I am a director, but I have the skills of an actor

Chapter 144 Returning to China
"Winner of the Best Film Score Award - "Isabella"!"

On the stage, Wan Qingshan put down the envelope and looked at the crew of "Irabesha".

After Chen Chen finished translating, Wan Qingshan continued, "Congratulations, please come to the stage to receive the award!"

While Chen Chen continued to translate, in the audience, Peng Haoxiang, whose smile was a little stiff, had a trace of disappointment in his eyes.

Originally, he only hoped that "Isabella" would win a small award, but after receiving an invitation letter to the closing ceremony and having Wan Qingshan there, he knew that the small award was guaranteed.

So, driven by human greed, Peng Haoxiang began to think about whether he could win a grand prize!
Now that the award has come out - the Best Film Music Award, his expectations are gone, and even the joy of the small award is gone.Music Award, a movie made a composer, this,,,,,
Peng Haoxiang, who had calmed down his emotions before taking the stage, walked to the stage, shook Wan Qingshan's hand heavily, and whispered, "Thank you, Director Wan!"

Peng Haoxiang thought that "Isabella" would win the Best Film Music Award, so he relied on Wan Qingshan to help tear it down.

Wan Qingshan smiled naturally, turned around and walked off the stage from the back passage!
"Looking Beautiful" also won an award, and it was the Director Award, but because it was not an award in the main competition, Wan Qingshan, who is also Chinese, was not allowed to present the award before. Wan Qingshan was only allowed to award the best award to "Isabella" Film Music Awards.

After the award was presented, Wan Qingshan had nothing to do. He sat in the audience and waited for the award to end.

After the closing ceremony, as soon as Wan Qingshan returned to the hotel, Korevadang came to the door with the adaptation contracts for those movies.

As soon as the contract was signed, Wan Qingshan and Chen Chen flew back to China early the next morning.

After landing in the capital, Wan Qingshan gave Chen Chen a week's leave, and Chen Chen took a taxi home.He went to the law firm, drafted a contract, and then called Han Sanping. After confirming that Han Sanping was at China Film, he took a taxi to China Film.

"Director Han, I sold the copyright of "The True Meaning of Love" to several countries at the Berlin Film Festival. This is the contract. Take a look. If there is no problem, I will ask the company to transfer the portion belonging to China Film to China Film's account tomorrow. "

When Han Sanping faced the document handed over by Wan Qingshan, he stretched out his hand to push it back and said with a smile, "Qingshan, they spent money to buy the copyright of "The True Meaning of Love", I'm afraid it's not really for the movie, but for your vote in the award. .”

Seeing Wan Qingshan smile and nod, Han Sanping continued, "Then China Film Group has no shame in this money. You can keep it yourself instead of giving it to China Film Group."

"Director Han, you said so, so I will accept it shamelessly." Wan Qingshan replied with a smile without being polite.

Then, he took out the contract he had drafted before and said, "Director Han, if you are not willing to share the money, then I would like to trouble you to sign this contract, otherwise I will not feel comfortable getting the money."

Han Sanping took the contract, glanced at it twice, took out a pen from the pen holder on the side to sign, and said with a smile, "Qingshan, you have no intention of splitting the money at all. You have even drafted the contract to voluntarily give up."

Wan Qingshan took the contract and said, "Haha, don't I know that China Film Group is not short of this little money? I thought you might not want it, so I'll prepare the contract as soon as possible to avoid having to trouble you to let the people below come. Draft contract.”

"Don't explain yourself. I don't know you yet, but you are obsessed with money.

However, I have to tell you, if you don’t do this kind of thing like preparing a contract in advance to others, you will easily offend them. "

"Director Han, I know this. Only you and I dare to do this. How could I dare to do this to other people?"

Han Sanping picked up the teacup on the table and said with a smile, "Speaking of contracts, Qingshan, I sometimes wonder which one you got."

Han Sanping didn't know how to describe it for a while. After taking a sip of hot tea, he thought for a while before continuing.

"You have what is called persecution paranoia. You do things too carefully, for fear that someone will harm you in the future."

Wan Qingshan touched his nose and said with a smile, "Aren't I also afraid of what might happen in the future? Director Han, let me put it bluntly, now that you are in control of China Film, everything is easy to deal with. What if you retire?
I don’t want to have any conflicts with China Film Group in the future because of this little money. "

The smile on Han Sanping's face suddenly disappeared. He was silent for a moment and sighed, "Yes, I will always retire."

Seeing Han Sanping suddenly feeling emotional, Wan Qingshan didn't know what to say.

The two of them didn't speak for a while, causing silence in the office.

After a while, Han Sanping calmed down his emotions and said with a smile, "Haha, that's what happens when you get old, it's easy to be touched."

"Director Han, how can I say you are old? You are still very strong."

