According to the information Ito Mika came back from, there were indeed some problems with the preparations for the movie "王様とボク".
Since the original work is a youth fantasy comic, if Director Tetsu Maeda wants to adapt it, he needs to get authorization from the original author. However, he has not actually reached an agreement and is still negotiating for authorization to adapt the film.
In addition, because the tone of this adapted film is a literary film, there are also some problems with the film's investment, and supervisor Tetsu Maeda did not handle it well.
"Okay, leave him alone, "Model Student" is almost finished filming anyway..."
Nakamura Masahiro smiled at Ito Mika, and then ordered: "Even if Sugata Masaki is called over by him, it will have no impact on me."
"According to the progress of supervision by Maeda Tetsu, I'm afraid the movie will really start shooting, probably in the second half of the year..."
Mika Ito also agreed with it and echoed: "By that time, "Model Student" will have been filmed offline."
According to the production schedule of "Model Student", the movie should be released in early April, which is more than a month away.
If the filming of the movie "王様とボク" really started in the second half of the year, then wouldn't "Model Student" have been finished earlier?
"By the way, President..."
As if remembering something important, Mika Ito opened the notepad she carried with her and took a look, then reported to Masahiro Nakamura.
"Mr. Lucero from the Cannes Film Festival came to the office once. He said that when he called you, no one answered the phone."
"Yeah?"
Somewhat surprised, Masahiro Nakamura took out his cell phone. After some searching, he saw an unfamiliar number from France among the missed calls.
He also doesn’t have any French friends, so the only one who can call from a French number is Lucero.
"Did he say anything?"
Putting down his cell phone, Nakamura Masahiro raised his head and looked at Mika Ito. He knew that Lucero must have come over to discuss the participation of the movie "Model Student" in the Cannes Film Festival.
"He said that the treatment given to "Model Student" by the Cannes Film Festival remains unchanged, but more resources can be provided in terms of publicity..."
Ito Mika thought about it for a moment, and replied seriously: "However, because something unexpected happened, he left in a hurry."
Leaving? No wonder he didn't come directly to the crew to find him. Maybe there was something urgent.
Nakamura Masahiro nodded suddenly. He thought about the treatment given by the Cannes Film Festival, and it seemed that it was not unacceptable.
Although the Berlin Film Festival is also a big stage, there is indeed a big gap compared to the momentum of the Cannes Film Festival.
Originally, Masahiro Nakamura's plan was to participate in the competition section of the Berlin Film Festival. He believed that the quality of the film he produced would definitely compete for awards.
Even if you may not get the final grand prize in the end, there should be a consolation prize anyway.
However, after Masahiro Nakamura contacted the organizing committee of the Berlin Film Festival, he learned that the other party would not give the film "Model Student" the qualification to be shortlisted for the competition unit, and would only be treated as a screening unit.
It’s not that the organizing committee doesn’t pay attention to Nakamura Masahiro, but that his film “Model Student” is a purely commercial film and was not favored by the Berlin Film Festival.
Although there is no clear reason, it is a fact that everyone knows, that is, international film festivals generally look down on commercial films.
Although Masahiro Nakamura was mentally prepared for this, he was still a little disappointed after being informed by the organizing committee.
As a result, Nakamura Masahiro's original tendency immediately turned to the Cannes Film Festival. After all, the Cannes Film Festival has a greater influence and market.
"Okay, I'll call him later..."
Sighing sadly, Nakamura Masahiro quickly made a decision, so he replied to Mika Ito: "Is there anything else?"
"There is also an invitation from the Japanese Film Academy Awards. The movie "One Long Day" has been shortlisted for many awards. Will you go and participate?"
The movie "The Long Day" performed very well in the Japanese film industry last year, and won the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival. In addition, the distributor is Toho, so the Japanese Film Academy Awards will naturally not be ignored, and it will definitely be awarded.
Points and awards come out.
However, Nakamura Masahiro is not very interested in this. He has many things to be busy with during this time, and he cannot take care of the Japanese Film Academy Awards.
Besides, Masahiro Nakamura really can’t accept the presentation style of the Japanese Film Academy Awards.
Candidates for each award will be invited to the stage for interviews. It would be fine if they actually won the award, but it would be extremely embarrassing if they didn't.
Perhaps the customs and traditions of the Japanese entertainment circle are like this, and artists have long been accustomed to it, but Nakamura Masahiro cannot accept this.
"Let Dongbao send a representative to attend on my behalf...I won't go."
"President, this... is not good..."
Mika Ito looked at Masahiro Nakamura hesitantly. The status and influence of the Film Academy Awards in Japan are very important. It would not be a rational act to offend the other party rashly.
"You just need to communicate with Dongbao directly. They will handle it well."
