If you are asked to make a graduation film, you will win the Golden Bear Award?

Chapter 200 Oscar Award
"Well, in the new year, there is indeed a big project that needs money." Lu Chen had to plan ahead, and he didn't want to take money from his family anymore.

Moreover, this project is too big, if it is taken out at once, it will also affect the family's business.

So plan.

All film investment comes out by itself.

"Before you have been running abroad, are you working to earn money?" Lu Changnian has been listening to the conversation between the two, and when he heard this, he put down what he was doing and came back to life, "You are short of money, why don't you say it, and go to work abroad , It is not a joke to spread the word, son, you are now the face of Chinese-language movies, the No.1 young director in the world."

I think my son should work abroad to earn money.

Higher income abroad.

Now domestic.

Except Huaguo Film Group.

There is really no film company that can afford to hire his son to make a film.

"Dad, it's not a part-time job. I'm making a movie invested by our company." Lu Chen explained.

"The "Transformers" and "Kung Fu Panda" produced by Xiaochen abroad are all invested by Mars Film and Television. What is a part-time job? Do you have any part-time jobs for yourself?" Liu Ruyu gave Lu Changnian a blank look, expressing that she didn't understand, don't be in a hurry draw conclusions.

"Auntie, show me the company's annual financial report." Lu Chen had to look at how much money the company currently has in the company's finances, and he had to have an idea in mind.

Liu Ruyu got up and went to fetch the documents needed by the minister.

Lu Changnian asked curiously, "Son, are you going to start a company again?"

these two years.

The son founded many companies.

It's all about the film industry.

"No, I want to make a movie." Lu Chen would not hide anything from his family.

"So it's making a movie, so how much money does it cost?" Lu Changnian thought his son had any big plans, but it turned out that he was making a movie, and that was a small amount of money.

"The minimum is [-] million U.S. dollars." Lu Chen said the number.

"Two hundred million, small money..." Lu Changnian realized, "How much, two hundred million? It's still a dollar, son, you didn't tease dad, did you?"

what movie.

It takes two hundred million.

Also beautiful knife.

At present, the largest domestic investment is "Inception".

This is still Sino-US cooperation.

If it is produced by a domestic film company, the largest investment is "Changjin Lake" and "The Promise".

That's about [-] million.

In exchange for a US dollar, less than 4000 million US dollars.

That's $[-] million.

What movie burns so much money.

"Xiaochen, you want to shoot a movie with an investment of [-] million US dollars?" Liu Ruyu came over with the documents at this time, and also heard the conversation between the father and son, and was extremely shocked.

what movie.

So much investment is required.

The current cost of film production worldwide.

There are only about ten titles that cost more than [-] million US dollars.

Most of Hollywood's top commercial blockbusters cost more than US$1 million, and rarely exceed US$[-] million.

Two hundred million dollars.

It will cost [-] million US dollars just to pay back the cost.

This is the minimum requirement.

In some third-party markets, the share is small.

In the end, the global box office may need [-] to [-] million US dollars to pay back the box office.

investment of this magnitude.

That one wasn't something that shocked the film world.

And the scale of this investment is too risky.

"Yes, auntie." Lu Chen explained, "So I want to look at the annual financial reports of each company, as well as the funds on the financial side."

"The funds on the books of several companies are definitely not enough." Liu Ruyu took out the documents and put them on the table, "The sum of the funds that can be provided by several companies is only about [-] million US dollars."

Among them, 90.00% is the funds on the books of Mars Film and Television.

Although the film market is booming this year.

Jupiter Cinemas made a lot of money.

However, the number of cinemas under Jupiter Cinemas is still increasing, which requires continuous investment.

But now Jupiter Cinemas can stop taking money from Mars Film and Television, and its own income can meet the required expenditure costs.

As for Mercury special effects, there is even less money.

Saturn's video advertising income is pretty good, mainly because it has a regular customer, Li Baba, but for this money, it needs to buy a server.

