I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 505 503. Don't say that, I don't like it

"What are you thinking about?"

"Well."

Xu Xin, who came back to his senses, saw Lao Lang and MIUMIU walking in hand in hand, and he greeted with a smile:
"I'm back."

"I've been back for a while, thinking that there is no one in this room, thinking about warming my hands... Only then did I find you here."

As Lang Lang spoke, he sat down in front of a piano that was incompatible with the Chinese style of the tea room.

As for how this piano appeared here...

That's the story of a younger brother messing around with his older brother's villa.

Xu Miao basically doesn't live here, even if he comes to Xi'an, he always lives with the old man.

Or in other words, he may not even remember that he still has a villa here.

During this period of time, the brothers lived here, and Lang Lang was a piano artist. Although the piano is not a boat against the current, it can be touched for a while at least for two or three days.

This interval is the limit.

If his overseas fans found out, when he returned to China, he would play live CS with his friends in the villa, or drink and play video games... Xu Miao's house would definitely be blown up.

But he is so playful.

Since the soft bullet gun arrived, MIUMIU has been hostage to beautiful women four or five times.

At the beginning, she still thought that she could be in Director Xu's play, and she could show some acting skills... But later, she was beaten by this group of people's competitive state, which started at 15 rounds at every turn, and lost all confidence.

From decently struggling on a chair with backhands, to now being a hostage, I just sit on the sofa and brush my phone honestly, listening to my boyfriend looking for a place to be a wife when he is full of villas.

She's already lost her mind.

After all, the piano is an art.

Xu Xin thought that this family really needed some artistic talent, it was much more normal than the painting style of the four old men lying on the ground every day, under the sofa, under the bed, or looking for bullets in any corner.

So, my brain got hot, and I didn't think much about it, so I asked the old wolf to send Tai Stanway over.

Steinways are little things.

Their promise is that no matter where Lang Lang is in the world, if he wants a Steinway, they can deliver it within 48 hours.

Only to find out after delivery...

The villa has no place to put it.

It's not that there is no place, just...it doesn't fit anywhere.

In the end, it was pick and choose, Wang Sicong slapped his forehead:
"While we are drinking tea, it would be nice to let the old wolf play the piano for us. If he is in a good mood, he will be rewarded with a pot of tea. If he is in a bad mood, he will use the pot as a grenade to blow him up to 86 drops of blood. Isn't this perfect?"

So, the piano was placed in the tea room.

not to mention...

Really enjoyed it.

A world-renowned piano artist is playing the piano there, and the three of them are sitting in front of the tea table chatting and bragging. The artistic conception...ordinary people really can't understand it.

The most important thing is... People support ordering songs!

Playing the nunchuck on the piano, with one set, the fingers of the player numb, and the face of the singer blushed.

The front is tired, and the back is angry.

What the hell, you actually drive at double speed!Could my song be faster?

It's like opening a door to a new world~
"Ding ding dong dong..."

The soothing piano sound sounded again.

Playing with one hand, holding an iced coffee that he didn't know where to buy in the other hand, Lang Lang looked at Xu Xin who was waving his hand to reject the coffee handed over by his girlfriend, and just continued to stare at the phone in a daze and asked:

"What's wrong with you? You've been frowning for the past two days."

"I... oh."

He sighed:
"It's still the same thing I said yesterday. I'm thinking about how to have the best of both worlds..."

As soon as Lang Lang heard it, he knew what he was talking about.

That fresh blood thing from Xiying Studio.

In other words, in the mouths of the brothers, it is a matter of "reverse version growth".

Although I admire the artistic concept of the director Tian Shuanghe, I also agree that the movie "is not all about money".

But indeed, no matter in any era, going upstream is the most difficult thing to do.

Don't mention anything else, just look at the director's income now.

Any "remuneration theory" or "dividend theory" is a thing of the past.

Now it is "remuneration + dividends".

Although it cannot be said that Feng Xiaogang initiated this precedent, it is definitely him who carried it forward.

Starting from "A World Without Thieves", he set off a new way of director's salary income.

After a "A World Without Thieves" earned tens of millions, basically all the directors started to follow his lead, following his example, and opened their mouths to the cooperation method of "how much I want for the film + how much box office dividend".

There is definitely nothing wrong with this way.

He is a great director, so it is normal to get more points.

What's more, Hollywood is also divided like this.

We are learning from advanced international experience and in line with internationalization.

And in the long run, there's nothing wrong with doing so.

But the problem is that China's market is far worse than Hollywood.

Xiying Studio is not stingy either.

It's not that they can't give the way of remuneration + dividends.

It was only after Xu Xin jumped out of this circle and looked back that he could see the crux of the problem.

This method of "remuneration + dividends" is too easy to attract those big capitals to flood into the market.In the circle of directors or actors, I am afraid that everyone's income will increase.

