I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 334 332 Green plums cooked in wine and discussing heroes

Chapter 334 332. Green Plum Boiled in Wine and Discussing Heroes

"be honest."

Perhaps because of the evening rush hour, the traffic flow was a bit slow and I felt bored. Wang Sicong said:

“After participating in this award once, I never want to come again.”

"Why?"

Xu Xin came back to his senses and asked.

"Because... I can't feel the professionalism."

Wang Sicong shook his head:

"Good guys, who's award ceremony is like this? As soon as you get on stage, there is a group of people cheering. It's really about dividing the pork and trying to win everyone the award. When you won the award, Lao Lang and I said in the audience. Just say Forget about getting a participation award in the future. When all the films come in, without talking about anything else, one person will go on stage and walk around first, wouldn’t it be better to give everyone a piece of meat to hold first? "

"Then the Huabiao Award will really be ruined."

"What's the difference between now and the bad streets?"

Wang Sicong became increasingly speechless:

"I'm not a fan of foreigners, but look at the three major European awards, or the Golden Globe Awards, Oscars, etc. Although there are occasional disputes, which award-winning film did not come from the army?... Let's not mention anything else. , Lao Xu, that golden camera of yours, didn’t you also beat the directors of more than a dozen films to stand out? The less meat, the better. The more meat, the cheaper. It really doesn’t matter whether you win this award or not.”

Lang Lang also nodded after listening to his words:

"I feel the same. Really... I didn't expect that this documentary of mine would be shortlisted. And those science and education films... To be honest, when I was bored two days ago, I just watched "Sow" "Postpartum Care"... I'm really afraid that it will be included in the 14th edition. Think about it, the three award presenters took out envelopes: Ahem, the program that won the Outstanding Scientific and Educational Film is - "Postpartum Care of Sows"... …”

"Hahahahaha..."

Everyone in the car, including Cheng Hu who was driving, laughed out loud.

Lang Lang said happily:

"It's outrageous... After all, it is one of the top three movies in the country. How can we guarantee its authority in the future?"

"Then what authority do domestic awards have? You tell me."

Wang Sicong laughed and shook his head:

"After the separation of Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers, the Hundred Flowers Award is to put it bluntly, whoever the audience likes can win it. The Golden Rooster Award is to learn from each other's strengths and complement each other's weaknesses. In terms of awards, it is like the Huabiao Award and lays a double-yolked egg. It's common for two movies to be crowned emperor and queen at the same time. ...Oh, yes, there is also a Golden Eagle Award, but that was created by Hunan TV themselves. I don’t believe they are not biased. Tell me, are there any other authoritative awards in China?”

"Magnolia? Feitian?"

"...That's a TV show."

"Actually, in my heart, the status of the Golden Horse is greater than that of the Golden Statue... But you want to talk about awards from the Mainland..."

Jay Chou shook his head slightly:

"I think the biggest drawback is not about authority or division of meat, but the timing of the event. It's only once every two years. Come on, I don't care if "Secret" wins or not this time. It was a movie made two years ago anyway. You It doesn't matter to me whether you give me an award or not. It's mainly once every two years, and the time span is too long. Don't you think so?"

"Yes. I think so too...two years is really too long. Just like this year...let's not talk about the Huabiao Award, let's talk about the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers in October. Lao Xu, " "The Wind" has to compete with "The Great Cause", right?"

"……Um."

"And "Secret" is also on Baihua's shortlist?"

"Um."

"Then you still have to compete with the movie made by Xi Film Studio, which won the Rome Film Festival Award and had a box office explosion? What's the name of that movie?"

""beginning of spring"."

"Yes, it's "The Beginning of Spring". I actually think that movie is quite good... Also, "The Wind" has to compete with "The Assembly", and there's also the movie that Huayi praised Zhou Xun last year... It's called... uh... "Li Mi's Conjecture"? Is that that one? Add the two years of movies together, let's compete for one, two, and three. Raising Gu?"

