Filming is never smooth sailing, but this is the first day of filming. Does it already require additional investment?

Cai Zhiliang stepped on the brake without hesitation, and hurriedly shifted gears. He was in a panic for a while, and then parked the car on the side of the road.

Cai Zhiliang's head was spinning rapidly, and he turned around and asked, "Has the budget for "Dao Ma Dan" increased again?"

You can’t use ‘again’ here, after all, this is the first time the cost of a movie has increased.

"No." Lin Qingxia said calmly.

Cai Zhiliang asked eagerly: "Then what happened to the budget increase you just mentioned?"

"I mean, if Mr. Cai is willing to increase investment in the later promotion of the movie, that would be great..." Lin Qingxia couldn't help but laugh, and she was in a good mood for a while.

It turned out to be a false alarm. Cai Zhiliang breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Miss, this joke is not funny at all."

"Okay, that's evened. I won't pursue the matter of you attracting so many paparazzi before." Lin Qingxia was still blaming the previous newspaper for the fabrication.

"Ms. Lin, there are many..." Cai Zhiliang bowed his hands and started the car again, but he sighed in his heart, only villains and women are difficult to care for.

"It's even." Lin Qingxia smiled and changed the subject, saying: "Mr. Cai just said that he had something to discuss with me. What was it?"

Zhao Shuo also breathed a sigh of relief. After all, he recommended "Dao Ma Dan" to Cai Zhiliang and said, "Does Miss Lin know director Zhang Wanting?"

Lin Qingxia nodded and said: "This year's Academy Award for Best Director, I watched "Illegal Immigration" directed by her."

Now that Lin Qingxia has heard of Zhang Wanting, the next thing will be easy.

Zhao Shuodao: "Ms. Zhang is preparing to make a movie, which also tells the story of immigrants, but this time it is a love story. This film will be invested and produced by Cai's Pictures. We hope to cooperate with Ms. Lin again. The male lead has been confirmed.

Zhou Runfa came to star."

Seeing that it was director Zhang Wanting and starring Zhou Runfa, Lin Qingxia was a little moved and said, "Can I read the script?"

"Of course." Zhao Shuo handed the script to Lin Qingxia, "It is currently scheduled to start in September. Does Ms. Lin have a schedule?"

The complete script has been brought back by Zhang Wanting, and what Lin Qingxia saw was only a simple story outline.

While browsing the script, Lin Qingxia asked: "I have to ask Mrs. Li about this, but why does it have to wait so long? Is it because Zhou Runfa is not available?"

Zhao Shuo said: "That's not true. The company has already invested in two movies, and funds are a little tight."

Lin Qingxia said "Yeah" and continued to read the script. The car fell into silence. After all, reading the script in a moving car is still very troublesome.

Zhao Shuo opened his mouth to mention the Caiyunjian agency, but for a moment he didn't know how to speak. Cai Zhiliang broke the silence and asked directly: "Has Ms. Lin ever considered joining a agency?"

Lin Qingxia raised her head, thought for a moment, and asked: "I wonder which brokerage company Mr. Cai is referring to?"

Zhao Shuodao: "We are planning to set up an entertainment agency. In the future, movies invested and shot by Cai's Pictures will give priority to the artists contracted by this agency. But on the other hand, the contracted artists can still participate in movies from other film companies. We

It doesn’t limit…”

Lin Qingxia understood as soon as she heard that a company that had not yet been established naturally could not arouse her interest. She looked at Zhao Shuo with a half-smile and asked: "If I don't sign with this company, will I not be able to star in this film?"

Movie?"

"Don't get me wrong, Miss Lin." Zhao Shuo explained: "These are two different things. The fact that Miss Lin will play the leading role is something we and Director Zhang Wanting have jointly confirmed. Please rest assured, Miss Lin. No matter whether Miss Lin signs with our agent or not,

The company will not affect our cooperation."

Zhao Shuo's assurance made Lin Qingxia feel relieved.

Her family knows her own affairs, and Lin Qingxia also understands that without the recommendation of Cai Zhiliang and Zhao Shuo, the heroine will definitely not be her turn. This is a debt of gratitude.

