Shui Qianyu became anxious when he saw their appearance.
She poked Shen Huan with her hand, "Is there anything you can do?"
"Yes." Shen Huan said with a smile.
Everyone looked at Shen Huan, saw his playful smile, and shook their heads in disappointment.
No one can do anything. What ideas can a child like him come up with
Shen Huan ignored them and asked, "When is the nearest international film festival? Where is it?"
"Of course it's the Busan International Film Festival in September. You..." Shi Liyou paused mid-sentence, "You... Xiaohuan, are you planning to let "Love Letter" participate?"
"Isn't it possible?" Shen Huan asked.
"Yes! Of course you can!!" Ding Lun reacted. He slapped the table and said: "With such a good script as "Love Letter", you will definitely gain a lot from going to such a very literary and artistic film festival!"
"As long as we make a name for ourselves at the Busan International Film Festival, domestic film companies and theaters will definitely be willing to distribute it! Domestic audiences will also look forward to watching it." Shi Liyou also said, "Xiao Huan, you are really awesome You are brave and confident!"
Everyone knows his underlying words.
Shen Huan has such strong confidence that he dares to let "Love Letter" participate in the Busan International Film Festival!
But Zhu Mei, who had read the script dozens of times, was equally confident at this time: "Okay! Let's do it! If we can't find someone to help distribute it after we finish filming, then we will go to Busan!"
She was also prepared.
Once the filming is completed and the film is finished, it can be shown to theaters.
It would be best if they are willing to arrange films. If the number of films arranged is not satisfactory, the Busan International Film Festival is the best place to make a name for yourself.
"Then let's take action as soon as possible!" Shui Qingshan nodded and said, "Amei, hurry up and make a budget. I will prepare the funds here. It doesn't matter if it's more. Your senior brother still has a lot of capital. .”
"You can't afford it." Zhu Mei shook her head and said, "I also have a house in Huajing. I bought it three years ago. It has increased a lot now. I used it as a mortgage for a loan of at least 3 million."
"Three million is just an approximate number. Apart from filming, you don't have to pay for going to Tai Chi Country to promote? It always costs money to eat, drink and have sex with a group of people, right?" Shui Qingshan said: "Let's do it this way. If you don't want to, then we will be alone. Half of it, each person contributes 3 million, so it can be used more generously, and the production can be more refined."
"Well, yes!" Zhu Mei thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, "I won't take the director's salary this time. Let's see if we can sell it for money in the future!"
Filmmakers, even directors of artistic films, also hope to have more budget funds, so that they can have more room for maneuver.
"Sister Mei, I don't need to pay you a salary this time. Anyway, I got so much money before. It doesn't matter if I don't get paid for a movie." Ding Lun said: "I'm the same as you and Xiao Huan. I'll wait until I make money to get my share. !”
"Me too." Shi Liyou said, "Sister Mei, you don't need to say more. Lao Ding and I used to get more, and this time we can get a share. But those old guys who follow us still have to support their families. , so they still have to give it as normal.”
Zhu Mei didn't say much, but patted the two of them, "Old Ding, Xiao Shi, I won't say any more gratitude. Sister Mei, having you two as good partners in my life is the greatest luck in my career!"
Several people looked at each other and smiled, showing an indescribable tacit understanding.
"Sister Mei, you don't have to be so sensational." After laughing, Shi Liyou said: "A literary giant of Teacher Chu's level can be so confident and determined to receive dividends. If we choose to receive dividends, we may be able to get more. "
Zhu Mei smiled and shook her head.
It is well known that it is difficult to make money in literary and artistic films, and even across the world, there is no good solution.
That is to say, a market like the United States has developed to a very high level, so in addition to the box office, literary and artistic films also have various video tapes, DVDs, copyrights, etc., which can ensure that literary and artistic films can make money.
Most of the other countries, even Japan and Tai Chi, which also like literary films, cannot escape the law of losing money and making money.
Occasionally, you can make twice as much money by releasing a movie, which is amazing.
Therefore, for the movie "Love Letter", it is really a bit of a stretch to talk about how much money it will make from dividends.
Her biggest hope is that "Love Letter" can win a few awards and break even at the box office, which is enough.
Shen Huan did not tell them about his judgment. Firstly, there were still many changes in the world. Secondly, saying it too early would make people feel that he was speaking out.
But regarding winning the award, not only Shen Huan, but also Zhu Mei and the others had no doubts.
"If we want to attend the Busan International Film Festival at the end of September, we must seize the time even more." After talking about this, Zhu Mei returned to the front, "It is now late July, and we will try to get there next Monday the 28th. Turn it on, how about it?”
She was asking about Ding Lun and Shi Liyou.
These two are not only responsible for photography and costume and scene design, but they are also her best assistants and are responsible for many preparations for the crew.
Therefore, the two of them will earn much more per movie than other members of the team.
"Well, there is no problem here in Lin'an. I have already found a school and a house." Shi Liyou said.
"I will take a plane to the mountainous area of Sichuan today to coordinate with the local shepherds and finalize this matter." Ding Lun said without hesitation.
"Aunt Mei." Shen Huan had a problem, "Xu Dong gave up the role of Ye Mao, who else can we find? His role is not light."
Not only is it not light.
Ye Mao basically runs through the entire film.
He is always with the heroine, comforting her, accompanying her, and untying her heart. He is a very gentle and warm man, and he also plays a very important role.
"I have already thought about it this afternoon. I will find another junior fellow from our Shanghai Opera." Zhu Mei said, "His name is Guo Hang. He is a very good actor. Apart from his lack of fame, he has no other shortcomings."
"Ah?" Ding Lun said in surprise: "Hangzi? That's great! It's time for him to have such an opportunity!"
Shi Liyou nodded from the side, obviously appreciating this actor.
Shen Huan didn't know who Guo Hang was, but then Ding Lun told him about Guo Hang's experience.
Guo Hang, 30 years old, after graduating from Shanghai Opera, due to various reasons, could not even find an acting job, so he had to work as a sidekick in a drama troupe for three years.
Then he finally got the opportunity to act, and he worked as a bit player for four years without getting a significant supporting role.
Zhu Mei had collaborated with Guo Hang before, and in a 12-second scene, Guo Hang performed so brilliantly that Zhu Mei and the crew were amazed and left a deep impression.
Now that Xu Dong has withdrawn, the crew is composed of actors who are not well-known anyway, and the film companies have stopped investing money anyway. If Guo Hang joins, no one will be picky anymore!
Shen Huan had the same idea after hearing this.
Damn it!
Now we basically rely on the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled to dominate the country!