my movie years

Chapter 19 Questions about submission for review and release schedule (please recommend, please collect ~)

Beijing Banquet Hotel, where the main creator of "Manslaughter" held a wrap-up banquet.

It is said that it is a wrap-up banquet, but it is actually better to say that it is just a discussion meeting before the release.The characteristics of internal entertainment, many things are not settled in the meeting in the conference room, but resolved at the wine table.

Present today are not only leading actors Guo Tao, Yu Feihong, Li Qin, Xu Qing, Zhang Yishan, Kou Zhenghai, Jiang Wu, but also the producer Liu Hao, assistant director Cui Lihui, photographer Lu Jianqiu and other behind-the-scenes creatives.

In addition, Yu Dong from Bona Pictures and Hou Cichun, distribution director of China Film Group, will also be present.

"Thank you very much for coming to our wrap-up banquet in spite of your busy schedule." Producer Liu Hao is well-rounded and well-coordinated with Zhang Hao in the crew. He is the host of this wrap-up banquet.

"Next, let's ask Director Zhang Hao to tell us a few words, okay?"

"Okay..." Everyone present applauded.

Zhang Hao sat at the main table, Xu Qing was on the left, looking at Zhang Hao's profile with a smile, and Yu Dong and Hou Cichun were on the right.

Two figures who can be said to be big shots in the circle gave Zhang Hao a platform, and even the assistant director Cui Lihui, who had always been dissatisfied with Zhang Hao, was much more honest.

He can't be honest, what he did in the crew has been spread through certain channels, no director would use such a deputy.

In other words, Cui Lihui has only two options left, either change careers, or wait for Zhang Hao's movie to fail...

Zhang Hao stood up, raised his wine glass and said a few words: "Thank you very much for your support, and thank you all the crew for their hard work, so that the film can be successfully completed.

Let's drink this cup together to celebrate the completion of the film and wish the film a big hit, done..."

As he spoke, Zhang Hao drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.Seeing the director's boldness, everyone applauded and drank the wine in their glasses.

Zhang Hao sat down, Xu Qing saw Zhang Hao's mouth was slightly stained with wine, so he wiped Zhang Hao carefully with a paper towel.Looking at it like this, it's like taking care of your own husband.

Uh, but Zhang Hao is not interested in women who are so much older than himself, and he is not Cao Cao.

After the opening remarks were over, the banquet officially began. Everyone was drinking and chatting about various anecdotes in the circle.For example, the shooting of a new movie of XX has started, and the topic of who is the leading actor is so-and-so.

Zhang Hao and Yu Donghou Cichun Liu Hao discussed the production and release schedule of the film, as well as issues such as publicity and distribution.

"Xiao Zhang, has the film's specific completion date been confirmed? We're going to submit it to the scissors." Yu Dong asked.

"I have already edited the first version, and the soundtrack has not been added yet, but it is ready to be submitted for review." Zhang Hao said.

The film was already finished in his mind, so the editing went smoothly.Without the constraints of investors and production companies, Zhang Hao was able to play freely, and kept the film well, as it was.

"That's good. After submitting the review, we will hold an internal trial screening and invite the media and professional reviewers to watch and see the reaction." Hou Cichun said the plan.

This is a common practice. For the first film of a novice director like Zhang Hao, the distribution company needs to do a comprehensive evaluation to determine the theater distribution strategy.

If it is submitted for review, it needs to be submitted twice, the script is submitted for review once, and the film is submitted for review once.The flexible review policy of the big scissors is the same as that of a certain Chinese website.

However, there are China Film and Bona, the two companies can be said to be the leading companies in the mainland film industry, and the scissors will give some face.

Not only that, before the development and growth of Wanda Cinemas, the cinemas under China Film Group accounted for half of the mainland cinemas.In addition to Bona, although Bona broke up with Poly, the theater resources he possesses cannot be underestimated.

With the guarantee of the theater lineup, "Manslaughter" is enough to start the film with a good number of screens, and it is also conducive to the accumulation of box office.

After discussing the review issues, Zhang Hao asked again: "What good suggestions does Director Hou have for the schedule?"

Hou Cichun had already made preparations, took a form from the assistant at the side and handed it to Zhang Hao, and said at the same time: "According to the current progress of the film, I think there are a few more suitable schedules, one is Labor Day, one is It is the summer vacation period in July, and there is the period from September to October.

