Chapter 61 Target, Cannes
It’s already cool in the capital in October.
Wang Shu started editing the film "The Tuner" after watching the movie "The Myth" in the cinema.
The Berlin Film Festival feature film registration period ends in November, and there is not much time left for Wang Shu.
Of course, this time there is China Film Media’s mediation, and he is the winner of the last Alfred Ball Silver Bear Award. If he participates again this year, the organizers will let him go appropriately. The back door extends certain film delivery deadlines.
To be honest, among the top three films in Europe, "The Tuner" is the most suitable film to participate in the Cannes International Film Festival.
Because the Cannes Film Festival pays most attention to the combination of business and art, and the more gimmicks it has, the more popular it becomes.
And "The Tuner" has exactly this flavor.
However, the registration period for the Cannes Film Festival is next year, and it will be mid-year by the time the film festival opens.
As for the Venice TV Festival, it has been held in September.
Therefore, the only thing he could catch up with as soon as possible was the Berlin International Film Festival.
This is why he immediately set his sights on the Berlin Film Festival.
With the success of "My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox", he was not as anxious as before and had new ideas.
For a film like "The Tuner" that combines business and art, if you go to Berlin instead of Cannes, you will be a little confused.
The requirements for participation in the Cannes International Film Festival are that films must be produced after May each year (i.e. within one year), and must not be screened in any film festival and cannot be selected in other film festivals, etc.
"The Tuner" was completed in October, not to mention being screened at other film festivals. It fully meets the prerequisites for participating in the Cannes Film Festival.
So Wang Shu made a call to Han Sanping.
The two met in a coffee shop.
"Are you sure you're going to Cannes with "The Tuner"?" Han Sanping had already started preparing for the film to go to Berlin, but Wang Shu suddenly changed his mind, causing him to almost dodge.
"Yes." Wang Shu nodded and explained in detail, "The play "The Tuner" is more commercial. Compared to going to Berlin, I feel more confident about participating in Cannes."
Han Sanping took a sip of coffee, thought for a moment, and said with a smile, "You are right. Berlin pays more attention to politics and society. In comparison, films that combine business and art are indeed more suitable for Cannes."
“Now that we’ve decided, let’s do it.”
“Actually, I also think it’s better to go to Cannes.”
“Haha.” Wang Shu smiled awkwardly. laugh.
Han Sanping glanced at Wang Shu and then said, "So, this film can be regarded as your exploration of commercial films?"
"Uh" Wang Shu didn't expect Han Sanping to think so, so he had to bite the bullet and said, "That's right. After all, with the reform of the film field, there will be more and more commercial films in the future. You have to keep up with the times, right?"
" That's good if you think so." Han Sanping smiled and said his personal opinion, "Although award-winning films can win awards, commercial films will be the mainstream in the future."
The two continued to talk about this topic. After chatting for a while, we decided to go to Cannes instead of Berlin with "The Tuner".
Han Sanping turned around and asked: "When will "The Tuner" be completed?"
"Two or three months." Wang Shu gave a conservative figure. With his method of unwinding and editing, he can edit the film quickly, and most of his time is spent on post-production.
"That's okay." Han Sanping nodded and said softly, "As long as the film is not released in December, it will be okay."
Cannes Film Festival's entry requirements, although the film needs to be at the film festival A global premiere, but this global does not include local.
Therefore, even if "The Tuner" has already been released in the mainland, it can still participate in the Cannes Film Festival.
""The Promise"?" Wang Shu pretended to think for a while, and then asked in surprise. In fact, the mind is like a clear mirror.
In December of this year, "The Promise", a commercial blockbuster that director Chen Kaige said no one would understand in ten years, will be released.
Director Han is worried that "The Tuner" will be released in December and will be beaten by "The Promise".
Wang Shu really wants to say, Director Han, you are worried a bit too much. "The Promise" is an extremely abstract movie.
When the time comes, it will not be certain who will suppress whom.
“That’s right.” Han Sanping said with a smile, “This movie is produced and distributed by China Film Group Corporation, and brings together many well-known stars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.”
"The lineup is strong and the scene is huge."
"If your "The Tuner" is released at the same time, it is likely to be affected by "The Promise" and lead to a sluggish box office."
"So optimistic "The Promise"?" Wang Shu asked pretending to be surprised.
"Of course." Han Sanping patted his chest and responded confidently, "With an investment of 340 million, directed by Chen Kaige, plus Zhang Pozhi, Nicholas Tse, Chen Hong and others, do you think you are confident?"
"Can I say no?" Wang Shu complained in his heart, and then boasted, "Then I wish the box office will be a big hit and China Film will make a lot of money."
"Haha." The smile on Han Sanping's face continued, "I am the producer of this film. When the film premieres, you will also come to support me."
"It turns out that Director Han is the producer. Filmmaker?" Wang Shu continued to pretend to be surprised, and then quickly added, "In this case, I have to support him no matter what."
He wanted to ask Han Sanping if he had watched the film in advance. ?
Otherwise, with your eyes, Mr. Han, wouldn’t you be able to see the abstraction of “The Promise”?
"So, if "The Tuner" is produced and scheduled, it is best not to schedule it in December and January. With "The Promise" as a big production, it will be difficult for other films to survive." Han Sanping said with a smile on his face.
Although Han Sanping seemed to be well-intentioned and thinking about Wang Shu, he actually had his own plans.
The two films "The Promise" and "The Tuner" were both invested and produced by China Film.
If two movies are released at the same time and both are hurt, or one movie is beaten by the other and lingers, the interests of China Film Group will ultimately be damaged.
This is what he and China Film Group do not want to see.
"Don't worry, Director Han, China Film is the largest investor in "The Tuner". If the release date is set, China Film will definitely listen to China Film's opinion." Wang Shu said, who is more understanding of the world.
It's already late October, and even if he rushes as fast as he can, he still won't be able to make it in time for "The Promise" to be released at the same time.
Because the film is scheduled to be released, he cannot directly enter the cinema after successfully producing the film. He has to send the film to the Film and Television Bureau for review before he can proceed to the next step.
In the production of a movie, before shooting, the script needs to be sent to the Film and Television Bureau for review, and the shooting can only start after it is publicized and a shooting permit is obtained.
After the film is shot, it needs to be submitted to the Film and Television Bureau for review. After passing the review and obtaining a screening permit, it can be scheduled to enter the theater.
It is impossible to get it done in two months.
Even if Wang Shu wanted to get together to compete with "The Promise", he wouldn't be able to do so.
What's more, after "The Promise" was released, there was a bit of commotion.
If "The Tuner" and "The Promise" are released at the same time, then "The Tuner" is likely to be one of the targets of Director Chen's attempt to blame "The Promise" for the box office slump.
This pot.
Wang Shu doesn’t want to carry it.
(End of this chapter)