Hearing this, Huang Jiaojiao and Huang Dongsheng became very high-spirited. Isn't it just the ability to make money? Their family may lack other things, but they don't lack this thing!
"Don't be too busy being happy." Li Yuan said quickly, "This is just a selection. There are more than 1,500 movies. And it's not too difficult. It doesn't cost anything. It's the same as going to Cannes to fill out the application form. It's nothing more than that.
I’m just giving you the qualifications to register.”
Huang Jiaojiao asked eagerly: "Xiao Yuanzi, what should we do next?"
"Then there are the shortlisted films for the film festival. They are the kind that have the opportunity to be shown publicly at the film festival. At least they will be screened for you in a remote small movie theater. This is equivalent to the preliminary selection. Then there are the shortlisted films for the main competition.
Usually there are more than 20 films. This is when they reach the finals. The final step is of course the awards."
"Then how to win the grand prize?" This is what Huang Jiaojiao is most concerned about.
"Don't worry, let's talk about the final main competition unit first. As I should have introduced just now, generally the films recommended by major studios and film selectors will be screened and entered into the finals. There are also some famous directors who are direct descendants of Cannes.
…”
"A direct descendant of Cannes?"
"Yes! Each major film festival will cultivate a group of its own people. They will receive a lot of conveniences when judging awards. Of course, those who are direct descendants of the first choice will usually choose to support their own film festival."
"I understand, incense and love."
"That's what I mean. But if you do the math and exclude those who are bound to be selected, how many places are left? To be honest, those newcomers who can break into the main competition unit are all very powerful.
Generally speaking, after participating in the Cannes Film Festival three or four times, and entering the screening session once or twice, you will finally be given a chance to enter the main competition section. As for whether you can win an award? That depends on the quality of your film.
"
"Can we spend the same money to buy it?" Huang Dongsheng asked curiously.
"Actually... it's okay!" Li Yuan hesitated, "But it's best not to do it. You will definitely not get the prize if you buy the qualification, and you won't even be given a consolation prize. The judges of the film festival are all invited from outside.
They are generally disgusted with such behavior. In addition, the film industry is so big, and with such a bad reputation, it will be difficult to get involved in the future. There is basically no hope of winning awards."
Huang Jiaojiao immediately said righteously: "What we pursue is film art, and we will never be contaminated by this copper stench."
Li Yuan was delighted: "That's right. So there is no need to consider the main competition unit. Our goal is to be shortlisted for the screening."
"Isn't there no hope?" Ying Xin's expression was somewhat regretful.
Li Yuan smiled and shook his head: "What you need is the following things: First of all, the qualifications. Laymen generally don't know what the main competition units and screening links are. As long as you screen it at the Cannes Film Festival, you can declare to the outside world that you are a 'finalist'.
As for which kind of finalists are there? Who cares about that? There is also the red carpet. As long as it is a film screening, the opening ceremony will definitely qualify for the red carpet. The closing ceremony will also have several invitations. It’s just that there are many award-winning works.
Just a few pictures. The final step is to win the prize. The grand prize will definitely be won by the main competition unit, but the screening films are also eligible for consolation prizes. It depends on your luck. Haha."
"So, the screening session is the most suitable for you. Generally speaking, among the hundreds of films screened, excluding the more than 20 films in the main competition and the dozens of films that have been purchased, there are still five films left.
, sixty..."
Huang Jiaojiao immediately had questions: "Can I buy it here?"
"Of course. It's okay in the main competition, so why can't it be done in the screening section? And some producers, they either know that their films won't win awards, or they sell the film for commercial promotion, or they just want to be in the limelight like us.
There are even people who think that after all their hard work, they must show it once at the film festival. They will... sponsor it! You can also say that they will pay to rent the screening room of the film festival. But I also don’t recommend that you leave.
Sponsor this road. For the same reason as above, the jury is disgusted."
"Fifty or sixty movies? It's also very difficult." Huang Jiaojiao and Ying Xin looked at each other.
Li Yuan laughed and said: "Don't think it's too difficult. Do you think everyone is Hollywood? The first thing is to look at the region. Important regions will always give a few places. Like our Chinese-speaking regions here, as long as they participate in the competition, they will usually
Give a few. Otherwise, how can we reflect the representativeness of the international film festival? Secondly, we must tell a story well, and the shots must be beautiful and the photography skills are skillful. As long as you do these two things, you will basically be shortlisted. Haha
hehe."
