Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 122 The cake drawn by Director Chen is big and round!

In a large conference room in Yindu, more than a dozen film company bosses were sitting and chatting among themselves.

The white porcelain cups are placed very neatly on the conference table, and there is a nameplate in front of everyone. The layout of the conference room is very similar to that of meetings in the mainland, very formal.

The bosses of these film companies subconsciously lowered their voices when chatting together and did not dare to be too casual.

The news about Li Lianjie's injury in the Mainland was reported back to Xiangjiang. In addition, people from Junsheng Film Company had their hands broken and were admitted to the hospital a few days ago. The bosses of these companies all guessed that this incident was the reason why they were invited to meet here this time.

"Boss Huang is so brave. He dares to cause trouble at this time."

"Young and Dangerous, you have no brains."

"What did you mean by calling us here this time?"

"It's not a matter of co-production."

When they were guessing the reason for the meeting, Chen Shiping, wearing a white shirt, opened the door of the conference room and walked in.

Everyone turned their attention to Chen Shiping, wondering why Director Liao didn't show up.

Chen Shiping walked to the head of the conference table, put down the documents in his hands, looked at them and said, "Hello everyone, I believe everyone has heard of my name, so I won't introduce myself."

Some of the dozen or so people here were meeting Chen Shiping for the first time, but at this time they would not jump out and say they didn't know him, and they all greeted him with a smile.

Chen Shiping nodded lightly to them, then sat down and handed the materials he prepared to the conference assistant, asking him to send one copy to each of them.

The bosses of the film company were not used to this kind of meeting, and they felt it was too formal.

However, they all calmed down after seeing the information handed out. The information contained mainland movie box office data in recent years.

From the number of copies to the sales amount, to the number of moviegoers and theater coverage in various provinces and cities, all kinds of detailed information was placed in front of them.

In order to make it easy to understand, Chen Shiping also made a lot of charts so that they can see the data more intuitively.

In 1985, there were 180,000 screening units across the country. There were 21.8 billion viewers that year, generating screening revenue of 1.35 billion yuan.

In 1988, the number of cinemas with a screening revenue of one million in the country had risen to 55. (The data here are obtained from the screening volumes released by China Film Chronicle)

These fifty-five cinemas alone can generate tens of millions in box office revenue a year, but don’t forget that there are hundreds of thousands of screening units in the country!

There are countless movies with over 100 million viewers, and there are seven movies with over 100 million box office! Although the box office statistics are not completely accurate, the difference is not much.

Even though various data have declined in the past two years, overall the data are still extremely scary.

This is a huge market, but the current system of this market is not in line with the development of the times.

When people at these film companies look at these data, they feel like they are reading a bible. No one has counted these data in the past, and they cannot see these data.

They only know that the mainland is huge and there are many people, but movies don’t seem to make money.

Now Chen Shiping puts these data in front of them to tell them clearly what a huge market the mainland is!

Chen Shiping didn't say anything while drinking tea. After they finished watching, he coughed lightly and said, "Do you know what the most popular movie in the mainland is recently?"

Most of the bosses shook their heads and said they didn't know. Some of them pretended not to know. They all wanted to see what Chen Shiping wanted to say.

Chen Shiping put his hands on the table, looked around and said: "Mom Love Me Again, it was released in the Bay Area for three days, but it has already received tens of millions of box office in the Mainland. Before I came to the meeting, the number of copies had reached three One hundred and sixty.”

As soon as this data came out, everyone in the office couldn't help but be surprised. They didn't expect it to be so popular.

The boss of Hanshan Film Company, who is familiar with Chen Shiping, couldn't help but ask: "Why is it so popular?"

This is something that many people are confused about. Wanwan was released within three days of its release, but it became a hit in the mainland. This is very strange!

This is not a Western movie, so there is no reason why the aesthetics of audiences on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are so different.

"I don't know why Wanwan was released in three days, but I do know why mainland audiences like to watch it."

Chen Shiping explained with a smile: “Because the emotional core of the film itself can resonate with mainland audiences, Wanwan’s commercial films have developed in a capitalist direction and do not meet the needs of mainland audiences, but tragic films themselves can resonate with mainland audiences. of."

After listening to Chen Shiping's explanation, everyone nodded subconsciously.