"I know my body well. Okay, I won't tell you this anymore. Qingshan, let me ask you, there were rumors in the industry some time ago that you and Wang Changtian partnered to buy Jiahe Film Company. Is it true?"

The entertainment industry can't hide secrets. Some time ago, there was news in the industry that Wan Qingshan and Wang Changtian had partnered to buy Jiahe Company, and it was almost time for Wrinkle Huai to file with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Things are about to open up, so Wan Qingshan doesn't have to hide it anymore. He nodded, "It's true, but I only occupy a little bit as an idle shareholder. Mr. Wang will be the future manager of Jiahe Company."

Han Sanping shook his head slightly and said with a smile, "With your temperament, there is nothing good to attract you. You will definitely not be this idle shareholder."

Wan Qingshan was about to defend himself when he heard Han Sanping's continued sound.

"I won't ask you what benefits attract you. It is related to your future development and is a commercial secret, so don't tell me."

Wan Qingshan's pupils shrank slightly, Han Sanping just said, 'It concerns your future development. '

This clearly told Wan Qingshan that he already knew that Wan Qingshan was going to develop his own career.

At this time, Han Sanping's demeanor changed slightly and he said seriously, "I don't need to know these things, but I have to remind you of something."

"Director Han, tell me, I'll listen." Wan Qingshan came back to his senses and replied immediately.

"You have to be more careful when cooperating with Wang Changtian to buy Jiahe Company. He is a good person in other aspects, but there is one thing about him: he is too thoughtful and cannot explain everything clearly to others. This is a bit like you.

If you don't take precautions when cooperating with him to buy a company, you can easily be tricked by him. "

Wan Qingshan felt strange after listening to Han Sanping's warning.

Han Sanping said that Wang Changtian is too thoughtful and can easily deceive people, but he also said that he is very similar to Wang Changtian. So is this also saying that he is also easy to deceive people?
Before Wan Qingshan could think more, Han Sanping's voice continued to sound.

"At the beginning, I wanted to introduce Bona's Yu Dong to you, not because Yu Dong had worked at China Film Group before and had a good relationship with me.

It's because, compared to people like Wang Changtian and Wang Zhongjun, he has a more straightforward temperament, so if you work with him, you won't be cheated. "

"Uh, uh, Director Han, thank you for your kindness, but I didn't realize it at the time."

"This is all over. You should pay more attention to yourself. Don't believe everything Wang Changtian says."

"Yes, Director Han, I will pay attention."

Han Sanping nodded, "Okay, I won't keep you here. I have to go to a meeting later."

"Well, Director Han, you're busy, I'll leave first."

After leaving China Film and Television, Wan Qingshan went home to put down his luggage, and then called Tong Ling from Fanfan Company.

After a while, Wan Qingshan led Tong Ling to Enlight Pictures.

As soon as Wan Qingshan and Tong Ling arrived at Zhang Zhao's office, Zhang Zhao joked, "Director Wan, you have changed. You are no longer active in collecting money!"

In late January, Anle Film and Television transferred the Hong Kong box office revenue of "Loyal Liver and Righteous Brave" to the account of Enlight Pictures.At that time, Zhang Zhao called Wan Qingshan to come to reconcile the account and collect the money, but at that time, Wan Qingshan had given himself a holiday and was with Chen Yumo.

In the leisurely and gentle life of the countryside, Wanqingshan couldn't bear to leave, so he said he would wait until the next year.

After the Chinese New Year, Wan Qingshan flew to Berlin on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. It was only now that he came back from Berlin that he had time to come to Enlight Pictures to reconcile the accounts.

"Haha, I finally gave myself a holiday at that time, so of course I had to rest peacefully."

Wan Qingshan said, taking the contract handed over by Zhang Zhao and handing it to Tong Ling.

When Tong Ling went to settle the accounts, Zhang Zhao stopped smiling, gestured with his eyes, and walked towards the panoramic window.

'What is Zhang Zhao going to say? He still has to go to the window? 'Wan Qingshan got up and walked over with doubts.

As soon as Wan Qingshan passed by, Zhang Zhao whispered with a serious face.

"Director Wan, before, you and I were from two companies, so there were some things that I couldn't talk about. From now on, you and I are a family, and there are some things that I have to talk to you about."

Zhang Zhao's abnormal behavior and serious tone made Wan Qingshan a little worried. Was he worried that he had forgotten something important?
"Uh, Mr. Zhang, tell me."

"Director Wan, I'll tell you the truth. Some of my words may not sound nice, so don't mind."

"Well, Mr. Zhang, don't worry, I won't be able to tell the difference between good and bad."

Zhang Zhao nodded slightly and said with regret, "Director Wan, you shouldn't have accepted Director Zhang's movie before! If you accept it, your status in the eyes of the audience will be difficult to be on the same level as Director Zhang.