The eldest young master was speechless:

"A film festival has to make selections every two years... How do you do this? Not to mention... I'll be honest. There is no other film that can be selected as the best movie this year except "The Day". "The Wind" The photo is so beautiful, do you think it’s a loss?”

"well……"

When he said this, Xu Xin couldn't help but sigh.

Because Wang Sicong told the truth.

The deadline for the Huabiao Award is the earliest among the three major awards.

So this year's "The Wind" didn't catch up.

But the deadlines for Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers were later, and "The Wind" was sent after the editing was completed.

Successfully shortlisted.

The Golden Rooster Award is No. 28.

He wants to participate in this award.

After much deliberation, the films that may be in the running are still the same as today.

There is no way, the movies from 2 years are accumulated together.

It's lively, but it's not fair to many movies.

Or from the side, this may be the main reason why golden chickens particularly like double yolk eggs.

Two years of movies were squeezed together, and they all ran into each other... What do you think we should do?

If double yolk eggs are not used, then some movies will inevitably start to adjust their release times in order to win awards.

For example, if there is no prize in the first year, then you will not participate. You will wait until there is a prize in the second year.

At that time, there may be a strange phenomenon of good and bad year after year.

So from this point of view, it makes sense that Golden Rooster likes double-yolked eggs, and Baihua started letting the audience vote for their favorite movies.

As for why it needs to be held every two years...

In fact, Xu Xin didn't understand it either.

Can't figure it out.

He thought simply, get the first one first and then talk.

And he definitely has a chance this year.

On the one hand, Xiying Film Studio has been active in this area, and on the other hand... Wang Sicong's words are right. "The Great Cause" is definitely the best picture, but for the same reason, according to various sources, it has no ability to be nominated for the best male and female lead.

The only award besides Best Picture was Best Director...

But that doesn't matter.

He would also accept it if he first gave his wife a golden rooster or a shadow of a hundred flowers and then came back.

Because so far this year, I have not encountered a domestic film that is more successful than "The Wind".

The most important thing is that this so-called ability to fight also includes acting skills.

So his inner expectations are actually quite high.

And this is one of the strengths of movies released that year.

But similarly, the challenges he faces are Zhou Xun in "Li Mi's Conjecture" and Jiang Wenli, who won the best actress at the Rome Film Festival in "The Beginning of Spring".

This was a headache for him.

As for the best director...it's just people like Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige, and Cao Baoping.

He is not afraid of wearing shoes when he is barefoot. You will only know if you have been beaten or not.

As for the Golden Horse and the Golden Statue...the Golden Horse was shortlisted in October and only started in December. And the golden statue won’t be until next year.

The current prospects of "The Wind" can be said to be optimistic or not optimistic.

It seems to be surrounded by flowers, but at any time you may face the sense of failure.

It’s really hard to say.

While he was thinking, he heard Wang Sicong's words:

"So I think that since we have this kind of award, the first thing is to ensure that it is held once a year. The second thing is that there must be no such double yolk eggs or points of dividing the pork. The third point, and the most important point, is that it must be You have to...let a hundred flowers bloom."

"What, why don't you let the main theme play in the future?"

Lang Lang's words were met with Wang Sicong's shaking head:

"That's not true. Even the Oscars can't escape this aspect... I mean you can cater to some things, but at least ensure... 80% fairness, right? Just give one award to one, this kind of thousand Only films produced by thousands of troops can be considered convincing. Otherwise, they are compromising on popularity and trying to take care of everyone... In the end, this kind of award cannot even guarantee its authority, and the audience will not recognize it."

Xu Xin tilted his head:

"What are you doing? Want to do a film festival?"

"...?"

Wang Sicong was stunned.

Then I saw Xu Xin frowning when he said this.

Followed by Lang Lang...

And finally, Jay Chou said:

"Eh? Ah Xin, what you said...it seems that Xiying Studio can organize a film festival?"

"yes!"

Big Pharaoh slapped his thigh.

