My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 558 Independent Films
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The sea breeze is gentle. On the balcony on the second floor of the villa, there are several deck chairs and sun umbrellas. Not far away is the endless sea and soft sandy beach.

There are fruits and snacks on the table.

"Oh~ beautiful lady, thank you for the red wine." Harvey pretended to be a gentleman and raised his wine glass, smiling at the mature and sexy Li Ruoting who was helping to pour the wine.

"You're welcome." Li Ruoting smiled, revealing her plump figure.

"cough!"

The big brother coughed, and glanced at Harvey vigilantly, this fat man doesn't look like a lewd man!

"John, I have participated in several independent film awards for "Fear Chamber" and "Two Heroes", and the results are quite good. Recently, I am trying to promote it. It is estimated that it will be released in a month. No less than 300 screens have been invested in opening pictures.

My idea is to carry out targeted publicity in the Chinese gathering places in California, and at the same time attract Chinese and lovers of corresponding film types.Horror and action movies have a certain number of fans in the United States ... I think there will be small box office profits. " Harvey said with a smile.

Don't think that you can conquer North America with the fame of the so-called Cannes Palme d'Or director, it's wishful thinking.

Wu Xiaozu's reputation in North America at this time is not even as good as some directors of Shaw Brothers.Not to mention the Cheng Long figure created by Jiahe.

It's like in later generations, when foreigners go to the mainland to develop... At most, they will become 'Dashan' or 'Koji', and it will be difficult to go further.It is not easy for people of the yellow race to develop in all walks of life in the United States at this time.

Even more so in Hollywood.

Wu Xiaozu's several films can only be regarded as low-cost independent films.He didn't even think about how much money he could really make.It is impossible for a film with a purely Chinese face to succeed at this time.

There is only one sci-fi version of "Pride and Prejudice" in later generations - "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

Li Min's way of thinking is Western, including the design of the film is in the classic Hollywood format.If you want to gain a foothold in Hollywood, you need not only strength, but also connections.

What he is mainly doing now is to explore the independent film circle for the time being, so that he can develop slowly based on it.

This timing is very good.

The so-called independent films in Hollywood are mainly distinguished from mainstream Hollywood studios, that is, the eight major film companies of the year.After World War II, a batch of independently produced 'experimental films', 'pioneering films', and 'underground films' appeared at first.Of course, in fact, the eight major film companies were also independent film companies at the beginning. They are for Edison's monopoly, so I won't mention this.

Today's independent films refer to either the external production form, funded, shot and distributed outside the Hollywood system, or the internal substance, which focuses on niche themes or is different from Hollywood's traditional concepts, morals, and forms. "Independent Spirit".

In this era, elements such as Black Lives Matter, feminism, environmental protection, and LGBT are not yet popular in mainstream Hollywood.

The emergence of video tapes can be said to have given independent films and independent film circles room to survive.Before that, there was very little room for independent films in Hollywood.

Survival is an issue that Hollywood movies must consider.

In the North American market, whether independent filmmakers or independent film companies, their existence is just another form of film commercialization.This is more in line with the trend than the pure art films in Europe.

In fact, an independent film does not mean that the investment is small, nor does it mean that it is a B-grade film.If you look at it broadly, "Star Wars" is an independent film.

Martin Scorsese, Coppola, Lucas, a group of Hollywood trendsetters have promoted the transformation of Hollywood.

Late 80s, early 90s.

American independent films can be said to have entered the most glorious period, and the establishment of the Sundance Film Festival, the most important award for independent films in later generations, can be regarded as a small sign.

It can be said that the 90s was the most glorious moment for independent films.In the future, the independent film industry will either surrender or surrender. From the mid-90s, Warner, Paramount, and Sony (which was still Columbia at this time) will successively begin to transfer the independent labels and filmmakers of these independent film circles. Income under the command.

The independent film world is a mess.

but~
no way.

On the contrary, the independent film circle is a stepping stone for him.

He also wanted to kill the Quartet as soon as he came in, but that was just a fantasy.

The discrimination here and the stigma of being an outsider are a hurdle that cannot be overcome.

Moreover, he himself is not yet familiar with the process of Hollywood movies, which needs to be understood slowly.

