My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 696 China and the United States co-produce, entrusted with important tasks

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The film festival awards show is actually just a part of the film festival, but this year is a little rushed, which does not mean that the film festival is equivalent to the awards show.

The opening forum, director's night, investment, sales and industry discussions constitute the whole of the film festival.In contrast, the Academy Awards have a long way to go.However, being able to include filmmakers and investors from the three regions of the Taiwan Strait to appear here is already a grand event for Chinese-language films.

This plays a very important role in promoting Chinese-language films.

Several mainland filmmakers have also met with different film producers in the past few days. Basically, under the leadership of [-] Locomotive, they have reached a lot of investment intentions.I believe this will have a huge effect on the development of mainland films.At the same time, it will play a role in promoting the process of co-productions.

These two aspects are what Wu Xiaozu is happy to see. You must know that due to some reasons, "Dragon Inn" has not yet been released in the mainland.

As soon as the [-]th Golden Film Awards Gala ended, many celebrities and people in the circle rushed to the "Golden Statue Night Harper's Bazaar Charity Dinner", which was also a supporting party for the Golden Film Awards.A blatant Oscar-copycat Vanity Fair night!

...

"Hi Gentleman—"

Harvey Weinstein, a chubby guy with a breezy face, was holding a wine glass full of alcohol, and next to him was a Chinese single-eyed Easy Girl who fit the ghost's aesthetic.

For the existence of Easy Girl, it is not a characteristic of Chinese descent.There are girls like this all over the world, otherwise Liam Neeson's daughter and best friend wouldn't be kidnapped~
But there is no shortage of denials, there is always this kind of world bus that worships foreigners.

In this regard, Wu Xiaozu was not surprised at all, and there was no need to emphasize and educate.Maybe Easy Girl is very satisfied with this kind of behavior.Everyone is an adult, and no one needs to say anything for things that have nothing to do with their own interests.

What's more, Harvey can bring him benefits.Of course, Director Wu would not go out of his way to arrange such disgusting things as schoolmates, at most, he would arrange for ladies from wealthy families... After all, the latter is professionally charged.

"Hey man, I'm really happy to be able to give you the award, when I stand on the stage, I feel as sexy as a dick..."

Harvey leaned over and started an American dirty joke reeking of alcohol, "But you wouldn't know, my ass was actually sweating."

Wu Xiaozu shrugged, and took the initiative to introduce the slightly cramped Wang Jiawei to the other side, "Harvey, this is Wong Kar-wai, a very talented director."

"Hello, Wong! Wow, you're so tall...you love spicy dancing, buddy!" Harvey smiled and hugged Wang Jiawei politely. He really didn't know Wang Jiawei at this time.

Wu Xiaozu and Harvey walked to the corner of the party and talked about the drama "Sex, Lies and Videotape".

The copy of this play is not a mess, but the shooting and editing are too cumbersome.Wu Xiaozu also took it and edited it himself.

Wu Xiaozu took a sip from his wine glass, and happened to see two familiar female students from the mainland looking around.

"John, your re-edit of Sex, Lies, and Videotape is amazing! I showed it to Steven and he was a little bit offended and thought it should be done his way. But I'll take what you said on the phone, Tell him clearly: I don't want you to think, I want me to think!" Harvey said flatteringly, after all, Wu Xiaozu is the patron.Plus Harvey at this moment doesn't have the status that the actress later wanted to tattoo his name on his ass.

Sure enough, as soon as you utter a clear sentence, you will have a halo of lowering your wisdom!
"I will call Steven to explain, after all, this drama is directed by him." Wu Xiaozu didn't really want to steal the other party's name, "Improve the hotel standard in Cannes to the best, and at the same time, don't be stingy publicity costs."

"I think Steven will be very happy to meet such a generous boss like you!" Harvey shrugged, and then said with a slightly tentative smile: "John, you mentioned before that you want to try to enter the North American market this year?"

"So?" Wu Xiaozu asked back.

"Oh, I don't mean anything else. I just think that maybe you can shoot an American version of "Chamber of Fear". You don't know, the box office of this movie is not very high in North America because of its low publicity.

