I'm not just a director

Chapter 107 If you want to shoot, shoot a blockbuster!

Doing a good job in China's film industry and invigorating the market is one of the top tasks of China Film Group.

One of Han Shanping's businesses in charge of the group is the part that focuses on the group's production.

The burden was heavy, but he had no choice but to bear it.

"Pei'an, this time you slapped our Chinese director hard.

Whenever there is news about you from abroad, especially in terms of box office, I feel so honored! "

Han Shanping lit a cigarette, the smoke was lingering, and the middle-aged man with a flat head had a smile on his face.

What does Jiang Pei'an's limelight have to do with Han Shanping?
Yes but not very relevant.

At least it proved from the side that his vision was not wrong.

This strengthened his determination to recruit Jiang Pei'an.

"Han Dong, you also know the situation of my two movies.

They can exceed [-] million in foreign countries, but I am afraid that even passing the trial in China is a problem.

There is a clear rating system in foreign countries, and there are always audiences who buy tickets for various types of movies.

But it is different in China, preferring to kill the mistakes and not let them go, one size fits all, so that many excellent movies will miss the audience. "

Jiang Pei'an said calmly.

It is impossible for domestic films to adopt a rating system at this stage, and for many years to come.

Once the rating system is implemented and censorship is cancelled, this means that a large number of pornographic and violent movies have legal distribution channels.

China's film classification system has been delayed for a long time, and behind the dystocia is the game of various interest groups.

There are also those factors that are not directly related to the film and the industry.

These reasons are very complicated and cannot be solved in a short time.

Han Shanping's complexion gradually became complicated. He is a man of action who has two years of experience as the director of a film studio.

He already knew the problem Jiang Pei'an pointed out, but he still insisted:

"I firmly believe that even if there is no classification system in China, domestic films can still flourish.

It's just that it takes time to accumulate, and it also needs an excellent filmmaker like you.

It is precisely this difficult first step that we have to take, and only when the water is leveled can there be a way. "

His gaze was fixed on Jiang Pei'an, and he needed help to take the first step!
Jiang Pei'an still agrees with Han Shanping's words, and the later Huaxia film market is the fastest growing film market in the world.

In terms of content and production, it has basically been able to wrestle with imported blockbusters.

This is a train with extremely rapid development and great benefits, and it is currently at the first station.

Now that Jiang Pei'an has got the ticket for this train, whether to get on the train or not depends on his choice.

Jiang Pei'an pondered for a while, and said:
"I am willing to contribute my modest efforts to the Chinese film industry."

Hearing this, Han Shanping was taken aback for a moment, and then burst out laughing.

"Okay, okay! I knew Baian that you would not disappoint me.

I have always paid attention to your actions abroad, and I also know that you have a heart to contribute to Huaxia Films! "

Han Shanping's hearty laughter echoed in the office.

This is one of the few happy moments after he sat in this position.

"Han Dong, you have flattered me."

Jiang Pei'an smiled, he is just a film businessman who wants to make some money.

While making money, it seems that it is not bad to have a false name on the body.

Han Shanping got up again and poured tea for Jiang Pei'an. Jiang Pei'an wanted to come by himself, but Han Shanping insisted. He asked:

"Pian, about the next movie, what do you plan to make?"

The two had discussed this issue last time.

However, Jiang Pei'an still wanted to hear Han Shanping's suggestion.

Han Shanping picked up the teacup, skimmed off the foam with the lid, and slowly uttered two words, saying:
"Blockbuster!"

The concept of a blockbuster can be divided into two parts, one is the early stage:

Big director, big names, big investment, big scene, big lineup.

Another angle is to look at the results after the release.

For the "Titanic" that exploded in the past two years.

It won 60 awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Sound Effects and Best Cinematography in the No.11 nine Oscars.

It grossed $18 billion worldwide, including $[-] million in North America.

It ranked No.1 as the highest-grossing film in the history of the world and North America at that time.

This record was kept for many years until it was broken by James Cameron's other movie "Avatar".

This is called a top blockbuster.

Hearing this, Jiang Pei'an nodded, Han Shanping was addicted to "blockbuster movies" by Director Chen.

"Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" hit the box office, but the production cost is top in China.

From the pre-shooting stage to the completion of the final shooting, a total of 12 billion was spent.

In 1998, if you had 1 yuan in your savings, you were basically considered a millionaire.

Generally speaking, this film should cost 8000 million, and it also set a record for the country's film investment that year.

The other 12 billion, this is a matter that makes Director Chen scratch his head.

Dao Chen wanted to build a dream Qin Palace, for which he was severely criticized by investors:

"Although we are rich, we are not stupid, just dream!"

But Director Chen did not give up. He always felt that if he wanted to produce good works, he must have a large investment.

Coupled with the popularity of "Farewell My Concubine", Director Chen felt that he still had a slight chance of winning.

The investors who couldn't beat Director Chen finally decided to compromise.

