Perfect Superstar

New Era Art Park, Lu Chen Studio.

Compared to the original place, the new studio has expanded several times in size, and the layout is far from what the original office building was able to compare. In order to build this "new home”, Lu Chen also deliberately commissioned a well-known design company in Beijing City to carry out renovation design and construction.

He paid half a million dollars for design alone —— that's a friendly price.

The new studio, which is so-called a price per share, invests in a huge amount of renovation, is very artistic and has a decorative style with overall simplicity, clarity and sophistication.

And Lu Chen finally has his own independent office and a private place to host friends and guests.

As for the original leased premises, which were not vacant or subleased, they became the premises of the Chenfi Charitable Foundation and are currently being renovated.

There's a guest in Lu Chen's office now.

He was in his 40s, dressed in a suit and wearing a tie, his body appeared slightly thin, cheekbones on his cheeks were a little high, his eyes were a little shortsighted but without glasses, and he always squeezed unintentionally.

The atmosphere in the room was a little dull, Lu Chen concentrated on a contract document in his hand, his right index finger resting on the table gently tapped twice, somewhat revealing his inner emotions at this moment.

This middle-aged man, in his forties, is called Fang Hui's agent and cousin.

Lu Chen brought this contract with him.

And the content of the contract, mainly as the director's wisdom, is the treatment clause in Lu Chen's new play.

"Blue Life and Death Love" was completed by Fang Hui, who signed the contract directly with Lu Chen's studio, so after the filming, the studio also paid her the remuneration.

Lu Chen's cooperation with Fang Hui was very pleasant, combined with the "Blue" drama sale, and later he and Chen Fei deliberately wrapped two large red bags for delivery.

Because much of the success of "Blue Life and Death Love" is thanks to Fang Hui, she has a strong ability to grasp the plot, properly shows the context of the story, according to foreign words, is to shoot very “beautiful”.

Therefore, Lu Chen deliberately placed the new play "Romantic Mansion" under the direction of Fang Hui, and was also recognized as cooperating.

But it's not that simple.

Fang Hui's agent brought Lu Chen a contract, a little... how to put it, a little too much contract.

In this contract, Fang Hui's directorial film is paid 20 times more than the Blue play, reaching 5 million, and also enjoys multiple benefit sharing, including some copyright sharing!

Lu Chen could still accept just 5 million film remuneration. Fang Hui received 250,000 film remuneration for the Blue play, which was not low for her status at the time, but there was no additional dividend.

To put it this way, she owes her money, so she stuffed the red envelope —— that's why people do things.

Now it's time to shoot a new play, and it's inevitable to improve the director's treatment.

In today's film and television world, it is common for high-ranking directors to divide their shares in addition to fixed film remuneration. Specific contract terms relate to specific situations, and top directors earn tens of millions of dollars for making a big film or drama.

It is also normal for Fang Hui to request a division.

But when it comes to copyright sharing, Lu Chen can no longer maintain his normal mind.

He has always attached great importance to copyright, such as his own work, registered copyright at the first time, and now selling songs to others still retains part of the copyright, such as "Blue Love for Life and Death" and "Romantic Mansion" are absolutely popular television dramas. Copyright must be firmly held in hand, so that no one can hear it.

The benefits of IP are maximized and durable, and are easily exploited.

So despite the preparation of the new play, Lu Chen has a number of partners, and has invested in a variety of ways to share the returns, but in the copyright section, he didn't let anyone loose his mouth - this is the laying golden hen!

Lu Chen was inevitably surprised. In his impression, Fang Hui was not such a greedy person. The film she asked for was irresistible and worthy of price, but the achievements of copyright distribution were somewhat incredible.

Lu Chen's long silence made the army a little nervous. He moved his butt and tried to ask: “Teacher Lu, if you have any comments or thoughts on this contract, you can tell me now. ”

Lu Chen glanced at each other in silence.

In the entertainment industry, celebrity artists include directors, and it is common to use their relatives as brokers, for example, his own broker is his own sister.

The biggest benefit of using relatives as brokers is reassurance, usually without fear of being betrayed or stabbed in the back.

Fang Hui accepted Lu Chen's invitation, was willing to continue to direct his new play, and then asked the broker to come out and talk to him about the normal treatment. However, there is no question of the disgrace of the public.

But it's not that there's no problem.

And he thought about it, and he said, "Well, our studio was all about contracts, and our manager was talking about them, but my sister just happened to be out today...”

