August 19, 2005, 9 a.m., Shanghai New Jin Jiang Hotel.

In the conference hall on the eighteenth floor, the seats in the first three rows were full.

On the rostrum opposite the crowd, a banner was hung with a line of big letters written on it: Cross-Strait Film Directors Seminar.

Lao Mouzi, Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige, He Ping, Li Shengyao and other mainland directors have mostly come over.

There are also many directors on Hong Kong Island, such as Xu Yu, Er Dongsheng, Tang Jili, and Wang Jing.

And there are a lot of bends, including Niu Chengze, Zhang Aijia, as well as Wei Desheng and Zhu Yanping.

These are relatively famous, and there are many directors who are not very famous, and there are more than 100 people sitting in the entire conference hall.

Li Shengyao sat among the mainland directors, and next to him were Feng Xiaogang and Chen Kaige.

"Punch, Dad" earned 181 million at the box office, becoming the second highest-grossing film after "Hero".

Coupled with Li Shengyao's special identity, he naturally wants to come over.

The night before yesterday, Li Shengyao asked his assistant to write a draft about the development of mainland films, and he checked it, corrected a few typos, and should read it again later.

At this time, the meeting had not yet officially begun.

Brother Kaizi closed his eyes, clasped his hands on his chest, and looked like he was not close to anyone.

"Wuji" was scolded, and there was also a video mocking him, which made Kai Zige very angry, and took people to court with a complaint.

But this did not put the matter to rest, but instead attracted more ridicule and abuse.

The big guys think that Brother Kaizi can't afford to play, and there are many people who say that he is exhausted, and now he is eating his old book.

Brother Kaizi shouldn't be in the mood to communicate with others these days.

Feng Xiaogang's eyes drooped, looking like he hadn't woken up.

He has a faint scent on him, which should be a women's perfume.

I don't know where the little steel cannon went last night, he squandered a lot of energy, and he was in no state at this time.

Li Shengyao is in a good mood these days, he took a plane from Yanjing to Shanghai yesterday, and had in-depth exchanges with Dong Xuan in the evening.

Dong Xuan said that he was a lot more handsome.

was originally an eighty-point handsome guy, but now it has risen to eighty-nine points.

He actually has a great desire to talk, but the mainland directors in the neighborhood seem to have something on their minds, and no one communicates.

The directors on Hong Kong Island lowered their heads and were looking at some information documents, and no one spoke.

The directors on the bend side looked at each other, some whispered small talk, and some got up and walked around.

Just when Li Shengyao was bored and secretly observed, two people walked over.

"Director Li, do you have time to talk?"

A person is a little depressed, with a shiny face, an improper gaze, and a smile on his face, but there is a feeling that he is not smiling.

This person's name is Zhu Yanping, and he can be regarded as a relatively good commercial film director.

The other person was much shorter, wearing a pair of glasses, a pair of small eyes, his face was very tight, and he shot a dark light from time to time, he stood next to Zhu Yanping, making Zhu Yanping look much more righteous.

This person is none other than Niu Chengze.

Li Shengyao is a fan of Jielun, so he naturally knows Zhu Yanping, the director of the big bad movie "Thorn Tomb".

I also know Niu Chengze, this is Bandar Eagle.

The conference hall was large, and all the seats in the back were empty except for the first few rows.

Li Shengyao thought about Zhu Yanping's resume, smiled and nodded, then got up and strode back.

Zhu Yanping and Niu Chengze followed behind him.

The height of the three people decreases in turn, Li Shengyao is like the son of a noble family, and the two people behind him are his followers.

Many people noticed the situation here and laughed in their hearts.

After walking more than ten meters, Li Shengyao chose a position to the side and sat down.

Zhu Yanping and Niu Chengze stopped opposite Li Shengyao.

"Director Li, congratulations on your good results, you are now an international director."

Zhu Yanping spoke, gave a thumbs up, and smiled all over his face.

Niu Chengze followed beside him and nodded again and again.

Wanwan just likes this, and any kind of profession likes to bring the word "international".

For example, Shu Qi is an international star, and Zhu Yanping is an international director.

Li Shengyao has long understood this, and knows in his heart that they are used to saying this, and they don't really agree with this sentence.

"You're welcome."

"Director Li, I liked to watch your previous TV series very much, such as "Please Answer 1988" and "Signal", I like them all, and this movie is even more exciting."

Since the premiere of "Love Hotel", Li Shengyao has often heard all kinds of praise, and he has long been immune to such words.

