Chapter 187, Disrupting the situation
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"......, in short, the purpose of the establishment of the Hong Kong Film Industry Association is to play a role in guiding and protecting Hong Kong films, and to carry out effective coordination and management in areas such as copyright and other matters that need to be exchanged with other countries and regions, infringement lawsuits filed by film industry personnel, and comprehensive management of the use of explosives and firearms......
After Ho Hongluan put forward the proposal of establishing the Hong Kong Film Industry Association, he graciously invited the principals of the major film companies to a small conference hall to discuss and persuade all the high-sounding reasons he could think of, hoping to get the support of the major film companies.
Mo Fei looked at He Hongluan, who was foaming at the mouth with interest, and said in his heart, don't just care about saying nice things, when will you say those things that involve rights such as film censorship, copyright supervision, etc., it will not really be to give up rights completely, at least it is impossible to let go of the electric inspection, right?
Sure enough, after talking for a while, He Hongluan changed his words and said: "Of course, the Film Industry Association also has to play a regulatory role in the film industry, such as film censorship, copyright approval and certification, such as the management of film festivals and other film industry-related activities, which also need to be taken care of by the association." ”
The corners of Zou Wenhuai's mouth twitched when he heard this, this association is too wide, and even the related activities of the film industry have to be managed, so the next step is that the system of cinema scheduling and screening should also be formulated by the Film Industry Association, what else is there to do with such a movie, at most it is just to make a few bucks.
The further I listened, the more I wanted to get hold of this association. The Motion Picture Industry Association was established ahead of schedule. In terms of norms and systems, it is also more perfect and wider than when the original film industry association was founded in history. Once this film industry association becomes the climate, it will be a dead rule, whoever controls the film industry association will be the person who speaks for Hong Kong films.
If you want to get the support of others, you can't give no benefits at all, of course He Hongluan understands this, and after talking about all kinds of rules and regulations. It's time to pay dividends early.
However, this old man dragged it very much, and said in a completely non-negotiable tone: "About the relevant seats of the Film Industry Association." We have already discussed the operating system and methods, and we have come up with a complete plan. The Association is registered as a non-profit organization based on the Business Section and the Film and Television Division. Assisted by colleagues in the film industry. Perform the functions of the association. The association will have six honorary presidents as supervisors and guides, as well as a president and five vice presidents, and fifteen directors, not counting other staff.
After discussion, we decided to appoint Mr. Yifu of Shaw Brothers Film Company, Mr. Zou Wenhuai of Golden Harvest Film Company, and Mr. Lei Juekun of Golden Princess Film Company. Mr. Liao Yiyuan of Yindu Film and Television Agency, Mr. Mo Fei of Phoenix Culture Company and Mr. Pan Disheng of Debao Film Company. The chairman of the association is personally served by the director of the film and television department. Two of the five vice presidents are members of the film and television department, and the other three are appointed by Jiahe, Yindu and Siyuan. Of the remaining 15 directors, seven of them are members of the Film and Television Department and the Industrial and Commercial Division, and the remaining eight are appointed by representatives of the respective directors of the Film and Television Division, Debao, Phoenix Culture, Baohe, Xinyicheng, Xu's, Yongsheng and the Film Studio.
In terms of daily affairs, there will be staff of the Film and Television Department, staff recruited by the United Association, directors, presidents and honorary presidents, who are only responsible for the discussion and formulation of directions and rules, and do not have to be responsible for specific work projects. The formulation of specific rules and regulations shall be decided by the voting of the permanent members above the director level of the association. In addition, all film-related companies, organisations and individuals in Hong Kong can apply for membership and be certified by the Association before granting membership. ”
This is really sharp, especially the word "accept the appointment", which is simply high. And the seat arrangement of this association is also very set, it looks like the majority of people in the film industry, but when it is really calculated, it is not so simple.
There are no people from the film and television department among the six honorary presidents, only two of the five vice presidents are seats in the film and television department, and only seven of the fifteen directors are from the film and television department, and it seems that they are still here for work, plus the chairman seat reserved for the director of film and television, there are only ten seats in the film and television department, and there are only ten seats on the film and television department, which is still a lot short of the twenty-seven people who voted unanimously.
However, if the discontinued Dian Shi and the Debao who followed behind the butt of the artist, these two are on the side of the film and television department, then the film and television department will get fourteen seats, just one more than the seats in the film industry. Don't look at the people who don't have Jie Shi and Debao among the vice presidents, but Yi Yifu and Pan Disheng are both honorary presidents, just a vice president, and they have no actual power, and they are the same as the directors when voting.