This compromise was 12 billion, and they spent 12 billion to build the Qin Palace described in the history books.

After the Qin Palace was completed, everyone thought that the movie would be a hit, but it turned out to be a surprise surprise.

Not only did it receive rave reviews, but the box office was only a pitiful 1000 million or so.

12 billion investment, 1000 million box office.

Director Chen's head is scratched and bald, and it is not an exaggeration to say that his career is at a low point.

Although the box office of "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" was ridiculously poor.

But many years later, Qin Palace unexpectedly brought great benefits to Director Chen.

The Qin Palace he built later became a famous film and television shooting base, and there are also a lot of tourists every day.

Director Chen started a large-scale palace rent collection model, basically earning about 10 billion a year.

Just like that, Director Chen became even more unscrupulous.

The title of making a movie and building a city is directly confirmed.

Later, when filming "The Legend of the Demon Cat", he did not hesitate to invest 10 billion yuan to build the Tang Dynasty film and television base.

The film didn't make much money, but it became a bigwig in the tourism industry, probably Director Chen.

……

Jiang Pei'an reminded with a smile:
"Director Han, making a blockbuster movie means a lot of production costs and a lot of investment."

Han Shanping waved his hands generously and said:

"Money is not a problem, as long as the audience is willing to pay for it."

China Film Group is not short of money, and Han Shanping doesn't care whether it is profitable or not.

The only thing he cares about is the box office!
Anyway, the purpose of China Film Group was not to make money.

Of course Jiang Pei'an understood this, he shook his head and said:

"I'm talking about my right to direct, whether China Film Group believes in me."

What Jiang Pei'an was talking about was China Film Group, not Han Shanping himself.

In other words, within the China Film Group, it is not Han Shanping's opinion.

China Film's internal strife is constant, although Jiang Pei'an has a large box office income abroad.

But it has always been produced at a low cost, and his debut works cannot be screened in China.

Is China Film Group willing to spend a lot of money on a director in his 20s?

Moreover, he has not directed a single big-budget movie, not even a domestically released movie.

Still the same sentence, China Film is not short of money, but it is not stupid!

Han Shanping glanced at Jiang Pei'an unexpectedly, he didn't expect this young man to think so far.

Indeed, China Film Group is formed by eight units, and there are many internal factions, which are far less harmonious than it seems on the surface.

To make such an unprecedented move, the resistance is not small!
Han Shanping lit another cigarette, and Jiang Pei'an originally wanted to accompany him.

But after thinking about it, he took back the cigarette case and picked up the teacup to drink tea.

The smoke was lingering, and after smoking a cigarette, Han Shanping slammed the table and said harshly:
"Ge, I'm afraid of a ball, and I will leave the matter of Pei An's movie to you.

You can create with peace of mind, and leave the rest to me, and I will convince them. "

Jiang Pei'an smiled, this man from Sichuan Province is still very bloody in his bones.

What he wants to do, no one else can stop him.

At the beginning, Han Shanping was transferred to Beijing Film Studio as the deputy director.At that time, it was the most difficult time for Huaxia movies.

It was so difficult that [-] or [-] out of [-] films lost money.

At that time, there were nearly 2000 people in Beijing Film Studio, and they were too poor to pay wages.

He and Feng Xiaogang "collided" together and came up with the idea of ​​"New Year's Movie", so "Party A and Party B" turned out.

Before shooting, he stopped all the films being shot in the factory and invested all his money in "Party A and Party B".

As a result, all the cadres and workers in the factory opposed it, and even wrote a report letter.

Han Shanping, whose foundation is not stable, was also very distressed, but in the end he resisted all opinions and took bold risks.

"Party A and Party B" was an unprecedented success, and the concept of a New Year film became an instant hit.

The reputation of "Han Bold" spread all over the film and television circle at once.

This man initially worked as a lighting worker in the Emei Film Studio, and later he was promoted all the way.

From editor, assistant, scene reporter, assistant director, assistant director, director, to factory director, the chairman of China Film Group.

This road is equivalent to an inspirational history. People who don't have a little bit of courage may lose their minds as they walk.

"Han Dong, have courage!"

Jiang Pei'an looked at Han Shanping and gave a thumbs up.

Han Shanping smiled and asked:
"You are the director I specially invited back from abroad.

If you can't even guarantee your first movie, then I might as well go back to my hometown and feed the pandas.

It’s okay for me to resist the pressure, but the pressure can come to your side. How about it? Do you have any ideas? "

When it came to matters at work, Jiang Pei'an was also unambiguous, and said directly:

"In half a month, I will propose to you."

"So fast?!"

Han Shanping said in surprise.

"I can't hold you back, Chairman Han, even though the national treasure of Sichuan Province is very cute.

But for people like Mr. Han to feed the pandas, it is a loss for Huaxia Movies. "

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

"You kid hahaha, then it's settled, I'll wait for your good news!"

"it is good!"

(End of this chapter)