"You're right. I didn't think it over well at the time. I was worried that the film would be too long, so when I adapted it, I deleted some plot points that I thought were irrelevant. But I forgot that I had read the original work.
, but the audience has not seen it. The film I shot is for the audience to watch, and the audience will take advantage of it. It is not shot for my own entertainment." Tsui Hark also realized the mistake. Not only did he not mind Feng Yifeng's criticism, he even
Self-examination.
However, Tsui Hark trembled, as if he remembered something, and looked at Feng Yifeng in surprise: "Are you interested in this script?"
"Haha!" Feng Yifeng smiled and nodded this time: "Not only am I interested in the script, I am even more interested in you."
Feng Yifeng's words gave Tsui Hark a chill, but when he saw the cute and beautiful Weng Meiling next to Feng Yifeng, Tsui Hark put his mind down. "Are you interested in me? Can you make it clear?"
"I'm interested in your talent. I've watched your films "Butterfly Transformation", "The First Danger" and "Ghost Horses". They are three movies with three different themes and different styles, but they are all different.
You have grasped it very well, and can take into account both artistry and commerciality. I am not a film critic, nor a professional. I just look at it from the perspective of an audience. If it looks good, it will look good, and if it doesn’t, it will not look good. Commercial movies, as long as they are
Only if it looks good will it generate word-of-mouth, attract audiences, bring box office, and make profits." It sounds very philistine, but it is also true. Who will make a movie without money? To win awards? In the end, it will not be won.
Reputation, after increasing the popularity, add more chips to increase the salary.
"What about this script?" Tsui Hark heard it. Feng Yifeng appreciated his talent, but the script may not bring him profits.
"If you can revise the script, I can invest in it for you."
After sitting for more than an hour, this sentence is undoubtedly what Tsui Hark wants to hear the most. However, it is a bit difficult for him to revise the script again, because the current script has been modified by him after repeated thinking. "If it is revised again,
If the script makes the story fuller and the characters’ personalities and relationships clearer, then the length must be increased, and the film will probably be much longer than two hours, so the investment will also increase.”
Tsui Hark's words made Huang Baiming and Eric Tsang nod. Eric Tsang thought that Feng Yifeng was not clear, so he explained: "Nowadays, most theaters show a movie for about one and a half hours, and the longest will not exceed two hours. If it is increased
The length of time is not mentioned, let alone how many hours the audience will sit in the theater to watch a movie. In terms of theater chains, because the film screening time is abnormal, they will reduce the number of screenings, and the income will naturally decrease. In this way, the theater chain will reduce the number of screenings.
My boss will definitely not accept it."
"It doesn't matter! If you can't finish one part, just divide it into two parts, the upper and lower parts." Nowadays, except for TV series and some series of movies, there is no such thing as upper and lower parts or several parts. Feng Yifeng is very natural.
He said it because he remembered the movie "Red Cliff" in his previous life. Isn't it divided into two parts? But his words made both Huang Baiming and Tsui Hark look weird.
Looking at several people looking at him with disdainful expressions on their faces, Feng Yifeng smiled bitterly and said: "Don't look at me like that, did I say something wrong?" Pointing at Eric Tsang, he continued: "You were filming [Best Partner], wasn't it?
Now that you have the first episode, are you ready to shoot the second episode? I just said that because the film is too long, it has been edited into two parts and premiered at two different times. If the first episode attracted the audience, then the next one will
The episodes will naturally reach the same audience.”
"How is this the same?" Eric Tsang immediately retorted: "Although [The Best Partner] is currently filming the sequel, the plot is completely different. Even if the audience is not impressed by the first episode, they can still watch it to see something new.
Watch the second episode. But like you said, it is edited into two episodes. If the first episode is a flop, will the next episode be released? Which theater chain will undertake this premiere cooperation? "
"So this depends on Director Xu. If he succeeds in adapting the script, and the film he shoots can attract the audience, but he still doesn't earn laughs after two public screenings? If he fails, it can only be because I have no vision!"
Tsui Hark nodded deeply and said to Feng Yifeng seriously: "Give me a week and I will revise the script of this film. But that will increase the original budget a lot. Can you accept it?"
"Didn't I say it before? If there is no problem with the script you revised, there is absolutely no problem with the investment. But you have to promise me that I will be the sole proprietor of this film and invest it in the name of 'Tianchen Entertainment'. In Taiwan, Japan
I will also release it simultaneously with Southeast Asia, do you have any questions about this?" Some questions still need to be clarified now, because Feng Yifeng thought that using this film as an opportunity, Hong Kong audiences would start to pay attention to the company "Tianchen Entertainment".
"This...?" Tsui Hark looked at Huang Baiming with a bit of embarrassment, because before Huang Baiming wanted to find investment and cooperate with New Art City, so that he could not only complete his friendship with Tsui Hark, but also fulfill his previous commitment.
Smiling slightly, Huang Baiming shrugged and said nonchalantly: "Since Mr. Feng has promised to invest in you, let me forget it. Anyway, it was the bald man and Mr. Lei who vetoed it first. As for the future direction of the script, whoever you cooperate with will be with Xin.
It has nothing to do with Yicheng.”
"Call" finally achieved its goal. Although it did not receive investment immediately and the script needed to be significantly revised, this was not a problem for Tsui Hark, because the previous script was deleted because it was too long. Now it is restored to its original form.
