Conference room on the 5th floor of the Executive Building, No. 1, Tseung Kwan O Film and Television City.

The Spring Festival holiday is coming soon, and today is the year-end meeting of Oriental Dream Factory.

Kang Jianfei sat in the chairperson, with operations manager Ma Qiao, administrative manager Zhou Mingfang, production manager Tang Shuxuan, and further down are managers of various departments.

"Something happened some time ago, which may affect the confidence of some people," Kang Jianfei glanced at everyone present, and then began to make a speech before the meeting. "It's no big deal to lose the East and the Sang Yu, and it's not a big deal to be banned by Taiwan. "The Royal Sister" was the best proof of the box office in the mainland. However, this incident has also caused a series of bad changes. Our work in the coming year will definitely be adjusted, and this will be discussed later. Vice President Zhou, please introduce our achievements in 1984..."

Zhou Mingfang opened the folder and said: "Dreamworks produced a total of 11 movies in 1984, of which 9 have been released, with a total box office of HK$125.28 million, accounting for about 21% of the total Hong Kong film market share. There are also overseas box offices of HK$573.8 million, videotapes, movie soundtracks and other peripheral revenues of RMB 7.64 million..."

Kang Jianfei looked at the simple report in his hand and said that the total expenditure of DreamWorks last year was 78.35 million (Shushan has only invested more than 10 million so far), and the total revenue was as high as 212.56 million yuan. In addition to tax revenue, there is still more than 100 million yuan in net profit.

As a film company, the annual net profit of more than 100 million yuan will definitely be scary. Jiahe and Xinyi City may only have so much combined. Moreover, DreamWorks' share in the Hong Kong box office market exceeded one fifth for the first time. In 1984, it can be said that Oriental DreamWorks has officially become the super overlord of the film industry.

The reason why such a high profit is mainly due to Kang Jianfei's keen vision. All scripts he selected have a box office of over 10 million. Now many DreamWorks employees regard Kang Jianfei as a "god". As long as it is a script that Kang Jianfei affirmed, a group of people will definitely rush to join the crew.

In addition, DreamWorks also has a TV production department. This department lost a lot in 1983, but it had achieved a balance of income and expenditure in 1984. After selling "Senior Sister Tuo Gun" to CCTV, it still made a slight profit.

"The growth of DreamWorks is inseparable from your hard work," Kang Jianfei glanced at Zeng Zhiwei inadvertently before continuing, "I won't say much about thanks. This year's year-end rewards will be distributed based on the performance assessment of each person. You can get the year-end bonus after the meeting."

When he heard that he could get a year-end bonus that would be equivalent to half a year's salary, everyone with the congregation smiled, only Zeng Zhiwei smiled a little embarrassedly. As the manager of the TV production department of DreamWorks, for the director's salary of 200,000 yuan, he went out to film two movies for the second half of the year.

Of course, Zeng Zhiwei is not just for money. He is a good person to make friends, and there is a hint of friendship that is difficult to resist when filming.

Just now, when Kang Jianfei glanced at him, Zeng Zhiwei couldn't hold on any thick-skinned face. After that, he kept bowing his head and holding a meeting, as if something on the conference table made him unable to move his eyes.

Ma Qiao continued: "In the past year, DreamWorks has successfully entered the West German and Dutch markets. We have released 5 in European countries. There is also a news worth celebrating. South Korea will expand the access limit for port films next year. In the past, DreamWorks sold up to 3 movies to South Korea a year, and at least 6 movies can be sold from next year... Since Oriental Cinemas was characterized by the Taiwan authorities as a leftist theater, companies such as Yongsheng Film have terminated their cooperation with Oriental Cinemas. If the film source needs of Oriental Cinemas are to be met, DreamWorks must increase the number of film productions next year."

Tang Shuxuan continued: "If you want to basically meet the film source needs of Oriental Theater, you will have to make at least 15 movies next year."

The average release time for films in the three major periods is about one month, and it would be good if ordinary movies can be released for half a month. In total, 15 movies can be released for just one year.

Like Shaw Brothers, it is not advisable to shoot 30 films a year. The consequence of too much production volume is that the release schedule cannot be scheduled, and on average, each movie can be released for about 10 days.

Kang Jianfei nodded and said, "The shooting plan for next year must be done well. Never let the Oriental Cinema be cut off."

A meeting lasted for three hours. After the meeting, everyone would have a dinner together, and there would be an annual meeting celebration program for employees to celebrate in the evening.

Kang Jianfei took the elevator upstairs to Phoenix Terrace. As soon as he left the elevator, he heard a tide of cheers coming downstairs. It was obvious that the managers of various departments of DreamWorks announced that the year-end bonus was issued.

When he arrived at the statistics department of Phoenix Station, Kang Jianfei called out an employee who was about to get off work and asked, "Have the highest ratings of "Talking about the Yangtze River" been counted?"

When the man saw that it was Kang Jianfei, he immediately said respectfully: "It has come out, and the highest rating is only 7."

"I understand, you can go to work and have a meal." Kang Jianfei nodded to the employee, but then frowned.

