Chapter 274 Fengmang Film and Television Company
A few days later.
New Bright Film and Television was officially renamed as Fengmang Film and Television Culture, and the office was relocated from the somewhat rundown office building to the one at the International Trade Building, precisely the place Chen Feng had previously purchased.
Originally left vacant, now it served its purpose well, with over two hundred square meters, considerably larger than the previous New Bright Film and Television office space, now more than adequate for Fengmang Film and Television Company's premises.
After arranging the necessary paperwork over several days, the office at the International Trade Building was also renovated and planned simply, with Fengmang Film and Television's sign officially hung at the entrance.
Thus, Chen Feng's wholly-owned company was officially launched.
Currently, Fengmang Film and Television has few employees, totaling four people including Chen Feng, with the other three being Wu Mengting, Sun Xiaorui, and Xin Yuqing.
Among them, Chen Feng is the Chairman, Wu Mengting serves as the Chairman's Assistant and Financial Director, Sun Xiaorui holds the title of Chairman Secretary, also serving as Deputy General Manager, overseeing administration, personnel, and logistics.
Xin Yuqing is temporarily positioned as Front Desk and Personnel Administrative Assistant, helping out Sun and Wu.
The recruitment advertisement was posted a few days ago, and many applications have been received, yet interviews were postponed due to the unfinished office renovations.
Now that the remodeling is complete, interviews can commence.
However, honestly speaking, including Chen Feng, they are quite clueless about the film industry and film production, making it uncertain they could select suitable talents through interviews.
Therefore, after discussing with Wu Mengting and Sun Xiaorui, Chen Feng decided to enlist the help of knowledgeable professionals.
The first person to come to mind was Tao Yaoyang, being a shareholder at Star Media, asking him to find someone from Star Media would evidently not be difficult.
Yet, Chen Feng ultimately decided against it, as he didn't want to owe him too many favors nor build too deep a relationship.
Next was Zhang Yuxi and her agent Sister Hua, especially Sister Hua. Unfortunately, she is preoccupied with her work and cannot spare time to personally oversee matters here for now. However, getting recommendations for suitable candidates or finding a reliable person to assist with interviews seems feasible.
Given Chen Feng and Zhang Yuxi's relationship, this matter was relatively easy to handle. When Chen Feng called and discussed the matter with her, Zhang Yuxi readily agreed to help.
The next day, Zhang Yuxi recommended someone from Sister Hua, named Hu Rui, who has been with Sister Hua for several years, currently working as an agent at Star Media. Yet, the two artists under her management are not producing satisfactory results, making her uncomfortable at Star Media.
Thus, she considered transitioning to a new job. Having worked in the entertainment industry for several years, she has a substantial understanding of the film company's structure, specifically in talent management, which is her expertise.
Temporarily hiring her as an interviewer was completely viable. If Chen Feng manages to convince her to stay, it would certainly be possible, which depends on Chen Feng's sincerity and attraction.
To accommodate her schedule, interviews were specifically arranged on Saturday and Sunday.
Of course, having just Hu Rui alone was evidently insufficient. There are over a hundred people accumulated for interviews.
This still reflects a certain distribution, with positions like finance, personnel, administration decided by Sun and Wu, but talent within film production and management needs professionals like Hu Rui to handle.
Especially for film production, highlighting considerable professionalism, requiring expert supervision in interviews. Considering this, Chen Feng recalled Uncle Zhao, Director Zhao, which he learned from Liu Ying's father during his last visit, being an experienced director surely familiar with film production.
Chen Feng didn't ponder further and directly contacted Liu Ying to discuss the matter.
Upon hearing Chen Feng had acquired a film company and was recruiting, Liu Ying instantly got excited, having eagerly awaited this day, promptly volunteered to handle the company's finances, offering to assist Chen Feng in managing the company finances, asserting her accounting knowledge accumulated over several years, along with experience in multiple companies abroad.
Chen Feng didn't refuse, seeing it preferable to keep her occupied rather than having her dwell on marrying him constantly.
Thus, Chen Feng directly assigned her the title of Finance Manager, which made her overjoyed, promising immediately to contact her father, assured she could definitely bring Uncle Zhao over to assist.
Liu Ying took initiative, leveraged her father's influence, and easily convinced Uncle Zhao, Zhao Guoqing, to help.
After getting confirmation, Liu Ying immediately reported the success to Chen Feng, heading straight to No. 8 Villa.
She had been visiting constantly the past few days to Chen Feng's discomfort, ultimately leading Chen Feng to specially visit her place to stay over, warning her to refrain from visiting No. 8 Villa unnecessarily, calming her down briefly.
Yet today, she came over to report good news, leaving Chen Feng no choice but to invite her inside, discussing Zhao Guoqing's involvement in front of Sun and Wu.
This matter, Chen Feng already informed Sun and Wu earlier, leaving them unsurprised.
"Then tonight, I shall invite Uncle Zhao for dinner, and also bring your father along."
Although Zhao Guoqing didn't achieve notable fame despite decades in directing, crucial contacts remain, mainly leveraging relevant industry experience essential for them novices to rely on; therefore, Chen Feng holds him in high regard.
"Alright, I'll immediately call my dad. By the way, where are we dining? What time?"
Liu Ying joyfully took out her phone.
"Tonight at seven o'clock, at Wenhua Inn."
"Wenhua Inn?" Liu Ying's eyes brightened, questioning in surprise and delight, "Is this the Prince Mansion we visited last time? Didn't it require reservations days in advance? Can it be arranged tonight?"
Chen Feng explained: "I just happened to reserve it a few days ago, it's timely, just inform your dad and Uncle Zhao."
"Okay."
Liu Ying happily called her dad immediately, gaining his enthusiastic agreement.
After hanging up, Liu Ying shot a smug glance at Sun and Wu, smilingly addressing Chen Feng: "Uncle Zhao has decades of film work experience, if he joins our company, surely he can help us succeed."
Chen Feng also smiled saying: "If he's willing, I can let him oversee our company's film production."
Liu Ying shook her head replying: "Uncle Zhao isn't short of money, his retirement income is more than sufficient, he agreed purely out of respect for my dad; getting him involved in detailed work is unlikely. However, like your suggestion last time at my place, assigning him a consultant role, inviting him occasionally to assist, is feasible."
After considering, Chen Feng nodded agreeing: "Then let's appoint him as our company's Art Consultant with a monthly salary of fifty thousand, would that be suitable?"