I didn't want to be an actor

Chapter 630: "Love Myth" and Xu Zheng (33)

In Shen Liang's opinion, a so-called film and television production company is one that produces six or seven cool films with a score of around 7 per year...

This type of cool movie does not require the pursuit of art, but all kinds of types and styles exist, and there are all kinds of themes and hot topics. What stands out is that the lower limit is qualified, the quantity is large and there is always one that can satisfy you.

Then, I would like to make a movie with a score of 8 or above, and preferably a good art film.

Well, that’s what the Hollywood 7 did in the 90s.

Later, in 2000, Alan Horn took office as president of Warner, and he began to implement a rule: blockbuster hits.

Even the most devoted fans will only see one movie a week, so make sure they see the one you made.

Because of this, it is particularly important to create some eye-catching highlights. These highlights can be high-quality production, fascinating storylines, popular stars or unique visual effects, so that you can stand out from the fierce competition and attract attention.

--From the list of about 25 films produced each year, four or five blockbusters that are expected to win high box office and receive the most favor are selected, and a considerable proportion of the production and publicity costs are invested.

Then, as of 2011, Warner Bros. became the only studio in history to have achieved a U.S. box office record of over $11 billion for 10 consecutive years.

Business-wise, there is nothing wrong with Alan Horn!
However, the audience's aesthetic taste is improving...

In addition, blockbusters must consider the global market. With so many considerations, many movies have become routine...

Oh, back to Shen Liang. Brother Liang shook his head: "I have never thought about starting a film and television company. At most, I would come across suitable projects and do a few every year..."

"You'll be very tired!"

"It's okay. There aren't that many suitable scripts..."

Lei Jiayin smiled and changed the subject: "Tomorrow, Senior Brother Xu Zheng's "Love Mythology" will premiere. Are you going to support it?"

"Let's go... We've finished reshooting today, and we'll be going to Shanghai tomorrow..."

"Okay, let's go together!"

"Well," Shen Liang turned and looked at Dong Runnian: "Senior Brother, are you going?"

"I'm not going... I'll go back to BJ and break down the script..."

"Will you go back later?"

"I can't delay any longer... I still need to discuss the shooting scene with Lao Xie..."

Old Xie is Xie Zhengyu. Dong Runnian has a good relationship with him. He is the director of photography of "The Man Caught by Light"...

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"Love Mythology" was selected at the Xining FIRST Youth Film Venture Capital Conference!
Venture Capital Conference...

It looks high-end, but it's actually quite shady.

In the past two years, the film market was quite hot. Some creators even took the same project to participate in venture capital everywhere with the mentality of "hitting the jackpot", and then neglected to polish the script...

Especially Ning FIRST Youth Film Venture Capital Conference, which has become famous!
Xin Yukun, the director of "Labyrinth of the Heart" and "Silent Witness", and Zhou Ziyang, the director of "Old Beast"...

Shen Liang went there once - that venture capital meeting made him hate so-called venture capital...

I met a creator who was immersed in the self-intoxication of "I am the best in the world"...

Boring and meaningless...

But it was valued by the venture capital firm, which invested directly and invited Xu Zheng to be the producer...

Then, Xu Zheng was persuaded by her to become an actor, and a whole team was established.

Xu Zheng is a big name in the film and television industry. With him as the protagonist, there are many people willing to play supporting roles.

As for being a director...

In fact, being a director is much easier than being a screenwriter, especially for a feature film like this. With Xu Zheng as the assistant, the photographer, artist, and lighting technician are all professionals. In the original time and space, Shen Liang had never seen this movie...

I heard that they are not friendly to outsiders!

I watched the premiere very carefully this time - it was very fresh and full of life!
It escaped from the skyscrapers and sophisticated white-collar workers that once marked the city, and chose the urban alleys that are closest to life, the hustle and bustle under the shade of plane trees, and the street cafes that can be found every two steps.

Moreover, in this film, you will not see the suspended and artificial performance style seen in domestic urban romance films, nor will you see all the awkwardness and deliberateness that is forcibly piled up by melodramatic plots.

The film has a seamless style, a brisk pace, and the breath of life leaps out of the screen.

It's just that the plot and content, Liang Ge is not very interested...

But it didn’t look ugly…

Therefore, during the review session, Shen Liang gave high praise: “A few years ago, when Frances Ha became popular among literary and artistic youth, I heard many sighs: Why can’t we make an urban romantic short film of our own?

Shanghai and New York, Shanghai drifters and New York drifters, have some similarities. "

“Now I can say, we have it!”

"The script of the female film "Love Mythology" is very close to Greta Gerwig's whispercore style. Although it is a film for middle-aged people, the overall tone of the film is similar to the romantic comedy style of Woody Allen, which is very rare in mainland films, or even in the Greater Chinese film industry."

"I really like this movie...I really hope to work with the director on a movie before I turn 30..."

"Wow, Liang Ge gave such high praise!"

"I'm telling you the truth..."

The host then asked: "So how much do you think the box office will be?"

“…I certainly hope it’s a big hit at the box office!”

……

After the premiere, Xu Zheng specially invited Shen Liang to have dinner together...

Also traveling with them was Lei Jiayin.

"How did you two meet?"

Lei Jiayin explained: "He had a script and wanted me to play the leading role. I really liked it, so I came here to fight for it!"

"Oh?" Xu Zheng looked at Shen Liang: "What movie?"

Shen Liang explained: "It's to help people clear up rumors... Previously, there was a woman who was accused of pornographic things while picking up a package online, so I thought of making a movie with a similar theme..."

"…Hot news…You are quite perceptive!"

"I'm basically filming all year round now. Although I enjoy it, I have lost my sense of life... I can only watch the news..."

Hearing Shen Liang say this, Xu Zheng sighed: "There's nothing I can do. You're a top star now. Even if you want to experience life, it's impossible!"

"My Heart Is Flying has been withdrawn from the schedule?"

Xu Zheng sighed again: "…The leading actress has a scandal, and no distribution company is willing to take over… We can only wait!"

Yes, during the Spring Festival, such a fierce schedule, the entry threshold is 100 million yuan for publicity, marketing and scheduling fees...

Can "My Heart Is Flying" be taken back?

If nothing had happened to Monsanto, the producer, Xu Zheng's Zhenledao Company, might have been willing to give it a try - after all, the Winter Olympics is opening and the hot topic is here!
Oh, "My Heart Will Go On" is a sports-themed movie, and the prototype female protagonist is Yang Yang, the first athlete in my country to win the short track speed skating championship.

Monsanto incident, or scandal...

It’s great that this movie was not directly removed from the shelves!
(End of this chapter)