Chapter 769 The boy group goes to the United States
February.
After the Spring Festival, everything gets busy again.
This morning, Guo Fan braved the chilly spring weather and came to the film bureau. After communicating with the communication room for a long time, he convinced the other party that he was here for a meeting and got a note to enter the building.
It was his first time here and he looked around curiously. It was an ordinary government building.
But it was this building that controlled the life and death of millions of film practitioners. The fluctuations of power seeped invisibly from every corner, making him unconsciously remain in awe.
"Wait here for a while, the director is in a meeting."
"Oh okay, thank you!"
Guo Fan was led to a reception room, and the desire to complain flashed through his mind: Aren't I just here for the meeting? The director is really busy.
He stepped forward and entered the house, where four people were already sitting.
"Another one!"
"Hello!"
"Hello!"
When they saw him come in, although they were a little angry, they all stood up politely and introduced each other.
Ning Hao, whose masterpieces include "Crazy Stone", "Manslaughter", "Crazy Racing" and "No Man's Land", is the leading new generation director in China.
Wu Jing, an action star, has only co-directed one film, "Spike". His motive for being here is unclear and he is highly suspected of being a fisherman.
Han Yan, a 29-year-old young director, has filmed "To Youth" produced by 99 Entertainment and starring Liu Yifei. His performance is delicate and emotional. He is also known for his masterpieces "Get Out! Mr. Tumor" and "Send You a Little Red Flower".
Wu Ershan, his debut film "The Sword Sees Laughter" was released last year. During the SARS period in 2003, Yao Yuan found Wu Ershan, who was still filming the MV at the time, and made a movie "Youth". Now he is scheduled to be the star of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern·Xunlong Jue"
director.
There is also the constipated "Apotheosis of the Gods" trilogy in later generations. It has been pressed for years and years, and it has finally been released, but it has a strong bad film quality.
Then there is Guo Fan. Also last year, his debut film "The Adventures of Li Xianji" was released.
The men's social interaction was very simple. They reported their ages one by one. Wu Ershan was the eldest and Han Yan was the youngest. A brotherhood to study in the United States was instantly established!
They had all filmed for 99, and Ning Hao and Wu Jing had signed a contract with each other. They were relatively familiar with each other. Ning Hao was surprised: "This is a director exchange and learning, what are you doing in a martial arts film?"
"I'm wondering too!"
Wu Jing scratched his head, and said with a cleverness in his honesty: "President Yu asked me to go abroad by name. I am thinking of going abroad at public expense. If I don't go, it will be in vain. Hey, I heard that Xu Zheng is coming, why didn't I see him?"
"He is busy working on "囧囧", so he has to wait for the next batch."
"Is there another batch?" Han Yan asked.
"It is said that a batch will be sent out every year, including directors, screenwriters, producers, and special effects. It is a long-term project..."
Ning Hao, who had the most inside information, said proudly: "Last year, Mr. Yao and Mr. Yu went on a variety show and talked about sending people abroad. They also hyped up the science fiction project so much, with all kinds of stars and seas, and high mountains and roads. The film bureau was a little worried.
Yes, this is something the government does. If you let a private enterprise do it, where will our shame go?"
"Ahem!"
"You don't need to cough, it's the same thing when you cough. I heard that the film bureau was anxious to discuss it with Mr. Yu..."
"Cough cough cough!!!"
Wu Jing almost threw out his lungs. Ning Hao was stunned, hesitant, frightened, thinking, and suddenly, in one second, he stood up and turned around.
Sure enough, a secretary was leaning against the door, as if he had been leaning against her for the longest time.
"The director has finished the meeting, come with me!"
He glared at Ning Hao shamelessly, led the five winking men out, and transferred to an office.
There was a person sitting in the room. He was Director Tong of the Film Bureau. He was first a clerk at China Film Group Corporation and rose through the ranks step by step. He was the head of the company for 10 years from 2003 to 2013.
"Ning hao!"
"Wu Jing!"
"Han Yan!"
Tong Ju stood up, called everyone's name accurately, shook hands with them, and all five of them were flattered.
"Sit down, don't be formal!"
He invited everyone to sit down and said with a smile: "I've called you here today as part of my last words. We have cooperated with the American Film Association to hold a 'China-US Film Talent Exchange Event' and select 5 outstanding talents from China every year."
Filmmakers go to Hollywood to study.
This year is the first batch, and the docking company is Paramount. We will also cooperate with Disney, Universal, etc. in the future.
You are all the most potential new-generation directors in the country. You have been carefully selected after various studies for a period of 2 months. When you get there, you must be modest and prudent, neither humble nor overbearing..."
The Tong Bureau talked a lot of nonsense, but the five of them looked like elementary school students, with their backs straight, their heads upright, their hands on their knees, and they were extremely focused.
"Okay, get ready these days and don't let down the expectations of Chinese movies!"
After waiting for half an hour and chatting for about five minutes, they were sent away.
The five people went downstairs and stood at the gate, their faces confused: Why are we here?
Just as they were discussing whether to have a warm meal together or go back to their respective homes, Ning Hao suddenly answered the phone, chatted for a few words, and said, "Wait a minute, Mr. Yu invites us to dinner!"
"oh!"
Several people stood agonizingly on the cold and cold streets in spring, becoming more and more confused.
They knew they wanted to study in Hollywood, but no one told them what was going on. The upper-level parties made the decision and made the decision directly.
"Didi!"
Fortunately, not long after, the car horn sounded and a Mercedes-Benz G stopped. The window rolled down and Yu Jiajia stuck her head out: "Who is driving?"
"I opened!"
Ning Hao and Wu Jing raised their hands.
"You three come up!"
Wu Ershan, Guo Fan, and Han Yan got into the car obediently. They drove by themselves and followed them to the Kunlun Hotel in Chaoyang.
Kunlun Hotel is almost the official team-building venue of 99 Entertainment. Most of the activities are held here. Yu Jiajia opened a private room as a familiar person, touched the face of the waiter, and rubbed her hands with powder...
A few people were seated, and the food and drinks were served.
Yu Jiajia, the master of the golden sword, was in the main seat and asked: "What have I told you?"
"I didn't say anything, I just gave you some instructions."
"Let's communicate!"
“Don’t live up to the expectations that Chinese films place on us!”
"Ha ha!"
Yu Jiajia listened happily and said: "Let me talk about this briefly. After Yao Yuan and I expressed our stance last year, the Film Bureau and China Film Bureau all came to the door and said that we could jointly act. They contacted the American Film Association in name and we funded it.
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When China joined the WTO in 2001, it promised to import 20 blockbusters every year, with a share ratio of 13%. Later, the mainland market grew rapidly, and Hollywood was jealous. In the past few years, it has been wrangling, demanding an increase in the quota and share ratio of imported films.
Now it is agreed that 14 more American blockbusters will be added every year, making it 34, and the share will be increased to 25%.
Last year, the domestic box office was 13 billion, and domestic films were 7 billion, which was even more than imported films. But this year, there are 34 imported films, all of which are top-notch in Hollywood.
Your life will be more difficult, and the industry will have higher requirements for you. The per capita box office target for commercial films is 300 million, while those for artistic films will die... How about it, is there a lot of pressure?"
Hiss!
Yu Jiajia was so successful in selling anxiety that the five of them suddenly felt bald.