You also know that no theater will approve of a horror movie with two Chinese actors.Although I don't think those idiots have seen this movie at all.Because in front of this movie, the horror movies they shot are extremely stupid!But you have to admit, Hollywood is like that!
However, the offline income is very impressive, contributing more than a few million dollars!This is simply a miracle for a foreign language cult film!Many movie fans have reported their love for this movie in video rental stores and sales outlets!You know, in the past, for Asian movies, only Kurosawa's movies and Bruce Lee's movies have had this kind of treatment.

The market share of horror films in North America is increasing day by day, which is different from Southeast Asia.The market is wider...so..." Harvey spread his hands.

"NO, I have my plan." Wu Xiaozu directly refused.

"But~"

"Harvey—" Wu Xiaozu looked at him with a slight smile.

"Oh, of course, of course...you are the boss here, of course you can decide everything, including telling me to shut up." Harvey made a zipper motion on his mouth, begging for mercy.

"I'll have someone shoot the movie later, but not me and not now."

Wu Xiaozu took the initiative to clink his glasses, "You also know that with such a movie in front, even if it is remade, it will not cause a sensation. On the contrary, it may cause bad things..."

Now that "Chamber of Fear" has appeared, the remake will not have the status of the previous life, that's for sure!What's more, the American horror films at this time are all plasma films. No one knows if this kind of horror method can be successful without "virus propaganda"!

Again, a good movie doesn't necessarily sell well!Publicity, market, environment and luck are indispensable!

This is the same as raising pigs to get rich~ It takes hard work, not afraid of getting dirty or tired, skills, and a little luck.

Did you try the pork a year ago?

Good pork may not necessarily be sold at a good price!Movies too!
"I believe you." Harvey said something he didn't even believe.However, the other party has funds, and it is indeed what he needs.

Nothing is impossible when it comes to money!

Wu Xiaozu didn't believe a single punctuation mark in Harvey's words.This is a typical white pig head.However, this does not prevent him from cooperating with each other and using each other as a pedal.

...

Holding a wine glass, Wu Xiaozu clinked glasses with people in the circle with a smile, accepted each other's flattery, and then said a few polite words.

Then he walked towards the mainland filmmakers.

"We are all eligible for the Film Support Fund, which is a rare opportunity for us." Huang Jianxin said with a smile.He has already made up his mind that when he returns home, he will put aside the main theme and start filming his own "City Trilogy".

At this time, the filmmakers did have to shoot some mission movies for some reasons.Of course, you can't say that this is a mistake, but it also limits their shooting range anyway.

This time, with the exchange meeting of the Academy Awards, they also received financial support with the help of 7 Locomotive and E[-] Culture.

Anyway, the money for leeks is not wasted!

"That's right, I'm going to try crime movies again. I heard from Boss Jiang that the video tape of my "Silver Snake Murder" is selling very well in Hong Kong Island." Li Shaohong held the wine glass and looked like a heroine appearance.

Just as Huang Jianxin is bound to be famous in the history of Chinese films because of the "Trilogy of Urban Varieties", or to be more precise, "Back to Back Face to Face".Li Shaohong will also be remembered for "Silver Snake Murder".When it comes to movies at this time, their movies have to be mentioned.

Compared to them, Mr. Tian's braised pork in plain clothes next to him... Bah!It's like Tian Zhuangzhuang has the label of "banned film".That is to say, his old bean, mother and old cousin are not ordinary, otherwise Lao Tian would have been chopped into braised pork by Zongju long ago!

After all, pork is expensive...

I didn't see Jiang Wen's mountain cannon for five years, and I was so confused that I almost cursed at the street.

Mr. Tian, ​​a fighter, also has financial support. Again, the funds of the leeks are not worthy of sympathy, and they can win awards no matter what.Maybe Tian Suqian will become the most profitable director in E7 culture.After all, banned films represent huge income!
Not every director can be banned... If you don't have enough stars, you can only be arrested...

"What are you talking about? Do you mind if I interject?"