At this time, Huang Baiming, one of the people in charge of New City Films, which was at the end of its rope and ready to be disbanded, couldn't help but asked: "But these box office numbers have nothing to do with the producer, right?"

Everyone here is familiar with the domestic distribution and screening system. Although they are amazed by the size of the mainland market, they still feel a sense of powerlessness that is inaccessible.

As soon as Huang Baiming finished speaking, many people in the conference room looked at Chen Shiping and wanted to know how he would answer. They couldn't help but wonder if he had opened his mouth this time. Otherwise, why would Chen Shiping show him these data?

Thinking of this, many people couldn't help but look forward to it.

The mainland market is now no worse than the Wanwan market, and is even much better. It is just that due to the issue of the issuance system, it cannot be compared.

In the Bay Area Film Market in 1989, the box office record of Chinese-language films was set to more than NT$80 million. Even though the Taiwan dollar is not that valuable, it is still a figure that Hong Kong movies can't match.

If the mainland can open its mouth and Xiangjiang movies enter the mainland market, even if they don't get tens of millions at the box office, even a few million will be tempting enough.

Looking at the expectant looks of everyone, Chen Shiping did not answer directly, but deliberately started Tai Chi.

"This movie was bought out, so it's naturally different. I'm here to talk to everyone about your opinions on the co-production. The main reason I came to Xiangjiang this time is to listen to everyone's opinions, and I'll report back later. "

Hearing what Chen Shiping said, everyone felt that it was normal. If there were any changes, it would definitely be a meeting and a meeting and another meeting. This is how it is in the mainland, and it's not like they didn't know it.

Everyone is wondering whether this is a sign of liberalization and whether it means the mainland market is completely liberalized.

"Director Chen, will the number of imported films be increased?"

"Does co-production still use buyout?"

“Will the price for buying off pieces increase?”

Everyone asked a series of questions. Chen Shi kept smiling on the surface, but couldn't help but sneer in his heart. He couldn't wait to eat meat, why didn't he express his opinion first?

"Don't worry, so many questions are very critical. I can't answer you now." Chen Shiping paused and said, "Let's talk about the issue of co-production first. How and what to film is the key."

After hearing Chen Shiping's words, everyone became quiet, knowing clearly what he meant. This is about standardizing the co-production model. Nowadays, many film companies in Hong Kong buy labels from mainland film studios and do not actually participate in the filming.

"Co-production" is actually a single production, just to enter the mainland market.

Looking at the quiet crowd, Chen Shiping coughed lightly and said: "Many companies want to enter the mainland market, so they choose to co-produce, but most of the movies themselves are not good, and it is difficult to achieve good results. Even if they distribute copies in the mainland, they will still be sold. If you don’t come out, selling sheep’s head to dog meat is not a long-term solution.”

Everyone couldn't help but nod. There were many co-produced movies produced by many companies, but only a few dozen or a little more than a hundred copies were sold in the mainland. They didn't make much money at all.

Chen Shiping looked at them and said: "Everyone has seen the achievements of Once Upon a Time and New Dragon Inn, and the same goes for Mommy Loves Me Again this time, so everyone needs to think about what kind of movie they want to make as a co-production."

Everyone looked at each other, feeling that this time they not only wanted to standardize the co-production model, but also interfered with the specific creation.

Chen Shiping picked up the cup and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and continued: "The mainland has a rich cultural heritage, and the audience has a strong ability to empathize.

Empathize with suffering, have a chivalrous heart, yearn for light, pursue excitement, and enjoy joy.

The Chinese audience is the best audience and the most receptive audience. Movies from all over the world can find their audience in China.

No matter what type of movie, it will be accepted.

If your movie has no audience in China, it can only mean one thing, and that is that it was poorly made!

Co-production is an opportunity, and the mode of cooperation will gradually be liberalized and changed. Whether you can seize the opportunity is something you need to consider. "

There was a long silence in the conference room. Many companies that had co-produced with the mainland felt that Chen Shiping's words were a slap in the face.

You can't let go of your restrictions and let you get along with you!

With such a big market and such a tolerant audience, you can’t make any money. If you are not rubbish, who is rubbish?

Many people think of the several co-productions led by Chen Shiping, all of which have achieved very good results, and they can't help but wonder whether the mainland wants to follow this model in the future.

Xiangjiang is only responsible for providing funds and assistance, and everything is led by the mainland, with people and money doing nothing?

