Regarding the protests of the directors, Xu Guanwu also pondered that Hong Kong producers are indeed very unprofessional compared with Hollywood producers.

Hollywood pursues a "producer-centric system", where the producer decides everything about the film. Such as funding, director, actors, soundtrack, and so on. This requires a producer to have a lot of experience in filmmaking.

Take Richard, who Xu Guanwu knew. Zaniuk and David. According to Brown, both men worked at 20th Century Fox for many years before becoming independent producers and have extensive experience making films.

They are familiar with the operation of films, grasp the pulse of trends, and can choose the right story, the right screenwriter for the story, the right actors, directors, soundtracks, artists, and so on for the film.

As long as they are given the money they need, they can pull up a team in no time.

However, Hong Kong pursues a "director-centered system", in which the director selects the script, actors, cinematographers, and lighting...... The producer is just working for the director.

In view of this, Xu Guanwu decided to introduce the practice of Xinyicheng Pictures - the company first decided to shoot Jihua, determine the film script and shooting process, and then arrange the producer to supervise the whole process.

The director must shoot exactly as the company decides, and if he wants to do whatever he wants, the producer has the right to decide to change the person.

In this way, most of the producer's work is transferred to the company, and even if the producer is inexperienced, it is easy to monitor whether the director is shooting according to the company's decisions.

Of course, in this case, the company's responsibilities are much greater.

Xu Guanwu naturally will not let go of talents such as Mai Jia, Zeng Zhiwei, and Hong Jingbao, and gathered them all together, and together with Xu Guanwen, Xu Guanjie, and Liang Shuyi, they established the "Brilliant Seven Heroes", which is responsible for reviewing the script and deciding to make a film.

Hong Jingbao and others saw that although they had lost some of their power as directors, they were able to participate in the company's filming decisions by joining the "Brilliant Seven Heroes", which was equivalent to entering the company's executive leadership. The power has increased unabated, and suddenly there is no fuss, and he obediently calms down and shoots his new play.

Gui Zhihong was stopped by Xu Guanwu because of the "car accident incident", and the filming of the new drama "Big Brother Cheng" was stopped by Xu Guanwu, and others were also hidden by the company, and it has not yet been decided whether he can continue to direct the film.

Xu Guanwu's move was to give Gui Zhihong a warning and let him get rid of this bad habit. Otherwise, don't say that you will take him to Hollywood for development in the future, and Xu Guanwu will not want to use him again in Hong Kong alone.

The second is that Chen Guantai, the star of "Big Brother Cheng", is now injured and hospitalized, and he will not be able to go to the ground for at least a month. The suspension of filming was also a last resort.

Third, although the "car accident incident" subsided with a sincere letter from the Xu Brothers, if Gui Zhihong came out to continue filming just after the incident had subsided, it was likely to cause dissatisfaction again.

So based on these three reasons, Xu Guanwu announced that he would suspend the filming of "Big Brother Cheng", and Gui Zhihong also had to reflect at home for a period of time.

After Gui Zhihong received the company's notice, he lost his temper at the producer, then kicked over his prayer chair, and then angrily went to the company to find Xu Guanwu.

"Boss, weishenme is going to stop my work, do you know that my play is about to be finished?" When Gui Zhihong entered Xu Guanwu's office, he shouted in unison.

Xu Guanwu was reviewing the documents, when he heard the door slammed open, and then he heard Gui Zhihong shouting, breaking the train of thought he had just built, and he couldn't help frowning unhappily.

"Mr. Xu, I've stopped it, but I haven't stopped it." Xu Guanwu's newly recruited female secretary hurriedly explained.

"Forget it, you go down and pour two cups of coffee and come in." Xu Guanwu rubbed his temples and said in a deep voice.

The little secretary hurriedly went out and closed the door.

"Director Gui, sit!" Xu Guanwu glanced at Gui Zhihong, and saw that he had unkempt hair, black circles under his eyes, bloodshot eyes, and slightly bulging eyeballs.

