Hualiu Director

Chapter 18 Kong Xiao Apprenticeship

Because the Beijing Film Academy is an art school, it has all kinds of talents and equipment for news reports, and Beijing Film itself has cooperated with many news media, so the news about the screening of "Three Monks" was quickly broadcast by major platforms .

Huang Li didn't attend the screening today because the investment of 10 yuan was a small project for him. If Kong Xiao didn't take the initiative to call, he would have even forgotten about it.

At the beginning, the investment of 10 yuan was still based on the script, which was a bit like buying horse bones with a lot of money. As for whether the films produced can be profitable, he didn’t really care too much. After all, the literary films he invested basically lost money.

For Huang Li, who is worth billions, 10 may be the price of a bottle of red wine, which he can afford.Of course, loving movies and being willing to discover new actors is also a big factor.If Lin Hong succeeds, Huang Li will gain a reputation as a bole, and there will be greater possibilities for cooperation in the future, so it will not be a loss.

Chinese law stipulates that the copyright of film and television works belongs to the producer or production unit. Huang Li is only the producer this time, and what he enjoys is dividends, but he cannot get the copyright. This is one of the reasons why he is unwilling to attend the screening.

Huang Li got off work early today and went home to accompany his family. There is a private theater in his villa, a sound system worth more than 300 million yuan, and the audio-visual experience is no worse than a movie theater.He was about to go to bed after watching a European literary film, but his assistant called and asked him to watch an entertainment news from an hour ago, with a link attached.

"The latest entertainment information, the fastest entertainment delivery, everyone, this is Penguin Entertainment. At the just-concluded Beijing Film Academy graduates screening, Zheng Huaping, principal of Beijing Film Academy, accompanied the famous director Chen Ge and his wife, famous actors Song Dan, Dean Feng, He Bin, Chen Yi and other literary and art stars attended the screening.

After the screening, everyone gathered to discuss how to help new directors better and faster integrate into the entertainment industry. "

The screen switched to Principal Zheng of Jingying, behind him were Jingying students who were coming and going.

"Professional colleges send a lot of directors every year, but in the end, many directors who can shoot works that audiences love are not from professional colleges. This is actually a question worth exploring, and it is also what our professional colleges have been facing. The problem.

Of course, many people will say that this is the choice of the market, but many students face fierce competition after graduation. Apart from professional knowledge, they do not have many other resources. Many outstanding students are gradually eliminated by the market.So it's not the market that eliminated them, but resources.

So many times it is not that we have not cultivated good actors and directors, but that they have been eliminated from this circle by factors other than skills.

In the long run, we hope that more students can gain a firm foothold in the entertainment industry and present more and better literary and artistic works to ordinary people.

For example, Lin Hong, the director of "Three Monks" screened today, is very good. His graduation work "Three Monks" has reached a very high level, but he does not have any resources. If no one helps after graduation For a moment, it would be very difficult for him to successfully survive the competition of film and television drama directors.

We want to change this situation. For example, we plan to promote "Three Monks" and help Lin Hong send it to major film festivals so that more people can see his work. "

Huang Li has already realized that those beautiful clichés that Principal Zheng said earlier are all for the final purpose, which is to praise Lin Hong and "Three Monks".

The entertainment news didn't end, and the screen switched to an interview with director Chen Ge.

"The development of the literature and art industry should be healthy. There is nothing wrong with the choice of the market, but certain rules must be followed. In many cases, it is not that we do not have good directors and good works, but that good directors do not have the right to speak in the market. Good works No chance of being seen by more people.

Today I came back to Beijing Film Festival to participate in this screening, just to see if there are any excellent new directors and excellent works.

Fortunately, I really saw a good work today. "Three Monks" was shot very well. This is a rare classic short film. I think the market should give such a good work a chance, and director Lin Hung a chance. "

Huang Li was a little confused. If Principal Zheng's words were a bit protective, then why did a great director like Chen Ge give Lin Hong such an obvious platform?

The screen continued to switch, and it was Dean Feng who appeared this time.

