My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 560 Low-cost producers and disasters
PS: Ask for a recommendation ticket, ask for a monthly ticket!
On the balcony, I wish for a blue sea and blue sky.

These days, I have been enjoying the rare relaxation, and my body is getting more and more kidney water!

Wu Xiaozu is shirtless with a strong upper body, wearing sexy beach pants, lazily lying on the deck chair under the sun umbrella, with mosaic tattoos~
Recalling the plot in the video tape of yesterday's short film.

The short film is really bad.

Steven Soderbergh gave this short film too much attitude~ the whole play seems to want to express a lot of content, but unfortunately, in the end, it didn't explain at all.

It's hard to think that a film like "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" was made by him, and in fact it is not his credit alone.

But it is also true that Wu Xiaozu believes that this is the work of a young director.

Which young director doesn't want to learn from Godard?

After all, there are two types of movies, before Godard and after Godard!
The style of this video is generally a bit of a line drawing of reality, and the sound and picture are aligned. After watching the movie, it should have been a very blunt film, but he gave it too much self-thinking.

In comparison, it can be seen that what he pursues is realistic and objective line drawing in a cold manner, which is very similar to "Suspect". Unfortunately, this classmate is still too young... Teacher Wu needs to teach him a lesson.

Generally speaking, he is a very talented young man. From the movie, we can see the biggest difference between him and Hong Kong directors.

There are many ideas, and subtraction needs to be done on the film.

So far, Mr. Wu has contacted directors from Hong Kong Island, Bay Bay, Korea, Europe and the Mainland. Filmmakers in each region have their own styles.

Thinking of this, I thought about wanting Jiang Ershao to go to Europe. I don't know if it will go well. If it goes well, there may be a huge surprise!

He is preparing for next year's European Film Festival.

If you want to join the American independent film movement, European film festivals must not fail, which is also an effective means to improve your "level".

At this time, mainland films fundamentally showed disdain for so-called commercial success.

Even popular movies such as "Red Sorghum" and "Farewell My Concubine" have been criticized for being too commercial. Who knows what those people want?
In any case, only by having the right to speak in the film industry can we maximize the benefits.

American independent films are a good entry point.

After thinking about it, I will specifically support those niche films to be released in North America in the future!Cultivating such messy things as Black Lives Matter is not harmful to Wu Xiaozu~
"What are you thinking? I saw you drank a lot yesterday?"

It may be that Auntie Lin, a first-time mother who has let herself go, has an accent of Shandong cuisine and Northeast cuisine. This accent is probably learned from Gong Dali.The other party was born in Liaoshen, and then went to Quancheng with her parents who were university teachers. Her mother spoke the Qingdao version of Dalian dialect.

In short, Gonghuang's honey accent infected Auntie Lin who was also a girl from Qilu.You have to believe... the contagious power of the accent of Liaoshen Province.

"Hello~"

Gently knocked off Wu Xiaozu's wildly stretched claws, rolled a charming white look, passed a tooth of watermelon, chewed his own voice, and said nothing.

"Are you going back to Hong Kong Island tomorrow?
I heard people say that Xiaoxian talked about considering getting married in five years during the media interview? "

Hearing Aunt Lin's smiling voice, Director Wu pondered for a while. He knew that it would be better to go to the street to play basketball in overalls with his big-breasted brother in the morning, so that he could escape the disaster.

For the problem at hand, send a proposition!
Wasn't it just to avoid trouble when I sent my little aunt to this poor place in the United States to raise her baby?
It is estimated that Wang Xianxian heard some rumors and complained in order to defend his rights.Of course, maybe it's a bitch, in order to force the palace~
Wu Xiaozu slowly opened his eyes, and looked at the little aunt as steadily as an old dog.

Finger far away.

"For me, liking is sensuality and greed for a long time, but love is going through a thousand sails, warming wine and making tea together.

I would like to have one person, who can wear brocade and satin, or have simple tea and light meals, and who can accompany me to see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day at the end of the world, and taste the ups and downs of life.I can return to the old mountains and rivers, cooking rice and chopping firewood by my side.

