Chapter 382: Member of the Judging Committee of the Academy Awards Association
"Does he want you to be a peacemaker?"
Chen Qiming asked with a smile.
With his understanding of Wong Kar-wai, he should not let Liu Weiqiang be a peacemaker.
Sure enough, after listening to Chen Qiming's words, Liu Weiqiang was silent.
Seeing this, Chen Qiming already understood that Liu Weiqiang was obviously making his own assertions.
"Don't worry, as long as he doesn't trouble me, for the sake of your face with Liu Zhenwei, I won't take the initiative to trouble him!" Chen Qiming explained.
"I'll talk to him, and if he still insists on going his own way, then I have nothing to say."
Hearing this, Chen Qiming nodded.
He didn't care too much about Wong Kar-wai's side.
However, according to his estimate, Liu Weiqiang should be unlikely to persuade the other party.
The traffic in Hong Kong is not very good, even if it is not the evening rush hour, Chen Qiming and his wife spent more than two hours to come to the office building of the Hong Kong Film Society.
At this time, the second round of jury of this year's Film Association is basically in place.
The members of the jury are mostly acquaintances.
Sammo Hung, Tsui Hark, and the bosses of major film companies.
Among them, among the Xiang brothers, Xiang Huasheng came.
Chen Qiming doesn't have much intersection with this person, but he knows each other.
Although the relationship between Pacific Cinema Line and Yongsheng is not very good, this does not affect Chen Qiming and the Xiang family brothers to talk happily.
Many people have always thought that the leader of the film and television company of the Xiang brothers is Xiang Huaqiang, but in fact, this is an illusion.
If you look at it from the perspective of film professionalism, Xiang Huasheng is obviously more professional than Xiang Huaqiang.
In addition, Yongsheng Company, in fact, has always been the leader of Xiang Huasheng.
Most of the films produced by this company are basically produced by Xiang Huasheng.
Even the God of Gamblers filmed by Wang Jing at the beginning, the creativity of the film has also been added to Huasheng.
In the later life of the dream, Wang Jing admired him very much.
Of course, Wang Jing and his grievances because of their respective women, let's not talk about it for the time being.
"Mr. Chen, in fact, the relationship between our two companies does not need to be so stiff.
We are all leaders in the industry, and working together for the development of Chinese films is our common goal.
Therefore, I hope that Mr. Chen will not make our two companies strangers because of some small holidays.
Actually, we can work together.
Not to mention anything else, when it comes to film production, we Yongsheng is still very powerful.
You and I join forces to make greater contributions to Chinese films. ”
Xiang Huasheng's words were very beautiful, so that the listener couldn't help but have a good impression of him.
"I also very much hope to cooperate with Yongsheng!"
Chen Qiming didn't know how true Xiang Huasheng's words were.
But reaching out and not hitting the smiling person, Chen Qiming didn't mind smiling and responding.
After Chen Qiming's words were finished, Xiang Huasheng's eyes lit up.
He said with a smile: "I will be the east of Fulinmen in the evening, and Chen Sheng must come." ”
"Definitely!"
Originally, Chen Qiming thought that Xiang Huasheng's so-called reconciliation was just a polite rhetoric.
Now I heard the other party invite him to FLM.
Chen Qiming immediately understood that Xiang Huasheng's reconciliation rhetoric might be true.
However, after thinking about it, Chen Qiming felt that this was very reasonable.
He really doesn't have any big grudges with Yongsheng.
It's nothing more than Tsui Hark and Wang Jing, two directors who are very important to the current Yongsheng, who have jumped to his side.
This in itself is not Chen Qiming's fault.
As the saying goes, people go to higher places, and water flows to lower places.
Wang Jing and Tsui Hark themselves are well-known directors in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
They have their own ideas.
If they really don't want to come to the camp of Pacific Cinemas, then no matter what Chen Qiming says, they won't come.
Now, here they are.
There are only two reasons.
First, I feel that it is easier to develop with the Pacific Cinema Line.
Second, the conditions given by Chen Qiming surpassed Yongsheng.
Everyone runs a company.
My conditions are better than yours, so that talents come to my side.
This is a very normal thing.
Even if Yongsheng is dissatisfied with this, it is impossible for the relationship between the two sides to become a life-and-death enemy.
Again, there are no eternal enemies and no eternal friends in the business field.
Everyone is fighting for the sake of profit.
As long as there are interests, it is very normal for enemies to become friends.
