Jiang Ran, Zou Wenhuai and Run Run Shaw chatted about movies in the reception room, and slowly the two sides had disagreements on the situation of Hong Kong films.

Run Run Shaw is also very interested in developing the American market, after all, as long as you make money in North America, you basically make a lot of money, just look at Ran Feng's "Chainsaw" this time, but the North American market is not so easy to develop.

Just like Zou Wenhuai of Golden Harvest, in recent years, he has put a lot of energy into the North American market, not to mention not much success, but the Hong Kong market has begun to be slowly eroded.

Run Run Shaw avoided Jiang Ran's other topics, "Ah Ran, of course we want to see more foreign markets, but the North American market is not easy to develop." ”

Speaking of this, Run Run Shaw relaxed his body and leaned back on the sofa, shook his head a little helplessly, and said: "Now that the Hong Kong film market is in full swing, new film companies are springing up like mushrooms after a rain. ”

Although Zou Wenhuai did not deal with Run Run Shaw, he nodded deeply after listening to the other party's words at this time. In fact, if Golden Harvest hadn't put a lot of energy into earning dollars in recent years, Princess Jin and Ran Feng might not have been able to rise so smoothly.

After all, Golden Harvest is not like Shaw Brothers, and the vitality of its company and the energy of its boss Zou Wenhuai are not comparable to the already dull Shaw Brothers and Run Run Shaw.

Originally, Zou Wenhuai was ready to shift his strategy in the face of the pressure of Princess Jin and Ran Feng recently, but at this time, Jiang Ran of Ran Feng unexpectedly ran to the United States and successfully released "Chainsaw", which made Golden Harvest and Zou Wenhuai see the money in the North American film market again.

"Sixth uncle, what you said has some truth. Recently, Hong Kong's film market has indeed been hot, but we must also see that our Hong Kong film genre and production situation are single, and piracy is serious. ”

Jiang Ran shook his head slightly regretfully, "This is not the layout that a mature film market should have, nor is it the pattern that a market with long-term potential should have." ”

Zou Wenhuai and Run Run Shaw are both veteran filmmakers, and they are thoughtful about Jiang Ran's words, now they are like flowers, and the seemingly prosperous Hong Kong film market, if you think about it carefully, there are indeed some hidden dangers both inside and outside.

Jiang Ran saw that Run Run Shaw and the two did not speak, and then analyzed: "It is precisely for this reason that several of our cinema companies with the greatest interests in the Hong Kong film market should make arrangements in advance, and while ensuring the market share of local and Asian films, we should take the initiative to develop the English film market." ”

"As for how to ensure our competitiveness in Hong Kong and Asia?" Jiang Ran smiled and said confidently: "Internally, in addition to our competition with each other, we are facing the emergence of a thriving independent production company. ”

"However, we control the theatrical chain and are in an absolute distribution advantage in the competition. In addition, the biggest difference between us and independent film companies is the funding and resources we have at our disposal. ”

"We can pay tens of millions of dollars for a movie, can an independent production company dare? We can easily distribute the film to the foreign market, can an independent production company?"

"Tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars in production costs? Ah Ran, are you kidding? Hearing this, Run Run Shaw sat up straight, his eyes widened and he said.

Although Zou Wenhuai did not open his mouth, the shock and doubts in his eyes undoubtedly showed that he did not agree with Jiang Ran's statement.

Jiang Ran smiled slightly when he heard this, and then said: "Sixth uncle, such a big investment, only relying on the Hong Kong market, of course it is difficult to recover the investment, but we have the Asian market. And isn't that what we're doing for independent studios?"

"Moreover, the big investment means that our films can have more big scenes, which will be more beneficial for us to compete in Hong Kong and Asia. Of course, a large investment means a high risk, so we have to control and share the risk. ”

Jiang Ran said this, and glanced at the two of them meaningfully, "Therefore, we need more cooperation, share risks in funds, and share profits together." ”

This is an idea that Jiang Ran has long had, Hong Kong films, in order to increase competitiveness, it is essential to increase production costs, which also avoids the follow-up of some small companies, after all, there is no comparison between a movie made by 10 million and a movie that follows the trend of 1 million.