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The three people opposite them blinked. Huang Jiaojiao couldn't help but ask: "Xiao Yuanzi, what about the artistry?"
"Artistry is a matter of opinion. And it's for the grand prize. We only need the consolation prize! The consolation prize at the Cannes Film Festival is still an international award, and you can also brag about it in the media."
"oh!"
Li Yuan continued to explain: "Don't think it's easy to tell a good story? The best place that can do these basic conditions well is Hollywood, which should be uncontroversial. The second is Hong Kong. The third is Hong Kong.
The Mainland. And the Mainland is even comparable to Hollywood in terms of beautiful pictures. Lao Mouzi has suddenly raised this standard to the top of the mountain!"
"What about Europe?"
"There are indeed many good directors in Europe, but after becoming famous, almost all of them went to Hollywood. What is the standard of the newcomers left behind? To put it bluntly, they are not as good as here. So they can only innovate in the new and different aspects.
A lot of restricted content has been added to the art film."
The insider information introduced by Li Yuan would definitely be considered as extremely valuable cold knowledge in this era.
In fact, the sixth generation of directors in China have also benefited from this unspoken rule and have been frequently shortlisted for international film festivals. But among this group of directors, there are indeed a few real talents, such as Chief Jia and Lou Ye
, Wang Xiaoshuai, etc., but there are also many who pretend to be fake. It is because of such unspoken rules that they have the opportunity to go to international film festivals to show off their talents.
Of course, there are also smart actors who will take advantage of this rule. For example, Fan Xiaopang, she used the opportunity of walking on the red carpet to directly become a top star.
After hearing these words, the three people opposite were stunned. This completely subverted their common sense. They didn't expect that the Cannes Film Festival would be like this?
Huang Dongsheng was the first to wake up. He smiled and said, "Yuanzi, I think your method is more reliable."
Li Yuan said cheerfully: "How about two beauties? Participating in an international film festival, walking on the red carpet, and the possibility of winning a consolation prize?"
Huang Jiaojiao and Ying Xin nodded quickly: "Yes, yes! This is what we want."
"Okay! Let's discuss this movie project now. Hua Zai will definitely need it. His salary should be...?"
"I've asked Brother Zhong, it's about 1 million," Huang Jiaojiao replied with a smile.
"Okay! Since you want to tell a good story and need a mature crew, I suggest co-production with the mainland. If it is shot with a single camera, 1 million should be enough."
"so cheap?"
"Haha. How expensive do you think it is?"
In the early 1990s, the salary of Hong Kong and Taiwan stars was just that, and it was not much expensive. Mainland actors still received a basic salary. After joining the crew, they were given a small allowance at most. Even if they were famous, they were given a few thousand
That's about it.
Just like Deng Jianguo once said in an interview, when he first met teacher Zhang Guoli, Zhang Guoli didn't even see 20,000 yuan in cash?
There is one thing to say: Deng Jianguo’s big mouth, his words must be a bit exaggerated. But it can be said that at that time, mainland actors almost had no money, let alone high pay.
"So can 2 million be enough to make this movie?" Ying Xin asked curiously.
Li Yuan smiled at her: "You still need to prepare 1 million. You are going to Cannes. And after you come back from Cannes, you will participate in some international film festivals such as Tokyo, Moscow, and Cairo. Although the reputation is not very famous, at least it is
A-level film festival. Maybe we can win a few awards? Finally, we have to run around the golden statue, golden horse, and golden rooster. No matter what, we have to run enough. Tell me, is this 1 million worth it?"
Huang Jiaojiao and Ying Xin were already hugging each other excitedly. Huang Dongsheng laughed: "My little sister and Xinxin will definitely be willing to spend 3 million for a chance to be in the limelight."
Li Yuan said: "Brother Dongsheng, there is also you."
"Ah? I'm there next to you?" Huang Dongsheng was shocked.
Li Yuan smiled and explained: "The main character Hua Zai, the crew is from Mainland China. The director will be found later. Jiaojiao is the chief producer and Xinxin is the screenwriter. You are a very important scorer?"
"Wow! I can't do it, I can't do it!"
Huang Jiaojiao glanced sideways: "Don't you always write songs at home?"
"I'm just playing around, I really don't have that kind of talent."
