Lu Ren got the news that Song Lu had returned to the company and had to come back from vacation. Song Lu did not approve and asked him to continue his vacation.

He should be getting married at this age, so why not go there every day? I didn't ask him what the situation was with Zeng Jia.

So Song Lu asked him to solve this problem.

On the tenth day of the first lunar month, Song Lu called all the directors to formally discuss this year's filming plans.

In fact, everyone knows about some plans, but they are just waiting for Song Lu to formally sign and confirm them before launching them.

In the conference room, there were several people including Song Lu, Wu Jing, Ning Hao, Yang Shimin, as well as Yu Chen, the current general manager of Xihong City Culture, and Chen Sheng, the deputy general manager.

"Today's meeting is very simple. It is to confirm the projects of several directors this year. In fact, you all know about the project and are making preparations for it, but I still want to hear your thoughts before shooting starts." Song Lu always has to hold a meeting.

If you have the attitude of being the boss, you can't be the same as usual.

"Lao Yang, let's start with you." Song Lu said to Yang Shimin.

"Well, actually, I'm fine with this. After all, it's your novel. I saw that the script is not much different from the original work, and I don't have any big objections. This is what I think about the creation..."

Yang Shimin then talked about his thoughts and difficulties, and Song Lu wrote them down one by one.

In fact, "Time Planning Bureau" is one of several stories that Song Lu likes very much. It's not that he doesn't want to film it, but...

(The author already filmed this drama for his last book, so it would be pointless to film this book)

The reason why Song Lu likes this story is not that it is perfect, but that the setting of this story is a metaphor for the world.

Capital controls everyone's life span, controls people's lives, and then uses time to squeeze ordinary people's lives.

Moreover, this is a story that can be made into a sequel. If a film and television company wants to have a stable group of fans, it is very advantageous to make several movies that can be followed up.

For example, "Taken" can have a sequel, "Purge" can have a sequel, "John Wick" can have a sequel, "Quick" can have a sequel, and even "Inception" can have a sequel.

Think about it, in the future, a group of IP stories produced by Xihong City's cultural talents can be used to make sequels, which is equivalent to mastering a group of movies that have fans paying attention to Xihong City's culture.

This is one of the reasons why Song Lu wanted to write "Time Planning Bureau". Such a good story cannot be wasted. It is one of the money-making projects.

After Yang Shimin explained his thoughts, Song Lu nodded.

"Okay, since Lao Yang has already thought about it, let's do what you want. The company will fully support you. In addition, when choosing a location, I suggest you go to the northwest to look for a venue. There are many abandoned buildings there.

The large factory complexes of the 1960s and 1970s were all in remote towns." Song Lu suggested.

"Okay, Mr. Song, do you have any other suggestions?" Yang Shimin nodded.

"There is nothing else. You can consider Yang Mi for the heroine of the actor. You can choose the other roles yourself." Song Lu said.

Yang Shimin nodded. Basically, they all knew that Song Lu and the four women had something to do with each other, but it was hard to go into details. This was a project in Xihong City, and they had no objection to Mr. Song's arrangement of one person.

It's just that Ning Hao frowned slightly. He didn't like the role Song Lu gave him in the movie. He would watch it later.

"Brother Jing, if you have any ideas about your project, you can just tell me." Song Lu looked at Wu Jing.

"I don't have much idea. I read the script of "The Raid". Does it have to be shot in Indonesia? And the scale is a bit big and too violent." Wu Jing directly put forward his idea.

"It's okay, you can shoot it first, and just cut two versions when editing. And we filmed it in the name of Xihong Nangang Company's project. Strictly speaking, this is a co-production, just to avoid these problems." Song Lu

said.

"Then I have no problem. This kind of action is quite suitable for me. Also, does Director Song have any instructions for the actors?" Wu Jing asked directly, meaning which actor should be placed.

"This is a man's film. If I have any instructions for actors, you just have to find actors according to your own ideas." Of course Song Lu knew what Wu Jing meant, so he directly pointed it out to avoid everyone's embarrassment.

"Haha... Director Song is so direct." Wu Jing laughed.

"If you shoot well, you can shoot three series in the future." Song Lu said with a smile.

"Series? You mean "The Raid"?" Wu Jing asked.

"In addition to "The Raid", there are also "John Wick" and "The Rescue". These three series are all in line with your style. You can film them. Of course, you should properly cultivate the younger generation of kung fu actors in the country. Don't

Let kung fu actors end the generation." Song Lu said.

Wu Jing was a little surprised when he heard this. This gave him the guarantee of starring in and directing a series of action movies.

"Okay, Mr. Song, don't worry, I will do a good job." Wu Jing is not a hypocritical person, just keep some things in mind.

"Director Ning, strictly speaking, your "No Man's Land" is not a film copyrighted by Xihong City. We only participate in investment and production. Tell us how you need the company's assistance. The company will do its best to cooperate with you." Song Lu finally asked

Ning Hao.

"Ah, I don't have anything to do with it. The company only needs to ensure the production, finance and publicity support. My film may be a bit artistic, and I don't know if it will cause losses to the company. I'm not sure about this." Ning

Hao said.

"Haha, Director Song, do you think the company is afraid of losing money when making movies? Just feel free to go for it. As long as the quality of the movie is good, Xihong City can afford to lose money." Song Lu gave Ning Hao reassurance.