"The qualifications of Xiying Studio are enough to hold a film festival, right? Among other things, the judges are looking for people like Director Zhang who have come from Xiying Studio. These great directors must have their own pursuit of art, right? They selected Movies can at least convince the public! And they also have enough reputation...not to mention professionalism. So, it seems okay? Lao Xu, what do you think of this idea? "

In fact, he doesn't need to ask.

The moment Xu Xin frowned, he had already thought of this possibility.

Just like he said.

In terms of qualifications, Xiying Studio is definitely enough.

Even including the judges is enough.

There is absolutely no shortage of good filmmakers in China.

Definitely.

Moreover, he may have more on his mind.

After confirming the possibility of holding a film festival at Xiying Film Studio, he unconsciously thought of more extension possibilities.

For example... Uncle Zhang told himself that Xi'an should vigorously develop the tourist city.

The construction and development of Datang Cultural 5A scenic spots such as the Tang Dynasty Furong Garden in Xi'an.

Another example is Shaanxi’s Thousand-Year Cultural Tourism Project.

Even... if this film festival can really be launched, what kind of status improvement will it bring to myself.

If we can really create a very professional and well-recognized film festival.

The first is that it can be like the small French city of Cannes. The film festival can attract many tourists every year for one month, not to mention driving the economy, just talking about popularity... it can be combined with the culture of the northwest. together. Form a force that cannot be ignored!

Second, among this force that cannot be ignored, actors, directors, or a series of workers from the entire northwest circle can rise to the top just like building tall buildings from the ground up.

Although this statement has a bit of a "standing on top of the mountain" meaning.

But why can’t we in the Northwest Circle do what you in the Beijing Circle can do?

Third... Xiying Studio holds a film festival, isn't it just a matter of fact? What is the slogan of Xiying Studio? "Chinese movies go to the world from here!". And if he succeeds, he will not mention it himself, but just push his sister to the position of spokesperson... Isn't it easy to realize her inexplicable "big boss dream"?

Fourth, the more authoritative this film festival is, the more important it will be to people in the entire film and television industry. Just like the Oscars, Oscar winners and ordinary actors are not the same gold. Of course, this has to put aside the so-called "Oscar winner's curse". Just talking about the gold content, if you want to improve your status, you must plate a layer of gold in the northwest circle...

Just like what Wang Sicong said. You don’t need to be 100% professional…just 80%.

Take the remaining 20% and give an example: if you study Oscar, the price of a script for an Oscar-level screenwriter is in the millions of dollars. If you want to make money, you have to come and worship the mountain. As for worshiping the top of the mountain, if you don’t show some sincerity to suppress the bottom of the box... then will it work?

Invisibly, aren’t the film resources in the northwest region becoming more and more abundant?

Year after year, as long as it can be maintained, the voice of the entire northwest circle will become more and more important in the circle, and the entire entertainment industry is likely to move to the west... Xi'an will take off directly, and Xiying Film Factory will directly take off. Take off, people in the entire northwest circle take off directly.

And when the time comes, I will carry this flag...

Well, why isn’t it a very impressive stroke? ?

but……

As his thoughts slowly diverged, and after he thought clearly about the various pros and cons along this line, he understood... This idea had to be hidden for a while.

At least it's not the right time to take it out yet.

You have to ask why...

It can only be said that he is too weak now.

A common man is not guilty of carrying a jade.

not the right time yet.

So, after thinking for a while, he shook his head:

"Now is not the time to think about this...it's too early."

Wang Sicong was stunned.

His eyes moved as if he thought of something, and he nodded:

"Yeah. That's right too~"

…

The dinner standard at the State Guesthouse was pretty good.

Compared with the formal ceremony, this dinner was a bit like a wedding scene.

There is no talk of changing cups.

The most important thing in this situation is communication.

Even when drinking, everyone will be very restrained. The most important thing is to keep in touch with each other "feelings". They are all peers. Although there is a hierarchy, this dinner can be weakened to the greatest extent.

There were also people who did not come to participate, such as Zhou Xunchi and Wu Yusen.

I don’t know if it’s because I really don’t like to socialize, or if it’s something else.

