Chapter 465: Film and Television Investment

After being "annoyed" by this group of people in the circle for a day, Lin Nan finally lived a peaceful life.

At the same time, the Beijing International Film Festival officially opened.

Although *The Invisible Guest* was not exhibited, there was really quite a relationship between this film festival and Lin Nan.

Because *Breakup Buddies* and *Breakup Buddies*, which he participated in investing, were both exhibited films. Both crews also had to walk the red carpet.

Lin Nan thought that since La Peikang asked him to show his face, he might as well go and "whore" for free, and see those unreleased films in advance.

As for Liu Yifei, she got on the plane at 9:30 in the morning to visit the set in Hengdian.

For one thing, she was the producer of *Brotherhood of Blades 2: The Infernal Battlefield*, so she had to go and see.

For another, it was purely because Shu Chang was calling, and Liu Yifei was also prepared to play there for another day.

"Are you really not walking the red carpet with us? Or should we go together."

The opening ceremony was in the morning, and Ning Hao wanted to abduct Lin Nan together.

"Let go, I'm here to stroll today, not to work." Lin Nan opened Ning Hao's hand and scolded with a smile.

This group of people were all in suits or dresses and high heels, while Lin Nan was in casual clothes, like someone who came for an outing.

"Look, this is the attitude after the net worth increased by 3.1 billion. Sigh, the affection has faded, we are not on the same path, I feel painful in my heart."

Ning Hao was even acting towards many people around him.

A rough man with a horizontal face, pretending to be resentful and heartbroken, made people get goosebumps.

"Haha, this shot of Director Ning Hao is worth a Best Actor trophy."

In the distance, Jackie Chan walked over with a smile, followed by Ren Zhonglun and Wang Zhonglei.

Lin Nan was a bit puzzled; how did these three get mixed together?

"Lin Dao, congratulations on the doubling of your net worth; Weibo's stock price rose a bit more yesterday." Wang Zhonglei said with a fake smile.

"The three of you, are you together this time?"

Lin Nan changed the subject and asked curiously.

He saw Jackie Chan pointing to a few actors in the distance, including foreign actors, "Bringing them to walk the red carpet together."

At this time, Ren Zhonglun also spoke:

"Shanghai Film, Huayi, and Jackie Chan's Sparkle Roll Media have jointly invested in a costume blockbuster, which will start filming in the next two days. Today, we are taking advantage of the Beijing International Film Festival to announce it."

"Mm, a very great script, *Dragon Blade*, talking about the Western Regions Protectorate during the Western Han Dynasty." Jackie Chan explained enthusiastically.

"This time we are going to make a real costume historical blockbuster, and our budget is as high as 400 million!"

Wang Zhonglei added unhurriedly, invisibly giving many crews around a warning and showing the strength of the giant company.

"Oh, then I wish this *Dragon Blade* a big box office success."

Lin Nan nodded and gave a blessing. With such a high cost, it's not easy to operate; however, with Jackie Chan, I think the copyright should sell very well.

In less than half an hour, the opening red carpet officially began, and Lin Nan also turned to walk towards the screening hall area.

What's good about the red carpet? It's nothing more than male actors being green leaves and female actors competing for beauty.

Quite a few films that hadn't reached the public release time were doing preview screenings here at the Beijing International Film Festival.

There was no need to worry about piracy, because everyone who could come in was real-name registered; either they were people in the circle, or they were from the media circle, and the people above couldn't afford to lose that face.

"*Blue Bone*? Not interested."

"*Beauty and the Beast*, French film, looks pretty good..."

After some selection, Lin Nan finally walked into the screening hall of *Breakup Buddies*.

"Let's see how much return my investment can have first."

It is said that most of the people who can come in to watch movies are people in the circle. Sure enough, Lin Nan really met acquaintances.

In the screening hall of *Breakup Buddies*, there were not many audiences, only less than ten, because after all, it was the red carpet time, and most people were over there.

"Lin Dao?"

"Lin Dao."

Lin Nan was stunned, looking at the only two people sitting in the middle of the fourth row.

"Yan Fei, Shen Teng?"

"Hey, Lin Dao still remembers me, oh my, my little heart, so excited. Haha..."

"Lin Dao, please sit here."

Facing the invitation of others, Lin Nan naturally couldn't refuse, so he sat next to Yan Fei.

On the big screen, *Breakup Buddies* hadn't started yet, and it needed to wait another two or three minutes.

