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Chapter 161 Hongmen Banquet?
Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.

Although Li Yi can now be said to be one of the few young generations of Hong Kong Island movies who can hold cards.

Who wouldn't be jealous of the resources of a billionaire director?

In the eyes of many people, as Li Yi is a director of Hong Kong Island, shouldn't Hong Kong Island actors be given priority if he has good resources?
The seniors support the juniors, but Li Yi, the junior, should he also support the young actors on Hong Kong Island, or the actors under their banner?
In fact, to put it bluntly, as the mainland's film and television industry has become the only mainstream of Chinese-language films, mainland film and television companies, mainland directors, and actors have begun to rise, and the good resources available to actors on Hong Kong Island have obviously decreased. up.

In their view, Li Yi's resources are of course the highest quality resources, but what about the result?
However, Li Yi was "ungrateful" and had a tendency to completely fall to the mainland, which made some people very dissatisfied.

So, don't look at Li Yi's so many nominations. It seems that the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Hong Kong circle want to promote Li Yi, a young director, but in fact, it is impossible for Li Yi to get these awards without giving something. of.

This point, Li Zhenye, as a veteran actor on Hong Kong Island, can be said to be the clearest.

"In other words, these social dinners are Hongmen Banquets?" Li Yi asked sarcastically.

"You can't say that, but there are indeed many people who are jealous of your achievements and hope to get the resources of your film, and those people do have a lot of influence on the Academy Awards." Li Zhenye shrugged shrugged.

"By the way, what about you? How did you think about it?" Li Zhenye asked.

"How can I think about it? What age is it? There are Hong Kong Island actors and mainland actors. I only choose the right one. I will choose whoever is suitable." Li Yi said lightly.

He really didn't have a clear distinction in this regard between Hong Kong Island actors and mainland actors.

For example, Chen Weijie, such as Yu Binbin, such as Lin Jinrong, aren't they all actors from Hong Kong Island?
Didn't Li Yi also cooperate in the same way?

To put it bluntly, some people rely on their seniority and want to use the bargaining chips in their hands to gain benefits.

"What? Someone asked you to be a lobbyist?" Li Yi looked at his father and asked.

"Yes, and there are quite a few, you know, you have risen too fast, and you don't have such a high demand for funds, and now you are bound with Fanhai Film and Television. It can be said that your movie No matter how well it sells, they still won't get a share of the profit, jealousy is inevitable." Li Zhenye said sarcastically.

"What? Not only do you want resources, but you also want me to give up the benefits? Why? The Golden Statue Award?" Li Yi said disdainfully.

"It depends on you. It depends on how much you value the Golden Statue Award. If you really value it, then it is inevitable to give up some of the benefits. It's just an exchange of benefits. The Golden Statue Award is the same for them. It's just a bargaining chip. If you don't care, then it doesn't matter. Anyway, your grades are there, and the Academy Award doesn't mean they can control it casually." Li Zhenye is very open now.

Li Yi's results have far exceeded his expectations.

As an old actor who has been struggling, he knows the things in this circle too well.

"Actually, this year's Golden Statue Awards, you can't get nothing, but like the best director and best actor, it may not be the case." Li Zhenye said.

"That is to say, if you don't pay some price and make some promises, the best director and best actor may become pornographic?" Li Yi asked with a smile.

"Yes, this is their last chance. If you are given another two years, then they will have no chance even if they want to make trouble. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration for you to say that the Hongmen Banquet is an exaggeration. If you don't care about the Golden Statue If you don't want an award, you don't have to go." Li Zhenye said with a smile.

"Hehe, go, why don't you go, old man, isn't everyone like this?" Li Yi asked.

"Of course, except for some stubborn people with crooked buttocks, the main thing to pay attention to is the film and television companies in Hong Kong Island, because your piece of meat is too fat, but they can't even drink a mouthful of soup. Can you be willing to be you?" Li Zhenye asked back, but there was a hint of pride on his face.

"How many companies are there?" Li Yi asked curiously.

"Hong Kong Island TV, you know about Hong Kong Star Entertainment, and there are Galaxy Entertainment and Oriental Image." Li Zhenye pondered for a moment and said.

"Dad, what kind of request do you think they will make?" Li Yi asked.

"It's nothing more than investing in your movie and letting you support a few actors under their company." Li Zhenye said with a smile.

"I won't accompany you to the dinner party or something. After all, I have some old friends. If I am here, I will lose face and make it difficult for you. So when the time comes, let Director Zhuo accompany you. He knows all about these people. Well, you, you can do whatever you want. Today is different from the past. As long as you can make good movies, they can’t do much. After all, it’s not like before, only Hong Kong Island has three acres of land. Land, if you don't obey them, you will be suppressed, and no matter how long their hands are now, they won't affect you too much." Li Zhenye patted Li Yi's shoulder and said with a smile.

Hong Kong Island Victoria Hotel.

Li Yi and Zhuo Yixiong got out of the car.

In fact, Li Yi has rejected several reception invitations these days.

Because most of the organizers of these receptions are several film and television companies in Hong Kong Island, since Li Yi has not thought about giving up or exchanging interests, there is naturally no need to attend the social receptions they hold.

But tonight's show, he couldn't refuse, because the host was initiated by Xu Zhaoyuan, the chairman of the Hong Kong Island Film Association and the rotating chairman of the Hong Kong Island Film Awards this year.

Therefore, this face still has to be given. Although Li Yi can no longer be regarded as a director in the Hong Kong circle in the true sense, after all, Li Yi did rely on a group of old actors from Hong Kong Island and work behind the scenes of many Hong Kong movies. Only then did "The Gift in Room No. [-]" be shot.

As soon as Li Yi and Zhuo Yixiong appeared, they immediately became the focus of the audience.

To be precise, Li Yi became the focus of the audience.

"Xiao Yi, here you go. I'll take you to see Director Xu." Chen Weijie immediately greeted him and said with a smile.

"Okay!" Li Yi smiled and nodded.

Soon, Chen Weijie brought Li Yi to an old director with gray temples.

"Director Xu, hello!" Li Yi greeted.

"Hello, hello!" Xu Zhaoyuan shook hands with Li Yi enthusiastically, and said with a smile: "In the past two years, you have greatly embarrassed us Hong Kong filmmakers. Filmmakers are no longer available, young people are scary, young people are scary!"

Xu Zhaoyuan can be said to be in the Hong Kong Island film circle, and he can also be regarded as a relatively prestigious old director.

Veteran Hong Kong Island superstars including Chen Weijie have more or less been supported by Xu Zhaoyuan.

(End of this chapter)