Nowadays, most movie stars in Hong Kong City sign directly with movie companies instead of special agencies. Therefore, when shooting movies, movie companies only have a limited selection of actors from their own companies.

This is a historical product of the development of the Hong Kong film industry. From the late 1960s to the 1970s, the reason why Shaw Brothers was able to dominate was because of the monopoly of actors.

Nowadays, actresses from the three major film companies, not to mention Shaw Brothers, which has stopped filming, can have a steady supply from TVB.

Jiahe Company currently has Chung Chuhong, Zhang Manyu and others. On the other hand, a group of martial arts stars such as Cheng Long and Hong Jinbao have no weaker box office appeal in Taiwan than Lin Qingxia. For their own interests, the choice of actress is naturally

Female artists under the banner will be given priority.

It's the same under New Art City. The leading female star is Taiwanese actress Sylvia Chang who played Dream of Red Mansions with Lin Qingxia. Now with the addition of Happy Girl and Ye Qianwen, even if Lin Qingxia joins, she won't have much chance to play the leading role.

Of course, the key is that Lin Qingxia will definitely not play a supporting role due to her status.

Another important point is that the film industry in Hong Kong is exclusive. In another time and space, even if I successfully starred in "Dao Ma Dan", I still didn't have many opportunities. I even had to go back to Taiwan the next year and film a few movies.

Movie.

Lin Qingxia said: "I need to discuss with Mrs. Li about joining the brokerage company."

This turn of events made Zhao Shuo a little happy, and said: "No problem, we already mentioned this matter to Mrs. Li in the morning. If Miss Lin joins our company, Mrs. Li can be the general manager of the brokerage company."

Lin Qingxia immediately asked: "Has the company signed any other actors yet?"

Zhao Shuo said: "Miss Lin is the first."

"No wonder." Lin Qingxia said, and then said: "Mr. Zhao, can you tell us about the company's future development plan?"

Although Cai's Pictures has no plans yet, it doesn't matter. Zhao Shuo sorted out his thoughts and said: "Last year, there were a total of 22 movies with a box office of more than 10 million. Golden Harvest's "Lucky Star" became one of the most popular movies in Hong Kong.

The city's first movie to earn over 30 million yuan, coupled with the growing number of independent film companies in recent years, all indicate the prosperity of the film industry. These independent film companies, unlike the three major film companies, have their own contracted actors.

This requires a professional agency to build a communication bridge between independent film companies and actors... Ms. Lin once studied in the United States and must have some knowledge of Hollywood agencies. Our company hopes to bring Hollywood's advanced

With the introduction of experience into Hong Kong City, as the film industry in Hong Kong City prospers, brokerage companies will replace film companies and become the mainstream."

The more Zhao Shuo talked, the smoother he became. Until he finished speaking, he still felt that he still had not finished what he meant.

"Mr. Zhao..." Lin Qingxia was a little overwhelmed by Zhao Shuo's words, and said: "I mean, besides this "Autumn Fairy Tale", does the company have any other filmmaking plans?"

Zhang Shuo immediately called Zhang Wanting to talk about the matter and said: "There are currently no other shooting plans. However, Director Zhang intends to continue shooting literary films. We are still considering this matter. After all, the mainstream in Hong Kong City is still commercial films. If Miss Lin joins the company

, we will tailor a script for you."

"Has Director Zhang joined Tsai's Pictures?" Lin Qingxia asked.

This question caught Zhao Shuo off guard.

Cai's Pictures' family background is very thin, so thin that Zhao Shuo cannot say anything about it.

Zhao Shuodao: "This morning, we met Director Zhang for the first time, and we just finalized the investment in making a movie."

"Are you all so casual about investing in movies? You decided to invest just after we met?" Lin Qingxia then remembered Cai Zhiliang's investment in "A Better Tomorrow" and felt relieved.

Lin Qingxia did not ask any more questions, and instead talked about the filming of "Dao Ma Dan", which made Zhao Shuo sigh in relief. He continued the previous topic. The company's foundation was about to be exposed, and it seemed that the company's construction must be accelerated.
Chapter completed!