In the capital, Wu Dong walked out of the gate of a certain bureau with steady steps.
In his hand, he held a screening license, which is also known as a dragon mark in the popular sense.
It was already February 2007, and it was almost time for universities, middle schools and primary schools to start school.
After almost twenty days of shooting and post-editing, his first feature "Kung Fu Girl" has been completely produced.
I came to the capital in person just for the purpose of reviewing the film.
Just as he imagined, the review by a certain bureau passed quickly without any cuts.
It is originally a one-man show of a kung fu girl. The whole process is just about practicing martial arts. There are no violations or side plots at all, so naturally there will be no problems.
If the film wasn't shot very interestingly and the rhythm was well controlled, it's almost like a martial arts educational film, how could it possibly be offensive?
Of course, when a staff member of a certain bureau gave him a screening permit, he asked out of curiosity, would anyone watch such a movie?
Wu Dong chuckled and asked, "How do you feel after watching it?"
The other party replied: "Very good, very interesting!"
Then it's over...
He hailed a taxi and headed straight to the China Film Office Building.
It's shabby to say the least, but after the film was shot and edited, both Zeng Li, the lead actor, and Li Mei, the financial backer, agreed after watching it.
But if he wanted it to be released, Wu Dong would have to go out on his own.
The coal boss can't do anything about it. He is not very familiar with the film and television industry and has no connections or connections in this area.
Spending money on it is one way to do it, but spending a lot of money on such a film that I don't know if the audience will like it is a bit risky.
The coal boss's money didn't come from strong winds.
As for the heroine Zeng Li, she is an actress. She just needs to perform well and can't ask for more.
Even if she is one of the golden flowers in Class 96 of the Chinese Opera Group and has some connections in the film and television industry, there is no need to spend money on such a weird film.
Wu Dong had no choice but to come to the capital to try his luck in person.
Even if it really can't be released in theaters, we still have to find a way to sell it to TV stations and find some way to make up for it.
This is not to save money for the donor, but to establish a good reputation.
At least, he worked hard during the filming and rushed back and forth for the film to be screened, but he did not treat the sponsor as a fool.
When I came to China Film, I also hoped to be able to distribute it through China Film. No matter what happened, I could buy it out.
However, China Film Distribution Company is not interested in the film and is willing to pay up to 300,000 yuan to buy out the copyright.
Damn it, 300,000 is too little, right?
Wu Dong didn't feel underestimated, he shook his head and planned to leave.
If it really sells for 300,000 yuan, I'm afraid the boss will be angry. Does Boss Li lack the 300,000 yuan? Who is he looking down on?
Of course, the staff of China Film Group do not look down upon others.
After all, Wu Dong's unique temperament, that perfect state of energy transformation, makes people feel extremely comfortable, and at the same time, they don't dare to neglect it easily.
Since we can't reach an agreement, there's no need to stay.
"Who is this?"
Before he could take back the CD and leave, a rather majestic voice came from behind him.
"Director Han, this gentleman has made a film and wants the company to help distribute it!"
The staff member who received Wu Dong respectfully replied: "I think it is a bit difficult to distribute the film in theaters. I want to buy it out for 300,000 yuan!"
"This gentleman did not agree!"
Director Han took over the conversation, looked at Wu Dong, who had a rather peculiar temperament, and asked curiously: "I wonder what kind of film this gentleman has shot?"
The person coming here looks familiar. If you think about it carefully, isn't he the boss of China Film and Television, a top figure in the film and television industry who often appears in Chinese entertainment articles?
Of course, Wu Dong didn't pay too much attention and just smiled calmly and said: "A very interesting film!"
Director Han felt that Wu Dong had a unique temperament and gave people a very comfortable feeling. He was definitely not an ordinary person.
Seeing that he was not humble and silent, he looked calm and composed, and said that the film was interesting, I immediately became interested.
Recently, he is having a headache over the hugely expensive film "Red Cliff of the Three Kingdoms".
Wu Baige, who came back from Hollywood, was too arrogant and refused to listen to many suggestions.
Moreover, there are a lot of things wrong with what he said and did.
As the boss who single-handedly promoted this big project, Director Han was in a normal mood.
For some reason, I suddenly saw a young man with a peculiar temperament, and I became interested for no reason. Then I did nothing else and just watched an interesting movie in the small screening room.
Very interesting indeed!
After reading it, Director Han smacked it for a while, feeling quite unsatisfied.
It was also strange. It was obviously a film about the heroine simply practicing martial arts, but for a full eighty-seven minutes, he was able to watch it with gusto without relaxing at all.
This is not easy.
Especially in the video, the use of modern medical or scientific terms to explain some of the details of the martial arts training process made even a layman like him find it very rewarding.
If nothing else, it will definitely be subconsciously affected when you do morning exercises in the future.
