China Entertainment: Been working as a director since 03

Chapter 567 Changing Industry Rules
At the restaurant entrance, Li Yu and Chen Kaige and their family of three said goodbye.

Huang Xiaoming stayed until the end, and it was obvious that he had something to say to Li Yu at the very end.

"Brother Xiao Ming, there is no one else here now. Director Chen and his family are gone. What do you want to say to me?" Li Yu asked.

"Director Li, you promised to write a script specifically for Asai, can you write a script specifically for me about a domineering CEO?

I missed "My Love from the Star" and I feel like I'm cursed. Every time I play a domineering CEO, I get scolded.

The more I get scolded, the more I want to play a qualified overbearing CEO to prove it to everyone..."

There is a reason why Huang Xiaoming loves the domineering president so much.

He himself said that he had a beautiful vision of idol dramas when he was a child, so he always thought about rewarding himself with an idol drama.

This is a childhood dream.

"Give up, you are too old to act in idol dramas. If you are in your twenties, it is no problem to play the overbearing CEO.

You are almost forty years old, and you are still playing the role of a domineering president. Aren't you asking for trouble?
Moreover, there seem to be some problems in your understanding of the overbearing president. No matter how fresh the character is, you can always make it look like oil is all over the floor.

Forgive yourself and the audience, and stop irritating everyone's eyes.

In addition, I want to remind you that when you appear on variety shows in the future, it is best not to set up the persona of a domineering president.

It's embarrassing enough to make such a scene, I don't want to see you embarrass yourself any more."

Li Yu was referring to the variety show called Chinese Restaurant.

With the classic quote "I don't care what you think, I care what I think", Huang Xiaoming once again attracted ridicule from the entire Internet.

The negative impact caused by this outrageous quote is no less than that of the drama. How many good works will it take to save it?

Huang Xiaoming looked at Li Yu in surprise.

Is Li Yu the worm in his stomach?

How did Li Yu know that he wanted to fulfill his dream by appearing on a variety show?

He thought, since he was criticized for playing the role of a domineering CEO in idol dramas, it should be okay for him to play the role of a domineering CEO on a variety show... right?

In short, Li Yu's reminder served as a wake-up call to a certain extent, making him rethink the feasibility of playing the role of a domineering boss on a variety show.

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After a while, Li Yu, together with the national teacher and Chen Kaige, issued a statement, saying that they would set up an association dedicated to supporting new directors and screenwriters.

The public lecture to establish this association was held inside the Beijing Film Academy.

This is reasonable. Once such a thing is accomplished and makes a great contribution, it can bring honor to the school.

The three great directors who graduated from Beijing Film Academy gathered together and said at Beijing Film Academy that they would support new directors and screenwriters in the circle, which is a good positive publicity for the school.

Previously, Li Yu and the national teacher had collaborated for the first time on "Man Jiang Hong". At that time, the two of them had a conversation on the campus of Beijing Film Academy, which attracted widespread attention at the time.

The sensation caused this time will definitely far exceed that of last time.

The school leaders of Beijing Film Academy had communicated with Li Yu in advance, and they knew how shocking the news Li Yu would announce today would be.

In order to show off, they specially invited school leaders from the neighboring Central Academy of Drama to attend the lecture.

Not only were the school leaders of the Central Academy of Drama invited, but the Beijing Film Academy also announced that students of the Central Academy of Drama could enter the Beijing Film Academy to attend the lecture with their student ID cards.

So the audience was full of people. Almost all the students from Beijing Film Academy and Central Academy of Drama who were free came, and all the school leaders and teachers who were free also came.

On the stage, there were four sofas around a coffee table, one for the host, and the remaining three for Li Yu, the national teacher, and Chen Kaige.

As usual, the three of them started by cooperating with the female host and praising the excellent teaching quality of Beijing Film Academy. Their success is inseparable from the cultivation of the school. After the routine process was completed, the main event came.

"Why don't you start first, National Master? You are recognized as the number one director. This kind of thing will be of great help to newcomers in the industry, so it's most appropriate for you to take the lead." Li Yu gave the opportunity to speak first to the National Master.

The national teacher does have the highest seniority and status, so it is best for him to take the lead.

"Okay, let me talk about it first. The thing is, a few days ago, Director Li's "Ready Player One" had a domestic box office of over 20 billion yuan, and the market feedback from many overseas markets was also good.

Director Li and I are very good friends, so I called Director Li to congratulate him.

It was originally just an ordinary congratulatory call, but unexpectedly, Director Li actually raised some of his thoughts on the current situation of the Chinese-language film industry over the phone.

He said that some famous directors have made so many bad movies that their level is no longer as good as before.

However, relying on the achievements and fame they gained in their early years, even though they have failed many times, as long as they make new films, there will still be a lot of investors to invest.

On the other hand, those new directors who are energetic, thoughtful and creative face many difficulties when making their first movie or TV series, and no one is willing to invest in them.

In view of this situation, he wants to set up an association dedicated to supporting new directors.

New and unknown directors who cannot get investment can join the association, and their projects will be identified as having potential by the association.

The association can invest in their projects and allow them to complete the most important work of their careers.”

As soon as the national teacher finished speaking, the audience went into an uproar.

This news is so shocking.

This news is great news for unknown and new directors.

The school leaders from the neighboring school were shocked and realized that something was wrong.

It was broken and was installed by the neighbor next door.

The association founded by Li Yu has definitely become a great thing with great contribution.

There is no need to discredit yourself even if you fail.

They could already foresee how long Beijing Film Academy would brag about this matter.

“That’s right. I just want to set up an association to help new directors. In addition to new directors, we also support screenwriters.

I am a director and a screenwriter, and I know too well how low the status of screenwriters is in the industry.

Let me put it this way, if I write a script and give it to an unknown screenwriter to sell it, no one will want it.

Even if someone wants it, it has to be signed with the name of a well-known screenwriter in order to be sold at a good price.

The status of screenwriters is so low that it will only do harm to the development of the industry in the long run.

After the association is officially established, screenwriter colleagues in the circle can join our association.

If the script you write has potential, I can use my name to introduce you to directors and investors.

And I won’t take away your right to be credited. The screenwriter column of the script you wrote will be your name.”

Li Yu continued speaking after the Imperial Master had left unfinished words.

When the second bombshell came, the people in the audience were shocked.

Wow, no wonder the three big directors Li Yu, Guo Shi and Chen Kaige are all here today, they seem to be joining forces to do something big.

If this association is established, some rules in the circle may be changed.

(End of this chapter)