Lin Nan simply started chatting, "Why didn't you two go to the red carpet?"

Before Yan Fei could speak, Shen Teng snatched the answer.

"Unlike you, you're too lazy to go. But how should we put it, we are neither film actors nor have red carpet invitations. Going over there to watch others, we only have envy and sourness, and it's annoying. Don't you think?"

Yan Fei also nodded with a smile, "Might as well come and watch the movie."

Lin Nan didn't pick up on the two people's words and was just about to change the subject when the big screen lit up and the movie started.

"Sigh, I remembered, this movie, Lin Dao's company also invested."

On the big screen, in the production column, Lin Nan Film and Enlighten appeared side by side, following behind.

"That's right, I invested half." Lin Nan nodded and said.

"Old Yan, look, others' stage plays can be turned into movies, when can we try it too?"

Shen Teng's tone carried mockery, but also envy.

He and Yan Fei were able to come to the screening hall of *Breakup Buddies* because they heard that this movie was also adapted from a stage play.

"Shoot a hammer, you think a movie is a theater performance? If a performance fails, it's just apologizing and adding a free performance, and the ticket is only a few tens of thousands.

Making a movie is high-risk, not only involving production costs, but also promotion and distribution fees. If you lose, it's eight digits, and not an eight-digit number starting with 1! You cover the bottom? Just your performance fee and salary..."

While watching *Breakup Buddies*, Lin Nan listened to the two people whispering and fighting, which was quite interesting.

Suddenly, a thought popped into his mind, taking root in an instant and growing into a towering tree.

"If your company has the idea of entering the film industry, you can come to me, whether you lack funds or connections. My company has a business, which is film and television investment."

Lin Nan's voice was like bewitching, making the two of them instantly quiet, both looking at him.

Yan Fei's eyes widened, and Shen Teng didn't dare to snatch the words this time; he couldn't get involved in this kind of high-end topic.

"Lin Dao, you aren't joking, are you? Our company doesn't have such pressure-bearing capacity; it's just a small company, a small theater."

Yan Fei knew that when you encounter an opportunity like this, you have to grasp it tightly, but at this moment he really didn't dare to grasp it.

The person in front of him was a big shot in the circle, not to be trifled with... and the two of them couldn't make the decision.

"You two watch the movie first, let's talk in half an hour."

Lin Nan changed the subject and pointed to *Breakup Buddies* which was playing.

Yan Fei and Shen Teng heard this and began to watch seriously.

If Lin Nan were to evaluate Deng Chao's *Breakup Buddies*, he might use four words: forced comedy.

Through specific styling, body movements, and even disgusting behaviors, to achieve the purpose of making people laugh temporarily.

This is the lowest end of comedy.

After a period of time, the audience will definitely forget the plot, and at most remember some shots and clips.

And a good comedy is plot story first, accompanied by unique characters, performances, and lines, preferably with some depth.

Half an hour later, Lin Nan looked at Yan Fei and Shen Teng; these two seemed to have been waiting for him early.

"How is this movie?"

"It, it's okay."

"Mm, it's okay."

The answer given by the two made Lin Nan want to laugh, but he didn't refute.

"If you make a comedy, can you achieve this effect?"

"Should be able to try."

"I don't know, I'm just an actor."

Lin Nan nodded and asked: "Has your company thought about making a movie?"

"Think, definitely thought about it. But thinking about the huge investment in making a movie, if one fails, the company might have to disperse, so I didn't think about it."

Yan Fei was honest and said everything that should be said. No wonder he set the rules clearly when he was fighting with Shen Teng just now.

"You can take my words today back. If you really want to make a movie but lack funds and connections, you can come to me."

Lin Nan said with a smile, and then stood up.

"Alright, I'm going to other screening halls to see, see you later."

"Lin Dao, walk slowly."

"Lin Dao, shall I see you off?"

Watching Lin Nan walk out of the screening hall door, the two looked at each other.

"Old Yan, should I tell the boss?" Shen Teng suddenly became playful.

"I, how would I know. I'm just a sketch, stage play director..."

"You just say whether you and Old Peng want to be film directors? Anyway, I'm longing for the big screen, and not just cameos... Besides, this big group of us can't always be like this."

Shen Teng said carelessly.

Yan Fei hesitated for a while, gritted his teeth and said, "Tell him, tell the boss when we go back, as for what to do, it depends on him, the boss."

"Okay, let's do it. Haha..."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 466 =====