Now Saturn Video has more than one million active users.

There are more users.

Need more servers.

So Saturn Video can't spend much money.

If you can come up with the money, it's Mars Films and Television.

The income of Mars Film and Television is still quite strong, and there are two major projects this year.

"Inception" grossed $10 billion worldwide.

"Changjin Lake" has a box office of 11 billion in the Mainland.

Earn a lot of money.

There are also movies and TV series produced, none of which are at a loss.

Mars Film and Television is now the most profitable film company in China.

This year's profit has reached nearly 20 million US dollars, more than [-] billion.

Profits have more than doubled compared to last year.

This ability to make money has been listed in the world's film companies and has become a world-renowned film production company.

If this profit.

I can keep them all.

To be able to support Xiao Chen to shoot a big production that started at [-] million US dollars.

But Mars Films has been investing.

There are two major projects, "Transformers" and "Kung Fu Panda", especially "Kung Fu Panda", the investment of Mars Film and Television accounted for 80.00%.

The cost invested in these two projects is almost [-] million US dollars.

"Son, if you don't have enough money, I'll get it for you." Lu Changnian quickly expressed his attitude.

Such a big investment movie.

It must have shocked the world.

It's definitely a good deal to spend this money to make my son famous all over the world.

"Dad, no need, my company has enough funds." Lu Chen didn't want to shoot right away, waiting for "Transformers" and "Kung Fu Panda" to be released.

The investment can be recovered, and there are profits.

Next year, not only "Transformers" and "Kung Fu Panda" will be released in theaters.

There are also films invested and produced by companies such as "No Man's Land", "Baby Project", and "Painted Skin".

At present, "Baby Project" has been finalized and will be released in March.

Liu Ruyu listened to what Lu Chen said, and felt that if these projects were profitable, it should be enough. These two big productions, directed by Xiaochen himself, I still believe that they will definitely get a good box office.

"This movie with a large investment was not shot so fast. After the new year, it will still be the movie "Youth in Youth." Lu Chen will not shoot "The Wandering Earth" so soon, he just planned ahead.

Of course, I can’t even shoot now.

The new 3D camera is still being improved, and it will take at least half a year before it is officially produced and used.

"Xiaochen, give yourself a holiday after the new year, and don't rush to shoot the movie." Liu Ruyu continued: "I will tell Sister Xiaoli at that time, don't worry about the movie about Yifei."

"Okay, auntie." Lu Chen agreed, but this matter must not be delayed, otherwise things will be crowded again, and the movie "Youth in Youth" should be filmed as soon as possible.

It's time to attend the 06th Academy Awards in 78.

"Inception" has signed up for the competition.

There is also "Stolen Family", but "Stolen Family" is a Chinese-language film, and it will participate in the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

There are only a few days until the announcement of the Oscar nominations. The list of all nominations will be announced on January 1, and the awards ceremony will be held on March 31.

……

2006, February 2th (the seventh day of the first lunar month)

Zhongqi City, the crew of the movie "Youth in Youth".

Today, the movie "Youth in Youth" was officially launched.

It's a secret boot.

must not notify others.

Otherwise, with the influence of Director Lu Chen.

There will definitely be many media reporters present to interview.

Because the week before, the 78th Academy Awards announced the nomination list.

"Inception" is participating as an American film.

Nominated for Best Director, Best Film, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Soundtrack.

"Inception" was the No. 05 box office in the world in [-].

Nominated for nine Academy Awards, it is also expected.

In the film market in 05, "Inception" was not only the number one box office, but also the number one word of mouth.

Shocked all moviegoers in the world.

feel.

Movies can have such novel stories.

Novel setting.

Let the audience watch "Inception" full of curiosity.

Unlike other global high-grossing movies, most of them are adaptations of well-known novels, or big IP stories are made into movies.

