After the screening of "The Camera Can't Stop" ended, the applause lasted for a full minute. Even though there were only fifty or sixty people in the screening room, the applause was still overwhelming and enthusiastic. As the film ended,
When the subtitles were shown, many people discovered Chihara Rinto's name, and suddenly realized that they were no longer confused about the excellent production level of the film - even though Chihara Rinto is not well-known in the independent film industry, he is still a well-known TV program
It is normal for producers to have high standards.
When the lights in the screening room came back on, everyone was already confused as to why Chihara Rinto suddenly wanted to make such an independent film, and why the creative team and the performance team were the same person - a work shot for practice?
It's very similar, otherwise it wouldn't have been released to independent theaters without any publicity, let alone serious actors.
Regardless of this, Shengzi, Aiko and Kirisa stood up and left the screening room together.
As soon as he walked out of the door, the Holy Son asked expectantly: "Isn't it particularly beautiful?"
This is the first time that she has participated in the entire production, and she is very satisfied with the finished product. She hopes to get praise from her friends. When she was watching the movie just now, she almost couldn't help it. She only held back and said nothing because of the etiquette of watching movies.
Now that it has finally come out, naturally I have to ask quickly - please praise me, I am the script writer of this movie, and I worked very hard during the filming. I really mustered up all the courage in my life!
This should be a common problem for every creator. He wants others to praise his work. Aiko nodded fiercely and said happily: "It looks good. The scene at the beginning where you are carrying a prop bucket and spreading blood is particularly funny. That big ass of yours,
It looks even bigger on the screen. Hey, did you notice that there was a scene where this big butt ran over, and half of the screen was her butt, hahaha..."
She said the second half to Wusha, and Wusha was not polite to the Holy Son. She laughed so hard that her waist bent, and kept echoing: "Yes, yes, I saw it, it's really big and fat!"
For them, whether the movie is good or not is secondary. Watching their good friends make a fool of themselves is more important. They are very excited there at the moment - good friends should insult each other, otherwise they are not good friends!
Shengzi immediately became depressed, which was different from what she thought. According to the normal plot, the two friends would have praised her repeatedly, held her hands enthusiastically, and told her that she would definitely succeed in the future, while she was happy and shy.
thank.
This is passionate friendship, this is youth without regrets...
She felt that her life was very gloomy for a moment. She suspected that she had met these two bastards because she had no virtue in her previous life, but she wanted to lose her temper but couldn't. After holding it in for a while, her eye circles were a little red, and she said angrily: "I will never invite you to see me again."
It’s a movie!”
After saying that, she walked straight to the exit, as if she was ready to ignore these two unlucky friends for a short time. When Aiko and Kirisa saw that she was really angry, they stopped joking and hurriedly chased her to coax her: "Okay.
Okay, okay, we were wrong, we won’t make fun of your... Haha, we won’t make fun of your butt anymore.”
But your butt is so big and fat, we really can’t control it!
Shengzi was still a little unhappy, but there was no good way to deal with these two unlucky friends, and he was used to it, so he could only continue the topic and asked dullly: "Then do you think this movie is good? Buhuai is talking nonsense!
"
Wusha was more serious this time. Knowing that her good friend was also a member of the production team, she really wanted to know what other people thought of the film. She thought about it carefully before saying: "If I were asked to evaluate, I would say that this film is very creative and very interesting."
It's interesting, the filming was careful enough, and it looks very comfortable. I can give it at least 7.5 points... 8 points. At least the 1,200 yen ticket price is not wasted. I can say it is worth the money."
This was not a high rating, but Shengzi didn't pay much attention to it. She knew her good friend. This guy's taste is actually quite picky. He is a representative of the rational audience. It is basically difficult to give a high score without spitting and disdain.
Finding faults for a while is already considered a great success.
She actually pays more attention to the opinion of the mountain god Aiko. Aiko is an ordinary person, and this guy represents the level of appreciation of the general public.
She immediately turned to Aiko and asked: "What do you think, Aiko?"
Aiko raised his head and thought for a while, then said: "Even if I don't mention your story, I still think it's very interesting and very interesting. And after thinking about it after reading it, I actually... kind of want to watch it a second time."
"Watch it a second time?"
"Yes, I laughed at the first part. After watching the part shot at the back, I actually want to watch the previous part again. I think it is very interesting to watch it again."
The Holy Son was very happy and immediately held his chest in his hands and asked, "So do you like this movie?"
"Yes, I like it." Aiko said honestly: "Maybe it's not a classic, but it's interesting and heartwarming, and it's worth watching."
Shengzi patted his chest and said happily: "Then I'm relieved." As long as the work can be liked by the audience, she doesn't have to worry about other things, and there is no need for her to worry about it. She immediately said happily: "Let's go,
Let’s go have ice cream and celebrate!”
