This time the Hong Kong Directors Association held an extraordinary meeting, of course not to celebrate the sales of "Jurassic Park", but to discuss two topics and an executive committee proposal.≥≥,
Two topics are closely related to everyone: one is the decline in the overall quality of Hong Kong films caused by shoddy production, and the other is the announcement of the mainland’s censorship standards for imported Hong Kong films.
Article 1: Everyone hates it and has no choice at the same time. No one likes to make bad movies, but the salaries of stars are increasing year by year, so they have to make do with it due to lack of funds.
In the 1970s, Taiwanese films were also popular in Southeast Asia and even sold to Europe, West Asia and North Africa. At that time, Taiwanese films and Hong Kong films were banned by some countries because they were full of violent and bloody elements.
The Taiwan Information Bureau felt disgraced.
The Taiwanese authorities did not care about the life and death of the producers and directly banned Kung Fu films that contained a large amount of violence and pornographic elements. They also banned films that were too shoddy from being screened on the island. This suddenly boosted the atmosphere of the Taiwanese film industry and contributed to the development of Taiwan.
The glory of cinema in the late 1970s.
But the British Hong Kong government is not that strong. If it dares to introduce such a policy, Hong Kong's film producers may be in trouble.
The biggest reason for the shoddy production of Hong Kong films today is that the artificial intelligence rise is too high. We have been discussing for a long time but there is no result. There is not even an actors union in Hong Kong. Big-name stars have full filming schedules. If you want to reduce the salary, they will not accept you.
As for the drama, this topic can only be left alone.
To ensure the quality of Hong Kong films, the biggest responsibility lies with the producers. The directors can only do their best to make the films as good as possible. No one can be as selfless as Lin Zhengying. In another time and space, Lin Zhengying worked hard to make "Mr. Zombie"
.The budget was not enough and I used my own savings to support it. In the end, not only did I not get the director's salary, but I was paid a large amount of money.
"Well, there is no need to discuss the previous topic." Wu Siyuan said, "I went to Beijing with Mr. Zou, Mr. Kang and others some time ago. The mainland government has promised to introduce 10 Hong Kong films every year and distribute them in the mainland on a split basis.
Market release. In principle, as long as Hong Kong films can pass the review of relevant mainland departments, they have the opportunity to be released in the mainland. However, the film review standards are a bit vague. I thought about it for a long time and talked with mainland officials. Generally speaking, there are
A few things to note: First, the protagonist of the film cannot be a bad guy, a robber, a thief, a murderer, or a spy. Mr. Kang's "A Better Tomorrow", "God of Gamblers", and "The Lover" will definitely not pass.
The mainland film department censors it because the protagonists of these films are either gamblers or liars, gangsters..."
"Hahaha..." As soon as Wu Siyuan said the words, there was a burst of laughter in the venue. Because everyone knew that Kang Jianfei's stance was in favor of the mainland, Wu Siyuan specifically used his film as an example, which naturally made people feel funny and offset it.
This reflects some of the resistance to the mainland film sector.
To be honest, any director who has been in the industry for more than 10 years will not be resentful because of the strict censorship in the mainland. The Taiwan film market has also experienced this. Among the film censorship standards set by the Taiwan Information Bureau more than ten years ago, it is not allowed to
It's a feudal superstition. Nowadays, few people believe it if I say it.
"The second point." Wu Siyuan continued, "The theme of the movie should be positive, and it can expose the dark and ugly side of society. But it cannot praise it or promote it. For example, Aaron's "Police Story" series, although there is the collusion between police and gangsters,
It’s a bad thing, but it promotes justice as a whole, and it can definitely pass the mainland’s censorship.”
"As for the third point, it is not to involve cross-strait relations and smear the image of the mainland. To put it bluntly, it is not to touch on political issues. I don’t have to mention this, but everyone knows that back then, Taiwan banned a lot of movies because of the stance of the left and right.
For Hong Kong films, the same thing applies to mainland China."
"The fourth point is that there should be no feudal superstition, which means that ghost movies and zombie movies will definitely not be sold in the mainland."
"The fifth point is that you can't show your sex. Pornographic films must go through strict censorship not only if they are sold to the mainland, but also if they are sold to Taiwan."
"The sixth point..."
Wu Siyuan said a lot of things, and in the end everyone's heart dropped. Most of the Hong Kong movies ended with being shot.
