Chapter 579 580 [That mountain, that person, that dog]
The filming process of the MV for "Free as the Wind" went smoothly.
Xiang Nan's acting skills are not a problem at all, and Zeng Lai is also a powerful artist. Although it is the first time for the two to work together, the cooperation is still very good.
As for director Huo Jianqi, Xiang Nan has worked with him before and has a certain foundation, which naturally facilitates the shooting of the MV.
However, Xiang Nan still noticed that Director Huo seemed to have something on his mind, and kept frowning.
"Director Huo, why are you worrying about something?" Xiang Nan asked curiously, "Can you tell me, maybe I can help you."
Huo Jianqi sighed, "Oh, it's all about money."
It turned out that he was planning a movie with someone. The script had already been written, and the main actors had also been decided. Unfortunately, the funding just couldn't be found.
In 1993, the film industry was reformed, and unified purchase and sales were abolished, and each film studio was responsible for its own profits and losses. As a result, many film studios are in trouble.
Such as the well-known Hujiang Animation Film Studio, Changchun Film Studio, Emei Film Studio, Zhujiang Film Studio, etc., all owe high debts due to perennial losses.
Changchun Studio alone had accumulated debts of 30 million in 1997, and was on the verge of bankruptcy. Therefore, they have no funds to make new films.
After Xiang Nan heard about his difficulties, he nodded to express his understanding.
"Director Huo, don't worry, there must be a way for the car to reach the mountain, and you will definitely find the funds." He comforted, "By the way, what's the name of your movie?"
""That Mountain, That Man, That Dog"." Huo Jianqi replied.
Xiang Nan was taken aback when he heard it.
He had heard of this movie, and it was praised as "the purest movie in the 1990s", and it was also included in the list of "good movies that were missed in those years".
It is said that after the filming of the film was finished, not a single copy was sold, and it was directly sold to the CCTV movie channel for 400,000 yuan. Overseas copyright is only $80,000.
But after this movie was introduced to Dongying, it caused a huge sensation and achieved a box office of 800 million yen. It set a record for the highest box office of a mainland film in Japan.
To be honest, investing in this movie is quite a loss. No matter how much money you invest, you may end up with a net loss. But having said that, if you star in such an excellent art film, it can be used to win awards.
Like those traffic stars, they once got together to star in art films, didn't they just want to gild themselves, so that they could gain a reputation of acting skills and strength. There are even artists who spend a lot of money to buy awards for themselves.
And "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" is a really good film, and acting in it may really win several awards for myself. The goods are genuine at a fair price, and children are not deceived.
Thinking of this, Xiang Nan said to Huo Jianqi, "Director Huo, you should look for funds carefully. If there is really no one to invest, then I am willing to bring capital into the group."
Huo Jianqi was taken aback for a moment, then asked excitedly, "Xiao Yuan, are you telling the truth?"
"Of course." Xiang Nan nodded, "A movie that can make you worry so much must be a good movie. I am willing to support you!"
"But, there is a possibility of losing money." Huo Jianqi hesitated.
In mainland movies, except for Feng Xiaogang's Lunar New Year films, almost none of them can make money. "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" is a purely literary film, and it is even less likely to be a hit at the box office.
The total cost of this movie is at least two million RMB. Even for a popular singer like Xiang Nan, this is not a small amount, he is really embarrassed to cheat others.
"I know." Xiang Nan nodded, "Your movie, as soon as you hear the name, doesn't seem to be able to sell money. But it doesn't matter, I'm doing it for art, as long as the movie is good."
Xiang Nan nodded.
"Okay, if you say something from a gentleman, you'll whip the horse." Huo Jianqi also nodded.
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After shooting the MV for "Free Like the Wind" for three days, Xiang Nan and Zeng Lai finally got to know each other well.
After these few days of contact, he can sort of figure out why Zeng Lai has good looks and acting skills, but he just isn't popular.
The reason is that she is too Buddhist.
Cooperating with such a popular singer as Xiang Nan, she didn't say that she was more proactive, and she refused his invitation one after another. Xiang Nan was slightly upset when he was pouted many times.
As the saying goes, if an artist wants to be popular, he needs three points of ability, six points of luck, and one point of noble support.
No matter how great Zeng Lai is, but he lacks luck and noble people, so it is not surprising that he is not popular.
But the more indifferent she is, the more interested Xiang Nan is in her.
In response to that sentence, those who cannot get will always be in trouble, and those who are favored will have nothing to fear.
…
After the production of the MV of "Free as the Wind" was completed, it was quickly launched on major TV stations, and once it was broadcast, it immediately caused a sensation.
On the one hand, this song is really nice and is very popular among young people; on the other hand, Huang Jianqi’s MV is also really well shot, making people feel emotional and a little bit sad.
Therefore, this song quickly exploded, quickly became popular, and became a standard for promotions in street supermarkets, grocery stores, noodle restaurants, and two-dollar stores.
After the release of this song, Mai Miao Records also officially held an order meeting, inviting record dealers from all over the world to cooperate. At the order meeting, the album "Free as the Wind" was well received.
One and a half million sets of tapes were ordered, plus 300,000 sets of CDs, another two million sales. Such a sales volume also made Mai Miao Records very excited.
On the one hand, the album sells well and the company can make more money. In this way, more artists can be signed, and the development will grow stronger; on the one hand, the album will sell well, and it will also boost the company's reputation, making more and more singers interested in the company.
"Yuan Shuai, you are our savior." Song Bing smiled and said to Xiang Nan.
"I dare not be a savior." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said, "I just hope that I am not a shooting star."
"Don't worry, with your talent, you will never become a shooting star." Song Bing said with a smile, "By the way, I intend to help you hold a concert, what do you think?"
"A concert?! Hang!" Xiang Nan waved his hands when he heard it.
Let’s not talk about holding a concert, you need to go through various approvals and procedures, which are enough to drive people crazy. Even if there is a real concert, there may not be people buying tickets. In the 1990s, the performance market in the mainland was still poor, and people were not willing to spend money to watch concerts.
If there is a concert, but there is no one to support it, then it will be too bad.
"Don't worry, I believe with your popularity, it will definitely be possible." Song Bing said with a smile, "Yuan Shuai, just let me try."
"That's fine, try it if you want, but don't look for me for losing money." Xiang Nan laughed.
Song Bing nodded.
(end of this chapter)