Chen Qiming chatted with Xiang Huasheng for a while, and then got to know the other members of the jury who did not know each other, and then everyone walked into a specially prepared office.
The office space is large, with large desks large enough for dozens of people standing in the middle.
A projector stands on the desk, and when everyone votes, if there is a tie and there is an impasse, the staff will show the film to convince others by making mistakes and finding amazing parts of it.
Directly in front of it is a white curtain, and two staff members are carrying the projection master tape.
When everyone sat down, Hong Zuxing, the current chairman of the Academy Awards Association, walked quickly to the main seat.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the new Academy Awards are here again.
First of all, thank you to all the film critics, media people, and bosses for being here.
This shows that our Academy Awards have been valued by everyone.
Thank you very much for coming. ”
Hong Zuxing was the chairman of the Academy Awards Association the year before last.
He is also the Chairman of the Hong Kong Producers Guild.
In recent years, the Academy Awards have had a good influence in Asia, all of which is inseparable from this promotion.
In order to promote the influence of the Academy Awards, he once came to the door one by one to ask those producers who did not participate in the selection to submit their films to the Academy Awards for selection.
"Also, I have to focus on one person to thank here!"
After everyone's applause, Hong Zuxing spoke again.
He looked at Chen Qiming, who was sitting in the middle, "Chen Sheng, although it is the first time for you to sit in this position this year.
But your contribution to Hong Kong and even the entire Chinese film industry is definitely unmatched.
Your production of "Anaconda Disaster" has successfully made Hong Kong films shine in the world once again.
Because of you, a large number of American businessmen have poured into Hong Kong, making our long-dusted films once again attract attention.
Because of you, the number of Hong Kong films imported to the West by American companies last year has increased from 16 the year before to 37.
I don't think anyone can question your contribution to Hong Kong films, and even Chinese films.
Therefore, I would like to seek your views here, do you have any comments on the special invitation of Mr. Chan Kai Ming to be a permanent member of the second jury of the Hong Kong Film Awards? ”
Hong Zuxing first thanked Chen Qiming, and then set his eyes on others.
Hearing Hong Zuxing's words, many members of the Academy Awards Association immediately began to discuss.
"Chen Qiming is not from Hong Kong, it is not appropriate to invite him to live in permanence!"
"I think it's very reasonable, I have always felt that it is inappropriate for Hong Kong nationals to be members of the Academy Awards.
This is not conducive to the development of the award.
And if Chen Qiming joins the Academy Awards Association and becomes a resident member, with his influence, this is absolutely only good for promoting the Academy Awards. ”
"Yes, I also agree, not to mention anything else, Chen Qiming's film company is in Hong Kong, and most of the people in his company are Hong Kong people.
Last year, their company produced "Python Disaster" and "Death is Coming", although "Python Disaster" is a co-production, but the whole process is produced by Qiming Film and Television, which is almost equivalent to Hong Kong production.
plus "The Grim Reaper is Coming", which was independently invested and produced by Qiming Film and Television.
The two films directly made Hong Kong films famous all over the world.
The movie I made a few years ago had been in the warehouse for many years, and because of it, it was valued by American companies and introduced to North America.
In terms of the development of Hong Kong films, he is definitely qualified to become a member of the Academy Awards. ”
"No, I don't agree, the Academy Awards are Hong Kong films, and it's an exception for him to be a member of the second jury from a treasure island occasionally.
I don't agree with him becoming a resident member. ”
With Hong Zuxing's words, the entire conference room suddenly became noisy, and everyone discussed in low voices.
Some people think that Chen Qiming can become a resident member.
Some people also think that Chen Qiming is not from Hong Kong and is not qualified.
In short, there are various theories.
Chen Qiming didn't speak, he sat on the chair with his old body in his head, sitting and watching everyone discuss.
However, to be honest, Chen Qiming himself didn't expect that Hong Zuxing would actually propose that he join the Academy Awards Association as a member.
This is definitely a big exception.
You must know that the current crowding out of outsiders in Hong Kong is very serious.
The people of Treasure Island are not even the first to be excluded.
But there are still cases of being more or less excluded.
Now, Hong Zuxing actually proposed to make him a member of the Academy Awards Association, which is enough to show that Hong Zuxing values him.
also fully illustrates how important Chen Qiming now occupies an important position in the Chinese film industry.
As for Chen Qiming, he is still looking forward to becoming a resident member of the Academy Awards.