"Today, people from Renyi came here mainly to see if there are any good actors and directors. In the end, we really found something. "Three Monks" is a very, very good work. I am personally deeply shocked, to be honest I haven’t watched such a deep short film for a long time. We hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with director Lin Hong and the actors in the film in the future to absorb young blood, which is also the basis for our human art to maintain innovation.”

Huang Li was shocked. Because Dean Feng is the top leader in the unit system, he basically does not accept general entertainment media interviews, but today he not only accepts interviews, but also specifically mentions Renyi, which is pulling the unit to give Lin Hong support?

What day is it today, which god is joking with Huang Li?If ordinary people read this entertainment news just for fun, or look forward to "Three Monks", but Huang Li, as a figure in the circle, he can't tell that this is the big boss who collectively worked for Lin Hong. Build momentum.

What are they going to do?

Huang Li didn't know, but he wanted to know very much, so he regretted not going to the screening right now.

Picking up the mobile phone on the table to check the time, it was 10:30, young people should not go to bed so early, so Huang Li dialed Kong Xiao's number.

The phone rang for a long time before it was connected, but before Huang Li opened his mouth, he heard messy voices coming through the phone's microphone.

"Drink, drink, don't be cowardly, Kong Xiao, you'll bring Zhang Shan down!"

"You guys drink first, I'll go out to answer the phone... Mr. Huang is sorry, I just had a drink with some friends."

"Congratulations on making a good work, are you drinking to celebrate? Director Chen Ge and Dean Feng are there too?"

Kong Xiao thought that you knew it was a good work even before you came, your nose is sensitive enough, do they want to come here even if you are here?

"Hey, I can't say it's a celebration, just a few friends come out to have fun together, how can we invite Director Chen Ge and Dean Feng, they will go back after the screening.

By the way, Mr. Huang, is it convenient for me and Lin Hong to come to your company tomorrow?The financial statements and the finished film will be sent to you for your review, and the school leader said to help us apply for the film festival, so I just discussed related matters with Chunlei Company. "

Now that the movie is out, with the school leaders and so many big names helping to build momentum, how could Kong Xiao let Huang Li, a big shot, be spared? Since he is the producer, he must squeeze it out.

"Okay, I'll be at the company tomorrow morning!"

Kong Xiao was shocked, there was no time limit, that is to say, any time in the morning is fine, this is a big change.

At nine o'clock in the morning the next day, Lin Hong and Kong Xiao appeared in Huang Li's Chunlei company in formal attire. The attitude of the assistant leading the way was much more hospitable than last time, which made Kong Xiao feel very comfortable.

From the door to the office area, you can see a beautiful movie poster almost every few steps, all of which are made by Chunlei over the years. I have to say that their vision is really good, and many of them are award-winning works. Of course The majority lose money.

As soon as Lin Hong entered the office, he was shocked by the trophies on the surrounding walls. What kind of office is this? This is clearly a trophy showroom.

"Hello, Mr. Huang, I'm Lin Hong. I should have come to visit you a long time ago. I'm really sorry for delaying until today."

Lin Hong's posture was very low, after all, Huang Li was the first to lend a helping hand when he needed it most.

"There is nothing to apologize for. You are the director, and you should focus on the film. It should be the producer's job to contact investors, hahahaha."

The two sides exchanged some polite words, and Lin Hong's eyes unconsciously glanced at the trophies.

"You saw this one from the Tokyo Film Festival, this one from Pingyao, this one from the Moscow Film Festival, and that one from the Asian International Film Festival Organizing Committee Special Award, hahaha, there are too many, some of which I didn't go to the scene I can't even remember. Hahaha..."

Huang Li smiled very proudly, he was no longer Versailles, he wished to move the Palace of Versailles in front of Lin Hong.

"It can be seen that Mr. Huang really loves movies. Your support for Chinese literary and artistic films is obvious to all. I personally salute you."

This sentence is what Lin Hong really wants to say. If there are more investors and producers like Huang Li in the market, it will definitely be the luck of Chinese movies. Unfortunately, there is only one Chunlei, and there is only one Huang Li.

"It's really nothing, I'm just pure love."

Well, you have money and you love it!

Kong Xiao took out the printed financial statements from his bag and sent them to Huang Li, which recorded various expenses in detail, many of which had invoices and receipts, and Kong Xiao could get them out if needed.

