Chapter 51 Artist Contract
Until the end of August, Gu Wei was very busy. He first met with Han Sanping and Yu Dong and got to know them.

Next came Wang Changtian from Guangguang, as well as actors he had worked with before, including Dong Xuan and Yan Danchen.

Before the start of the school year at all major universities, Liu Yifei and Su Chang made another appointment with Gu Wei, under the pretext of a get-together.

Since he enrolled in school last year, Liu Yifei has hardly ever stayed in school. Now, taking advantage of the fact that he has no acting offers in the second half of the year, he plans to go to school and take classes well. Gu Wei expressed his support and encouraged him to study hard and improve his acting skills.

Liu Yifei is not stupid. Although she is not in the class, she can feel the alienation and rejection of other students when chatting in the group.

……

At the end of August, Xingchen Film and Television Company.

"Think about it."

"Think it over, Director."

In the conference room, Gu Wei looked at Qin Hao in front of him with a bit of helplessness. Ever since the last meal, he had brought up this matter intentionally or unintentionally, and had been bothering Gu Wei for more than half a month.

"Three years, five years, eight years," Qin Hao muttered as he looked at the artist's contract.

Xingchen Film and Television Company has never signed a contract with any actor or artist. This contract template was borrowed by Wang Chen from other companies.

The profit sharing between mainland brokerage companies and artists is generally "30%-70%. However, when some popular stars renew their contracts after the expiration of their contracts, some brokerage companies will take the initiative to reduce it to "20%-80%", or even "19%-10%", considering that the stars are still popular and can bring huge profits.

The agency can be very lenient with big-name stars on the profit sharing ratio and contract term. "Any contract term you can think of, any profit sharing is possible."

After Gu Wei received the signing contract, he made some adjustments, after all, this was the first artist signed by his company.

"Brother Wei, is the longest period eight years?"

Qin Hao said this after reading the contract.

"Stop it, don't call me brother, especially Brother Wei."

"What? Eight years is not enough. Are you really planning to sell it to me?"

When Gu Wei heard Qin Hao calling him Brother Wei, he felt uncomfortable all over and said jokingly.

"Director, it's okay to sell it to a company. It's like finding a stable job that will last a lifetime."

Gu Wei sighed in his heart, thinking he had underestimated this kid.

Just based on this idea of ​​climbing up the ladder, you will not have a bad life in the future.

Wang Chen was laughing as he listened to it nearby.

"The longest is eight years. We'll deal with other things when the time comes. The company also needs to test your work first."

Gu Wei made a joke.

"Director, I'm an excellent actor..."

Qin Hao was talking mumblingly, but his hands were very quick. He picked up the pen and signed his name without even looking at it carefully.

"I told you to take a closer look. If there are any problems, I won't take responsibility."

"Director, judging from what you said, these 100 pounds are all handed over to the company."

.........

The news that Qin Hao signed with Xingchen Film and Television was reported by the media on the same day, causing a stir in the circle. A large number of celebrity artists contacted Xingchen Film and Television, wanting to sign with director Gu Wei's company.

There are also several first-line artists among them. Xingchen Film and Television is not big in China, but they thought of Gu Wei's resources in Hollywood. If they could go to Hollywood to shoot a few movies, their value and status would instantly go up.

...

"Fan Binbin."

"Li Binbin."

"Hu Jun."

...

"Is this the first artist to ask about this?"

In the office, Gu Wei looked at the resume on the computer screen in front of him and asked Wang Chen.

"Boss, there are more than a few. From yesterday till now, the company has received a large number of resumes from celebrity artists. There are quite a few first-tier ones, even more second-tier ones, and even more third- and fourth-tier ones."

Wang Chen reported while holding the list.

Gu Wei rubbed his forehead. This group of people really are omnipresent.

"Well, let's make an announcement in your name. Xingchen Films will not start signing large-scale artists for the time being. Qin Hao's case is a special case."

"Also, don't mention me in the announcement, keep it low-key."

During the time since returning to China, Gu Wei has been on the headlines of major portals several times, which has caused dissatisfaction among some people. After all, he is still under a ban from conducting.

Gu Wei also made up his mind to appear in front of the media as little as possible.

"Okay, boss."

After hearing this, Wang Chen left the office to do this.

At this time, the cell phone vibrated. Gu Wei picked it up and saw that it was a call from Liu Yifei.

"Hey."

"Senior, are you busy?"

...

Half an hour later, the call ended.

Gu Wei was mentally prepared for Liu Yifei's inquiries, but he did not plan to sign a contract with Liu Yifei.

Unlike Qin Hao, Liu Yifei has Chen Jinfei behind her and has no shortage of resources for now, so let's wait and see.

Besides, Gu Wei doesn't have the energy to train her slowly now. There are a lot of things going on in Hollywood. Gu Wei has also made plans for the next few years and doesn't want any accidents to happen.

The next day, Xingchen Films released an announcement, which attracted comments from netizens online.

“Only one person signed?”

"I admit that Director Gu is different from other directors who graduated from Beijing Film Academy. They will give priority to actors from the Central Academy of Drama when filming, but Director Gu only considers actors from the Central Academy of Drama when signing people, haha."

"The male lead in "Time and Space Lovers" and Xu Zhu in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" both have good acting skills."

"I don't quite understand why Qin Hao and Director Gu Wei have such a good relationship."

"You know nothing. Do you know what gay love between men is?"

Looking at the comments online, Gu Wei couldn't help but sigh at the netizens' broad imagination.

As media reporters continued to report, Qin Hao's information was posted online bit by bit. He felt the feeling of being famous just after signing the contract.

.........

On the other side, in the chat group of the 96 class of the Central Academy of Drama.

"I say, you are so lucky, kid."

