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Chapter 577: Wan Jia Film and Television
Chapter 577: Wan Jia Film and Television
Wan Jia Film and Television boasted a profit of 109 million yuan last year, largely attributed to the success of "God of Gamblers," which garnered substantial revenue from overseas distribution rights. After perusing the financial report, Lu Jiaxin felt that she had previously underestimated the potential of Wan Jia Film and Television. After all, their profits were impressive, even surpassing those of Green Forest, which had only profited around 100 million yuan in the previous year.
With this newfound realization, Lu Jiaxin paid a visit to Wan Jia Film and Television the next day and requested the upcoming filming schedule from Tian Pengyu.
"Legal Pretty Woman" was nearing the end of its production, and "God of Gamblers" was set to commence filming next month. Aside from these two projects, Lu Jiaxin was only vaguely familiar with the other films and TV series on the schedule. This wasn't Tian Pengyu's fault, as Lu Jiaxin had always been a hands-off boss, only expecting the company to avoid making losses.
Upon reviewing the filming schedule, Lu Jiaxin instructed, "Bring me all these scripts."
Tian Pengyu was overjoyed and eagerly replied, "Just a moment, boss. I'll get them right away."
The boss's initiative in expressing interest in reviewing the scripts of other films signaled her newfound attention to Wan Jia Film and Television. Given her talent for turning things around, if she chose to dedicate her efforts, this year's profits would undoubtedly surpass those of previous years.
Lu Jiaxin glanced at the stack of scripts that Tian Pengyu brought over and picked up the one on top. The movie was titled "Fist of Fury," a crime-action film—a genre that directors in Hong Kong City excelled at. Moreover, this type of film was popular among audiences in both Hong Kong and the mainland. However, to make a profit, the production had to be of exceptional quality. Thus far, Wan Jia Film and Television had yet to produce a truly outstanding crime-action film.
After flipping through about a dozen pages, Lu Jiaxin shook her head and remarked, "This won't do. It's too dull and won't appeal to viewers. We need to inject some comedic elements to lighten the mood and engage the audience."
Tian Pengyu immediately jotted down her feedback in his notebook.
Lu Jiaxin browsed through nine scripts, finding them all to be mediocre and uninspiring. It was no surprise, as the best scripts usually went to the larger, more established film companies. Despite producing three massively popular works, Wan Jia Film and Television still lagged behind its competitors.
Noticing her dissatisfaction, Tian Pengyu spoke up, "Boss, I've recruited a screenwriter by the surname Zhao. He specializes in writing romantic dramas. He'll be joining us next month, and if you have any ideas or suggestions, you can discuss them with him directly."
Hearing about a screenwriter adept at writing romantic dramas, Lu Jiaxin immediately thought of the term "idol drama." However, she decided to hold off on that idea until the new screenwriter started work.
Tian Pengyu hesitated for a moment before adding, "Boss, our current office space is a bit cramped. We should consider moving to a larger location to accommodate our growing team."
"What are your requirements?" Lu Jiaxin inquired.
Tian Pengyu hoped to rent two floors—one for office space and the other for training and classes for the actors. The current setup, where they had to rent external spaces for actor training and classes, was far from ideal.
A thought occurred to Lu Jiaxin, and she replied, "Let's not rush into finding a new office. I'll go through these scripts in detail, and we can discuss it further at a meeting later."
In the past, she had despised meetings, considering them a waste of time. Little did she know that the tables would turn, and now, as the boss of several companies, she found herself presiding over multiple meetings each month.
When Lu Jiaxin returned home from work, she saw Nie Zan sitting in the living room, perusing some documents. She flumped down on the sofa and exclaimed, "I'm exhausted. I don't want to work anymore. I want to be a couch potato."
Miao Na wanted to point out that she certainly had the means to become a couch potato if she so desired, but her rational side prevailed, and she chose to exit the room instead. She understood that her boss was merely venting and didn't genuinely wish to become a slacker.
