Chapter 221 Artist Management

Lin Nan heard from Yue Jun that Zhou Yi held a press conference for three TV series.

But there were very few media present, and none of them were very famous.

The actors and stars who went to support him were almost all second-tier or below.

In the corner of the portal website, Lin Nan saw this short message and really took it away in one sentence.

However, some media reported that Jiang Xingrou went to Lin Nan Film and there were photos of her leaving.

In response, Jiang Xingrou's response was very direct.

"I just went to discuss cooperation, and the cooperation was not successful..."

This answer caused bad consequences.

Everyone knows that Lin Nan is easy to talk to in the field of film and television investment.

Li Yang's "Blind Mountain", Cao Baoping's "Li Mi's Conjecture", Lu Yang's "Blind Cinema"...

He invested in more than one project that lost money.

The cooperation that Lin Nan could refuse, well, at least in the eyes of people in the circle, was rejected by Lin Nan.

The project that he could refuse is probably not a good project.

Yue Jun came back and talked about this with Lin Nan, and the latter was a little speechless.

"Does that mean that the industry is even less optimistic about Zhou Yi's project?"

"Haha, it seems like that."

Lin Nan was also a little helpless. He didn't say anything, but he screwed Jiang Xingrou?

But he had to admit that this situation would be very beneficial to him.

On the other hand, Zhang Yimou's movie was officially named "Three Shots Surprise".

In addition, the cast was announced.

This made the film industry a little stunned, more than half of them were not professional actors.

"Are these people sure they can act in a good movie?"

There were constant doubts online and in the industry.

Lin Nan heard that Zhao Benshan had said that as long as Zhang Yimou picked the people, he would not have to pay them, and he would even invest in them.

The most surprising thing was that Zhang Yimou's original script had to be revised for the second time.

The person who participated in the script revision was Zhao Benshan's exclusive screenwriter.

In Zhang Weiping's words:

"This cooperation is a process of 'learning from each other's strengths and making up for each other's weaknesses'.

Yimou will continue to shoot the big scenes he is good at and create magnificent and unique visual effects.

And use the humor of the two-person opera actors to enrich the plot, so that the film can achieve a win-win situation in terms of vision and story."

Lin Nan said, "Blood Labyrinth" is so famous after all, Zhang Yimou's screenwriter team can't be so unreliable.

After a long time, it turns out that the biggest problem lies here!

The old man's movie script was operated by the screenwriter who wrote sketches and two-person opera!

Are you really not worried about anything going wrong?

But Zhang Weiping dared to play like this, probably because he got a lot of benefits.

On the other hand, the registration for this year's Golden Rooster Awards has started again.

Cao Baoping called Lin Nan as soon as possible, he wanted to take the movie to participate in the award.

"You and Ning Hao can direct commercial films, and you don't need to care about the Golden Rooster.

But I can't do that, I'm going to try..."

Lin Nan is the producer, Cao Baoping has this idea, and he must communicate with him.

"Hasn't Mr. Cao been waiting for the film festival? Since registration has started, just go.

You are a professor at Beijing Film Academy, so your treatment will definitely be different from mine and Ning Hao's. At least it will be fairer, haha."

Cao Baoping laughed out loud when he heard Lin Nan's words, but didn't say anything.

This sounds ironic, but it is true.

Lin Nan has achievements, but lacks experience; while he has experience, but no achievements.

In the domestic film festival, he has an absolute advantage in comparison.

"Wait for you to win another award in Venice, and then come back to slap them in the face, hehe..."

Cao Baoping finally joked.

"You really think highly of me, I will take it as a blessing."

Cao Baoping is very efficient. Within two days, Lin Nan saw "Li Mi's Conjecture" on the official website of Golden Rooster.

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Lin Nan continued to improve the script, um, adapt it.

As time went by, graduate students from Beijing Film Academy who were about to graduate returned from various crews one after another.

Many undergraduates could not survive in the film and television industry after graduation and chose to change careers.

But the graduate students of Beijing Film Academy are different. They can basically find jobs in the industry.

The filming location of "Blind Cinema" is in the capital.

Lin Nan went to the scene to take a look.

Every time he sees Wang Jinsong, he can think of "Slingshot Man", whose acting skills are explosive.

"I also asked when Director Lin would come over, after all, he invested more than two million, haha."

Lu Yang's personality is more outgoing than Guo Fan.

"Isn't he here now?" Lin Nan smiled.

He had tried Lu Yang before, asking if he was willing to sign with him.

The latter considered it for a few days and has not given a reply so far.

It can be seen that he is an idealist.

After greeting Wang Jinsong and others, Lin Nan went to chat with Lu Yang.

"The male lead I chose, like me, is making a movie for the first time, but his performance is very eye-catching."

Lu Yang talked about the male lead of this movie and seemed very satisfied.

Hai Yan's artists will get stuck in the TV circle for a long time and can only make TV series all the time.

Lin Nan believed that Zhou Yiwei would cherish the opportunity given by Lu Yang.

"How are you thinking about it?"

