There was a strong smell of smoke, which was quite unpleasant for Zhou Yang, who didn't like smoking.
However, the conference room was very harmonious overall, with many fifth-generation directors chatting about their plans for this year and next year.
Holding a cigarette between his hands, Zhou Yilin seemed to have inadvertently revealed during the chat that the Mexican copyright for "The Golden Armor" had already been sold during the filming. The Americans also expressed their support for "The Golden Armor".
Interested, we are currently discussing script and copyright issues...
When many fifth-generation directors heard this, they all praised Zhou Yilin.
Amid waves of admiration, Zhou Yilin sighed quietly.
It is said that the domestic film environment is really bad. The relevant Chinese film departments have provided too little support for films and cannot support blockbuster films. This makes them unable to speak overseas and makes them unable to stand up straight.
His words were highly recognized by all the directors of the fifth generation. In particular, a director named Cao Bangguo sighed and even said that his films not only lacked support, but were simply indifferent, growing barbarically, and even had some flaws.
Looking pointedly at Zhang Jianguo, the initiator of this meeting, he said that Zhang Jianguo was too stingy and criticized some of China's imperfect film systems...
Zhang Jianguo smiled from beginning to end and nodded to their suggestions.
In addition to these, Chen Kai, who was sitting in the front seat, also talked about some things at overseas film festivals.
He talked about how free and good Western movies are, how bad the film environment in China is, and even talked about Chinese movie fans and the media. They are completely unqualified and have a great impact on the incubation of blockbusters.
His words naturally aroused the recognition of a group of people. Although last year's "Tianji" was really embarrassing, as one of the leading figures of the fifth generation of directors, Chen Kai has a certain weight both internationally and in China.
He is also a veteran in film-related departments.
Zhang Jianguo listened very carefully and recorded every word of the director present.
Zhou Yang couldn't help himself and secretly opened a window. The fresh air just blocked the choking smell of cigarette smoke.
He felt a little uncomfortable.
Although I don’t know what the relationship between the relevant departments and the director was like in the original world, the director’s status in this world seems to be somewhat high, and there are various overt and covert opinions and criticisms of the relevant departments.
Zhang Jianguo kept smiling.
After the grumbling directors had finished speaking, he stood up and announced the official start of the meeting.
As the initiator of this meeting, Zhang Jianguo clicked on the slides on the stage and talked about a series of work arrangements for the end of this year and the first half of next year in a very serious manner.
"Everyone, with the opening of the market and the integration of Chinese films with overseas, the local market has inevitably been affected to a certain extent. We have invited you all to come over despite your busy schedule, just to discuss with you your thoughts and opinions on the future.
Next year’s work arrangements…”
The slides rotated on the big screen in the distance.
Zhou Yang saw the data on the slide. Currently, the box office market share of Chinese movies and overseas movies accounts for 60% to 40%, with overseas movies accounting for 60% and Chinese movies accounting for 40%...
This data is still slightly better compared to the same period last year. At this time last year, the split had become 30% for China and 70% for overseas.
Although the data looks better...
But in fact, Chinese films as a whole have fallen into a state of malaise.
"Hero" alone accounts for nearly half of the share. Aren't the rest of the movies like cannon fodder, with no one left to fight?
"I don't know how this ratio will drop after the two movies "Superman" and "Jurassic" are released in China. We are all the mainstays of Chinese movies. I hope everyone can actively discuss their opinions..."
After Zhang Jianguo's voice fell, the directors continued to smoke and started to make noises.
Zhou Yang couldn't understand what they were saying at first...
But then, as I listened, I heard a director stand up: "Directors should be certified. Not just any cat or dog can make a movie. How many bad movies have been made by these layman directors in the Chinese market this year? I'm here
As I said last year, professional people do professional things, and people who know nothing about it make a movie after a few months of study. Will the movie be good? How many resources have been wasted by these people!"
Zhou Yang subconsciously looked at the name on the director's desk. His name was Zhao Sicheng. He was very powerful in the millennium. He made three movies in one year, and each movie had a box office of over 10 million. In the fifth generation,
As a director, he still has a lot of say.
"Yes, here, I still want to say one thing. Not all young directors are worthy of being called sixth-generation directors. I don't mean to look down on Ye Luzi, but in the three major European film festivals, how many so-called directors have borrowed money from China?