As one of the two most important awards in the Chinese film industry, the Academy Awards can become a permanent member of the association, which allows Chen Qiming to have a huge influence in the Hong Kong film industry.
Even, it is no exaggeration to say that as long as he becomes a resident member, he can even have the right to directly remove the right to shortlist certain films.
Of course, this ability certainly cannot be made public.
After all, as an award, justice is the most basic thing.
If the resident members have such a huge stake on the surface, the fairness of the Academy Awards must definitely be questioned.
However, I am looking forward to becoming a resident member.
But Chen Qiming will not suffer from gains and losses.
At the end of last year, he was invited to join the Golden Horse Awards Association as a member of the Treasure Island Film Association, a member of the Producers Association, and a member of the Lyricists and Composers Association, and became a resident judge of the Golden Horse Awards Association.
With this level of identity, the identity of a member of the Academy Awards Association is just icing on the cake for him, and it is not a blessing in disguise.
Therefore, even if the majority of people oppose it, he will not be disappointed because of it.
"All members of the Academy Awards Association can vote on this matter.
Whether you agree or not, you can write it down on a piece of paper in front of you and give it to me.
Rest assured, this is anonymous and you don't have to worry about being known because you voted no. ”
Hong Zuxing waited for a few minutes before speaking again.
He was obviously also worried that if someone voted against it, Chen Qiming would hold a grudge, so he directly explained that it was an anonymous vote.
As soon as they heard that it was an anonymous vote, some people in the audience were visibly relieved.
"Chen Sheng, we were a family and relatives hundreds of years ago, so I vote for you!"
Chen Jiashang said directly and loudly, and after speaking, he wrote Chen Qiming's name on the paper.
By the way, he also wrote the word "agree" on the note very large, so that everyone could see it clearly.
"Grass, Chen Jia on this dog!"
Chen Jiashang's actions directly made someone in the audience scold in a whisper.
said that anonymous voting, but in order to tie up with Chen Qiming, this guy actually directly made his vote public.
There are some things that cannot be started, and when they begin, they will definitely be like a flood.
Sure enough, after some people in the crowd saw Chen Jiashang's approach, their eyes immediately lit up.
Wang Jing was the first to follow suit.
After he wrote the word "agree" on the paper in front of him, he also sent it to everyone, so that people could see what he had written.
"Two damn licking dogs!"
Some people curse in their hearts, but they are helpless.
There was no way, because with the actions of Chen Jiashang and Wang Jing, other people who supported Chen Qiming wrote their consent on the paper, and then did not forget to lick Chen Qiming.
"Chen Sheng, I'll vote for you!"
"I'm also going to vote for Chen Sheng!"
With an individual casting a yes vote.
The rest of those who disagreed could only write their consent helplessly at this time.
There is no way, others have shown Chen Qiming their tickets in order to lick Chen Qiming, what can they do?
If you don't show it, you are weak-hearted.
To be weak is to vote against it.
To be honest, although I don't want to admit it, everyone still understands very well that Chen Qiming's wings are very hard now.
You didn't see that Yongsheng and Chen Qiming had a small holiday, and finally relented.
With Chen Qiming's current status in the film industry and music scene, offending him openly is simply worth the loss.
As a result, everyone voted in favor.
A few minutes later, Hong Zuxing announced the votes.
"Of the 23 members present today, two abstained, and 20 of them voted in favor.
So, congratulations to Mr. Chen Qiming, you have become the 32nd member of our Academy Awards Association! Congratulations! ”
Bang Bang Bang ......
Hong Zuxing applauded first, and everyone followed.
"Thank you! Thank you for your trust in me.
It is an honor to be a colleague with all of you.
At the same time, please rest assured that after becoming a member of the Academy Awards Association, I will definitely uphold a fair and fair attitude towards every film.
At the same time, I will also contribute to the future efforts of Chinese films and live up to everyone's expectations of me. ”
Chen Qiming got up and thanked everyone.
Especially for Chen Jiashang, he smiled directly at the other party.
This family can handle it, and he really helps him when there is something.
Since he helps himself like this, Chen Qiming will naturally not be so contemptuous.
He has already decided that if the company has a project in the future, he must give priority to Chen Jia as a director.
Even, if the other party has a project that lacks investment, he is also willing to help invest some.
After the interlude, Hong Zuxing sent a list of this year's shortlisted award works and began to preside over the final selection of the awards.
(End of chapter)