Chapter 731: Three Long Days (6)

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Secondly, the three major European exhibitions have their own direct directors, all of whom have become international directors from the youth unit, from their debut films, little by little. These people and the resources behind them constitute the hidden power of the film festival. If the Beijing Film Festival wants to cultivate its own lineage, it must start with young people......"

"Xiao Chu, let me interrupt."

Director Li suddenly opened his mouth and said, "What is the nature of this fund you are talking about?" ”

"Oh, it has one effect: young directors don't have money to make films, take the script to apply, I'll give you some of the funds, it's as simple as that."

"Where does that money come from?"

"That's exactly what I'm going to say next......"

Chu Qing flipped through the manuscript, picked out a piece of paper, and said: "This is an initiative of our two companies and Poly Bona, I'll read it first."

As we all know, since 1996, the proportion of special funds for films has been fixed at 5% of the box office. In other words, for every ticket sold, 5% is automatically surrendered. In the past, the subsidy for this money was 60% for the film side and 40% for the theater chain, but after the new management measures were introduced in 2006, the funds were all supplemented to the theater chain.

We can understand the original intention of the official, to vigorously support the construction of cinemas, but now the situation is different, the model of cinemas has matured, and the cost of production of the film has increased year by year. We paid 5% of the box office, but we couldn't get subsidies, and if this continues, the burden on the film company will become heavier and heavier, which is not conducive to the overall development of the film industry.

Therefore, the two companies jointly proposed: to ask the management committee to consider the practical difficulties of the film company, according to the immediate changes in the market situation, to formulate new and more reasonable management methods, and hopefully, to tilt towards the increasingly weak field of art films. ”

“……”

Everyone looked at each other, followed closely, and then turned to the director of the General Administration of Parties.

The buddy sweated down, scolded secretly in his heart, and said: "Eh, Xiao Chu's question is very timely!" The bureau has taken note of this situation and is organizing a study with the Ministry of Finance to try to formulate new management measures as soon as possible. ”

"Poof!"

Everyone almost sprayed, so witty!

Director Li didn't bother to pay attention to him, and asked, "Xiao Chu, do you mean to set aside part of the 5% special fund and use it as the support fund of the Beijing Film Festival?" ”

"Yes. Because to be honest, art films are inherently insufficient, and they can't rely on the market, the filmmakers, or the audience, but only on government support. Everyone also knows that art films and commercial films are the two legs of the film industry, and one is indispensable. So I set up, if I can use the special funds, it is best, if not, I apply for the two of us to continue to bear this part of the funds. ”

“……”

Director Li was stunned, and Lu Wei also blinked, including everyone present, all of them were silent. are all old fritters in officialdom, and they have seen a lot of smart people, and they are a little dazed when they don't touch a surprisingly stupid guy.

Historically, this initiative was proposed by Feng Xiaogang next year, and then in 2013, the management committee issued four new subsidies: 1 for the film side, 3 for the theater line, and the art film and art theater line were included in the scope of key support.

Chu Qing didn't know Feng Xiaogang's achievements, but according to his own ideas, he joined the gang and wrote a scribbled proposal.

He routined for two days, but he couldn't help but expose his thoughts: the official support for art films, this is the best result. If you don't want to do it, then I'll do it!

How shrewd these people are, they can find three meanings in a word, let alone him?

“……”

The scene was silent for a while, and after half a sound, Lu Wei asked, "Are you done today?" ”

"Oh, that's it. There are two parts to business: the trading market and the star market. There are two parts to the arts: the youth unit and the support fund. That's the general framework, and I'd like to discuss the rest of the details tomorrow. ”

"Okay, it's not too early, adjourn the meeting!"

Lu Wei waved his hand and said, "Xiao Chu, you can stay for a while." ”

In the blink of an eye, the conference hall was emptied, Chu Qing didn't know why, and asked, "Mayor Lu, do you have something?" ”

"Actually, it's nothing, I just want to talk casually. I see that you didn't say something just now, why, do you have scruples? ”

"No, no, you may be overthinking, I definitely know everything." He laughed.

“……”

Lu Wei looked at him for a few seconds, and said with a smile: "Okay, I won't delay your time, let's go back." ”

"Oh, you're back early, too."

Chu Qing turned around and dragged outside step by step, the shoe rubbing against the floor, heavy and withered.

There is no environment for holding competition film festivals in China, and there is no room for art films to survive, so he talks about the market, business, and interests, step by step, cautiously, just to fight for this fire.

He said a lot, but there was much more that he didn't.

For example, what he wants to say most is: Our generation can't do it, if we do something, there are also filmmakers of the seventh and eighth generations, who may bring Chinese films to the top of the world.

If nothing is done, there is not even a glimmer of hope.

…………

On the third day, Chu Qing's work finally came to an end. From the beginning to the present in the film and television industry, there is probably no role of consultant who can be as exhausted as him.

Today's content is much easier, it is all the precautions for details, he combed through many years of experience in the exhibition, and wrote a total of 30 articles.