I talked about poetry and distant places before. For me, you and him are the distant places in my heart.

What a pity, I wanted to live here forever,
But this little naughty man forced me to make money for milk powder..."

Auntie Lin was also clever and didn't break the boy's father's little thoughts. She lowered her head and looked at her lower abdomen, smiling, not embarrassing.

"The cafeteria is becoming more and more important~"

"Is that yours?"

Aunt Lin gave the other party a blank look, but did not interrupt the other party's hand holding the bottle, and asked instead: "Are you really planning to film in the United States? As far as I know, Hollywood is very repulsive to people of yellow race.

I always feel that Harvey might take you for a fool~"

"Yuan Datou can also steal the fruits of victory ~ as long as he is not crazy."

Wu Xiaozu smiled speciously, shrugged and said: "The emergence of video tapes has given North American films a huge living space. More and more independent companies will spring up like mushrooms after rain. This is the best opportunity.

As for that Jew~ As long as there is interest, he will betray his faith, do you believe it?If he has faith~"

Speaking of this, Wu Xiaozu was startled suddenly.

Isn't what I keep saying to Aunt Lin the same as "I love you!" that men habitually and affectionately say?

The two parties swore eternal vows and decided to live forever, and then walked into the marriage hall holding hands with each other.

In the future life, as long as one person cheats, his spine will be smashed.

Marriage and love seem to be fallacies, not to mention the so-called 'forever' in love.

I thought about the 'lie' I just said to Auntie Lin, does this just fit the core of the movie "Surnames, Lies, and Videotapes"?
Love is not the original desire of human beings, but the concept of endowment after processing.

Sometimes, both men and women don't know what "love" is, but they say they love you to each other.Human civilization has been in existence for tens of thousands of years, and monogamy has only prevailed for a hundred years. Why is it so convincing to say that you only love one person in your life?
Isn't this a lie? ? ?

For humans, surnames are primal desires.All primal desires must be covered by other lies.

This is a personality lie!

Therefore, there is nothing wrong with men being big pigs!

Thinking about it this way, Wu Xiaozu felt that he was really good, and he would definitely not lie.Being able to maintain the true self, but also look at love itself with a sublimated thinking, is simply an ancient gentleman~
Thinking of this, he decided in his heart that he must invest in Steven Soderbergh's film, and guided him to shoot this subject, while intervening in it.

A small budget movie with a million dollars or so.Even on Hong Kong Island, it is not considered a decisive big production.

Investors are very easy to choose, and the E7 cultural blood is waiting there to get their money!

It's like what the village chief said to Heitu: Don't let your daughter-in-law go out and wander around, hurry up and write "Yuezi 2"!There is no paper in the village toilet!

Shareholders feel the same way. ╮(╯▽╰)╭!
and.

If this film really wins awards again like in history, then the future of E7 culture is really unimaginable, and at the same time, this is too deep!

"Then do you think I can give it a try~"

Auntie Lin looked at Wu Xiaozu with staring eyes, acting coquettishly like a little auntie, "Is it okay to play a guest role? It's also good to explain to the outside world what I'm doing during this time, right? It serves multiple purposes~"

Wu Xiaozu swore that he was definitely not put into sleep clothes by Aunt Lin.

But don't get me wrong, this proposal is really good.

The filming of this drama was originally set in Los Angeles, and at the same time, Auntie Lin is at most a cameo, not a main character, so it can be regarded as "gold-plated".

At the same time, sufficient reasons were given.

Auntie Lin is entering Hollywood~ Ahem, don’t worry about the few minutes of shooting, anyway, it’s a breakthrough in Chinese movies, right?
"You can send someone to supervise me, never overtime, and absolutely guarantee my health." Aunt Lin offered to ask.

"Hmm~~~~~~~" Wu Xiaozu hesitated.

"You don't want me to be alone on the other side of the ocean, doing nothing?"

Auntie Lin doesn't know if it's because of her pregnancy, she lost her previous maturity and started acting like a little girl~
"Okay, but there are three chapters in the law of contract. Make sure you don't get tired, make sure you shoot every day, and I'll ask the crew to arrange someone to take charge! If you violate..."

