Chapter 804: Artistic Commercial Films and the Few Remaining Old BrothersAt the end of November, Chen An finally submitted the completed work and then sent it to the Magic Shadow Festival.
It’s a form of circumvention, and I haven’t taken the film to overseas film festivals.
It clearly shows support for our domestic film festival.
You can be more gentle.
Of course, it still needs to be operated.
The subject matter is here.
I took some time to go to the Magic City.
"Brother Chen, this year's Spring Festival season is really lively."
"Brother Ren, please don't point fingers at me. Don't you understand the mission from above?"
In response to Mr. Ren's meaningful words, Chen An spoke frankly.
Director Ren smiled and said, "That's why it's so lively."
"The Magic Shadow Festival has been waiting for so many years, and finally you are here."
"Don't joke with me. Mo Ying has been waiting for so long. Why would he have to wait for me?"
"You underestimate yourself."
Director Ren took Chen An into the building and arranged a dinner.
Han Sanping withdrew. He was old and was just occupying the position reluctantly. He would have to leave eventually.
Everyone at the dinner table was a capable veteran cadre, and they all looked like elites.
They came to this seat, greeted each other, and got to know each other. There was no need to think about it, as they were probably each other's direct connections.
Where there are people, there is the world of martial arts, and most of them come from Magic Film Studio.
"Brother Chen, we have a project here. It's a rare opportunity to ask you to come over. Would you like to take a look?"
"What project?"
"About the Magic City, during those years of development."
"Flowers?" Chen An asked speculatively.
Director Ren nodded unexpectedly and said with a smile: "Have you heard of it? That's easier, haha."
"I've read the book, it's well written, but unfortunately I'm not from Shanghai, so I can't relate to it."
"It's okay. We have a team. Now it's just an idea. We have nothing. It will be ready soon if you come."
Chen An shook his head: "Forget it, it's not suitable for me, I can't take pictures of it."
He didn't understand Shanghai, nor did he like it very much. This international city was moving too fast, so fast that he was about to forget everything.
A financial center and a manifestation of prosperity.
He had seen the nights here many times, and it was probably a prosperity that could not be described in poetry, with bright lights, wine, and clinking glasses.
It is so prosperous that it makes people feel a little discouraged when looking at it.
For someone like him who is sensitive to light, vision, color and structure, what he sees here is an overwhelming sense of oppression!
Groups of steel forests, tiny people crossing the road, bustling streets, and tall buildings that break through the clouds.
"If you're not interested, forget it." Director Ren didn't force it, but he didn't give up either.
When there is more specific information, he will come back again.
But Chen An probably wouldn't agree.
If we were to shoot it, it would definitely be different from what Wang Jiawei did. He said that it couldn't compare to "The Long Season" at all.
Only the show-off shots that are as prosperous as the Magic City are truly top-notch.
Plot wise it's barely decent, but not worthy of the accolades it's received.
After a round of drinking, the dinner ended, leaving only Chen An and Director Ren to chat.
Chen An stood in front of the window and looked at the Magic City again. He saw a city of lights that stretched as far as the eye could see.
"You are here to discuss publicity and promotion, right?" Director Ren looked at Chen An, who was standing in front of the window with a glass of wine.
The neon light of the night shone on his face, and he looked at everything outside the window expressionlessly.
Chen An replied: "I was planning to talk about it, and I also had a few conversations with China Film Group."
As for Xiying, I was too lazy to go there, so I just left a way.
Although the company is fading, it still has a solid foundation. If pressed, it is not impossible to take over the northwest. "I don't need to guess what you are going to say. After all, Monster Hunt is a project that several parties are optimistic about."
"I just don't think much of it. With that quality, they dare to compare it with Zootopia. They were just lucky that the first one became a hit."
The reason for my success in this life is because of the popularity of "Zootopia". I succeeded in this movie even though I didn't succeed in animated films.
They relied on comparison and criticism to promote that ugly thing and took advantage of the popularity of "Zootopia". Even though they were criticized a lot, the box office still exceeded 20 billion.
Actually, Chen An was too lazy to care about it. The first part was fine, but the second part has a lot of people behind it.
But Chen An couldn't resist the urging from his superiors and released "Detective Chinatown 2" as well.
Originally, they just wanted to scare Chen Wei by saying that the movie should be released during the Spring Festival, but who knew that they would actually urge it to be released during the Spring Festival.
Director Ren looked at the other person, whose face was calm but whose eyes were deep, and paused before saying, "I want a share of Detective Chinatown 2. Will the price go up?"
"How come?" Chen An laughed, "How much did Brother Ren eat in Monster Hunt 2? I'll give you double."
You can invest money not only before shooting, but also afterwards.
They are basically bought at a premium, especially the works of Lightyear Pictures.
But it’s already very clear since the other party has asked for it, so it’s fine to just give some.
"Han Sanping is gone. I've known you the longest, brother. If I don't help you, who will?"
Director Ren shook his head and spoke slowly.
He couldn't win before, but it's different now.
Shanghai Film Group and China Film Group have always been in a competitive relationship, and their subordinates never bother each other.
The issue of import rights almost made Shanghai Film Group so angry that it exploded.
It was attracting everyone's attention and seemed to be on the verge of success. No matter whether it was the media or Shanghai Film Group itself, who knew that it would be China Film Group that would take the lead.
Chen An received the signal and walked slowly to Mr. Ren and sat down. "Brother Ren, have a drink. I don't have many brothers left. Back then, the southern market could not have been built without your efforts."
"Hahaha, that's about it, everyone has retreated."
Ten or twenty years have passed in a flash, and sometimes I still miss the past.
Because memories often bring extra meaning to past events.
"My movie was submitted to the Magic Film Festival. I think it's pretty good. With Brother Ren, it's more stable."
"Award-winning film?"
"It is a film that is both artistic and commercial. I think it has good box office potential. It is adapted from real events and has a relatively high impact."
Director Ren nodded slowly. Listening to the other party's statement of "artistic commercial film", he has always been optimistic about the other party's vision.
"I won't take too much advantage of you. I'll give you a 20% premium. After all, his daughter is here." Director Ren has always been quick, accurate and ruthless in his actions.
Knowing Chen An's habits, he ate as much as he could and left more than half for Chen An.
Chen An nodded: "All is fine, and he is also the producer."
We are talking about Han Sanping, whom Chen An brought over to be the producer.
“Then I’ll put one up too.” Mr. Ren has never been inferior to others in his life. He always puts his name on every investment.
After leaving the building, Chen An got into the car.
There was an extra person in the passenger seat, Zhao Xiong's son. Although Chen An himself felt it was a bit strange, how did finding a driver become a hereditary system?
But there is nothing much to say. I have seen this kid myself. He was a soldier. Now he is married and has children and has become much more stable.
It's exactly the same as the one his father carved out.
But compared to his father who was so romantic when he was young, this kid is much more formal and serious.
"Let's go back to the hotel." Chen An rubbed his forehead and said lightly.
We have discussed what needed to be discussed.
In fact, after Han Sanping left, he had guessed that he would become closer to Director Ren in the future, and this is indeed the case now.
I also felt nostalgic for the days I spent with Han Sanping.
Someone has been supporting you, but now he is almost becoming the one providing the backup.
The relationship with China Film Group is still good, but it is just good.
The car started slowly in the night and drove on the driveway. The bustling night scene of the Magic City flashed through the car window.
He looked at everything outside the window in silence for a long time.
(End of this chapter)
