"Haha, congratulations to the two directors. The first film was so successful. As time goes by, the mainland film industry will rely on young directors like you in the future."
At the banquet, Wang Changtian, with a smile on his face, drank a glass with Li Qian, Qi Yukun, and Guo Fan, and drank the wine in one gulp first.
"Mr. Wang is overly praised. It was just a fluke."
Although the box office of his debut film exceeded 100 million, Qi Yukun is not arrogant enough to think that he really has this level.
The movie "Jaws: The Revenge" is completely based on the model of the first movie. It is not so much a film as it is a copy.
If it were so easy to earn a box office of 100 million yuan, there wouldn't be just two or three movies a year in China. In total, there wouldn't be ten directors who can achieve a box office of over 100 million yuan.
Excited as I am, I still have a clear understanding.
"Director Qi is too modest." Wang Changtian shook his head repeatedly.
Guo Fan smiled and said, "We still have a lot to learn. Next year we will go to the Beijing Film Academy's directing training class for a year."
Wang Changtian was a little surprised, "It's amazing that you can still keep a heart for learning after becoming famous."
This is a sincere sigh. After a hit at the box office, I did not think about money and women, nor was I anxious to make the next movie. Instead, I was able to escape from fame and fortune and go to college to study. It is really not something that ordinary people can do.
Sure enough, successful people are not accidental.
Only then did Wang Changtian really look at the two of them with admiration!
I originally thought that it was with Li Qian's help that we could achieve our current success, but now it seems that even without Li Qian, as long as they are given a chance, they can still succeed.
Next, as the protagonists of the banquet, Qi Yukun and Guo Fan also went to deal with the industry insiders present.
There are producers from some film and television companies, well-known agents, and media people, all of which are indispensable entertainment for a director.
Of course, as the leading actor, Li Guangjie has also become one of the centers of the scene.
There are not many leading actors in the country who have grossed over 100 million yuan.
However, he was not in a good mood.
It can even be said that he felt very uncomfortable since the completion of "Jaws: Revenge".
After the filming was completed, Qi Yukun re-filmed a scene, which was the scene where he was killed by another shark.
I didn’t think much about it at the time, I was immersed in the anticipation for the movie’s release.
But as the movie came out and I read the audience's comments, I realized something was wrong.
If you are already dead, doesn’t it mean that you have no part in the third part?
The second shark appeared at the end of the first part, and the third shark appeared at the end of the second part. No need to think too much, this must be the shark in the third part.
It is basically certain that the sequel will not involve him, and Li Guangjie is now filled with regret.
But no one cares what he thinks.
...
Looking at Qi Yukun and Guo Fan dealing with other people in the industry unnaturally, Li Qian smiled and toasted Wang Changtian.
"Mr. Wang, thanks to your help in promoting these two movies."
"Director Li is very polite. This is what we should do."
Wang Changtian also looked at Qi Yukun and Guo Fan who were surrounded by a group of people, and said with a smile, "Aren't Director Li worried that they will be poached by some company? The entertainment industry is a vanity fair, but it is full of temptations."
"Why worry."
Li Qian didn't take it seriously, "It's their freedom to go wherever they want. We are friends. Whether they join Huayang or Bernardo, it's their own business."
Unsure whether Li Qian really didn't care or was testing himself, Wang Changtian laughed and asked about the release of "Moon".
"There is still a bit of exaggeration in the later stage, and it will probably be completed in more than a week. Are all the movies for the Lunar New Year season confirmed?" Li Qian asked.
"The competition for the Lunar New Year slot is a bit fierce this year, with Ma Xiaogang's "If You Are the One", Cheng Kaige's "Mei Lanfang", "Ip Man" starring Donnie Yen, "007: Breaking the Quantum", "Love Call Transfer 2", Xu Ke's "
"Women Are Not Bad", Ning Hao's "Crazy Racing", "Under the Red Cliff", "Peach Blossom" starring Ge You and Fan Binbin"
Wang Changtian went through all his treasures and reported several threatening movies that were scheduled to be released during the Lunar New Year.
The domestic film market remains the same every year. In the past, there was at most one blockbuster in the Lunar New Year block during the summer season. Since the past two years, there have been two blockbusters in the Lunar New Year block.
The market is getting bigger and bigger, and more and more films are being produced, so competition is naturally getting bigger and bigger.
These movies are either directed by famous directors or stars with box office appeal. The least promising one, "Call Transfer 2", is also based on the first one. There is still a market for comedy films in the Lunar New Year period.
Not to mention the four directors Ma Xiaogang, Cheng Kaige, Xu Ke and Ning Hao, let alone "Red Cliff", the first part will soon exceed 300 million.
"007" is a classic series, and Hollywood blockbusters are becoming more and more popular in China. Mainly because the audience's living standards have improved and they are willing to get into the habit of watching movies. The first choice is still Hollywood blockbusters.
"Peach Blossom" has Ge You, and "Ip Man" has Donnie Yen. Although Donnie Yen is not a superstar, his status is better than that of an A-lister. His salary alone is comparable to that of Chen Kun, Zhou Xun, and Zhao Wei combined.
You'll know if it's that high.
"Others include "The Witness" starring Xie Tingfeng and Zhang Jingchu, "Tough Guy" starring Liu Ye, and several Hong Kong films."
Li Qian asked, "No specific schedule has been determined yet?"
"We're all waiting for "If You Are the One" and "Mei Lanfang" to settle down, but the first part of "Red Cliff" doesn't have a good reputation, so I probably won't join in the fun," Wang Changtian said.