Things are sure to be good.

But for Xiying Film Studio, which wants to absorb more young blood with artistic pursuits, while commercializing, it can't forget the original intention of the film, basically it can be said to be completely opposite.

It's not that they are weak.

But from the very beginning, they were not as attractive as others.

They lack the capital to attract young directors to invest.

Because it is also a two-way choice.

Young directors have artistic dreams in their hearts and want to make their own contributions to film art.

The factory provides them with this platform to let them realize their dreams.

This is a serious industrial chain cycle.

But first of all, the factory has to publicize itself.

Attract others to vote.

But now everyone is facing the situation that if the attractiveness is not great, then there are few people.If the attraction is strong enough, it will attract not only those fireflies, but also endless moths and mosquitoes.

What to choose among these, Xu Xin's headache is this.

Say something very sad.

He accounts for the bulk of the factory's revenue.

And the money he earned himself must be in the hope that good steel will be used wisely.

Would you allow a stranger to waste your hard earned money?

That's the truth.

Logically speaking, he doesn't need to worry about this matter, it's the factory's business.Even the money in the factory is in the factory...

But the nature of the matter is not of this nature.

It doesn't matter if you say he is worrying unnecessarily, or you say he is worrying blindly.

He is now wondering how to make this industry form a positive cycle.

That is: "Talented directors (discovered) - Western Film Studio and its docking (discussion of cooperation) - launch of good works (attracting more people)" This set of circular links has been completely established.

Instead of casting a wide net, trying to find that golden bean from so many directors who talk about hype and have straws in their chests every year.

Therefore, during these two days of free time, Xu Xin mainly thought about this matter.

But Lang Lang couldn't help with this matter.

Because of his own growth experience... Although it can be said that he came from a poor family, he really didn't pay much attention to the underlying ecology.

In other words, in the field of piano, no matter how low the starting point of a genius is, it cannot be compared with some mediocre talents.Not to mention someone like him who is talented and knows how to work hard.

And his road to fame is just playing one piece after another well.

This is consistent with Xu Xin's statement that "the director must first be himself, and fame and fortune will come naturally", but it is limited to this.

On a large scale, his thinking is not as thorough as Xu Xin's.

Because he is also pure enough.

So, what he can do is to put the coffee on the piano and start playing some music that is very suitable for friends to listen to when they are thinking.

But God is not beautiful.

In the elegant and soothing piano sound, a burst of IPHONE ringing was mixed in.

interrupted this magnificent melody.

"..."

Xu Xin glanced at the phone, and waved to Lang Lang suspiciously.

The sound of the piano stops, and the handsfree of the phone is turned on:
"Hey?"

"Hey, Director Xu, hello, I'm Song Wen."

"Well, hello hello."

Xu Xin smiled politely:
"Congratulations, the film festival has come to a successful conclusion."

Although he did not pay specific attention to the awards of this year's film festival, he still had to say some polite words.

Song Wen quickly responded:

"Hey, thank you Director Xu for your concern."

"Haha, Mr. Song called me, what's the matter?"

"……Have."

Song Wen looked at several co-founders in the small office, including Li Ziwei, and said nervously:
"Yes... I want to ask Director Xu about something."

"Well, tell me. What's the matter?"

Xu Xin's tone was still relaxed.

"That's right, Director Xu..."

Averting his eyes from several partners, he looked at the laptop in front of him.

On the screen of the laptop, the "July 7rd!The news that the establishment ceremony of the Talent Exchange Center of Xiying Film Studio will be held soon” is particularly eye-catching.

"I want to ask about the news about the talent exchange center of Xiying Film Studio."

"……news?"

Xu Xin's first reaction was that something went wrong, and asked:

"What's the news? Where is it?"

"Just the news about the celebration. This is on the official website of Xiying Studio~"

"Uh……"

Feeling relieved, Xu Xin said:
"President Song just ask, this project... I have also participated in it, and I know some things in detail."

While speaking, he also took the laptop and opened the website.

Wanted to see what was said.

As a result, when I opened the website, I saw this news article that was just posted today.

The content of the theme is to inform everyone that on July 7, the establishment ceremony of the talent exchange center of Xiying Film Studio will be held. The following is the introduction of the purpose of establishment.

They are all official terms, which is quite normal.

At this time, he heard Song Wen say:
"I would like to ask, this..." supporting the film and television art industry chain, providing guarantee for the cultivation of film talents, and making Xi'an a famous film and cultural city in the future. "This sentence……"

"Uh-huh."

As soon as he opened his mouth, Xu Xin also found the words written at the end of this piece of news.

"what happened?"

"...Director Xu, are you planning to hold a film festival?"

When he said this, unconsciously, a look of apprehension appeared on Song Wen's face.

