rising director

A trace of surprise flashed in Xu Xianhai's eyes, perhaps because Wan Xiaohu was too young, but it was only a flash, and he quickly changed into a smile: "Young people are awesome. Seeing Xiaohu, I feel that I am already old. Xiaohu, Xiaoya , please sit down. What tea do you want?"

"I drink Pu'er." Su Ya said to the waiter.

"I don't care." Wan Xiaohu gave a popular answer.

"Casual is not some kind of tea. Give him a cup of Longjing." It's embarrassing to say casual in a teahouse restaurant, so Su Ya directly ordered a cup for Wan Xiaohu.

While drinking tea and casually chatting about some boring topics, Wan Xiaohu was not in a hurry to get down to business, and Xu Xianhai could hold his breath.Only Su Ya, after waiting for a while, saw that the two elders were still arguing, she immediately started the conversation speechlessly: "Uncle Hai, aren't you planning to release a movie? Director Wan and I filmed "Waiting Alone", you how do you feel?"

"Uncle Hai must sell noodles for the movie you Suya invested in. How about it, director Xiaohu, Uncle Hai is a veteran and has been in the movie sales business for many years. Xiaoya has already told me about the script of "Waiting Alone" Yes, it’s not bad, the storyline is a bit weaker, but it’s a bit more comical. I’ll give you a high price, 100 million, and get all the distribution rights, what do you think?” Xu Xianhai said casually.

Wan Xiaohu put down his teacup and asked, "The copyright sold to the movie channel doesn't count?"

"I don't want the copyright of the movie channel. Of course, you can't sell it to the movie channel during the year's release period. It has to be delayed until the next year."

Su Ya looked at Wan Xiaohu. 100 million distribution rights, 100 million movie channels, add up to 200 million, and the entire investment is only 50, which is still very cost-effective.

Wan Xiaohu touched his chin, hesitating. 100 million sold the copyright, which is not a lot, but he felt a little too little. The movie "Waiting Alone" was regarded as an excellent work in 2000. Even if it couldn't enter the cinema, it would be released on DVD, and the sales would not be too bad.

In particular, the school also supported a place to participate in the College Student Film Festival for the films filmed by students.Wan Xiaohu believes that after the promotion of the College Student Film Festival, the word-of-mouth and popularity of "Waiting Alone" will be greatly improved, and there will be no shortage of buyers at that time.

Now it is sold for 100 million, which is not worth it.

"Actually, I didn't expect to sell the distribution rights so soon. After all, the movie hasn't been shot yet. In the future, we will have a film festival for college students to participate in, which will be very good for the promotion of the movie. Manager Xu, I think 100 million is worth it. Some are too low." Wan Xiaohu had confidence in the movie and decided to reject the offer.

Xu Xianhai frowned, and his voice faded a little: "Director Xiaohu, are you sure you heard it right? Is 100 million still low? Xiaoya said that the total investment of this movie may not exceed 50. And you all For a newcomer, the actor is a student, the director is also a student, and he still uses DV to shoot, the market prospect is very risky. 100 million, a lot."

"I understand Manager Xu's considerations. Yes, we are indeed a young crew, and everyone is a newcomer. But making a movie is not about building a house. You need veterans to build a house. What you need to make a movie is creativity and sincerity. Old filmmakers can Make movies that cannot be sold, new filmmakers can also make blockbuster movies, I am very confident in my movie "Waiting Alone"."

After Wan Xiaohu finished speaking, he drank a sip of tea and lived a new life. The biggest change was that he became more confident and calm.Wan Xiaohu has never been a person without talent, otherwise he would not have been admitted to the Directing Department of Beidian with excellent grades, but he has always lacked a kind of confidence and courage, so he will be very depressed in the future.

Not now, his confidence and courage, it can be said that no director can be stronger than him!

Coupled with his own talent, Wan Xiaohu has no reason to belittle himself.

"Waiting Alone", 100 million to buy the distribution rights, not enough, not enough!

Looking at Wan Xiaohu who was sitting firmly like a mountain, Xu Xianhai didn't know whether to be angry or to laugh. He looked at Su Ya, who drank tea silently, as if he had given the initiative to Wan Xiaohu to take the lead.Laughing, Xu Xianhai drank a big sip of tea, and then exaggeratedly said: "Young people, self-confidence is a good thing. I admire confident young people. But over-confidence is called arrogance. I don't know if a DV filmed Movies, what is worth spending a lot of money on?"

"As long as the content is well done, there is no essential difference whether it is shot on DV or film. There are countless examples of DV movies abroad. Do you know that "The Blair Witch" was just released last year and has already surpassed 2.5 million dollars worldwide. The audience sees the story, not the film."

"Haha, this is the best joke I've ever heard. Do you think "Waiting Alone" can be compared with "The Blair Witch"?" Xu Xianhai laughed.

"It can't be compared, but you can't belittle yourself." Wan Xiaohu still maintained a calm posture.

Xu Xianhai's smile gradually faded, and his tone became stiff: "Director Xiaohu, do you know why I came here today? In fact, I have no interest in "Waiting Alone". One million is a birthday present for Xiaoya. However, since you said it, I will be more generous. One million is not enough, so 100 million, are you satisfied?"

Su Ya couldn't sit still anymore, and quickly said: "Uncle Hai, friendship is friendship, and business is business. I feel sorry for Uncle Hai saying that."