"Ahem~ It has nothing to do with that."

Director Wu held his breath, pretending to be calm, and said righteously: "I mainly think that your suggestion is good, and we can't waste a good actor in vain."

"Of course I know you think so." The little aunt also had a calm attitude of understanding.

"Otherwise?"

Shua stood up, stretched, and winked narrowly, "Director Wu has always been a selfless person in my heart!"

"..."

Kill or bury? ? ? ? ?I'm just pretending to be a pen, don't take it seriously! !

Watching Aunt Lin's plump figure wiping her body away from her seat, Wu Xiaozu looked up to the sky and sighed.

"By the way~ You always have to shoot scenes in mainland China. What do the actors think?" The little aunt turned around and asked.

"Sichuan"

Wu Xiaozu frowned, this is indeed a big problem entangled in his heart.

"I have a few candidates in mind now, but I don't think it's appropriate."

After all, this drama is a big investment. Originally, Auntie's appeal in Southeast Asia is needless to say, but she doesn't act, and there are really not many female stars who can be suitable.

"How about Honggu?" Auntie Lin suggested.

"Aunt Hong?"

Wu Xiaozu nodded, "I have also considered Hong Gu, and asked the company to send a letter to Hong Gu's manager a few days ago, but Hong Gu's schedule has not been confirmed. It is difficult to cross several plays at the same time!"

The word 'difficult' made Wu Xiaozu helpless.

You can't let someone break the contract to accompany you around, right?What's more, the fate of "Dragon Inn" is ill-fated, even if Wu Xiaozu leads it, it might not be a guess or two, and people have doubts in their hearts.

"However, most of the filming of this film still needs to be completed in December. Not to mention my promise to you, but the release schedule has already begun to warm up. It's not easy to skip tickets willfully.

In short, I also have to explain to the fans.

At the same time, since you are missing from this drama, I will definitely change a thing or two.

Now I understand why Old Monster Xu filming "Swordsman" was so cumbersome.There are too many variables.

It is obvious that everyone has changed their minds about martial arts, especially I want to let the mainland open up a little bit of co-productions.

I'm afraid I will really have to work hard in the past two or three months! "

This is the truth!

"Dragon Inn" cannot be changed.

It even needs to be released in the mainland before the first half of next year, otherwise it may be postponed~ Maybe the delay will be one year.

Listening to the seriousness of Wu Xiaozu's words, Auntie Lin also softened her heart a little.

No life, no more than this~
"I'll help you pack your luggage."

"Okay~ I'll go out for a while." Wu Xiaozu thought about it and it's not too late, and he planned to finalize the investment before he left the United States.

…………

A cafe in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Programmer Soderbergh was sitting on a horizontal stool with a cup of coffee in front of him, absently stirring the coffee clockwise with a silver spoon.

His eyes were fixed on the glass.

Because the general driver's license has not been replaced, Wu Xiaozu can only ask a taxi to take him to the cafe.

"Braking!!! Bang~"

Suddenly, the car was suddenly hit by the side, and only felt a shock from the body, and it was pushed out instantly.Throwing director Wu, who was wandering in the sky, staggered, his head hit the glass directly, and there was a thud, a muffled sound.

"Fake!!!!!!" Wu Xiaozu couldn't help cursing.

"Are you all right, buddy?" The black driver asked quickly.

"Shet! Do I look okay?"

Wu Xiaozu covered his head, feeling dizzy, his eyes stared straight.Is it not suitable to hire a driver if you hit yourself? ? ?

Turning his head, he saw a dark green Plymouth GTX American-style retro muscle car roof on the side of the taxi, and the front cover of the other side was folded, which showed how violent the impact was.Fortunately, Wu Xiaozu sat behind the driver~ he was not directly hit, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

Looking from the window, in the front windshield on the opposite side, a bastard dressed as a hippie was lying on the steering wheel, motionless.

"Help me down...to see if that idiot is okay, call the police and ambulance in Los Angeles~~" Wu Xiaozu shook his head.

"ambulance??"

The black driver asked repeatedly, then suddenly glanced at the bastard in the car, nodded heavily, "Dude, don't worry, I will definitely call the most expensive ambulance!"