"Inception" is a completely new story. The story written by director Lu Chen has blazed a trail and become the world's annual box office champion and the top five in the world's movie box office.

"Inception" is so popular all over the world.

It is well deserved to be nominated for nine Oscars now.

And "A Family of Thieves" represents Huaguo, and was also shortlisted for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.

The nominees for the Academy Awards have been announced.

Let Lu Chen get the attention of the domestic media again.

When will a Chinese-speaking mainland director be able to be so prominent at the Oscars?

The films he directed were nominated for nine awards.

The audience's favorite.

Director Lu Chen's "Inception" is not like the fifth-generation directors who praise foreign film festivals.

But relying on its own hard power.

After all, the global box office is one billion US dollars, and the existence of the top five in history.

Now the media really want to interview Director Lu Chen.

But Director Lu Chen will not appear in public for another period of time.

And the list of nominations is announced.

Doug from Universal Films, and director Spielberg both called and contributed to Lu Chen.

This is what they want to see.

This year Lu Chenke will have two global blockbusters "Transformers" and "Kung Fu Panda".

Both will be released in 06.

Both Doug and Spielberg hope that Lu Chen will win the Academy Award, which will bring more box office to the two films.

Of course it's not just hope.

He also used his connections to help Lu Chen win the prize in the end.

The main reason is that Director Lu Chen should not be treated differently by the judges.

Anyway, Lu Chen is a Chinese director, not an American director.

If they are all treated equally, with hard power, "Inception" definitely has great hopes of winning major awards.

At this time, the actors of "Youth in Youth" are discussing the announcement of the list for the recent Academy Awards.

"Yifei, do you think Director Lu can win the Academy Award for Best Director?" Yang Mi asked Liu Yifei, but before waiting for an answer, she asked herself, "I think it will be possible, because this is Director Lu. "

Zhao Liying and Liu Shishi also nodded, thinking that Director Lu's movie, which was selected for the Oscars, would definitely become the biggest winner.

"Inception" can be rated as the most classic and best-watching movie in 05 by audiences all over the world.

"Senior Brother will definitely win the Oscar for Best Director, not only Best Director, but also Best Picture, Best..." Liu Yifei said all the awards nominated, thinking that all the films of Senior Brother can win arrive.

In Liu Yifei's eyes, other Oscar-nominated films are not as good as Senior Brother's "Inception".

The degree of shock that "Inception" brought to the world's audience is unmatched by other movies.

"Yifei, no matter how many nominations there are, I won them all." Lu Chen came over with a smile, in a good mood, "As for the best director, not necessarily, there is also a strong competitor, the film directed by Li Yin" Brokeback Mountain."

There are two dark horses at this year's Oscars.

"Inception" and "Brokeback Mountain".

"Brokeback Mountain" was nominated for eight awards, and the big awards were the same as "Inception", nominated for Best Director, Best Picture, Best Actor and other awards.

This also made the Chinese media very excited.

The directors of the two films are both Chinese-language directors.

This year's Oscars will be the stage for Chinese directors.

And the Chinese audience.

I found that Chinese-language movies are becoming more and more influential in the world.

Since Director Lu Chen made his debut.

The influence of Chinese-language films in the world is increasing step by step.

As the major media have said, Director Lu Chen became famous in the [-] years since the birth of Chinese-language films. He will be the new century-old leader of Chinese-language films and will lead Chinese-language films to heights that have never been reached.

"Director Lu, I think your "Inception" must be the final winner." Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, and Liu Shishi shook their small pink fists, believing in Director Lu's strength.

"One by one, focus on the new movie, and stop paying attention to the Oscars." Lu Chen made a request, all of you were discussing this matter, and it was difficult to read the script.

"Okay, brother!"

"Okay, Director Lu!"

Liu Yifei, Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, and Liu Shishi nodded obediently.

As for the happiness, it is beyond words.

It's been a long time since I acted in a movie directed by Director Lu himself.