"Okay, thank you very much, Mr. Song, for your support. Also, I am a heroine who doesn't have many roles in the movie. What do you think you have planned?" Ning Hao asked.

"There are no arrangements. I have already said that you are responsible for the projects you initiate. It is your own business to choose actors and how to shoot them. For the company's projects, the company may have more or less requirements, but we will do our best to ensure them.

It’s your autonomy. I’m also a director, and I don’t want to be accused.

But you all know the company's rules. After discussing all the production plans with the company, don't make any midway creations, make various delays, make major changes, etc." Song Lu emphasized.

Let’s talk about principles. Sometimes when the principles are clearly stated, everyone can just let go and do things.

"I understand, I understand." Several people breathed a sigh of relief. They were relieved by Song Lu's approach.

Moreover, they have already collaborated on two movies, and everyone in the company knows the rules well, as long as there are no changes. They are afraid that Song Lu will do something unreasonable for women. After all, there are so many precedents out there, whether it is Nangang Movie

In the film industry, or in the Mainland film industry, there are countless heroines designated by bosses.

"Okay, then let's implement it according to the plan you and the production department have. That old Yu, Vice President Chen, you two should do a good job in ensuring the safety of their movies. Don't let anything go wrong. Also, wait for the three of them.

After each director has determined the actors, he can send out project information to our partners and maintain cooperation with everyone. We can all earn money together, so don’t be stingy with this share.”

"Don't worry, Mr. Song, the cooperation has been good." Yu Chen assured.

"Okay, the projects of the three of them have been implemented for the time being. Next is mine. I have about two to three projects this year. The first one is "Source Code", the male protagonist is me, the female protagonist is Xin Zhilei, and the others

Actor auditions are tentatively scheduled to start in April. I will be starring in "The Founding of the People's Republic of China" in a few days. The second project is "Return to the Base". I have just written the script, and Vice President Chen will follow up later.

I got the "Photography Permit"."

"After getting the "filming permit", he told me immediately that this would require the cooperation of the army. We will go to the Bayi Factory first. This project is initially scheduled to start in August or September. The male protagonist is

I, the heroine, will first choose Liu Yifei."

Song Lu said and thought for a moment.

"In addition, if both projects go smoothly as planned, then "The Martian" will be filmed. Therefore, the studio and base for "The Martian" will be built in advance." Song Lu slowly said his thoughts.

"Ah? Director Song, are you working so hard this year?" Wu Jing was surprised.

"Yes, isn't it better to work hard while you are young? By the way, if "The Martian" is to be filmed, you will play a role when the time comes." Song Lu said.

"Okay, tsk, I like to act in a science fiction film. Will this be an international science fiction film?" Wu Jing asked.

"Definitely, almost half Hollywood stars, half Chinese actors. This is indispensable if you want to go international." Song Lu nodded.

"OK."

"Okay, let's stop talking about the movie project. After the meeting, you all go about your own business. If you need me to step in, tell me. Well, Lao Yu, you stay here and let's talk about Maoyan Video.

Something happened." Song Lu gave an order and everyone dispersed, leaving Yu Chen behind.

After everyone left, Song Lu asked Yu Chen.

"Lao Yu, how is the current progress of online film and television?"

"Everything is going according to plan. Ten major online movies will be launched a month. In addition, the copyrights of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" and "Tomb Raiders" have been purchased and are being prepared for adaptation. It is estimated that filming can start in July or August." Yu Chen said about the current network situation.

Plans of the Film and Television Department.

"Well, that's good. You have to keep a close eye on the people you train and keep up with the people you train. Our cooperation with other companies should be open. Don't keep everything that makes money in your own hands. Don't drag yourself.

You can't make a fortune with your hands, but it will only attract siege from others. I won't be involved in this matter. Just send me an email every month to report on the progress."

"Yes, I remembered it." Yu Chen nodded.

"In addition, if you have power, don't abuse it. You have to make the people below you feel fair. Only then will you do a good job as a leader and the people below you will be convinced." Song Lu reminded.

"Don't worry, Mr. Song, I won't do anything random." Yu Chen promised.

"Okay, there's one more thing you need to do." Song Lu said, taking out a document and handing it to Yu Chen.

Yu Chen picked it up and looked at it quickly and was a little confused. Is this to expand business?

"Mr. Song, are we going to do a variety show? The format of this variety show is quite novel." Yu Chen boasted awkwardly, he didn't understand variety shows.

"Well, yes, Maoyan wants to launch this variety show. In addition, you should register the copyright of this variety show as soon as possible. Remember, it is an international copyright. In the future, this variety show may become popular all over the world, and everyone will be given

Our copyright."

Yu Chen was stunned for a moment. He couldn't believe that a variety show could be like this? He looked at the plan again. It was a singer talent show. It was more unique. The instructor would carry the singer on his back. If a singer impressed the director with his singing,

, the instructor will turn the chair.

Can this one called "The Voice" be so great?

"Then don't we also need to recruit a group of people for variety show production?" Yu Chen asked.

"No, after you register the international and domestic copyrights for this variety show, you go to Mango Channel and Blue Mold Channel with the planning proposal. Whoever offers the best conditions will cooperate with them. Remember, you must screen Chinese singers globally and choose
To be continued...