Huayu: Enjoy Yourself

Chapter 101 The First Film Distribution and Photography Company

It wasn't until early June that Chen An received a notification from Han Sanping.

"Brother Chen, the private sector is about to open up, you can start preparing now." Chen An, who was having a barbecue in his yard, answered the phone call from Han Sanping.

The other party immediately informed Chen An about the publishing license.

Chen An, holding the phone to his neck, chuckled and said, "No problem, Brother Han. When can I apply?"

"Tomorrow is fine, I guarantee you'll be the first one."

"Thank you very much, Brother Han."

"If you want to thank me, then make more commercial films to stimulate the market. Big-budget films are best; I believe you have the ability to do so."

Hearing Han Sanping's voice on the other end of the phone, Chen An felt a little helpless; the other party still couldn't forget his big production.

He sighed and said, "Brother Han, you're making things difficult for me. You overestimate me."

"Don't be modest, which of your movies wasn't a success?"

"This doesn't mean I'll definitely succeed. My previous film, 'My Sassy Girl,' was my biggest production in China, but it only cost ten million, which is less than the movie Jiang Wen just finished making."

"That's it, he's already made over 20 million, you'd better do something even bigger."

"Is that what I meant?"

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After hanging up the phone, Chen An sighed. Ever since the success of "My Sassy Girl," Han Sanping's mind has been filled with big-budget productions.

They not only want to continue the miracle, but also want to create even greater records.

Every time we chat, the conversation ends up back to this topic, so I don't dare to go near him for no reason.

I picked up the skewers in my hand, saw that they were almost done, blew on them, and then put them in my mouth.

Afterwards, while eating, I informed the company that the application I had prepared could be submitted the next day.

It seems that the first private publishing license in our lifetime will fall to our own company.

All the previous efforts were not in vain.

After grilling the freshly made skewers, Chen An cleaned up the charcoal fire in the grill and then went out.

Zhao Xiong picked me up and took me to watch the post-production of the movie.

Chen An had already reviewed the rough cut from last time, and this time, with the background noise removed, it was considered a simplification.

Although Ge You's performance on screen lacked background music, it already appeared manic.

His awkward movements, his out-of-place image, and his gradually deranged behavior have been fully displayed.

It was so good that even Chen An felt there was a problem, and that the chances of winning Best Picture were much slimmer than those for Best Actor.

Ge You's performance overshadowed the plot; his seemingly eccentric and manic acting made people remember only his performance.

"Well, Ge You's exceptional performance deserves the Best Actor award." After watching the film, Chen An sat down in his chair, leaning back to relax.

True masterpieces are made possible by the actors' performances, but in this case, the film's plot itself made his performance stand out.

His performance itself overshadowed the plot, but Chen An didn't want to change the editing, otherwise Ge You's performance would be wasted.

After thinking for a long time, Chen An finally made a decision: "Let's keep this version. No need to change it. We can just add the background music in post-production."

The staff member watching the film with me nodded. These were the results of their hard work, and not making any changes was a form of recognition of their efforts.

The screening room was a bit hot, so Chen An picked up his coat, which he had just taken off, and walked towards the door.

As soon as I stepped out of the screening room, I lit a cigarette and started smoking. Even though it was a film I made myself, it still felt quite strong.

Chen An felt it was a great relief that Ge You had recovered, as he had taken the photos himself in bits and pieces.

"Brother Zhao, how many times a year do you go home?" Chen An, sitting in the back seat of the car, asked Zhao Xiong, who was driving.

Without turning his head, Zhao Xiong replied to the question, "I go back once a year for the New Year, sometimes not."

"Don't your wife and kids miss you?"

"What are you thinking? I brought them to Shanghai when they were with Boss Lin, so naturally I'm bringing them to Beijing now."

Zhao Xiong said, "Is this kind of problem really that hard to solve?"

"How will your child study if you keep doing this?"

"He's a master fighter; it's better to execute him than to make him study."

"Okay, you'll have to come with me to Hollywood in a while, so you should let your sister-in-law know in advance."

Chen An reminded him.

"Little Miss Sunshine" is scheduled to be released this year, and I'll definitely go. I might even have to help with the promotion.

"No problem, I'll let you know in advance." Zhao Xiong said that it was no problem, as he had been abroad with Boss Lin before.

Chen An suddenly moved closer to the middle of the front seats and said with a mocking smile, "This time I'll let you have a good time, so don't let your legs give way."

Zhao Xiong chuckled and patted his chest, saying, "I'm not bragging, but if I can take on three gangs in one night, I can take on ten the next day."

"As expected of a big man from the Northwest, he's so generous when he brags."

"The blonde Frenchwoman didn't get along with me last time either."

"Shut up, I don't want to talk about this. They have absolutely no taste, especially the woman next to her."

"Ha ha ha ha."

a few days later.

Following the announcement of the license for private issuance.

Chen An's Guangnian Media also announced that it has become the first private enterprise with a film distribution license. The company's first TV series, "The Grand Mansion Gate", has been officially launched and started filming.

It instantly made headlines on the front pages of major news and entertainment newspapers.

The start of the era of private distribution and the first company to obtain a license are both important news items.

This proves that private enterprises can now not only produce videos, but also promote and distribute them on their own.

No longer needing to rely on major film studios, the market will gradually expand.

In response to this matter, Lightyear Media, which holds the first distribution license, also held a press conference, mainly to announce the start of filming for the company's first TV series, "The Grand Mansion Gate".

The people who came forward were General Manager Li Xiaoping, and the cast and crew led by Guo Baochang, including lead actor Chen Baoguo.

Chen Kun was also there; of the three people who interviewed for roles, he was the only one who confirmed a role.

At the press conference, Guo Baochang expressed his gratitude to Chen An the most.

Unfortunately, Chen An didn't come, which disappointed the reporters present. However, there were still several other actors from the TV series who generated some buzz.

As for Chen An, he was keeping an eye on the film's post-production soundtrack, trying to get it ready and submit it for approval as soon as possible.

Although Berlin has ample time for submission, the domestic censorship of this type of film is a mystery and hard to predict.

It's better to submit it for review as early as possible.

After the background music was completed, Chen An watched the video and, after confirming that there were no problems, immediately sent it upstairs.

However, due to the license issue, Chen An has been traveling in a more discreet manner these past few days. Otherwise, as soon as he appears, someone will come up and ask him why he is the first company and whose connections he has.

I really want to give him a five-hit lightning whip combo to teach him some martial ethics and stop him from asking every question he wants.

However, because of this incident, Chen An's company, Guangnian Media, also gained considerable exposure in the public eye.

The news brought a sudden revival to the previously sluggish market.

Taking advantage of a break, Chen An went home once.

I didn't bring much with me, since I wouldn't be staying long anyway.

The new house in my hometown in Xiangnan has been built; it's the first two-story house in the village.

"Hey, when are you getting married?" Chen An, who was helping his mother wash vegetables in his yard, suddenly heard her question.

I feel a little confused. Aren't I just 23 years old? Isn't it a bit too early to be pressuring me to get married?

If I get married now, wouldn't I have been a director for nothing?

(End of this chapter)