"WTF???"

Wu Xiaozu looked at the white driver, not understanding what this guy was talking about.I understand every word, but it's a bit inexplicable when put together.

"I mean call an ambulance!" Wu Xiaozu covered his head in a muffled voice.

"...Okay..." The black driver looked at his employer, shrugged, and then repeated, "Dude? Are you from Dongying?"

Pooh!
Wu Xiaozu felt that this black man was unreliable, kicked the car door, and endured the pain in a low voice, "Chinese!"

"Wow! China kungfu!"

The black man exclaimed, and after thinking for a while, he pulled out a baseball bat from under the seat and turned it upside down, "I help you, you help me, because we have the same idol! Bruce Lee is the best in kung fu! I've seen him since After that, I decided never to surrender, no one can be more reckless than me, because I am the king of Los Angeles..."

That's not what the rap says, but that's roughly what it means.

"...NMSL..."

Wu Xiaozu felt that this black man was singing big and wide~ It seemed that someone said to himself: I will let you lose completely today!Your brain is buzzing again, right?

Get out of the car.

"Hey! Get off, white boy!" The black driver hid behind Wu Xiaozu and yelled at the muscle car.

Wu Xiaozu turned his head and glanced at the cowardly driver, who showed his big white teeth.

"If I'm not mistaken, he passed out."

"Have passed out? Shet!" The black driver jumped out instantly, rapping with all his teeth and claws!

"Where is there a public phone around here? Go to the police first~ If you don't want him to die, you'd better call an ambulance." After recovering, Wu Xiaozu felt that there should be nothing wrong with him.

The hippie in the car is probably a little bit worse.

"Oh Shet! I hate dealing with the cops~ You know what I mean, man, you gotta prove he hit me... I'm going to call my mom and tell her to throw away that tarot deck... ...Believe in science~" The black driver walked towards the phone booth next to him while talking nonsense.

Wu Xiaozu also followed, but he couldn't leave either.Who knows what the tone of the police in Los Angeles is? ?

I had to call Steven Soderbergh first, and Harvey by the way.

He is now thinking of arranging a personal driver for the villa as soon as possible!Must be reliable!Would rather add money!
I don’t know if there is a place selling armored vehicles here in Laomei~ Let them go on the road!
Shit~
After calling Harvey and leaving a message on Steven Soderbergh's pager, Xiaozu Wu came back to look at the hippie in the muscle car, and couldn't help cursing.

Looking at the wine bottle and a few rolled 'tobacco' on the other side's seat, he frowned.

What a terrific American!
He didn't have to think about it to know what the good roll was!
He glanced at the other party with a cold face, really wishing that this bastard would be killed directly!

This is simply a joke about the lives of pedestrians!

Just thinking about it, I looked up!

Wu Xiaozu was so scared that he hurriedly hid to the side - a white ambulance flew over with a drift!
I am!

"boom!"

The ambulance hit the rear of the muscle car, and the brother in the cab shuddered and slammed on the steering wheel again, bouncing!
"..."

The doctor and nurse came down to carry the driver, and then a black aunt and nurse looked at Xiaozu Wu who was covering his head, "Sir, you should get in the car too!"

"Ah? I'm fine~ I'm slightly injured—look—my head doesn't hurt, my brain doesn't hurt!"

Wu Xiaozu quickly waved his hands and smiled at the other party. Under the suspicious expression of the other party, he said while running and jumping: "Look, I'm really fine! Not only can I trot, I can also jump, and I can also walk... Look at the walk! "

The fat black nurse's eyes changed, showing a kind of love.

"Get on the stretcher!" The emergency doctor next to him said directly, and four burly nurses surrounded him.

"..."

Wu Xiaozu was pressed on a stretcher and carried into an ambulance.

Only then did he have a chance to see the hippie driver clearly.

A big donkey face, drooping eyes, probably because of lying down, you can clearly see the back of the hairline, and looks like he is constipated and heavy.

(⊙o⊙)...

Mysterious old friend of Chinese movie fans?
Nicholas Zhao Si? ? ?

(End of this chapter)