And not only that, when people have figured out that if they do not join the side of the fourteen seats in this association, they will be beaten passively forever, is it generally possible that someone will fall without a strong will.
If you want to get a say in this film industry association, you have to do things before it is officially established, otherwise once the facts are formed, it is that the raw rice is cooked rice, and it is either eaten or spoiled, and there is no other choice.
Mo Fei counted the current heads, he counted one, Lei Juekun counted one, Zou Wenhuai counted one, Wu Siyuan counted one, Xiang Huaqiang, Mecca, and Xu Guanwen added up to a total of seven people, and there were only He Hongluan and the director and deputy director of the film and television department.
After thinking for a while, he said: "Mr. He, I have a suggestion to mention, I wonder if the Film Industry Association can have the right to freedom of speech and suggestion?" ”
He Hongluan doesn't know what he has to do, but he must not refuse at this time, otherwise the Film Industry Association will become a hall of words, and who else will join. nodded and said: "Hong Kong is the most democratic, of course, you can say whatever you want, even if you scold the governor of Hong Kong, the Film Industry Association is an association of the film industry, and it is even more necessary to have freedom of speech, Mr. Mo, please speak." ”
As long as you let me say it, Mo Fei secretly rejoiced in his heart, and said: "I am in favor of and support the establishment of the Film Industry Association, with the existence of the Film Industry Association, I believe that the future of Hong Kong films will embark on a more brilliant road under the guidance and help of the Association, which is what we should be happy about." However, Mr. He, I think the seating arrangements you mentioned are a bit not very comprehensive, and it is necessary to make a small addition.
There is one less seat in the honorary president seat, and I personally think that Mr. Xiang Huaqiang of Yongsheng Film Company should be included in the honorary chairman seat. Yongsheng Company is now a film company with a certain strength, and the two Mr. Xiang are also committed to the development of the film industry, and they deserve to get an opportunity to make their own contributions to Hong Kong films, so I suggest that the honorary idea of the association increase Mr. Xiang Huaqiang's seat, and we can also vote on the spot, or I am willing to give up my seat to Mr. Xiang, after all, I am still young in the film industry, and being the honorary chairman is not necessarily convincing. ”
If you think Xiang Huaqiang is not suitable to be the honorary chairman, then everyone votes, didn't you just set the rules of voting, let's rehearse first. If you don't even agree to vote, it's not impossible, as long as you can pull your face down, but I can give up my seat, I'm young and junior in the film industry, it's not appropriate to sit in this position, just a seat on the board of directors.
But in this way, Pan Disheng, who also won the honorary chairmanship, sat on the fire. Mo Fei's movie got three bears in Berlin and sold more than 100 million US dollars at the box office in North America. Is he too embarrassed to ask for that chairman's seat, as long as he sits there, this association is synonymous with injustice and unfairness.
Even if there is a worst result, He Hongluan accepted Mo Fei's proposal and exchanged his seat to Xiang Huaqiang, Pan Disheng can also sit in the position of honorary chairman with a cheeky face, and the Film Industry Association is not afraid of other people's irresponsible remarks, and it is a big deal to solve it by official means.
But can that kind of film industry association continue, could it be that he won the grand prize at the international film festival and broke the record of the Berlin Film Festival, which is already known to filmmakers all over the world, and he is still preparing to win the award, and he may win another award next year.
But now that Hong Kong is engaged in the Film Industry Association, there is no place for Mo Fei, where does the credibility of this Film Industry Association come from, and how can the film industry in other countries accept you and accept this film industry association that does not respect film art?
He Hongluan really felt tormented at this time, and his brain was about to turn to his toes, so he thought of something that he could use to deal with Mo Fei, and said: "Mr. Mo is a great hero of Hong Kong films, how can he not be qualified to be the honorary chairman of the Film Industry Association, your proposal is also very reasonable, but our seats must be set at an odd number, otherwise we will not be able to vote, so ......"
"Oh, it's okay, I've thought about it." Mo Fei didn't wait for He Hongluan to say that he would cancel a council seat and add an honorary president seat, so he interrupted him and said, "In fact, there is one less seat in our vice chairman seat. Jade Bird Film Company is a very powerful film company, and Ms. Xia Meng is also a film industry colleague who has made great contributions to Hong Kong films, and I think she deserves to be a vice chairman of the board. ”
Why is this so difficult, He Hongluan kept gritting his teeth in his heart, and glanced at Wei Yifu and Pan Disheng not far away, and said in his heart Is this the brilliant idea you came up with to unify the Hong Kong film industry, why was it a young man who was powerless to fight back before he made two moves, this move should be a big mistake. (To be continued......)