Chapter 166 Director Feng was despised
The goal was achieved, and the Tianxian family left with satisfaction.
Several people sent them out the door.
Dong Jianqiang was very excited when he came back, and Zhang Chen was about the same. Only Chen Xi was not very happy. She felt aggrieved for her best friend, but she didn't know who to lose her temper with.
Did Zhang Chen make a mistake?
If you look at it from a company's perspective, it's definitely true.
Changing roles is so common in the entertainment industry. Big stars are often cut off, let alone Yang Xiaomi, who is so transparent.
She just has some empathy.
When I was an actor, I didn’t know how many times I got a role but was rejected for no apparent reason.
You don’t need to guess, there are other people behind who are trying their best.
You are working hard, and others are also working hard. Everyone depends on their ability.
Zhang Chen saw everything in his eyes, but finally couldn't bear it and said one more thing: "Chen Xi, please tell Yang Xiaomi that we are sorry for her this time. If I have a chance, I will compensate her for a role. This is a promise to her, and a promise to you.”
Chen Xi felt that the dark clouds in his heart dissipated instantly, and the sky brightened.
Dong Jianqiang, who was standing next to him, did not forget to mention something: "Chen Xi, look at how kind Director Zhang is to you. This is too much love for you, otherwise Yang Xiaomi is not one of ours, and she really can't do this."
Chen Xi hurriedly thanked her. She felt like she had a mirror in her heart. Manager Dong's words were correct. Zhang Chen was willing to say this mostly because he valued her. This made her very touched and couldn't help but feel happy.
Not only for Yang Xiaomi, but also for herself.
Zhang Chen saw Chen Xi smiling and laughed too.
Taking care of Yang Xiaomi is just a piece of cake. Besides, even without him, Yang Xiaomi would eventually be able to do it on her own. If he helps, the process can at most be advanced.
Things done easily can also gain the gratitude of his subordinates, killing two birds with one stone.
He really values Chen Xi, regardless of her achievements in later generations, but for now, Chen Xi is indispensable to the company.
During the month he went to Hollywood to film, Chen Xi had arranged all aspects of "Manslaughter" in an orderly manner. He not only arranged for actors, contacted external relations, but also negotiated the advertising share. It was amazing.
Seeing that the matter had been revealed, Dong Jianqiang asked: "How did you arrange "Manslaughter"?"
"The day after tomorrow, Chen Xi led the team over and organized a script reading. I have already done this. I’ve said hello to the leading actors. If you don’t understand something specific, I’ll ask Song Xiaofei. He was involved in it when he was in Hollywood.”
After going to Hollywood and seeing the process there, Zhang Chen felt that he was in trouble. This should also be done.
The efficiency is too high.
I have to say that Lao America does have merit in this regard.
"What about you?" Chen Xi was puzzled.
“I have to wait until the meeting at the film bureau is over before going there.”
Zhang Chen actually doesn’t want to participate in this commercial film experience exchange meeting, but there is no way. It is sponsored by the Film Bureau and is under their direct control. This face must be given.
Besides, the invitation letter specifically stated that this time the focus is on the exchange of experience in commercial films, and Zhang Chen, as the director of one of the four films that exceeded 100 million yuan this year, needs to speak.
...
The whole morning, Yang Xiaomi was as restless as an overheated ant.
She seemed to be waiting for the judgment of fate. Finally, near noon, Chen Xi's call finally arrived.
“I’m sorry, Mimi...”
Just listening to the opening remarks, Yang Xiaomi knew that she had probably lost, but fortunately there was good news later. She got a promise from Zhang Chen and also found out who was behind the scenes.
"Xixi, don't blame yourself. I know I don't blame you for this. On the other hand, I got a promise from Director Zhang. This should be a good thing, right? Speaking of which, I still want to Thank you..."
Obviously she is the victim, but she comforts Chen Xi who blames herself.
After being comforted for a while, Chen Xi was finally fine. After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaomi's expression darkened.
Wang Luodan, let’s wait and see~
...
Two days later, the symposium organized by the Film Bureau was held as scheduled at the Film Archive.
The symposium was very formal, with leaders from the film bureau, cultural mouth, film association, and other well-known and unknown directors and actors, many of whom were staffed.
Zhang Chen saw many familiar faces inside.
Lao Mouzi, Feng Xiaogang, Poet Chen, and many sixth generation and independent filmmakers, including the famous Seven Gentlemen, Lou Ye, Wang Xiaoshuai and the others.
After joining the WTO, China will integrate with the world, and the film market will gradually open up. In the simplest case, the quota for imported films will be increased from 10 films per year in 1994 to 20 films per year.
As soon as the news came out, the country was filled with grief and grief, and a lot of people shouted wolf.
I couldn't beat it when it was 10 units, but now it has increased to 20 units, and it's still not completely defeated.
The cultural industry has been impacted, and people in China have realized that they cannot let the market develop on its own, but must guide it. The previous art-house films cannot compete with Hollywood's commercial films.
Follow our usual style of doing things and concentrate our efforts on big things.
So they supported Lao Mouzi to create "Hero", which was considered an attempt.
The effect is good, at least it proves that domestic movies can also create box office miracles.
Then they ordered the underground filmmakers to be arrested, which is also known as the "Seven Gentlemen's Letter to the Film Bureau Incident".
The name sounds quite tragic.
Actually, we called the former underground filmmakers together for a meeting. In fact, there were more than just those seven people present. They were just relatively well-known people who were considered representatives and had the opportunity to speak.
The meeting was semi-public because teachers and students from Nortel also participated, and it was held in Nortel's conference room.
The theme of the meeting is simple. Let bygones be bygones, you are all talents. Now that Hollywood culture is invading, filmmakers should unite to protect the local market.
It’s hard to say how good the effect will be, because in the future, films that should be banned will still be made, and films that should be banned will still be banned.
Zhang Chen inquired in advance. Similar meetings are not held every year, but they have been held before.
“In 2003, the total domestic movie box office was 600 million. In 2004, this number climbed to 1.7 billion, nearly three times the previous year. This proves that the general direction of our cultural industry is right. , but there is a phenomenon that everyone should be wary of. Among the top ten grossing films last year, 4 were Hollywood films, and we almost failed to maintain the 50% red line..."
The leaders of the film bureau set the tone as soon as they came up, and then various heavyweights spoke.
Zhang Yimou: "In the field of commercial films, we are still far behind Hollywood. Their understanding of movies is far better than ours, but we are not without the slightest advantage. Ancient costume martial arts are Our unique culture, foreign audiences are very curious about this aspect. I suggest that our filmmakers can work harder in this aspect..."
What Zhang Yimou said is all practical information. It can be said that he has not comprehended what he has learned. Share it without reservation, which is exactly what he has done in the past two years.
(End of this chapter)