I'm not just a director

Chapter 148 Get out of the way, I want to start...

China Film Forum, led by China Film Group, was held in Beijing.

The theme of the forum is the current situation of Chinese films and how to develop more vigorously.

The conference lasted for two days, and some well-known directors, screenwriters, producers and major private film companies were invited to participate.

About fifty or sixty people came to the scene, and many of them were familiar faces.

They are making varying degrees of contributions in various types of work in the film industry.

There are big names who have been famous for a long time, and there are also film cutting-edges with small achievements.

Jiang Pei'an and a group of directors sat in the director's area, looking at the industry insiders who kept speaking on the stage.

For the theme of this forum, many people have different interpretations.

In fact, as the vanguard of the cultural industry, film has been constantly seeking new directions in the past few years.

At the beginning of 2000, the reform of the theater chain system was ready to start.

How to do cinema?How to build a cinema?Most of the domestic film and television practitioners are not clear.

After returning from a field trip to the United States, everyone got a thick book.

The book demonstrates that in a city in the United States, when the population density, education level, concentration, and per capita income reach what level, the cost of building a movie theater can be recovered within 5 years.

And Huaxia just caught up with the film acceleration stage, and fully recovered the cost within 3 years.

The so-called theater chain system is a system of different theaters, cross-regional, combined, and liberalized.

The density of the grid, the strength of the scale, and whoever has the ability will build it. This reform is particularly important.

The field of film distribution began to loosen to private companies.

The theater system reform completely broke the original monopoly distribution system and brought vitality to the market.

Subsequently, the reform of the film production industry was launched, and a series of measures to lower the threshold were proposed, which provided a dynamic soil for the supply side of Chinese films.

The so-called clear direction of reform is to firmly follow the path of film industrialization development.

No one said that movies should not be an industry.

Because film itself is an industry, and it is also an industry internationally.

In order to be in line with international standards and go international, it must be an industry-to-industry dialogue, otherwise, how can we talk about the international competitiveness of films?
"Comrades, we are going through the most difficult period, showing two scenes of a movie and watching it with three people.

Last year, the annual box office of Huaxia Movies was about 9 million yuan, and the number of audiences was about 750 million.

The effective screen is about 3000 yuan. We add the word "left and right" because it is difficult to count.

There are many theaters that sell sweaters during the day and show movies at night..."

On the stage, a middle-aged man in a suit was giving a speech.

Another big guy.

Jiang Pei'an sat under the stage and looked at the man who was speaking, Ren Zhonglun.

This is the future helm of Shanghai Film Group.

During his reign, he produced well-known film and television dramas such as "Tengu", "2046", "The Good Man in Three Gorges", "Bright Sword" and "Love Apartment".

……

Listening to the big talk on stage, Jiang Pei'an was very emotional.

I remember that around 2018, the situation of the film industry was very good.

When the full-fledged summer vacation is coming to an end, from August 8st to 1th alone, the box office of Chinese movies exceeded 20 billion.

This figure is more than 2001 times the box office of the whole year of 6, and this year is the first year of the reform of China's film system.

Looking at today from the perspective of future generations, compared with other fields of society and economy, the history of film reform is not long.

But reform drives development, and development proves reform.

All kinds of development achievements are enough to prove that the Chinese film reform, which has not been started for a long time, is effective.

The Chinese film industry has grown from scratch, from withering to revitalizing.

The Chinese film market has also become the focus of global attention.

Huaxia has the confidence to forge ahead towards the grand goal of "building a powerful film country"...

Of course, these are things to follow.

The first day of the meeting was officially over. After Jiang Pei'an greeted several industry leaders, he walked out of the venue.

"Pian."

Someone shouted from behind, Jiang Pei'an looked back and saw Han Shanping walking over with a group of people.

Next to Han Shanping was a "young man".

Jiang Pei'an glanced at it and immediately got an impression.

"Pei'an, let me introduce you, Lu Chuan.

He is the son of Mr. Lu Tianming's family, and he is also an excellent young filmmaker. "

Han Shanping came to Jiang Pei'an, pointed to the "young man" beside him and introduced Jiang Pei'an.

"Happy to meet."

Jiang Pei'an stretched out his hand with a smile and said with a smile.

Lu Chuan glanced at Jiang Pei'an's hand, stretched out his hand to adjust his glasses, and said:
"Hi Director Jiang, I have watched your "Taken".

Personally, I feel that some places in the plot are too blunt and need to be polished. "

Lu Chuan, who is quite scholarly, commented on Jiang Pei'an's movie.

With the unique aloofness of intellectuals on his face, he is a graduate of Nortel's director major.

