This is a large Chinese-style box, divided into two tables through a screen in the middle. One table is for actors and screenwriters, and the other table is for producers and company CEOs.
Fang Yi was at the last table. Along with him were Yang Harsen, eldest brother Cheng, Wang Tao, and representatives from China Film.
Everyone chatted for a while and then inevitably talked about the current situation of the industry. Yang Shuangcheng started: "Director Chen's movie "Search" was recently released. I heard that the box office was very good. I didn't dare to cast movies directed by mainland directors before, but now I'm here."
It seems that they are still conservative, and they are also changing...In the future, they should pay more attention to directors who are interested in box office in the mainland."
He sighed: "Hong Kong is too small, and it will not work to remain unchanged... Chinese-language films have sold out tens of millions at the box office. If this continues, it will only become worse and worse."
Big Brother Chengdao: "How much is the box office?"
Fang Yi had been to the premiere of "Search" before, and after paying attention to the film's box office, he said: "It's over 100 million. It is said that it may become the mainland literary film with the highest box office."
The eldest brother, Cheng, was very surprised: "No, isn't your "Love Letter" a literary film? How come "Search" is the top one?"
""Love Letter" is considered a commercial film."
"——How do mainlanders classify commercial films and literary films? Is "Love Letter" also considered a commercial film? If this film is made in Hong Kong, it will definitely not be a commercial film."
Fang Yi said with a smile: "I personally think it is a commercial film, and the whole story is written according to the story structure of a commercial film... Do you think genre films are considered commercial films? I think of course they are."
Everyone was a little silent for a while. After a while, Yang Shuancheng said: "Maybe the classification method in the mainland is different from that in Hong Kong... Since we are talking about the mainland box office, we will take their side as the standard."
In fact, there is no special definition of literary and commercial films, and there is no clear distinction. Fang Yiqiang said that it is okay to be a literary film, but it is not necessary.
Most of the literary films in mainland China should not be called "artistic films", but experimental films, the kind that look maddening, have drowsy rhythms, and have Riddler lines. Director Chen's "Search" is
It has an all-star cast, and even Fang Yi went to the platform to support it. It is an absolute genre and commercial film.
The reason why he classifies his films as "artistic films" is because he has not achieved commercial results for many years. He can only compete in other fields in order to maintain his divinity.
There is a saying that "the best literary and artistic films are commercial films." According to this standard, "Search" and "Hawthorn Tree Love" are not particularly outstanding literary and artistic films, because the box office is not good, which means that the audience is not wide.
The eldest brother Cheng wanted to defend Fang Yi, so he criticized several major mainland directors, and then said: "You said before that the filming of the film will start in September at the earliest, but if you finish filming, it may not be released until next year.
It’s been half a year, right? It actually took a long time to shoot.”
Fang Yi was asked several times by him today, and he immediately said directly: "Brother, do you want to recommend anyone?"
The eldest brother Cheng suddenly blushed and hesitated, unable to speak. "This, this..."
Yang harvest immediately guessed: "How long will it take for your child to be released?"
"Half a year."
The eldest brother, Cheng, talked to himself and tried his best to explain: "The sentence was severely harsh on purpose, just to make him a good person and completely change his mind."
Then, he looked at Fang Yi and said nothing.
Apparently he wanted to wait for his Qilin'er to come out and play a small role in director Fang's main theme movie to wash away the public's bad feelings.
International Chapter has also done this kind of public relations method. Once the reputation is not good, they will engage in charity and social activities-these are just to add to the effort. The most important thing is to develop their business capabilities and prove their strength.
Fang Yi broke out in a cold sweat! Who would have thought that his eldest brother would count on him? He immediately shook his head desperately: "Brother, you can recommend anyone, but he is not."
The eldest brother, Cheng, softened his tone: "Fang Yi is just a sidekick. He is actually very capable of enduring hardships. In the past filming of "A Better Man", he fought hard and worked hard, no worse than Feng Zai!"
"no."
"Is there absolutely nothing you can do?"
"There is no way." Fang Yi said firmly.
Don't talk about acting in my movie, and don't hire this guy in your movie. From now on, just let him be the second generation ancestor with peace of mind, and don't worry about anything else.
The eldest brother Cheng was very disappointed and didn't understand why Fang Yi didn't give him face. The matter of his son was not a big problem in Hong Kong in the past few decades, so why is it different in mainland China?
Yang harvested his thoughts and said: "Mainland has its own rules. I said before that the classification of literary films and commercial films is different, and now this matter is also different. Jackie, are you thinking of another way?"
"If it doesn't work out, I'll take care of him myself. I'll raise the money and I'll make the film."
Fang Yi pressed his eyebrows: As long as it has nothing to do with me.
Next, a bunch of dishes were served, and the host Yang Shoucheng waved his hand: "Stop discussing unhappy things. If you can't do it, you can't do it. See it in front of you. Pay more attention to our own movies."
After just eating a few snacks, eldest brother Cheng couldn't help it anymore and asked a mysterious question again: "Fang Yi, do you think he still has hope in this life?"
"I can't tell."
"So you can't see clearly?"
What nonsense is this? If you believe this, you might as well believe that Qin Shihuang is still alive.
Hong Kong director Er Dongsheng made a film "The Disciples", in which there was a couple who were fighting each other. The woman said that she was harmed by her husband, so the hero felt pity for her and beat her husband, and wanted to beg for her.
Get justice.
The husband said: You are mistaken, it was she who harmed me, not me who harmed her.
The film does not directly reveal who harmed which, but it can be inferred from some clues that it was actually the woman who harmed her husband.
Her statements to the protagonist are all false and deceptive. No matter how pitiful she appears, you can't believe anything she says. Once a person criticizes someone, they will never have any hope.
——Er Dongsheng is a veteran director from Hong Kong. He was born in 1957 and has been exposed to movies since he was a teenager. He said that his movies are "rewritten based on a large amount of real data over many years."
Obviously this is common sense, only the eldest brother is confused because it involves children.
Fang Yi continued to shake his head.
Yang Shoancheng snorted, "Jackie! Don't talk about this matter anymore."
The eldest brother Cheng was quite disappointed. He felt like he wanted to take his son to convert to Buddhism and escape from the sea of suffering, only to be rejected by the Buddha. During the filming of "Twelve Zodiac Signs", he had many disasters and relied on Fang Yi to wipe his butt. In the end
The photo turned out better than expected.
Combined with Fang Yi's metaphysical rumors, it was difficult for him not to believe that Fang Yi was a bit mysterious.
However, such a person does not want to have anything to do with his son.
——Oops!
Because of his suggestion, the meal was tasteless. After hastily finishing the meal, Wang Tao took Fang Yi away on the pretext of "commercial secrets."
He explained his purpose in a few words: "I will act as a lobbyist to persuade you to cooperate with Penguin Horse."