Recently, after the release of "Punch, Dad", there were even more words of praise, not to mention Zhu Yanping, Xiao Gangcang and Lao Mouzi praised him, he had no reaction.

Now Zhu Yanping's words are no different from those people before.

Li Shengyao listened quietly and let him brag.

Zhu Yanping saw that Li Shengyao's attitude was flat, and glanced at Niu Chengze next to him, his face was slightly hot.

Although he is not really a big director, he can be regarded as an old-timer, and now Li Shengyao is sitting, he is standing and saying good things, but Li Shengyao does not give him face.

If Niu Chengze is not there, it will be nothing.

He just boasted to Niu Chengze about his influence, saying that he had some popularity in the mainland, but he was slapped in the face so quickly.

He really wanted a big Bibi fan past.

Li Shengyao sat there, leaning back in his chair, smiling, his shoulders broad, and he was particularly attractive in a suit.

It's like a big guy at this time.

Zhu Yanping secretly observed, and at the same time thought of his purpose, and then put away the little dissatisfaction in his heart.

"Director Li, there are two main things I want to negotiate with you this time."

"You say."

Zhu Yanping glanced at Niu Chengze next to him, and regretted a little in his heart, he knew that he didn't bring Niu Chengze over.

It is not appropriate to have a third person present in this meeting.

His demeanor as an international director is gone.

However, face is important, but it is more important to have a good meal.

"Director Li, that's right, "Life and Death Showdown" has been produced and will be released in the mainland soon, and Director Li will need to take care of it at that time."

When Zhu Yanping was young, he still had a bit of aura, the comedies he made were quite funny, and he also made some alternative niche films, so he could see that he had some ideas.

But then when he got older, he became famous and became an international director in the mouth of the bent media.

This ability has decreased a lot.

At the beginning of the year, he had a comedy - "Two Birds with One Stone", although he invited many stars, but it was messy and ugly, and the box office was eight million, which must have been a loss of money.

This "Showdown of Life and Death" is set up with two male protagonists, and the two male protagonists are Lin Zhiying and Xu Shaoyang.

There is no doubt that these two people do not have any box office appeal, and this movie will not have eight million box office.

How can such a movie be cared for?

Noticing Zhu Yanping's slightly flattering gaze, Li Shengyao said with a smile: "Before the release of this movie, there should be a test screening, and I believe that the managers will give a reasonable arrangement at that time." ”

For example, Lao Mouzi, Feng Xiaogang, and Li Shengyao's movies naturally do not need to be judged by theater managers, and the release can basically have more than 40% of the film schedule.

And ordinary movies, without much fame, no reputation, no characteristics, usually have a test screening before release.

The audience of the test screening is not ordinary people, but managers or senior executives of major theaters.

It's up to them to judge how much the film is scheduled.

Naturally, the schedule of films that can make money is high, and the schedule of films that cannot make money is few.

I can't say it's 100% accurate, but it's basically the same.

When Zhu Yanping heard this, he knew that Li Shengyao was unwilling to help, and he was a little angry in his heart, he just said so many good things.

But he held back.

There's no way, if you want to have just a meal, you can't afford to offend this master.

He was still smiling and his posture was low.

"Director Li, you help, if you can get 20% of the film schedule, "Life and Death Duel" can be handed over to Fenghua for distribution."

Fenghua has formed its own distribution department, but so far, it has only released "Punch, Dad".

It's a good thing to have business coming to you.

When Li Shengyao heard this, he was a little moved, and he clicked on the armrest, "I'll think about it." ”

Seeing this, Zhu Yanping breathed a sigh of relief.

He then couldn't help but be proud, turned his head and winked at Niu Chengze.

He had done his homework and knew that Fenghua Distribution had just been formed, and there was no business yet, and he needed someone to help them strengthen their momentum.

Li Shengyao noticed Zhu Yanping's small movements and smiled secretly in his heart.

"Seven Swords" is about to be released, and there are some other movies, where is the space to give a movie that has nothing to see 20% of the schedule.

Even if Fenghua really succeeds, it will take a lot of effort.

"Life and Death Showdown" may not have a box office of 5 million, and it is not certain whether the final distribution fee is 600,000 or not.

It's a thankless job.

"Director Zhu, I can't do this, Fenghua is a newcomer in the film industry, and he doesn't have so much energy, you might as well ask someone from China Film."

China Film is the largest investor in "Two Birds with One Stone", and Han Sanping is annoyed when she sees Zhu Yanping now.

Zhu Yanping didn't expect Li Shengyao to refuse, he didn't understand it at all.

