The King of Huayu Science Fiction

Chapter 89 Qin Zhonghe's Mind

"...I hope that all young directors can bring the seeds of the mature film industry back to my country, inject new strength into the film industry of our country, develop and create more commercial films that the people love to see, and realize the improvement of domestic films from quantity to quality. , to promote the healthy and rapid development of Huaguo's film industry."

After the director of the Film Bureau finished his speech, it was the turn of six young directors studying abroad at public expense to speak on stage one by one.

Naturally, Chen Jingxing had already prepared the manuscript, and the contents of his speech were all clichés, which were nothing more than echoing the spirit of the leader's speech.

After all, this is not a place for interviews and media meetings, nor a place for bragging rights, nor a place for expressing unique opinions on commercial films. Why do you go to the United States to study if you know so much about industrial films?

After the meeting, Qin Zhonghe, chairman of Guoying, left several people behind.

Qin Zhonghe's stature is slightly thin and not burly, but his figure is straight and his eyes are stern. He has an aura that is different from other studio bosses, exuding the demeanor of a soldier.

Chen Jingxing knew that Qin Zhonghe had indeed been in the army when he was young. It is said that he was a company commander. He showed some talent in literature and art when he was in the army. He could play suona and sing. After recovering, he directly entered the National Film Studio.

Although Qin Zhonghe's imposing manner was slightly intimidating, his tone was still very gentle: "Xiao Ning, you are the squad leader leading the team this time. Although you have already communicated with Columbia and Universal, and there are accompanying escorts and translators, but after all You are the director, and you have the right to make changes to the specific itinerary. If you have any additional requirements during the visit and exchange, Xiao Ning, you can directly raise them with Columbia and Universal. What they promised at the time was 'without reservations'. Don't waste this opportunity.

Also, I have thought about it for a few days. Your "Heart Blossoms on the Road" should be arranged for the National Day file, and there is no gift film this year. "

A trace of hesitation appeared on Ning Hao's face, and he glanced at Chen Jingxing: "Dr. Qin, Xiao Chen said that his movie has been decided to be released on National Day."

Qin Zhonghe looked at Chen Jingxing with a surprised expression: "Has your movie been filed? How come I don't remember it?"

Chen Jingxing's heart skipped a beat, good guy, are you staring at me all the time?

"The preparations have just started, and it will be ready to start up when I come back from the United States."

Qin Zhonghe showed a look of interest: "You just invested in a special effects studio to prepare for this movie? Is it a sci-fi blockbuster?"

Among the major studios, Qin Zhonghe must be the one who is most interested in commercial films and blockbusters. He is the main promoter of the era of commercial blockbusters in Huaguo.

"It's not a blockbuster, it can only be considered as a medium-cost production. If you make a sci-fi blockbuster at this stage, there are still some shortcomings in various aspects in China."

Regarding Chen Jingxing's denial, Qin Zhonghe showed a little disappointment on his face: "You are right, you have to eat one bite at a time. At this stage, having a mature sci-fi movie is already a zero breakthrough. Yours If you have any post-production special effects needs or problems that cannot be solved, you can call me, and I will help if I can."

National Film Group also has a special effects company, and the level is also one of the best, of course, among the domestic special effects companies.

For Chen Jingxing, Qin Zhonghe is quite optimistic. There have been many types of commercial films in China, but such films as disasters and science fiction are still very scarce.

Therefore, for directors like Chen Jingxing who can shoot sci-fi films and can shoot high-level films, he thinks they are rare talents in Huaguo movies. First, the box office share of domestic films is declining.

In 2012 it was 49%, in 2013 it was 48%.

As the main distribution body of blockbuster films with account sharing, Qin Zhonghe naturally knows that the situation this year is even more unoptimistic. The agreement signed two years ago will be fully implemented this year. Heavyweight movie.

Qin Zhonghe, as the helm of National Film, is like an old hen. On the one hand, she is arguing about sharing accounts with Hollywood, and on the other hand, she is trimming and trimming domestic schedules, tossing and turning to protect the chicks.

He knows that if this continues, it will be difficult to maintain the share only by relying on the traditional three axes: costume, comedy, and love.

It is necessary to develop its own industrial films, especially science fiction, disaster, and war films. This time, he was the first to put forward the idea of ​​sending outstanding filmmakers to the United States for study and exchange.

He has given up all hope for the fifth and sixth generation directors. They are too deeply influenced by the New Wave, and they are too authoritative. They are suitable for literary and artistic films, but not for real industrial films.

Directors like Ning Hao and Chen Jingxing are the seeds he is optimistic about to compete head-on with Hollywood blockbusters in the future.

Especially Chen Jingxing, whose films have gone abroad. In Qin Zhonghe's heart, Chen Jingxing already has the qualities of an excellent commercial director in Hollywood in terms of "softness". A comet may still be said to be accidental, and two consecutive outstanding films If the sci-fi works are absolutely capable, the only thing missing is the "hard" aspect, but the "hard" aspect can borrow foreign technology.

Thinking of this, Qin Zhonghe has already decided to have a good chat with Chen Jingxing after his new film is finished, so that he can let go of his worries and make a blockbuster sci-fi movie.

If other companies are unwilling to invest, then China Film Group will invest. For special effects, foreign companies can be hired. Isn't "Tangshan Earthquake" just hired foreign companies?Moreover, "The Great Earthquake in Tangshan" was also a proposition composition he handed over to Feng Xiaogang, and it was quite well completed.

The motto that Qin Zhonghe summed up in the first half of his life is: If you don't force yourself, you will never know how strong you are.

Besides, cutting-edge commercial directors like Ning Hao and Chen Jingxing will definitely not escape the fate of making propositional compositions in the future, so it would be good for him to accumulate experience in making blockbuster films with the main theme.

Qin Zhonghe is about to retire. As a witness of the reform of Huaguo's film system, and even a promoter of the era of commercial blockbusters, he is eager to see Huaguo's films before retiring. Take a big step forward!

Blockbuster movies with the main theme are not uncommon, but sci-fi blockbusters with the main theme are of great significance. He has not lacked in this kind of political achievement in his life, but he also hopes to use a powerful breakthrough to draw a more perfect end to his career, and the rest will be meritorious service. Anyone commented.

Being stared at by Qin Zhonghe made Chen Jingxing feel a little nervous. Although he didn't know how Qin Zhonghe was thinking about putting the burden on him, he still subconsciously felt that something was wrong. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Qin Zhonghe pat him. his shoulders.

"Xiao Chen, this new film of yours is going to be released on National Day. Xiao Ning's "Heart Blossoms on the Road", I also want to set it on National Day. If you want "Heart Blossoms on the Road" to make way for you, send me the script. I'll see Let's talk after we're done." After saying that, he turned and walked out of the venue.

Chen Jingxing was a little dumbfounded, but he soon came to his senses. The financing parties of DreamWorks, such as Huanshiwang and Tianrun, were probably going to cry in the toilet. The meaning of Mr. Qin's words was obviously to use "Signal" The distribution rights are changed to National Day files.

But Chen Jingxing doesn't care, anyway, DreamWorks doesn't have the ability to distribute it now, so it's good to be a producer at this stage, whether it's the distribution of China Film or Huanshiwang, he can accept it, besides, it's not good to have multiple parents ?

(End of this chapter)