New Age Artists

Chapter 105 Seeking industry influence, "Red Cliff" is yours. (33)

Because it was 05, not later times, and we didn’t have the difficulties of this era.

The biggest difficulty facing the film industry right now is the development of local films.

To this end, imported films.

It created a collision of Hollywood blockbusters.

Opening the market to Japan and South Korea and bringing in good films from other regions is just to hedge against the influence of Hollywood.

domestic.

Treat the Hong Kong Island team well.

Because domestic films and Hollywood are enemies.

The conflicts between Hong Kong Island and the mainland are just internal ones.

Shen Santong himself also benefited from this.

He represents the new force of domestic films, and Han Sanping is willing to support him on some things.

In this case, Shen Santong's new film competes with Chen Kaige's new film.

It's a domestic film that's fighting itself.

When the mainland produces only a few good films a year, doing this kind of thing will only make friends hate you and enemies happy.

After doing a good job with Shen Santong, Han Sanping breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. We local filmmakers must unite."

Sometimes, Shen Santong is so rash in doing things that it's really scary.

Although Han Sanping is not as sick as some people think Shen Santong is.

But there is no doubt that Shen Santong is not a particularly normal person.

Who is a normal person and can use his debut work to force the kings of China and foreign countries to do so?

Coupled with the great sales of Shen San Tong Supermarket, if the movie really goes wrong before it falls, I'm afraid there will be some cinemas willing to go crazy with it.

“It is my responsibility as a filmmaker to serve the greater good of the film industry.”

Shen Santong expressed his opinion and then asked for benefits: "Boss, I want to ask for a share of the profits from my next movie."

Han Sanping was very satisfied with Shen Santong's statement, but when he heard the leader address him, he knew something was wrong: "Your film cost isn't high, right?"

"Our producers' share is too low. Hollywood's highest share is 60% or even 70%, and the lowest is 45%. We only get 40%, which is not conducive to film production. It's too easy to lose money on an investment." Shen Santong said.

Domestic producers only hold 41%, and this share was reached through negotiations between Zhang Weiping and the theaters.

Around 2000, the profit sharing ratio remained at around 35%.

In 2002, riding on the momentum of the rise of "Hero" (movie version and American TV series version), Zhang Weiping personally negotiated with major theater chains and secured a 40% share of the film's box office.

Further down the line, "House of Flying Daggers" reached 41%.

It is no exaggeration to say that Zhang Weiping alone is driving the improvement of the revenue sharing ratio.

Shen Santong wants to increase his share of the film profits. On the one hand, domestic films do not do well at the box office, so he has the bargaining power.

On the other hand, it will also improve its own status in the industry. All producers will benefit and it will be written into the history of industry development.

Leave your name in history.

Even if it is the history of the industry, it is quite fragrant.

Han Sanping thought about it and felt that increasing the share of the producers would indeed help stimulate external capital to make movies. However, he also pointed out the problem in Shen San's call: "We are different from Hollywood. Their theaters are basically fully developed, while we are still in the construction stage. The theater chain needs funds to build theaters."

"Just one point." Shen Santong wanted to first gain support from the theater chains under China Film.

China Film should consider the development of the industry instead of just pursuing short-term profits, which will be easier to achieve.

Han Sanping is not easy to fool: "What about the second part of Supermarket? Do you want to mention it? Do you want to raise a point for each one? Are you so confident in your new film?"

"The second part of Supermarket is still in progress, and it will be released next year." Shen Santong has finished his own new play, but Ning Hao's script is not finished yet.

The main reason is that Ning Hao was not very reconciled. He was running for awards for "Green Grassland" and could not devote himself to creation. He just came back.

Shen Santong did not intervene, but instead supported the award-winning campaign.

He didn't interfere with the writing of the script, he just took care of the overall situation.

Don't be too rustic, and leave the rest to Ning Hao and the editing team.

Don't feel disappointment and despair properly.

Realize that some prizes only accept slaves and not even surrender.

It’s impossible to win the award while standing.

Without the setbacks in reality, the literary and artistic thoughts in my mind would not be eliminated, and I would not be able to create "Crazy Stone".

A person's success requires a process, and the development of domestic films cannot rely on him alone.

Shen Santong is looking forward to Ning Hao's success, and economic benefits are only part of it.

If he personally brings out a new generation director, the flag will be raised, and the new generation of filmmakers will unconsciously move closer to him.

Han Sanping suggested: "If you want the negotiation to go smoothly, discuss both films together."