But this schedule has "The Founding of a Nation", I suggest not to consider it. "

"The Founding of the People's Republic of China" is China Film's own film, and it is also a gift film for San Ye as the chief director. Zhang Hao still remembers that "The Wind" will also be released in this schedule.

Under the attack of two blockbuster films, although Zhang Hao had confidence in "Manslaughter", he did not believe that the film could break through the encirclement, so he accepted Hou Cichun's suggestion.

Zhang Hao looked at the movie that had been scheduled in his hand, May Day.At this time, there is no such thing as a May Day schedule, and it is usually linked with the summer schedule.

The concept of the summer file is actually brought about by Hollywood blockbusters.

In 2009, the most important time of the year is the Lunar New Year, followed by the National Day, which has gradually exploded in energy over the past few years.

And then the hottest Spring Festival stalls are still included in the Lunar New Year stalls.

Hou Cichun continued: "I personally think that July is too crowded, and May is more suitable. In April, Wang Jing's new film "Empire of Money" will be released on the No. 30 of April, and on May [-]st will be the children's film "Naughty Horse and Little Jump". The pressure of competition is not great.

"Iron Man" was moved to May 22, and the latest new film is the comedy movie "Ticket" on May [-]. "

Zhang Hao raised his eyebrows, "Empire of Money" isn't under too much competition, isn't it?
These days, Hong Kong film superstars are the guarantee of blockbusters.But no matter what, it is much better than the crowded July and the September and October schedules with "The Founding of a Nation" and "The Wind".

"Okay then, it's scheduled for May [-]st." Zhang Hao breathed a sigh of relief when the important matter was agreed.

Seeing that Zhang Hao had finally finished discussing, Xu Qing rolled her eyes, picked up the wine bottle and filled both Zhang Hao and Yu Donghou Cichun.

"Director Zhang, Mr. Yu, and Director Hou, let's have a drink and wish the film a big hit." Xu Qing raised his glass and said.

"it is good……"

"cheers……"

After staying for a while, Yu Dong and Hou Cichun left, and the finale was left to the main creators of the crew.

Next, the leading actors and creators of the film crew all came to toast. Zhang Hao could drink well, and he would not refuse anyone who came, drinking one cup after another.Even the assistant director Cui Lihui offered Zhang Hao a glass of wine while licking his face.

Photographer Lu Jianqiu held a cup and said to Zhang Hao: "Director Zhang, we have a happy cooperation, and I wish the film a big hit."

"Thank you..." Zhang Hao drank another gulp, patted Lu Jianqiu on the shoulder and said, "Old Lu, are you interested in working with me for a long time?"

"Long-term cooperation?" Lu Jianqiu hesitated, seeing Zhang Hao's sincere eyes, he could only reply: "Of course we will continue to cooperate if there is a chance, I have no problem."

Have the opportunity?what chance?Naturally, the movie was a big hit.The movie hit the street, and it was impossible for Lu Jianqiu to cooperate with Zhang Hao.

"It's easy to say, easy to say." Zhang Hao is full of confidence, and he is sure that he will be able to succeed.

At the end of the wrap-up banquet, Zhang Hao had drunk too much and lay down on the table.Xu Qing looked a little like laughing, and said to the producer Liu Hao: "It's almost time to withdraw."

Liu Hao nodded and clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention: "Okay everyone, I'm almost here today, everyone go back and pay attention to safety."

An assistant came in quickly, helped up the respective artists, and walked downstairs.

Liu Hao told Tang Xiqian, Zhang Hao's assistant, "Can you drive? Send your boss back."

"Ah?" Tang Qianqian was taken aback and explained, "But, I don't know where the boss lives?"

"It's okay," Xu Qing said, "I know where Zhang Dao's house is, so I'll go with you!"

"Well, Director Zhang will trouble Sister Xu, and be careful." Liu Hao nodded.

Xu Qing and Tang Qianqian worked together to put Zhang Hao on the back seat of the car. Tang Qianqian drove, Xu Qing's assistant sat in the co-pilot, and Xu Qing took care of Zhang Hao who had drunk too much.

Under Xu Qing's guidance all the way, Tang Qianqian successfully sent Zhang Hao home.

(End of this chapter)