My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 488 Charity Film Funding Program
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"You two, I'm sorry, there was a traffic jam on the road, so it was delayed. But I brought it on purpose, and I've treasured the good wine that I've been reluctant to drink for a long time, and I'll wash it off for the two of you—"

Wu Xiaozu opened the door with a smile on his face and walked into the room, holding more than half a bottle of Kangde red wine and two wine glasses in his hand, followed by Fei Cheng who was rubbing his buttocks with an embarrassing expression.

"Azu!"

Yang Dechong and Hou Xiaochen couldn't help smiling, and hugged Wu Xiaozu.

"Your efforts have not been in vain! "The Suspect" was re-screened in Taipei, and the box office is very good! You don't even know that you won the second channel of the Palme d'Or, and the whole of Taipei is your news!" Hou Xiaochen smiled, his eyes were full of laughter I made a line, especially happy for Wu Xiaozu.

The re-screening of "Suspect" in the greater Taipei area has a very scary box office, with a cumulative box office of 6300 million NT dollars.The number of viewers in Taipei exceeded one million.The box office is even better than when it premiered before!

This also shows that the Bay Area has a high sense of identity with literary films.Literary films have always been very popular at the Wanwan box office!
Yang Dechong smiled like an aunt, and also hugged Wu Xiaozu.

Director Wu, as a member of Wanwan Films, Yang Dechang is also very pleased.Especially after reading the later reports, I am deeply convinced that "the more national, the more global" he is!
"Wood East~"

Seeing Wu Xiaozu exchanging greetings with the two, Fei Cheng reached out and poked Luo Dong secretly. When he raised his head, Brother Dong had already pinched his joints.

"Misunderstanding~" Fei Cheng stepped forward to flatter and apologize, and rolled his eyes, "Brother Dong, they want to invite you to film a movie? What kind of [-] incident are they talking about?"

Luo Dong glanced at this wretched fat man lightly: "None of your business?"

Fei Cheng didn't care either, although Luo Dong didn't answer directly, but this answer already explained the problem, he nodded towards Wu Xiaozu.

"Azu~"

Hou Xiaochen opened his mouth, but stopped talking.

"Drink first, the authentic Kangdi red wine. It's very expensive—" Wu Xiaozu didn't interrupt the other party either, he had already listened to Fei Cheng's words outside the door, and the purpose of the two was as he expected.

If it was the past, Wu Xiaozu must have practiced Tai Chi long ago.

However, this time is different.

"Is it convenient for me to read the script?"

"what?"

Hou Xiaochen was full of surprise.

"Didn't you come to Hong Kong to seek my help and prepare to start a show? If not... then count..." Wu Xiaozu spread his hands with a smile.

"It's still Azu, you are straightforward enough, don't hesitate to show Azu."

Yang Dechong pushed Hou Xiaochen, who was acting stiffly, and handed the script to Wu Xiaozu first, "Lao Hou has been thinking about this movie for three years. It was originally planned to start shooting. It's a pity that his last work was too bad. Many studio bosses have avoided seeing it.

I was able to bring in some investment, but it was inconvenient.Unless it is absolutely necessary, I still don't want to take that step.This is asking for your head..."

Yang Dechang shook his head and didn't continue.

Recently, a corner head of Wanwan was released from prison and also entered the film and television industry.However, the subject matter of this drama is sensitive, and Yang De-chang still suggested that Hou Xiaochen seek foreign investment.At the same time, Wu Xiaozu's name can also endorse this play, increasing the competitiveness and influence of this work.

A thick book of script materials, very heavy.

Wu Xiaozu looked through the script carefully, and scribbled and changed it. The script is very careful, and the dialogues and scenes of the characters are clearly marked. It is obvious that Hou Xiaochen put a lot of effort into it.

In the whole play, the paragraphs are densely packed, the dialogues are dense, and there are many southern Hokkien pronunciations mixed in.

The room was quiet, only the rustling sound of Wu Xiaozu flipping through the script could be heard.

There are many scenes, and the characters have rich dialogues. After watching more than [-] scenes, Wu Xiaozu gently closed his eyes, which is roughly similar to the story line of "A City of Sadness" directed by Hou Xiaochen in his previous life.

Scripts and movies are not the same.

But this script is full of Hou's style, although the adaptation of the script is not entirely from the hands of Hou Xiaochen, there are Zhu Tianwen and Wu Nianzhen's credit here.But after reading the script, Wu Xiaozu's first feeling was that it was Hou Xiaozhu's script!
The narrative style is full of culture, and there is a kind of torture and pursuit of a sense of life that is close at hand, just like a point of self-question and self-answer in the long river of time!
Old house, old factory, old chimney.

This doesn't have to be a movie, it's all beautiful to read.

Of course, when this movie was shot, it looked like an art movie at first glance!
You thought director Wu would not vote for this movie, you are wrong!