"Don't sit down! Boss, if you don't want to make this drama and want to fire me, just hurry up and tell me directly. Gui Zhihong didn't appreciate it, and still stiffened his neck and shouted, "There are no people here, there is a place to keep people, and I, Gui Zhihong, will not be looked down upon." ”

Xu Guanwu frowned when he heard this, why is this Gui Zhihong so good, it is simply an unreasonable raw melon egg. It's no wonder that after the collapse of Shaw Brothers, no new works came out of this person. Just looking at this stinky temper, no company is willing to hire him.

"Gui Dao, extinguish the fire." Xu Guanwu waved his hand and said, "Isn't it just a matter of suspending filming, why did you think of resigning." ”

"If you don't let me resign, and you don't let me film, will you just let me stay at home?" Gui Zhihong shouted.

"The company has decided this way for your own good, you have to think about it clearly." Xu Guanwu persuaded, "Now that this matter has just subsided, you will come out to film immediately, let others know, what will you think in your heart?" ”

"Whatever he thinks? We shoot ours. Gui Zhihong said nonchalantly.

Xu Guanwu smiled, "Since the company has invested in filming, it naturally hopes that the audience will come to watch." But if people hate it, who will come to see it? In this way, the box office will not be affected. Do you think that's the truth? ”

Gui Zhihong listened to it and was silent, but his neck was still stalked, and he didn't mean to bow his head at all.

Xu Guanwu couldn't help but sigh when he saw this, and decided to spread out the conversation with Gui Zhihong and say that if he listened and changed, then everything would be over; If he really can't listen to him, he still goes his own way, no matter how much Xu Guanwu loves talent, he can only give him up helplessly.

"Director Gui, I admire your directorial talent very much, your style is unique in the Hong Kong film industry." Xu Guanwu said sincerely, "I really hope that you can carry forward this alternative style of taking the sword and make a movie that is applauding and popular." I also want to one day bring you into Hollywood and make you a well-known film director in Shijie......"

Hearing Xu Guanwu say this, Gui Zhihong couldn't help but be a little excited. He knew that Xu Guanwu had this ability and could bring him into Hollywood for development.

"But...... If you continue to go your own way and ignore the life and death of an actor when filming, then even if I bring you into Hollywood, you will definitely not be able to develop in Hollywood. Xu Guanwu changed his tone and said, "In Hollywood, if an actor is injured because of filming, the actor union will definitely find you trouble." At that point, not only will you be punished, but we, the investors, will also be held accountable. ”

When Gui Zhihong heard this, he couldn't help frowning.

Hollywood, the United States, the strictness of the system, everyone knows. Under the protection of the actors' union, the rights of the actors themselves are guaranteed. If the actor is really injured because of the director's harsh criticism, the director will really be sued for bankruptcy.

"That's all I say, if you listen to it and correct it, then continue to be your director." Xu Guanwu zuihou showdowned, "If you think what I say is nonsense, I like it to be your personal temperament." Then I'll have to hide you until your contract expires. ”

When Gui Zhihong heard Zuihou's words, his eyes couldn't help but widen. Listening to Xu Guanwu's meaning, if he doesn't correct it, then even if he wants to resign, he can't do it.

He had signed a three-year contract when he joined the company, and now only a year has passed. If he doesn't accept the company's opinion, he will sit on the cold bench for two whole years.

Gui Zhihong thought about it and weighed the gains and losses, but Zuihou still had to bow his head and admit his mistakes, "Boss, I know, I obey the company's decision." ”

"Okay." Xu Guanwu nodded, although his face was expressionless, his heart was relieved, and he finally surrendered the stubborn donkey, "Since you have figured it out, let's go home." During this time, find a few Buddhist scriptures to take a look at them and dissolve the anger on your body. ”

Gui Zhihong nodded, and walked out of Xu Guanwu's office in despair.

"Boss, the coffee is ready for you." At this time, the female secretary was late with two cups of coffee, which made Xu Guanwu cry and laugh.