Lu Chen turned his head and said: “I've seen this contract and can talk about everything else. It's copyright. I'm afraid it's not negotiable, and I think you're asking for too high a share! ”

In the last few words, Lu Chen said to cut off the iron, with unshakeable firmness.

This is the benefit of facing the broker, otherwise if the other party was Hui, some things would be difficult to say.

The Squadron's face changed, and he smiled, “We can talk about it, we can put the copyright issue aside first, but we can divide it into proportions... we can actually invest. ”

Capital injection, that is to ask for more, Lu Chen's new drama is not short of investment!

When Lu Chenton realized that the copyright claim was just a cover, the real purpose was to divide it into pieces, and his appetite was quite large.

He suspected that 89 out of 10 were the Squadron's own ideas.

It's not uncommon for an agent of a celebrity artist to speak for himself when talking about a contract.

Neither Fang Hui necessarily knew.

Lu Chen sighed for a moment, then shook his head and pushed the contract back to the army.

That's what rejection means!

The army obviously did not expect Lu Chen's attitude to be so tough. He refused so resolutely. He thought he would have a lip and tongue sword. As a result, Lu Chen did not give him a chance to speak.

This made the army a little angry.

He came prepared today, not only to elaborate the contract, but also to inquire about the absence of Lu Xi, chose to interview Lu Chen and try to open the gap from Lu Chen.

Lu Chen was very young and had a good relationship with Fang Hui. Plus, the reputation in the circle was good. The army wanted to persuade him to win the best contract.

Yet Lu Chen is far more difficult to deal with than he thought.

He couldn't help but say: "Teacher Lu, our family Fang Hui is inviting a lot of people now, the treatment is not low...”

Instead of opening the river at the mouth of the letter, "Blue Love for Life and Death" succeeded in bringing a group of newcomers. It also brought the previously only slightly famous wisdom in the circle to the position of front-line television drama director.

Around the year, a number of film and television companies found Fang Hui and invited her to shoot the same type of television show.

Prices are pretty high!

Otherwise, where would the army have the gas to come up with such a contract?

Lu Chen smiled faintly: “Mr. Fang, I am friends with Sister Fang Hui. In the negotiation, I think she can understand, and I hope that her career will be as good as possible. ”

Lu Chen sighed in his heart.

These words should have been the most appropriate for Lu Xi, and the broker is often a blackface.

It's just that Lu Chen doesn't throw up.

In fact, before the army, Lu Xi, on behalf of Lu Chen Studio, also refused several contracts, including Zhang Liwei and Huyang, two new recruits who had quickly gone red because of "Blue" drama.

Both wanted to play roles in Lu Chen's new drama, but their brokers were demanding.

If Lu Chen's studio fully meets their requirements, the budget for the new drama will surely be significantly overspent.

Zhang Liwei and Huyang are also very sincere, except that today they are far from home when the Blue play was originally filmed. Compared, the broker is asking for first-line treatment. In addition to the pay, there are also specific conditions such as food, clothing, housing, etc., which are filmed outside the home.

Zhang Liwei and Huyang may be willing to lower the film's pay, but the corresponding treatment is insufficient and can be laughed at.

And the two people now have a lot of appointments and endorsements.

So after contact, Lu Chen still abandoned these original classmates and horses. "Romantic Mansion" is a new play, not a sequel to "Blue Love of Life and Death". There are more artists who want the role, and there is a lot of choice.

The same is true for Fang Hui, who is not irreplaceable.

Lu Chen said that even if he wanted to continue the conversation, he could not talk. He could only put the contract away and tried to save it finally: “Mr. Lu, in fact...”

Lu Chen shook his hand and interrupted his words: “Please schedule a time with our manager. ”

That said, Lu Chen has actually given up the idea of allowing Fang Hui to continue to direct the work. There are a number of directors who can shoot the same type of work in the circle, as well as choices.

The army walked very unwillingly.

Lu Chen became more and more certain that the contract was prepared on his own initiative and was not recognized by Fang Hui.

But then what? Lu Chen can't call Fang Hui directly, can he?

If he did, he'd be too immature.

After a moment of meditation, Lu Chen called Li Sister.

Honestly, he also has a little depression in his heart, no wonder people say that the entertainment industry is too complicated, many things are not what you want to do well, people's hearts will change.

In this circle, there's really not much you can do to keep your heart open.

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