Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 192 The Empress of China wraps up and releases

"What? Hubby, you passed?"

When Cui Yuxia heard this, she couldn't believe it at first, but then she laughed happily.

In the end, she actually covered her mouth and sobbed.

Xin Yukun saw his wife crying and laughing.

I know that although she usually seems to support me, the psychological pressure must be as great as mine.

So he repeated himself:
"Yes, honey, I passed! I've already signed the contract! And there's a 30 signing bonus!"

"Hubby, you're amazing. I'm so proud of you!"

"Hubby, tell me how you got through."

After a woman calms down, she still likes to listen to gossip.

So Xin Yukun told Cui Yuxia everything about the interview and signing.

It also focuses on describing the appearance of Teacher Zuibai and the evaluation and encouragement given to him.

Just when he mentioned the signing fee of 30 yuan, Xin Yukun's cell phone rang unexpectedly.

A text message came from the bank, indicating that 30 yuan had arrived.

Xin Yukun even counted a few zeros until he was sure it was correct.

He immediately showed it to his wife.

Cui Yuxia didn't expect Zuibai Entertainment to act so quickly. It only took half an hour.

The signing bonus has already been received.

It's really uncomfortable to work with this kind of company.

When the two saw the 30 yuan arrive in their account, they were instantly overwhelmed with happiness.

Cui Yuxia hugged her cell phone tightly, as if it was her most precious treasure.

"Wife, I won't cook tonight. I'll take you out for a big dinner!"

"it is good!"

"I'll transfer all the money to you."

"No, I'll leave it with you. After dinner, I'll take you to the mall to buy some clothes."

"From now on, you'll be Director Xin, and you'll be working with Teacher Zuibai. It wouldn't be good if it was too shabby."

"Okay, honey, I'll do as you say."

"Thank you, wife! I couldn't have done it without your support!"

Xin Yukun could finally say this to his wife frankly.

I have wanted to say this for too long.

It’s been 10 years, not just for my own film dream.

What’s more, those who have always supported me finally saw the light.

Cheng Xi also did so immediately after signing the contract.

The final results of the "Young Director Support Program" were announced.

Zuibai Studio and Zuibai Entertainment also immediately forwarded the post.

【Drunk White:
The three-month "Young Director Support Program" has finally come to an end.

Thank you to all netizens for your support and thank you to the 5889 outstanding directors for your submissions.

After the final review by the organizing committee judges, the six directors who were shortlisted, signed contracts and received support funds are ranked by age:
Xin Shuang, Wen Muye, Xin Yukun, Liu Jiangjiang, Chen Yifu (Treasure Island), Shao Yihui (female).

Welcome them to join the Zuibai family! We also look forward to them bringing you great works!

@Zuibai Studio@Zuibai Entertainment@Youku@Sohu@】

As soon as the news came out, netizens started discussing it.

I cheer for the director I support to be selected and feel sorry for those who are not.

I've seen their short film, but what are their origins? Could anyone tell me more about them?

[Congratulations to Zuibai Entertainment for adding 6 more strong players. Honestly, I'm really greedy for that 500 million!]

[There are both men and women, from the mainland and the islands, the distribution is pretty even!]

[5889 people submitted their work and only 6 were selected in the end. Are you sisters really so picky? ]

The next day, at the Zuibai Entertainment Company office.

Cheng Xi held a small meeting with the six directors who were shortlisted yesterday.

If we were to make the arrangements, we would first merge the six directors into the original content department to form a director team.

"As for the six of you, the first one will receive professional training first, and the second one will be divided into two batches and take turns to study with me on the set of 'The Empress of China'."

"Finally, regarding your support fund, it will be in place within a year."

"Whoever writes or finds a script that passes my review first within this year can get paid and start filming first."

Xin Yukun, Wen Muye and others watched the young boss in front of them talking.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

After all, although they were finally shortlisted, few of them were professionally trained.

I have never worked on any large-scale film or television dramas.

It can be said that he is a rookie.

As soon as they sign the contract, they can learn from a talented director, and they will definitely be very willing to do so.

As for the support fund, it is definitely not given out casually. Without the script, you cannot shoot even if you get the money.

So everyone can understand this and is also eager to get a good book out as soon as possible so that they can show their talents.

"Wen Muye, Xin Yukun, and Chen Yifu, the three of you, get ready and come with me to Hengdian in two days."

"Xin Shuang, Liu Jiangjiang, and Shao Yihui, you three are not from professional backgrounds. The company has arranged a month of professional training courses for you."

"Filmmaking is a systematic project. First learn and lay a solid foundation. There will be many opportunities in the future."

