Chapter 707. Billions of screenwriters
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After this interlude, the award ceremony continued, and two awards were presented on the stage in one go, namely Best Editing and Best Costume at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć ļ½ļ½ļ½ļ½
Among them, the best editing was won by "Provincial and Hong Kong Flag Soldiers" invested and filmed by Debao Film Company. The producer of this drama is Hung Jinbao, one of the bosses of the company, and the director is Mak Dangxiong.
This drama takes a realistic route, and the filming coincides with the beginning of reform and opening up in China~ China's mainland, and the future of Hong Kong's 97 is also emerging; The film fully reveals the gap between China and Hong Kong in terms of economic and people's livelihood during this period. At the end, it was filmed in a real-life shootout between police and bandits in Kowloon Walled City, and the editing action was hot and sharp, and winning the best editing was definitely well deserved.
As for the best costume, it was picked up by "The Year of Flowing Water", which was invested and filmed by Shaw Brothers. This is also the second award won by Shaw Brothers at this year's Academy Awards, which fully demonstrates the strength of this former huge film empire that cannot be underestimated.
Gradually, the entire Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony was halfway through, and it was a more critical moment, that is, the award for the best screenwriter at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards.
As we all know, although Hong Kong films do not attach great importance to screenwriters like Hollywood, and screenwriters do not have the same power as directors over there, the importance of screenwriters is well known to everyone, a good screenwriter can create a good script, and a good script can make a good movie.
Whether the movie is good or not, the actor is the key, and the script has the final say!
As far as Chen Xiaotang knows, in the Korean entertainment industry in his previous life. A good screenwriter is even more capable than a director, gets paid more than an actor, and has the power to assign his favorite actor as the leading actor, and can also add and delete actors' scenes. Therefore, in order to be able to play more and show their faces more, many Korean stars have to tie up with screenwriters, accompany them to eat and drink, and give big gifts through the back door... In Hollywood, there is a strict screenwriting system, and there is also a screenwriters' union to ensure the rights and interests of such people. Therefore, you can often see that the script of a play in Hollywood can sell for millions of dollars, or even tens of millions of dollars, which is higher than the salary of the leading actor.
The screenwriting system in the Chinese film industry is not perfect, and most screenwriters are below the subsistence line, and they often write scripts for a few hundred yuan, and they can be sold for a few thousand yuan. Millions of scripts can be said to be rare, and there are very few. Unless you are the kind of super-awesome screenwriter, you can say more and get more remuneration.
Why is the situation of screenwriters in the Chinese film industry so miserable?
In short, it was caused by the director's "grasp".
As everyone knows. Hong Kong films are shot at a rapid pace, and they are often shot while writing scripts. And in order to control this inhuman progress. The director has to wear many hats, and while being a director, he also thinks about the bridge, so that many directors themselves are the screenwriters of this play!
For example, the more well-known all-round talents in Hong Kong are Huang Baiming, the fat man Wang Jing, Zeng Zhiwei, and Xu Ke. These people like to make up their own stories and shoot them by themselves, and they directly put the screenwriter aside, and the filming is basically the scenes they write. With confidence and fast shooting, who would spend unjustly money to hire someone to write a script?!
It is precisely because of this rather "deformed" Hong Kong-style shooting method that Hong Kong screenwriters are "cornered", and only some famous gold medal screenwriters can walk on the altar and enjoy everyone's cheers, and most of them are sunk in the ocean of the entertainment industry.
On the stage. As the host, the fat sister Shen Dianxia announced with a smile: "Everyone, pay attention, the main event is on!" ā
This reminder immediately mobilized everyone's minds and looked at the stage with antichandness.
Shen Dianxia's face became solemn. He said: "Next, I would like to invite Mr. Zou Wenhuai, President of the Hong Kong Film Society, to come to the stage to present us with the Best Screenplay Award!" ā
"Best Screenplay!"
"I've been waiting for it, it's finally here!"
"I don't know who will live the honor of gold medal screenwriter this time?" ā¦ā¦
There was a lot of talk under the stage, and it seemed that everyone was looking forward to the award.