Lu Yang smiled helplessly, "I originally planned to open a studio or a small company."

Lin Nan really didn't expect this answer. He was going to reject him?

Then he saw the other party change the subject and continued, "But after serious consideration, I think no one will invest in what I want to shoot."

"What are you shooting for?" Lin Nan was looking forward to the answer.

"Martial arts. Don't Director Lin think that the mainland doesn't have its own martial arts films?"

Famous martial arts movies, directors and teams are all from Hong Kong Island. "

Lin Nan understood.

Lu Yang's attitude when talking about martial arts movies is like Guo Fan's first time watching Tiangong Colors.

“The industry generally believes that martial arts films are a thing of the past.

Even on Hong Kong Island, haven't there been any good movies for a long time? "

Lin Nan deliberately poured cold water on Lu Yang, and the latter would not be unaware of this situation.

"So I said, I guess no one will invest in me. If Director Lin is willing to give it a try..."

This is what Lin Nan was waiting for!

"Let's finish this movie first. Remember what I told you last time?"

Lu Yang nodded.

"That's not a joke, I have exactly this type of script over there."

Lin Nan clicked until he clicked, believing that Lu Yang understood what he meant.

After the crew started working, Lin Nan watched for a while and then left.

The results of this visit were very good, and Lu Yang basically agreed to his invitation to sign a contract.

After all, ideals also require funds to pay for them, let alone a high-risk ideal like making a movie.

"On the road of being 'taken advantage of', we are really going further and further..."

Lin Nan laughed at himself.

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"The Myth", co-produced by Yinghuang and Shanghai Film Group Corporation, held a press conference in the capital.

Lin Nan received the invitation but did not go.

Yue Jun came back and told him that several big guys were asking Lin Nan Pictures if they had any plans for their next project.

"What did you say?"

"I must say I don't know."

Yue Jun spreads his hands. He is responsible for a lot of work in the company, but movies are not included.

However, today many people asked him about his artist manager.

"Director Lin, we really need to think about artist management."

Lin Nan raised his head and glanced at Yue Jun.

"How do you say this?"

“You may not pay attention to film remuneration, and no actor or agent would dare to ask for a high price in front of you.

But I have a lot of exposure, and the overall remuneration in the industry is rising this year, including various endorsement fees, all rising..."

Lin Nan listened very seriously. The higher authorities have issued new policies to encourage the financial industry to enter the cultural industry, and there will be policy support in the future.

Therefore, the salary increase is inevitable.

This rise is completely unstoppable...

Lin Nan remembered that when Liu Yifei was filming "The Condor", the pay per episode was only 8,000 yuan.

"You mean, you want the company to officially launch artist management business?"

The moment he asked this question, Lin Nan already knew the answer in his heart.

"I think so."

Yue Jun said decisively.

In his opinion, with the company's brand name, the actors signed will have no shortage of announcements and drama appointments. This cake will only get bigger and bigger in the future.

Lin Nan frowned. He had been avoiding this question. After all, the company's main business was production, which naturally conflicted with artist managers.

But now, it seems that we have to consider this matter.

Ten minutes later, Lin Nan seemed to have made up his mind. He looked at Yue Jun who had been waiting and said:

"Artist management business is not just about signing people, but also supporting agents, assistants, publicity teams, etc."

"I know that Zhang Yi's team was organized by me." Yue Jun said with a smile.

"Okay, you can come up with a plan for artist management business and give it to me. We'll talk about the rest later..."

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There is no need to keep this kind of thing a secret.

Soon, word spread throughout the circle that Lin Nan's company was going to be an artist manager, and it was said to be "pretty good".

"Director Lin wants to sign someone?"

"Only Nortel's?"

"There is an age limit!"

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I won’t say which ones are true and which ones are false. Anyway, there are many people who are interested, and even more companies and actors are waiting to see.

When Yang Mi heard this, her mind was racing. Her contract was going to expire within a year.

Several teachers from the acting department called Lin Nan.

His reply was consistent: "It hasn't been decided yet, I have to wait for a while."

Jing Tian saw the news while the crew was taking a break.

"Brother Lin is going to sign an actor contract?"

For a moment, Jing Tian gently shook his head, "It's good to call Brother Lin..."

Liu Yifei seemed to have gone to Nortel to get some professional books on filmmaking, and she read them very carefully.

From time to time, I also circle the key points.

Lin Nan looked at the girl's serious look and asked, "Aren't you going to ask me something?"

"What are you asking? Do you want to be an artist manager?"

"yes."

Liu Yifei's eyebrows were curved and her smile was bright.

He said seriously: "This is a good thing. The boss lady is looking forward to having more employees, hehe..."

Lin Nan gave a thumbs up, "Well said, she looks like a great lady!"

Before Lin Nan could react, Liu Yifei ducked out of the way and came to him.

"Madam?"

The girl's smile was filled with murderous intent, and she took action.

"Hiss... it hurts... Sissi, let go..."

"Hmph, how many women are there to let you speak freely?"

"One, just you..."

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