Setting aside his documents, Nie Zan smiled and said, "If you're feeling overwhelmed, why not take a few days off to relax and unwind? You can leave the company matters to your subordinates."
Shaking her head, Lu Jiaxin replied, "With Green Forest's recent IPO, it's not an ideal time for me to go on a vacation.
Lu Jiaxin continued, "And we should also pay more attention to Wan Jia Film and Television. They made a profit of over 100 million yuan last year!"
Nie Zan was not surprised. He replied, "The 'God of Gamblers' copyright sold for 9 million Green Dollars, and with the box office revenue from Hong Kong City, that single movie earned us over 70 million yuan."
Lu Jiaxin added, "We also made over 10 million from 'Noble Aristocrats', and now Bay Island and Macau TV want to buy the broadcasting rights. The price they offered is quite good, so I've agreed. As for 'Legal Pretty Woman', the South Koreans want to buy the rights, but I think their offer is too low, so I'm considering a profit-sharing model instead."
"I also want to collaborate with the mainland for 'Legal Pretty Woman' and go with a profit-sharing model there. It's a shame that 'God of Gamblers' can't be screened there due to their conservative nature."
Nie Zan felt that with Lu Jiaxin's connections in the mainland and the empowering message of 'Legal Pretty Woman', the movie would be a hit with young women there.
Lu Jiaxin shared her thoughts, "The profits from last year are still in the account. I plan to use this money to recruit more talent and strengthen the company's capabilities."
She felt that what Wan Jia lacked was not big-name stars but talented directors and screenwriters.
Nie Zan agreed, "You can share your ideas with the screenwriters and let them develop the scripts. Then, you can review and approve the final drafts."
Lu Jiaxin nodded, "Yes, Ah Zan, sometimes I think you're a worm in my stomach, always knowing what I'm thinking."
Nie Zan corrected her, indicating that it was their mutual understanding, "I remember you mentioned two screenwriters before. If you like their work, we can poach them. In Hong Kong City, money can solve most problems."
Lu Jiaxin laughed, as this was exactly what she had in mind.
The next day, during the meeting, she instructed her secretary to distribute the scripts to Tian Pengyu and the other high-level executives. With a cold expression, she said, "None of these scripts are original. They are all derivative and uninspiring. How can we expect to make money from movies based on such scripts?"
Out of the nine scripts, three were likely to be profitable, two were uncertain, and the remaining four would definitely lose money. She decided to proceed with the projects that had potential for profit as planned and cancel the rest.
Seeing that everyone remained silent, Lu Jiaxin continued, "Without good scripts, we cannot produce good movies. You are all professionals in this industry, and you should understand this better than I do."
Tian Pengyu reluctantly spoke up, "Boss, the best screenwriters are already signed to other companies."
Lu Jiaxin replied, "We can offer high salaries to lure them over. This applies not only to screenwriters but also to directors and actors. That way, when we have good projects, we won't have to worry about finding suitable talent."
Tian Pengyu was deeply moved by Lu Jiaxin's words. Her previous lack of interest in the company had resulted in low morale, but now, with her newfound enthusiasm, he was confident that the company would thrive.
The other executives shared his sentiment. They had all envied Green Forest's IPO and were hoping that Lu Jiaxin would pay more attention to the film company. Their wishes had finally come true.
After the meeting, Lu Jiaxin called the three screenwriters to her office and shared her idea of producing a comedic fantasy movie, which could be released during the holiday season.
The screenwriters weren't sure how to approach the project.
Lu Jiaxin suggested, "If you need inspiration, you can refer to 'The Investiture of the Gods', 'Journey to the West', and 'Classic of Mountains and Seas'."
In addition to tasking the screenwriters with creating compelling scripts, she also planned to adapt bestselling novels into films or TV series, a task she assigned to Tian Pengyu, with her overseeing the final product.
With the boss's instructions and guidance, the screenwriters couldn't refuse.
(End of Chapter)
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