1979 Golden Age

Chapter 883 The second place

A few days later, the film work conference was held.

Chen Qi ran to the radio and television early in the morning and entered a conference room. The participants arrived one after another, and there were not many people, only less than a hundred people in charge of each studio, provincial film company, and China Film Academy.

The leaders of the Ministry of Truth, Radio, Film and Television, and Culture all attended.

Chen Qi found a place in the Truth Ministry, and when he looked around, he basically knew them all.

The meeting started with the main theme, and Leader Wang made a speech, which was the general idea: This year, the slogan of "highlighting the main theme and promoting diversity" was officially put forward, and studios were encouraged to shoot more, and they were studying funding plans for major theme films.

Simply put: the country will allocate funds to shoot this type of film!

Of course, funds need to be allocated, otherwise where will the studio be motivated?

Subsequently, Ding Qiao's new position was announced and he officially became the leader of the "Leading Group on Major Themes on Revolutionary History". He is 63 years old this year and has been transferred from the Deputy Department of Culture to the Deputy Department of Radio and Television. He has not been working for long before he has made use of his remaining energy.

"Oh, let me retreat another one!"

Chen Qi sat down and sighed, "I am so lucky that many old leaders left." Speaking of which, my first leader should be Aunt Wang from the street, and he also withdrew two years ago...

  The previous situation has been laid out and we have come to the main topic.

The specific reform plan began to be discussed, and China Film, film companies and studios fought hard. Chen Qi was drowsy when he heard this, and this matter had nothing to do with him.

In the end, we barely reached an agreement:

"In the past, China Film settled by copy and acquired it in a unified manner. It will be different in the future. The studio can discuss specific issues with China Film, and settled by agency issuance, one-time buyout, proportional share, etc.."

The studio representatives present were very happy. They always wanted the distribution rights. Although they had not yet directly connected with the market, they had already relaxed too much.

Good thing!

I was ready to make money, but I was beaten by reality one by one.

First of all, there was a guaranteed price for China Film acquisitions in the past, with the lowest price of 900,000. Whether it is art films or garbage films, they can be sold at least 900,000 yuan. Now the guarantee is gone. Zhongying thinks that if you don’t sell this movie, you will definitely try hard to lower the price. Why are you still spoiled?

Secondly, if you choose an agent and a share of the accounts, you must enter the deep waters of the local film company.

The box office was concealed!

So after this reform, the studio not only did not make money, but instead suffered even more losses. The new policy was implemented for two years and was changed to copy settlement in 1989.

"ha!"

Chen Qi secretly yawned and was bored in a daze at the meeting.

And when this issue passed and it was the next issue's turn, he felt a little spiritual.

"Last year, Hong Kong films entered Guangdong and achieved good results. People from some local film bureaus and film companies hope to introduce Hong Kong films, among which Shanghai, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and others are more active."

Minister Ai of Radio and Television said: "Hong Kong films entering Guangdong are a pilot project. Whether they can be expanded or not must be considered carefully. Today, I will take this matter to the meeting and talk about it, and everyone will discuss it."

“…”

Chen Qi searched and found Wu Mengchen, who happened to be looking at him and blinked.

Immediately afterwards, Minister Ai directly named: "Comrade Chen Qi is an expert in this area, please tell me first!"

“Wow!”

Amid the applause, a microphone was sent to Chen Qi. He coughed and said, "I'm a little scared. I can't be an expert, I just have some experience. Minister Ai asked me to say it, so I'll just say a few words."

Mr. Chen, who is powerful outside, has become a well-behaved little Chen inside.

"First of all, I oppose the expansion of Hong Kong films!"

As soon as this statement was made, many people were surprised and thought that he advocated letting Hong Kong films come in.

Chen Qi said: "Why am I against it? First, Hong Kong films were banned by Taiwan. We opened a window out of support for Hong Kong films. Hong Kong is about to return, but it is a family after all.

Second, then again, Hong Kong has not returned yet. Strictly speaking, Hong Kong films are considered imported films, which are not suitable for large-scale introduction.

Third, when talking about reform just now, I saw that the studio representatives were ready to do a big fight. If Hong Kong films are allowed to enter in large quantities now, it will be detrimental to the development of our own film industry. ”     The studio representative nodded and praised. Hong Kong films were their biggest competitors.

The representatives of the film company were furious. Is that a matter of whether to return or not? That's money! Last year, a Guangdong family was full of oil. How many box offices did 20 Hong Kong films earn?

"Comrade Chen Qi, what you said is wrong!"

"Why can't Guangdong be opened to us?"

"We in Jiangsu are also a big movie player. We have many theaters, high attendance rates, eager audiences, and good atmosphere. We can definitely catch Hong Kong movies!"

"We can do it in Henan, too!"

"We Hubei/Zhejiang/Sichuan/Liaoning..."

“Quiet and quiet, don’t make noise!”

Minister Ai maintained order and said, "Xiao Chen, would you please tell me your opinions in detail?"

"I don't think it's better to open up too much. It's enough to come to another province. First, try it for two or three years and adjust it in time according to industry changes. It will be difficult to adjust in the future!"

The leaders unanimously agreed on this statement. The characteristic of the 1980s was to carry out experimental fields and various pilot projects, which was easy to remedy.

Chen Qi continued: "Guangdong did a good job because it ensured the film market environment!"

"If you get a 35% share of Hong Kong films, they can really take them away, and then they are willing to invest the money back. Otherwise, do you think Hong Kong people are fools? They can't match the accounts and are willing to invest in Guangdong?"

This is very straightforward.

Chen Qi ignored their faces and said, "Everyone said that they can do it, it's better to do this. We just want to reform, and studios can talk about agency and share accounts. Then we will limit this year, including one-stop publicity, distribution, release, and settlement. It depends on whoever does the best, and who will give it to next year's quota!"

ha!

As soon as this statement was spoken, the leaders were happy.

If you come to sleep, hand over a pillow.

What they are most worried about is that local film companies deceive superiors and subordinates and intercept box office. Now, if a film company wants a quota, it has to operate the market well. If you don’t want it, there is nothing you can do - and no matter what, it will promote reform.

So they said, "Comrade Chen Qi's proposal is very good!"

"It's fair to compare like this, everyone depends on their ability!"

"Yes! Whoever does the best will give you the second Hong Kong film quota!"

Wu Mengchen also glanced at Chen Qi, which was different from the previous private talks. Wu Mengchen meant to use Hong Kong films as an experiment, but Chen Qi wanted to use the entire reform as an experiment. But this does not affect the fundamental nature, but the market environment of each province is still comparable.

He responded first: "I think it's OK, our Shanghai company is confident!"

“We have it in Jiangsu too!”

“There are also in Zhejiang!”

Some big box office provinces have shouted out, while some old, border and poor areas are not competitive and will not participate.

What I worry most is the middle group. I don’t want to fight but don’t want to fight but can’t fight but I’m very entangled.

Therefore, this meeting is of great significance, and two major events have been initially determined: reform and the second Hong Kong film quota!

Chen Qi has a tendency towards Shanghai, and may help him privately, but it is mainly based on Wu Mengchen's strength, can he build the platform?

Lao Wu is now the general manager of Shanghai Company and is in charge. Later he became the boss of China Film and hosted the introduction of Hollywood blockbusters, and then China Film and Television became China Film and Television Group, and Han Sanping took over, etc.

Chen Qi really wants China Film Academy. Even if he can't, Oriental Company will have to obtain the "import rights" and can introduce movies independently. He also lacks manpower in the mainland and wants to take over Lao Wu.

(This chapter ends)