Wan Xiaohu smiled: "Manager Xu, in terms of business, I hope that the distribution rights of "Waiting Alone" can be traded fairly. If Boss Xu intends to give Su Ya a gift, then I will not speak, Su Ya Ya is an investor and producer, and how to deal is her business. I just come here to set a price for my film. Also, I don’t like this way, it feels like it’s belittling my film.”

"What qualifications do you have to think that "Waiting Alone" is a movie worth 100 million yuan?" Xu Xianhai stood up, each 1.8 meters tall, looking down at Wan Xiaohu.

"Uncle Hai, isn't that too much?"

"Xiaoya, it's not Uncle Hai talking about you. It's fine if you invest in a newcomer. It's just for fun. But this newcomer is too ungrateful. Uncle Hai has to preach to him for you... Make a movie, that's you Can such a 20-year-old Maotouxiao be able to play around? Let alone 100 million, your trash movie can be sold for 50. I, Xu Xianhai, crawled out of the capital by myself. Do you know why I don’t want the copyright of the movie channel? , because Yang won’t buy it at all! Calling you director Xiaohu is giving you a big face, don’t push your nose and give it to your face!”

Wan Xiaohu finally understood why later generations had never heard of Xu Xianhai in the entertainment industry.

With his short-sighted words today, the film industry is not something he can handle.

"Producer Su, I can't decide how you're going to sell the rights, but I'm sure that "Waiting Alone" will shine at the college student film festival. I hope you can wait until after the festival before considering the sale. I still If you want to hurry back and continue filming, I will say goodbye first.”

Wan Xiaohu didn't get too angry. In terms of mental age, he is over 30. Even if he can't make the mountain collapse in front of him without changing his face, he can learn to be calm about honor and disgrace.

Leaving the chair, Wan Xiaohu smiled at Xu Xianhai again: "I don't really like the title 'Director Xiaohu', no matter what it is. Those who are familiar call me Director Wan, and those who are not, call me Wan Xiaohu. I think this is acceptable. "

0021【Take you to be unlucky】

Leaving Xinyuanzhuang Tea House, Wan Xiaohu planned to go back to the set directly, but this is an alley, there are no taxis, so he needs to walk to the side of the road to hail a taxi.

To be honest, Wan Xiaohu doesn't care whether "Waiting Alone" can be sold. With the college student film festival as the stage, it is very easy to find buyers.As for Xu Xianhai, there is no need to get angry with him, or to say harsh words, saying that I will be more powerful in the future, and you just wait to be slapped in the face.

When it was time to slap Xu Xianhai's face, Wan Xiaohu didn't need to tell him.

Walking in the alley with his hands in his pockets, Wan Xiaohu's pace was still so calm and steady, even being looked down upon by others could not shake his inner strength at the moment.

"Di Di!"

A car horn sounded from behind, Wan Xiaohu turned around and saw Su Ya's Volkswagen.

"boarding."

Su Ya poked her head out of the car window and shouted.

After getting into the car, Wan Xiaohu looked at Su Ya curiously: "Aren't you going to continue discussing business with Xu Xianhai?"

"You're gone, what else am I talking about. I don't know how to price a movie."

Wan Xiaohu smiled awkwardly: "I'm sorry, what I did just now was a bit impolite, and I didn't think about leaving it alone. But I just feel that there is no point in sitting down any longer. I don't want to regard "Waiting Alone" as a A favor, tossing it around. It's not my style."

"I figured it out. You really like to be serious. Xu Xianhai is my dad's old subordinate. He was the first one. Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken off his military uniform and gone to sea to do business. Don't take what he said to heart." Well, that's just how he is, and my dad doesn't like him either."

"Don't take it to heart."

"Really not?"

"Of course, do you think I seem to care about it?"

Su Ya laughed: "You are interesting, don't you just say that young people are young and energetic, why are you not angry at all when you are despised by Xu Xianhai, are you really pretending?"

"Have you heard of the Hehe Erxian?"

"No. Don't change the subject."

Wan Xiaohu said with a smile: "The two immortals of Hehe are Han Shan and Shide, two eminent Buddhist monks. One day Han Shan asked Shide: 'There are people in the world who slander me, bully me, insult me, laugh at me, despise me, despise me, hate me, and lie to me. , How should I deal with it?", Shide replied: "Just bear him, let him, let him, avoid him, bear him, respect him, ignore him, stay for a few more years, just watch him.". "

"Come on, you really have such deep cultivation as the master?" Su Ya smiled and despised.

"It's better to bully the white-bearded man than to bully the young and poor. One day, the dragon will wear the phoenix, and don't believe that the pants will be holed forever." Wan Xiaohu replied in Cantonese.

"That's good, I'll see, after a few years, if you fly up the branches and become a phoenix."

"Don't wait a few years. After "Waiting Alone", you will see that the most potential director in Xinguo has been born."

"Go ahead and brag about it. The more you brag, the more I feel that you are very good at pretending. Tell me about you, are you still a college student?"

Wan Xiaohu tilted his head and looked at Su Ya: "Actually, I feel that you don't look like a college student. Do you come out to open your own store or company when you are a freshman? Is it so easy to make money now?" In his heart, Wan Xiaohu added, either the family gave you money to play, or you are the reborn one.