Jiang Pei'an withdrew his hand in the air without a trace, but cursed secretly in his heart.

What the hell.

Most people in the later generations commented on Lu Chuan, probably because he is sometimes overly fond of Lu Chuan and likes to brag.

Jiang Pei'an probably knew that he was picking on the flaws in the plot from the very beginning.

Now the TV series "Black Hole" he is the screenwriter should be filming.

He was a little bewildered.

For this high-quality domestic TV series, Jiang Pei'an personally likes it very much.

Especially Chen Daoming's wonderful performance in it.

However, this TV series has an original work.

What's more, the original author of the novel also served as the screenwriter of the TV series.

Jiang Pei'an, a later generation, has seen a Weibo about Lu Chuan's harshest comment:
There are 100 Lu Chuans between Feng Xiaogang and Li Ammonium.

This sentence is ironic, clever, easy to spread, and can be used as a joke.

When it comes to certain topics of film, directors Feng Xiaogang, Lu Chuan, Li Ammonium and many more can be regarded as units of currency.

It's kind of fun... But it's a pity that Lu Chuan is the cheap one.

"Hahaha, you young people still have a common topic, and we talk about creation as soon as we come up."

Han Shanping made a haha ​​in the middle, leaving aside the reason for Lu Tianming.

He is still very optimistic about Lu Chuan personally, he is young and talented.

To participate in the conference this time, Lu Chuan also brought a script that he was quite moved by.

"Looking for a Gun".

"Pei'an, is there something going on later?"

Han Shanping took the initiative to ask.

"Han Dong, tell me."

"Go to my office first."

Arriving at Han Shanping's office, Jiang Pei'an got a script.

It was "Looking for a Gun" written by Lu Chuan.

Of course, this still has the original novel.

With Lu Chuan's current level, it is not a big problem to make an adaptation.

Of course Jiang Pei'an knew about this movie.

If 2001 is the first year of reform in the film industry.

Then the iconic commercial blockbuster "Hero" in 2002 opened a ladder for the total box office of movies in the future.

The release of "Looking for a Gun" also heralds the not-too-distant future.

A whole new group of young filmmakers will break through the traditional production channels of films.

It has entered the stage where a hundred flowers bloom with more freedom and more vigorous and unrestrained creative methods.

Of course, what Jiang Pei'an really cares about is...

Jiang Pei'an glanced at Lu Chuan, who was sitting there with his back straight and meticulous.

You kid, just wait to be tortured by Old Jiang!
From the perspective of industrial production of "Looking for a Gun", the director's signature belongs entirely to Lu Chuan.

However, the use of a large number of mobile photography in the film and the sharp editing techniques have resulted in the final restless temperament.

Several bold artistic shapes and psychological lens designs present a narrative effect that is both dreamlike and realistic.

Both are more like the methods used in the two works directed by Jiang Wen before.

Therefore, after the film was released, there were rumors of "agent director" and "suspended filming".

It is widely rumored that "Looking for a Gun" was filmed by Lu Chuan in name.

Actually the director is Jiang Wen.

Jiang Wen was banned from filming for five years because of "The Devil Is Coming", so he can only enjoy himself in other people's movies.

When filming "Looking for a Gun", Lu Chuan was completely ignored by Jiang Wen.

The two often blushed and had thick necks on the set, arguing a lot.

In fact, from the first movie "Looking for a Gun".

Lu Chuan has never been far away from doubts and accusations.

Even more powerful each time, being thrown into a bigger and bigger vortex...

"What do you think of this script?"

Han Shanping asked with a smile.

"not bad."

Jiang Pei'an nodded, but he didn't criticize him.

Han Shanping liked this script very much, and he also played a cameo role during filming.

"Have you decided on the actor?"

Jiang Pei'an asked.

"Not sure between Wang Zhiwen and Jiang Wen."

Han Shanping said.

Wang Zhiwen?
Jiang Pei'an glanced at Lu Chuan who was sitting on the chair. This brain circuit is really not something ordinary people can follow.

These two actors are not in the same play at all, okay!

"Pei'an, tell me how to choose?"

Han Shanping asked.

Jiang Pei'an nodded, pretending to think deeply and analyzed:

"Wang Zhiwen has a relatively wide range of acting and is very suitable for acting in this type of movie. He also fits this image."

"Fit? Director Han, I personally recommend choosing Jiang Wen. His temperament matches the character in the movie very well."

Lu Chuan, who had been silent all this time, said suddenly.

Hearing this, Jiang Pei'an sneered.

If you're a badass, you'll know you're going against the grain.

Obediently wait to be taught by Old Jiang!