She was really happy to be able to participate in the creation and filming of such an excellent work, and to receive praise from her friends. She was prepared to spend a lot of money on the treat, and it didn't matter if she spent all her pocket money.
"Ice cream?" Wusha was stunned, and immediately bent down, holding the Holy Son's arm, and said with a charming look: "Second Master, be careful of the steps."
Aiko punched her on the head and cursed: "You foodie waste, don't be so spineless all day long, just wait!"
Wusha protested: "What are you waiting for? Let's eat ice cream first!"
Aiko pointed to the bar behind her and said, "It seems that someone is asking for another screening of "The Camera Can't Stop". I want to watch the front again."
Shengzi and Wusha turned around to look together, and found that there were indeed a few people making requests at the bar. They seemed to want to postpone the screening of the next independent film and show "The Camera Can't Stop" again - in a public theater.
Of course, this is not possible in an online theater, but this kind of private small theater has no contract-based film arrangement requirements. What to show basically depends on the mood of the boss.
Moreover, more and more people were gathering there. People who were drinking coffee or chatting in the lobby were also alerted. They came over one after another and started asking questions. They seemed to be interested and were ready to watch today's independent film.
.
Shengzi was even more happy. As a creator and participant of the film, nothing is more exciting than this scene. He immediately said: "Let's ask for it too. It would be good to show one more scene!"
Wu Sha was reluctant. She still wanted to eat ice cream and resisted: "No way..."
Aiko was not polite to her, and twisted her thin arm: "Stop talking nonsense, the minority must obey the majority!"
This time, it was Aiko and Shengzi who dragged her into the screening room. The difference between this time and the previous one was huge. The attendance rate quickly exceeded 60%. The number of moviegoers was still there even as they gathered their friends.
The more we gather, the more we gather...
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The next morning, as soon as Rinto Chihara entered the office, before he could even sit down, Iori Murakami chased him in and said excitedly: "Chihara, why are you here so late? The box office is out on the first day."
Qianyuan Rinto smiled: "It seems to be good news."
Iori Murakami took a deep breath and said forcefully: "Far beyond expectations, the total box office last night was 3,855,750 yen!"
Qianhara Rinto didn't take it as a big deal at first, but he was startled and a little surprised.
Of course, I am not surprised by the figure of more than 3.8 million yen. In the golden period of the Japanese film market, there were many movies with a box office of more than 1 billion yen on the first day. 3.8 million is only a fraction of other people's. It is not at all
It's worth mentioning - he was surprised that this figure exceeded his expectation by more than three times. The original estimate was only about 1.1 million yen.
He asked strangely: "Isn't it only shown in thirteen theaters? Why is the box office so good?"
After the filming of "The Camera Can't Stop" was completed, Murakami Iori's work of contacting independent theaters became much smoother. Currently, there are more than 30 theaters willing to show it, which is already a lot. There are only 60 or 70 independent theaters in Tokyo.
, many of them can't be found for a while - in terms of contacting independent theaters, Chihara Rinto's reputation is not very useful. At most, it can only be used as a stepping stone. After all, many of these independent theaters are not for profit.
In other words, profits should be considered after certain things, and no privileges will be given to him.
But fortunately, the film effect of "The Camera Can't Stop" is really good, and it easily moved the hearts of independent theater owners - it is very difficult to deal with. The largest theater of this kind has dozens of investors, and the management is quite chaotic. Murakami
Iori's legs were so thin that she had to be persuaded many times by a theater.
And even if you convince them that it can be released, independent theaters are not organized and each has its own plans and arrangements. If you ask them to work in unison and release a certain film at the same time, it will not be easy to handle.
In the end, Iori Murakami coordinated for several days and managed to get 13 large and small independent theaters to show it together last night. Others will be launched in the next few days. There is nothing she can do.
Chihara Rinto is already very satisfied with this. After all, the original work was only released in two theaters at the beginning, and now it has exceeded six and a half times. He cannot ask for more.
But now only 13 small theaters have achieved a box office of more than 3.8 million yen, which is really strange. It is obvious that the performance of a single theater is too high, and Murakami Iori looked even more excited, explaining: "
I was also very surprised at the time, and after asking each house carefully, I found out that "The Camera Can't Stop" was very popular last night, with one theater showing it at most five times!"
"Five shows? Doesn't that take nearly ten hours? Is there a midnight show in a small theater like this?"
"It was added temporarily. It was shown until midnight and some people were specially invited to watch it by their friends!" Murakami Iori was radiant and ten times more beautiful than the previous few days. It was obvious that the pressure was gone and her smile was very bright. "The audience liked it very much.
