novelraw Chapter 55 Recruiting Soldiers
Chapter 55 Recruiting Soldiers
Ding Binbai laughed and said, "If it were your own home, I definitely wouldn't mention it."
But aren't my uncle and aunt here?
Wang Zhiming laughed heartily, "It's all the same, all the same! Come in and sit down, come in and sit down!"
They warmly invited Ding Binbai and the others to come in and sit down. After exchanging a few words, Huang Chunping returned from buying groceries, and naturally, another lively scene ensued.
After Wang Zhiming and Huang Chunping went to cook, the group started talking about serious matters.
Zhao Liang was also curious and asked, "Director, why don't you just find a large film and television company to cooperate with?"
How did you manage to get Zhen Liang to collaborate with you?
Speaking of this, Wang Xiaohao was also frustrated and grumbled, "You think I haven't contacted those big companies?"
Damn it, some people said they'd send me a producer!
Some people want to add actors to my film crew.
Some even asked me to help with the accounting...
Damn it, I've finally figured it out: better to be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond.
It's not worth working for those big companies; it's more worthwhile to work for a rich woman.
At least the rich woman doesn't interfere with my production team's creative process, right?
To prevent his men from becoming resentful, Wang Xiaohao only said that he was now working for Zhen Liang, a rich woman, and did not mention that he took half of the profits!
However, Zhao Liang and Ding Binbai probably had some idea about this.
They certainly couldn't have guessed that Wang Xiaohao would actually be able to get half of it, such a high share!
This is no longer just Wang Xiaohao working for Zhen Liang; the two are now in a completely collaborative relationship!
Upon hearing this, Zhao Liang pondered for a moment and said, "That seems to make sense!"
Ding Binbai knew Wang Xiaohao very well.
Once Wang Xiaohao arrived on set, his desire for control was astonishing.
Don't be fooled by how easy-going and agreeable he seems when he's filming.
Completely different from those directors who act like tyrants on set!
However, in reality, Wang Xiaohao's desire to control the crew is no less than that of those tyrants on set, and may even be stronger.
He absolutely hates it when others interfere in his film crew's work!
Back then, although Wang Xiaoshuang and Huang Anzhong caused all sorts of trouble, they didn't interfere with the specific affairs of the production team.
Wang Xiaohao didn't get into a conflict with them!
Actually, Ding Binbai is also very annoying!
Birds of a feather flock together. The two of them got along well even before they started making the movie because they were both a bit proud at heart.
They often privately comment on industry figures, calling this person an idiot, that person a moron, someone who's gotten old and senile, or someone who suddenly gained fame but is actually unworthy of it.
Under such circumstances, Ding Binbai also disliked others interfering with the production team and disrupting the creative process.
Moreover, Ding Binbai especially disliked actors interfering with filming!
In his words, actors are all idiots; what do they know about creation?
Just be a tool, act according to the director's and cinematographer's instructions!
This is actually quite similar to Wang Xiaohao's attitude towards actors!
Because Wang Xiaohao also believes in the words of the great director Alfred Hitchcock from his previous life—actors are animals.
This is also why Wang Xiaohao is so not picky about actors; he can work with Wang Xiaoshuang, and he can also work with Zhen Liang.
Even if he encounters someone whose acting is ten times worse than theirs, Wang Xiaohao can still work with them!
Actors are just tools, livestock.
Whether it can be used well in the film is the director's job!
Ding Binbai laughed and said, "Zhen Liang is actually quite suitable! At least she's a top-tier actress with deep connections in all aspects, much better than Huang Anzhong!"
Besides, the distribution was also handled by Rubik's Cube Company!
"That Rubik's Cube is published by a large, professional company; there shouldn't be any problems!"
He was speaking up for Wang Xiaohao to prevent Zhao Liang from thinking he was unreliable and being disappointed!
After all, he and Wang Xiaohao were old buddies.
Zhao Liang joined the cast while filming "My Sassy Girl".
He didn't have the same level of trust in Wang Xiaohao as Ding Binbai did!
Wang Xiaohao laughed and said, "And they're very generous!"
Needless to say, I was a newcomer to the previous film and didn't have much say in it.
This movie is different; I guarantee our salaries will at least double!
Upon hearing this, their eyes lit up.
The world is full of goodwill, and the world is all good.
Who doesn't like making money?
Moreover, even with the previous film, only director Wang Xiaohao didn't make much money, but everyone else in the crew earned what they were supposed to earn.
People like Ding Binbai and Zhao Liang all received the industry average salary!
Not to mention, Wang Xiaohao was overjoyed at the moment, as he was determined to ensure they could earn double the money.
There was no other way; these people were all considered part of Wang Xiaohao's inner circle. Why would they follow him if he didn't offer them enough benefits?
Wang Xiaohao said, "I have started a new company, which is basically a director's studio."
The guys signed with my company, and their salaries, except for regular acting jobs which are paid according to market rates, are paid by me.
How about I give you guys an extra 50,000 yuan a month?
Ding Binbai already knew Wang Xiaohao's idea, and immediately agreed.
Following Wang Xiaohao is just to gain merit by following the emperor.
Now that we've finally gotten what we've been waiting for, how could we possibly refuse?
Zhao Liang happily agreed.
This is much more than he used to earn working as a mortar mixer on construction sites!
The two were overjoyed, because this meant they would be able to earn 600,000 yuan a month just from their salaries.
If you add in the filming salary, wouldn't the annual income be close to a million?
This is considered a mid-to-high level of income in the film and television industry!
There is a huge income gap among behind-the-scenes workers in the film and television industry.
Generally speaking, the more famous you are, the higher your income!
Those photographers who have won international awards can earn as much as two or three million for shooting a single film.
Of course, it also depends on the specific shooting duration and the working environment.
However, no matter what, for some ordinary, unknown people, an income of tens or hundreds of thousands is already quite good.
For their last film, they paid around 100,000 yuan, based on market prices.
Of course, Wang Xiaohao privately subsidized them, giving them more than 200,000 yuan.
Now that they've made a name for themselves with Wang Xiaohao's film "Savage," their market value has almost doubled, and earning several hundred thousand shouldn't be a problem!
With a guaranteed minimum income from the company, their earnings are practically guaranteed. This is considered top-tier treatment in the film and television industry!
The two were naturally very satisfied!
Moreover, Ding Binbai was one of the first people to follow Wang Xiaohao, and the two had the best relationship.
Wang Xiaohao told him privately that he would give him an additional bonus.
Ding Binbai said, "What about Wang Le'an and the others? They all want to work for Director Wang too!"
Wang Xiaohao said, "Wang Le'an is quite capable. If he comes to my company, I will also give him a monthly salary of 50,000 yuan."
I can only offer his assistants a monthly salary of six thousand!
Of course, filming will still be done at market price.
By the way, Lao Ding, if any of your assistants are willing to come, I'll pay them the same salary!