Filling out the character's personality, strengthening the connection between plot clues, and clarifying the ambiguities will definitely win Feng Yifeng's approval. As for whether Feng Yifeng will lie to him, Tsui Hark has no such worries at all, just rely on "Tianchen Entertainment"
With this name, this company has attracted the attention and attention of some large companies in Hong Kong. With this company having more than 300 theaters and nearly 1,000 screens in Taiwan, Japan and Southeast Asia, it is enough to make him
I believe that Feng Yifeng would not be so boring and lie to him. What's more, he was introduced by Zeng Zhiwei and he even promised by patting his chest. Don't his friends still believe it?
Although it can't be said that everyone is happy now, Huang Baiming and Tsui Hark's trip was worthwhile, and they were naturally in a better mood. They finally felt that their stomachs could no longer bear the feeling of hunger, and they started to cry one after another.
People are like this sometimes. They hide their worries in their hearts and eat nothing. But after the problem is solved, even a bowl of white rice is delicious. As the saying goes, there is no joy without wine. Eric Tsang saw Tsui Hark
The problem was barely solved, and we ordered a bottle of wine to celebrate our new acquaintance.
Feng Yifeng also took the opportunity to chat about movies with Tsui Hark. As Feng Yifeng is half an insider, he has different opinions and ideas about movies.
Yes, the problem of following the trend has gradually begun to appear in the Hong Kong film industry.
Regardless of whether it is a big company or a small company, as long as a successful movie comes out, other companies will take notice of this theme, and large and small copycat productions will emerge in a short period of time, leaving the audience with visual fatigue.
Isn’t it an act of “killing” this subject in one go and never getting over it again? Although it’s not serious now, Feng Yifeng knows that in the next few years, especially when zombie movies become popular, one year will actually
With more than twenty movies about zombies being released in theaters, audiences will simply become numb to such films, so will they still have the desire to go to the theater to watch them?
Tsui Hark is still thinking about what Feng Yifeng proposed, how to use computer stunts and computer animation to virtualize completely fictitious characters and scenery, giving the audience an immersive effect.
However, his deep thoughts were soon broken by Feng Yifeng's question, "Director Xu, have you ever thought about setting up your own film studio? This will not only serve you who are passionate about movies, but also other like-minded people like you,
and investors to create an ideal environment to jointly shoot some high-quality films that can balance both artistic and commercial aspects."
"I wonder, how come I haven't thought about it?" Tsui Hark's eyes flashed, but then he was replaced by disappointment, and he said calmly: "It doesn't mean that someone has ambitions to set up a film studio, just say a few words. You
You should know how much investment it takes to shoot a movie and set up a well-coordinated photography team. People can be found and trained, but all kinds of photography equipment, various props, costumes, sound, and editing equipment are all
It’s a huge investment. How can I set up a studio now that I’m penniless and don’t even have money to buy film?”
"Then if I invest in you and set up a film studio led by you in the name of 'Tianchen Entertainment', what do you think? Are you interested in cooperation?" He watched with interest and was shocked by his own words.
Tsui Hark's facial muscles began to twitch.
Why is there no response? Isn't what I proposed attractive enough? Nuannuo turned his head and looked at Zeng Zhiwei with a strange expression. He glanced at Huang Baiming who was twitching at the corner of his mouth, then turned his eyes to Tsui Hark and continued to seduce: "'Tianchen Entertainment' can not only
Provide sufficient funds to shoot excellent screened scripts, and develop and distribute the film, so the studio does not have to worry about the future of the film and whether it can be released."
Tsui Hark couldn't listen anymore. A great opportunity was right in front of him. Isn't it because it had a "Golden Princess Cinema Line" in Xinyi City before, a complete creative team and complete shooting equipment? If it is established now
Not only can you have your own studio to shoot the movie of your dreams according to your own wishes, but you also don't have to worry about funding and distribution issues. This is a good thing. Once you pass this village, there will be no such store.
"Is everything you said true? Didn't you lie to me?" Tsui Hark's face was almost touching Feng Yifeng's face, and the distance between them was only a few centimeters.
Feng Yifeng reluctantly moved his body, leaned back, and said with a smile: "Do you think I need to lie to you? I'm not afraid to tell you that 'Tianchen Entertainment' has officially invested in 'Siyuan Pictures Company' and will be a producer in the future.
The identity of the person and the producer appears. There will be more new plans in Hong Kong. Setting up a film studio and recruiting talents from all aspects is one of them. Originally, I wanted to invite Zhi Weiwei and Wang Jing to do it together, but
I met Director Xu today, and I just don’t know what Director Xu’s interests are.”
With his head nodding like a chicken pecking at rice, Tsui Hark is speechless now. Did he step on dog poop when he went out this morning? How could he be so lucky? First, the investment for the film has been secured, and now the bigger
The pie appeared in front of him, and Feng Yifeng must be his noble man. Tsui Hark returned to Hong Kong from the United States for more than five years, for what reason? Isn't it just to realize his dream of making movies? Now the road to realizing his dream is right in front of him.
, it is impossible for him to give up. And Wu Siyuan, the Bole who supports him, now has a cooperative relationship with Feng Yifeng. Doesn’t this mean that there will be opportunities to cooperate with Wu Siyuan in the future?
When Huang Baiming saw Tsui Hark's performance, he could only smile bitterly, because no one was willing to give up a great opportunity. The only fault was that Feng Yifeng was too good at choosing the right time. He took advantage of Tsui Hark's need for help the most, and gave him help in the snow, and then it was still a big piece of cake.
Who can bear it? But at the same time, he was wary of Feng Yifeng. Because of such a big move, Xinyi City didn't receive any news at all. Is it because Xinyi City's news is blocked, or is it from "Tianchen Entertainment"
Is the secret behavior for another purpose?
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