"I voted for this play!"

Wu Xiaozu raised his head, and the first sentence stunned Fei Cheng, Hou Xiaochen and Yang Dechong.Only Luo Dong on the side didn't care much about this. . . .

nonsense!

"City of Sadness" is one of the few works that Hou lost money without losing money!And this story is clearly a social hot spot!Naturally topical!
I believe that as long as it is photographed, there will be an uproar in the local area of ​​Wanwan!This kind of topic, it is impossible not to sell well at the box office!

In the previous life, this drama really made a lot of money!It also completely changed the attitude of Wanwan filmmakers towards film creation.Everyone saw "The Hope of Wanwan Movies", and then plunged headlong into the dark ditch, never to return the dirt!

Most importantly, this play later won the Berlin Golden Lion Award!

Wu Xiaozu would not vote if he was stupid!
If you don't vote, how can you spread the good news in future generations?How to raise your voice?

Hou Xiaochen was praised by many of the greatest directors in Asia today, including TSPDT and "Cinema Handbook".

In later generations, someone compared the status of Wang Jiawei, Li An, Hou Xiaochen, and Guoshi in Chinese movies, and the fans of the four were bruised and swollen!Nobody agrees with anyone...

Wu Xiaozu feels that they don't need to fight in the future!

Wang Jiawei is his apprentice, and Hou Xiaochen is his mentor...in the future, he will include Li Amine...the picture is very beautiful just thinking about it.

"Azu, are you really investing in this movie????" Hou Xiaochen couldn't help but stood up, his face was full of excitement, he was in a daze and couldn't believe it.

The black in front of his eyes is not black, what kind of white are you talking about... At this moment, Wu Xiaozu is like a god, lifting the covered sky in front of his eyes!
He knew Wu Xiaozu supported him very much!
The last film investment was Wu Xiaozu's help without hesitation... (Deng Guangrong fainted in the toilet!)
However, he was still moved by Wu Xiaozu's loyalty.

Not only a good teacher, but also a good friend!

"However, you have to listen to me slowly!"

Wu Xiaozu patted the little black plate with the traitor's hair combed in front of him, and comforted him, "I can invest in movies, but I'm afraid the amount of funds will not be very high. You have to be mentally prepared!"

"It doesn't matter, I can pay no more than 20 US dollars for this movie!" Hou Xiaochen said excitedly, for fear that Wu Xiaozu would not invest.

In the last life, those few investors advocated that the investment in this drama was extremely high... Lao Hou revealed in an interview with a Berlin reporter that it cost less than 20 US dollars.

Although it is not a small sum, but...compared to its income, it is really a sprinkling of water!
Not only can this film recover its cost in theaters, but the copyright in Europe will be a huge benefit.Most importantly, don't forget the industry that Wu Xiaozu laid out - video tapes!

If this drama is really the same as the previous life, then the income from the video tape is enough to make Wu Xiaozu a lot of money!
The movie "Suspect", not to mention the box office revenue, has already earned more than tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars at the box office.European distribution rights are being negotiated, the amount will not be less than a few million US dollars, and the income from video tapes will be even more terrifying!
An award-winning work is so pissed...

He didn't invest in Wang Jiawei, that's because that guy lost his blood before he became famous! !

But Hou Xiaochen's "A City of Sadness" is different.

This drama is equivalent to what Wang Jiawei did to "In the Mood for Love", Zhang Yimou to "To Live", and brother Kai to "Farewell My Concubine".

In particular, this drama can not only make money, but also win awards!Winning prizes makes more money, which is a virtuous cycle.

Wu Xiaozu likes to fight for fame and fortune!
"It's not just about money."

Wu Xiaozu hugged the script, his tone was low, his face was serious, and his eyes were full of a deep heaviness.

"I participated in the Cannes Film Festival, and I can feel that Western films do not understand us. I also deeply feel the slow development of Chinese films. I remember we discussed before that Hong Kong Island films have their own drawbacks. The consequence is to lose its original sincerity!

What about Wanwan Movies?It is difficult for filmmakers to get ahead, and the creation has fallen into a dead end!
Mainland movies now also have their drawbacks.

When I walked on the stage in Cannes, I didn't think I was from Hong Kong Island, I only knew that I was Chinese!
I once said on the stage of the Golden Horse Awards that I don't need to grasp tomorrow, the predecessors opened up the world, and I have to carry on the past and open up the future if I don't!The development of Chinese-language films requires generations of filmmakers to continue to explore and develop!

We need to keep our responsibilities in mind at all times!We need to move forward with a heavy load, but also travel lightly!Only by constantly moving forward can we truly live up to the sense of responsibility entrusted to us by this nation.

As I said, now we sing wildly, we don't have to pretend to be good, let alone brag, and of course we can't underestimate ourselves! "

Looking ahead, Wu Xiaozu's voice was resounding.