"Well... everything is fine, just wait a little longer."

Han Shanping didn't make a decision right away, in fact, he was more inclined to Jiang Wen in his heart.

It's just that because of Jiang Pei'an's face, he didn't refute it.

"Han Dong, if there is nothing else, I will go back first."

The two obviously still have something to say, Jiang Pei'an said wisely.

"Oh, thank you for your hard work, Pei An, remember to dress handsomely when you speak on stage tomorrow haha."

"Ok."

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After Jiang Pei'an left, Han Shanping looked at Lu Chuan and said:

"Chuan'er, is there a feud between you and Pei'an?"

Lu Chuan glanced at Han Shanping in surprise, shook his head and said:
"It's nothing, it's just that I can't appreciate his movies, and the plot of "Taken" is unreasonable.

As for "Ghost Story", a work whose marketing is greater than content, I will not comment.

Saw is good, but only good.

A director from Ye Luzi has many problems. In terms of plot structure and film composition, he is not very enjoyable. "

This is full of superiority.

As a master of Nortel, Lu Chuan entered the Beijing Film Studio under the China Film Group as soon as he graduated. Lu Chuan's vision is very high.

Of course, there was another reason he didn't say.

He and Zhao Gege are alumni, and he also stood in line in the previous incident.

It's just that his reputation is not obvious, and the media and others haven't paid much attention to it.

Han Shanping nodded and did not speak. Lu Chuan was the son of his old acquaintance Lu Tianming.

The script of "Looking for a Gun" is very good, and he was moved to support it.

But from Lu Chuan's words, he clearly sensed the deep hostility towards Jiang Pei'an.

This hostility is not without trace.

In the final analysis, it is probably high-sightedness and low-handedness and envy.

As young filmmakers, they are also extremely talented.

Compared with Jiang Pei'an, Lu Chuan has a great advantage both in terms of family background and education.

However, Jiang Pei'an has already directed 3000 million big productions, while Lu Chuan is still in the stage of looking for investment with the script!

It's not fair!
Lu Chuan's firmest thought now is to teach Jiang Pei'an a good lesson after "Looking for a Gun" is released.

Let him watch a film made by a professional background, which is not comparable to a director of Ye Luzi.

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The next day, the film forum was held as usual.

"Pei'an, today depends on your performance."

Feng Xiaogang patted Jiang Pei'an on the shoulder and grinned.

"Director Feng, you also arranged to speak."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

"Hey, which one of me can compare with you, who doesn't know that your speech was specially arranged by the third master to appear at the end as the main axis."

"It's inappropriate, there are so many seniors present."

Jiang Pei'an already knew the order of speaking, so he just said it.

"Hey, you have been with the third master for so long and still don't understand, the third master is a man of action.

Don't talk about seniority, now is the age of looking at the box office.

Once your "Taken" comes out, all movies have to be sidelined. "

Jiang Pei'an smiled.

From time to time someone came over to say hello to him, Feng Xiaogang saw Jiang Pei'an getting busy, and walked away briskly.

"Baian, very good."

Zhang Yi came over and said with a smile.

The two "drank tea" together in relevant departments, and they had an in-depth chat about the movie at the time.

Jiang Pei'an also had a good impression of Lao Mouzi.

"Director Zhang, I like your "Happy Time" very much, especially your persistence.

Jiang Pei'an said sincerely.

Some time ago, there were rumors that the ending of "Happy Time" was going to be revised.

This life may be influenced by Jiang Pei'an's "Taken".

Lao Mouzi did not modify the ending credits of "Happy Time".

This also saved Lao Mouzi a lot of scolding in disguise, and the box office was a little higher than in the previous life.

It seems that the public still appreciate Lao Mouzi's style.

Lao Mouzi knew what Jiang Pei'an meant, he didn't say anything, but patted Jiang Pei'an on the shoulder and left with a look of relief.

"We should start preparing for "Hero"."

Jiang Pei'an looked at his back and said to himself.

"Hero" has been in preparation for several years from the beginning, and the martial arts script written based on the story of Jing Ke's assassination of Qin has been revised repeatedly.

Suddenly, Director Chen's "Jing Ke Assassins Qin" was released first.

Then "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" turned out to be a blockbuster.

Lao Mouzi didn't want to be criticized by the public to follow the trend of production, and originally wanted to give up shooting this film.

But this script has been written for several years, and I can't bear to give up.

At this time Jiang Zhiqiang stepped forward to persuade Lao Mouzi:
"You'd better shoot, this story is also very characteristic."

After the failure of "Happy Time", Lao Mouzi is going to work hard!

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(End of this chapter)