Huang Li invested 409 yuan as the producer, and [-] bedroom invested [-] yuan as the co-producer.Actor Jin Shan’s salary is [-] yuan, Zhang Shan’s salary is [-] yuan, and the rest of the rented equipment and venue cost a lot less because of Yang Bing’s relationship. Twenty thousand.

In other words, there is still a balance of a little over 2 on the books, which I have to say is a miracle.

Of course, this is also related to the zero-pay work of all 409, especially Lin Hong. His script and director have not received a penny, otherwise 14 is far from enough.

Huang Li just glanced at it for a while and didn't watch it. He really wanted to know why Chen Ge and the others admired the short film for only 12 yuan.

Kong Xiao sensibly sent the hard drive, and then Lin Hong saw the function of this office as a screening room.I have to say that it is good to have money, the sound system in one office is enough for him to shoot thirty monks.

Huang Li watched the film at 24 minutes and [-] seconds twice in a row, and it was the kind of watching that didn't even miss the subtitles. He didn't say a word during the period.Lin Hong and Kong Xiao didn't bother, they watched it twice quietly with Huang Li.

When the second round was over, Huang Li let out a long breath, and then rubbed the space between his brows.

"I really regret that I didn't use money to take away your producer position, otherwise my office would definitely have a few more important trophies. It's a pity that those upcoming trophies don't belong to Chunlei now.

Director Lin, I can only say that you are a genius, both in script and directing ability. "

Lin Hong was flattered. He didn't expect Huang Li to give him such a high evaluation. This is completely different from Chen Ge's restrained and reserved. Huang Li's praise came directly and fiercely.

"Mr. Huang, you are overrated. I still have a long way to go."

"Of course you have a long road ahead, but it will definitely be brilliant. If you still have a good script, let me see. This time I will be a producer."

Kong Xiao suddenly felt a great sense of crisis, just as Lin Hong wanted to ask for help, he was interrupted by Huang Li.

"Kong Xiao, you are still too young to make films. The success of a short film does not mean anything at all. It is the ability to produce a movie for theatrical release.

You think the position of producer is too simple. It is not something you can succeed in just a few classes in Beijing Film and Television.A film starts from project approval, reporting to the General Administration, then attracting investment, finding actors, building a crew, finding a venue, and even building a market town as a venue, then shooting, post-production and publicity, and finally going to the theaters For the release, sometimes you have to negotiate public relations with major film festivals, and even involve overseas distribution.You can't even imagine how many joints there are, how much money is involved, and how many people you have to deal with.

And you also need to have the public relations ability to deal with emergencies, and block all external interference that affects the work of the director and crew.

Although your principal said yesterday that he would help you, how much do you think he can help you?If the market and capital are so easily subverted, that would be a real tragedy.

After all, you still don't have the resources, otherwise, if you can get a big investment, how can you find me.

As long as Lin Hong continues to shoot step by step, he will sooner or later become a great director like Zhang Guoshi and Chen Ge. It is impossible for you as a producer to do every project by yourself, otherwise you will be exhausted.

This market cannot be monopolized by any one person, you must learn to cooperate, only in this way can you share more resources, and the road ahead will be wider and wider.

Young people follow me and learn hard. At the beginning, you can be a co-producer to gain experience and make connections. When you can really be an independent producer, I welcome you to compete with me!Ha ha ha ha……"

But all successful people have the problem of being good teachers, and Huang Li is no exception. Facing Xiaomeng Xin Kong Xiao, he couldn't help but put on the appearance of a master who has become a god after all battles.

Huang Li's words were very cruel. He told the current situation of this industry. It is really difficult for a new producer without background to get the right to produce, and it is even more difficult to participate in a big production. This is the fate of Kong Xiao. where.However, Huang Li also has a heart-warming side. He is willing to take Kong Xiao as a co-producer. This is actually a threat to a tiger, but he is not afraid of future competition. This is the pattern of a big boss.

Huang Li originally thought that Kong Xiao would be unhappy and even rebellious, but he far underestimated Kong Xiao's face.

"Hello, Master!"