From yearning to entertainment master

Chapter 424 Monkey King?

"This~ Mr. Ma, with all due respect, how do you know that there will be Chinese elements in my movie? What if it is hard science fiction that burns money? Like Wandering Planet? This kind of movie has less cultural differences, why don't I Make this kind of movie?"

Ye Mingxuan shook his head. Although he agrees with Boss Ma's words in his heart, he still doesn't know what type of film he wants to shoot. He can add Chinese elements to any film, it's just a matter of how much.

President Ma patted Ye Mingxuan on the shoulder with a half-smile, but did not answer.

Wu Jing explained with a wry smile: "The production cycle of science fiction films~"

Ye Mingxuan smacked his forehead and forgot about this. The production of special effects for sci-fi movies is very slow. If a sci-fi movie is confirmed, it will definitely not be available next year.It is not impossible to postpone it for another year, but there is no work, and it is difficult for the leader to explain, and the impression of the leader is also very important.

"By the way, Brother Jing, now that we've come to this point, what's the situation in the overseas film market?"

Ye Mingxuan didn't understand this aspect at all. Good domestic movies are not necessarily recognized when they are released abroad. Domestic street hits may also be successful abroad. It is said that content is king, and to be precise, channel is also king.

"Foreign film markets ~ Channels are controlled by the eight major companies. They are not friendly to Chinese-language films. Do you know the average transaction price of Chinese-language films for all rights over the past few years?"

Wu Jing's expression turned ugly. Why do domestic films seldom hit the international market in recent years?More of a joint venture?It is said that it is a joint venture, but everyone knows what the situation is. Foreign capital chooses Chinese actors or Chinese assistant directors for the domestic market, or domestic film companies seek Hollywood actors to play in order to increase their social status and high pay, and ultimately consume in the domestic market.

"In the past ten years, the transaction price of the film's full copyright review is less than 90 US dollars, which is far lower than the transaction price of the director's film copyright in the 00s and [-]s. It is so low that domestic film companies are discouraged!"

"So miserable?"

Ye Mingxuan was secretly startled, this was far worse than what he had expected, and he thought that no matter how bad it was, it would be no problem to buy an 800 million one, so it seems like a dream come true!
"It's not that exaggerated, right? Aren't there still a lot of Chinese-language movies released abroad?"

Zhang Zifeng was lying on Ye Mingxuan's back, holding watermelon, and feeding it bite by bite. She knew a little more than Ye Mingxuan, a rookie.

"Why not? No matter how small a mosquito's leg is, it's still meat. Besides, if you sell it, you can do a wave of publicity. A certain movie will be released simultaneously all over the world. What a good publicity stunt?"

Although I sneer, I have to admit that almost no one gives up this part of the income. The reason is very simple. The domestic theaters take almost [-]% of the income, and the investors share, taxes, and cost deductions. Few of them really go into the pockets of filmmakers. .

"Then ~ Chinese movies are almost blocked? Then how to play?"

Ye Mingxuan's brows were furrowed tightly, and the watermelon he fed to his mouth didn't feel sweet anymore. Although he thought that it would be difficult to enter the international market, he didn't expect it to be so difficult. It was hard to survive.

"There is another way. There are official introductions every year. The number of places is limited. You definitely have no chance. Don't think they will come. That's because your fire hero may be promoted at the national level. A promotional film about firefighting is equivalent to state procurement, or do you think you can get state support with just one movie? I may not even get the exchange quota, and the big guy who hasn't arrived is almost the same!"

Thinking of today's movie trends, I feel so sad. I want to speak to the market, but at the same time I reject Chinese movies. Why are there so many stars in Hollywood, but so few movies that are truly recognized by the Western market?Among the three major international film festivals, the Oscars can be said to be the vane of commercial films. Although they are complained by filmmakers from all over the world, they still make people flock to them?

"Master Star?"

Ye Mingxuan nodded thoughtfully, there's no way, Master Xing has a lot of influence in Hollywood, it's normal to have a seat, what does he have?Those who want works without works may have influence, but they are in the music industry. In terms of film and television, I am a pure newcomer.

"Although what you said is very reasonable, I think you are wrong about one thing."

Boss Ma has a bracelet, which he always wears with him, and he will take it out for a plate when he is happy or worried, and he is obviously in a good mood now.

"In the cultural and entertainment industry, music is more widely spread than movies, and Xiaoye's status in foreign music circles is not low."

"You mean musical movie?"

Ye Mingxuan was stunned, rubbing his chin and thinking, music movie is indeed the best choice for him now, music movie has many benefits, small investment, short shooting cycle, plot and music complement each other, if one of them is successful, the box office of the movie is also high. Not bad, how about the domestic music movie market?Hardly, if you don’t believe me think about it, how many music movies have you seen outside of concerts?I'm afraid I haven't seen any of them!

"No, no, I'm just talking about influence. I'm not asking you to make music movies. In terms of business, music movies are not a good choice. Several music movies, High School Musical, Sea Pianist, and Burst Drummer have good reviews. As for the box office, that’s it, of course it’s making money, but we have to put in a lot of effort, don’t be too small.”

Ye Mingxuan frowned. It's difficult. The best box office films with a wide spread are sci-fi and fantasy films, but the production cycle of such films is staggering!

"How about an animated movie?"

Seeing that the three were silent, Zhang Zifeng tentatively said that last year's Dubbed Snowman seemed to perform well at the global box office.Of course, this is only what she knows, and she doesn't know exactly how.

"Animated movie?"

"Ok?"

The eyes of the three people brightened in vain, and then dimmed. The most successful animated film is Kung Fu Panda. It is not considered a domestic film. It is directed by a Hollywood director and supported by the state. If it were not for various factors, this film would not be considered good.

“Animated movies are actually pretty good too!”

Boss Ma was slightly disappointed. There are not many things that can be implanted in animated movies, and it doesn't help much.

Ye Mingxuan didn't speak, but was thinking. The production cost of an animated film is not too high, so it is a good choice. The theme of Journey to the West is relatively famous all over the world. It should be good to use Monkey King as the theme!

"President Ma, Brother Jing, how is Monkey King?"

"Great Sage Monkey King?"

The two stared at Ye Mingxuan suspiciously, waiting for his explanation.

"What if I make an animated film with Monkey King as the theme?"

Boss Ma didn't want animated movies in his heart, but for a novice like Ye Mingxuan, it was a good theme.

"Teacher Ma, Brother Jing, it's time to eat!"

Peng Peng held the door and said to Ye Mingxuan: "Brother, wait a minute, Mr. Huang said let the guests eat first!"

After saying that, he walked out and dragged Ye Mingxuan to the river.

(End of this chapter)