With the name of Sixth Generation Directors, why are they rushing to be nominated one after another? What kind of content do they film? It has no ideological connotation and is full of ugliness. It cannot be put on the big stage at all. It also makes Westerners laugh at our level. I think this
Helpers should be banned..." Another director replied with the same nod.
"First, directors must hold a certificate to work. Second, I think we old people should set up an organization to strengthen the review of the professionalism of young directors to prevent uneven films from appearing in the market. Third, we should recommend
Those excellent and truly talented sixth-generation directors are systematically cultivated and supported. For example, Xiao Jiang next to me, he just won the Best Newcomer Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo a few days ago. China should give it to
He must, especially the official media, should give him support..." Director Cao Bangguo also nodded, stood up and said these words.
"I agree with what Directors Cao and Zhao said. Especially some films that go to overseas exhibitions must be strictly reviewed and checked. Some films that exceed the subject matter should be banned or directed..." Zhou Yilin stood up and looked.
By Zhang Jianguo.
"I think the system should be more standardized and rationalized, so that the new generation of talented directors can work harder to express their ideas, instead of blindly catering to overseas countries and taking eccentric approaches, damaging the international image of Chinese films.
, this is actually very dangerous..." Another director stood up and said these words to Zhang Jianguo.
On the podium, Zhang Jianguo did not respond when he heard this. He just smiled and wrote down their opinions.
……………………
This group of directors expressed their opinions, and instead of talking about the upcoming crisis of overseas films hitting the Chinese market, they talked about the establishment of the "Chinese Film Censorship Association".
Zhou Yang suddenly felt that he and Feng Kai were marginal figures in this meeting.
Feng Kai clenched his fists several times and wanted to speak, but lowered his head.
Finally, he said softly: "Do these people still think their rights are not powerful enough? If such an organization is really established, then the other new generation of sixth-generation directors will be finished!"
Zhou Yang also nodded when he heard this.
Originally, the rights of the fifth generation directors were frightening, controlling more than 30% of the voice of Chinese films. If such a "Chinese Film Censorship Association" was established again, wouldn't they be able to cover the sky with one hand?
Moreover, Zhou Yang discovered that among the Sixth Generation directors, only he and Feng Kai were not from their faction, the others were from their faction, and there were many up-and-coming Sixth Generation directors who did not attend this meeting. Listening to what they said, this group
Directors are most likely what they call "unlicensed directors".
I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve been raising random opinions...
Zhang Jianguo suddenly looked at Zhou Yang: "How about we listen to the opinions of several directors of the new generation? Director Zhou, can you tell us your views on the current form of Chinese films?"
The conference room suddenly became quiet.
The five generations of veteran directors seem to have forgotten that among the new generation of directors, there is a young man who stole the show at the Berlin Film Festival.
only……
Their eyes were full of contempt. Many people didn't even look at Zhou Yang when they saw him standing up.
Zhou Yang stood up and silently looked at these veteran directors...
He was silent for a long time, and finally looked at An Xiao standing in the corner not far away.
When he saw An Xiao gently nodding towards him, her eyes full of encouragement, he felt more confident.
In fact, there have always been conflicts between the new generation of "Ye Luzi" directors and the older generation of directors...
It's just that after many new generation directors received honors, they were recruited by the older generation and followed their lead.
"I don't agree that directors need a director's certificate for filming..." Zhou Yang looked at everyone and finally said this, and then said: "I am a newbie who has just joined the industry, and I don't understand the twists and turns.
Yes, I only know that film review is the responsibility of the relevant departments. I personally agree with the film support plan. However, I think the true definition of the sixth generation directors and the definition of talent should be determined by the market, not by a few people.
affim……"
When Zhou Yang said these words, everyone's expressions changed drastically.
In particular, some senior directors are staring at Zhou Yang, which is blatantly trying to undermine them.
"More importantly, I cannot represent the opinions of the Sixth Generation Directors of China. None of the people present here can represent the opinions of the Sixth Generation Directors. Many directors have not come due to some reasons. If possible, I hope to conduct a fair and just process.
Vote to see what everyone thinks of this proposal..."
"I'm done with my thoughts."
"..."
After Zhou Yang finished speaking these words from his heart, he nodded to Zhang Jianguo and then sat down.
No applause…
There were only eyes full of warning.
"Director Zhou, are you questioning the authority of us people?" At this moment, Zhao Sicheng stood up and stared at Zhou Yang coldly: "Director Zhou, do you know how your "Mineral Bottom" works?
Did you win an award in Berlin? Do you really think you made that movie alone?"