Jiang Ran's words silenced Run Run Shaw and Zou Wenhuai, and now several large Hong Kong film companies are basically self-produced and self-sold, only they invest in other people's films, and there is no precedent for others to interfere in their films.

Among them, Shaw Brothers films are a model of self-production and self-sale, and Uncle Shao Liushu also relied on this model to bring Shaw Brothers Film Company to become the overlord of Hong Kong films.

Unfortunately, the times are different, and this model is gradually losing its vitality.

Jiang Ran saw the two of them bowing their heads and pondering, slightly anxious, and then said: "Sixth Uncle and Uncle Huai, you are all old filmmakers, you should know that the Hong Kong film market is booming now, which means that the gradual increase in production costs will be inevitable, and if our large companies enter the blockbuster era in advance, they will definitely lay a solid foundation for our future development in advance." ”

In the end, Jiang Ran's proposal was not agreed by Run Shaw and Zou Wenhuai, but he said that he would consider it carefully after he went back, and while rejecting Jiang Ran's proposal, he and Jiang Ran verbally reached a cooperation intention in Asia, North America and other foreign markets.

Jiang Ran is not very satisfied with this result, but there is no way to do it, after all, as a company, under the premise that there is still considerable room for profitability, it is indeed not wise to take the initiative to increase costs and increase investment risks.

However, despite this, Jiang Ran still intends to slowly move forward with the blockbuster plan in Ranfeng, not only for the North American market, but also for the competitiveness of Ranfeng in Hong Kong and Asia.

Jiang Ran walked out of the reception room, and after separating from Zou Wenhuai, he continued to greet the guests around with a wine glass.

"Mr. Jiang!" a slightly soft voice sounded behind him.

Jiang Ran turned his head when he heard this, and a sweet and charming smiling face appeared in front of him, "Miss Guan!" Jiang Ran nodded slightly and greeted with a smile.

"Mr. Jiang, congratulations on your movie being a big hit at the North American box office!" Guan Zhilin raised the champagne in his hand and said to Jiang Ran with a smile.

"Thank you, Miss Guan!" Jiang Ran responded with a smile, "Miss Guan has been in the company for a while, how is it?

Jiang Ran's eyes paused slightly at Guan Zhilin's creamy delicateness, and then he turned his gaze away and asked with a smile.

Although he had seen it many times, he was still amazed by the beautiful face and autumn-like eyes of the opposite side now.

I have to say that in the face of real beauties, no matter how much experience you have, as long as you do not reach the realm of pink skulls, you will feel amazing.

"It's okay! Thank you, Mr. Jiang, for taking you in. Guan Zhilin said with a smile.

It's always a pleasure to chat with beautiful women, "Hehe! Miss Guan is polite." With your external conditions, there is no film company in Hong Kong that is not welcome, right? It is our honor that you can finally choose our Ranfeng Group. ”

"Giggles!" Guan Zhilin smiled when she heard this, and then said: "Other film companies can't compare with Ran Feng, let's just say Mr. Jiang, other film companies don't have an excellent director like you." ”

"Miss Guan said that she won the award. Although I have achieved some achievements in the new industry of directing, I am only a small person, and there are many directors in Hong Kong who are better than me. Jiang Ran smiled and said humbly.

Although he is humble, what Jiang Ran said is actually the truth, if you really want to talk about directing skills, Jiang Ran still has a certain gap compared with many professional directors, Jiang Ran's main advantage is that he sees through the future.

"There may be many excellent directors in Hong Kong, but in my heart, Mr. Jiang, you must be the best. Guan Zhilin looked at Jiang Ran with blazing eyes and said.

Jiang Ran faced Guan Zhilin's compliment, and at the same time, he was secretly vigilant, "Thank you Miss Guan for your compliment, it's my honor to get such a big praise from you." ”

"Mr. Jiang, you are so polite. Guan Zhilin stretched out her hand and stripped a strand of black hair between her sideburns, and then said with a smile between her eyebrows: "Mr. Jiang, you still call me by my name or Jiahui, my family and friends call me that." The title of Miss Guan is too polite. ”

As she spoke, a strange look flashed in Guan Zhilin's eyes.