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Ella echoed, "Yes, Teacher Xie, if we work together, maybe we can unearth a new star. If your script can make an unknown person famous overnight, then you will be the star in the screenwriting circle in the future", Ella gave Xie Xu a thumbs up.

Xie Xu pondered for a moment. Who wouldn't want to be a giant in this industry? But his fame is not as good as it was a dozen years ago. Although he knows that his script is not comparable to the ancient puppetry and fairy tales on the market, others don't know. If he really wants to select first-line artists to perform, he is afraid that the artists will not be willing.

After all, considering Universal Pictures' current reputation, the outside world would probably avoid projects invested by Universal Pictures, so how could they allow their own artists to participate?

Everyone knows that if an artist from any company has anything to do with Universal Pictures, it would be like being smeared with a stain and be very unlucky.

Xie Xu noticed the hint of apology in Li Jiawei's eyes when she looked at him. He knew that Universal Pictures was now known as the "dark light" in the industry, and it was simply a fantasy to want to find artists from other actor agencies to audition.

President Li must have a more thorough understanding of Universal Pictures' current situation, which is why she proposed to select roles within the company. I'm afraid she also knows that even if she goes out to seek other investments, it will be difficult to find people willing to invest.

This is the current situation of the company. Although it still has a certain scale, its credibility and reputation have long been ruined by Wang Han and Wang Zhe.

Although the outside world knows that Universal Pictures has introduced new capital and has no connection with Wang Han and Wang Zhe anymore, ordinary people do not pay attention to these "subtle differences". Therefore, Universal Pictures is still in a situation where everyone is calling for its downfall.

Although Zhang Xu is not good at interpersonal communication, he is a person with a keen sense of emotions. He can truly feel Mr. Li's appreciation and admiration for him.

This appreciation actually gave him a subtle feeling of "a gentleman will die for his confidant". After all, throughout history, it is easy to find a good horse, but it is difficult to find a good horse trainer.

He secretly felt that he was the steed that had been hidden in the dust for many years, and was finally discovered and reused by CEO Li today. No matter what the outcome was, he was eager to repay Li Jiawei for her kindness.

He knows that many of the company's top artists have terminated their contracts and left, and the company's current team of artists who can take on important responsibilities is already showing a lack of successors, and is even facing the crisis of a gap.

His script can be one of the important projects started by Mr. Li after taking over the company. Profit is certainly one of the goals, but Mr. Li’s more important expectation is probably to take this opportunity to fully cultivate the contracted artists retained by the company.

After figuring this out, Zhang Xu said respectfully, "I will follow Mr. Li's instructions. Let's start selecting actors within the company first."

Li Jiawei stood up and walked towards Xie Xu. She held out her hand and said, "Teacher Xie, I'm sorry to trouble you with the script. When the project starts filming, you will be a permanent member of the crew!"

Xie Xu quickly extended his hand, bowed slightly, and said earnestly: "Mr. Li, you can rest assured that I will do my best and will not let you down!"

In the days that followed, Ella served as producer and was fully responsible for the production management of the entire project.

The director was chosen to be a new director in the company, Wu Zhian. Although he had experience in shooting short plays while in school and had won awards in international competitions, he had never had the practical experience of coordinating the shooting of such a large project.

But this was a decision that Li Jiawei had to make. When all the directors who had worked with Universal Pictures in the past heard of the invitation to work together, they all refused with various reasons.

Facing those people's contempt and rejection, Li Jiawei was not angry. After all, it is human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm, not to mention being in the entertainment industry where benefits are respected.

But Li Jiawei was also holding back her anger deep down. As the saying goes, Buddhas fight for a stick of incense, and people fight for a breath of air. Now she had no way out, she had to make this film a hit and establish her reputation and prestige in the entertainment industry.

Once the main creative team was confirmed, Li Jiawei was not very concerned about raising funds. First, she was not short of money. Second, after experiencing the setbacks in this period, she knew too well how unpopular Universal Pictures was at the moment. It was almost to the point where everyone avoided it like the plague.

Therefore, at first, she had no hope of gaining the favor of other investors.

However, surprisingly, she still had some connections. After the company’s official website released the relevant shooting plan, she actually received a number of investment funds pouring in one after another.

The first one came from Li Jiawei's father, Li Ronghua, who arranged for a cultural company under the Li Group to inject funds in support of Li Jiawei's first project. Then, the cultural companies under the names of Director Zhang and Xiao Yi also invested, and even Li Xuanbao invested some money.

The most critical investment is the cultural industry support funds allocated by the Xi'an Municipal Government.

Li Jiawei looked at Zhao Jianye who was sitting in front of her and said gratefully, "Director Zhao, I don't know how to thank you."

Zhao Jianye smiled and said slowly, "We also heard that the main filming location of your company's film is in Xishi, which is also very beneficial to our Xishi tourism promotion. Moreover, the government has set up support funds for cultural promotion every year. Our investment this time only accounts for a small part of your overall funds. I'm afraid it's not enough for you. Don't despise our meager contribution for your big project!"

Li Jiawei quickly responded with a smile: "Director Zhao, you are still so fond of joking. You don't know that these funds are a great support to our company. It is simply timely rain. I will remember your kindness."

Zhao Jianye laughed heartily and then said, "Universal Pictures is a major taxpayer in Xishi. I have great confidence in your ability to work. Under your management, it will surely be able to reform and create new glories and contribute more tax revenue to Xishi."

Li Jiawei nodded solemnly and assured: "Don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."

Zhao Jianye smiled and said, "You are one of my subordinates. I have full confidence in your ability to work."

When it came time to select actors, except for the company's top and top artists, all other artists in the company came to audition.