Japanese big things

"Nakamura-san, I think you can consider it. Although the Berlin Film Festival is quite influential, it is still inferior to the Cannes Film Festival in the world..."

After coming out of the coffee shop, Fukawa Eihiro left with Nakamura Masahiro and Mukai Yosuke. While walking slowly, he explained to Nakamura Masahiro.

"Because Lucero is a film selection committee member of the Cannes Film Festival, I have contacted him twice...So, he asked me to invite you to come out to discuss, and he wants to invite you to attend the Cannes Film Festival in the future."

Masahiro Nakamura strolled down the street, listening to Fukawa Eihiro's narration, without any change in his expression on his unsmiling face.

"This is a poaching move..."

On the other hand, Yosuke Mukai showed a thoughtful look on his face and commented with a firm tone: "Nakamura-san just won the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival, and the Cannes Film Festival came to poach people."

"They are all similar. The three major film festivals in Europe all do this privately. Today the Cannes Film Festival can poach the Berlin Film Festival, and tomorrow the Berlin Film Festival can poach the Cannes Film Festival..."

Fukawa Eihiro smiled and said with an experienced tone: "After all, for a film festival, supervision that can produce excellent films is very important. Especially talented new supervisors, they will not let it go easily."

"It would be even better if you can train your direct supervisor. Just imagine, if the new supervisor you train becomes a world-renowned supervisor, the influence of the film festival will also benefit from it."

"That's what you said..."

Mukai Yosuke was persuaded by Fukawa Eihiro's methodical approach and nodded in agreement: "It's like Director Hirokazu Kore-eda. When you mention him, it's easy to think of the Cannes Film Festival."

Kore-eda Hirokazu is probably the so-called direct supervisor of the Cannes Film Festival, and he has a strong Cannes Film Festival label on him.

Although they will also participate in other film festivals, they usually give priority to the Cannes Film Festival, leaving the public with the impression that they are directors who have won awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

"By the way, Nakamura-san, how is the sale of the movie rights going?"

With a slightly curious tone, Fukawa Eihi asked Nakamura Masahiro with great interest: "If you win the Silver Bear Award, the copyright fee should increase a lot..."

Generally speaking, as long as a participating film can be shortlisted for a film festival, it means that there will be film companies interested in purchasing it. As for the price, it is impossible to say for sure.

After all, factors such as the size of the film market in the country where the film company belongs, the audience of the film and whether it has won awards will also affect the rise and fall of the price of film copyright sales.

Because he was sure to win an award at the Berlin Film Festival, Nakamura Masahiro was not in a hurry to sell the film. Instead, he waited for the award results to come out before actively communicating with various film studios.

With the blessing of the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival, the selling price of film copyrights has indeed increased a lot: as long as Masahiro Nakamura proposes it, film producers dare not bargain too much because there are so many competitors.

"It has indeed increased a lot..."

Nakamura Masahiro nodded slightly and replied in the affirmative: "After all, it is a film that won the Silver Bear Award. There is no way the price will not change."

"If I win the Silver Bear Award and the price remains the same, then I won the Silver Bear Award in vain."

Yosuke Mukai also laughed and said in agreement: "If that were the case, not many people would be willing to attend the Berlin Film Festival."

In addition to participating in competitions for awards, film festivals can also increase the influence of films. In addition, film festivals are essentially a film trading market.

Film producers from all over the world gather here to purchase film rights, seek cooperation, attract investment, etc.

"Nakamura-san, when are you going to go back?"

After a few words, Fukawa Eihiro raised another question. The Berlin Film Festival was over, and they should prepare to return to Japan.

"Mukai-san, when did you buy the ticket?"

Because Masahiro Nakamura was busy communicating with various film studios about the price of the film copyright, Yosuke Mukai was responsible for purchasing the air tickets.

"On the night of March 2nd, didn't you say that there were still a few small places where the copyrights had not been sold?"

Yosuke Mukai didn't hesitate at all and answered directly: "I just thought that you might need a few more days, so I postponed it for a few more days."

"Then we may have to go back first..."

A look of disappointment flashed across Fukawa Eihi's face, and he sighed: "Horikita Maki, Kora Kengo and I bought the tickets on the morning of the 28th."

I originally wanted to go back with Nakamura Masahiro and the others, but because of the film sales, Nakamura Masahiro had to be delayed for a few more days. Obviously, we couldn't go back together.

"Fukawa-san, all your films have been sold out?"

Mukai Yosuke turned to look at Fukawa Eiyo and asked with burning eyes: "The efficiency is too fast."

"My film won't compete for awards. As long as it can be sold, I don't think so much..."

