Chapter 387 A grand event in the capital, a romance unique to Chinese people
National Conference Center.
The flowers are decorated with brocade and the strings are graceful.
This year’s Beijing International Film Festival has been organized in a special way because the big leaders have spoken out.
All major members of the organizing committees of the three major European film festivals, including the Busan Film Festival, Tokyo Film Festival and other international film festivals, were present.
Senior officials from the capital are also in place, as well as Long Propaganda Department, General Manager, China Film, Shanghai Film, West Film and other bosses.
Bosses from various film and television companies including Jiangdong Entertainment, Enlight Media, Huayi, Bona, etc. all attended.
In martial arts novels, this is when the heads of various sects gather together and hold a martial arts conference.
Even the masters from the Western Regions and foreigners have arrived.
Warner, Disney, Universal, Fox, Lionsgate.
Hundreds of senior executives from domestic and foreign film companies, including Zhou Yutang's old friend Bob, were also there.
People from all walks of life gathered in the capital. With such a luxurious lineup, it can be said to be a world-wide film event.
At the opening ceremony, the leader finished his speech and gave up the big stage to James Cameron, the famous director who had just been raging in the Chinese film market.
The recent big ship of Truck Driver has pierced the entire Chinese film industry, and its reputation has once again been shaken, and it has also attracted the attention of the giants in Hollywood.
The box office forecast of "Titanic" by a professional box office forecasting agency is 900 million. According to the current exchange rate, it is at least more than 100 million US dollars.
The Chinese film market is still developing, but its size has already attracted the attention of Hollywood.
After James Cameron finished speaking, Liu Tianwang, Zhang Ziyi, Fan Binbin and Xiaogangpao served as award guests respectively, presenting awards to Li Xuejian and Zhou Yutang.
The Beijing International Film Festival does not have awards to begin with. It is just a commendation from the Chinese film industry and the organizing committee, and the title of Outstanding Contributor to Film is awarded.
It means that he made outstanding contributions to Chinese films last year.
One old and one young complement each other.
Li Xuejian has a long history and reputation. He has appeared in many movies with the main theme, and he is well-deserved to win the award.
And Zhou Yutang has successively set box office records for Chinese movies, taking Chinese movies to another level.
When he took the stage, the voice from the audience obviously reached another peak.
Even people from several large foreign film and television companies frequently looked at him and talked about it.
Zhou Yutang hugged Teacher Fan politely and gently, feeling that the mature woman's charming eyes seemed to eat him to the bone.
Next up was the theatrical performance, "Phantom Imaging" produced by Vision Media and Crystal Stone Company, which was eye-catching.
This program uses digital imaging technology to create wonderful visual effects, perfectly combining film art and technology, bringing the ultimate sensory enjoyment of both reality and fantasy to the audience.
When the opening ceremony was over, Huang Xiaoming saw Zhou Yutang and gave him a loving hug first.
"Brother Xiao Ming, how was the filming of "Yue Fei"?"
"It will probably take some time. The program your company put on tonight looked really good."
Huang Xiaoming, like Zhou Yutang, also took a leave of absence from the crew, but he looked a bit haggard: "What a miserable loss. The rest is up to you, Yu Tang."
His "Everyman" was a complete failure. After the box office of 3.8 million on the first day of release, it went on to 2.1 million on the second day and only 1.5 million on the third day.
The box office has been declining.
The two families invested 30 million and lost all their money.
However, even if Huang Xiaoming has negative emotions, he will not pass them on to others.
Soon a leader-like smile appeared on his face again, which may also be a kind of peculiar personality charm.
"no way."
Zhou Yutang was also a little helpless: ""Border Storm" was also badly beaten."
The final box office of "Border Storm" was fixed at 308 million, which can be regarded as a shot in the arm for the current sluggish domestic movies.
This also made Chen Er, a new director, famous overnight.
Galloping Pony, the main controller behind it, is as famous as Jiangdong Entertainment, but in front of "Titanic", which has continued to rush towards the goal of 700 million or even higher, it seems a bit unsatisfactory.
"If "Search" is placed at the end of the month, I'm afraid it will also be affected."
Zhou Yutang chatted with Huang Xiaoming about movies.
Not long ago, Han Sanping also mentioned that "Titanic" applied for a key extension, but of course it was rejected.
In May, there will be another "Avengers" movie. Marvel's superhero universe layout has been completed, and it is also coveting the Chinese market.
This time it was a grand event, and several superhero actors such as Black Widow and Iron Man came over.
"Brother Xiao Ming, do you want to go watch "Xiu Chun Dao" together?"
"Is the finished film out?"
"Yeah, just finished."
Anyway, the opening ceremony was over and nothing happened, so Zhou Yutang simply took Huang Xiaoming back to the company.
There are some things to deal with, and the post-production of "Xiu Chun Dao" has finally been completed.
Lu Yang does have talent.
The first film he directed won an award in Busan, and the film "The Knife" was also very good.
The plot of the court and the rivers and lakes is rigorous, and every character in the film can be said to be sharp-edged.
Huang Xiaoming watched the finished film and said: "The overall atmosphere is very good, especially the scene where Shi Shi dances in the snow, it was really well shot."
"This section was cut by Director Zhou under his own supervision."
There was a little excitement in Lu Yang's smile.
Not only Huang Xiaoming praised it, but everyone who has watched the finished film thinks it is good.
Among them were Zhou Yutang, Tian Zhuangzhuang from the film school, and several teachers such as Xu Haofeng, who also gave a lot of opinions.
