency is very high.

Moreover, due to venue arrangements, the crew went to Longteng Building to shoot the most exciting scene in the movie on the third day of filming!

It was the scene where Chen Yongren saw his boss, Officer Huang, fall from the building.

Chen Yongren, played by Chen Hui, had to watch Officer Huang, played by Huang Zesheng, die in front of him at this moment. He had to use his eyes and body movements to show that kind of shock in just a few seconds. Feeling helpless, confused and frightened.

This is a big test for actors.

Moreover, because the crew has only been filming for three days, most people have not yet fully immersed themselves in their respective roles. At this moment, it is understandable how difficult it is for Chen Hui to star in such a scene.

But Chen Hui is the best actor after all, and his acting skills are unparalleled. After trying three or four times on the day of filming, director Liu Qiangwei decisively shouted "Click" on the fifth time!

"OK, this one is passed!"

Even Chen Feng, who had been watching from the side, felt a little incredible.

However, when he came to the monitor and watched the picture playback on the screen, Chen Feng took a breath of cold air.

Like, so similar!

No, maybe it can't be said to be like... it should be said to be perfect synchronization!

After all, Chen Hui, as a person from this world, must have never seen the film in Chen Feng's dream world. When he acted, he acted completely according to his own ideas, so in this case, the two time and space The two actors in the movie actually achieved amazing synchronization, which is incredible.

After watching the footage, Chen Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Zhehua, who was following him, let out a long sigh.

Chen Hui's acting skills are so incredible, then...will he be able to act opposite Chen Hui well by then?

I'm afraid I will be completely crushed by then.

Feeling Lin Zhehua's uneasiness behind him, Chen Feng turned around and patted him on the shoulder.

"What does it feel like?"

Lin Zhehua pursed his lips: "I feel that I am too weak...I am afraid that I will hold back the crew..."

Chen Feng shook his head: "This feeling is wrong. Shouldn't it be Chen Hui who inspired your fighting spirit and made you want to play on the same stage with him? Only by constantly cooperating with better actors can you yourself constantly improving."

After listening to Chen Feng's words, Lin Zhehua nodded, but his face was still depressed.

Everyone knows the truth, but when it comes to actually going into battle, everyone's heart will still be full of fear.

After all, Lin Zhehua is now facing Chen Hui, an actor of the best actor level. Just from the momentum, Lin Zhehua feels that he is really not good enough.

To be honest, the look in Chen Hui's eyes just now made him feel that he would never be able to surpass him in his lifetime.

This kind of pressure is really great!