Chapter 1034 Farewell to the Old Times
Beijing Film Studio has 1,200 people, many of which have families.
For example, parents are both factory employees, and they also go to the factory after giving birth to a child. The family of three is all filmmakers. So, by households, there are about a few hundred households. In the past, they just need to send a representative for each household.
But this time it's different, it's really a gathering of all the members.
The tables in the canteen were moved away and temporarily turned into auditoriums. They couldn't sit down at all. There were a lot of people standing against the wall, and there were also a lot of people at the door, and there were still people who couldn't squeeze in to listen to the news outside.
The retired old comrade also came out of the mountain, with white hair sitting in front of him in a row, each with history. Tian Zhuangzhuang stood against the wall, with a complicated expression, and a group of young filmmakers beside him, so he was naturally the leader.
There are three long tables on the stage, clearly distinguishing the left, middle and right.
Song Chong no longer showed up. On the left was a deputy factory director named Ma Bingyu, an old comrade represented the director Shuihua, an ordinary employee representative, and a middle-level cadre representative.
In the middle is the old factory director Wang Yang, the leader of the radio and television industry, and the leader of the Truth Department.
There is only one on the right, Chen Qi.
"Silence a little, we're having a meeting!"
The radio and television leader served as the host and said to the microphone: "The purpose of the meeting today is clear. I won't talk about it anymore, let's talk about the process. The comrades from Beijing Film Studio asked a question and Comrade Chen Qi answered it. If anyone below had any questions, you can hand over the table.
After answering one by one, we voted together and the three of us were witnesses.”
"Okay, let's start!"
As he finished speaking, he immediately became silent. Ma Bingyu coughed and asked, "Comrade Chen Qi! I want to ask what form will Beijing Film Studio exist after the two units merge?"
"There is no change from now. We call it a group company internally, and it is also a Beijing Film Studio externally. It is just that the two units manage it in a unified manner."
"How to solve the debt problem in the factory?"
Ma Bingyu is an honest man, which is a bit embarrassing to say, but now is not the time to save face. Chen Qi also asked directly: "How much debt do you have?"
"About 15 million!"
"I've picked it up!"
Buzzing!
There was a commotion below, three-point surprise and seven-point jealousy. Damn! How much does Oriental Company cost? Then, there were more problems, and the one below also handed over the notes, gradually gaining a lot of effort:
"Can you guarantee the interests of the employees?"
“Will the pension increase?”
“Will the salary of current employees increase?”
"Can you go to Hong Kong to film?"
"Stop and stop!"
Chen Qi was impatient and interrupted: "It doesn't make sense to ask this! I will explain the matter directly, and then you vote. Just be OK, but if not, you can lose it, save some time."
No matter what the other side is, he spoke: "I have never been a formal employee of Beijing Film Studio, but out of my feelings for Beijing Film Studio, I am willing to give it a try to see if I can reverse the bad operating conditions in the factory.
But I can't try!
I don’t owe you anything, I’m in love, not duty. Back then, I was in the factory, and many people were targeting me, so I sat down below today! I don’t need to please you, I’ll take a break from the idea of raising my salary as soon as possible and keep going to die!”
There was another commotion. There was really a guy with this kind of mind. He looked indignant and was about to shout, "What are you doing with you? We can still live it!"
"That's it!"
"There will be no need to open this!"
"Quiet!"
The three people sitting in the middle spoke almost at the same time to maintain order. The radio and television leaders said helplessly: "Comrade Chen Qi, don't say so terrible, everyone should discuss it carefully!"
Chen Qi shrugged and continued: "If I have any promises, there are only two points: First, Oriental Company will put the debt next, and second, I will keep the signature of Beijing Film Studio. You can use the name of Beijing Film Studio to produce works."
"I will briefly talk about the adjustment direction after the merger. We will set up four major creative centers, and all production plans in the future will be centered around the four major centers!"
"First of all, the [Main Melody Creation Center]. I have invited the old factory director to serve as a consultant to specialize in the production of main melody works.
Nowadays, the country advocates the main theme, and I think it will become more and more important. I have little experience with the main theme. I hope that the old seniors and comrades in the factory will take responsibility and continue to create and produce. We still need your contributions, and you will also help young people to keep this safe."
oops!
The old comrades said this very comfortably.
They were most afraid that they would be discarded after the merger. As a result, Chen Qi found a track and asked Wang Yang to be a consultant. They were convinced by Wang Yang.
In fact, the main theme works sold in China are of good quality, but they are not in line with the commercial market. Because the market must tend to be popular, and popular things must be vulgar and have high entertainment elements.
The main themes of the new era such as "Operation Red Sea" and "Wolf Warrior 2" are essentially a star lineup + business model, and then a main theme core is stuffed into it.