Xu Xin originally wanted to make friends with his idol, but he didn't find him there.

So I didn’t make friends.

But he kept being befriended.

But he didn't feel that Liang Binning's so-called "I wish I could eat you" was so brutal.

In fact, you can understand it if you think about it.

No matter how good the Huabiao Award is, it is not a pheasant award. Even if actors who can play the main theme of the movie are seeking career opportunities, they cannot be said to be like those who do everything possible to get ahead, looking for opportunities in every possible way.

Including Zhang Xuan, everyone at the dinner mostly came to talk, chat, leave each other's contact information, and then left politely.

And if Xu Xin is the most popular, then the second most popular among these four people is actually Wang Sicong...

Even Jay Chou had to step aside.

The title of "Mr. Wang" has never stopped.

Wang Sicong seems to have become the first choice for many producers to make friends...

The eldest young master also gave me face.

After all, I came here to experience the red carpet to gain some exposure, and I carry the labels of Lao Xu and Lao Lang, so I came politely and left politely.

Then when no one is around, the first thing he says is:

"I'm going to get a new number tomorrow, and then hire an assistant. No...it makes my head hurt to save the phone number."

"Where have you been?"

Lang Lang rolled his eyes and pointed not far away:

"Look at Mr. Xu."

Hearing this, Wang Sicong turned his head and glanced at Xu Xin.

I saw him being surrounded by a few unfamiliar strangers.

"What do those people do?"

"I don't know. But this is the third wave."

Lang Lang shrugged as he threw several small tomatoes into his mouth one by one:

"This group of people came here just after chatting with Chen Kaige. I guess... they should be investors or the like? Lao Xu is now a chicken that can lay golden eggs, and he is a hot potato in the eyes of this group of people. cake."

"Tsk~"

Hearing this, Wang Sicong said with some emotion:

"Are you all waiting to eat the eggs laid by Lao Xu?"

"Who says it isn't?"

…

"Director Xu, let's make an agreement right now. When you get to the Magic City, you will definitely contact me, but you have to let me fulfill my friendship as a landlord~"

"Mr. Xue is too polite. When I get there after the National Day, I won't bother Mr. Xue."

After shaking hands with the last middle-aged man and saying goodbye, Xu Xin returned to his seat with a thirsty mouth and took a big drink of water from his teacup.

"Who is it? Have you been chatting for so long?"

Hearing Wang Sicong's words, Xu Xin lowered his voice:

"A person from the distribution department of Shanghai Film Studio. One of the investors in "Assembly". His surname is Xue, and his name is Xue Haifeng. Where are they?"

"I met someone from the music industry over there...Don't they make cartoons at the Shanghai Film Studio?"

"That information you have is several years old."

Xu Xin shook his head, with some emotion on his face:

"They have joined forces with China Merchants and Minsheng to set up an internal distribution company. I wouldn't know it if I didn't talk about it. I was really surprised when I talked about it.

Not to mention "Assembly Number", "Great Cause" is also theirs. The first and second episodes of "Red Cliff", including "Painted Skin" and last year's popular "Love Call Transfer" are all theirs...

And their relationship with Wang Jiawei is also good. "Lust, Caution", "Blueberry Nights", "Tokyo Trial" and so on all have their shadow... "

"..."

Wang Sicong's eyes widened in surprise:

"So powerful?... Are you really going to make a fortune just by keeping silent? I always thought that Shanghai Film Studio was dead. From what you put it... they are much better than West Film Studio in this regard."

"I guess it's also because of the impact of those things back then, and it's painful, right? I asked just now, they are mainly focused on investment... but I heard an idea."

"What?"

"I'm not the only one who thinks that film and television resources are too concentrated in Beijing... they also think so. So, when we were chatting there just now, we asked if Shanghai Film Studio has no intention of making movies by itself? They are now The purpose is to keep an eye on the new generation of directors, and I didn’t know where I found out that Yang Mi was negotiating with the starting point website for reading novels about the copyright of several books, and asked if she needed help..."

"..."