"I won't say much else. Now that I've joined the Zuibai family, I hope everyone will work hard together, grow with the company, and bring better works to the audience."

After Cheng Xi said this, the six directors applauded and nodded in agreement.

"Wentao, take them to the original content department to report first."

"Okay, boss."

Two days later, when Cheng Xi brought Wen Muye and the other two back to the set of "The Empress of China".

Zhang Mingzhong, Fan Binbin and the crew all gave us a warm welcome.

Cheng Xi also introduced the three of them to everyone.

"Congratulations, Director Cheng. After reading your Weibo post, I realized our team has grown stronger."

"Thank you, Sister Binbin. We came here this time so that they can learn from the crew."

"Director Zhang, has the filming been going smoothly lately?"

"It went smoothly. Everything was done according to the director's instructions. You can take a look at the footage when you have time."

"No need, I trust Director Zhang's filming."

When Zhang Mingzhong heard what Cheng Xi said, he also smiled naively.

Next, Cheng Xi took over the director's baton again and returned to the intense and orderly filming.

"Silent Witness" was released on March 3, with a box office of 12 million on the first day.

This result is better than "Life Events" and "The Banquet".

Zhang Fanfan gave Cheng Xi the good news.

The crew members also congratulated Cheng Xi.

On March 3, the crew of "The Empress of China" began filming the famous scene where Li Zhi brought Wu Mei Niang out to be named Zhaoyi.

Despite having a high fever, Fan Binbin still insisted on filming.

"No one can let you leave me!"

The movie "Never Expected" was released on April 4, with a box office of 1 million on the first day.

Fan Binbin and Zhang Mingzhong congratulated Cheng Xi again.

I also called Reba to congratulate her on the great start of her first movie!

"Reba, I hope your first movie box office will exceed 100 million!"

When Reba heard this, she knew her brother was being stubborn, so she burst out laughing.

On April 4, the crew began filming the famous scene of Wu Meiniang ascending the throne.

This scene mobilized more than 500 extras, and it should be the crew's largest scene in the Qin Palace.

When Wu Zetian heard everyone kneeling down and shouting "Long live the emperor", she couldn't help but ask the eunuchs around her with emotion.

Wu Zetian (Fan Binbin):

"Where are my enemies?"

"died."

“Where are my friends?”

“He’s dead too.”

“Where are my husband and children?”

"Except for Prince Luling and Prince Xiang, they are all gone."

At this time, Wu Zetian thought about how she entered the palace as a little talent at the age of 16 and became the first female emperor of China.

Every friend, enemy and loved one you meet.

Most of them died in the struggle and the passage of time.

I was filled with emotions all of a sudden.

This big scene took two days to shoot and was finally completed with great difficulty.

On April 4, "The Empress of China" reshot the last shot, and Cheng Xi announced the completion of the filming!
Excited cheers came from the Qin Palace.

Fan Binbin actually hugged Cheng Xi in front of everyone.

"Thank you, Director Xiao Cheng, you did it."

"Thank you too, Sister Binbin."

After more than 4 months and more than 100 days of filming, the crew is finally done!

After the filming of "Empress Wu" was completed, Cheng Xi returned to Yanjing without stopping.

Arrange post-production, music, dubbing and editing, etc.

The best music teacher in the field of TV dramas was invited to compose the music, and he also contributed a song called "Wordless Monument".

In the later period, we will still cooperate with the original Tiangong Kaihua.

As for editing, Cheng Xi hired four editors to assist him in the editing work this time.

Because the workload is too heavy and there is too much material.

Cheng Xi first edited the first ten episodes and told everyone about his editing requirements.

Let everyone edit a preliminary version of the next 70 episodes.

When the 20th episode was edited, Mango TV and Yanjing TV contacted me to discuss viewing and purchasing the film.

Cheng Xi couldn't help but sigh:
There is really no impenetrable wall in this industry, and my progress is strictly controlled by them.

So Cheng Xi didn't hide it anymore.

After a day's rest, I went directly to the door with the 20 edited episodes to discuss the price.

Manager Zou of Yanjing TV Station and Director Nie of the film purchasing department of Mango TV Station are old friends.

Through the introduction of Mr. Zeng, Yanjing TV purchased the first round of "Beginning" for 80 per episode, and it turned out to be a huge hit.

In the second round, Mango TV paid a high premium of 150 million per episode to buy the second round of fire-fighting, and the average ratings reached more than 2 points.

Therefore, they all have high hopes for Zuibai's new drama "The Empress of China".

Mango station.

Director Nie first exchanged pleasantries with Cheng Xi. The last time he bought "The Beginning", Cheng Xi was still a new TV drama director.

He is now a film director with a box office of 6 million.