"If this is not allowed and that is not allowed, what else can I film?" Zhang Jianting couldn't help but complain. His "Cousin, How Are You" was regarded by the mainland as a typical example of smearing the mainland. In fact, his original intention was not to oppose the mainland.
Instead, he uses cross-strait relations and the mainland's typical image in Hong Kong as objects of ridicule. In the "Cousin, How Are You" series, Zhang Jianting not only ridicules the mainland regime, but also spoofs some of the bad current situations of the Kuomintang and Hong Kong.
Carefully watching the series "Hello, Cousin", we can actually find that although Zhang Jianting criticized the mainland government a lot, he recognized that: the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three places are all one family, and everyone is Chinese.
It's just that Zhang Jianting's character in the film is really high-end and shady. Mainland audiences 20 years later would probably laugh at it, but now it hurts the self-esteem of mainlanders, especially government officials.
Other directors' films may still be sold in the mainland, but Zhang Jianting's films probably have no hope. He is remembered by the mainland's cultural department.
Wu Siyuan knew that Zhang Jianting was dissatisfied with the mainland government. He smiled and said: "These are not hard and fast rules. I just remind everyone to pay attention. What if the film can be bought in the mainland? The film market there is becoming more and more prosperous. In the future, everyone
There is also one more way out. For those of us who are directors, now is a good time. The same film can be released in both the mainland and Taiwan. This is a good thing that we could never have dreamed of before."
There was a good time for Hong Kong movies. In the early 1950s, Hong Kong movies could be sold to both mainland China and Taiwan. However, this was no longer possible after the anti-rightist movement in the mainland. Especially after the establishment of the Liberty Federation supported by the Taiwan authorities, Hong Kong movies
Companies have been forced to take sides by governments on both sides for decades.
Director Tang Jili, who directed "Police Story 3" last year, said with a smile: "President Wu is right, there is nothing wrong with making the movie more positive. Although many people like to watch violent and pornographic movies, they are always
It is not as large as the audience base of the feature film. I dare say that if a film meets the standards mentioned by Chairman Wu, it will save a lot of trouble in the censorship process if it is sold in the Taiwan market."
Wang Jing saw that the atmosphere was a little bad. He joked: "Everyone has his own ambitions. You can make whatever you want in the future. I like to make pictures of women and feces. The worst thing is that they don't want the mainland market. Ah Li is happy to make movies with healthy content. That's also him."
s Choice."
"That's right, I'm not forcing it on everyone, I'm just saying it as a reference." Wu Siyuan didn't want to say more on this topic, so he said, "When the Directors Association was established, it was stipulated that the executive committee members of the association would be members for two years.
Once, the president can be re-elected for a maximum of two terms. I have been the president for four years. I should have been re-elected a few months ago, but it was delayed due to many things. In half a month, the Directors Association will move into the new building.
Building, we will hold a general election meeting at that time. The following meeting content will be announced by Vice President Chen..."
Chen Xinjian broke off the microphone and said: "Members of our executive committee discussed it and put forward a proposal. It is hoped that a spring tea party will be held every Spring Festival in the future, and three annual awards within the association will be awarded at the spring tea, respectively.
It’s the Outstanding Director Award, the Most Recommended Film Award and the Honorable Mention Award.”
Wu Siyuan smiled and added: "We hope to turn the Chunming Awards into Hong Kong's Golden Globe Awards step by step."
The Golden Globe Awards in the United States have always been known as the benchmark for the Oscars. As soon as Wu Siyuan's words came out, he immediately received a response from all members. Because the more influential the Spring Festival Awards are, the influence of these Directors Guild members will also increase.
The Hong Kong Directors Guild's proposal to hold a spring tea party every year was unanimously approved without any suspense.
Kang Jianfei was making excuses from beginning to end. He had already had enough limelight because of "Jurassic Park" and there was no need to say anything more. After the meeting, Kang Jianfei chatted with a few friends and prepared to leave. However,
Zou Chongyan shouted: "Mr. Kang, stay."
"What's the matter with Miss Zou?" Kang Jianfei turned around and asked.
Zou Zhongyan smiled and asked: "Mr. Kang, would you like to have a cup of coffee?"
Zou Zhongyan invited him to drink coffee, but it was certainly not for romance. Kang Jianfei smiled and said: "Of course."
The two of them found a coffee shop to sit down at the Four Seasons Hotel. Without any pleasantries, Kang Jianfei asked: "Zou."