Even Yang Mi.

It's been a while since Transformers, too.

The happiest is Zhao Liying.

Zhao Liying felt that it had been a long time since she had acted in a movie directed by Director Lu himself.

Although except for Liu Yifei.

Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, and Liu Shishi play the villains.

In the movie, she bullied the female number one played by Liu Yifei.

An unlikable character.

But the three don't mind at all.

Still very happy.

As long as it is Director Lu's movie.

No matter what the role is, including sacrificing for art, I will agree without hesitation.

"Director Lu, everything is ready." Yang Lei, the deputy director of "Youth in Youth", came to report.

Yang Lei has finished filming "Baby Project".

Film post-production is also completed.

"Baby Project" will be released in theaters on March 3.

Yang Lei was still excited inside.

This is my first theatrical movie.

"As Hu Xiaodie who committed suicide by jumping off the building in the movie, have you found an actress?" Lu Chen had limited time, it was impossible for all the actors in the movie to audition by himself.

Unimportant roles are handed over to Yang Lei.

"I found it, and I'm already waiting in front." Yang Lei led the way ahead.

Just took two steps and came to the school playground.

The students on the playground looked over.

At this time, the crew was in the campus of Sinotruk No. [-] Middle School.

"You are a young man" was filmed in Zhongqi City.

The main reason is that the heavy truck city can give the greatest support.

The entire campus of Sinotruk No. [-] Middle School is rented to film crews for free.

And the students.

Movies need a lot of extras.

It would be even better if the extras were real high school students.

Lu Chen mentioned this idea.

Immediately received strong support, and directly recruited hundreds of real high school students to act as extras in the movie.

Lu Chen greeted the students on the playground, and found that everyone's reaction was quite flat, so he laughed at himself, "Am I out of breath now?"

"Director Lu, why are you out of breath? Now you are in full swing, "Changjin Lake" has not passed the limelight, and now the Oscars are in the limelight again, and now the media are reporting "Inception" and "A Thieves" The matter of being shortlisted for the Oscars." Yang Lei first flattered the big boss.

He then explained this matter, "It is the school's regulations. There are three prohibitions. You are not allowed to take the initiative to talk to Director Lu, you are not allowed to ask Director Lu for a signature and photo, and you are not allowed to disturb Director Lu's work. Students who do not abide by it will be punished. It's serious."

Only then did Lu Chen notice that this group of students controlled their excitement.

As for this provision.

There was no request to change it immediately.

So far so good.

It will not affect the shooting work.

After the filming of the group performance, I will take the initiative to take a photo with this group of students.

"Director Lu, thanks to the support of the relevant departments of Zhongqi City this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to shoot normally." Yang Lei pointed to the outside of the school, "Just now the security team said that tens of thousands of people surrounded the outside The audience is all for you, Director Lu."

Although it is a secret boot.

But it is impossible not to leak the news.

There are still many media reporters outside.

Just can't get in.

Of course, there are more people from Zhongqi City outside.

If you want to say that the city with the largest proportion of director Lu Chen's fans is definitely Zhongqi City.

When Director Lu Chen filmed "Crazy Stone", he shot the scene in Zhongqi City.

Then to "Inception".

Let Sinotruk face the world.

It has enhanced the international reputation of Sinotruk City.

Bring in a wave of international tourists.

Because of Lu Chen's movie, the tourism industry in Zhongqi City exploded and became one of the most popular tourist cities.

This made the people of Zhongqi City love director Lu Chen to death.

Including relevant departments of Sinotruk City.

I learned that director Lu Chen's new movie will be filmed in Zhongqi City again.

Special welcome.

It gave other directors special treatment that was impossible to enjoy.

Where do you want to shoot, arrange it immediately.

Including the maintenance of order outside the crew, there is no need for the crew to worry about it, and the relevant departments of Zhongqi City have made arrangements.

What can be said.