As one of the best screenwriters in Hong Kong, the desire for this award is obvious, especially if you want to survive in the demanding world of screenwriters, you have to elevate yourself to the status of a gold medal screenwriter, only then there will be beer, bread will be available, otherwise you don't know how you starved to death.
As Chen Xiaotang, who was nominated for the best screenwriter this time, originally thought that he had seen through everything as a person who had come over, but at this time he realized that he was still a mortal man with his mother's naked eye, and his thirst for honor was no different from ordinary people, and his mood began to become excited and nervous.
On the stage, Zou Wenhuai, as the guest of honor, stood in the center, quite imposing.
After all, he is the boss of Golden Harvest, and the strength of the dominant side is just now, so his aura is not ordinary.
Silently glancing at the audience under the stage, Zou Da Boss began to say: "We didn't pay attention to the value of screenwriters before, and we always felt that with a good director and good actors, we could get everyone's recognition, but when a 'genius' was born, we realized that it turned out that a good script was so important, hehe, this "genius" is known to everyone, I won't say more, come on, big screen,!" ā
As the words landed, Zou glanced at everyone with a smile, and his white hair felt a little chic.
This time, the finalists are: Xu Guanwen "Teppanyaki"; Chen Guanzhong, "Waiting for the Dawn"; Chen Xinjian's "Provincial and Hong Kong Flag Soldiers", and Chen Xiaotang's "Uncle".
It can be said that these four movies have their own characteristics.
Xu Guanwen's "Teppanyaki" takes the warm route, and the design of each section in the screenwriting is very family drama style, and the humor contains touching connotations;
Chen Guanzhong's "Waiting for the Dawn" is not to mention, with the theme of the Japanese invasion of China and the fall of Hong Kong, revealing the cruel life of Hong Kong people in that era, as well as the love story of two men and a woman in this special historical period;
As a filmmaker, Chen Xinjian is a senior superintendent and has been involved in many cases involving the Big Circle Gang. In a sense, the "Provincial and Hong Kong Flag Soldiers" written by him is simply a realistic white paper on the confrontation between provincial and Hong Kong police and bandits, which shows that its authenticity is quite high;
As for Chen Xiaotang's "Uncle", it mainly takes the two routes of cruelty and warmth, involving too much dark side, as well as the indifference and isolation between people, as well as the untouchable spiritual shock in the depths of human nature. The story of the male protagonist and the little girl Xiaomi makes people feel sad and then burst into tears, and the theme of the story is even more profound and reflective, so the competitiveness is also very strong.
In the face of such four super movies, in the face of these four screenwriters who are like stars. At this moment, it is necessary to decide who is the final winner, and everyone can't help but hold their breath and wait and see.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him with great hope, Zou Da Lao had an indescribable satisfaction, he no longer sold Guan Zi and hung his appetite, raised his voice and said: "Now I announce that it is ...... who won the 4th Best Screenwriter Award" Zou Da Lao looked at Chen Xiaotang, nodded slightly and shouted: ""Uncle" Chen Xiaotang! The reason for the award is that the soul is shocked. At the same time, it also created a new trend of action movies,! At the same time, he is also the first billionaire screenwriter in Hong Kong's history to have a box office of over 100 million! We welcome him! ā
Crash. Applause erupted.
Hundreds of millions of screenwriters, absolutely enough gimmick! Enough strength!!
Chen Xiaotang was still in a daze. Wang Jing, the fat man next to him, kicked him, "I'll pick, don't stand up yet, just drag it like this when you become the best screenwriter?!" ā
Chen Xiaotang hurriedly stood up, bowed to everyone, and then stepped onto the stage directly.
At that moment, he felt that his heart was beating fast, and he didn't know how he walked up, until he came on stage and shook hands with Zou Daji. Only then did I calm down a little.
"Thank you! Thank you! After Chen Xiaotang and Zou Wenhuai shook hands, and then took the first film trophy he won in Hong Kong, he was inexplicably excited.