"Life and Death Showdown" has two international superstars, Lin Zhiying and Xu Shaoyang.

Why did mainland audiences abandon crooked stars?

"Director Li, you think about it again."

"No, I think very clearly."

"Director Li, the issuance fee can be increased to 12 percent, is it okay?"

Domestic issuance is cheaper, generally 8 to 12 percent.

That's the highest percentage.

Zhu Yanping didn't care about Niu Chengze's reaction, and looked at Li Shengyao with wide eyes.

In fact, he had already found people related to China Film, but people didn't trust him at all.

Then he found other theaters, most of them couldn't watch "Life and Death Showdown", and a few theater executives smiled and rubbed their index fingers and thumbs.

Zhu Yanping naturally didn't do it, he was an international director, how could he send money out.

The total box office is low, even if it mentions 15 percent, it is not cost-effective.

It will make outsiders think that you are blackmailing people.

If it is a movie like "Kung Fu" and "No Thieves in the World", the distribution company will rush to release 8% of the distribution fee.

Li Shengyao is not a fool, so naturally he will not agree, "Director Zhu, I can't agree with you, you better find another place." ”

When Zhu Yanping heard this, he felt a little embarrassed and annoyed, he felt that these mainlanders were deliberately making things difficult for him, and they were unwilling to let a good movie be released.

Just as he was about to leave, he noticed Niu Chengze next to him, and immediately remembered that he had one more thing.

Niu Chengze has already started directing TV series and movies in Wanwan.

However, after all, the market is small, and commercial films are stagnant, so it is difficult to find investment.

Niu Chengze wanted to find investment, so he could only look out.

Zhu Yanping washed his feet with Niu Chengze several times, but Niu Chengze paid for it, and in order to repay the kindness of washing his feet, he thought of taking Niu Chengze to the mainland to try his luck.

Zhu Yanping remembers that he used to be very popular with investors in the mainland.

Where did he think that "Two Birds with One Stone" would not work, he was immediately abandoned by China Film.

He didn't know the coal boss, so he shook it for a month, but he couldn't find any kind of investment.

Just saw Li Shengyao, Zhu Yanping suddenly thought that Li Shengyao was not only a big director, but also a big boss, so he wanted to mention it.

Although the odds are slim, what if it happens?

Zhu Yanping is still very righteous, and he can't forget the crooked foot-washing girl.

"Director Li, this is Niu Chengze, you can call him Xiao Ze."

It's not okay to call Ozawa, it should be called Kitty Hawk, Little Garten Hawk.

Li Shengyao nodded, "Is there something wrong?" ”

"Director Li, Ozawa is our cutting-edge director, he is very thoughtful and talented, he has a project, many people are optimistic about it, but I think you have a better vision and may be more interested."

is favored in the bend, where do you need to come to the mainland to find white eyes.

Isn't there just no one to invest in?

Li Shengyao looked at Zhu Yanping speechlessly.

He remembered that Niu Chengze and Hua Yi were very hot later, and his heart moved, "Fenghua has just entered the film industry, and there are many things that are not very familiar, we don't plan to invest in films from other film and television companies in the short term, I think you can go to Huayi and ask." ”

Zhu Yanping was stunned, he actually looked for Hua Yi, but Hua Yi didn't pay attention to him.

He felt that Li Shengyao was a prevarication, and he was a little ashamed in his heart, nodded with a wooden face, and then turned around and left.

Niu Chengze's face was not very good, nodded at Li Shengyao, and hurriedly followed Zhu Yanping.

Li Shengyao smiled, didn't care at all, and strode back.

It's just two little rookies, he doesn't need to pay attention to it.

At this time, it was almost 9:20, and the people from the radio and television had not yet come.

Some of the directors closed their eyes to recuperate, some chatted, and some went out to smoke.

Brother Chen Kai is still holding his hands on his chest, cool.

The little steel cannon dozed off and fished with his head.

Li Shengyao sat down, and at this moment, a bang sounded, and the voice came from Director Wanwan's side.

I saw a tall, thin, slightly gray-haired man in his fifties standing up, and he scolded unceremoniously, "Cao Ni Mabi." ”

The man then strode out.

After watching "The Juvenile Murder Incident on Kuling Street", you must be familiar with these four words, these four words appear more than a dozen times in this movie.

The person who took these four words as a mantra was the famous Yang Dechan.

Now he strode out.

It is said that Yang De's temper is even more stinky than Zhou Xingxing, and everyone on the set will scold him.