Lu Chen came to Zhongqi City to shoot.

You can save at least a tenth of the cost of the movie.

"Yang Lei, Zhongqi City is a city with love." Lu Chen also likes this mountain city very much. He came here to shoot movies several times, and he was always in a happy mood.

If there is any need, the relevant departments will help to solve it.

Yang Lei agreed. When he came to Zhongqi City for filming, he received support that other cities could not give. He gave the green light in all aspects. Sometimes Yang Lei suspected that Director Lu was a big leader.

"Director Lu!" The crew members of "Youth in Youth" greeted Lu Chen respectfully when they saw Lu Chen approaching.

"Gao Yan, come quickly." Yang Lei greeted.

A young girl walked out of the crowd.

Especially green.

It was this girl who played the role of Hu Xiaodie who committed suicide by jumping off a building in the movie "My Young You".

"Director Lu!" Gao Yan walked out excitedly, and bowed to Lu Chen.

did not expect.

to be so close.

Meet the world's young director No.1.

Chief director of "Changjin Lake", directed by Lu Chen.

"Sister-in-law?" Lu Chen looked at it for a while before recognizing it.

The main reason is that Gao Yan is only around eighteen now.

Very young.

Unlike the previous life, she has the title of 'Sister-in-law' in the entertainment industry.

And this sister-in-law is Gao Yan who played the role of 'Chen Shuting' in "Hurricane".

"Sister-in-law?" Liu Yifei and the others who followed Lu Chen looked puzzled.

Including the entire crew.

Who can be called "Sister-in-law" by Director Lu?
I'm afraid it must be at the level of Teacher Gong Li.

The girl in front of her is definitely not high enough.

Age alone is not enough.

Obviously a few years younger than Director Lu.

"Director Lu, did I do something wrong?" Gao Yan seemed flustered by this address.

"Director Lu, are you dissatisfied? It's okay. I still have alternatives." Yang Lei took out several pieces of paper, each of which contained information about a girl.

This is a movie directed by Director Lu himself.

about actors.

Yang Lei has options.

In case Director Lu is not satisfied, he can find a replacement in time.

When Gao Yan heard this, her expression was about to cry.

was picked.

To play Director Lu's movie.

But I told my relatives.

He also said that after the filming of the scene, he would bring Director Lu's autographed photo with them.

But now.

I just met Director Lu.

Will be kicked out.

If this goes back, it must not be a joke.

And Gao Yan has a dream of being an actor.When I went to bed last night, I still dreamed that I was like the four little Huadans, but now the dream is shattered.

"No, it's fine." Lu Chen also knew that calling himself 'Sister-in-law' just now really shocked the crew, so he quickly changed his words, "Gao Yan, I'll call you Xiaoyan from now on."

"Hmm~" Gao Yan nodded.

"Everyone get ready." Lu Chen asked the crew to get ready.

Start the first shot.

First shot.

What is arranged is the vision of a school.

It also guarantees that the first shot will pass [-]%, which means that the future shooting will be smooth and there will be fewer problems.

"Director Lu, I...I...should I go home now, or continue to stay on the set?" Gao Yan came over and asked courageously.

"There is your play today, why are you going home?" Lu Chen asked with concern, "Why did something happen to your family?"

Gao Yan was so happy that she let out a "puchi" laugh, covering her mouth with her right hand, controlling the excitement in her heart, she has her own scene today, it doesn't mean that she can stay on the set, won't be kicked out of the set, and won't go home and lose face .

"Your family has a happy event, do you need to go back?" Seeing Gao Yan's excitement, Lu Chen asked.

Gao Yan shook her head, "Director Lu, I won't go back. I'm on the set, and I'm on call 24 hours a day. Thank you Director Lu for your kindness."

Lu Chen saw that it was all right, so he ignored it. Filming is important now, and he has to finish filming the movie "Youth in Youth" before the Oscars.

(End of this chapter)