Director Wan, I advise you, if the liquidated damages are not extremely high, you would rather lose money than star. "

When Zhang Zhao promised to leave Enlight Pictures in half a year and start a company with Wan Qingshan, he kept thinking about talking to Wan Qingshan about it.

It's just that Wan Qingshan gave himself a holiday later, so Zhang Zhao never found the opportunity. It was only now that he had the chance to talk to Wan Qingshan.

Zhang Zhao spoke a little vaguely, but Wan Qingshan understood what Zhang Zhao meant.

Then, he breathed a sigh of relief. What did he think was going on, which made him a little nervous.

Wan Qingshan thought for a moment and smiled, "Mr. Zhang, I understand what you mean, but I don't think it's a big deal."

Wan Qingshan's nonchalant attitude made Zhang Zhao immediately anxious!

Afraid that Wan Qingshan would not understand the seriousness of the matter, he said very straightforwardly,

"Director Wan, don't think that the three major directors are just empty names, they are still a golden brand!

This sign is more attractive to the audience than the sign you put out alone.

If you are one of the three major directors, then the movies you make, not to mention too many, will definitely have a [-]% increase in box office compared to the original ones! "

Zhang Zhao was very anxious, but Wan Qingshan still looked calm.

"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang, don't worry, I know what you mean.

Mr. Zhang, let me ask you, "The Promise" directed by Chen Kaige collapsed at the box office. If "The Promise" still doesn't win any Oscars, do you think Director Chen's position among the three major directors is still stable? "

Zhang Zhao, who calmed down a little, thought for a moment and said, "Director Chen has won many awards at international film festivals and enjoys an international reputation. I don't think any media will report on Director Chen like they did before. The director is not suitable for the three major directors.

If the media doesn't raise this topic, the audience will just think that Director Chen just made a mistake and it will not affect his status. "

"According to what you said, Mr. Zhang, no one can take away Director Chen's top three director positions.

As for director Zhang Yimou, he won awards at international film festivals and is now the chief director of the Olympic Games opening ceremony.Four years after he filmed "Hero", it is still the number one box office hit among Chinese-language films, and no one can take away his top three director positions.

Of the three directors, Director Feng is the easiest to be squeezed out. After all, he has never won any international awards. He only relied on the box office of his movies to reach the top three director positions.

But in terms of box office, "A World Without Thieves", the highest-grossing film directed by Feng, can't compare to my first commercial film.

So there was news before that I was more suitable for the three major directors than Director Feng, but I was pushed down in the end.

Press once or twice. Huayi has this ability, but it can't keep pressing.Even if I can suppress the news media, I can also guide the audience on the Internet to change the top three directors in their hearts. "

Zhang Zhao nodded and said, "Director Wan, I understand what you mean. You think that the positions of Director Zhang and Director Chen are basically stable, so if you want to become one of the top three directors, you can only compete with Feng guide position.

Director Feng relies on the box office of his movies, so you only need to make good movies and outperform Director Feng at the box office. Then over time, you will naturally become one of the top three directors in the hearts of the audience.

Whether you accept director Zhang's film or not will have no impact on you in the future. "

"Yes, that's what I thought." Wan Qingshan nodded.

Zhang Zhao suddenly frowned. He was about to say, "Although Director Feng is very different, in the eyes of some people, the three major directors are all on the same level!"If you take director Zhang's role, in their eyes, you will be a head shorter than Feng Xiaogang.In the future, when you want to steal Director Feng's position, Director Feng's fans can use this point to attack you. 'When——"Wan Dao, the account has been reconciled."

"Okay, I'll come here."

Wan Qingshan turned back to Tong Ling, then turned back to Zhang Zhao and said, "Mr. Zhang, you see I have thought about it, so don't worry.

And to be honest, I hold the position of the top three directors. If I can take the position of Director Feng, I will be very happy.

But if I can’t grab it, it doesn’t matter. I can focus on building my own brand.

As long as I have several consecutive movies that are not bad, then even if I am not one of the top three directors, the audience who buys me will not be less than the ones who buy the gold-lettered names of the top three directors. "

Wan Qingshan knows that in the next few years, the reputation of the three major directors will hardly help the box office.

So he really doesn't have strong thoughts about the three major directors. If he has the chance to pull Feng Xiaogang down, he will do it, but he won't go out of his way to do it.

Wan Qingshan said this, and Tong Ling had settled the score. Even if Zhang Zhao still disagreed, he could only sigh in his heart.

"Director Wan, the total box office revenue in Hong Kong is more than 300 million yuan. Calculating it at 60%, director Wan, you should get more than 850 million yuan."

After having an experience, Tong Ling gave a rough figure and handed the account sheet to Wan Qingshan.

Wan Qingshan took a quick look and signed the contract handed over by Zhang Zhao.

After signing the contract, Wan Qingshan didn't stay long. He spoke to Zhang Zhao and returned to Qingshan Film and Television Company.

(End of this chapter)