He was sure that if he really followed the way of Hong Kong Island, he might fall badly!This requires the accumulation of experience and experience.Especially Wu Xiaozu is sure that he is not a "genius", and he can play Hollywood's production mode if he can't come up.

Fortunately, the situation of Hong Kong films has not yet completely collapsed, and he has plenty of time to slowly figure it out.Before the mainland film market was formed and opened up, the North American market was one of its outlets...

Harvey is not necessarily a good collaborator, but, for the time being, he can be regarded as the most suitable opportunity for him to enter the North American market, just like the role of the 'metronome' Harvey for no drama~
Am I seeking a way out for Chinese-language films?
cough~
Wu Xiaozu took a sip of his wine in embarrassment, if he lied to himself, he should not think about it~
"Harvey, you did a great job." Wu Xiaozu raised his glass with a smile.

"You don't mind if I make some stunts with you? I mean Cannes Palme d'Or and some specious scandals?" Harvey asked with a smile.

"Do not."

Wu Xiaozu shrugged and said with a smile: "I don't think I will mind. But - I hope my people can follow up these processes."

"Of course~"

Harvey raised his glass to greet him, took a sip of his wine, and said with a smile: "What do you think of the three major film festivals next year? I heard that you are... shooting KungFu films? You know I am very interested in KungFu films. If there is a chance , I think we can try to introduce Chinese KungFu films to North America, although this is a niche genre, but you know, Bruce Lee has added a lot of KungFu film fans in North America. Before that, Columbia’s KungFu film video tapes were profitable. "

Bruce Lee has made indelible contributions to Kung Fu and the spread of Kung Fu movies.

"No problem, I think the people at my company would be happy to do it. But my kung fu movies are not like theirs. I'm not sure North American audiences will like it."

The kung fu movies that are popular in the North American market or the Western market today are either Bruce Lee movies, or the old Shaw Brothers martial arts movies, hard bridge and hard horse.

Relatively speaking, Wu Xiaozu's kung fu movies are more "science fiction" to foreigners.

Flying around their brain cells won't understand.

At this time, cultural exchanges between the East and the West were not as frequent as in later generations.At this time, the aesthetics are difficult to understand each other.

It’s as if it’s hard for us to understand that the other party is pretending to be hunting with a ‘light tube’~ they won’t understand that we’re holding a sword… 咻~咻~咻 pretending to be a superman in the sky, and the clothes are fluttering, it’s not convenient at all ~
This difference is huge.

He also didn't think martial arts films would be released in North America, but videotape releases could be tried.

"How will you know if you don't try it~ I think you will definitely have a different way."

Harvey complimented, and looked not far away, "Actually, I'm here this time with an unfeeling invitation."

Wu Xiaozu cut a cigar in his hand, then looked over curiously.

I was seeing Su Liyao leading a twenty... er... thirty... 40-year-old young man walking over.

The hair volume is poor, but the appearance and condition are very young.

"This is a young man introduced to me by a friend in the circle. His father is an old friend of my family's elders. I heard that I came to visit you, so I came here specially and brought a movie... Okay Well, let me use 'movie' to describe that film."

Harvey said, looking at Wu Xiaozu teasingly, "He should be your admirer! A very interesting young man!"

"Are you sure this is a young man?" Wu Xiaozu pointed to his head.

Harvey looked at the volume of the other party's hair ~ shrugged, said: "Sorry buddy, although he doesn't look that young, but I can assure you that he is definitely not older than 35 years old!"

"Is he a computer engineer?" Wu Xiaozu couldn't help asking.This is clearly a senior IT man! ! !

Harvey was startled, and didn't understand why Xiaozu Wu asked such a question, but he still said, "I'm not sure if he is a computer practitioner."

While talking, a bald young man with black-rimmed glasses and a plaid shirt and jeans walked over.

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PS: I know I shouldn't laugh, but... don't talk about Wu Yanzu~ The curse of you guys has spread to Gul'dan Wu, and the appendicitis is festering~ The daughter-in-law is angry and laughing~ She insists that you are too resentful The big breakthrough broke through the dream and directly affected Gul'dan!
I am helpless too~╮(╯▽╰)╭!
(End of this chapter)