This is the second thing. The most important thing is that we must make full use of a good stage like the three major film festivals and let it play its full role.
If it works properly, maybe we can gain a good market share without spending so much money.
Of course, this share is only relative and can only grow slightly on the originally barren land.
This is what we deserve too.
Although the ideal is full, the reality is always cruel. It is easier said than done to open up the market.
The producer is very positive, although people in country A have such a habit of speaking that everyone seems to be enthusiastic. If you are not familiar with him, you can't tell whether he is really enthusiastic or fake.
However, after all, his attitude is still relatively positive. On the contrary, it is boss Wu Diwu who has a conservative attitude.
If you want to expand the market and win opening rates, you need money.
It requires a lot of money. Look now, although the producer claims to have seen skin-changing in a cinema, Wu Di also believes that even if some theaters have arranged some screenings for fresh works such as skin-changing, they still
It is definitely a small-scale project and will not be officially screened on a large scale.
After all, during the early planning of the skin change, overseas screening was never considered an important matter and no effort was made at all.
As for now, if the producer did not obtain the source of the film from Ranmasanti's personal channels, then it can only be said that after the film achieved excellent box office results, as a popular film of the year, Country A
The theaters in the country held small-scale screenings, and the timing was not focused on synchronization. After all, the screenings in China had already been released.
The screening range is only a few hundred screens at best, and the main audience for these small-scale films is overseas Chinese or international students.
It is true that there is still a long way to go before we can open up overseas markets. If we really need in-depth cultivation, we will indeed need huge financial support.
How about going to discuss it with Ms. Lan?
When it comes to being rich and powerful, it's Ms. Lan. With such a strong backing, it seems that a son shouldn't be too polite.
When you should quote, you should quote appropriately.
Maybe it was Ms. Lan’s idea to invest overseas and open up the market, but she just said it through someone else’s mouth.
…………
Even though they had a long conversation, Wu Di couldn't get any more information out of the producer, but it can't be said that nothing was gained.
Since someone is interested in helping develop overseas markets, why not show his sincerity now?
After all, he was the first to mention it.
It's always right to be proactive.
Then our maze...
Can you give me a chance?
In any case, the movie Labyrinth is still somewhat popular, and it is not so unpopular.
Despite the current situation, if Labyrinth wants to obtain the screening rights abroad, large-scale domestic screenings must be put on the agenda. Only after this is done can we talk about exploring foreign markets.
However, although it is still early, it is better to talk about it than not to talk about it. At least, among senior foreign producers, Maze has a little sense of existence.
As for the brothers and sisters of the Maze crew, the short film crew and others, they have now found their place. Just now, they were sighing and slandering with their backs to Wu Di. Later, when Wu Di pulled the producer and walked towards them, they recovered instantly.
combat effectiveness.
Boss Wu will naturally not forget his comrades, but if he wants to take care of his comrades, he must take care of his own affairs first.
Now, he finally has the energy to care about his little brother. Short films always have certain limitations.
This kind of limitation is not limited to domestic entertainment. Even in country A, where the entertainment industry is extremely developed, it is almost impossible to turn it into a profitable product.
What else can be done?
Even if an international producer takes a fancy to you, you must have the ability to shoot feature films and convert them into value.
Otherwise, it is useless for anyone to come and change the status quo. However, it is always good to pay some attention. Some directors may not have the intention to turn to feature films now, but who can say for sure that they will not have such thoughts in the future?
Maybe there will be a suitable script by then?
Has experience also increased?
Can’t I use the contacts I’ve accumulated now?
On the contrary, the film shortlisted for the sub-category was a bit of a bonus from Boss Wu. According to the general process, even if the film finally won the award, it would only be a one-day trip to the film festival. But, I think
It is almost impossible to find theaters to cooperate with the show.
People won’t give you a look at all. This is the reality. This is why even if there are three major awards, people’s attention will only be given to the main competition unit. Although the secondary units will also be listed in the table
Plus, it can be considered an honor.
However, because the audience is too small and the market cannot be opened, there is always a lack of attention.
Of course, as a feature film, if it really wants to be released, it doesn't mean that it can't find a way, it just needs to put in more efforts.
When I arrived at Wu Di's place, the only thing I was thankful for was that this hard work turned into a human relationship.
Who told you to blow so loudly?
Who asked you to bring it up?
My Labyrinth has not yet been released in China, so the timing is too late to catch up with this wave. However, giving up the opportunity is not in line with Boss Wu's usual character.
We might as well give this small, sub-unit film a chance, give it a big gift, and let it be released abroad first.
After all, for sub-unit films, many things are negotiable.
Although its situation is similar to that of Wu Di, after all, it does not need a box office, and the investment cost is much smaller than that of Maze. The director's initial wish was to rush into the secondary unit and refresh his resume.
Even if it goes to theaters to be released, I have already prepared for a one-day trip, and I don't expect box office or anything like that.
There is no pressure to repay the money, and I don't want to make a lot of money. In this way, the domestic release is just a formality.
Basically, there is no need for any special preparation. As long as there is a theater that can arrange it, it is enough to schedule a few shows.
As long as he completes this step, he can happily take his own copy to show abroad.
An extra platform for exhibitions means more publicity. The producer has personally promised that he can arrange it immediately after a one-day trip in the country. Under his own banner, he has two theaters that specialize in showing art films.
Although the theater chain is not large in scale and does not have many screens, it is still better than nothing.
Moreover, the tone of this movie is originally more literary and artistic, which is in line with the taste of the theater chain. Moreover, the focus of this movie is not the box office, but the favor of more people in the industry.
