It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 1228: Is "decisive and vigorous" a 'positive word' or a 'negative word'?
On September 9, the award selection for the first Longteng Shengshi International Film Festival officially started!
With Jia Zhangke watching over the scene, Chen Fei can continue to be a "hands-off boss" with peace of mind, and continue to pay attention to the current situation of the domestic film market.

With the start of the school season, the summer vacation has come to an end.

However, "The Wandering Earth" and "The Bravest" are still in theaters, and their box office performance continues to dominate the top.

In addition to the reason of key extension, the main reason is that other movies released during the same period were really bad!

Only "Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw" can create some waves.

Other films such as "Taking Risks" starring Dapeng, Ou Hao, and Li Meng, and "Midnight Diner" starring Liang Jiahui, Liu Tao, and Yang Youning are simply worse than the last!

Especially the movie "Midnight Diner", it's like a "curse".

A few years ago, Huang Lei remade such a TV series, but was criticized a lot!

Now, Liang Jiahui’s remake cannot change the ending, and it is still being criticized, and the ratings have even plummeted to the bottom of the stinking ditch.

It’s only been released for three days and the box office has dropped to 149 million. It’s so tragic!
"So, there aren't any blockbusters in September?"

In the office, Fade Chen asked curiously while looking at the movie schedule that Zhong Lifang brought.

Zhong Lifang nodded slightly, "That's about right. Apart from our movie 'A Little Wish', there really aren't any big-budget movies at the moment.

There are two animated films, Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire and The Legend of Luo Xiaohei, which are still quite popular.

Chen Fei smiled and said, "The off-season is here again. Even Hollywood blockbusters are unwilling to be released during this period."

"That's right. Hollywood blockbusters like 'Abominable', 'Maleficent 2' and 'Gemini Man' are all heading for October."

The two chatted casually and confirmed the promotion and marketing arrangements for "A Little Wish", and the conversation officially came to an end.

However, when Zhong Lifang was about to leave, she suddenly thought of something.

"By the way, Mr. Chen." She turned around and asked curiously, "The filming of "Boundary Breaker" and "Where the Wind Goes" has been completed, so do you have any other film and television drama shooting plans next?"

Chen Fei was slightly stunned by her question.

It seems... for the time being... there really isn't one?

He shook his head and asked, "Not yet, what's wrong?"

Zhong Lifang's eyes lit up when she heard that, and she asked hopefully, "That's just right, I have a lot of movie scripts over there, how about you help me with some advice?"

Chen Fei immediately laughed. This meant he was asked to do some work!

"Okay, you arrange for someone to bring it over and I'll help you take a look."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen."

Zhong Lifang turned around and left happily.

However, at this moment, Fade Chen suddenly fell into deep thought.

Since I finished filming "Where the Wind Goes" in June, it seems like I have been resting for almost 6 months. It is indeed long enough. Should I find a script to shoot?

However, what he didn't know at this time was that someone was already plotting against him.

……

Directorate of Film.

In the huge conference room, the air was as thick as solidified amber.

Deputy Director Li Guoqi took off his glasses, wiped them lightly with the glasses cloth, and suddenly knocked on the table again.

"Boom boom boom——"

The metal temples made a crisp sound when they struck the solid wood table.

There were quite a few people sitting in the conference room at this time, and their attention was immediately attracted by the voice.

Jiao Hongfen, the new chairman of China Film Group, pushed up his glasses frame which was slightly slipping down, and felt a little nervous for no reason.

Today is the third day since he took over La Peikang's job. He never expected that he would be called to the bureau for a meeting before the work officially started.

Moreover, the content of this meeting was so important that he felt inexplicably under a lot of pressure!
Although he was previously the vice president of China Film, he had always been in charge of distribution business and had very few opportunities to participate in production.

That's why he felt a little nervous about the content of today's meeting.

But Ren Zhonglun, Wang Yong and others sitting next to him seemed calm and confident of winning.

This made Jiao Hongfen very puzzled.

What's going on with these people? Don't they feel any pressure at all?

"I need you to use 'Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea' as the background." Li Guoqi put on his glasses and his voice, with a rough sound like sandpaper, slowly rang out in the office.

"This theme must be innovative, but it must not lose its sense of proportion. China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Xi'an Film Group, Huaying Film Group, and August First Film Studio...

You must work together within a week and come up with a project proposal. We will hold a second demonstration meeting in ten days."

Hearing this, Ren Zhonglun asked curiously, "Director Li, how should this type of film be made?"

"We need the main theme, but we also need the market," Li Guoqi said, his eyes suddenly sweeping across the poster of "Heroic Sons and Daughters" hanging on the wall. "The tunnels of Shangganling are still there, but today's audiences are no longer the generation that watched the movie with Quotations from Confucius in hand."

After expressing his feelings, he looked at everyone again and said seriously: "This project is very important. If you have any ideas, you might as well talk about it now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiao Hongfen, who wanted to show off, said: "I personally think that we can learn from the filming techniques of "My Motherland and Me" and find more directors to co-produce.

For example, a panoramic narrative, from decision-makers to frontline soldiers, six battles, eight historical figures...

