"Li Mi's Conjecture" is about to be released.

Although there are not many movies in the same period, a "Mummy 3" is a mountain that all movies can't get around.

"Venice Film Festival?"

Many European and American filmmakers gave Lin Nan the advice to let him come to Venice.

The people of Lionsgate and the new line also said this to Lin Nan.

If you want to sell the rights to The Martian to the best, the Venice Film Festival is an opportunity not to be missed.

"Lin, trust us, with your resume as a two-time Silver Bear director, Venice will be happy to provide you with a venue to help you promote the film."

Lin Nan thought twice, communicated with several China Film companies, and decided to go to Venice with a copy of the film.

Domestic time is six hours ahead of Venice.

China Film sent staff to set off with Lin Nan, mainly to start.

Departing at 8 a.m., it was noon local time when we arrived in Venice.

"I didn't expect to come to Venice for the first time, not to win awards, but to sell films."

Lin Nan remembers that when he was in Berlin last year, an Italian filmmaker sincerely invited him to come to Venice to participate in the film festival.

"Maybe the next time Director Lin comes, he will receive the award, haha."

Several people in Zhongying are familiar with each other, and they joke very casually.

"Let's contact the organizers first, there is only a week left until the closing ceremony, and we need their help to rent the venue."

"Okay, there are colleagues here, I'll contact them to do this."

The middle level of the team led by China Film said.

Han Sanping instructed that they came over to help Lin Nan solve trivial chores, and as for selling films, it depends on Lin Nan's appeal at the film festival.

Jia Zhangke was also very well-informed, and invited Lin Nan to dinner that night.

Among the domestic directors, Jia Zhangke belongs to the kind of perennial film festival.

Cinema movies can't be played, but in the field of award-winning films, they are connoisseurs.

This time, his short film was shortlisted for the "Master Screening Unit".

"Master!"

can be clearly argued with Zhang Yimou, and Jia Zhangke is indeed not too bad.

"Director Lin, sit down."

"Thank you, Director Jia."

Lin Nan thanked politely, and Jia Zhangke's wife was also at the same table.

The industry is sighing that Jia Zhangke's movies are indispensable for his wife.

"It's a bit late, and many filmmakers have already completed the purchase."

"I know, but the big dealers are always the last to go."

"That's right, you're not the same as me, mine is a small cost.

Your "The Martian" is enough for me to make twenty or thirty movies. ”

"Director Jia laughed, it's because of the high cost that there are more things now." Lin Nan said with a smile.

"Don't be modest, although I don't deal with Zhang Yimou, I really can't compare to him.

In the past, it was just lost in commercial films, but now that the Olympics are open, the gap is even greater. ”

A dinner, ate for two hours, mainly talked a lot.

Jia Zhangke took the initiative to promise that he would introduce some European filmmakers who have cooperated with him for a long time to Lin Nan.

The next day, Venice's Cinémathèque de la Répoisa had more venues for the promotion of "The Martian".

In the director's introduction, the record was quite gorgeous, and the two Silver Bear Awards for Best Director attracted a large number of filmmakers.

"Lin? Haha, I didn't expect to see you in Venice as well. ”

Nima, it's really fate.

The goods in front of Lin Nan are the old man who wanted to buy his copyright in Berlin twice and couldn't afford the price.

"When can I watch the film?"

"Wait for the evening. We have chartered a screening room, which is specially prepared for film companies, and it is better to have more people. ”

It is one of the largest film festivals in Europe and the largest film sales venue in the world.

Here, you can see movies of various themes and genres.

…………

The domestic media are already reporting the news of Venice, especially the sudden appearance of "The Martian".

"In the past, it can't be a competition, it can only be a copyright sale."

"Reliable information, The Martian will not be shown in Venice in public, only for studios."

It is impossible for piracy to get out.

In two days, more than 200 business dealers watched "The Martian".

On the third day, Lin Nan no longer screened.

The filmmakers who have a little bit of background have already seen it, and those small filmmakers are not important.

One by one, the quotations were sent to Lin Nan one after another, and everyone knew the news that he would leave on the day of the closing ceremony, so the efficiency was very high.

"So far, a total of 13 film companies have been screened, including 10 in Europe and 3 in North America."

Zhongying's person handed a form to Lin Nan, who looked at it in detail.

"Well, so be it."

The eyes of several people lit up instantly, "Let's go and inform." ”

According to the agreement, these studios cannot release the film for a month after they get it, which is also to deal with domestic piracy.

Although this kind of movie can only have the best viewing experience in theaters, piracy has to be guarded against.

When Zhongying was busy with the contract, Lin Nan went to the appointment.

President of the jury of next year's Venice Film Festival, Li An.

The two met at a café in the water city.

"Director Lin Nan, have you handled the matter of "The Martian"?"

"Well, the European and American filmmakers have been finalized and are signing contracts.

