Chapter 579 Field investigation to determine new drama(1/2)
"TV, are you in such a hurry this time? How about we wait until the drama is filmed?" Fang Xing is still used to filming the drama and waiting for all major TV stations to watch the finished film before discussing the broadcast.
Wei Shurong quit this time, shook his head and said: "We have discussed it in a meeting in the station, and we still hope that Ark Culture's poverty alleviation drama will be broadcast on our station, and we can do it under any conditions."
Fang Xing shook his head and smiled: "What if I fail in the photo?"
Wei Shurong said that he had already won the Best Director, so how could he be so bad no matter how bad he was?
Of course, he had a determined expression on his face: "It doesn't matter, no matter how it turns out, our station will take it."
In fact, it is true that TV stations invest in making bad movies, or buy bad movies.
If the quality of the final shot is really worrying, then just suppress it and not broadcast it.
Or, broadcast it during non-prime time.
Anyway, Donghai Satellite TV needs to complete its task and must broadcast a TV series related to poverty alleviation work this year.
However, this task does not require a broadcast period.
If the filmed drama is really not good, then it will be broadcast at noon, and the task will be considered completed after it is broadcast.
Anyway, Donghai Satellite TV has booked Ark Culture, a poverty alleviation drama, in advance, so even in the worst case scenario, it won’t lose much.
Moreover, the contracts that can be signed now are only intention contracts, and the price of the TV series will still have to wait until the finished film is released.
Of course, Donghai Satellite TV also has another option, which is to directly invest in making a film.
Competition in the film and television industry is fierce now. TV stations want to invest in making dramas, and many film and television companies want to cooperate.
However, Ark culture is not among them.
With the current market situation of Ark Culture, and the high probability that Fang Xing will be filming it himself, with the multiple BUFF blessings of Best Director and Best Actor, there is no way this kind of project will lack investment.
In fact.
Ark Culture has been lacking investment for two years. If you want to invest in Ark Culture projects, you have to exchange scarce resources.
After all, for a film and television company whose projects are 100% profitable, it is easy to imagine how popular investment is.
"TV, actually I haven't even thought about the script. Isn't it too early to talk about the broadcast platform?" Fang Xing still didn't want to settle down like this.
"Brother Fang, just tell me. What are your plans?" Wei Shurong also knows that the new drama project has not been officially approved yet, and even if it is negotiated now, it is impossible to sign a contract.
Wei Shurong ran to Ark Culture Headquarters. The main purpose was to take a front stand and ensure the advantage of being close to the water.
Fang Xing thought for a moment and replied: "TV, let me give you a thorough explanation. I really don't have a clear project yet, so I can't give you an accurate answer. As for the broadcast platform, there is a high probability that it will be
Taiwan Broadcast."
Since "The Pretender", all the dramas produced by Ark Culture, as long as they are on the stars, are simulcast on multiple channels.
Because at the price of Ark Culture’s current TV series, it would be difficult for a satellite TV station to afford it.
This poverty alleviation drama is still a project supported by higher-level departments. As long as there are no problems when the drama is produced, there is a high probability that it will be simulcast on multiple channels.
Wei Shurong has been in this industry for so many years and knows this very well.
He grabbed Fang Xing's hand and said favorably: "This is natural, but brother Fang has to promise me that if there are multiple channels broadcasting, there must be one of ours."
This requirement is not difficult.
After all, Ark Culture is indeed a company in Donghai City and has cooperated with Donghai TV for so many years.
If a new drama is going to be broadcast on stars and simulcast on multiple channels, it can be done on Donghai Satellite TV.
However, Fang Xing still pretended to be embarrassed: "Since the TV station has said so, I can only nod. However, I am afraid that when the drama is filmed, Donghai TV will not broadcast it."
Wei Shurong waved his hand: "That's impossible. As long as Ark Culture's drama is filmed, it will be broadcast on Donghai Satellite TV."
This is definitely what the scene said.
Of course, whether Donghai TV will broadcast it in the end depends on the quality of the series.
What the two of them are talking about now is a matter of friendship, not business.
Favors can be given, but whether we can cooperate in the end is business.
Of course, if relationships and business can be put together, everything will be perfect.
Wei Shurong received a satisfactory reply and then stood up to leave: "Since Brother Fang has agreed, I will wait and see. Donghai Satellite TV will free up its schedule in advance, and I will wait for your new drama."
