Chapter 876 Box office performance must be considered
If these elements can be delivered in the form of a movie, they will definitely attract the attention of global audiences.
“We can try to shoot some Chinese and foreign co-productions.”
Wei Lianlian made suggestions.
“This will not only increase our cultural output, but also make use of their technology and resources.”
"This is a good idea."
Lin Gao nodded in agreement.
“But the premise is that we must have the right to speak.”
“Cultural export cannot become cultural compromise.”
Lin Gao knows very well that Chinese and foreign co-productions The difficulty lies in how to balance the cultural differences between the two parties.
If it is not handled well, it can easily lead to the film losing its characteristics and becoming a different image.
“We need to find a suitable partner.”
“It not only respects our culture, but also provides technical support for the film.”
Lin Gao’s thinking is very clear .
He is not in a hurry for success, but hopes that through step-by-step efforts, Chinese-language films will gradually gain a foothold in the international market.
After the meeting, Lin Gao stood at the door of the conference room and took a deep breath.
He knew that this road would be full of challenges.
But he also knew that he had already taken the first step.
The next step is to rely on the efforts of him and the entire team to go international step by step.
A few days later, Lin Gao decided to go to the United States to personally negotiate with several interested film companies.
On the last night before departure, Lin Gao sat in his office, thinking alone.
There are several cooperation drafts on the table.
He looked through it over and over again, trying to find the most suitable partner.
Wei pushed the door open and walked in.
"Director Lin, do you really plan to discuss these cooperations in person?"
she asked worriedly.
Lin Gao looked up at her and smiled slightly.
“Yes.”
“This is what I have to do.”
“If you don’t do these things in person, you will always feel uneasy.”
Wei nodded repeatedly.
She knew Lin Gao’s determination and understood his persistence.
"Okay, I will follow you all the way."
"Let's go to the United States together."
Lin Gao chuckled and nodded in agreement.
"Thank you, it's been a lot of hard work along the way."
The next morning, Lin Gao and Wei Lianlian boarded a flight to the United States.
The plane flies smoothly at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
Lin Gao looked at the clouds outside the window, his heart full of expectation.
He knew that this trip to the United States would be a key step for him to enter the international market.
No matter what the outcome is, he will do his best to obtain the most favorable conditions for Chinese-language films.
After more than ten hours of flying, Lin Gao and his party finally arrived in Los Angeles.
This is the center of global movies, and the light of Hollywood attracts countless filmmakers.
Lin Gao stood on the streets of Los Angeles and took a deep breath.
He knew that he was about to have an important conversation.
Not only for his own film career, but also for his dream of taking Chinese-language films internationally.
This time, Lin Gao will bring his cultural confidence to face the world's top film companies.
The sun is shining brightly in Los Angeles, and the blue sky reflects the movie capital.
Lin Gao stood in front of the window of the hotel room. In the distance were the famous Hollywood Hills and the iconic Hollywood sign.
This is his first time coming to the city as a director.
Today, he will have important cooperation negotiations with several top Hollywood film companies. Wei Lianlian walked in and handed him a piece of information.
"Director Lin, this is the background information of the companies we are going to meet today."
Lin Gao took the information and glanced at the words above.
He was fully prepared for today's negotiations, but he still maintained his usual calmness and rigor.
"Has the negotiation timetable been arranged?"
Lin Gao asked while reading the information.
Wei nodded repeatedly.
“Yes, let’s meet with Paramount this morning and then talk to Universal Pictures in the afternoon.”
Lin Gao put down the information in his hand, turned around, walked to the clothes rack, and picked up a piece Black blazer.
"Okay, the timing is good."
He lowered his head and straightened his collar, and then walked towards the door.
The streets of Los Angeles are busy with traffic, and the sun shines in through the car windows. Lin Gao's face looks particularly calm in the light and shadow.
He knows that today's negotiation is not only for his personal career, but also for Chinese-language films to truly go global.
Ten minutes later, Lin Gao and his party arrived at the headquarters building of Paramount Company.
This long-established film company has produced countless classic films, and today, they have taken a fancy to Lin Gao's talent and box office appeal and want to cooperate with him.
Lin Gao and Wei Lianlian stopped in front of the building for a while, and then walked into the door.
Under the guidance of the front desk, they quickly arrived at the conference room.
Several senior managers of Paramount were already waiting here. They stood up and shook hands with Lin Gao.
"Director Lin, nice to meet you."
The person in charge of Paramount said with a smile, with some respect in his eyes.
Lin Gao nodded and smiled, and after a few words of greeting, the two parties went directly to the topic.
“We are very interested in your movie.”
The person in charge said straight to the point.
“Especially your discussion on the relationship between future technology and human beings, which is very attractive in the international market.”
Lin Gao smiled and listened quietly to the other party's comments.
He knows that the key to negotiation is not what the other party says, but how he responds.
“We hope to cooperate with you to shoot a science fiction blockbuster for the global market.”
“Of course, we are also willing to add more Chinese elements to the film.”
The person in charge of Paramount continued.
"But, you also know, Hollywood has its own market rules."
"We hope that the film can maintain global standards while incorporating some of the culture you want to express."
>Lin Gao nodded slightly.
He knows that this is a game between culture and business.
Hollywood does have its own market rules. They prefer works that conform to the aesthetics of global audiences, and this aesthetic often does not fully conform to the characteristics of Chinese culture.
"I am very grateful to your company for trusting me."
Lin Gao said lightly.
“However, I hope that this cooperation can promote the global market while retaining the Chinese culture.”
His tone was calm, but every word was full of determination.
“I didn’t want this film to become a ‘compromise’ work.”
Lin Gao's words made the atmosphere in the conference room slightly tense.
Several Paramount executives looked at each other, obviously not expecting Lin Gao to be so outspoken.
“We understand Director Lin’s thoughts.”
The person in charge was silent for a moment, then smiled.
“However, in the global market, the tastes of the audience are diversified.”
"We must consider the box office performance."
Lin Gao looked at each other with deep eyes.
He knew that the other party was hinting that if he insisted on too many Chinese elements, it might affect the box office.
(End of this chapter)