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Chapter 73 People from Hong Kong Island (Please Subscribe)

The meeting room of Xiaole Pictures.

People from China Film Group, Enlight Media, Huayi Brothers Media, and CJ Entertainment were all present.

"This film is my first commercial film. The cast and scale will be impressive, and it will be produced to blockbuster standards."

The group, led by Han Sanping, nodded; they already knew this.

Seeing that everyone was listening intently, Tian Xiaole continued:

"The team's budget is around 60 to 70 million, so let's invest 70 million."

Upon hearing this, Han Sanping sat up straight, while the others showed expressions of surprise.

This investment is enough for Feng Xiaogang to make two "A World Without Thieves" movies.

CJ's people didn't react much; they only needed to get 20% when they came.

"How should we divide it?" Wang Changtian asked directly.

"My director and screenwriter fees are ten million in cash. I will take 40% of the profits and be responsible for the film's post-production."

Tian Xiaole said this with unwavering conviction, and now he speaks with even more confidence.

"CJ will receive 20 million, taking a 20% share, and will be responsible for distribution and promotion in South Korea."

Tian Xiaole's words caused Wang Zhonglei and Wang Changtian to exchange a glance. China Film Group hadn't even spoken yet, and if the allocation continued like this, it would clearly reduce their share.

"Xiao Le, isn't Xi Jie taking a bit too much?" Wang Zhonglei asked.

"Compared to their influence in South Korea, 20% is not much at all."

Tian Xiaole offered a perfunctory explanation, saying that the people present probably didn't know how important the South Korean market was.

Han Sanping ignored what Guangxian and Huayi thought and said directly:
"China Film Group will contribute 20 million yuan, accounting for 20%. They will be responsible for publicity and distribution."

"One unit of light, ten million! Responsible for publicity."

"Huayi Yicheng, ten million! He'll be in charge of publicity."

At this point, the investment allocation for the [Thieves' Alliance] is complete.

"Including Xiao Le's director and editor fees, let's report 100 million. That sounds better," Han Sanping suggested directly.

Everyone nodded in agreement; it was just a publicity stunt.

Tian Xiaole was very happy to be able to work on a large-scale production and shared his experience with several companies:
"I will keep the actors' salaries within 20% this time, and spend all the money on the quality of the film."

The most expensive actor is Jiang Wen, whose salary is around 500 million.

Actresses are much cheaper, whether in mainland China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan. If an actress doesn't have box office appeal, her salary won't be very high.

The actors from South Korea, needless to say, were even cheaper.

"Xiao Le, when it comes to casting, please give Huayi people a good look out for you. Their salaries are negotiable."

Wang Zhonglei wants to secure more opportunities for actors at Huayi Brothers.

For actors in such high-budget productions, getting screen time and exposure is a huge boost.

"The actor requirements have all been sent out, and those who meet the requirements can come for an audition."

Even though he didn't get the answer he wanted, Wang Zhonglei wasn't angry; he kept a smile on his face.

Wang Changtian also swallowed back what he wanted to say.

With the share issue perfectly resolved, Tian Xiaole escorted the group to the company entrance. When he returned to his office, he saw Tang Yan lingering outside.

Tian Xiaole walked over and said with a smile, "What's the matter? Come in and talk."

On the sofa, Tang Yan was restless, wanting to ask for a role but not knowing how to ask.

The company has signed another actress, which will make the competition for resources even more intense.

We can talk about face and bottom lines after we succeed.

"Brother Le, the role of Pesci is quite suitable for me. I'd like to try my luck."

"Oh, so how do you plan to try and win her over?"

Tian Xiaole looked at Tang Yan with amusement. What did that little bit of persistence matter in the face of fame and fortune?

Under Tian Xiaole's aggressive gaze, Tang Yan lowered her head, biting her lip tightly, her face burning.

A knock on the door broke the awkward silence. Assistant Xiaowen walked in and said:
"Boss, someone claiming to be a film selector for the Berlin Film Festival wants to invite you to the festival next February."

"Take him to the conference room, I'll go see him."

The assistant left, and Tian Xiaole looked at Tang Yan in front of him, pinched her chin, lifted her face, and said softly:

"Bring me what I like, book a room and wait for me."

After saying that, he kissed her lips, smiled, and left the office.

As Tang Yan watched the departing figure, thinking of the joy she had experienced, she involuntarily squeezed her legs together, a strange sense of anticipation rising in her heart.

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Inside the meeting room, Tian Xiaole met the person who had come.

Wang Qingjiang is in charge of film selection for the Asian region and the Berlin Film Festival.

He is also the director of the Hong Kong Island International Film Association.

"Director Tian, ​​it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Hello, Director Wang."

The two shook hands and greeted each other politely.

As soon as he sat down, Wang Qing got straight to the point:
"I heard that Director Tian made an anti-war film in Hollywood. The Berlin Film Festival likes films with political reflection, and would like to invite you to submit your film for consideration."

Despite his broken Mandarin, Tian Xiaole could understand him.

"The film is indeed prepared for Berlin. Director Wang can take a copy with him later."

"Chinese films are getting better and better, and young people like you are constantly emerging."

Wang Qing first sighed, then suddenly changed the subject, saying:

"I heard that Director Tin is preparing for a new film. He should consider casting actors from Hong Kong. His professionalism is beyond question; he's definitely number one in the industry."

Ha ha!

So this is the real reason I came here today.

It seems that the success of several films has caught their attention, and they also want Tian Xiaole to become like Zhang Yimou or Chen Kaige.

When casting lead roles in big-budget productions, actors from Hong Kong are the first choice.

Then, Wang Qing continued:

“Hong Kong Island has abundant funds. As long as Director Tin uses actors from Hong Kong Island, they can invest in your film.”

That was truly eye-opening, like a knife to the backside.

I have never seen such a shameless person.

Several of his movies have been huge hits, why would he care about a little investment?

Tian Xiaole scoffed, "My films don't lack investors. There are far more films starting production in Hong Kong every year than in mainland China, so I don't need to give them opportunities."

Seeing that Tian Xiaole wouldn't budge, Wang Qing had no choice but to escalate the situation and threaten her:

"I'm doing this for the sake of exchange between the two places. Is Director Tian going to make an exception?"

"I can't take the blame for this. My movies are only for the market."

Tian Xiaole scoffed, looking at Wang Qingjiang's ever-changing expression, and said irritably:
"Since Director Wang didn't come to invite me, then I can leave."

"Then you'll regret it."

Ignoring Wang Qingjiang's grim expression and harsh words, he simply had his assistant see the guest out.

The review process doesn't necessarily have to go through him; just let the Beijing Film Academy handle it, which would save a lot of trouble.

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Tian Xiaole felt like she had swallowed a dead fly—nauseous and wanting to vomit.

However, after seeing the text message on my phone, my mood improved significantly.

Tang Yan, having put aside her reservations, sent over the hotel room number.

Tian Xiaole found her assistant and asked her to take a copy of "Buried Alive" to the Beijing Film Academy to submit it for review on behalf of the school.

There are many roads to Rome; we don't need this banana-man (a person who is Westernized and has a foreign appearance).

(End of this chapter)