Fang Xing wholeheartedly agreed: "Okay, let's go slowly to Weitai. Why don't you stay for a meal?"
Wei Shurong waved his hand: "No, no, I think brother Fang must be very busy during this period, so I won't bother you. If you encounter anything during filming, just call me. As long as we can solve it, we will definitely solve it."
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"Okay, okay, walk slowly to the guard station." Fang Xing saw him out.
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After Wei Shurong left, Fang Xing returned to the office and continued to look through the collected poverty alleviation materials.
Since poverty alleviation-themed TV dramas are tasks assigned by higher-level departments, they must have relatively clear goals, so the poverty alleviation materials provided by higher-level departments are also relatively complete.
These materials mainly include the deeds of advanced figures in poverty alleviation work in various provinces and regions, as well as introductions to the achievements of poverty alleviation work.
Fang Xing has been watching it for a few days.
From these materials, we can indeed dig out a lot of content that can be photographed.
While Fang Xing was watching, he would also search for information on the Internet and consider what specific content to film.
In fact, Fang Xing already had a rough prototype in his mind, but if he really wanted to shoot it, it would be best to conduct an on-site inspection.
Otherwise, some content may not be photographed, which would be more embarrassing.
Wei Shurong came directly to the company today. It is estimated that other TV stations will also find the company directly.
Fang Xing thought for a moment, picked up his phone, and called Guo Chunlei, the person in charge of this poverty alleviation drama:
"Hey, Bureau Guo, I just woke up.
"Yes, I looked at the poverty alleviation work information you gave me, and there is indeed a lot of content that can be explored.
"I thought about it this way. I wanted to see it on site so that I could determine whether it was suitable for filming into a drama.
"Yes, I'm going to take the crew over to see it. If it's suitable, we can consider location selection."
On the other end of the phone was Guo Chunlei, deputy director of the State Administration of Radio and Television. He only called a few people, one of whom was Fang Xing.
Guo Chunlei heard that Fang Xing had an idea and was very happy and said, "Okay. Which county do you want to visit? I'll have someone contact you."
Fang Xing turned the information in his hand to the page he liked and said, "I want to visit Jixi County in Ning Province now."
"Jixi... there is a lot of wind and sand there, and the poverty alleviation work is indeed very effective, but the environment there is not good, are you sure you want to go there?" Guo Chunlei had read this information, so when he mentioned the name of this county, he knew where it was.
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"Yes, I am more interested in this place. Poverty alleviation work is not hard work. If it is a rich place, there is no such thing as poverty alleviation. Since you want to shoot, let's shoot in a remote place." Fang Xing said.
Thoughts in my heart.
However, you have to go and see it to know whether it can be photographed.
"Okay, when will you go? I'll have someone contact you and pick you up when the time comes." Guo Chunlei agreed.
"Just these two days. Now that you have decided to do something, let's take action." Fang Xing has always been quick and resolute in doing things. Once he decides what he wants to do, he doesn't want to delay it.
"Okay, I'll have someone contact you later." Guo Chunlei agreed, and then asked his secretary to make arrangements.
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After deciding to go to Jixi County, Ning Province, Fang Xing held a meeting at the company to officially launch the poverty alleviation drama project.
Qiao Yinghong stayed in Donghai and was responsible for the formation of the crew.
Fang Xing is leading the director team to prepare for a field trip to Ning Province.
On the day of departure, Lu Xiang'er reluctantly held hands at the airport, looking like she wanted to go with him.
However, the environment in Jixi County, Ning Province is indeed relatively poor, with loess everywhere and strong winds and sand, so it is impossible for her to follow.
I took a flight to Ning Province and took two more trains before meeting the pick-up person. I was then taken by a bus from Jixi County to the county town where I stayed.
The next day, Fang Xing took the crew, led by people appointed by the local county committee, to inspect the local poverty alleviation work.
Since poverty alleviation work is indeed effective, the environment is not as bad as imagined.
And since you go by car, you don’t have to bear it even if the environment is bad.
I will still go back to the county town to live in the evening.
The inspection lasted two days.
Fang Xing felt that it could be filmed, so he discussed the shooting ideas with the director team.
Where was the scene shot?
Where will the crew be camped?
How should I take pictures when there is strong wind and sand?
Various issues were discussed.
To be continued...