China Entertainment: The happiness of being a director is as simple as that

Chapter 198

The next day when the school started, Lu Pingan, who was promoted to a graduate student, came to the school to report on time.

When he arrived at the school, Lu Pingan received a call from Lao Mouzi and expressed his gratitude through a dialogue.

Lu Pingan didn't care much.

It wasn't for him at all.

But Lao Mouzi was quite surprised that he could call.

After a brief chat, Lu Ping An put the matter behind him and entered the teacher's building.

When I arrived at Tian Zhuangzhuang's office, I knocked on the door.

"Teacher Tian."

"Here comes Ping An, sit down first."

Tian Zhuangzhuang began to praise Lu Pingan when he saw Lu Pingan, "I saw what you said, so courageous."

"The 8-minute thing, hey, nonsense."

"It takes courage to talk nonsense."

Tian Zhuangzhuang also believed that Lao Mouzi had encountered great difficulties.

After all, both he and Lu Pingan had a meeting at that time, and the ideas given by Lao Mouzi were quite different from those displayed on the spot.

Of course, this is only one of them, and Tian Zhuangzhuang is more aware of Western urine.

This can be seen from the tendency of literary films to win awards.

How could Tian Zhuangzhuang, who has lived for so many years, not notice it.

As for what Lu Pingan said, Tian Zhuangzhuang didn't think there was any problem.

Even if there is, as a teacher, he will help attract a little firepower.

After the topic was over, Tian Zhuangzhuang asked, "When will the movie start?"

"I will leave in a few days. If it is later, the weather will be too cold and it will be difficult to shoot."

"That's just enough to avoid the limelight."

"Take shelter from the limelight? There's nothing wrong with what I just said."

"That's not what I'm talking about. Do you want to go to the Golden Rooster Awards in a few days? Let's talk to you first. You're a big guy now, and you're appointed to attract attention."

"Someone is going to fuck me?"

"As long as you are willing to make the background board at that time, it is not considered to be messing with you."

"Of course not."

"That's right, it's better to make a movie if you go to add trouble."

With that said, Tian Zhuangzhuang and Lu Pingan continued to chat about graduate courses.

For students like Lu Ping'an, it doesn't really make much sense whether they go to class or not.

Just make a good movie.

And Lu Ping'an has no shortage of subjects.

That's Brokeback Mountain.

This kind of movie has strong literary and artistic attributes, so it couldn't be more suitable.

In fact, Tian Zhuangzhuang and the older generation of directors in China don't really care much about commercial films at this stage.

Lu Ping'an's box office performance is excellent, but there are still critics in the market, and those who criticize him are also these old-school figures.

This is also understandable, take a similar mentality as an example.

Just like electric cars became more and more popular later, many people also think that cars that do not use gasoline to drive are deviant.It is also impossible for electric vehicles to completely replace gasoline vehicles, which will always be the mainstream.

This analogy may not be appropriate, but this mentality is comparable.

The current period is when commercial films and literary films are still unclear.

When commercial films become the mainstream in the future, the old school will naturally gradually accept them.

In fact, is there really a big difference between commercial films and literary films?

In Lu Ping'an's view, as long as the purpose is to make money, it is a commercial film.

Only when commercial films are developed can literary films survive better.

But the current "mainstream" doesn't think so.

What is "mainstream"?
At least in this 00s, the so-called mainstream still does not represent the vast majority of ordinary movie fans.

So at the moment, the literary and art world's views on Lu Ping'an are torn apart.

Some people think that Lu Pingan has opened up the film market, which is worthy of recognition, while others say that he has ruined the atmosphere, so what should I do if I look at Qian Qian in the future?
This kind of tearing is a bit twisted. I am envious and jealous. I want to follow suit, but I also feel that it is disrespectful. I am afraid that I will lose some commanding heights. Then I will criticize you backhand, but I will not criticize too much.

Lu Pingan didn't bother to pay attention, just smiled and didn't speak.

But now, Lu Pingan is going to do "Brokeback Mountain" immediately after "Wonderful Night".

That's what makes them happy.

Tian Zhuangzhuang felt that Lu Pingan made "Brokeback Mountain" because he wanted to settle down in literary films.

what is this called.

This is called returning to literature and art.

In the martial arts arena, it is called "reform evil and return to righteousness" and "abandon darkness and turn to light".

As an upright disciple, it is of course easier to accept it, and even get a special letter
But only Lu Pingan knew that he made this movie for a very utilitarian purpose!

The production cost of "Brokeback Mountain" was 1200 million U.S. dollars, and the shooting period was two months. The global box office of the original time and space was about 1.8 million U.S. dollars, of which the North American box office was close to 9000 million U.S. dollars.

Low-cost and high-yield, and you can win big prizes, money, and honor. It's not too cost-effective to get a movie done.

Of course, Lu Ping'an also knows that there are actually many variables in this, such as changing the director to himself, even if it is 100% restored, will he be able to win the same award as the original time and space.

