Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

In addition to the actors, the director, producer, and the general manager of Hokutosei Films, Sugito Kubo, and the general manager of NicoNico Animation, Yuta Kawamoto, also attended the press conference.

After the press conference ended, most of the reporters left.

When the recording is about to begin.

Kitahara Masashi got out of the car with his bodyguards and assistants.

They arrived at the recording venue.

When the staff guarding the film set saw Kitahara Makoto, their previously indifferent expressions immediately turned respectful, and they quickly made way for him at the entrance.

"President!"

"President!"

"President Kitahara!"

His arrival immediately caused a stir at the recording site.

Kubo Sugito, along with the director and producer, quickly came over to greet them.

Other celebrities also came over with their agents to say hello.

In an instant, Kitahara Makoto was surrounded by everyone like a star being the moon.

Kitahara greeted several celebrities in a friendly manner.

The crowd responded with trepidation, and then tactfully walked away.

They were all self-aware enough to know that Kitahara hadn't come looking for them.

I wouldn't dare offend such a big shot.

In the end, only Mai Sakurajima and Yui Aragaki dared to stay by his side.

At this moment, standing next to Kitahara Makoto were only Kubo Sugito, the director, the producer, Sakurajima Mai, and Aragaki Yui.

Looking at Mai Sakurajima, who was standing with a group of big shots, chatting and laughing, and Yui Aragaki, I could see them.

Several celebrities couldn't help but show envy in their eyes.

However, considering her own appearance and gender, she could only keep this envy to herself.

I can’t learn it. I can’t learn it.

……

"How are the preparations going?"

Kitahara Masato asked Kubo Sugito.

Kubo Sugito quickly replied, "We have made all the preparations and will absolutely guarantee the completion of filming."

"Well, if there's nothing else, let's start recording. I just came to check it out, don't worry about me."

Kitahara Shin said casually.

He really just came to take a look.

After all, as the company's big boss, it wouldn't be right not to come and take a look at such a big project as producing his first self-made variety show.

But he will not interfere with the recording of the show.

Since they've hired Sugito Kubo to manage the company.

So he still believes in Sugito Kubo's abilities.

"Okay, President."

The director and producer quickly nodded in agreement.

Mai Sakurajima and Yui Aragaki nodded to him and then walked towards the Running Man cast in the distance.

After the people around left.

Kitahara Shin then looked at Kubo Sugito and said.

"One of the reasons I came here this time is to check out the filming location."

"The other thing is that I have an idea to share with you."

"Take a look and see if it works!"

"President, please speak."

"I want to hold a theatrical film competition!"

"A theatrical film competition?"

Kubo Sugito was startled and looked at Kitahara Makoto with some surprise.

What is the main purpose of this theatrical film competition?

"Theatrical films can also be called online movies!"

Kitahara Makoto calmly explained.

Although online movies are often criticized for being mostly bad.

But it must be said that...

This greatly expands the content channels for video websites.

It provided more job opportunities for actors.

This also allowed many second- and third-tier actors to earn more money.

And occasionally, some excellent works will emerge.

Overall, it's a good product.

"So, how exactly should we proceed with this competition?" Kubo Sugito asked again.

"First, limit the genres to four categories: suspense, romance, comedy, and drama. Any special effects films with excessively high costs will be rejected!"

The platform for streaming online movies is video websites.

Unlike movie theaters, video websites cannot recoup their costs by collecting movie tickets.

Therefore, the cost of online movies cannot be high.

Special effects films and blockbusters of this scale are all rejected.

"Then we accept applications from directors."

"Ultimately, ten projects were selected."

"We, Beidouxing Film & Television, will invest in and have them produce it."

"Note that each person's investment must be kept below 30 million yen."

Thirty million yen is equivalent to one million five hundred thousand Chinese yuan.

On the other side of the ocean, 1.5 million yuan is definitely too expensive to produce a web movie.

However, here, because of the difference in purchasing power, it's just right.

Kitahara Makoto was thinking that as long as the theatrical film competition plan succeeded...

So, Beidouxing Films has filled a gap in its self-produced film business.

In addition, there's the self-produced variety show business that's already starting to take off.

NicoNico has basically made up for its shortcomings in animation.

It completely surpasses any major television network.

It will become a massive publicity platform.

Later, when NicoNico Animation raised funds again, it had more confidence to ask for higher prices!

Kubo Sugito was somewhat tempted, but he still spoke cautiously.

"President, I think this plan has great potential."

"However, I think we need to do some research first and look at the market data."

"Okay, then have someone investigate first, and then bring me the data and report."

"Okay, President, I will definitely make a plan as soon as possible."

Kitahara Shin didn't say anything more, but patted Kubo Sugito on the shoulder to encourage him.

After discussing the new ideas.

He stayed at the recording site for a while longer.

Seeing that nothing unexpected had happened, he turned and left to return to the company.

……

……

a few days later.

Kubo Sugito handed a proposal to Kitahara Makoto's desk.

After several days of investigation.

He found that Kitahara Makoto's idea was very feasible.

So, following what Kitahara Shin had said that day, he created this plan.

“Any director can apply, but only ten of the best directors will be selected for investment, with each director receiving 30 million yen.”

"The length of the film must not exceed ninety minutes!"

"Finally, it's limited to suspense, romance, comedy, and other drama genres; science fiction and fantasy films are not allowed."

After Beidouxing Film and Television posted this plan on their official website.

It immediately caused a sensation in the entire Japanese film directing community.

Because the first problem many directors encounter when they become directors is that no one is willing to invest.

Movies are a very expensive thing.

Investments often amount to tens of millions of yen.

A young man just starting out.

Why should people trust you and invest so much money in you?

What if you mess it up?

Therefore, many directors are stuck on the major hurdle of not having any investors.

To solve this problem.

Currently, the only option is to go to film crews, gain experience, start as an assistant director, and slowly work my way up.

Then one day, you'll get noticed by a big shot or a big company.

They'll start by investing money in you so you can create your own films.

Only then can one officially debut and become a real director.

But now, Beidouxing Films has given these new directors another chance to make a name for themselves.

Although their films could only be played on NicoNico and not on the big screen.

But this is also a very good opportunity.

As long as you have your own works, your own representative works.

That will make finding investors much easier in the future.

And what if this work becomes a hit?

If they become famous, they can immediately become well-known directors.

There won't be a lack of investment when making movies in the future.

Therefore, after Beidouxing Film and Television launched its 'Theatrical Film Competition'...

A large number of directors flocked to it.

Countless proposals and scripts flew to Beidouxing Film and Television like snowflakes.