China Entertainment: Director’s happiness is so simple

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

When he arrived at school, Lu Ping'an received a call from Lao Mouzi and expressed his gratitude for the conversation.

Lu Pingping doesn't care much.

This was not his fault.

But it was quite a surprise to him that Lao Mouzi called.

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

Arriving at Tian Zhuangzhuang's office, he knocked on the door.

"Teacher Tian."

"Peace is here, sit down first."

When Tian Zhuangzhuang saw Lu Pingan, he started to praise him, "I saw what you said, you are so brave."

"That thing about 8 minutes, ugh, that's nonsense."

"You have to be brave to talk nonsense."

Tian Zhuangzhuang also believed that Lao Mouzi encountered huge difficulties.

After all, he and Lu Ping'an had a meeting at that time, and the ideas given by Lao Mouzi were very different from what was shown on the spot.

Of course, this is only one of them. The more important thing is that Tian Zhuangzhuang knows about Western urine.

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

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

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

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

After the topic ended, Tian Zhuangzhuang asked: "When will the movie start shooting?"

"We'll set off in a few days. If it's later, it will be too cold to take pictures."

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

"Avoiding the limelight? What I just said is no big deal, right?"

"That's not what I'm talking about. Do you want to go to the Golden Rooster Awards in a few days? Let me tell you first. You are now a big tree, and you are destined to attract the wind."

"Someone wants to mess with me?"

"As long as you are willing to make the background board at that time, it doesn't count as messing with you."

"Of course I'm not happy about that."

"That's right. We're going to cause trouble, so why not make a good movie."

With that said, Tian Zhuangzhuang and Lu Pingan continued to talk about postgraduate courses.

For students like Lu Pingan, whether or not to go to class actually doesn't mean much.

As long as you can make a good movie.

And Lu Ping An has no shortage of topics.

"Brokeback Mountain" is it.

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

In fact, Tian Zhuangzhuang and the older generation of domestic directors are not very fond of commercial films at this stage.

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

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

Just as electric cars have become more and more popular later, many people think that it is deviant to not use gasoline to drive cars. Electric vehicles cannot completely replace gasoline vehicles, and gasoline vehicles will always be the mainstream.

This metaphor may not be appropriate, but this mentality can be compared.

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

When commercial films become mainstream in the future, the old-schoolers 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 movie.

Only when commercial films develop can literary and artistic 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.

Therefore, at present, the literary and art circles have a divided view on Lu Ping'an.

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. What should I do if everyone looks at Qian in the future?

This kind of tearing is a bit awkward. I am envious and jealous. I want to follow suit, but I feel it is degrading. I am afraid that I will lose some commanding heights, and then I will criticize you backhandedly, but I will not criticize too much.

Lu Ping'an didn't bother to pay attention, he just smiled and said nothing.

But now, Lu Pingan will be working on "Brokeback Mountain" immediately after "Wonderful Night".

This makes them happy.

Tian Zhuangzhuang feels that Lu Pingan made "Brokeback Mountain" because he wanted to establish himself in the field of literary and artistic films.

What is this called?

This is called returning to literature and art.

In the martial arts world, it is called "correcting evil and returning to righteousness" and "abandoning darkness and turning to light".

As an upright disciple, it is of course easier for him to abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side, and he may even be written off in a big way.

But only Lu Ping'an knows that making this movie is extremely utilitarian!

"Brokeback Mountain" had a production cost of US$12 million and a two-month shooting period. The global box office of "Brokeback Mountain" was about US$180 million, of which the North American box office was close to US$90 million. In addition, there were extremely high amounts of various copyright income.

Low cost and high profit, and you can also win big prizes. With one hand of money and the other hand of honor, it's not too cost-effective to complete it with one movie.

Of course, Lu Pingan also knows that there are actually many variables in this. For example, if the director is replaced by himself, even if it is restored 100%, whether he can win the same award as in the original time and space.