Fukawa Eihi curled his lips and sighed: "If my film can win a Silver Bear Award, I will definitely increase the price."

Because he did not participate in the competition for Berlin Film Festival awards, Fukawa Eihiro's works do not have much room for price increases.

Therefore, after simple communication, Fukawa Eihiro's works were quickly sold to various interested film producers.

On the contrary, the process of selling copyrights for Nakamura Masahiro is much more complicated. However, there is nothing you can do about it. Who would think that the money is too much?

"By the way, Nakamura-san, how much did you sell for approximately?"

Although he knew that this question involved secrets, Fukawa Eihiro couldn't help but ask it.

"Is there 5 million? If you win the Silver Bear Award, it should be this amount."

Although Ehiro Fukawa's guess is not accurate, it is still close to ten. After all, they are all colleagues in the film industry, and they still have basic judgment skills.

"Absolutely...if we sell those small places, we can get more than 6 million yuan."

Nakamura Masahiro made a slight mental estimate and gave a rough figure. If those small places were not included, it would only be more than 5 million.

The remaining few small places are some countries in South America and the Middle East. Although the population is not small, the labels of art films and Asians destined to a small market.

Fortunately, the popularity of Japanese and Korean culture has created a large local audience, so there are also film producers who are interested in the film "One Long Day".

As for the European region, after consideration and selection by Masahiro Nakamura, "A Long Day" was sold to the well-known literary and art film company Wild Bunch.

This distribution giant has a deep cooperation with the Cannes Film Festival. Its business mainly focuses on the field of literary films and has great influence in most European countries.

Although the price offered by Wild Bunch Company is not the highest, its bid of 4.36 million is considered very sincere.

In addition, its distribution resources are not comparable to those of small companies. It is no exaggeration to say that as long as Wild Bunch is willing to support it, "A Long Day" can be released on the screens of most European countries.

Finally, the relationship between Wild Bunch Company and the Cannes Film Festival is also something Nakamura Masahiro considers. Although it seems that he is still far away from the Cannes Film Festival, he may be related one day.

When that time comes, Wild Bunch's relationship with the Cannes Film Festival comes in handy: not to mention the awards, it's also great to help build momentum.

The U.S. copyright was sold to the famous Miramax, with 1.3 million paid directly in full. Although Miramax has a somewhat bad reputation in the East, they still have a reputation at the Berlin Film Festival.

"I'm so envious..."

Ehiro Fukawa expressed his sincere feelings of envy. His film sold only about one million, which is a world of difference compared to "One Long Day".

"It's okay, Fukawa-san, you can surpass Nakamura-san next year."

I don’t know if Mukai Yosuke is too big-hearted. Although he spoke with words of comfort, Fukawa Eihi felt as if an arrow had been shot in the knee.

If others don't know it, doesn't he himself know it? It's also supervised by a newcomer. Although "White Night Walk" is famous, its reputation is far less than "One Long Day".

How can the so-called "exceed" be so easy? By the time he gets the award, Masahiro Nakamura may already be a famous director all over the world.

"Fukawa-san, it's getting late. Let's have dinner together?"

Noticing that Fukawa Eihi's face was not very good, Nakamura Masahiro promptly changed the topic: At this point, it is time to consider eating.

"Forget it, we'll make an appointment next time."

After hesitating for two seconds, Fukawa Eihiro shook his head decisively. He said in a thoughtful tone: "I will pack up and go back to Japan soon. Here in Berlin, I also want to visit some seniors."

"Okay, let's meet again when we have the chance."

Nakamura Masahiro doesn't worry about this issue. Anyway, eating is just a trivial matter. After returning to Japan, there will be plenty of opportunities to get together again.

"Fukagawa-san, let's meet again if we have the chance."

Mukai Yosuke also nodded towards Fukawa Eihi, with a look of sadness on his calm face. Although the contact time was short, Fukawa Eihi made people feel quite comfortable.

The intersection separated, and Nakamura Masahiro and Mukai Yosuke continued to walk forward. A gust of breeze blew in their faces, and the coldness was biting, making them shiver in unison.

Especially Mukai Yosuke, his whole body was shaking, as if he was in a cold storage. The trembling appearance seemed abnormal at first glance.

"Mukai-san, what are you..."

Noticing the bit of transparent liquid flowing out of Mukai Yosuke's nose, Nakamura Masahiro couldn't help but frowned and couldn't help but ask: "Do you have a cold?"

"Well?"

After being stunned for two seconds, Yosuke Mukai reacted belatedly. He took out a tissue, wiped it vigorously, and then sniffed.

"I probably caught a cold accidentally. The temperature here in Berlin is a bit low."