Or it could be a spy film, telling the true story of a United Nations delegation lurking inside, with an international perspective and in line with commercial expectations..."

He spoke very seriously, and Li Guoqi and the others also listened very seriously.

After he finished speaking, Li Guoqi immediately said: "After you go back, make your two ideas into a project proposal, and we can focus on discussing them in the next meeting."

"it is good!"

Jiao Hongfen nodded seriously, with a hint of joy in his heart.

Judging from the leader's attitude just now, he seemed very interested in his proposal.

This is a good thing. If you can really achieve results, you don’t have to worry about being “dismissed” like La Peikang.

As the chairman of China Film Group, he also believes that performance is the most important thing and everything else can be put aside.

However, at this moment, Ren Zhonglun, who was their "competitor", put forward new ideas and suggestions.

"I think we can follow the example of previous mainstream commercial films such as Operation Mekong and Operation Red Sea, where state-owned enterprises and private enterprises can participate in production together and pool their wisdom to create a film that suits the interests and expectations of movie fans."

Wang Yong then interrupted and said, "I personally agree with Director Ren's opinion."

The two looked at each other and had the same idea in their minds.

Why bother thinking about new projects?

Aren't there talented people in the domestic film industry? If we don't use them now, when will we?

At this time, after listening to what they said, Li Guoqi seemed to have guessed something.

"So what do you mean?"

Ren Zhonglun smiled slightly: "Director Chen Fei is the pioneer of mainstream commercial films, from "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" to "Operation Mekong" and "Operation Red Sea"...

He has already proved his strength in mainstream commercial films with his excellent box office results. Why don't we invite him to create this new project?"

"Okay! This is good!"

Li Guoqi slammed the table excitedly, "Zhong Lun, Wang Yong, the task of contacting Chen Fei is now handed over to you two. You must submit the project proposal within a week."

"Ok!"

Ren Zhonglun and Wang Yong looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

They and Chen Fei are old acquaintances. If they have this opportunity, they should seize it.
Of course, Li Guoqi did not forget Jiao Hongfen.

He turned around and said to the latter earnestly: "As for China Film, please also prepare a project plan according to your previous suggestion. We can discuss it carefully at that time."

"Yes, okay, Director Li."

Jiao Hongfen responded softly, but he felt inexplicably upset. Shanghai Film Studio and Xi'an Film Studio had both brought out Chen Fei, a big Buddha. In this case, what else could China Film Studio do?

A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow. He doesn't think that his creative ability can surpass Chen Fei.

It's all La Peikang's fault.

If it weren't for his messy behavior, China Film and Feiyue Film would never have changed from a cooperative partnership to the current situation of no relations.

Jiao Hongfen has made up his mind that he must find a suitable opportunity to see if he can reconcile with Feiyue Films.

If he can return to the honeymoon period, his future performance will be secure.

However, just as he was leaving the General Administration and returning to China Film, his secretary brought him several lists of visiting personnel.

Yu Dong from Bona, Song Ge from Jingxi Culture, Dong Ping from Huanxi Media, and Fan Luyuan from Alibaba...

"Director Jiao, these people asked me to convey their congratulations on your successful promotion to the chairman of China Film Group, and expressed their hope to start corresponding cooperation with China Film Group."

"Well, I see."

Jiao Hongfen is not stupid, how could he not understand these people's purposes and ideas?

It's nothing more than paying homage to the leader of the mountain. Since the "new king" has taken the throne, he must come and show his respect, right?
However, what made Jiao Hongfen a little disappointed was that he did not see the name he wanted to see on the list.

He asked with some dismay, "Isn't there anyone from Feiyue Films who has come here?"

The secretary shook his head slightly when he heard this: "No."

"Oh, do you want me to come visit you in person? Or do you still not want to get involved with China Film Group?"

Jiao Hongfen muttered secretly in his heart, and various thoughts and speculations kept emerging.

He knew that if he wanted to carry out his work normally and smoothly, he could not get around Feiyue Film and Television, the No. 1 private film and television company.

It’s not that he couldn’t do his job after leaving Feiyue Film and Television.

The main thing is that if he chooses to cooperate with Feiyue Film and Television, his performance can be quickly improved, and this is the key point!
……

At the same time, on the other side, Chen Fei met Ren Zhonglun and Wang Yong who came to his office.

"Jiao Hongfen? The new chairman of China Film Group? He used to work in the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television and the Radio Art Troupe? Later he became the vice chairman and general manager of China Film Group? He successfully took over La Peikang's position?"

"Yes, he has officially started the work, but the official announcement will probably be at the end of the month."

After Wang Yong finished speaking, Ren Zhonglun added: "It can be seen that this person is a man of action, and his personality is also 'vigorous and resolute'."

Vigorous and decisive?

Fade Chen raised his eyebrows, and immediately felt that something was wrong.

If this word is used to describe young people or the bosses of start-up companies, it is naturally a "positive word".

But if it is used to describe the chairman of China Film Group Corporation, it may not be a compliment.

Because of his work, Chen Fei has come into contact with many leaders within the system.

Some leaders are very steady and all they care about is stability. They would rather have no achievements than make mistakes.