If it fails to win the award, the film's subsequent box office and copyright income will be greatly reduced. It may also have to pay for copyright fees, production fees, public relations fees, etc.

But how will you know if you don’t try it.

The cost is only about 10 to 20 million US dollars, plus two months of time cost, and a few million in salary.

Not expensive.

However, Lu Ping An is still very confident overall.

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

It will compete for the Venice Golden Lion in September next year and the Oscar in 2006.

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

Keep all variables under control.

When the time comes, he will have no regrets if he doesn't get the award.

Therefore, Lu Ping'an shows a no-cost attitude towards the pursuit of art.

This kind of literary and artistic energy pleases Tian Zhuangzhuang no matter how he looks at it.

Lu Ping'an naturally liked Tian Zhuangzhuang's attitude.

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

Hu Qingquan's status in the circle is not comparable to that of Hu Qingquan.

Now he is Lu Pingan's graduate tutor.

Having such an umbrella can save you a lot of trouble when traveling safely.

At least those noisy old guys who want to criticize him must first pass the test of Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Of course, Lu Ping'an liked Hu Qingquan's attitude more.

Hu Qingquan, like Tian Zhuangzhuang, hopes that Lu Ping'an can make a difference in literary films.

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

Hu Qingquan was always for a safe road.

Hu Qingquan and Lu Pingan have the same views on literary and artistic films.

It's useless to talk about anything else. Just look at whether you can win the award and how much benefit the award can bring to you.

In his mind, Lu Ping An will definitely be the box office on the left and the awards on the right in the future.

Across business and “mainstream” circles.

Stirring up the wind and rain.

Impeccable.

In short, it is best to conquer everyone.

He also felt that Lu Ping An could do it.

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

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

He wants a safe road to stay awake at all times and do things in the best possible condition.

In fact, Lu Ping'an felt that this was also the reason why Hu Qingquan could not see clearly the potential of the domestic film industry.

"Wonderful Night" took in 300 million at the box office. Most people think this is an accident. It will be difficult for anyone to replicate this miracle in the future.

Hu Qingquan also had similar thoughts.

Lu Pingping expressed his understanding.

Not everyone can transcend the limitations of the times.

If Hu Qingquan knew that a box office of 300 million would be the norm in a few years, and could reach several billion in ten years, he might have changed his attitude.

But no matter how he changes, Lu Ping'an's plan will remain unchanged.

Mane and the prizes both go hand in hand.

This is his purpose.

"Brokeback Mountain" just happened to happen.

After finishing the enrollment report, Lu Ping'an returned directly to the company.

He still has a lot to do before going to the United States.

The first is the movie project.

The main mission of "Brokeback Mountain" is awards.

Then it cannot fall behind in terms of box office, and it must be launched in the mainland.

It is indeed great to have a box office of several hundred million in North America, but if it is not done in the base camp, it will always lack the sense of legitimacy.

So after having a movie that competes for awards, we have to have another movie that mainly hits the box office in the Mainland.

As the saying goes, both hands must be grasped and both hands must be strong!

Lu Pingan currently has "Kung Fu Panda" in production. There is no rush for this movie. It will take a year or two to complete the movie.

In addition to Panda, "Initial D" also has movies for Yan Danchen. These are all projects of a normal nature.

The box office and awards won't be very eye-catching, and it won't add much to Lu Ping An.

More of it is just a bonus for the actors.

This kind of project serves as a transition, just shoot and play occasionally.

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 shock the world?

"Wonderful Night 2" is certainly not.

Whether or not a mainland version of "Amazing Night 2" will be released depends on the overseas box office performance of "Amazing 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 Ping'an soon had the answer.

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

By then 3D should not be uncommon in mainland China, and IMAX will bring a new wave of movie viewing experience.

Everyone is watching a 3D movie. Wouldn’t it be more fun if Lu Ping An had a giant screen 3D movie?

As the saying goes, I have what others don't have, and I have the advantage of what others have.

Xingchen Film and Television is always 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 open a hole under the Pacific Ocean.