People who specially go to art theaters to watch movies are either insiders or fans who have been focusing on art movies all year round. The attention of these people is crucial to the creators of the movie.
Being well-known among them will be more conducive to winning prizes from the three majors next time.
In comparison, the situation of Maze is much more complicated, and it also bears the pressure of returning its capital or even making money.
Therefore, even if the approval has already been issued and it is easy for theaters to arrange it, it is still impossible for it to be released in China as soon as it wins the award.
It’s not impossible, it’s not possible.
Because we have to wait for a better schedule and try to get a chance at the box office, in this case, the precious waiting opportunity can only be transferred out first.
However, Wu Di was not sad at all. Although it was a pity not to have this opportunity, he gained a rare human connection.
With Ms. Lan laying out there, can this line still run?
With just one piece of news, Wu Di changed from a ruthless person who abandoned his teammates to a kind-hearted god. Boss Wu can clearly feel that even now, the people in the team look at him differently.
He was in high spirits and became more enthusiastic when talking to him, which even made Boss Wu a little overwhelmed.
Boss Wu readily accepted all this, but the end result of his good intentions was not so good, at least, for himself.
After everyone retreated, Wu Di walked into the hotel suite. Before he could sit down, he was disturbed by the ringing of his cell phone. Xiao Qi hadn't left yet and planned to drink a few more bottles of beer with him. In fact, they had already drank a lot at the banquet.
I was slightly drunk, but I couldn't sleep at all.
How can I fall asleep?
There is simply no sleepiness at all!
They are so excited!
This trip to Shuicheng was a great one. Even if I didn't win any prizes, just being able to participate in these activities was a great eye-opener.
Especially Xiao Qi, before today, he had a vague feeling that Wu Di had a background, and it was not simple.
However, at that time, this was just a general impression. Maybe Wu Di's confidence came from Lao Zhang and his daughter?
After all, Lao Zhang and Xiao Zhang are now well-known in the circle, and Wu Di, who has established a family relationship with them, can naturally regard them as his support.
As for Ms. Lan, she is the main cast member of Labyrinth. It is even different from other movies because the overall investment in this movie is relatively low. Therefore, this movie is equivalent to being produced by Lan Masanti alone, and there are no other movies.
United Investment Corporation.
As a result, the courage on Ms. Lan's shoulders was extra heavy. However, during the entire filming period, Ms. Lan paid very neatly and there was never any delay.
It can be seen that this female boss is indeed financially wealthy.
Originally, Xiao Qi had many speculations in her mind about the relationship between Wu Di and Ms. Lan, but it was not easy to imagine them in a bad direction if they were favored by others.
Xiao Qi is still a very righteous person. He will never invade the privacy of his friends. But now, everything has a reasonable explanation.
It turns out that the so-called large investment did not appear out of thin air, and Wu Di was able to get this so-called co-director's opportunity, of course, because of his mother's full support.
This relationship is indeed extremely strong, far more than any other relationship, enough to allow Wu Di to walk sideways in this circle.
But he still walked upright all the time, which is simply a miracle!
Boss Wu is indeed a rare kind-hearted person in the entertainment industry. Xiao Qi once again felt sincerely that he had found a treasure.
"Boss Wu, I heard your conversation just now. You don't mind."
A minute before the annoying phone rang, they were still chatting about such issues. Wu Di was stunned for a moment, but he quickly came to his senses.
"Ms. Lan, you just heard it. In fact, I didn't intend to hide it from you. However, this topic was not mentioned during the filming of the movie, so I didn't introduce it specifically."
"However, you don't have to think too much. My relationship with her is just average. We separated when I was very young. She only came back last year."
It is enough to introduce them to this level, and Xiao Qi has no intention to understand the relationship between them in depth.
Anyway, now he has decided to follow Wu Di from now on.
What about actors?
What about movie studio bosses?
What about the director?
No one is higher than anyone else, and no one is lower than anyone else. In the past, actors followed the director, and the director seemed to have the innate ability to direct the actors.
As for actors, a large group of people, their life and death seem to be in the hands of directors. Only if directors are willing to use them can they be qualified to stand on the front desk.
This has made the relationship between actors and directors not so equal for a long time. Directors are inherently at the higher end of the food chain.
But when he arrived at Xiao Qi's place, he decided to change his old rules, hugged Wu Di's thigh tightly, and followed him from now on.
Who says there is no future if you work with actors?
A small co-director's name opened Xiao Qi's door to the international film world. Just this is worth it.
What's more, he also secured investment from Ms. Ranmasanti and established a relationship with such a famous and powerful boss.
How could this not be exciting?
Wu Di now owns a film company and has a bright future. Acting is just a temporary career for him. As for which direction he will develop in the future, it is still unclear at the moment.
People, after all, have to grow, and no one is an exception.
Although the pain of childhood cannot be forgotten and is almost impossible to heal, you can imagine the scene when Wu Di saw Ranmasanti again.
That kind of atmosphere must be quite embarrassing.
However, people are realistic animals. On top of the most realistic career development, even an outsider like Xiao Qi can see that Wu Di will not categorically abandon Lan Masanti's help and declare complete independence.
After all, in this circle, connections, whether it be personal connections or financial connections, are the most important.
No matter where you go, you will inevitably have to ask for money to get by, whether you are an actor or a director, it is the same.
Either you have strong connections, whether they are people who silently support you behind the scenes, or you are simply popular, it doesn't matter.
Either that, you have money.
You can use money to open up connections. In other words, in the final analysis, you still have to deal with the issue of money.