Chapter 5 Wealth and honor, don’t forget each other

Chapter 5 Wealth and honor, don’t forget each other

Chapter 5 Wealth and honor, don’t forget each other

"Why, are you preparing to shoot a movie?"

Ning Hao has the most practical experience among the three. Not only did he join the crew of "Chinese Divorce" just before the New Year, but his graduation work "Incense" also won the Grand Prize at the Tokyo Ginza Film Festival. Although he has been working in a very limited environment, he does have the most experience.

"Well, I wrote a book at home during the Spring Festival, and I want to film it."

Zhang Chen did not deny that almost every student at Beijing Film Academy would think about making a movie, the only difference is whether it can be realized.

"Did you bring the script? Let me take a look."

Upon hearing this, Ning Hao immediately became interested.

"Bring it."

Zhang Chen took out the script from his bag and handed it to Ning Hao. Ning Hao didn't even bother to eat. He took it and started to read it.

But as soon as he got it in his hand, he felt that the thickness was not right. He flipped through the back and looked up in surprise: "You also drew storyboards and storyboards?"

Zhang Chen smiled and nodded: "It's my first work, so I must be fully prepared."

The dinner table suddenly became quiet. Ning Hao was reading the script while Cao Bingkun was looking at the storyboard.

After a while, the two exchanged looks, and when they raised their heads again, their eyes became incredible.

"Tatsuko, did you really come up with this story?"

"Yes."

"The script is really well written. How did you come up with this idea? I thought your first movie would be something more artistic, but it turned out to be a complete commercial film."

Ning Hao was amazed, and Zhang Chen thought to himself, your guess is indeed correct.

If I hadn’t been reborn, my first movie would have really been an art film, and I would have wasted twenty years.

This time, I will never make the same mistake again.

Cao Bingkun also smacked his lips beside him: "Chenzi, I have to say that you are too dark inside."

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"It takes a very perverted person to think of putting a group of little girls in a cave to be killed by monsters. The most incomprehensible thing is that there is not a single male character in the whole film. You are not leaving me any chance."

Zhang Chen didn't understand what Cao Bingkun was doing at first, but after listening to him he realized that he was just joking.

"It's not like there aren't any male characters. Don't just focus on the protagonists. Take a look at the villains..."

"The villain camp, you mean those monsters?"

"Hahaha, I said it was tailor-made for you, do you believe it?"

"Oh, young master, I understand. You are pointing at my nose and calling me ugly. Don't run away. I will kick you."

Several people were laughing and making noises. Cao Bingkun's movements were a little too loud, attracting the attention of people at the next table. Only then did he calm down.

Ning Hao asked again, "Is the investment settled?"

When he was filming "Incense", he failed to get any investment, so he ended up shooting it with his own money, spending more than 40,000 yuan. As a result, he was the screenwriter, director, and cameraman, and the only equipment he had was a DV.

Zhang Chen shook his head: "Not yet, I'm going to ask the teacher first."

Ning Hao nodded: "It's okay to ask the teacher, but don't hold out too much hope. The school may be able to provide a lot of support in other areas, but as for attracting investment..."

Ning Hao is an experienced person and knows some of the situation in the school.

In fact, Zhang Chen also knew that Beijing Film Academy was the highest institution of learning in the domestic film and television industry. If he wanted to put together a crew, all the personnel in front of and behind the scenes could be found here, and their level was not low.

But when it comes to attracting investment, it’s difficult for teachers themselves to get investment for making movies, let alone students.

Speaking of which, making a movie is really expensive. Let alone Zhang Chen, a student in the directing department, the annual expenses are not something that ordinary people can afford.

In the directing department, there are usually three to four assignments per semester, and each assignment costs about 20 to 10 yuan to shoot, which is 5 yuan a year, which is equivalent to doubling the tuition. Not to mention that you have to submit a graduation work upon graduation, a -minute short film, which costs an average of yuan. Even if you save as much as you can, it is impossible to spend less than yuan.

You know, this was 04.

That’s why there’s a saying that it’s not recommended for children from ordinary families to learn to be directers. The cost is too high, and the path to their growth is basically paved with money. The key is that they may not necessarily become successful in the end.

"Come on, do one for Chenzi~"

Ning Hao proposed and everyone raised their glasses.

Even the cold wine could not extinguish the enthusiasm in everyone's hearts.

"Chenzi, when the shooting starts, call me and I will take the photo for you."

Ning Hao patted his chest and promised to do it. Zhang Chen was of course happy. This was what he had planned to do, but he hadn't figured out how to say it yet. Unexpectedly, Ning Hao agreed first.

At this time, Ning Hao was actually already somewhat famous. He studied photography and was very good at shooting commercials and MVs. He usually took on a lot of private jobs. Otherwise, where do you think he got the money to make movies?

Cao Bingkun said, "Call me too, I'll go and help you."

Zhang Chen saw that the atmosphere was right, and he also put on the Water Margin style, holding up the wine glass: "My two brothers are kind and righteous. I, Zhang Chen, toast to you two brothers~"

Ning Hao also raised his glass: "If you become rich and powerful, don't forget me."

Cao Bingkun: "Brothers working together can break metal."

"Done~"

"Done!"

……

The next morning, Zhang Chen was awakened by thirst and felt a headache after waking up.

He ordered 9 bottles at first yesterday, and then another 9 bottles, and then he lost his memory.

This is the bad thing about beer. If you drink too much, you will have a headache the next day.

Cao Bingkun just pushed the door open and saw Zhang Chen sitting there in a daze, so he handed him a breakfast.

"Awake? If you're awake, eat something to save your stomach from getting upset."

Huh? Why does it seem like my dad also said this? Lao Cao, are you taking advantage of me?
Then Zhang Chen suddenly got a start and fumbled around: "Where's my script?"

"Don't worry, it's on the table, fine. You can't remember what you looked like yesterday, you were clearly unconscious, but you just held on to your script and refused to let go, saying that this was your chance to make a comeback. I don't know where this came from..."

Cao Bingkun handed over the script while complaining. He looked like nothing had happened and even got up early to buy breakfast.

Seeing that the script was fine, Zhang Chen finally felt relieved.

"Are you awake? If you are, wash your face and have dinner. After dinner, I will accompany you to register the company."

Zhang Chen nodded. What he wanted to do was to make a theatrical movie, and the first step in making a theatrical movie was to file the script.

But before that, he had to register a company because the law stipulates that individuals cannot obtain a filming license in China.

Another benefit of registering a company is that it can legally avoid taxes.

If you are an individual, 10% personal income tax will be deducted for the amount exceeding 45 yuan. It’s painful to think about it. But for a company, it only needs to pay 25% of the net profit. In addition, many places have support policies for film and television companies, so you can save a lot of money overall.

After dinner, Cao Bingkun followed Zhang Chen to complete the procedures for registering the company.

The capital's support for film and television companies is quite good, so there is no need for Zhang Chen to go to Hengdian specifically.

The name of the company is also very simple, taken from his name, called Xingchen Entertainment.

Registering a company was very simple and only cost a few hundred dollars. In addition, Zhang Chen went to the Copyright Bureau to register the copyright of "Dark Invasion" before returning to school.

(End of this chapter)