Ten years after Yang Dezhuan's death, Wanwan made a documentary for him, in which the actors, assistant directors, lighting engineers, stylists, and screenwriters talked about him, and they all said that Director Yang was extremely talented, but at the same time his temper was very stinky.

This roar directly suppressed the others, and they all looked at Director Yang in surprise.

But no one dared to go over and persuade them.

Yang Dechang walked more than a dozen steps, but turned back and came to Li Shengyao.

In the gloating eyes of many people, Yang Daoyang raised his head.

"Director Li, let's talk."

Li Shengyao didn't expect Yang Dezhuan to know him, so he couldn't say that he was flattered, but he was still very happy in his heart.

"Okay."

He likes "The Juvenile Homicide on Dry Ridge Street" very much, "A Day on the Beach" very much, and "One by One" very much.

Among the four major directors, he likes Yang Dechan the most.

Moments later, two men sat down in the back row.

This time it was not like Li Shengyao and Zhu Yanping just now, one standing, the other sitting, face to face.

Both men sit, side by side.

"Director Li, "Punch, Dad" is a good shot."

Without waiting for Li Shengyao to answer, Yang Dezhuan quickly said: "But it's too cheesy, and there are too few things to think about." ”

"Well, that's true."

"Punch, Dad" is a commercial movie, which only tells a story, directly tells the audience the theme, and does not give the audience more to think about.

This is not something that cannot be discussed.

Lee has always been very open about this.

Yang Dezhuan chuckled and nodded, and under the thick lenses, a trace of approval flashed in his eyes.

"My first film is far less mature than yours, and I heard that this is your debut, and you are very talented."

Li Shengyao knew that his "talent" was there, and listened with a smile.

"An excellent young director like you should make some more interesting films."

Yang Dezhuan means to make realistic movies, or speculative literary films.

He doesn't watch much commercial movies.

Regarding this, Li Shengyao naturally disagrees.

But do you want to refute it directly, with Yang Dezhuan's character, will he scold people on the spot?

Li Shengyao thought about it and felt that Yang Dezhuan was so honest, there was no need for him to be miserable.

"Director Yang, I think your statement is a bit biased."

Yang Dezhuan nodded and looked over.

Li Shengyao followed up and said: "We make movies to convey the ideas we recognize, whether it is a literary film or a commercial film, it is all a vehicle. ”

"There are many excellent directors like you in Chinese films, and there are enough classic literary films. There are fewer excellent commercial films, and it is more meaningful for me to make commercial films. ”

Yang Dezhuan pursed his lips and pointed to the directors on Hong Kong Island, "Aren't there many commercial film directors there?" ”

"They can't do it, otherwise they won't even be able to hold the base camp on Hong Kong Island."

Yang Dechant smiled when he heard this, "You're crazy." ”

"Truth be told, except for a few, everyone else will be eliminated soon."

"That's a good point, these Hong Kong Island directors are all people who are not level."

"Well, they're not very good, Chinese commercial films need new elements."

Yang Dezhuan understood Li Shengyao's choice, was disappointed, got up and planned to leave.

Li Shengyao smiled and nodded, although he admired Yang Dezhan, it did not mean that he wanted to hold the other party.

He is now mainly commercial films, and it is impossible for him to make literary films because of a few words from Yang Dezhuan.

Yang Dezhuan stood up, and as soon as he stepped out, he took it back.

"Director Li, I heard that you are still a big boss, do you want to invest?"

"Huh?"

"I have an apprentice named Wei Desheng, who has some talent."

Wei Desheng, Li Shengyao knows that this person has a problem with his position, and this person misses the bends of his father very much.

Li Shengyao smiled and shook his head, "I have no plans to invest in other films for the time being, mainly because we have just entered the film industry and are not very familiar with it." ”

Yang Dechant nodded, and then strode away.

Soon after, the workshop officially began.

There is no doubt that a few deputies from each of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three localities went up to speak, but it was all nonsense, and it was just some news material for the reporters.

At about twelve o'clock, the seminar ended.

The big guy left in a hurry.

A reporter approached Yang Dechan and asked him what he thought of mainland directors.

"I admire director Lee Shengyao very much, I think he is the most talented director of the younger generation, if ten or twenty years from now, who is most likely to win the Grand Prix at Cannes, or Venice, Berlin Film Festival, I think it is him."

"But it's a bit of a pity, he only wants to make commercial films now, and I hope he can wake up in time."

As soon as the remarks came out, the reporters' eyes lit up and they wrote down a sentence one after another.

"Li Shengyao - the first director of the new generation."

(End of chapter)