Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 412 Don't you want to know what Lu Xun learned from "Looking for a Gun"?
The conference hall at the China Film Digital Base in Huairou is brightly lit with a ceiling height of nearly eight meters. The projection screen is already lit up, with the China Film logo and the words "The Founding of a Republic" displayed side by side.

Even before the press conference started, the main venue was already packed.

Everyone in the industry who could offer their support did, and even several leaders from the State Administration of Radio and Television came.

As soon as Wu Chen entered the venue, he saw Tong Gang, the director of the Film Bureau, and Zhang Hongsen, the deputy director of the Film Bureau, sitting in the front row. Upon seeing this, he went over to greet them.

Seeing this, Tong Gang said with a smile:
"Director Wu, the April release date for 'The Martian' shouldn't change, right?"

"Director Tong, this is definitely not going to change. The publicity campaign has already been launched."

Zhang Hongsen smiled and said, "I saw the poster a few days ago. It's quite impressive. I look forward to your official trailer and movie."

Tong Gang's tone carried an added expectation:
"With your film leading the way, you'd better set a good example for this year's commemorative films, fully showcasing the country's decades of accumulated strength in aerospace technology and the spirit of the nation's aerospace endeavors."

He is still looking forward to "The Martian".

When Wu Chen told him this story, he was determined to have Wu Chen film it.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Sixty years of progress in spaceflight need to be written by someone.
"That's for sure, Director Tong, Director Zhang, I've already placed the premiere invitations on your desks." Wu Chen seized the opportunity to extend the invitations.

"Hahaha"

The two smiled and agreed, as they had originally planned to attend anyway.

Today, people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong have gathered.

The huge venue was bustling with noise; production companies, directors, actors, and media were all present.
Veteran actors such as Tang Guoqiang, Zhang Guoli, and Xu Qing were immediately spotted by several cameras upon their appearance. Feng Xiaogang, Yu Dong, Chen Kexin, Huang Jianxin, and others were also scattered in different areas, chatting with each other.

Han Sanping was exceptionally busy at this moment.
In the middle passage.

Wu Chen had just finished exchanging pleasantries with his superiors and was standing to the side with Ning Hao, communicating with him.

"Chairman Han said he wants to discuss the share of 'No Man's Land' later, and I plan to invest more this time," Ning Hao said in a low voice.

"That's no problem, but I suggest you take a cut this time and bring in Shanghai Film Group."

Wu Chen's words puzzled Ning Hao.

The investment in "No Man's Land" is not large, 2000 million is enough, there is no need to involve Shanghai Film Group, China Film Group alone is enough.

"To be honest, the story of your movie is too dark, and the characters are too gloomy. Sometimes having another company can provide more protection," Wu Chen advised.

Given Ning Hao's filming pace and post-production, it's impossible for "No Man's Land" to be released before July this year, so it's almost certain that it will be shelved for a period of time.

All he could do was to help Ning Hao get out of the freeze at the right time and minimize the need for cuts and reshoots.

As for the award considerations, "No Man's Land" is qualified.
Ning Hao pondered for a moment. He knew his script very well; there were no good people, no laws, only the law of survival of the fittest.

Wu Chen's words were not without merit, and he did not reject the suggestion.

"So, your two companies get 30%? Shanghai Film's 10% should be about right."

"Okay, it doesn't matter much."

The two nodded in tacit agreement and were about to return to their seats when Han Sanping called them back.

"Ning Hao's script for 'No Man's Land' has been approved. What's the news?"

"Chairman Han, you can't help but talk about business even at a time like this?" Wu Chen chuckled, then looked at Ning Hao: "Let's make it 30% for Xingchen this time."

Han Sanping immediately felt a hint of suspicion.

How come it's only 30%? He was thinking it should be 35% or 40%. Usually, Xingchen and Zhongying split the profits equally. Doesn't this mean that Zhongying only gets 30%?

He then quickly looked at Ning Hao: "Is the studio planning to invest more this time?"