The same goes for most of the others in the office.

But Xu Xin was stunned by the question.

A bolt of lightning struck in my mind.

Yes.

Yup!

Why didn't I think of it before...

In his mind, the longing eyes of those young directors in the audience looked at him on the morning of the interview.

Film Festival?
Yup!

Film Festival!
How could he forget the best way to stimulate domestic demand by external force?
Don't know what to use to dig out reliable fresh blood?
Use a film festival!
Find good seedlings with potential, invest and support them, and bring better film works to everyone.

This trick...

Why didn't he think of it!

To hold a film festival that is full of gold and can be recognized professionally, this "dead knot" will be untied! ?

His eyes lit up instantly.

but……

Perhaps it was because the thinking time was too long, and Song Wen, who couldn't wait for a reply, continued to ask:
"Director Xu...? Hello?"

"Well, I'm here."

In an instant, Xu Xin, whose brain started to spin faster, responded.

Then he said:

"Well, I really don't know much about this matter. But...Since Mr. Song called, surely it's not as simple as just asking? If you have something to say, just say it."

Although he said so, he probably already had an estimate as to why Song Wen called.

If nothing else, do they want to cooperate?

Or what difficulties did you encounter?
He guessed.

as predicted.

"Then... I'll tell Director Xu directly. We did... encounter some difficulties."

Speaking of this, Song Wen inevitably sighed.

"Sigh... our qualification to host next year may be withdrawn."

"Return?"

Half of Xu Xin's heart is "as expected", and the other half is full of doubts:

"Why? You have complete procedures and no illegal operations. Why were you taken back?"

"It's like this. The film exhibition is over. According to the procedure, we have to summarize the entire film exhibition process and submit it to the above. Then we will file after we get the qualification for the next year. Only then can we start work. But ... After the film festival ended, we submitted the summary, but it was rejected because of the venue."

"Holding place?...Can't the media pass?"

"Yes. The school is not a large-scale business place and does not have relevant functions. I didn't care about this before, but this time I suddenly started to take it seriously. So...we will not be able to hold similar film exhibitions in the school in the future.

Then...we started looking for a new venue, but the venue that can hold film exhibitions must have the nature of comprehensive cultural activities.And this kind of venue needs to get a power of attorney from the relevant local department before it can be approved... We can't get it under the premise that the school can't provide support. "

"..."

Hearing this, Xu Xin thought for a while and asked:
"The reason why I can't get it is...?"

"Yanjing's review of such large-scale activities is extremely strict. With the support of the school in front, we can use the school. But outside of the school, we are no different from those ordinary large-scale gatherings."

Song Wen sighed again:
"Sigh... Even if the formalities are not mentioned, the cost of our site occupying more than seven days is a huge expense. Of course, as long as the sponsorship can be obtained, this condition can be overcome. The main thing is the formalities... we Can't take it off."

"If it's not held in Yanjing..."

"Then this set of procedures has no legal effect. Our formalities are in Yanjing City, so we can only hold activities in Yanjing City. If we change places, we have to go through a set of procedures again."

When he said this, Xu Xin probably understood what he meant.

After thinking about it, he said:
"So... What does Mr. Song mean? Don't get me wrong, I mean, although I don't know if there is any idea of ​​holding a film festival in the factory, I can ask this point. Even if there is, then we can't cooperate with you , held in Yanjing. This is Xi'an."

"I know……"

Song Wen smiled wryly:
"Actually, I have other plans for calling you. Because if this goes on, the film exhibition may really not be able to go on without an investment company. Then...we have been looking for these days Other opportunities. Mr. Xu, do you remember that I mentioned to you last time that there are companies that want to invest in our business?"

"Well, remember."

Xu Xin thought for a while and said:

"700 million, right?"

"Yes, this is on the premise that several of us jointly retain 15% of the equity. We have researched it these days. If we sell all this procedure, we can probably get back about 900 million in funds."

"All sold?"

"Yes, all sold!"

There was more determination in Song Wen's voice:
"If our hard work is no longer pure because of the power of money, then we all think that there is no need to continue. Based on this foundation, we want to take the money and start a new stove in another city. Looking for this opportunity, Ziwei has also been paying attention to the movements of Xiying Studio. So... we can invest!"

It seems that there is really no good entry point.

As soon as Song Wen said this, although Xu Xin knew that he was sincere, he still wanted to laugh.

big brother...

Even if you can get thousands of dollars, but...we don't necessarily want you if you have money.

Because we also don't lack...

But under these absurd words, Xu Xin understood their sincerity.

"So, do you still want to continue the program flow at the film festival?"

"Yes! To tell you the truth, before we made this call, we had actually been researching. We think that Xiying Film Studio should be the kind of company... that doesn't just care about money when it comes to movies! And this time The talent center, we don't think it will be a small move.