The industry is like this, the big bosses can choose their schedules at will, and other people are careful to avoid the big bosses.
Li Qian nodded, "Then let's wait until they are both sure. At least one of them must be avoided."
Although I am very confident about "Moon", there is no real science fiction film in China yet. Even if it is a low-budget film, it is still a true science fiction film, and the meaning is different.
However, in terms of fame, Ma Xiaogang and Cheng Kaige definitely beat Li Qian, they are not on the same level at all.
Even if Brother Cheng Kai falls off the altar because of "The Promise", his reputation in China is still first-rate.
This is only my second movie, and the time for success is too short. In another two years, I will have to choose the time I want, and others will avoid it.
...
After the banquet is over.
"Old Zhang, why are Qi Yukun and Guo Fan so devoted to Li Qian?"
Wang Changtian asked Zhang Zhao that he had always noticed a detail during the banquet. When Qi Yukun and Guo Fan talked about them, they always used "we" instead of "I".
Although there is only one word difference, the difference is huge.
If you look at the media on the Internet before, you will know what is going on.
Either Huayang or Bernard, I must have contacted both of them in the past few days, but all failed.
Zhang Zhao thought for a while and said, "I think the most important thing to be grateful for is gratitude. They were nothing before they followed Li Qian. It was Li Qian who supported them step by step to where they are now within a year. This situation is really not good.
manage."
Yes, Wang Changtian also had ideas about Qi Yukun and Guo Fan, but he only cared about Li Qian and never showed any signs of it.
However, they were able to study after becoming famous, which Wang Changtian valued even more.
At first glance, Li Qian is not a peaceful person, and today he even used the media to solicit projects from across the country.
He is just a director, doing the work of a film company!
Who knows what he wants to do!
Wang Changtian had a hunch that Li Qian would never be as simple as just being a director.
But it's not worth it to fall out with Li Qian for the sake of the two of them. This is where Wang Changtian is most conflicted now.
Even if there was a 100% chance of recruiting them both, Wang Changtian would not do it.
The gain outweighs the loss.
Fortunately, they will study for a year, so they don't have to worry about being poached by others for the time being.
As for his gratitude to Li Qian, in Wang Changtian's opinion, it was just because of insufficient benefits.
He believes that nothing is indestructible in the face of interests.
...
After the banquet, Li Qian, Qi Yukun, and Guo Fan also returned to the studio.
"Boss, I always think Wang Changtian is too fake." Guo Fan suddenly said.
"What's fake?" Li Qian was a little confused.
"It's just...how do I put it."
Guo Fan thought for a while, "Lao Qi and I went from executive director, assistant director, to director, and then to a box office hit director. Wang Changtian's expression and tone changed every time he dealt with it, and he was so comprehensive that there was nothing wrong with it.
There is no, there is no transformation process at all, I switch directly from one attitude to another seamlessly. At first glance, I seem to be a very good person, but it feels unreal and it is all fake."
"It's not normal for a media company to be the largest private company in the country." Li Qian shook his head.
Wang Changtian can indeed pretend, and he does it perfectly.
But it's just too perfect. There's no flaw in the way she treats people or the tone of her voice.
However, how can it be possible to keep watertight every day on a normal day? If it is too true, it will seem a bit fake.
This acting skill can win the best actor award.
"You don't have to worry about him, as long as they do everything they should do. The only thing the film and television company needs from a director is to make movies. We don't have anything else for him to worry about."
Guo Fan nodded, "That's right. I'm not a woman, so I have nothing to worry about."
Qi Yukun laughed and said, "That's not necessarily true. It's impossible to tell."
"Tsk tsk...are you disgusting?"
"What did I say?"
"I have to stay away from you."
"You two are so in love, you might as well live together."
Li Qian joked, went to the office, took out a piece of paper, and shouted to Su Lun, who was pulling out a piece of paper over there.
"Su Lun, come here."
Upon hearing this, Su Lun quickly put down the mouse and walked over quickly.
"Director Li?"
"sit."
Li Qian pointed to the opposite side and asked her to pull up a chair and sit down.
Qi Yukun and Guo Fan should not quarrel anymore. After all, they are girls, which is not suitable and will also affect their glorious and majestic image as seniors.
Pulling a chair over and sitting down, Su Lun looked at Li Qian with some confusion.
After the filming of "Moon" was completed, Su Lun stayed in the studio, pulling and watching movies every day, and Li Qian didn't care about her.
Is this going to drive me away?
Su Lun was a little anxious. Qi Yukun and Guo Fan were going to study next month. Seeing that he was Li Qian's only assistant, if he made two more movies, he might be able to get it from Li Qian like them.
Opportunity to direct independently.
Just when she was a little worried, Li Qian handed over an A4 paper in his hand.
"This is a synopsis and outline of a story I wrote before. Take a look."
"?"
Su Lun was slightly dazed, took the thin piece of paper and took a look.
It is densely packed with at least two thousand words, and there is a title in the middle of the top.
"Cohabitation in Time and Space"?
Could it be?
"It's just an outline. See if you can write a script."
For directing students, writing scripts is also a necessary skill. A director who cannot write scripts well is not a good director.
After all, the script written by the screenwriter cannot be used for filming, and the director cannot use it for filming. He has to re-create the script a second or third time himself.
Su Lun's mind was racing and he instantly realized what Li Qian meant.
Holding the paper tightly with both hands, his breathing became rapid.