Chapter 56: Remuneration for Filming "Farewell My Concubine", Special Approval of Professional Title!

Chen Xiao's eyes lit up.

He was a little excited, but he said, "Director Li, you are too polite. It is my honor to be on the national TV station. It doesn't matter whether I am paid or not."

The other side laughed, "Director Chen, you are too polite. I still have to pay. Let's talk about the money first. Directors usually get paid on a daily basis. The department finally approved 10,000 yuan a day. Let's calculate it for half a year. If there is not enough time, we will talk about it later."

Chen Xiao's heart skipped a beat.

Half a year is 180 days, which means 1.8 million? !

This is much more than he expected.

You know, even the queen who sings on the Spring Festival Gala only makes a few thousand yuan for a performance.

On this stage, it is not money that is important, but fame.

"Thank you, Director Li."

Director Li continued, "This price is indeed a bit low for a director. But after all, we have to set an example for the industry and cannot make sky-high remuneration. However, the actual money you get is more than this. There is also a 10% share of the promotional video revenue. How much you can get depends on the quality."

10%?

Chen Xiao was stunned.

Generally, the director's share is only about 3%. The director and the screenwriter only get 5%.

Giving 10% is a high degree of recognition.

However, this is a promotional film for opera, which is free to play, and the only income is the money given by the platform based on the number of views.

It is estimated that the Ministry of Culture will get 100 million yuan in the end, and he will get 10 million yuan.

The rest will most likely be invested in the Peking Opera industry.

The two items add up to 11.8 million yuan.

The film will be released at the end of January.

Earning so much in three months is not a small amount for a top director.

"Well, thank you Director Li."

Director Li smiled and continued: "The reward is more than money. When the film is done, I will approve you the title of first-level director and first-level screenwriter!"

Chen Xiao was slightly stunned.

National first-level director and first-level screenwriter?

These two titles are at the same level as professors. They are the highest titles for directors and enjoy special contribution allowances issued by the state.

However, what stunned him was not the level, but the prerequisite for applying for the first level, which is to have the title of second-level director and second-level screenwriter.

He didn't have either.

"Director Li, I don't have a second-level professional title..."

"I know, special approval!"

Chen Xiao scratched his head, "Thank you Director Li."

Special approval?

Hiss-If this news gets out, I'm afraid it will attract the envy and jealousy of a group of old directors and screenwriters.

But don't waste it, the titles are piled up!

"Okay, then you are busy. If you need any help in the future, feel free to contact me. I will try my best to help!"

"Well, thank you Director Li."

The two hung up the phone.

Chen Xiao put down the phone.

Roughly calculated.

Estimated 10 million in broadcast revenue share and 1.8 million in remuneration.

A total of 11.8 million in cash income.

There are also two first-level professional titles that symbolize status.

And Director Li's connections.

It's okay, as a bonus to the system task, it's not bad.

After all, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture to make this film, in addition to connections, what he values ​​most is the system reward.

The system reward is a golden lottery opportunity!

The prize pool includes master-level skills, system upgrades, urban villas, etc.

Wouldn't it be great if I could draw a city villa?

System upgrade is also fine.

Although I don't know what the benefits of upgrading are, I'll give it a try.

Just as he was immersed in thinking about the reward, Fang Rong's voice came from behind him, "Director Chen, the food is getting cold, hurry up and eat."

"I'm here, thank you Director Fang for reminding me."

At the same time.

As a large number of stars entered and exited the Capital Art Theater, the news of Chen Xiao's new film was quickly found out by the media.

As soon as the reporter knew it, the whole network knew it.

Chen Xiao was on the hot search for two days because of "Titanic" entering Cannes.

Today, it just dropped to the 30th place and was pushed to the first place again.

Hot search No. 1: "Chen Xiao is preparing for a new film!"

Hot search No. 2: "The Ministry of Culture is shooting the opera promotional film "Farewell My Concubine"! The genius director Chen Xiao is the chief director!"

Hot search No. 11: "The opera promotional film "Farewell My Concubine" is suspected to be nearly three hours long."

...

As soon as the news came out.

Chen Xiao's fans, Peking Opera "Farewell My Concubine" enthusiasts, and passers-by were a little confused.

Director Chen Xiao

Three hours long

Opera promotional film

Farewell My Concubine

——I know all these words, but why do they sound so strange when put together?

"Director Chen is good at expressing emotions and establishing characters, right? Isn't it a bit too far for him to make a promotional video for opera?"

"A three-hour promotional video? Who can watch it?"

"Upstairs, you just said a three-hour commercial, have you seen it? Don't say three hours, he shot 3,000 hours, I'll watch it!"

"Does Chen Xiao understand opera? He can be an assistant director, but how can he be the chief director?"

"By the way, how did Director Chen get in touch with the Ministry of Culture? The end of the universe is the establishment, this sentence is really true."

"Oh, what a pity, things that cooperate with the government must be timid when shooting."

"A promotional video for opera, how bold do you expect him to be?"

"Yes, an opera promotional video, you can't be bold even if you want to be bold."

"Don't guess blindly, trust Director Chen, you will know when the film comes out."

...

At the same time, a large number of reporters got the news and swarmed to the Capital Art Theater, strongly demanding to be allowed to interview Chen Xiao.

Since the announcement that "Titanic" was shortlisted for Cannes, they have not found any trace of Chen Xiao.

Now that he is here, how could he miss such a good opportunity?

But this is the Capital Art Theater after all.

They couldn't force their way in, so they had to squat outside the door and wait. When someone came out, they would ask, "Do you have any news about Chen Xiao?"

The staff of the Art Theater were confused.

Especially those who didn't know Chen Xiao was in the theater, they instantly suspected that these media were looking for a missing person with the same name?

The sky gradually darkened and night fell.

It was nine o'clock in the evening.

The crew finally finished the casting.

Chen Xiao and Fang Rong walked towards the parking lot while discussing the training.

Chen Xiao fiddled with the car keys and asked, "Director Fang, the training will be opera in the morning and history and character understanding in the afternoon, right?"

"Yes, it starts on the 27th."

"Still at the Capital Art Theater, right? I'll come and take a look too."

"Yes. But you're going to Cannes next month, right? I remember the film festival is from the 10th to the 21st."

Fang Rong looked at Chen Xiao with envy.

It would have been nice if we had known each other earlier.

He hasn't participated in the Cannes Film Festival yet.

He continued to sigh, "I'm here with some history professors and opera actors. Why don't you take a break and go to Country F for a few days."

Chen Xiao shook his head.

Travel, relaxation and the like, wait until next Spring Festival.

If the system treasure chest draws a villa in the city center, that's perfect.

If not, buy a villa far away from the city center.

In late January, build an e-sports room at home and play crazy for ten days!

But do what you want at what time.

It's still better to work hard on filming now.

"I'll leave on the 20th, just go and get the award."

Fang Rong raised his eyebrows.

Just go and get the award?

Tsk tsk tsk, he's really a young and fearless person.

Just when he was secretly complaining in his heart, he heard Chen Xiao beside him sighing.

"Hey, it takes so long to sit on the plane, I really don't want to go..."

Fang Rong: "..."

He took a deep breath and forced out a kind smile.

TMD...I can't do this job anymore!

If you don't want to go, don't go!

How can you learn to be Versailles at such a young age?