I saw that he couldn't help but kiss the trophy fiercely, and then said loudly: "Originally, I thought I wouldn't be so excited, but the fact is that at this moment, I want to jump up excitedly......"
Hearing Chen Xiaotang say it so interestingly, people will laugh heartily.
"Let's be honest. I didn't expect to win this award, although I thought about what I should say when I actually won the award, and I memorized a long part of the speech, but now I forgot all about it! ā
"Hahaha!" The people laughed again.
"According to the rules, I still have to thank you first. Thank you to my colleagues in the company, to the crew of "Uncle", to my family, to thank you for your support and help to me, thank you! ā
After another polite remark, Chen Xiaotang waited for the applause to pause and began to get to the point.
"Since I won the Best Screenplay this time, I think I should make a little contribution to the screenwriting scene in Hong Kong," he said. Boss Zou also said before that screenwriting is so important for a movie. However, because our popular directors in Hong Kong are part-time, both directors and screenwriters, and some even directly star, many screenwriters who really make a living by writing scripts have become more and more difficult to live. ā
"Everyone thinks that the world of screenwriters is whimsical and cranky, but who knows how hard and tired real screenwriters are? They may stay up all night thinking about a script for a script, and they may spend hours revising a line. Staying up late is their daily routine, climbing lattices is their professional habit, and various diseases are their daily and rest partners...... They are so hard, so tired, but they get so few opportunities, and the rewards they get are so pitiful, so I want to ask, why?! ā
Chen Xiaotang's questioning made everyone ponder.
The habitual way of making movies in Hong Kong has always made everyone ignore or ignore the importance of screenwriting.
But now Chen Xiaotang's words have reminded everyone that screenwriters are very important, and survival is very hard.
"Therefore, here, as a rising star in the screenwriting industry, I call on everyone to please give more care and help to the screenwriters, so that they can have more energy to create better works!" Chen Xiaotang said loudly, "And we at Magic Entertainment have decided to officially set up a screenwriting department from today to do our best to cultivate Hong Kong screenwriters. Here, I, Chen Xiaotang, swear that I will never break my word! ā
As soon as these words came out, they immediately caused an uproar.
No one would have thought that Chen Xiaotang would suddenly come to such a hand. unexpectedly set up a screenwriting department directly at the Academy Awards ceremony, and vowed to use the best conditions to cultivate excellent screenwriting talents.
What does that mean?
Compassion?
Or maybe it's a brick to throw bricks and lead the way?!
If it's just self-promotion? ļ¼ļ¼
In any case, I am afraid that the excellent screenwriters of the entire Hong Kong will flock to Magic Shadow Entertainment and be grateful to Chen Xiaotang himself.
This trick is really high, too high!
Yongsheng, who has always been on the opposite side of Chen Xiaotang, narrowed his eyes to Huasheng, and muttered secretly in his heart, "This Chen Xiaotang is simply a guy who does everything, and he actually took the opportunity to win over the screenwriter force, and I am afraid that the entire Hong Kong screenwriter industry will be swayed by him in the future." ā
It's not just Xiang Huasheng who thinks this way. Anyone with brains and insight has thought of this, and Chen Xiaotang has to be impressed.
Being able to be a "pervasive" person is really talented.
In fact, Chen Xiaotang is like this, which is to create a sense of oppression for everyone: You don't pay attention to screenwriters, I do! Let's see who of us will suffer in the future.
It can be said that Chen Xiaotang's trick was very clever, and he quietly promoted the reform of the Hong Kong screenwriting industry. In the future, because of his contribution to screenwriting, he will be known as "the first person to reform the screenwriting industry"!
After awarding the best screenwriter, the host who knows how to control the rhythm of the ceremony. Announced: "Alright, everyone relax for a while. Please enjoy the song "I Really Love You"! ā
As soon as Zeng Zhiwei's voice fell, the beyond band under Magic Shadow Entertainment started to accompani, and Huang Jiaju walked to the microphone with a guitar, accompanied by a beautiful tune, his voice instantly spread all over the world.
