Chapter 354 Another Road to the World
On the stage, Chen Linfeng, Zhang Yimou, Li An, and Luc Besson sat down one after another, followed by several directors, and some big bosses on official and business routes. .
For example, the CEO of Huaguo Film Overseas Promotion Company, Han Shanping of Huaying, the CEO of Meiliguo Film Market, the Chairman of International Film Producers, etc.
There are about ten people in total.
With so many big names here, the topic of discussion is of course huge: how Chinese films integrate with the world, or how to go global.
Foreign guests are basically used to how to speak on such occasions.
Similar to "emphasize the importance", "elaborate the meaning", "express appreciation", "thank you for your attention" and other clichés, they are said very fluently.
Relatively speaking, practitioners in the film industry will be more sincere and express their own opinions.
For the current industry, Sino-foreign co-production is still a model with good prospects.
Both Han Shanping and Li An mentioned this.
Han Shan has gained experience in co-productions with the mainland from Hong Kong and Taipei in the past few years. At least for now, this cooperation model has also produced some excellent film and television works.
Li An himself has resources from many countries and cooperates with many parties. For him, it is already a matter of course.
They are all supporters of the co-production model.
Zhang Yimou does not have fixed views, but he also has tendencies in this regard.
Remember that in his previous life, he used the co-production mode when filming "The Twelve Hairpins of Jinling", so it is completely normal to have this idea at this time.
When it was Chen Linfeng's turn to speak, he said directly and decisively, "I do not support the so-called 'co-production model'. This is not the path that Chinese films should take in the future."
Everyone was shocked.
After taking the lead, Chen Linfeng added, "At least it cannot be the co-production model envisioned by just a few people."
Here he was a little more tactful, "Sorry, I speak more directly, but That’s really my opinion.”
You might as well not add this sentence.
Liu Qianqian's heart was beating with fear as she looked down below. How exciting would it be?
She was a little worried that Xiao Chen would not offend others by speaking inappropriately.
However, in the eyes of others, especially the foreigners present, the director Chen, who speaks his mind directly, has his own charm.
Even domestic practitioners don’t think there is anything wrong with what Director Xiao Chen said.
After all, with this status, I am qualified to speak like this.
Chen Linfeng himself realized this as early as when he was helping others.
He understood that he could already express his opinions more.
As long as you don’t become an opinion leader and trigger a backlash from the masses.
At a higher level, you can relax and express your opinions.
Both the president of the association, the chairman of the board, and the executive president were all listening quietly to the opinions of well-known writers and great directors.
"Some people may ask, you, Xiao Chen, are now cooperating with Hollywood to film movies. Isn't this a co-production model?"
Yes, some people have indeed thought of this. The new project of Xiao Chen and Fang Long, There are obvious traces of Hollywood capital.
“Yes, this can be regarded as a kind of co-production, but I call it the 'Mainland-dominated model'.
Under this model, the Mainland, as the largest employer, controls In many important positions such as director, script, photography, and starring, Hollywood is an auxiliary, mainly providing distribution channels, and coaching processes such as preparation and production. "
Chen Linfeng paused, "Looking at the previous "Kung Fu". "The King", the director is from Hollywood, and the script has obvious European and American traces. Therefore, even with international superstars such as Fang Long and Jet Li, it failed to achieve the results it deserved."
Han Shanping frowned and said, "This is just a preliminary attempt. Subsequent co-productions will become more and more mature. What's wrong with using current foreign technologies and concepts to help domestic practitioners make progress?"
He At the same time, he also pointed out the problem in Chen Linfeng's previous words, "Xiao Chen, you have to consider the reality. You are a Golden Lion Award-winning director and an Oscar-winning screenwriter. You have a high reputation and strong financial capabilities.
You have the qualifications to ask others to obey you, but other companies do not have such conditions, so how can they get an advantageous position in cooperation? "
"Han? You are on to something." Chen Linfeng sighed, "Since we are cooperating with foreign countries, why do we have to go to Hollywood? Isn't it better to match our own conditions?
Just like when we came to Hong Kong and Taiwan. Cooperating with the mainland, Li Jiapo also cooperated with the mainland to film TV series. From their perspective, this is not a co-production model. ”
What did Han Shanping want to say.
Chen Linfeng did not give him a chance and continued, "If it is purely for the purpose of learning, then Mr. Han, the one you did before to send young mainland directors to Hollywood for further study, I think it is a very good strategy.