But is it a hint that cooperation will gradually be relaxed? Will the price of copies be increased or the number of imported films be increased in the future?

Or directly participate in box office sharing?

Many people couldn't help but wonder what Chen Shiping meant.

Although the ticket price in the mainland is very low, there are so many moviegoers and screening units that even a ticket price of a few cents and a dollar can have a box office of over 100 million.

What a profit! What a prospect!

The mainland's economy is also developing rapidly. In the future, the movie market will become larger and ticket prices will be higher, so the box office will also rise!

Damn, I’m so excited! I can't bear it anymore!

Chen Shiping is also a thief. The information he gives out only mentions the good things and leaves out the bad ones.

There are hundreds of thousands of screening units, but most of them are facing the crisis of cancellation.

There are tens of billions of moviegoers, but they are decreasing every year.

While everyone was thinking, Chen Shiping knocked on the table and said: "There is one more thing I want to make clear to everyone. Co-production is a business cooperation and a cultural exchange, so no problems are allowed. Don't be like some companies. Such companies are the black sheep of Hong Kong Film! They should be boycotted!"

Everyone heard the meaning of Chen Shiping's words, and after looking at each other, they suddenly realized that none of the film companies with dirty backgrounds seemed to be here.

Neither Junsheng nor Yongsheng came here today.

"I talked a lot today, and you may want to think about it. If you go back and think about it carefully, you can always come to me if you have any good suggestions."

After Chen Shiping said this, he ended the meeting. The cake painting went out and the hints were given. It depends on what they choose.

Originally, Chen Shiping planned to do this again next year, but Li Lianjie's injury this time made him realize that time waits for no one, and if you don't do it, others will!

They must be able to suppress them when they feel that the mainland market is huge and Yindu Film is a threat.

Otherwise, after the restrictions on co-productions were imposed in 1993, Chen Shiping would come over and fool people, and no one would be able to fool them. The higher authorities had already restricted co-productions, so how could you make a fool of yourself?

After the bosses of more than a dozen film companies came out of Yindu, they did not go home individually. Instead, they got together and moved to another place to continue the next show.

There were too many things Chen Shiping said openly and secretly today, and they all needed to discuss and digest them.

Chen Shiping was also drinking tea at this time to relieve the pressure in his heart. It was best to fool them this time, otherwise it would become a joke.

However, the possibility of success is still very high. Both China Co-production and China Film have temporarily stopped co-production and introduction, even half of the projects that were discussed have been stopped.

The purpose is to create pressure for them, but this time will not be long, only three days.

See if these people can sit still.

Chen Shiping was not only nervous but also excited. If it really happened this time, he would be awesome in the future!

This is no more awesome than winning a prize!

Thinking of this, Chen Shiping immediately called the general manager of Zhonghe in the mainland to report. When he takes over Yindu in the future, Chen Shiping will still rely on him.

After Chen Shiping finished his report, he called Song Zhu to report on his work. After the report in the mainland, he ran to find Director Liao. Even if there is a new person, you can't forget the old man.

In the final analysis, Liao Dong is his support in Xiangjiang.

However, Song Zhu couldn't help but sigh when he received Chen Shiping's call. He felt that he would not be able to keep this guy Chen Shiping.

In the future, he will either go to Zhonghe or Yindu, and it is very possible for him to go to China Film and Television, but the film studio will not be able to retain him in the future. The stage of the film studio is too small.

"How many years can I stay? Anyway, I can't work for a few years." Song Zhu sighed, picked up the documents on the table and started to read.

At this time, in a hospital ward, the boss of Junsheng Film Company was lying on the bed and making a phone call. Since he had difficulty with both hands, he could only ask his younger brother to hold his mobile phone for him.

After listening to the person on the other end of the phone talking to him, he felt that he was going to be unlucky. Now he regretted finding two fools to help him. People would be discovered if he did such a thing. What if he wasn't a fool?

It's just that now he has to think about how to settle the matter. He originally thought that if his hand was broken due to an "accident", everything would be fine, but now it seems that the inconspicuous Chen Shiping is even more ruthless.

This is to unite with the film companies in Hong Kong to kill Junsheng Films and cut off his financial path!

Having grown up in the Mainland, he couldn't help but curse: "These people in offices are more ruthless than me!"

(End of this chapter)