"A pair that can't be modified~ Bring out the warmth and always be behind it~ Always wordy, always pay attention~ I don't know how to cherish and feel too guilty~ She doesn't appreciate it when she is intoxicated with the scale~ Mother's love never gives in~ Determined to struggle in the heart~ Kindness can be repaid in the end......"
For a long time, in the big family of Magic Shadow Entertainment, the beyond band has followed Chen Xiaotang's footsteps, and where there is often Chen Xiaotang, there will definitely be this band. For example, Chen Xiaotang's solo concert and Chen Xiaotang's press conference, it can be said that the beyond band is like Chen Xiaotang's shadow, following him at any time.
Chen Xiaotang's support for the band beyond is obvious to all, so much so that the band has now risen from obscurity to become the number one rock band in Hong Kong and even Asia.
Many of the songs they wrote are also popular. It is familiar to everyone. For example, this song "I Really Love You", both the lyrics and the rhythm and melody have won Chen Xiaotang's affirmation and praise.
There are very few songs written in Hong Kong to praise his mother, and in Chan's opinion. This song "I Really Love You" is simply the best of the best, if you don't take it out for everyone to enjoy, I will be so sorry for this good song, so he arranged for the Beyond band to sing live at the Academy Awards.
This is definitely good news for the organizers, first, to sell Chen Xiaotang face, second, the band is famous, and third, to further enliven the atmosphere of the awards ceremony.
Therefore, after Chen Xiaotang made a request, the organizer and TVB TV simply had nothing to say, come on, sing happily!
Compared with the passionate performance of the Beyond band, I know that at this time, those performing singers who came from Taiwan ~ Bay with an unhappy mood understand how valuable it is to perform here, this is for the whole world, it can be said that this kind of opportunity cannot be bought with money!
At this moment, all the performers felt a sense of happiness that they did not give up this opportunity, this wonderful opportunity to appear all over the world. At the same time, I also firmly have an idea in my heart, that is: even if I pay for it next year, I must strive for a qualification to perform here as soon as possible.
Beyond's performance is over, and everyone's eyes are once again on the stage.
The next awards for Best Music, nominated for Best Music at the 4th Hong Kong Film Awards, were:
Lin Minyi's "Love in a Fallen City";
Kitaro "(Like a Year of Water";
Lin Mude's "Provincial and Hong Kong Flag Soldiers";
Shen Shengde's "Tang Dynasty Heroic Girl".
Here I have to mention the costume incense ~ the erotic film "Tang Dynasty Heroic Girl".
In Chen Xiaotang's impression, this is a rare masterpiece in Hong Kong. The film tells the story of the strange woman and the mystery of the fish.
Miss Yu Xuanji is a female Taoist, she is not "arrogant", and she is no different from the average small family jasper, but because of her poor family background, her father died early, and she married Li Yi as a concubine at the age of sixteen. In the end, Yu Xuanji was executed for killing his own maid.
This is one of the more popular classics among the many erotic films of the Shaw Brothers, and the role of Yu Xuanji is Xia Wenxi, who plays the role in "Youth on Fire", whose appearance is Zhou Zheng dignified, but after entering the bed, he also shows a sexy charm. The contrast between the two is so great that people have to admire her acting skills.
Especially the music in this play, they appear appropriately in the scene, and they have the beauty of icing on the cake and the finishing touch.
In the use of musical instruments, Chinese classical instruments such as flute, qin, sanxian, ban, pan flute, drum, etc., are selected, and the music played is very Chinese folk music. The arrangement of the melody of the song and the filling of the lyrics and the imitation of the style of the Tang Dynasty are even more ancient and interesting: there is a "Chang'an Pingkangli, a romantic swamp" that expresses the scenery of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty. There are 3,000 households in the small hall, and there are 12 green buildings on the avenue", and there are also other songs with ancient flavor that show the hero's pride and travel all over the world. National Mourning.
It is precisely because of the surprise of the music of this play that Chen Xiaotang is very optimistic about this play, and feels that it is only natural for this play to win the best music.
Maybe, can a tertiary film really be able to take off such a super laurel that represents the supreme glory of Hong Kong?!
Everyone, wait and see!