"It is best to set up a special office for applying for red carpet passes and interview passes, and reporters will apply for them at the office, and a paper certificate will be issued after passing through guò. You can also learn from the Berlin Film Festival's method, where reporters send an email to apply for a place in advance, and if successful, a fixed seat will be given. ”

"On the day of the opening and closing ceremonies, there may be martial law around the perimeter, so you need a shuttle. Holders of press cards and film dealer cards can get on the bus, and they should pay attention to the frequency and time of the shuttle bus, and try to make it as convenient as possible. ”

"Before a star goes on the red carpet, he must show an invitation, no matter who it is! The model of the courtesy car should be limited, too big is not good. After walking on the red carpet, the security guard immediately stepped back, so as not to have the embarrassing situation of the security guard walking with the celebrity. Of course, the staff who urge the scene must have. ”

"In terms of drinking water, you can find sponsors and put it near the press room and lounge. Mineral water can be put at the door, bottled water can be placed indoors, and it is better to prepare some instant coffee, oh, and the cups do not forget. We must pay attention to the small details, which reflects our thoughtfulness and professionalism. ”

"Toilets are a big problem, and we have to take into account the physiological needs of normal people, especially those who are journalists. Don't have a scene where the organizer doesn't let you go to the toilet, and then uses the toilet at the same time and at the same time. ”

"The opening ceremony should be simple, the red carpet is over, and the stars go directly into the lounge or venue. What group visits, group photos on the background board, cocktail parties, etc., do not appear at the opening ceremony. ”

"The screening unit is a very important event, as a reminder, it's okay to give away tickets, but don't overdo it. Those who got the free tickets, are you sure they're going to see them? If the audience enters the venue and takes a look, hey, the good seats are all empty, and they pay for it, but they can only sit in the corners. What is the mood of people? Don't talk about the next one, the next one won't come! ”

"The films shown must be copied, not fooled around with a DVD, and the sound equipment is not to mention. The audience spends money to buy tickets because they want to watch a movie seriously. ”

……

He talked less about the theme forum, but the screening was very verbose.

Due to various reasons, many good films at home and abroad have not been seen in theaters. For example, in "Killer Has No Holiday", his own people won the Golden Globe Award, but the official did not introduce it.

One is independent films, which have no commercial value; The second is that the theme is gloomy, full of drugs, foul language, racial remarks, and willing to jump from the bell tower, flesh and blood.

It is unrealistic to introduce normally, but if it appears as a screening work at an official film festival itself, they may turn a blind eye.

Another example is those old Hong Kong films that make us drunk and dream.

"The True Color of Heroes", "Autumn Fairy Tale", "A Chinese Ghost Story", "Smiling Proud Jianghu", "Journey to the West", "The King of Comedy", "Tang Bohu Dots Autumn Fragrance" ......

If the first Northern Film Festival, pick out a few lines of big characters:

Zhou Xingchi Film Screening Week!

Leslie Cheung Film Retrospective!

Audrey Hepburn Movie Retrospective!

Hayao Miyazaki's classic series screening!

The classic screening of the "Godfather" trilogy!

For movie fans, this is a unique opportunity to sit in the theater and watch those former dreams. Therefore, Chu Qing tried to make it as pure as possible, and not to be disturbed by messy things.

On the whole, today's meeting was uneventful, as if the turmoil of the previous two days was illusory. What should be said has been said, no one can decide the outcome, everyone has to do the same thing: wait.

"After three days of discussions, it was finally a successful conclusion. Xiao Chu worked the hardest, which gave us a deeper understanding of the film festival and the international market. Of course, everyone is also working hard, and they are all working hard for a common goal! ”

After all the discussions were over, the time dragged on a little longer, but on the last day, everyone had no complaints. Director Li said that, turned to the side again, and asked, "Mayor Lu, do you have anything to add?" ”

"I don't have anything to say, I guess I'm in a hurry, let's disperse."

"See you later!"

"Bye-bye!"

"Hey, are you driving away? Take me. ”

The crowd was bustling, and most of them quickly left. Lu Wei came over deliberately and patted Chu Qing on the shoulder, and then Director Li, all without saying a word.

The sky was cold and the night was dark.

He drove home without saying a word. The kitchen is in full swing, and Fan Xiaoye is wearing a big apron to cook her only dish that can't be fried: tomatoes and eggs.

Hearing the door open, she turned off the fire and ran over:

"Brother......

As soon as she spit out two words, she felt her body tighten and was hugged into a familiar embrace.

"Brother......

Fan Xiaoye's eyes widened, blinking and blinking, and his mouth was still murmuring.

She was suddenly a little frightened, because there was a great feeling of exhaustion coming from that body, very heavy. She stretched out her arms and hugged each other tightly, as if the person would not be able to support it if she loosened it slightly.

Attach:

Name: Beijing International Film Festival

Time: Mid to late April, 9 days.

Venue: TBC

Official positioning: to prosper the international exchange market, promote the development of the film industry, and enhance the status of Chinese films

Category: TBD

【Main Units】

Main Competition Unit (TBD), Trading Market, Screening of Participating Films (TBD), Theme Forum, Screening Review Unit, Young Filmmaker Unit (TBD), Support Fund (TBD) (To be continued.) )