Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1145 Performing Arts Association
In the morning two days later, the New Oriental conference room became lively.

Zhang Che, Chu Yuan, Li Hanxiang, Hu Jinquan, the four directors of the original Shaw Brothers sat together.

Sitting opposite them was the new seven-member team from New Art City.

There are also Wen Jun, Zheng Danrui, Wang Jing, To Qifeng, and Jackie Chan's queen screenwriter Deng Jingsheng, as well as Huang Ying and others.

At this time, there were more than 40 people sitting in the conference room. It can be said that most of Xiangjiang's outstanding directors and screenwriters, more than half of them are concentrated here.

Before Lin Daoqiu came, everyone was whispering and chatting.

Most people don't know why they are called to New Oriental for a meeting today.

On the contrary, Wen Jun, Zheng Danrui and Wang Jing already knew it well.

"Ah Jun, Mr. Lin has brought so many of us here, is there something important to announce?"

Some people at the scene couldn't help but want to know in advance why Lin Daoqiu called them here today.

But Wen Jun put on a blank expression and looked at the other party.

"I don't know either. Brother Qiu didn't tell me. Everyone will know when he comes later."

Wen Jun has done many things like pretending to be stupid, so from an outsider's point of view, it is easy to believe what he said.

"Even Wen Jun doesn't know the purpose of Mr. Lin calling everyone here today. Is there really something big going on?"

The people around began to discuss in low voices. After all, Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui are Lin Daoqiu's confidantes, and there are things that they don't know about?

"Didn't Brother Hong and the others set up an actors' association before? I think Mr. Lin's summoning us here today may have something to do with that incident."

After hearing someone say this, everyone felt that it made sense.

Sammo Hung set up the Actors Association, which was established with the support of Golden Harvest and Di Bao, but only New Oriental was excluded.

Anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that Sammo Hung and the others are clearly targeting New Oriental.

"Jiahe and Dibao's influence isn't that great, and even if they really did it, wouldn't all the actors go to their side?"

Mai Jia obviously didn't believe that the Actors' Association had such great power that it could monopolize all the actor resources in Xiangjiang.

When the others heard what Mai Jia said, they all nodded.

If Lin Daoqiu hadn't dismissed most of New Oriental's actors before, allowing them to flow to the market as free agents, Sammo Hung's move would really be nothing.

"If they were really that powerful, they wouldn't have been forced to join forces with Uncle Six and sell all their theaters."

Everyone agreed that if Run Run Shaw hadn't failed to make a move, the current situation of Xiangjiang Cinemas' dominance would continue forever.

At that time, with Zeng Zhiwei's job-hopping and returning to New Art City, the decline of Dibao Cinemas was a foregone conclusion.

Just when everyone was chatting intensely, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open, and Lin Daoqiu walked in with Fang Jinsheng from the outside.

"I heard you chatting happily outside, and it seems that everyone is in a good mood."

Lin Daoqiu walked to the central seat and sat down. Fang Jinsheng pulled a chair and sat behind Lin Daoqiu.

"Mr. Lin, everyone is just chatting casually. You have brought us here today. Do you have any important announcements to make?"

Mai Jia was very curious. Is Lin Daoqiu's purpose of calling everyone here today to deal with Sammo Hung and the others?
And what Mai Jia wanted to know was also what most of the people present wanted to know.

"I heard everyone talking just now, is it because Sammo Hung established an actor's association before, so I have to do something to deal with it."

Lin Daoqiu paused at this point, then looked around.

Although no one at the scene made a sound, it can be seen from the expressions on their faces that most of them think so.

"Actually, I didn't think about who to deal with, and the environment of Xiangjiang film market is so good now, I feel that I have an obligation to let everyone get more opportunities."

As soon as Lin Daoqiu said this, everyone at the scene cheered up immediately.

Everyone pricked up their ears, wanting to hear what Lin Daoqiu was going to do.

After all, when everyone makes money from filming, their first thought is to make money, no matter the director, screenwriter or actor, this is their unanimous thought.

"I plan to set up a performing arts association to include people related to film into this association. The purpose of this is to facilitate management, not only directors, screenwriters and actors, including photography, lighting, etc., as long as they are engaged in film-related industries. Anyone can join."

After Lin Daoqiu finished speaking, Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui immediately became happy.

Because Lin Daoqiu did this obviously to completely monopolize all the resources. Although it will take time, as long as it succeeds, Jiahe and Dibao will fall into a complete desperation.

As for Lin Daoqiu's approach, the directors and screenwriters present had almost the same ideas as Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui.

Everyone thought that Lin Daoqiu was really angry this time. He wanted to play hand-to-hand with Dibao and Jiahe, crushing each other with his own strength and prestige.

"Don't get me wrong, my purpose of doing this is not to monopolize Xiangjiang's film resources. This association is just to help everyone, and will not restrict where you film or who you cooperate with."

At first, everyone thought that Lin Daoqiu set up this Performing Arts Association for the convenience of dealing with Jiahe and Dibao.

But according to Lin Daoqiu's words, there are no restrictions on where you can film and who you cooperate with. Doesn't that mean that they can also cooperate with Golden Harvest and Di Bao?It can't be true.

"Brother Qiu... this..."

Wen Jun quickly understood the meaning of Lin Daoqiu's words, and he looked at the other party in shock, wondering whether Lin Daoqiu had said something wrong.

Just when Wen Jun was still in shock, Lin Daoqiu raised his hand to interrupt his thoughts of continuing to speak.

"You heard me right, and I'm not wrong. As long as you join this Performing Arts Association, you can cooperate with any film production company in Xiangjiang. I'm not talking ironically."

Lin Daoqiu continued: "I just said that I want to get more opportunities for everyone, so everyone can get help from the association when filming and choosing actors. On the contrary, directors, screenwriters, and actors who want to film, the association will also help coordinate. .”

After Lin Daoqiu finished speaking, the scene suddenly fell into silence, because everyone was shocked by Lin Daoqiu's actions.

According to what Lin Daoqiu said, this performing arts association is indeed benefiting Xiangjiang's film industry.

But on the other hand, they are also worried, whether Lin Daoqiu really has no grievances, or is he just talking on the scene.

If they really went to cooperate with Jiahe and Dibao and were blocked by Lin Daoqiu, they would be dumbfounded.

(End of this chapter)