"Haha." Ning Hao couldn't help but scratch his head. "Not entirely." After giving a long explanation, Han Sanping had already cursed Ren Zhonglun from head to toe in his mind.

In Han Sanping's view, Ren Zhonglun must have done the work secretly; otherwise, how could he have snatched food from his jaws?
Fortunately, the share was small, and since Wu Chen had already accepted it, he couldn't really say anything.

Ren Zhonglun, who was far away at the Shanghai Film Group, suddenly sneezed repeatedly, almost dropping the meeting minutes in his hand, and looked around in bewilderment.
Meanwhile, Wu Chen and Ning Hao finally took their seats in the audience.

Jiang Wen sat next to Wu Chen, but Wu Chen was still chatting with Xu Qing and others and had not yet taken his seat. Next to Jiang Wen was Feng Xiaogang.

Since we've bumped into each other, it's essential to say hello.

Wu Chen smiled and took the initiative to speak: "Director Feng, the plans for this year haven't been finalized yet?"

“Let’s continue with the same topic we stopped working on before,” Feng Xiaogang said, turning to the side as he spoke with Wu Chen and Ning Hao.

Ning Hao was quite surprised.

After exchanging a few words, Zhang Guoli called out to Feng Xiaogang, and Ning Hao then looked away, saying, "Feng Xiaogang is really brave. Making a movie about an earthquake at this time, isn't he afraid of being criticized?"

"how to say"

Wu Chen didn't know what to say for a moment.

“His subject matter is theoretically heavier and more sensitive than mine, right?” Ning Hao suddenly said. Before Wu Chen could figure out how to respond, Jiang Wen finally sat back down.

The press conference is about to begin.

"You've even done cameo directing?"

Wu Chen and Ning Hao both nodded in agreement.

"What a coincidence, me too," Jiang Wen replied cheerfully, while Han Sanping was the first to go on stage.

"The Founding of a Republic is a masterpiece created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. I haven't directed a film in 18 years, so I'm very excited to have this opportunity."

"It's obvious that Chairman Han is really excited," Jiang Wen muttered to Wu Chen, crossing his legs as he listened to Han Sanping's impassioned speech.

"That's normal. If you were directing again after eighteen years, and it was 'The Founding of a Republic,' you'd be excited too."

“That’s true.” Jiang Wen nodded, then said thoughtfully, “By the way, I heard that ‘Nanjing! Nanjing!’ will have a preview screening on the 22nd.”

Upon hearing this, Wu Chen raised an eyebrow: "Which month?"

"What's wrong this month?" Jiang Wen looked at Wu Chen with surprise.

"I was a presenter at the Oscars that day."

"Tsk tsk, no wonder!" Jiang Wen suddenly realized, his expression strange. "Interesting, so the timing was carefully chosen."

Ning Hao overheard some of it and became quite curious about it.

Why did Lu Xun specifically arrange this time to avoid Wu Chen?
He found it hard to believe that it wasn't intentional; the timing of the preview screening was just too coincidental.

Did they invite you?

Wu Chen asked casually, and Jiang Wen replied nonchalantly, "What do you think? Would he invite me?"

"Then why don't you ask Chairman Han for an invitation? Chairman Han definitely has one. Don't you want to know what Lu Xun filmed? What did he learn from your 'Looking for a Gun'?"

Wu Chen tempted Jiang Wen, saying that he couldn't go because of the timing, but it wouldn't be bad to let Jiang Wen go instead.

"What can he possibly learn? I scolded him until he cried back then, and he didn't learn a single thing." Jiang Wen grumbled, but he was also a little tempted. "I'll see if I have anything to do later. If not, I'll ask Chairman Han for a copy and go take a look!"

The two exchanged a few quiet words while Han Sanping began introducing the cast:
"There are over forty actors with lines, with those playing leaders mostly being seasoned character actors; while those playing major roles in the Nationalist army are primarily current A-list stars."

Before he could finish speaking, the reporters in the audience erupted in an uproar.
(End of this chapter)