Glancing at the worried look on Ito Mika's face, Nakamura Masahiro sighed sadly and directly ordered: "If Toho Company has any questions, ask them to contact me directly."
"Hi, I understand..."
Since Nakamura Masahiro said so, Ito Mika couldn't say much, so she could only purse her lips and nod in agreement.
"President, there is also a matter of cooperation with the Cultural Promotion Fund. Senior Ojo said..."
Probably because she didn't remember clearly, Mika Ito looked down at the notepad again, and then raised her head to report to Masahiro Nakamura.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "The other party has urged me several times. I hope you can put the work into the schedule as soon as possible."
Uh, I almost forgot about the cooperation with the Cultural Promotion Fund... It seems that in addition to the TV series, there is also an advertising task.
The advertisement is easy to say. If you take some time to go back to Kanazawa and make a good work plan, it actually won't take long.
As for the TV series, this is a bit troublesome. How can it be so easy to adapt to the characteristics of the culture of the Hokuriku region?
Regarding the culture of the Hokuriku region, although Nakamura Masahiro is considered a local aboriginal, his core soul is from the other side of the country, so he cannot say that he knows much about it.
It’s not that Masahiro Nakamura couldn’t photograph it, it’s that he didn’t have a clue and didn’t have enough understanding of the cultural characteristics of the Hokuriku region.
If you rush into filming a TV series without adequate preparation, it will be nothing more than a pretentious show.
Just like those out-of-the-circle cultural programs in Memory Fragments, if the director in charge has not done enough complicated preparations in advance, the effect will definitely not be that good.
"I understand, let's put advertising cooperation on the schedule first..."
With his thoughts surging, Nakamura Masahiro replied thoughtfully: "As for the TV series, I will postpone it for now. I need some time."
In fact, Nakamura Masahiro does not have no TV series projects to choose from. For example, Genichiro Miyagi recommended the original novel "Naoki Hansawa" who became popular in the movie "Memory Fragments".
But the problem is that "Naoki Hansawa" is a typical workplace drama that has nothing to do with promoting the culture of the Hokuriku region.
If Masahiro Nakamura really wants to prepare for the production of a TV series, he must have a general understanding of the culture of the Hokuriku region.
In other words, he needs to find a suitable entry point to promote the cultural promotion of the Hokuriku region through the story of the TV series.
"Also, please tell Zhao Er..."
After pondering for a moment, Nakamura Masahiro reminded Ito Mika: "Let him communicate with the Cultural Promotion Fund again to increase the production costs of TV series and advertisements."
"Well...."
Mika Ito looked at Nakamura Masahiro blankly, and she didn't react for a while. She didn't understand what Nakamura Masahiro meant.
"President, what is this?"
"You don't have to worry about it, just tell Zhao Er, he understands what I mean..."
Nakamura Masahiro waved his hand, signaling Mika Ito not to ask too many questions. Although she is the assistant who succeeded Shoji Ojo, in some matters, it is more appropriate for Shoji Ojo to come forward with his seniority.
After all, the Cultural Promotion Fund is a group of senior veterans. Although Mika Ito is a top student at Tokyo University, she may not be able to cope with them.
Coupled with the Japanese society's tradition of disdain for women, Mika Ito will definitely encounter a lot of trouble compared to Shoji Oshiro's ease.
After sending away Mika Ito who came to report on the work, Masahiro Nakamura returned to the filming of the movie.
Not far away, within the scope of the camera lens, Takei Saki and Sugata Masaki stood opposite each other. The two were speaking their lines seriously and preparing for the upcoming shooting.
This scene is a rivalry scene between Takei Saki and Sugata Masaki. After talking to Takano Yukihiro, played by Takei Saki, Meilin understands that the other party has chosen a path to evil depravity, so she makes a decision.
The decision to surrender.
For Takei Saki and Sugata Masaki, their performances have a certain degree of difficulty, especially the control and adjustment of some details.
Takei Saki needs to express the confusion of the character Mirin, who doesn’t understand why Takano Yukihiro has become so strange?
Masaki Sugata will show the complete darkness of the character Yukihiro Takano, from a good young man who upholds principles, hard work and simplicity, to a cheater corrupted by money.
"Takei-san, Sugata-san, please be prepared..."
The recorder trotted up to Saki Takei and Masaki Suda, and reminded them: "The shooting will officially start in 5 minutes."
"Hey, we got it."
The two nodded and followed the departing figures of the recorders, and saw Director Masahiro Nakamura in front of him directing the crew to make adjustments.
"Check the lighting carefully. What I want is a cooler feeling and the light is a little dimmer..."
"Move the camera slightly sideways and adjust the angle slightly. The lens should be shot from the side and the angle of view should be according to my standards..."
As Nakamura Masahiro's voice kept ringing, under his urging, various departments of the entire crew made detailed inspections and adjustments.