Hou Xiaochen and Yang Dechang sighed in their eyes, but their hearts were very hot.

"Azu, what you did today has already fulfilled your words and deeds. In this era, Chinese-language films have achieved remarkable results. You live up to your reputation as a leader in Chinese-language films..."

Yang Dechong sighed, his heart was very complicated, looking at Wu Xiaozu with firm eyes, he thought: maybe this is the heart of the other party, such a person is the leader of an era...

"If you are poor, you will be good for yourself, and if you are rich, you will benefit the world. Our ancestors told us the truth, but we don't know how to do it." Wu Xiaozu felt that he was great when he acted.

"Today, the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Charity just contacted me and asked me to donate to the Women's Examination Department of the newly established hospital. I originally planned to donate to do something within my ability.

but--"

Fei Cheng sat up straight, and secretly took out the paper and pen.

"Seeing you two today, I had an immature thought in my heart."

Director Wu held the hands of the two, took a deep breath, "There are still so many filmmakers with dreams who are overcoming obstacles. Can I do more for them? After much deliberation, I want to contribute a sum of money , set up a Wu Xiaozu charity film fund, and then use the money in the fund to do an Asian supernova film support plan!

Then every year, I personally select some young people with potential and invest in them. Regardless of whether they lose money or not, I will treat them as opportunities.It can also be regarded as my heart for the film industry. Of course, we give priority to supporting us Chinese filmmakers!

15% of the surplus of film investment every year is used for charity!Of course, in order to prevent the fund from making ends meet, the funds can be invested commercially.Director Xiao Cheng, this movie of yours, I want to be the first movie of the charity film investment plan... What is your intention? "

"Great!!!"

Hou Xiaochen was very excited, "Azu, your plan has really helped countless young filmmakers with dreams!!! I have no objection!"

countless? ?
If there is no suitable investment film, the final interpretation right belongs to the charitable foundation!
"but……"

Seeing the two people staring at him, Wu Xiaozu said with a wry smile, "I think it is difficult for me to fully support the fund's investment. I want to make this fund bigger...so that it can help more people! So I want to find more investors. people……"

"That's how it should be."

Yang Dechong frowned, and said, "I know a lot of rich people, and I can persuade them to invest some money." Speaking of this, he shrugged helplessly, "These people would rather donate than invest in art. Piece! It shouldn't be difficult to have your name, Azu,!"

"So much the better!"

Wu Xiaozu glanced at Hou Xiaochen slightly apologetically, "But in this way, I'm afraid you won't get any dividends from this movie..."

"no problem!"

Hou Xiaochen patted his chest and said, "I'm content to be able to make movies now! Is it better than laundering money for those horny big brothers? I have peace of mind for this money!"

"That's good..." Wu Xiaozu smiled.

Fei Cheng next to him looked at Hou Xiaochen, babbled, and said to Luo Dong in a low voice: "If I understand correctly, isn't it... Yang Dechang went to Wanwan and Gao Lila to invest in this fund, and then the boss used this fund A part of the money in this movie is invested in this movie, and all the proceeds go to the boss...ahem...to the foundation, and then...15% of the surplus is donated to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, and finally Hou Xiaochen did it for nothing?"

Luo Dong shrugged.

"Yu Ying... Isn't this what the boss decides?" Fei Cheng thought about it again, and looked at his boss with admiration.

Wu Xiaozu just wanted to be an empty-handed white wolf.

Of course, he will not be stingy with donating to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. The foundation must be tied to this charity to be more convincing.And he is very passionate about helping women and children.

of course……

The foundation always needs to operate, right?Of course, some expenses will go to the foundation's account...

When this matter is done, charities benefit and rich people get their names.

Wu Xiaozu doesn't need to use the fund to make a lot of money at all, as long as this plan is implemented well, maybe they will make some money, but he will never lose money!
Don't forget, he has a distribution company! ! !
Are those movies going to be released anyway?
There are always a few brushes for directors who can be selected for the support plan, right?
　(Wanwan box office statistics authority is divided into Hou Jiran version, yearbook version, and box office version. Before that, I referred to Hou Jiran and box office version, and there are some discrepancies. The difficulty of Wanwan box office statistics is... the old re-screening of Nima coins, and at the same time, it is divided into Taipei and the box office statistics of the whole Taiwan!!) It is normal for Wanwan movies to be re-screened and re-screened again. "Gone with the Wind" in the 40s has been re-screened 8 times this year.Sometimes Uncle Long’s movies are released for a few days and suddenly they don’t show them. Is it because the filmmakers didn’t go into the details for money laundering or some other reason... Then they continued to be released every few days... The previous chapter 465 said that "Twin Heroes" is The first 3000 million Chinese-language movie, let’s say it’s the first screening, does not include the cumulative box office of re-screenings.I went to the historical box office website to check before, and it was indeed that number...)
　　
　
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