Zou Chongyan said: "Mr. Kang is quick to talk to others. Then I won't give in. I want to take the lead in forming a Hong Kong Film Industry Association."
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: "There are already two similar organizations in Hong Kong."
Zou Chongyan said: "I'm talking about official associations. Not just private organizations."
Kang Jianfei stared at Zou Zhongyan for a few seconds and praised: "Miss Zou is so courageous."
Zou Zhongyan smiled and said: "I would like to ask Mr. Kang for more support, otherwise without the participation of DreamWorks, the so-called official association will be just empty words."
Kang Jianfei said: "Zou tell me what you think."
Zou Chongyan elaborated: "The purpose of the New Film Association is to: protect and promote the rights and welfare of film practitioners; represent the film industry to express opinions and respond to its own rights and concerns; represent the film industry and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government or other countries
Negotiate with government authorities; initiate legal proceedings on behalf of association members or other industry players for infringements of copyright or other rights; and liaise with film industry associations around the world to promote, promote and protect the development of the film industry."
The corners of Kang Jianfei's mouth curled up slightly. He didn't believe Zou Chongyan's nonsense, so he reminded: "Tell the important point."
Zou Chongyan said slowly: "Today's Hong Kong films are too chaotic from production to distribution. The New Film Association should establish a complete Hong Kong film registration, certification and issuance system, which will be beneficial to the health of Hong Kong films.
Otherwise, Hong Kong, the Oriental Hollywood, will never become a real Hollywood if it develops in an orderly manner."
"This is not easy." Kang Jianfei chuckled.
Zou Chongyan said solemnly: "It's not easy and someone has to do it. I think big companies like us have the ability and obligation to undertake this mission."
"I admire Miss Zou's wholehearted dedication to Hong Kong movies, but I have important things to do today, so I'll take my leave first." Kang Jianfei threw a few Hong Kong dollars on the table to pay the bill, stood up and said, "Ms. Zou can give the details
Send me the charter and if it is appropriate, I will fully support it."
Zou Chongyan stood up, shook hands with Kang Jianfei, and said, "I hope Mr. Kang can clear up the official channels in mainland China."
"No problem." Kang Jianfei handed the waiter a piece of Hong Kong paper as a tip, then looked at his watch and turned around to leave.
Watching Kang Jianfei's leaving figure, Zou Zhongyan smiled broadly. He was indeed a smart man who didn't need to waste words.
Once the New Film Association is successfully launched, the entire Hong Kong film industry will be controlled by those who set the rules. They will be the emperors of all film companies.
Of course, this matter cannot be accomplished by Zou Chongyan alone. She must work together with several other large film companies and theater companies in Hong Kong, and must also obtain the support of the Hong Kong and mainland governments.
There are currently two similar film association organizations in Hong Kong. One is the Hong Kong Film Practitioners Association established by several major distributors, and the other is the Hong Kong Film Industry Association established by several small distributors. The former controls the overall distribution of Hong Kong films in Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
Part of the distribution business, the latter contributed to the establishment of Hong Kong's film classification system.
Due to interests, the Hong Kong Film Industry Association is biased towards Taiwan. This is a compromise made in order to gain access to the Taiwan market. As for the so-called Hong Kong Film Industry Association, few people take it seriously. In the important Hong Kong film industry,
It seems like a joke to people.
But in another time and space, the Hong Kong Film Industry Association embraced the mainland and received support from the mainland government. It actually developed into a semi-official association. It has the power to register and certify Hong Kong films. It is the only Hong Kong film association designated by the Chinese government.
Film copyright certification agency.
In other words, after Hong Kong returns to the motherland, without the approval of the Hong Kong Film Industry Association, you won’t even be able to get the copyright for a movie you make.
What Zou Chongyan wants to establish is an official association that can issue certifications to all Hong Kong films.
Of course, if Zou Chongyan wants to get what he wants, he must divide the cake evenly and give Kang Jianfei the biggest piece.
"This woman is really ambitious." After Kang Jianfei went downstairs, he couldn't help but look back. He had also thought about setting up such an association, but he never found the right time. Now that Zou Chongyan has taken the initiative, then.
It's up to her to step in and make trouble.
In the future New Film Association, those who can participate must control theater chains or powerful distribution companies. It is impossible to open a film company to be eligible to join. In addition to Oriental Group and Jiahe, Yindu Organization will definitely have a part. As for other companies
It depends on luck. Only the bosses of large companies that can survive for another two or three years are qualified to sit down and share the cake. For example, Huang Baiming, who has just established the Xincheng Cinema Line, will have to wait until his Xincheng Cinema Chain develops and grows.