However, there are still some leaders who, for the sake of performance, only pursue speed at work, without considering the actual situation, grassroots difficulties and specific problems, and blindly "act vigorously and vigorously".

This is likely to lead to distortion in policy implementation and inadequate implementation of work, which will have a negative impact on the work.

At this time, the character of "decisive and vigorous" is undoubtedly a manifestation of being too reckless and not paying attention to methods and approaches.

Take La Peikang for example, his working attitude is "decisive and swift" + "blindly confident" + "ambitious".

"Okay, let's not talk about him anymore. Let's talk about business first. We've only been given a week, so we have to set a direction in the shortest possible time..."

Ren Zhonglun began to talk a lot, relaying all the contents of the previous meeting to Chen Fei.

With the background of "Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea"?

In line with the theme of the 70th anniversary of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea?

Add commercial elements to the main theme?
Listening to these words coming out of Ren Zhonglun's mouth, Chen Fei's heart moved slightly, and he immediately had an idea.

There just happens to be a complete script lying in the script library, ready to be used at any time, but the project book has not been completed yet.

"Hey? It's just what you think."

Fade Chen muttered to himself.

That morning he was still thinking about what type of movie he should make next, should it be about commercial themes or literary themes?
And now, the result is freshly out of the oven, isn’t it?

Main theme commercial film + artistic baptism and shaping, perfectly fits all options!

"How is it? Do you have the confidence to complete this project?" After speaking of the leader's request, Ren Zhonglun looked at Chen Fei with anticipation.

"I need to check some information first." Chen Fei did not refuse because he was indeed interested in this project.

"Okay! No problem!" Seeing that Chen Fei did not refuse, Ren Zhonglun immediately continued: "If there is any historical material or document record that you can't find, please contact us as soon as possible, and we will use our connections to help you find it."

Wang Yong added with a smile: "Or you can just come with me to Xiying. I have a lot of documents and records there."

You know, Yan'an in Shaanxi is known as the "revolutionary holy land", and the Shaanxi-Gansu Revolutionary Base is also known as the "starting, developing, turning point" of the Chinese revolution.

From 1935 to 1948, Yan'an was the seat of the CPC Central Committee and the capital of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region.

The man who shouted "Long live the people" led the older generation of revolutionaries to live and fight here for 13 years, experiencing a series of major events that influenced and changed the course of Chinese history, including the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, the Rectification Movement, the Great Production Movement, the Seventh National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and so on.

The Shaanxi-Gansu Revolutionary Base provided a foothold for the Red Army's Long March and a starting point for the Red Army's march north to fight against the Japanese. It became the only remaining complete revolutionary base in the country in the later period of the Agrarian Revolution.

Therefore, in terms of historical records and data documents, Xiying has much more than Shanghai Film Studio.

Ren Zhonglun himself could not refute this point, instead he said in agreement: "Xiying does have a lot of important records."

"Okay." Fade Chen nodded and said, "If I need anything, I will contact you as soon as possible."

The two of them quickly left Feiyue Films and went about their own business.

What Chen Fei didn't expect was that the leaders of Bayi also came to his door shortly afterwards.

After the greetings, after hearing the purpose of the other party's visit, Chen Fei was immediately happy and quickly told him about the previous visit of Ren Zhonglun and Wang Yong.

"Hey? These two guys run pretty fast! They're actually ahead of me."

After a scolding, the Bayi guy quickly said, "If you need anything, you can come to us. We may not be able to provide much convenience in terms of creation, but in terms of filming, as long as you need it, no matter what props or filming locations, we can provide them."

"okay!"

Fade Chen nodded quickly in agreement.

In fact, even if the people from the August 1st Army did not come, he would have to take the initiative to find them later. After all, the theme of "Resisting U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea" cannot avoid the army in any way.

Now that the other party has come to him on his own initiative, it has undoubtedly saved him a lot of trouble.

After seeing off the giant Buddha, Fade Chen did not hesitate and started to get busy.

And the very next afternoon, the newly appointed person from China Film also came to visit.

"Haha, Mr. Chen, it's really not easy to meet you. If I hadn't asked my secretary in advance, I'm afraid this trip would have been in vain."

"Mr. Jiao, please sit down." Fade Chen asked Jiao Hongfen to sit down first, then turned to look at the assistant: "Go and pour a cup of tea."

After the door of the reception room was closed, Fade Chen said with a smile: "I can't help it. I'm really too busy with work."

He had originally planned to take a flight to Xiying at noon today, but his schedule was interrupted by Jiao Hongfen, so he had to change his flight to tomorrow.

I don't know what this guy was thinking. He actually asked his secretary to come over and say hello. He said he would come over in the afternoon and asked Chen Fei to wait for him in the company!
If Han Sanping hadn't called him in advance and told him not to make the relationship with this guy too awkward, he would have definitely ignored this guy.

He came to the door obviously to ask for a favor, but he still acted so arrogantly. Did he really think he was so important?
It was no wonder that he didn't have many impressions and memories of the person in front of him. If nothing unexpected happened, he was probably of the same character as La Peikang, and was also a mediocre person...

Chen Fei really wanted to hear what this person wanted from him.

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