But co-production movies are different after all
Domestic movie fans and the film market are eager for good movies that suit them. Co-production movies made by foreign directors are destined to not meet the needs of our audience. .
If the movies we make are not in line with their tastes for a long time, the market will be dominated by foreign movies. To put it bluntly, Hollywood is not happy with this. ”
Jonathan Wolfe, president of the Beautiful Country Film Market, smiled awkwardly. That’s the truth. Don’t say it outright. Mr. Han's expression was a little serious, "So, what exactly does your so-called co-production mode look like?"
Chen Linfeng thought for a while and asked, "I don't know if Mr. Han is paying attention. "Police Incident"'s overseas box office? Popularity."
The domestic filmmakers below felt sour when they heard it. No matter what they said, they were all showing off Xiao Chen's advantages.
You are too showy.
"Yes," Chen Linfeng nodded, "but if companies like Huayi and Yinghuang hire stars from Southeast Asian countries to play supporting roles or even one of the protagonists when making a movie, can they take advantage of the situation? What about entering the film market in these countries?
It should be noted that the advantages are relative. Domestic companies may appear weak compared to Hollywood, but this is not necessarily true compared to them.
Southeast Asia is influenced by the Chinese cultural circle. They can naturally accept our way of thinking. It is not that difficult to open up markets in these places."
Chen Linfeng said here, he emphasized, "The key is to maintain the domestic market first and then rely on it. In the mainland market, entering the secondary market, gradually encroaching, and gradually moving up, this is called..."
"Rural areas surrounding cities?" Zhang Yimou picked up the topic thoughtfully.
"Director Zhang is right. I think this strategy of the teacher is also suitable for the development direction of domestic films. Chinese films are going global. Who said that only Europe and the United States are the world?"
< br> Chen Linfeng's eyes were filled with confidence, "What's more, as time goes by, the film industry gradually upgrades. After establishing a foothold in the secondary market, and with the gradual upgrading of the domestic market as a base, we know whether we can do it in the European and American world. How about a walk?”
The director of the film department interrupted at this time, “Hey, Xiao Chen, let’s take care of the present first and don’t think too far ahead.”
< br>He gave Chen Linfeng a vague wink.
Little Ancestor, even if you think so in your heart, don’t say it so obviously.
When Director Zhao heard the last part, he felt really nervous.
Although Xiao Chen's opinion sounds feasible, your ambition is too obvious, so how can we hide it?
He smiled, as if Xiao Chen’s words were not worth heeding, “Xiao Chen is still young after all and thinks too much. For now, he still needs to integrate into the world and learn from the advanced experience of the West.”< br>
Mr. Han also echoed, "What Director Zhao said is right. We have to walk step by step and not be too radical."
Everyone else breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this official from China was not so crazy. This was the China they were used to.
After this little episode, Chen Linfeng didn't speak much and just listened to others talking.
However, many filmmakers present were deeply impressed by Chen Linfeng's words.
After the entire event is over.
Liu Qianqian came over. She hugged Chen Linfeng and patted his back comfortingly.
"Xiao Feng, I think what you just said is right, don't worry about those people, they are too old-fashioned and don't listen to honest advice!"
As she said this, she started to get angry and defended her boyfriend.
When I read history books in the past, I didn’t understand what it felt like when loyal ministers made suggestions and then were told by a fatuous emperor that “the emperor refused to listen.”
Now I can see it with my own eyes on site.
These people are so stupid for not listening to Xiaofeng's advice.
Everyone deserves a shark!
Chen Linfeng is a little bit dumbfounded. His girlfriend is too simple and sometimes a little naive.
But he received this kind of dedication to himself.
Chen Linfeng chuckled and pushed the hair on the side of her face behind her ears, looking at the other person's raised cheeks.
“You really believe they didn’t listen.”
"Then we were having a good conversation, why didn't we continue?"
Liu Qianqian felt indignant.
At this time, Han Shanping approached and patted Chen Linfeng from behind,
"Xiao Chen, I have something to talk to you about."
He nodded to Liu Qianqian by the way. .
Unexpectedly, Liu Qianqian snorted and turned away, not wanting to talk to this person at all now.
Han Shanping suddenly became confused. What was wrong with this girl? She seemed to have a problem with him.
Chen Linfeng explained in a funny way, "She is angry with me. She will be fine in a while. Let's leave now."
(End of this chapter)