"Be careful of arrogance and impetuosity. You still have a long way to go."
Tian Zhuangzhuang was very optimistic about Lu Yang and did not praise him much. Instead, he taught him earnestly: "Work hard and continue to make progress. The future belongs to you."
The finished film of "Embroidered Spring Knife" has been submitted for review and is just waiting to be approved for public release.
Zhou Yutang asked the company's marketing department to start marketing planning.
An excellent movie requires not only good quality, but also marketing and publicity, so that more audiences can know about it.
All grand events such as the Beijing International Film Festival without exception have a very important purpose, which is to promote exchanges between filmmakers from all over the world.
After the opening ceremony, Han Sanping took Zhou Yutang to the director exchange meeting. Chen Kaige, Xiaogangpao and other famous directors in the country were all there.
After briefly saying hello, Zhou Yutang wanted to laugh a little while listening to the reporter interviewing the truck driver.
The reporter was a little confused and asked: "Do you think Tianchao's movies lack technology or content?"
The truck driver also mentioned Zhou Yutang: "I don't think Chinese movies lack anything. In my opinion, the world's largest film market, Chinese movies are first-rate, especially with outstanding filmmakers like Zhou Yutang, who have achieved a lot in Hollywood. good achievement."
"Of course, in addition to some cutting-edge technologies, there may be restrictions on shooting some subjects."
Face was given, but not fully given.
There was a lot of discussion below, but what the truck driver said was very direct, but also to the point.
China’s film and television review system is amazing. Many well-known directors have been blocked. Sometimes film creation is indeed subject to great restrictions.
"The leader wants to see you, please don't talk nonsense later."
Listening to Zhou Yutang's private complaints, Han Sanping was a little speechless and gave special instructions.
"Mr. Han, don't worry, I'm very stable."
Zhou Yutang patted his chest and assured.
"Xiao Zhou, do you have any suggestions for the development of Chinese movies?"
"Gradually implement the film rating system."
Zhou Yutang spoke loudly, causing the expressions of the leaders present to change slightly. However, they looked at each other and soon returned to normal. They said in a pleasant manner: "Xiao Zhou, someone has raised this matter internally, but The specific implementation still needs to be discussed at a meeting.”
The leader opened and closed his mouth and said a lot.
Start from the overall situation, don’t take too big steps, and make steady progress. In short, it should be well-founded and convincing.
Zhou Yutang nodded to express his understanding, and the leader's attitude was also very satisfactory.
Children can be taught!
Then, after more than ten minutes of ideological education, he said a little bit: "The movie you make will definitely have some support in terms of subject matter and censorship, but it can't be too excessive. There is a certain degree, you Be in control”
"oh?"
Zhou Yutang's heart moved slightly.
The leader patted Zhou Yutang on the shoulder: "Xiao Zhou, your contribution is seen by the superiors. With the introduction of the new Sino-US film agreement, everyone's life will be very difficult, but only with pressure can you be motivated. I hope you can If you can continue to work hard and make progress, if you have any ideas in the future, you can boldly put them forward."
certainly.
It's one thing for you to bring it up.
Whether it can be implemented is another matter.
After all, China has its own national conditions and the system is here.
However, Zhou Yutang was very satisfied with this result.
Zhou Yutang and Xu Ke have met several times, and they had exchanges in Berlin this year.
After finishing "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", Xu Ke started to prepare for the second part of Huayi's Dee Renjie series, "The Dragon King of Shendu".
Xu Ke is a very strange person.
Specifically reflected in his forward thinking.
As early as nearly thirty years ago, he made the first fairy tale movie "New Shushan Swordsman".
Later, at the beginning of the century, he spent money to make "The Legend of Shushan", which featured weird and strange magic weapons and unconstrained special effects.
It's a pity that the box office and reputation of "The Legend of Shushan" at that time were not ideal, and it was only later that people gradually understood it.
Since then, Mr. Xu has been keen on combining 3D film technology with martial arts style. "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" is such an experimental work.
Zhou Yutang has watched Xu Ke's "The Legend of Shushan". Regardless of the story, the special effects were absolutely explosive back then.
The two of them were also talking about 3D special effects, and a smile broke out on Zhou Yutang's face: "Director Xu, we will communicate more in the future. I have some ideas that I want to talk to you about."
Xu Ke was slightly surprised: "Director Zhou, do you have plans for a 3D movie in the future?"
"There will be more special effects for "Now You See Me" this year."
Zhou Yutang smiled and shook hands with Tsui Hark: "Maybe I will have the opportunity to work with Director Xu in the future on a fairy tale movie."
"I'm always available."
Old Monster Xu's eyes lit up instantly.
Zhou Yutang spent money to build a special effects company for this reason.
Let's imagine.
With the sound of Li Chungang's sword, he once again entered the realm of sword immortals on land. Thousands of swords rained down, covering the sky and the sun. What a magnificent image it was.
Wang Xianzhi stood in Emperor Wu's city and ran across rivers and seas. His energy could cause the clouds in the sky to droop, and the waters of the four seas to stand.
If "In the Snow" does well in the future, it can be a TV series and a movie together.
Even, going further, among the gods, there are many myths and stories that can be explored, such as Yang Jian, Nezha, Jiang Ziya
Xianxia is also one of the types of science fiction stories about the future of China.
Flying with a sword, chasing the wind and the moon.
That is a romance unique to Chinese people.