Kang Jianfei is still mentally prepared for the ratings of "Talking about the Yangtze River", but the data of 7 is still a bit too low. Now there are only two TV stations in Hong Kong, but they have such low ratings on Friday, which is simply a waste of time.

Leaving the film and television city, Kang Jianfei took a bus to the Fulinmen Restaurant.

The president Xu Jiasheng from Xinhua News Agency's Hong Kong Branch is quite particular, as if he thinks that Fulinmen is very high-end, and he always invites Kang Jianfei to dinner here.

When Kang Jianfei arrived at the private room, the gray-haired Xu Jiasheng was whispering with his female secretary Ji Xiaoyue. The relationship between the two seemed quite close.

"Mr. Kang, please sit down!" Xu Jiasheng smiled and pulled Kang Jianfei down and said, "The leaders above are very happy that a patriotic documentary like "Talk the Yangtze River" can be broadcast in Hong Kong."

"Talk the Yangtze River" was broadcast on Phoenix Channel two days ago. The reason why relevant leaders in the mainland knew so quickly was naturally because Xu Jiasheng actively reported it. Not only that, yesterday, the People's Daily also had a special article reporting on the popularity of "Talk the Yangtze River" in Hong Kong. The general content of this report is that "Talk the Yangtze River" was broadcasted in Hong Kong and caused a great response, arousing the enthusiasm of the Hong Kong people for the motherland, and they couldn't wait to return to the motherland as soon as possible.

"It's also thanks to President Xu's contact with him, so that Hong Kong audiences can see the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland!" Kang Jianfei naturally would not say that the ratings were only a pitiful 7. He even felt that he was too serious and could broadcast it on Monday and Tuesday, as long as he could fool the leaders on the other side. Anyway, for Xu Jiasheng and the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, it would be a real political achievement to allow Phoenix Channel to broadcast CCTV programs to promote patriotism.

"I'm just passing on a message." Xu Jiasheng smiled as he spoke. He was actually very proud of this matter, thinking that Kang Jianfei and Shao Yifu were able to move closer to the mainland because of his running and contact.

Kang Jianfei took out a check and handed it to Xu Jiasheng and said, "President Xu is too modest. This time, "The Royal Sister" can be sold well at the box office in the mainland, thanks to your help to establish the relationship between the Film Bureau. This little thing is not respectful."

If it were the former president Wang, Kang Jianfei would definitely not dare to bribe mainland officials in Hong Kong so blatantly. But Xu Jiasheng was different. At first glance, it was the style of corrupt elements. Kang Jianfei was too lazy to give money by stealing money, and directly and violently stuffed checks in person.

Xu Jiasheng really lived up to his expectations. He glanced at the few zeros on the check, put them in his arms calmly, and smiled brighter than before: "This time I asked Mr. Kang to come out, mainly to send invitations to CCTV."

Xu Jiasheng took out an invitation like a magic trick. Kang Jianfei took it over and saw it, but it was an invitation letter from CCTV's Spring Festival Gala.

Xinhua News Agency's Hong Kong Branch is a window for the mainland in Hong Kong, and they have to ask them to help with many things. Xu Jiasheng sent an invitation letter for CCTV half a year ago, but the invitation target was Teresa Teng. At that time, Xu Jiasheng had already convinced Teresa Teng, but unfortunately it was not done due to political reasons.

The letter Kang Jianfei received was a guest invitation letter and he did not need to go on stage to perform. Sitting down to eat fruit and watching the performance is done.

"Isn't the Spring Festival Gala recorded? Why is it the New Year 30?" Kang Jianfei glanced at the date and asked.

Xu Jiasheng explained: "The previous two Spring Festival Galas were recorded in CCTV studios. This year, we are going to move to the Workers' Stadium for live broadcast. The hosts are from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three regions, and the scene is very grand."

"Oh, there is also the Hong Kong host? Who is it?" Kang Jianfei asked.

Xu Jiasheng remembered the displeasure between Kang Jianfei and Shao Yifu, coughed and said, "It's Miss Banban of the Wireless Station."

Banban is Han Xiaoying who is 83 years old. She went to CCTV Spring Festival Gala as the host, which is also a reflection of the wireless platform's reliance on the mainland. In addition to Banban, this year's CCTV Spring Festival Gala also invited Wang Mingzao to participate in the performance, and there was only one Chen Xiuwen on Phoenix Channel.

"I'm afraid it won't work on New Year's Eve." Kang Jianfei shook his head and said.

Xu Jiasheng was mentally prepared for being rejected, and he no longer persuaded him, but said: "There were many leaders on the live broadcast day, so Mr. Kang can take the opportunity to get to know him more."

Kang Jianfei's thoughts were heard, and suddenly laughed and said, "President Xu is probably the most powerful lobbyist in the world, so I'm better obedient than respect."

Xu Jiasheng waved his hand and smiled, "I dare not take this."

Kang Jianfei said: "Tomorrow is the premiere of my new film, and President Xu must come to the premiere."
Chapter completed!