If it fails to win the award, the film's follow-up box office and copyright income will be greatly reduced, and copyright fees, production fees, and public relations fees may have to be compensated.

But how do you know if you don't try it.

It's only a fee of 2000 million US dollars, plus two months of time costs, and a few million salary.

Not expensive.

However, Lu Pingan still has great confidence in general.

This time "Brokeback Mountain" is consistent with the time of the original time and space.

In September next year, it will hit the Venice Golden Lion Award, and in 9 it will hit the Oscars.

At that time, the public relations team will also find the original version.

Control all variables.

He will have no regrets if he really can't get the award at that time.

Therefore, Lu Pingan showed an attitude of regardless of cost in the pursuit of art.

Tian Zhuangzhuang was pleasing to the eyes of Tian Zhuangzhuang with his artistic energy.

Lu Pingan naturally likes Tian Zhuangzhuang's attitude.

After all, Tian Zhuangzhuang is more representative of the "mainstream" than Hu Qingquan.

The status in the circle is not comparable to Hu Qingquan.

Now he is Lu Ping'an's postgraduate tutor.

With such an umbrella, Lu Ping'an can save a lot of trouble.

At least those noisy old guys who want to scold him have to pass Tian Zhuangzhuang's test first.

Of course, in comparison, Lu Pingan prefers Hu Qingquan's attitude.

Hu Qingquan, like Tian Zhuangzhuang, hoped that Lu Pingan could make a difference in literary films.

It's just that Tian Zhuangzhuang is targeting the movie itself.

And Hu Qingquan is for Lu Pingan from the beginning to the end.

Hu Qingquan and Lu Ping'an have the same views on literary and artistic films.

It's useless to talk about other things, just to see if you can win the award, and how much the award can bring to yourself.

In his mind, Lu Pingan's future will definitely be the box office with the left hand and the big prize with the right hand.

Across business and "mainstream" circles.

Stir the wind and rain.

Impeccable.

In short, conquering everyone is the best.

He also felt that Lu Pingan could do it.

So this is why Hu Qingquan hoped that he would settle down after "Wonderful Night" won a high box office.

After all, the difficulty of obtaining awards and box office is different.

He asked Lu Pingan to stay awake at all times and do things in the best state.

In fact, Lu Pingan felt that there was also a reason why Hu Qingquan could not see clearly the potential of the domestic film industry.

"Wonderful Night" took 3 million at the box office. Most people think it was accidental. It will be difficult for anyone to reproduce this miracle in the future.

Hu Qingquan also had a similar idea.

Lu Pingan expressed his understanding.

The limitations of the times cannot be surpassed by anyone.

If Hu Qingquan knew that 3 million box office would be the norm in a few years, and it would even reach billions in ten years, he might change his attitude.

But no matter how you change it, Lu Ping'an's plan will remain the same.

Mane and the award are both hands.

This is his purpose.

Brokeback Mountain just happened to catch up.

After finishing the enrollment report, Lu Pingan went straight back to the company.

Before going to Laomei, he still has a lot to do.

The first is the film project.

The main task of "Brokeback Mountain" is awards.

Then it can't fall behind in terms of box office, and it has to be launched in the mainland.

It is indeed very good to earn a few hundred million box office in North America, but it will always be justifiable if it is not won in the base camp.

So after there is an award-winning film, there must be another film that focuses on the box office in the mainland.

As the saying goes, you must grasp with both hands, and you must be hard with both hands!

At present, Lu Pingan still has "Kung Fu Panda" in production. There is no rush for this movie. It will take a year or two to finish the movie.

In addition to pandas, "Initial D" also has movies for Yan Danchen, and these are all normal adjustment projects.

The box office and awards will not be too eye-catching, and will not add much to Lu Ping An.

It's more just a bonus to the actors.

This kind of project is used as a transition, just take a shot occasionally and play with it.

The real box office blockbusters will naturally not be them.

So which movie should you choose to hit the record of "Wonderful Night", and even blow up the whole world?

Nightmare 2 certainly isn't.

Whether or not to open the mainland version of "Wonderful Night 2" depends on the overseas box office of "Wonderful Night 1".

As I said before, it will only be opened if the situation is good, and it will be a case of cultural export, and it will not be opened in such a hurry.

So the next movie will definitely be a new one.

Lu Pingan soon had an answer.

The next movie must be adapted to 3D and IMAX.

At that time, 3D should not be uncommon in the mainland, and IMAX will bring a new wave of viewing experience.

Everyone watches 3D movies. Wouldn’t it be more enjoyable for Lu Pingan to have a giant screen 3D?

As the saying goes, what others do not have, what others have, what others have.

Star Film and Television will always be at the forefront.

And what can be adapted to this kind of movie is naturally a sensory blockbuster with a huge scene!

Lu Pingan felt that it was time to dig a hole under the Pacific Ocean.

(End of this chapter)