The market response has been very good, and someone even contacted me at 12 o'clock last night, hoping that their theater can show the movie... Guess where this theater is?"
"Where?"
"It's in Iwade City in Kansai! Now even people in Wakayama Prefecture have heard about it, and it's only been one night!"
Qianhara Rinto was also relieved, feeling that the film's word-of-mouth fermentation was going smoothly, but he said with a smile: "This is not surprising. The independent film circle is not big. It is normal for news to be transmitted quickly. I think you will be even busier in the next few days.
There will be more and more theaters willing to show it."
Murakami Iori smiled and said: "It would be great if this could be done." Then she felt a little unwilling and regretted: "It's a pity that I couldn't publicize it properly. I should have relied on favors and asked people to post some soft articles, like that
There should be more people watching now.”
She previously wanted to rely on the contacts she had accumulated in the past to ask for space to promote and warm up for the premiere, but Chihara Rinto felt that it was not necessary. She still insists on this view and said with a smile: "As long as the audience likes it, of course.
It will attract attention, and there is no need to beg or owe favors. Isn’t it better now... As I said before, we will win by word of mouth this time. The lower the cost, the more gimmicks we will have. We don’t need to promote it too much, just be patient and wait.”
The situation is now very good. Naturally, everything Chihara Rinto said is right. Murakami Iori had no objection and stood up directly and said: "Then according to the original plan, you have a good rest and catch up on sleep, and leave the rest to me!"
She was full of confidence and felt that the more she worked in the film operation class, the more enjoyable she became. Although she did not roll up her sleeves, her expression showed that she was ready to take advantage of the victory and have a good fight.
Qianyuan Rinto didn't give her a gift, but just reminded her: "The better the response, the faster the station will find out. If you have money, send it out as soon as possible. Don't leave too much in the account... By the way, we paid more than 3.8 million last night."
How much can I take?”
Murakami Iori loves his work and is an extremely good person. Although he is a newbie in the film production industry, he already knows these basic knowledge and is much better than Chihara Rinto. He immediately said: "In terms of box office revenue distribution,
The National Cultural Development Fund has to take 3.5%, which is mandatory. Yinglun is a public welfare organization, and you can give it or not, but it defaults to assisting them with a sum of money. The film industry union also takes a share of the box office, which is about 0.5
%, and there is the national tax, but this will be refunded as a cultural subsidy, which is about 9% in total. The rest is shared between us and the theaters, with the theaters taking about 65% and us taking the rest, which is about 9%.
Around 1.2 million yen."
Qianhara Rinto nodded silently. After making a movie, even if it is an independent movie, because it is released commercially and has a box office, cats and dogs who have never heard of it come to share the money. It is really speechless.
But it’s okay. Overall, it seems that we can get about 30% - the theaters should get the lion’s share. Their costs are higher, and the producers get 30% of each theater’s relative ticket sales, which is more overall.
He thought about it in his mind for a while. If an independent film has no distributor and no publicity expenses, then these three achievements are all his own. Based on the original film's box office of more than 3 billion, it can probably earn about one billion yen.
, as long as it is not taken away by Ohashi Eiji - this is not a big problem. "Oki" prepared for a rainy day and asked for the entire budget in advance. I was worried that the committee would take it back, so I specially opened a special account, led by Murakami Iori and others.
Control, there is no way to withdraw money directly from the desk.
As for Taili forcibly issuing an order to hand it over, that's fine. If Ohashi Eishi had the ability, he would rush into the basement and bite him, but he would definitely not give it anyway.
Of course, it is still best to distribute money as early as possible, and distribute money as soon as it is available, so that the money goes directly into the pockets of the working group and does not give any chance to the Taiwanese.
Calculated based on the income of one billion yen, if four to five hundred people share one point, each person will have more than two million yen. Even if it is not much, it is definitely enough to subsidize the members of the working group in a short period of time, and it feels good.
As long as the goal is achieved, Chihara Rinto will be honest. He has no intention of changing his career to making movies, so that's fine for him. As long as the working team can maintain it, he doesn't consider anything else.
He didn't ask any more questions, and watched Iori Murakami, who was in a super-excited state, leave, and then turned around and started busy with his own business - when he became a senior executive of the TV station, he would definitely not let the situation go on like this, so he had to make a plan first and think about it.
What to do when.
After all, only by being prepared can you be safe. It’s not a bad thing to think more about it when you are free.
But he entered an autistic state and no longer cared about a small independent film. The outside world began to become more and more lively. Countless theater and film critics were shocked to find that he had made a super strange film without saying anything.
The independent film "Little Dark Horse", my eyes were immediately focused on it.