"Brother, how is it?"
Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said," Perfect pass. I'll start the military training on September 1st. How about you?”
"You passed the preliminary test, but why didn't you take the second test?”Xu Zheng was surprised that Lin Xiaofeng was accepted after the preliminary examination.
After all, he was one of the top directors among the new generation of directors, yet he didn't receive any preferential treatment when he came to the Capital Film Academy's directing department. He even had to go through the first and second auditions like an ordinary student.
However, considering Lin Xiaofeng's current fame, it was normal for him to be treated differently. Regardless of whether he was talented in directing or not, the Capital Film Academy's directing department would be able to earn a lot from his current fame.
Although he had been in the entertainment industry for so many years and had acted in many television dramas with good ratings, there were many people like him in the entertainment industry.
Although the box office of the first movie he directed was not bad and did not fail, he did not earn much money.
Based on this, he really did not have the right to ask the Imperial Capital Film Academy to treat him differently.
Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said," I can't help it. He has a good character.”
Xu Zheng was speechless.
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Not long after, Zhang Zifeng walked out of the audition venue for the performance department. Looking at the smile on her face, he knew that she had definitely passed the preliminary interview.
"Big brother!"
"How is it?"
"It's alright. I was a little nervous at the beginning, but I got much better later on. By the way, brother, how are you? Did you pass the preliminary test?”
"You have to pass. Not only did you pass the initial test, but you don't have to take the second test either. When the time comes, you can directly go through the admission procedures and then go through the military training.”
When he heard that Lin Xiaofeng had been accepted, Zhang Zifeng looked at him with admiration.”
"Of course. You're not bad either."
Looking at the two of them flattering each other, Xu Zheng was speechless." Alright, stop flattering each other. Xiaofeng, introduce yourself."”
"My sister, Zhang Zifeng."
"This is Xu Zheng, our classmate from the directing faculty.”
Zhang Zifeng said," Hello, Brother Xu. I've seen the TV series you acted in.”
"Hello,"
The three of them found a restaurant for dinner. After dinner, the three of them parted ways. Xu Zheng did not stay at the hotel. He stayed at his friend's place, which was about five or six kilometers away.
Lin Xiaofeng brought Zhang Zifeng back to the hotel. He could return to Dongnan City after she finished her second interview tomorrow. The general manager and agent that Li You had found for him had already arrived in Dongnan City. He had to hurry back and take a look. Then, he could form a team as soon as possible.
The night passed without a word. The next morning, Lin Xiaofeng sent Zhang Zifeng to the Capital Film Academy's performance department's audition venue.
Compared to yesterday, the number of people today was much smaller. They were all those who did not pass the second round.
The Imperial Capital Film Academy was quite humane. They would tell you on the spot whether you passed the exam or not. They wouldn't let you wait nervously for a few days and know whether you should go back or stay on the same day.
"Brother, I'm going in."
Lin Xiaofeng patted Zhang Zifeng's head.”
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"Xiao Feng." Xu Zheng walked out of the directing department's audition venue in high spirits. It seemed that this guy had passed the audition.
"Old Xu, congratulations. We'll be classmates from now on.”
Xu Zheng put his arm around Lin Xiaofeng's shoulder." To be honest, being your classmate, Alexander.”
He wasn't the only one. With Lin Xiaofeng sitting in the directing department, the others would also feel immense pressure.
The two of them walked towards the venue for the second round of the performance department. There were not many people there. Zhang Zifeng's number was relatively late and had not come out yet.
"Let's go. Zifeng hasn't come out yet. Let's go sit at the side first. I have something to tell you.”
"What is it? Tell me."
Lin Xiaofeng glanced at Xu Zheng." You haven't signed a contract with an entertainment company yet, right?”
"Yes." Xu Zheng nodded. His contract with his original company had expired. Otherwise, the company would not have allowed him to switch careers to become a director.
Many companies had wanted to sign him before, but he had rejected all of them without exception.
When he wanted to change careers and become a director, he realized that signing a contract with a company was too much of a hindrance. Therefore, he planned to go it alone in the future and set up a studio to serve him.
"Come to my company."
"Go to your company? I'm sorry, I don't have any intention of signing a contract with a company. I'm planning to set up my own studio.”
Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said," Don't be in a hurry to refuse. Don't be in a hurry to refuse. Listen to my conditions first."
"Although our company is a newly established small company, it's precisely because it's small that you can enjoy more resources than in a big company. Moreover, we don't have as many restrictions as a big company.
Our company's first TV series is about to start, and I'm the director.
If you can come, we'll immediately start a movie. I'll provide you with the script and give you a 10% share of the net box office profit.
You're also in the entertainment industry. The directors nowadays have fixed salaries. Even if some big name directors can get a share of the box office, at most 6% will be the highest. No one will give the director a 10% share of the box office.
It's good to set up a studio and be your own boss, but I think that with your current reputation, you haven't reached the point where you can set up a studio.
It's not that I want to discourage you, but although you've been in the entertainment industry longer than me, you really can't compare to me in terms of connections and resources.
Come to King Entertainment. If you make a name for yourself in the entertainment industry and choose to leave King Entertainment to set up your own studio, I won't stop you.
How about it? Think about it?"
Xu Zheng was stunned for a moment. Lin Xiaofeng's words had stabbed him in the heart. Although he didn't want to admit it, his current fame really couldn't support a studio.
The reason why the last movie could be released was just because he was lucky enough to catch up with the support program for the new generation of directors. Otherwise, the movie would have been lying in the warehouse and eating dust.
The 10% cut in the box office made him very tempted. In the entire entertainment industry, no one would give a director such a high cut in the box office.
Of course, there was also a huge risk involved. If the box office was a flop, the director might not get a single cent. However, he could take the risk.
Furthermore, if he went to King Entertainment, he would be the only film director in King Entertainment. He would enjoy all the resources, which was a huge temptation to every director.
"Boss, please take care of me in the future.”
Lin Xiaofeng smiled. He knew Xu Zheng would agree. No director could resist the temptation of 10% of the box office earnings.
Of course, the risks involved were also very high. However, if Xu Zheng did not dare to take such a gamble, King Entertainment did not need such a person.
"Old Xu, congratulations on making the right choice. Take some time to go to Southeast City as soon as possible. Let's sign the contract first. The movie script is ready and can be activated at any time.”
" Alright, I'll fly to Southeast City after I settle the matter in Hillford…"
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