Chapter 218 Meeting the young director (2)

Ning Yang was very clear about his position. He was a nobody that had just started his career. How could a new director without any fame or influence be worthy of an investor having confidence in him without any reservations?

During this period of time, Ning Yang had contacted many investors and producers, hoping that they would invest in his movie. However, as soon as the other party heard that he wasnt a well-known director, they werent even willing to see him, much less invest in his movie.

He hesitated on making a decision. He wasnt sure if he should move forward with saying yes. Ning Yang didnt believe that such a good thing would happen to him. On the contrary, he was more willing to believe that Ye Zhen was joking with him.

Miss Ye, did you get an understanding of me as well as the preparations I made for this movie before deciding to invest?

Of course. I stayed up through the night to read Director Nings script. Otherwise, do you think I would spend 50 million yuan just to play around? Ye Zhen smiled.

50 million yuan? Ning Yang was shocked.

Ye Zhen nodded. I did a rough calculation. When all is said and done, 50 million yuan should be enough to pay for the preliminary preparations, inviting actors and actresses, filming, post-production, and promoting. However, if Director Ning wants to hire popular stars, my investment might not be enough to pay those stars salaries.

N-No Its not that I think 50 million yuan is a small sum. Miss Ye, arent you worried Even Ning Yang didnt have the confidence in himself to recoup that cost.

50 million yuan! Most famous directors budgets didnt exceed that amount! This Mrs. Lu was so liberal with her money. She actually wanted to invest that much money on him?

If I was worried about not being able to recoup the cost, I wouldnt have come here. Ive read your script, and Im very optimistic about it. I think theres definitely a market for your movie.

Ning Yang mockingly smiled at himself. For a while, he didnt know what to say.

He had been preparing for this movie for so long, but except for Meng Jie, Ye Zhen was the only other person that gave him such unreserved encouragement and praise. The pressure to succeed doubled when he received this boost to his morale.

Do you have any thoughts on who you want in the movie?

Ning Yang wryly smiled in embarrassment. Im not afraid to tell the truth and be embarrassed in front of Miss Ye. Ive been rushing around for the past two months looking for actors and actresses, but as of now, Ive only signed agreements for the female protagonist and two supporting roles. Im still in the discussion process for the male lead as well as several important supporting roles.

Although he said he was in the discussion process, he hadnt actually gotten there yet. He was still looking.

Without fame or money, it was difficult to find any actors and actresses with good acting skills willing to sign on to his movie, much less heavyweight stars.

Ning Yang had contacted his former classmates, but most of them werent optimistic about Ning Yangs situation, so they tactfully refused.

Meng Jie had also tried to help him by contacting actors and actresses that she had previously worked with and given them the script, but nothing had come of it.

Not everyone had Ye Zhens daring. Most people werent willing to gamble on a movie that they obviously couldnt see a future for. Moreover, there was the added disadvantage of Meng Jie playing the part of the female protagonist.

How about this? Dont worry about finding actors and actresses for your movie or the post-production and publicity. You just need to put all your energy on filming, and Ill take care of everything else.

Ning Yang briefly thought it over. This Those are the responsibilities of the producer. Miss Ye

Hmm? I cant take the role of the producer? Were all inexperienced the first time. Theres no second step without taking the first step. Im confident that after the filming of this movie, well both gain experience. What do you think?

Ning Yang had been looking partially away, but under Ye Zhens gaze, he couldnt resist looking her in the eye.

Strangely, Ning Yang felt unprecedented resolve and confidence in her clear gaze.

Peoples emotions were contagious. Ye Zhens ubiquitous confidence and uplifting fighting spirit infected Ning Yang. At this moment, the frustration and near exhaustion he felt from repeated rejections faded away.

Yes, well each gain new experience. Im very much looking forward to working together with you. Ning Yang calmly stood up and reached out to shake hands with Ye Zhen. I wish us a happy collaboration!

Ye Zhen stood up and shook his hand. Happy collaboration.