The eldest young master was silent, listening to Xu Xin sigh:

"well……"

"how?"

"It's just envy, jealousy, and hate."

"...Xiying Studio?"

"Um."

Xu Xin nodded:

"I don't know if we are one of the six brothers. Does the factory know that the old brother is so prosperous now... Although the scenery is not obvious, the energy is really scary. You need money, you need connections, you need connections .Will they be jealous when they find out..."

Wang Sicong thought for a while and showed a strange expression:

"I guess the back molars are all broken, right?"

"It's really scary. I thought that what Xi Film Studio had in hand was good enough, but compared with others... Xi Film Studio is like an antique from the last century. Shanghai Film Studio now wants money. Money requires connections and connections. And the career prospects are well planned, and my eyes have been set on these post-90s who are starting to grow up one after another. I will go to Shanghai in October to meet them again. It is said that they have I have a lot of good scripts..."

"Why do you want to change the mountain top?"

Wang Sicong was a little puzzled.

But after Xu Xin heard this, he shook his head very simply:

"That's not the case. To paraphrase the lines in "The Wind", people who pursue Qin Muchu will not end well. Besides... its idea of only focusing on making a fortune is obviously more commercial than artistic. I went, It’s the icing on the cake. But when I’m at Xiying Studio, I just provide help in times of need. The concept is different. But..."

"but?"

"At present, everyone's interests are the same."

Benefit……

Wang Sicong rolled his eyes and asked in a low voice:

"Beijing Circle?"

"Um."

Xu Xin nodded and lowered his voice again:

"The resources in the Beijing area are too concentrated. If this continues, not to mention the northwest area, the Shanghai Film Studio can only be regarded as a profitable company at best. Since they are also working on scripts, it means...

No matter what they are doing now, at least the "old and young" people from Shanghai Film Studio are still there...I guess the people from other places are similar. Everyone knows that Beijing Circle makes money, controls most of the resources, and acts too domineeringly.

The benefits are exclusive to one person, but they are always leftovers to others, and everyone wants to share them. So in this regard, before the dominance of this one company is eliminated, everyone should be able to stand in the same boat...but we still have to see how to talk about it. "

Wang Sicong thought for a while, subconsciously leaned closer to Xu Xin, covered his mouth with his hand, and said in Xu Xin's ear in an ambiguous-looking posture:

"If you say that, I actually think it makes sense."

"Why?"

"If you think about it, Xiying Film Studio is actually not conservative in its ideas. After getting in touch with them, including the content of our chats, I feel that they are a bit like "patriotic" scholars. What they want is not how much money the movie makes, but how much money it makes. To restore the status of Xiying Film Studio that dominated the country. You have to look at it from the perspective of artistic pursuit."

"...Well, what next?"

"Shanghai Film Studio makes me feel like a "patriotic" businessman. Like scholars, everyone wants to overthrow the evil old society. But unlike the scholars' idea of self-cultivation and governing the country, what they want more is for the people to live and work in peace and contentment, and then An Ansheng is doing his own business.

There is no conflict between the two sides. Xi Film Studio wants to regain its influence, while Shanghai Film Studio wants to expand its business... At least for the time being, this can be thought of as such. You are both right. It is indeed not good for one family to be the only one, as it will become a stagnant water. If it could divide the world into three parts, if nothing else, it would at least allow a hundred flowers to bloom. "

"..."

Xu Xin was silent and surprised, and then his brows slowly wrinkled, turning into thoughts.

But Wang Sicong just shrugged, picked up the teacup and moistened his throat.

After about ten seconds, Xu Xin suddenly saw Xu Xin covering his left arm with his right hand and squeezing...

"What's wrong? Feeling sick of your heart?"

Feeling the concern from the eldest young master, Xu Xin shook his head:

"without."

"...Then why are you pinching your arm when you have nothing to do?"

"Because I think Shanghai Film Studio's idea is quite right."

"?"

Looking at his confused friends, Xu Xin pinched his arms and murmured:

"You are born in the 1990s... It seems that I have to bet my future on the new era."