Chen Minghao directly shouted in the group that he and Qin Hao had the best relationship in school, and he was the one who accompanied Qin Hao to the audition for "Time and Space Lovers".

"I never thought that someone in our class would sign a contract with this junior's company. That's incredible," Qin Hailu said. "Haozi, let's treat you to a meal and make things lively for you," Mei Ting typed and sent it out.

"That's right. Haozi can't escape this meal. If he signs with a big Hollywood director's company, will he still be worried about not having any movies to shoot in the future?"

Chen Minghao cheered, of course he was also happy for Qin Hao.

"Haozi, I want to have a big meal."

Zeng Li seldom speaks in the group, but now she spoke up after seeing the message.

"Oh, I envy Haozi. I also want to work in a big director's company," Liu Ye suddenly said.

"Hey, isn't this our big actor? Why is he showing up today?" Hu Jing teased him.

"Jingjing, you're talking about me again. I'm happy for Haozi."

Zhang Ziyi saw the classmates chatting enthusiastically in the group and said nothing.

In the past two years, as she gradually went global and won the title of "International Chapter", she became increasingly alienated from her classmates.

Seeing Qin Hao signed a contract to join director Gu Wei's company, it would be a lie to say she wasn't envious. Hollywood is the place she dreams of going to.

"Don't worry, it's a great meal, an absolute great meal, you can choose the place, haha."

"Really just pick one at random? Then I'll have to think about it carefully."

Hu Jing has a cheerful personality. She gets along well with everyone in the class and is deeply loved by her head teacher Chang Li.

"Old Chen, Director Gu Wei mentioned you a while ago and asked me about your current situation."

"Really, you didn't lie to me?"

When Chen Minghao heard this, he was startled and asked hurriedly.

"Really? I'm not lying to you. I'll take you to see him when I have time."

"Although the director is young, he has achieved remarkable results. You can get to know him more if you have the chance."

Professor Chang Li led the 96 Acting Class of the Central Academy of Drama from beginning to end, and he had feelings for everyone in the class.

After Qin Hao signed the contract, she called him and gave him some encouragement. She really treated the students in her class as her own children.

"Don't worry, I will definitely recommend you if there is a suitable opportunity."

Qin Hao patted his chest and said that he had always respected his class teacher.

……

A lot of news is reported in the circle every day. Over time, as other reports slowly come out, fewer people pay attention to this matter.

At the beginning of September, all major universities started their new semester, and the freshmen of Class 03 were also undergoing military training.

That day, Gu Wei went directly to Beijing Film Academy.

After returning to school, Gu Wei met his classmates whom he hadn't seen for a long time. They greeted each other, but they were not close. Maybe the next time they met would be when they graduated.

"Director, teacher, long time no see."

In the director's office, Gu Wei greeted everyone one by one.

"I'm back. The movie did well at the box office. I heard that the other one is still being edited. How's it going?"

Director Xie Xiaojing was chatting with Gu Wei with smiles on their faces.

"It will probably take another two months to finish the movie."

"Director, I have a question for you. Are you familiar with Ning Hao from the Photography Department?"

"Photography Department?"

Xie Xiaojing was a little confused. Gu Wei couldn't film in China now, and he also had a cooperative company in Hollywood. She didn't know what he meant.

“Any projects?”

"Haha, I can't hide it from you, Director. I have other plans."

"I'm not very familiar with the photography department. I'll ask Lao Zhang for you," he said, picking up the phone on the table and starting to make a call.

...

At this time, Ning Hao, a senior student in the Photography Department who was about to graduate, received a notice from the director of the Photography Department, asking him to go to the Performance Department office.

Ning Hao was confused and didn't understand what it meant, but he went there obediently anyway.

"Dong dong."

"Hello, Director, I'm Ning Hao from the Photography Department."

Gu Wei recognized Ning Hao as soon as he entered the office. It was the right person, but he looked older.

"It's not me who's looking for you, it's your junior fellow student who's looking for you."

"That junior?"

When Ning Hao heard this, he looked around and saw Gu Wei sitting in his seat.

He must know Gu Wei, the pride of the Beijing Film Academy's directing department. His substitute teachers often mentioned him. Now he has achieved success in Hollywood, which has greatly brought honor to the Chinese people.

"Hello, I'm Gu Wei."

Gu Wei stretched out his hand and shook hands with him.

"Hello, Director Gu, I'm Ning Hao."

Ning Hao didn't dare to call Gu Wei "junior brother" as there was a big gap between the two in terms of achievements.

"Director, let's go out and talk. We won't disturb you anymore."

"Go."

Xie Xiaojing waved her hand.

Gu Wei left the office directly, and Ning Hao followed behind him.

Ning Hao, born in Shanxi Province in 77, is 26 years old this year. He graduated from the Art Department of BJ Normal University and then entered the Photography Department of Beijing Film Academy.

He is currently a senior student in the Photography Department of Beijing Film Academy. Unlike Gu Wei who studies in the Directing Department, he is similar to director Zhang Yimou.

In 01, Ning Hao won the Best Director Award at the Beijing University Student Film Festival for his student film "Thursday, Wednesday".

As for his second film "Incense", it has not started yet.

...

Gu Wei found a teahouse at the school gate and started chatting with Ning Hao.

The chat didn’t last long, about half an hour.

The general content is that Gu Wei has a good project and plans to let Ning Hao direct it, and the script and funds will be provided by Xingchen Film and Television Company.

However, it is not "Crazy Stone", but another movie in the original time and space, "Nightclub", a movie invested by Chengtian Entertainment and China Film.

This movie cost about 200 million yuan and was basically filmed in a convenience store. Considering Ning Hao's current lack of experience, this movie is more suitable for him.

(End of this chapter)