Wu Xiaozu approached with a smile, just in time to see two girls, Jiang Wenli and Xu Qing, listening to Gu Changwei bragging.

"Director Wu!"

"Grandpa!"

Everyone showed joyful expressions. They all saw Wu Xiaozu's status in Hong Kong Island. Many big bosses exchanged cups with him, and many big stars kept taking the initiative to greet him. This status is precious to them. Unattainable.

As for Zhang Yimou, who also won a foreign award?

Aren't you just me, a photographer?What to pretend!
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It comes from a director Kai who doesn't want to be named and is squatting on the toilet to read newspapers and enjoy constipation.

Foreign monks can not only chant scriptures, but also have rich postures, all of which are authoritative!Otherwise, how could Mr. Zhang escort the master to the west to learn scriptures!
"Don't bother everyone?" Xiaozu Wu took the initiative to open his arms with a smile, and hugged Xu Qing and Jiang Wenli respectively, "Long time no see. Hope to have fun on Hong Kong Island..."

Compared with the shy Jiang Liang's family, Xu Qing is much more generous.

"Thank you, Teacher Wu. If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't have had the chance to come together this time." Xu Goblin, not Hang Mu Qingqing, my heart blinked with joy.Because of family reasons, she is not stage frightened, and she is completely sassy like a big girl in the imperial capital.

"Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles, and traveling thousands of miles is not as good as reading countless people!" Teacher Wu smiled and patted each other's shoulders with a teaching and educating attitude, "Hong Kong Island is now the center of Chinese-language movies. There are different types of movies. I also hope that you can get more exposure to different types of movies.

Now Hong Kong Island is preparing for the first private specialist film and television school, of course, this is a specialist.However, other universities have also begun to prepare film and television departments. I also hope to promote friendly exchanges between Yangcheng and Hong Kong Island.Of course, you can also try it at the Imperial Film Academy... not limited to film and television majors, you can also come to ATV, [-] Locomotive for internship..."

"Really??" Xu Qing was pleasantly surprised.

Wu Xiaozu's words made Wu Tianming next to him show a shocked expression, and held Wu Xiaozu's hand solemnly, "Azu! You are a real film doer!"

Doer?
Ah!
I am!

"I hope Xiying Studio can send people to Hong Kong Island to study, what do you think?" Wu Tianming said.

"Of course no problem. The company is also preparing to continue shooting martial arts movies." Wu Xiaozu agreed with a smile.The cooperation between Xiying Film Studio and him is very pleasant, and it is not easy for the two parties to establish such a deep friendship.

What's more, the company does have plans to vigorously develop the martial arts market after "Dragon Inn".

If they don't hurry up to develop, others will not give up following suit!

Only when there are good works in the market can the audience understand what is good and what is shit!If you still eat shit at that time, then it is really your fault!

"The film academy can also try it. Learning and communication is one aspect, and more importantly, it allows them to have more practical opportunities! Learn about different production systems." Tian Zhuangzhuang also interjected.

Wu Xiaozu nodded, but he also thought in his heart that it is best to select those actors who are really ready to contribute to Chinese-language movies.Don't be a group of two devils here...

Those who slander us the most are actually not foreigners, but those second devils!
Of course, it would be great if the level of slander is good, then maybe he can still be selected for the battle.But in fact, there are too many disgusting people, and not many are really capable!
Film exchange is the most convenient, efficient and effective way of cultural exchange.

Director Wu pulled Mr. Wu who was reluctant to part with the two girls, and asked in a low voice, "By the way, I heard that Yimou joined your film crew?"

"Director Zhang is very interested in my film, and he did accept the work of director of photography and art director of my new film "The Seven Sins". But he is not the only candidate for the two positions, and most of them work together. What's the matter?"

Following Wu Tianming's gaze, he could see Brother Chen Kai walking out of the bathroom not far away.

"Brother Kai always thought you would find him..." Wu Tianming sighed.

"..."

Looking at the resentful and lonely brother Kai, Wu Xiaozu smiled slightly, and waved to Brother Chen Kai, "Brother Kai, come here, I have something to talk about..."

"What's the matter? I'm busy..."

