Time Magazine came very quickly, and the interview team came the next day. In fact, it was just one reporter and two photographers. This reporter was a bit business-like and didn't like to joke much. Perhaps this is the strength of the international magazine.
Of course, Shao Shuaijun doesn't like to smile brightly with people he doesn't know well, so it's best to do so.
"So Mr. Shao Shuaijun, let's start the interview now?" The reporter's name was Richard, with gold-rimmed eyes. He took out the interview script and read from it, "What idea made you embark on the path of director?"
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Shao Shuaijun was a little uncomfortable. Although he didn't like ordinary journalists joking around with familiar people, this stiff atmosphere didn't look much better than being familiar with people.
After clearing his throat and organizing his thoughts, Shao Shuaijun said: "Dream. I always have some weird fantasies, fantasies that are impossible to realize in reality. They only become real when I dream. But you don't know what is in the dream.
It may last for a long time, and you may not be able to recall it when you wake up, so I took the path of directing and presented my fantasy in the form of movies, which lasts forever."
Richard held the tape recorder in one hand and wrote something on the paper with the other. He waited for a few seconds and then asked: "Your first movie was "Painted Skin". Many people have studied your series of movies and said "Buried Alive"
The theme of "The Movie" is the most profound, but the subsequent movies have no profound themes. What do you think?"
"It is true that someone has said this to me, but I have no interest in studying too profound movies for the time being. "Buried Alive" should have consumed all my depth. I will be very satisfied if I make some interesting movies and do commercial discussions.
Already."
"Are there any setbacks and pains on the path of directing? Will there be more reflection for you?"
"I have learned so much. I think in the eyes of others, I am a lucky guy who has had a successful career at a young age. But in fact, I have also experienced a lot of blows. I will not list these blows one by one.
Having said that, I can only say that persistence is important for everyone. No matter whether you fall or get injured when you persist, it is a valuable experience that will help you in your future life.
"
After Shao Shuaijun finished speaking, he smiled. No one could understand his literal meaning and deep meaning. Just like no one knew, he had experienced ten years of life on another trajectory, a period of life trapped by suffering.
Richard nodded, wrote down a few more sentences on the paper, and then asked: "What kind of belief prompted you to persevere?"
"...I don't know. Maybe my love for movies is how I got here." Shao Shuaijun pondered for a while, seeming to have thought of a lot, but also seemed to have thought of nothing, and gave an ambiguous answer.
Richard didn't care whether Shao Shuaijun was perfunctory or not, and continued to ask: "You are twenty years old this year. You have already achieved your current glory. You have opened your own company and made many blockbuster movies. So for the entertainment industry, China
What do you think about the United States and the world?"
"Let's talk about it briefly. I think the era of entertainment integration is coming, and movies should not be restricted by geographical limitations. Every year in Hollywood in the United States, there are many movies that take hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office and make a lot of money. But there are also
There are some issues that deserve attention. Production costs are getting higher and higher, publicity expenses are getting bigger and bigger, and small investments are getting less and less attention. Whether a movie loses money will determine the fate of many people. I think this is unreasonable."
"Can you talk about it in detail?"
"Take special effects companies as an example. There are more than 200 in Hollywood, and more people are involved in them. However, the long cycle and high cost of special effects work determine that it is impossible for special effects companies to streamline operations. In order to compete, they often spend
I have been involved in special effects production for several months, but I still have to lower my prices to avoid being snatched away by my peers. Moreover, many large productions pay more attention to publicity and will reduce the cost of special effects production, which forces special effects companies to lower costs to take over the work.
If things continue like this, it will be very difficult for special effects companies to survive, and I think there should be a breakthrough in this situation."
"If it were you, how would you respond?"
"Industry transfer. Many teams and companies that lack competitiveness should seek more development abroad. Let's take special effects as an illustration. Some film industries in China are booming, and more and more movies are beginning to involve special effects production. But
The technical level of our special effects production companies is still very low. Those teams with technical skills do not need to lower their prices in order to grab business. They can go to China. We lack the technology, you have the technology, your costs are high, and our costs are low. This way
Will complementing each other's strengths produce a better chemical reaction?"
"That's a good suggestion." Richard's tone was cold, maybe he didn't think it was a good idea, and he quickly changed the subject, "Can you tell me how you achieve a balance between being in an elite company and being a director?
Of?"
"I have no balance. I am only responsible for making movies. The company is managed by dedicated people. I am very lucky that I can meet a group of like-minded people and work hard for the company together."
"We know that your Dream Entertainment Group already has a listed subsidiary, Dream Golden Harvest, and a North American film company, Summit Entertainment. And you personally also have a company that attracts much attention, Twilight Entertainment.
Looking at the development of your company, what is the secret to being able to reach the scale it is today?”
"Know your goals and keep working hard for them. The road is ahead."
"Don't you think this is the embodiment of the American dream? You've received the biggest applause in America?"
"No, I think this is the embodiment of the Chinese dream, and I applaud even more in China."
Richard shrugged: "So, one last question, what do you think of Director Zhang Yimou?"
"Director Zhang Yimou is a great man and a great director. He has brought a lot to Chinese movies, which can influence an era." Whether you agree with it or not, Zhang Yimou's "Alive", "Red Sorghum", "Autumn"
His works such as "Chrysanthemum Fighting a Lawsuit" have shown the world a China that is making great efforts. It is not an exaggeration to say that China is great.
"How do you feel about many people comparing you to director Zhang Yimou? Who is better, you or director Zhang Yimou?"
Shao Shuaijun smiled, tilted his head and thought for a while, and said: "I think my commercial achievements are higher than his, but my artistic achievements are not as good as his. The directors of their generation have explored a path for Chinese films. They are giants, and I stand
On the shoulders of giants..."
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"Thank you Mr. Shao for your cooperation."
After the interview ended, another set of photos was taken, and the interview team left.
Two days later, the latest Asian edition of Time Magazine was published. On the cover was Shao Shuaijun with a confident smile and a comment in the lower right corner.
"Shao Shuaijun, and his young movie kingdom." (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!