"The second is [Co-production Center]. In the future, a large number of crews will come to Hong Kong. With their funds and we will cooperate with the model of human resources and field technology. At the same time, I will also select elite talents to film in Hong Kong. The works will be released in two places, and may also go overseas..."
Hiss!
This time it was middle-aged and young employees who were excited. All fools knew that this department was the most profitable and the most visible.
"There is the [TV Drama Creation Center]. Now that the TV Drama Industry is becoming more and more prosperous, we have to change our mindset and not always regard ourselves as the big brother. TV Drama is also an art, so don't underestimate it. Moreover, it has rich themes, few restrictions, and many positions, which is conducive to performance."
After hearing this, those with brains understand.
There are 1,200 people in the factory, and many of them have no work to do. Chen Qi is dividing them into groups and providing different jobs. Those who are good at the main theme shoot the main theme, those who are most capable of co-production films, and those who are almost filming TV series, and everyone has a bright future...
This is not over yet.
Chen Qi continued: "The fourth one is called [Experimental Creation Center]. Why is this name? We regard it as an experimental field, simply put it as a contract."
"The staff in this center are not fixed and operated according to the specific project. If there is a project, do it, and if there is no one, don't do it.
For example, if you want to make a play, then you will have a project. I will give you a movie indicator and allow you to use the factory logo of Beijing Film Studio. If you contract this play, you will raise funds by yourself, make scripts, find directors, and actors, and take the profit and loss by yourself. If you make money, the unit will not be allowed, you will share it yourself. After filming the film, the project will be disbanded.
If I think the script is good, I might also participate in the investment, but I don’t rob you of your profits, and only charge the one I deserve according to the investment ratio.”
In fact, it is just the one with private film companies, but now it is impossible to build private enterprises. You can only try it out within the framework of planned economy and create a low-end version.
These four major creative centers basically cover everyone.
And the cost reduction is maximized: the main theme is state funding, the joint films are paid by Hong Kong, and the contract is self-financing. Only TV series pays for themselves, and there is no commercial sales yet - TV series is also a problem that Chen Qi wants to solve.
The crux of Beijing Film Studio is summarized: control costs, increase output, stabilize returns, and provide work.
"Oh, there's one more!"
Chen Qi paused and said, "The film studio system was once extremely brilliant, but it seems to be powerless in the face of the reform tide. Everyone knows. How to reform is a complex issue. I won't talk about it today. Personally, I think the film studio system has a very good side.
For example, the master-apprentice inheritance.
When a newcomer comes in, it takes several years to stand alone. Although the process is a bit long, it ensures that the practitioners have solid basic skills and are not embarrassing to take them out.
I am very worried that this inheritance will be lost one day, so that our film and television industry is full of a lot of idiots who pretend to be scattered and don’t know how to understand!
Those who photograph can’t take pictures, they can only take pictures of that kind of lens; those who turn on the lights can’t turn on the lights, they can only make the effect; those who make styling can’t do styling, they do whatever they do in white clothes for funerals... that’s a waste!"
"I will try my best to keep the bottom line, make the movie look like a movie, and make the TV series look like a TV series. This is some of my personal thoughts."
"Okay, you can vote!"
Chen Qi put down his microphone and sat upright, indicating that he would no longer speak.
“…”
After a while of silence on the scene, the radio and television leader said, "Let's start. There are too many people, so I'll raise my hand to make a decision. Let's first agree that once it is approved, it means that everyone agrees to merge into Oriental Company, and in the future, you must obey management and arrangements.
We are here to witness, and you must also send representatives to write a guarantee letter and not to regret it..."
Just as he was about to command, Wang Yang patted him, took the microphone and said, "I'll do it!"
The old factory manager personally directed and looked down and said, "Raise your hand if you object!"
brush!
Raise it about one-tenth of it.
"Raise your hand if you support it!"
brush!
The darkness was overwhelming, like a flag that bid farewell to the old era.
Tian Zhuangzhuang had red eyes and raised her hands. He knew that this was the best way out for Beijing Film Studio.
Xie Tieli looked sad. He disagreed, but he couldn't save everyone.
Wang Haowei, Zhang Jinling, Liu Xiaoqing, Cai Ming, Jiang Huaiyan, etc., the first batch of those who came into contact with Chen Qi were frozen on the stage, and I don’t know what they were thinking at the moment.
Gong Xue was naturally below, and she was the only one who blinked at Chen Qi to congratulate him.
“…”
The number of people was clearly compared, but Wang Yang paused for a few seconds, as if confirming the results, and then announced: "With the vote and approval of the all-staff meeting, Beijing Film Studio will be merged into Oriental Company!"
Chapter completed!