Brother Kai walked over with a face of reluctance and reluctance. He was like a little daughter-in-law who was abandoned by a scumbag. He didn't have the courage to step on a few boats later.

"Kid King" hit him hard.

After hearing that Wu Xiaozu has a new love, the taste of sour, sweet, bitter, hot and salty made him have to drink to relieve his worries!

Now, Yimou has become a judge for the Academy Awards!

He, the big brother who takes the lead, actually celebrates the New Year with Wang Xiaoer - every year is not as good as every year!
"Brother Kai, I want you to film a very vulgar story!" Wu Xiaozu didn't wait for Brother Chen Kai to speak, and suddenly said something.

"..."

The poet Kai was stunned for a moment, his eyes were raised, his struggle and embarrassment appeared on his face.

That's right.

Wu Xiaozu wanted Chen Kai to shoot "Farewell My Concubine".

Later generations have always questioned that this is the work of his old man. In fact, after watching the movie, you know that this movie is a typical product of the fifth generation thinking.

However, since "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin", Brother Chen Kai used a movie to prove his "no".

For him with divergent thinking and full of youthful taste, he must have a strong producer and supervisor.The first step must be to set the subject matter of the movie as "tacky" and let it fall to the ground.

Therefore, Wu Xiaozu said that this is a tacky work as soon as he came up.

In fact, in the previous life, the success of this drama was attributed to Mr. Chen. It is better to praise its producer Xu Feng, who is Tomson's proprietress.She lobbied Brother Chen Kai many times before letting him accept the story.Then, during the production period, she kept "restraining" Brother Kai, and this was how "Farewell My Concubine" came about.

Of course, as to whether Mr. Chen was pointing his son behind his back, that's another matter!

"Director Wu, I'm going to shoot "Walking and Singing"..." Chen Kai made a coy statement.

"No hurry, I can wait for you for this drama." Wu Xiaozu looked at the other party, "The director of this drama is none other than you!"

indeed.

Chen Kaige's art and delicacy are the most distinctive labels in the fifth generation.Wu Xiaozu couldn't make a story like "Farewell My Concubine".Because the core of this story is typical fifth-generation thinking.

Of course, imitation is also possible.

But film creation is inherently subjective.This story is sad enough, Wu Xiaozu probably will be dark when he takes over... His style is really not suitable!

Even with decades of experience.

But human character is qualitative.

What you are good at is what you are good at. This kind of thing can be exercised, but it is absolutely impossible to turn the world upside down easily.

If you look closely at Wu Xiaozu's series of film journeys, you can see the traces of style, grass snake gray lines.

Of course, directing is a process of progress, and Wu Xiaozu is also sublimating himself.

Even if he has no memory, he must be a qualified director.At this moment, he is worthy of his name!

"I……"

"Not this year, next year, the year after... You can only shoot this script! I can help you make an appointment with any actor. It doesn't matter if it's Zhang Guoyi, Gong Li or... it's fine. I'll be in charge of the investment!" Wu Xiaozu studded directly .

Everyone around looked at the two in surprise, with envy in their eyes.

Speaking of Wu Xiaozu's current status, these words are a great affirmation to Brother Chen Kai!
If these words spread, Brother Chen Kai will be sent the script by many people.

Wu Xiaozu's status after this year's Golden Statue Awards, which included filmmakers from both sides of the strait and three places, is different from his previous status!
It is not an exaggeration to be the standard-bearer of Xinhua-language films!
Brother Chen Kai had a sore nose, and all the grievances disappeared.There is a flame burning in the chest!

"Okay!" Brother Chen Kai took it.

"I believe in you, I will hand over the script to you. Don't worry..." Wu Xiaozu smiled slightly and patted the other party's shoulder.

Turning to look at everyone, "If you have good ideas and good stories, you can send them up. E7 Culture and [-] Locomotive will review and follow up the investment."

The [-] locomotive snake swallowing the elephant has been completed, and now it needs to be digested!
With this wave of dividends, investing in movies is undoubtedly a good direction!

The tool man in front of him came too timely!

　Looking forward to the Golden Rooster Award...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)