"It doesn't matter." Li Yuan advised, "The soundtrack doesn't have to be original. You and your band friends will always arrange the music, right?"
"Eh?" Huang Dongsheng suddenly smiled stupidly. He was looked down upon by Huang Jiaojiao several times.
Li Yuan continued: "The last thing is the return of the project. Since this is a co-production, the box office in the Mainland belongs to the Mainland, and we only need overseas income. It is no longer possible there. So Hong Kong and other Chinese-speaking markets strive for a box office of one million.
If an art film can achieve such a box office, it should be considered a success. In this way, we can get half of the half million. If there is still a market for video tapes, we will try to sell hundreds of thousands more."
In the early 1990s, the purchase and sale of movies in the Mainland was still based on the traditional method of selling copies, which cost several thousand yuan per copy. In other words, even if you can sell 300 copies, how much money will you get? And you have to negotiate with the Mainland production companies.
The studio splits the accounts? It's better to be honest and honest.
As for the Wanwan area? At that time, mainland films were completely blocked. You may have heard that Mr. Tony Leung Ka Fai won the Best Actor for "Burning the Old Summer Palace" and "Curtain Curtain", but was subsequently banned from Wanwan.
Since we have chosen to co-produce a film with the Mainland, we simply don’t consider the Wanwan market.
However, Ying Xin was shocked: "Yuanzi, what about losing 2 million?"
The eldest lady disagreed. As a fat sheep who kills decisively, she laughed: "2 million is 2 million! Xiao Yuanzi! You can only succeed, not fail!"
Li Yuan shrugged: "It's not necessarily a loss. If it can be sold at the film festival, the US market will have 100,000 or 200,000 US dollars. Then we can protect our capital. What if we add a European market? Then we will make money.
Already."
"Really?" Huang Jiaojiao and Ying Xin smiled happily.
Li Yuan smiled and waved his hand: "It can only be said that it is possible, but the chance is not great. But even if it cannot be sold, then with the gradual copyright operation in the future, sooner or later the money will be recovered."
"We don't care anyway. It's up to you."
"Yuanzi, what movie are you planning to make?"
"Have you not thought about it yet?"
"ah?"
The three of us almost had a mouthful of old blood. Our pants are all..., are you telling us this?
Li Yuan said with a smile: "The Cannes Film Festival is in May every year, and the film selection ends in March, so there is no time for this year's festival. Let's wait until next year! I will go to Beijing after New Year's Day next year, and then I will decide what films to make."
"..."
…
While joking, Li Yuan and the others decided on a movie project.
However, Li Yuan always felt that something was wrong. Aren't two silly girls going to make an art film? How could it become "my movie"?
At this moment, a burst of noise suddenly broke out. After a while, news came - Yeshan Qingquan exploded in volume, and the stock price suddenly jumped to 1.61.
Li Yuan looked at the time and saw that it was indeed less than half an hour before the market closed. Then there was a surge in the market at the end of the trading day, and the stock price continued to rise. When the market closed, it had risen to 2.33 Hong Kong dollars.
Amidst the warm cheers, Huang Jiaojiao was so happy that she couldn't help but smile. Facing the reporters at the scene, she finally began to talk:
"...Thanks to friends from all walks of life and stock investors for their support of Yeshan Qingquan. Some lies will be exposed sooner or later, and today's stock price speaks for itself."
"Ms. Huang, are you reflecting something? Or does it mean something else?"
"Haha, I didn't say anything."
"Ms. Huang, is the performance at the end of today's trading being deliberately manipulated by someone?"
"Haha, I don't know anything? Is it possible that someone is optimistic about our wild mountains and clear springs? Is it possible that they are spreading false news? Anything is possible. Otherwise, why would those people have so much motivation to write articles?
?Even some pigs don’t want money anymore.”
There was an uproar at the scene: "Ms. Huang, are you saying that someone is manipulating the media?"
"Those words are all assumptions. I don't mean anything else? Hahaha..."
Huang Jiaojiao finally grew up, and she also became an old intersex person.
"Ms. Huang, don't you think what you said is inappropriate?"
"Hong Kong is a place where the law governs. I have my freedom of speech. If you don't agree, should you seek a lawyer? Hahaha!"
"..."
After holding it in for such a long time, Huang Jiaojiao was finally able to feel proud and got a chance to fight back. The eldest lady's arrogant laughter could be heard everywhere inside and outside the hall...