"That's settled then." It would be easier for Shen Santong if he got the support of the theater chain under China Film.

Han Sanping talked about something: "Shanghai Film Studio will announce the filming of "The Battle of Red Cliff" next month."

Shen Santong became excited when he heard "Red Cliff".

Another terrible movie, Meng Meng stood up. The mainland big flower played the supporting role for the wild model Kurosawa Zhiling, who was born with a green background, and it cost about 80 million US dollars.

Unexpectedly, the Red Cliff project was first proposed by Shanghai Film Group.

As for the Shanghai Film Group's project, it had not yet been announced, but the leaders of China Film Group knew about it, so Shen Santong was not surprised.

China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group have always had exchanges and attach great importance to communication and exchange.

"Red Cliff, to some extent, originated from the ancient military film creation plan of Liang Xin, a famous Chinese playwright 46 years ago in 1959." Han Sanping talked about the historical origins of Red Cliff.

As early as in 1959, during the filming of "The Red Detachment of Women", Liang Xin discussed with the energetic director Xie Jin about bringing the famous historical battle "Battle of Red Cliffs" to the screen.

But considering that they were all young at the time and might not be able to present a large-scale battle on the screen, they decided to incubate the project for a few more years until the three years of economic difficulties had passed.

"China Film Group also wants to shoot this?" Shen Santong asked.

Han Sanping nodded: "You have finished your new film, do you want to try a blockbuster?"

Shanghai Film Group has not made any announcement yet, let alone investigated the case.

Just grab it.

I stole it from China Film Group, so what?
This is the main purpose of Han Sanping calling Shen Santong here. He has actually been paying attention to Shen Santong's new play.

From the initial suspense and horror, it turned to comedy suspense after online investigation.

Explain to listen to advice.

The crew of more than 200 people are very united and have strong organizational and scheduling capabilities. 200 people is not the upper limit at all, which is beyond the capabilities of many current directors.

Demonstrates organizational and scheduling capabilities.

The most important thing is to have professional ethics and pursuits that many current filmmakers do not have.

In order to try out new technology, I first shot a low-budget movie called "Lost Town".

He is unique in that he listens to advice, has organizational skills, and is ambitious.

Han Sanping wanted to make a big movie, but if Shen Santong wasn't there, he would have to wait and find a director who could give investors confidence, or wait for confirmation of his progress.

With Shen Santong, he felt he could get it done earlier.

As for whether Shen Santong can do it, it's fine as long as he is willing to do it.

There is no one more suitable.

Shen Santong was caught off guard.

It turns out that when it comes to talking about blockbuster strategies, there is no one to complain about, and I am waiting for myself here.

He originally planned to make a TV series in the time before the movie was released.

Idol theme.

The idol drama genre is monopolized by South Korea and Taiwan, so he wanted to create something different.

After thinking about it, Shen Santong agreed: "I can only say give it a try."

I don't have much confidence in making a historical blockbuster.

But when I think about this movie in the previous life, it was so bad that even if I took a clip from CCTV's "Three Kingdoms", it would be better than this.

A Japanese actor plays Wu Hou, which really makes me want to curse.

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What's wrong with him coming?
Why can't he?

At least he has a respect for history and is afraid that the audience will poke his spine and bring shame to his ancestors.

Just do it.

Han Sanping made the decision directly: "We will announce the project before the film is released, and then put it on record."

Shen Santong was speechless. You didn't even wait a moment and actually snatched the project from Shanghai Film Studio.

After finalizing the Chibi project and walking out of the China Film Building, Shen Santong felt a little dazed.

The release date of the new drama has been finalized, and the commission of the film company has also been finalized, so why is there another blockbuster movie added to the mix?

There is a feeling of being appointed.

Got in the car.

Shen Santong sorted out his thoughts before saying, "Let's go."

I have something else to do today. I have to go to a date with Wang Jinghua and see what the rules are.

Let me tell you, sometimes I do lose my mind.

It is best if the magic adaptation is familiar to everyone, even if it is a bad movie, everyone can relate to it. Learn from the lesson.

Let me tell you in advance that the Red Cliff project will take at least two years to start, one year from preparation to filming, and half a year or even a year for post-production alone. It will be released in 08 or even 09.

The next new drama is Lost Journey, at least the schedule for filming and release is like this.

As for the new film release date, I thought it would be more satisfying to step on The Promise to get ahead.

After analyzing it, I think it is impossible. All the parties involved in distribution, production, theaters, and other aspects will not agree.

Stay as close to reality as possible.

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(End of this chapter)