Qualified to speak.
After leaving the Four Seasons Hotel, Kang Jianfei asked Liu Fei to buy a bouquet of roses from the flower shop, and then drove to the film and television city.
In the No. 4 administrative building of the film and television city, an entire floor is not used for offices, but is used as a shooting location for modern dramas. Because the rent is cheap, many crews from other companies come here to rent office rooms for filming.
"Mr. Kang!"
"Hi boss!"
Kang Jianfei took the elevator upstairs with a bouquet of roses in his hand. People greeted him along the way. After he left, those people immediately started talking:
"Did you see that Mr. Kang is holding a rose in his hand?"
"I don't know whose class I want to visit."
"Wang Zuxian, she seems to be filming up there."
"Wang Zuxian went on location shooting today, it's definitely not her."
"Let's go, follow him quietly and take a look."
"..."
As an important figure in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, Kang Jianfei's every move will ignite the fire of gossip in people's hearts, and many people will quietly follow him to see what's going on.
Kang Jianfei finally stopped outside an office room, where "I Have a Date with a Zombie 2" was being filmed.
The crew did not stop due to the arrival of Kang Jianfei. Ma Xiaoling, played by Wan Qiwen, was wearing white boots and her long white legs were exposed under the leather skirt. She was looking forward with a small makeup mirror and then said:
Spell…
"Ah!" A bit actor with disheveled hair and a long white dress screamed exaggeratedly.
The female ghost was quickly subdued by Ma Xiaoling, and director Wu Jinyuan immediately shouted "Ka".
Wu Jinyuan looked at Kang Jianfei outside the door, and then said calmly: "Very good, this is over, let's take a rest for 10 minutes. Ah Liang, please decorate the room..."
After assigning the work to the crew, Wu Jinyuan immediately ran towards Kang Jianfei and smiled respectfully: "Hello, Mr. Kang, are you looking for Miss Wan?"
Kang Jianfei nodded and said, "Today is Awen's birthday."
"It turned out to be Wan Dao. He had only heard about the relationship between Wan Qiwen and Kang Jianfei before, but he didn't really confirm it until now. He was secretly glad that he didn't make things difficult for Wan Qiwen.
Kang Jianfei waited for another half an hour before Wu Jinyuan finally announced the end of work. He walked up to Wan Qiwen with the rose and said with a smile: "Wenwen, happy birthday."
"Thank you!" Wan Qiwen didn't expect that Kang Jianfei would come to visit the class and give her roses. She was so moved that she threw herself into Kang Jianfei's arms and gave him a kiss.
The guys outside who followed to watch the gossip started whispering again:
"I actually came to see Wan Qiwen."
"It's unreasonable. How can I be any worse than her in appearance? Why doesn't Mr. Kang come to pick me up?"
"My legs are longer than yours, but you have short legs like a carrot."
"Tch, my long legs are amazing. My short legs can pinch people."
"..."
Only then did Wan Qiwen notice the way everyone looked at her, her face turned red and she said, "Let's go back first."
Kang Jianfei smiled happily and said in her ear: "Haiwei has prepared a meal at home and is waiting for us. Let's celebrate your birthday well tonight."
Wan Qiwen originally wanted to spend the two-person world with Kang Jianfei, but when she heard that Zhou Haimei was also coming to celebrate her birthday, she felt a little unhappy. But when she thought of Kang Jianfei's arrangement, I was afraid that the three of them would have to spend half the night together again tonight, and she couldn't help but feel in her heart.
Body heat.
Just when Kang Jianfei was about to leave with Wan Qiwen in his arms, the costar who played the female ghost in white walked past him and asked Wu Jinyuan, "Director, will I come tomorrow?"
Wu Jinyuan said: "No need to come, I will let you know if there is a show."
"Oh." The female ghost actor responded, and then prepared to line up to collect today's paycheck. When she walked past Kang Jianfei again, she couldn't help but take a few more curious glances.
The female ghost actor's face was covered with a thick layer of powder, but she had washed her face clean at this time. She was bare-faced without any makeup, but her face was more perfect and delicate than many women who wore makeup.
Zhu Yan?
Kang Jianfei recognized the female costar instantly. (To be continued...)u