There is also the heroine who concentrates on the process of practicing martial arts. Every section is quite fascinating to watch.
Standing, practicing boxing, chopping firewood, carrying water, making fires to cook, and cooking vegetables, martial arts training is almost integrated into life.
It's very similar to martial arts novels, the kind of walking, sitting, lying and kung fu style.
The originally boring martial arts training process is quite fascinating in the video.
"This movie of yours is very interesting!"
After the film was played, Director Han chuckled and said, "Anyway, I like it very much, but I'm not sure whether the audience will like it or not."
"At least my book club will like it!"
Wu Dong said calmly: "Also, audiences who are interested in martial arts will also like it!"
"How do you say this?"
Director Han became interested and said with a smile: "Is it possible that your film still has a stable foundation?"
"To be honest with Director Han, I am a well-known online novel writer with tens of millions of readers. The content of the film is actually a prequel or a sequel to the novel I wrote!"
"So exaggerated?"
Director Han was a little surprised and asked curiously: "How many readers can be converted into audiences, to be honest!"
"Come to think of it, there is still something ten to one!"
Wu Dong smiled and said: "I have made a short film based on the content of the novel before, and the response was quite good!"
Seeing that Director Han was interested, he borrowed a laptop from the staff and clicked on the short film icon of "The Kung Fu Doctor".
Then, Director Han finished watching this quite refreshing short film.
Even with my life experience, I feel indescribably refreshed after watching the short film.
“The short film was well shot!”
Anyway, the feeling it gave him was indescribably refreshing, so he should be very popular.
"Director Han doesn't know!"
After thanking the other party for the compliment, Wu Dong smiled leisurely and said: "The kung fu in the film is all real!"
"As long as you practice for ten days and a half, you will feel it clearly. I can guarantee this!"
After saying that, he sat down without moving his right hand and punched in the air, of course to the top of his head.
He only heard a crisp sound and ignored the stunned Director Han and the staff, thinking to himself: "There is a saying in the boxing scripture: a thousand dollars cannot buy a sound!"
"In terms of martial arts, I feel that I am quite knowledgeable!"
Director Han quickly calmed down his surprise and asked curiously: "If China Film helps distribute it, do you have any specific ideas?"
"I think it would be good to show it at midnight!"
Wu Dong chuckled and said: "Although I say I have confidence in the film I shot, I can't guarantee that the audience will really like it!"
"I don't have any ideas about the daytime schedule or the prime time slot in the evening. Screening this requires taking a lot of risks!"
"It's better to put it in the midnight slot. At that time, the theaters are basically deserted. It's a pity to show those popular movies. You might as well give me a try with this movie!"
At this point, he chuckled and said: "With the reputation of China Film Group, it shouldn't be a problem to get a few more theaters to show this film at midnight, right?"
Seeing Director Han shake his head, he continued: "Besides, Director Han should be able to see the cost of my film. Even if it's a loss, it won't be much!"
"You are quite calm!"
Director Han smiled and said: "Okay, I'll do as you say. China Film will help release it at midnight. I hope this film can surprise me!"
Wu Dong did not show an overjoyed expression. He extended his hand to shake Director Han's hand politely, and then went to sign the contract with the staff.
After he left, the staff member responsible for signing the contract asked curiously: "Director Han, why do you give this person so much face?"
"Just think it's a fate!"
Director Han chuckled and stood up, but he was muttering in his heart: I hope Wu Dong will not disappoint him!
The domestic film market is beginning to recover, but the problem is that there are too few competitive directors and films.
The previous film "Crazy Stone" became a dark horse. Why does he value director Ning Hao so much? Is it because he is a rare talent in China who can make commercial films?
To be honest, Wu Dong's film "Kung Fu Girl" gave him a very good feeling when watching the movie. Naturally, he also hopes that Wu Dong can successfully become a talent.
By then, the film and television industry will have one more director who can make commercial films.
In addition, Wu Dong is a martial artist himself, so he has a natural advantage in shooting action movies and kung fu movies.
You know, Chinese-language films that can become famous overseas are almost exclusively kung fu action films. Who can guarantee that Wu Dong will not be able to make a difference in this aspect?
As a big boss of China Film and Television, the core task is to promote the healthy development of the domestic film and television industry, grow and defend the film and television cultural position. If you can make a difference in the export of culture to the outside world, that would be great.
Otherwise, why would he, a dignified Chinese film tycoon, have such high regard for a fledgling young director?
Naturally, Wu Dong didn't know what Han Dong was thinking, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care. After he left China Film Academy, he immediately informed the heroine Zeng Li and the financial backer, Mr. Li, of the good news, so that they could also be happy.
He himself did not expect that he would be so lucky this time, that he would meet Director Han from China Film and receive attention...