I don't know if Director Li is looking for me, what's the matter? ”

Li An put down the coffee in his hand and said bluntly: "I want to invite Director Lin to participate in next year's Venice Film Festival." ”

Lin Nan was stunned, "Next year, it's still too far." ”

"It's not far. Regardless of whether there is a film work or not, I am looking forward to seeing Director Lin at next year's Venice Film Festival.

There are many film talents in the mainland, which are far from being comparable to Hong Kong and Taiwan, and Director Lin is also well-known in Europe and the United States, isn't it. ”

…………

Lin Nan doesn't know Li An, but he thinks he really has a good understanding of movies.

Unconsciously, the two chatted for a long time, and Tang Wei was mentioned in the middle.

Li An still has a sense of responsibility, so he let Tang Wei take the talent plan and go to Hong Kong Island, so that he can bypass the blockade of the mainland.

As soon as I sat in the café, it was an afternoon, and it was a little dark when I left.

"Director Li, goodbye."

"Director Lin walks slowly."

…………

On the red carpet of the closing ceremony, Lin Nan couldn't see it, he and the people from China Film had already boarded the plane back to China.

The airport is still home to a large number of journalists.

"Director Lin, how much did "The Martian" sell?"

"It's a secret question, and it's going to be said at the premiere."

"What did you talk to Director Li An? Is it a film project? ”

"Small talk."

There is a lot of speculation online about the total amount of the Martian rights deal, but all of them are unfounded.

Lin Nan had planned before that these data would be made public on the day of the premiere, and China Film would also keep it secret.

As soon as he returned to the company, someone from the marketing department came to Lin Nan with information.

"How's it at the box office?"

"Li Mi's Conjecture" has been in theaters for several days.

"Director Lin, this data is not very good."

"Be specific."

"The box office in the first three days of the weekend was 8 million ......"

Lin Nan wondered. This is the best result in the same type of movie.

"Are you sure this is not a good stat?"

"Listen to me first, on the fourth day, the daily box office fell below one million, and the box office has been six or seven hundred thousand in the past few days."

"What about 'The Mummy 3'?" Lin Nan asked.

"It was 14 million on the first day, and now it has been released for five days, and it has been 60 million."

Cao Baoping has not contacted Lin Nan, and it is estimated that he is not feeling well.

Lin Nan was alone in the office and flipped through the news.

Some media have already asserted that this will be the second loss-making film that Lin Nan has invested in.

"Even if you lose, you can't lose too much, and the total investment is only more than 10 million."

He could only comfort himself like this.

Fortunately, "Li Mi's Conjecture" has a very good reputation, and I hope it can attract some audiences later.

…………

Tang Ren released a large number of makeup photos and stills of "Sword and Fairy III".

Cai Yinong's thoughts can be seen from the way of publicity.

"Sword and Fairy One" was used for comparison and marketing, with the focus on Liu Yifei.

"The new descendants of Nuwa, Tang Yan VS Liu Yifei."

"Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling'er, Sedum and Xuejian."

Even Liu Shishi was brought by the Spring and Autumn Period, and her temperament is comparable to Liu Yifei.

Cai Yinong was interviewed and said bluntly: The three actresses have great potential and have the opportunity to catch up with Liu Yifei and step onto the international stage......

Lin Nan also admires this, he really dares to say anything, do you rely on TV series to catch up?

In the penguin group, they are chatting and gossiping.

Zhang Jingchu is really powerful, after being taught by Jiang Wenli, it is estimated that she has learned something new, and she will be Gu Dao two nights ago, and she was secretly photographed by reporters.

It turns out that it doesn't really matter if a man is old or ugly, as long as you are talented and capable.

Jiang Wenli was not idle, the directors and wives in Beijing were invited out by her one by one to have a party for dinner, and it is estimated that they will have to make a move.

These days, many teachers and professors in the film academy are paying attention to "Li Mi's Conjecture".

At the beginning, Cao Baoping was able to get 10 million investment from Lin Nan, which really made many people think.

Don't look at the fact that they all teach at Nortel, but there are not many people who have really participated in film shooting and production.

Everyone wants to try their skills, but no one invests.

When Lin Nan returned to school, many teachers looked at him incorrectly, like looking at a wronged man.

"Lin Nan, I'm cheating on you, it's hard to get back to basics in this movie."

Cao Baoping was a little embarrassed.

"Mr. Cao, you won't lose money if you lose money, it's just that it may take a long time to recover the cost, after all, the movie is really good.

Don't talk about whether you cheat me or not, you look at the directors on Hong Kong Island, even if they really kill the producer, they will only see smiles on their faces. You're a lot better than them, haha. ”

"How can you talk like that?

However, I really plan to continue to ask you for investment next time, and don't say you don't know me when the time comes......"

Comprehensive box office and word-of-mouth, this movie made by Cao Baoping is actually a success, and it will only go further next time.

"I still believe in Mr. Cao's strength, you can continue to come to me next time, as long as the script is not bad."

Lin Nan promised with a package ticket.

Sometimes it doesn't matter if you lose something, but you make more money, and that's how you get your connections.

(End of chapter)