The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 336 Interview
"Let's Punch, Daddy" earned a box office of 1000 to [-] million dollars in Europe and the United States, and caused a great shock in the mainland.

This movie is not a kung fu movie, nor is it a bad art movie.

But they can still make money outside, which surprised many people. Although they couldn't figure it out, it didn't affect their enthusiasm for Director Li.

More people want to be involved in Lee Sing Yew's projects.

More people want to send people to "Extreme Escape", and more people want to send money to Lee Shengyao.

Among them, Yu Dong even went south to Star City in person, saying that he could buy 800 million investment shares with 500 million.

Li Shengyao naturally refused. He had already allocated half of the investment share, and it was impossible to give it any more.

At noon on this day, at the hotel where Lee Shengyao lived, he met the film crew from CCTV6.

They came here this time mainly to do an exclusive interview program for Li Shengyao.

That is the personal interview session of "Huaxia Film Report".

Li Shengyao heard the interview invitation a few days ago, and he agreed without saying a word. He regarded this interview as a movie promotion.

The host is Kui Jingwei, who is quite beautiful. The hosts selected by CCTV are all traditional beauties.

In his previous life, Li Shengyao often watched her interview movie stars and directors.

In addition to Jingwei, there is another special person, that is, the great power that many people miss.

Da Mi Mi has already started acting at this time, mainly supporting roles.

"Huaxia Film Report" sometimes arranges an unknown little star to enliven the atmosphere.

Li Shengyao did not expect to see Da Mi Mi this time.

Although her face is young, it can still be seen that she has a certain scale.

But for Li Shengyao, the most beautiful part of Da Mi Mi is not the few catties of flesh, but her eyes.

In the early days of Da Mi Mi, a pair of eyes were very beautiful, a little star-like.

Of course, Li Shengyao looked at him with a smile and admiration, and then turned his eyes away.

The three of them said a few polite words, and then entered the interview session.

Li Shengyao had already seen the questions that Jingwei wanted to ask, and some of them were quite sharp.

Li Shengyao did not refuse.

This made Jingwei a little excited.

Many star directors will delete and edit a lot of initial questions they provide. In this case, they can only ask some boring and safe topics.

For the host, there is no challenge.

Lee Shengyao didn't delete or modify anything, it seemed that he had no taboos.

Seeing Li Shengyao's youthful face, Kui Jingwei liked it more and more. She likes such a straightforward and generous director.

But I hope that after the interview, you can still keep this smile.

"Director Li, "Let's Punch, Daddy" was screened at the Shanghai Film Festival. Why didn't you participate? Was it because you were afraid of not doing well?"

At that time, "Let's Punch, Daddy" actually had time to participate, but Lee Sung Yew left in a hurry with his team after only one screening.

It's actually quite a pity for the Shanghai Film Festival.

After the box office results of "Let's Punch, Dad" came out, the contact person of the Shanghai Film Festival even called to congratulate Li Shengyao, and said that if there is such a good movie in the future, he can participate in the Shanghai Film Festival. It is impossible for the film festival to let Li Shengyao Returned empty-handed.

Although the Shanghai City Film Festival is an international A-category film festival, it is not comparable to the three major European film festivals, and it is not even as popular as the C-category Toronto Film Festival.

There are quite a few films that participate in the selection every year, but there are not many new films.

And like the three major European companies, regardless of whether you are screening or participating in the competition, they all need new films, and they do not accept old films.

This is unique all over the world.

Only the three of them and the Toronto Film Festival have the clout.

For example, Dongjing and Shanghai City Film Festival, although it is an international A-category film festival, most of the participating films are films that have already been released.

In this case, the interest, topicality, and viewability will be greatly reduced at once.

Li Shengyao smiled, "Shanghai City Film Festival is a very important film festival for us. It is well-known in Asia. I was too busy at the time and didn't have time to participate. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely participate."

This year's Shanghai Film Festival's Best Actress was awarded to Zhao Yanzi. Based on the performance of "Lover's Knot", this is a film that has both collapsed at the box office.

To be honest, after this award was issued, the brand's fairness dropped a lot in an instant.

The Shanghai Film Festival used to take an international route, and it was better to award awards to foreigners than to Zhao Yanzi.

However, Li Shengyao still wanted to say good things. After he finished "Extreme Escape", he would talk to the relevant person in charge of the Shanghai Film Festival to discuss the idea of ​​establishing an Asian Film Awards.

In his previous life, this awesome-sounding award was first preempted by Hong Kong Island.

Those people in Hong Kong Island are narrow-minded and have no vision, so they just stare at the people on the island.

Li Shengyao naturally wanted to grab it, so although in his eyes, the Shanghai City Film Festival did not do well this year, he would still choose to cooperate with the Shanghai City Film Festival.

Jingwei nodded, and then asked: "There is news that you want to cooperate with Brother Cheng Long, is this true?"

"It's true, I've always wanted to work with him."

"why?"

"He has international appeal. I hope to spread Chinese culture with him."

In fact, it is to make more money.

Li Shengyao chuckled, but didn't say what was in his heart.

"Then what do you think is the future development trend of Huaxia Film?"

"I think big guys still prefer to watch blockbuster movies and lively movies, but there will be a transition gradually. In a few years, our market will prefer drama movies, funny movies, or movies that can give the audience memories. Movies to discuss."

"Is this direction good or bad?"

"This direction is good. I think movies are not only about showing off skills and adding scenes, but more importantly, sincere expression."

Jingwei was very satisfied with Li Shengyao's answer, and then asked some more questions. She finally asked: "Director Li, the last question has been asked by many people, but I still want to ask it again. In your heart, "Limit How much box office can "Escape" get? Is it [-] million?"

"Of course not, let's say 2000 million, 3000 million, [-] million, this is acceptable to me."

The interview is finally over.

After Jingwei tidied up the equipment, Da Mimi stepped forward timidly, "Director Li, I am your fan, and I like your plays very much."

Her voice is a bit special, it's not like Zhang Bozhi's male voice, nor is it as hard as Zhou Xun's, it sounds quite interesting.

Li Shengyao nodded, but did not answer.

"Director Li, you must consider me when you have a show in the future. I have time anytime and anywhere. I'm serious."

Da Mi Mi then took out a note and handed it to Li Shengyao.

"This is my phone."

"I can act in anything, I am Desperate Saburo."

(End of this chapter)