If... Director Xu, I mean if, if West Film Studio really wants to cultivate our country's own film culture, that kind of film festival that only lasts for a day or two will really not be able to cultivate anything..."

"Haha~ Mr. Song, this statement is too absolute. The essence of the film festival is also an honor established to encourage more filmmakers."

He corrected Song Wen's wording without a trace, and Xu Xin, who had already understood the general idea, thought about it and said:

"I also understand Mr. Song's meaning. Indeed, sometimes the body is too strong, but if the spirit is too weak, the will will be easily shaken. And this is not unfounded worry, the spirit is hard work, and walking on two legs is the way to go." It's our tradition."

"...???"

"????"

"...?"

Not to mention the people in Song Wen's office.

Even Lang Lang and MIUMIU were confused by Xu Xin's words.

This word...

Why is it so familiar?
It seems to be often heard on the news.

But I think it's a nonsense tone...

Why is it so appropriate to use it here at this moment?
Director Xu... is it so official?
While thinking about it, Xu Xin said:

"Well, about the film festival, how about I ask the factory what it means first? Or if Mr. Song is free, why not come over on the 3rd to hold a show, how about it?"

"Huh?...We can go!?"

Song Wen looked happy.

"Of course, the more people there are, the more lively it will be."

Xu Xin responded with a smile:

"Then let's meet in Xi'an on the 3rd, how about it?"

Very strange.

Xu Xin obviously didn't say whether the film festival can or cannot be done.

But the invitation he sent made the eyes of Song Wen and the others light up.

……

The phone hangs up.

Xu Xin checked the time.

Early 3 o'clock.

He thought for a while and got up directly:
"I'll go to the factory."

"just go."

Lang Lang nodded and watched Xu Xin leave without asking any further questions.

About the film festival, the brothers actually talked about it in the car when they accompanied Lao Xu to participate in the Golden Rooster.

Although the topic was not very thorough, it did not prevent the Tianchao Film Festival from establishing an image of "dividing pork" in his heart.

And with this established impression, based on his understanding of Lao Xu, he can understand the reason why he seems so enthusiastic.

Because in essence, Old Xu's heart is actually simpler than that of a child.

It's like the famous line of Mr. Chang Siye in Mr. Lao She's "Tea House":
"I love the Qing Kingdom, and I'm afraid it will end!"

Old Xu loves movies, so everything he does is for movies.

It's a pity that the brothers can't help much.

Otherwise, if they were all in the same industry and helped each other, it wouldn't be so hard for Lao Xu to go by himself.

He was full of regret.

But Gong Xinliang, who was also an observer, suddenly walked up to her boyfriend after confirming that Xu Xin had left:

"Honey, is Xu Xin going to have a film festival?"

"Ah."

Lang Lang responded, and the piano sound like mountains and flowing water still did not stop.

But upon hearing this, Gong Xinliang suddenly said:
"very nice."

"how?"

Lang Lang said something casually.

Originally, I asked casually, but I heard my girlfriend say:

"If this film festival is successful, it will depend on his ability. If a great director, West Film Studio, and a full-fledged film festival are around him... then everyone will have to bow their heads when they see him? Especially actors, in the future What is the status of him and Mimi?"

"Boom!"

The gorgeous and beautiful movement was instantly interrupted by this discordant note.

Lang Lang's brows furrowed instantly.

"...?"

Gong Xinliang was stunned for a moment, and asked in bewilderment:

"what's wrong?"

"..."

Facing the look in his girlfriend's eyes, I dare to be 100% sure in my heart that when Lao Xu did this, he must not have such thoughts in his heart, but opened his mouth with a pure love for movies.

He wants to say something.

Even very angry.

I feel that she has insulted the pure dream in the heart of her friend.

That kind of dream that the more flashy you are, the more rare it becomes!
Can……

He was also reluctant to speak harshly to his girlfriend.

Not to mention that when Wheel was chatting two days ago, when he talked about the two bad friends around him when his ex-girlfriend got married, he actually sang "My girlfriend is married, the groom is not me", which hurt the family, he said Pass:
"Hey, I'm not really angry. I think it's stupid to quarrel with your girlfriend because of your friends, or quarrel with your friends because of your girlfriend."

The sound of the wheels beside his ears made him choose to shut up.

But when his fingers started playing again, he felt a little uncomfortable again.

For the first time, he looked at his girlfriend with serious eyes, and said word by word:

"Don't think about Lao Xu that way! I don't like it."

"Uh……"

Gong Xinliang's eyes were full of astonishment.

Some don't understand why my husband suddenly started to be serious.

Obviously...she was right.

If such a powerful film festival is really created, then Xu Xin and Mimi will be very powerful in the future.

Am I wrong?

That's right.

why so...

(End of this chapter)