Some time ago, he also launched a massive "Youth Film Support Plan", and has become a leader among young directors.

So Director Nie didn't dare to underestimate Cheng Xi like he did last time.

Director Nie: "Director Cheng, isn't 150 million per episode a bit too much?"

"Although the unit price is the same as the original, 'Empress of China' has 80 episodes in total, and the total price is 1.2 million yuan. I don't think our station can approve such a large amount of funds."

Cheng Xi: "The price is not expensive. The first round of the 10 new Three Kingdoms was sold to four companies for a total of 4 million per episode, which is more expensive than mine."

Cheng Xi had already expected that the TV station would say it was expensive, which is also human nature.

With a cost of 1.1 million yuan, you can generally make a profit if you can sell at 6% of the cost price in the first round.

It is normal for Mango TV to find it difficult to accept that the movie sold 1.2 million yuan right from the start.

So Cheng Xi had no choice but to continue analyzing the pie:
Cheng Xi: "This number of episodes actually has its advantages. As long as the quality is good, the audience will accumulate more and more, and the ratings will continue to rise."

"Director Nie, you've seen the film, what do you think?"

Director Nie: "Well, the storytelling perspective is very good. Although it is still a palace intrigue, Wu Zetian's palace intrigue is indeed more eye-catching. The scenes are bigger and the costumes are more exquisite, not to mention that it was directed by Director Cheng himself."

Cheng Xi: "This is the price. 150 million for the first round. Instead of buying a few dramas with average ratings, why not buy this one? I'm confident it will be a hit, and the TV station will be flooded with advertising fees."

Doing business is all about making empty promises, and Cheng Xi thinks everything he says is true.

As long as there are no major deviations, it is almost certain that this drama will become a hit.

After talking with Mango TV, Cheng Xi was invited to Yanjing TV Station to discuss cooperation on "The Empress of China" with Manager Zou.

The result of the discussion is almost the same as that of Mango TV.

Although the price of a single episode is not excessive, the total of 1.2 million is indeed a bit scary.

If it's a 20-episode TV series, and you spend million to buy it, then it's a flop.

But if the 80-episode TV series fails, it would be equivalent to four series failing in a row.

Moreover, Cheng Xi did not want to engage in any ratings betting, nor would he accept the show being canceled midway.

Now the three parties are stuck here.

But Cheng Xi was not in a hurry, because the post-production was not finished anyway.

Some are patiently waiting.

So Cheng Xi continued to work on the film while waiting for responses from both companies.

During this period, many other TV stations came to inquire about the price, but they were all shocked when they heard the offer of 1.2 million.

There was no further follow-up.

When they edited to episode 50, after watching the sample footage and accepting the promises Cheng Xi had made for them for the sequel.

Director Nie of Mango TV finally couldn't sit still anymore.

I flew directly to Yanjing and first went to Yanjing TV Station to talk with Manager Zou for a day.

The next day, the two of them went to Zuibai Studio to visit Cheng Xi.

As soon as Cheng Xi saw the two sects coming together, he knew what was going on.

"Deng Jie, make my best tea for the two presidents."

Now that you are here, this cooperation should be able to be further promoted.

Sure enough, after a few pleasantries, the two of them came straight to the point and said that they were ready to buy the first broadcast rights of "The Empress of China" together.

As for the price, I hope your studio can raise it.

Manager Zou of Yanjing TV was introduced by Mr. Zeng, who gave me the opportunity to make my debut as a new director with "The Beginning".

Mango TV also often sends notices to its artists, and he knows the power of Mango TV and the need to maintain good relations with it.

So Cheng Xi also gave in and offered 140 million per episode.

If both parties buy together, it will cost 70 per episode.

Hearing this, Manager Zou and Director Nie both breathed a sigh of relief.

This time it dropped sharply from 1.2 million to 5600 million, and it was an epic drama of 80 episodes.

If the playback goes smoothly, I can relax for two months.

Although we share the first broadcast rights with another TV station, the two stations are located in the south and the north respectively, so the audience overlap is still smaller than that of other TV stations.

Therefore, as long as the audience likes the show, it is a win-win situation.

As for the release date, the two companies must definitely adjust it to the same schedule.

It was finally agreed that the premiere of "Empress Wu" would begin on the evening of April 4, close to the May Day holiday.

It is now April 4th, which means there are still ten days for promotion and preparation.

There is no problem on Cheng Xi's side. After all, 50 episodes have been edited, and he can just edit while the show is being broadcast.

So Cheng Xi’s new project, The Empress of China, has not been finished editing yet.

The release date was confirmed and sales reached 1.2 million.

Get your money back on the same day!

(End of this chapter)