China Entertainment started from Nortel 2002

Chapter 334 Civil War, Venice

Just when Li Mu was heading to Venice Water City, the domestic Directors Association's rights protection triggered a civil war.

Movies released now will all have the words "the work of such-and-such director".

In many movies, the director's name will also appear in the screenwriter column.

The relationship between Chinese directors and screenwriters is already delicate.

As a result, the current president and secretary-general of the Directors Association added fuel to the fire: the China Film Directors Association submitted an amendment proposal to the Regulations Department of the Copyright Bureau of the State Press and Publication Administration, stating that "the director should be the author of the film and television works."

Called on Weibo to include "the director is the author of the film" in the article.

But this move caused a huge earthquake in the film industry.

The incident originated from director Zhang Yang, who recently posted a "list" on his Weibo:

"The re-transmission royalties paid by Spain for the use of the film "Sunflower" are ten yuan and forty-two cents for the director and nineteen and thirty-four cents for the screenwriter. Although the money is small, it reflects the respect for the film's author, and our copyright law states , it’s really ridiculous that the director is not recognized as the author of the film, and we strongly call on copyright law to respect the film author’s right to secondary remuneration.”

Many directors jumped out and pointed out clearly:

"The director is the 'author' of the film. This is a fact that is generally recognized internationally and is also generally recognized in our country. EU countries have done a good job, and we must learn and strive for it."

The screenwriter refused at first: "The director raised the rights to the 'international level' before the film could be made to an 'international level'. This seems a bit funny."

“If the director is the ‘author’ of the film, then who is the screenwriter?”

The screenwriter directly claimed that he and the director were incompatible with each other over the copyright issue.

Only after Li Mu got off the plane did he realize that the matter had become a big deal.

"The director is the author of the movie, but what about the screenwriter? I used to write a movie script every two years. The important thing is to participate. Don't force me to be a director. What good will this do to your film industry?"

After the Directors Guild announced it was taking action, a young screenwriter named Wang Hailin complained online.

In the Chinese film industry, the relationship between directors and screenwriters is already delicate - many directors are directly involved in script creation, and it is even more common for them to add their names to the screenwriter column after the film is completed.

Nowadays, directors collectively fight for their rights as "authors", which makes many screenwriters feel that their "turf" has been further "invaded".

"Finally we got through the phone call. Do you know what happened? Now the Directors Association advocates that we all work together as one." Ning Hao called to inform Li Mu.

"Where are you standing?"

Li Mu asked back, even if Ning Hao is a more important director, Xing Aina is an out-and-out screenwriter. If the Directors Association is a tightrope, then the same should be true for the screenwriters at this moment.

"I'm in a dilemma now. If I say anything normal now, I'll be scolded.

You don't know, just this morning, a screenwriter of "Love Dream Movie" retweeted this Weibo and said that the director's fight for the "author" is mainly to fight for the continued distribution of the film's income, and should not be regarded simply as "fighting for turf with the screenwriter" '.

In Hollywood and Europe, directors and some major actors enjoy continuous benefits from the copyright of a film, and she supports the director's fight for "authorship."

I just wanted to swipe my hand to give a like, but guess what? "

Ning Hao's tone was still ups and downs when talking about this matter.

"Were you scolded by the other screenwriters?"

"Hey, she was immediately called 'Wu Dalang supports Ximen Qing' by another filmmaker, a traitor in the screenwriting world."

Ning Hao sighed. It just so happened that there was a director and a screenwriter in his family. This wouldn't cause family conflicts.

"Actually, what the screenwriters are worried about is that if this "author's right" legally determines that the director is the sole author, then all the rights and interests of the screenwriter will be wiped out. This should be the focus and requires official reconciliation."

Li Mu compared Hollywood and China and estimated that this is the core of interests.

"Now not only screenwriters are jumping out, but also photography and lighting."

Ning Hao said helplessly.

"Nah, there aren't many box office tickets, but there's really a lot of shit going on."

Li Mu couldn't hold back and complained.

However, seeing the turmoil in the film industry, netizens complained more seriously.

"Don't be too busy talking about "international practices." If you have the ability, make Chinese films to "international standards" first!"

"Directors Guild: The director is the author of the movie. Screenwriters Guild: In the future, your directors will write your own scripts, and our scripts will be directed by yourself. Photography Guild: If you do photography for a long time, you will never have any works. Lighting Guild: We will change careers in the future!"

"This is a truth that all children know. Otherwise, why would you create a word called 'crew'? To put it bluntly, you just love 'fighting in the nest'! It's better to unite and make some movies that the people applaud. This is the right thing to do." thing!"

In Venice Water City, Li Mu's boat was chased and photographed by reporters' speedboats.

The treatment is really good.

As soon as I set foot on Lido, a group of domestic reporters had already gathered around me.

Li Mu knew what was going on by looking at their malicious smiles.

"Director Li, director Li, welcome to Venice. Do you have any opinion on the debate between directors and screenwriters in China?"

The reporters looked at Li Mu expectantly.

When a director like Li Mu speaks, that's the highlight.

"Be a little harsh." The reporters secretly expected that it would be best if they clearly supported a certain side.

Li Mu naturally knew what these reporters were thinking, so he organized his language to avoid it. Who made him just come to Venice?

"In the creation of film and television dramas, which one is more important, the screenwriter or the director? The answer is simple, both are important, because film and television art is a collective art.

This kind of war of words makes no sense. Producing good works is the way to go. "

The reporters were not satisfied with Li Mu's answer. It would not be a hot topic.

"Director Li, what is your attitude towards the 'right to secondary payment' that the director and screenwriter are arguing about."

The reporters asked again.

"The laws of many European and American countries have complex provisions on the "right to secondary payment," which is related to the cultural background and legislative environment of each country."

Li Mu really doesn’t want to answer this question because the “right to secondary payment” is very complicated and different countries have different regulations.

As stipulated in the U.S. Copyright Act, the copyright of film and television works belongs to the producer. In the creation process of film and television works, the producer is the employer, the organizer and investor of the entire film, while the director, actors, musical works and other creative staff are employees, auxiliary creative personnel of film and television works, and can only follow the contract Get paid.

Countries such as Spain stipulate that directors, screenwriters and other creative personnel are authors and all enjoy the rights to film and television works.

Li Mu is a director, screenwriter, producer, and the boss of an entertainment company. Everything is related to him, and it is difficult to support one party alone.

"Second payment" means "secondary payment" to the producer, which means that the producer needs to pay the director multiple times.

"Okay, okay, I have to go back and rest for a while."

Li Mu quickly rejected the remaining questions and hurried back to the hotel to rest.

At this time, Los Angeles, Crystal Pictures.

David was very angry when he saw the reports on social media.

The report clearly stated:

"Fearing that the Twilight Saga's finale would be a hit at the box office later this year, Crystal Pictures forced Pattinson and Stewart to maintain a façade of love in public and put pressure on them to resolve their feelings as quickly as possible. question"

"Damn."

David cursed. He had just called Pattinson and Stewart to ask about it, and both of them denied revealing the news.

Especially Stewart, she still wants to get back together with Pattinson, which is even more unlikely to be exposed, and her career has also been hit hard now.

Rupert Sanders, the director of the sequel to "Snow White and the Huntsman", is the actor of "The Cheating Gate" and will continue to direct the film, while Stewart may bid farewell to the series.

Obviously, the "cheating" incident also had a great impact on Universal. On the one hand, they could not bear to give up such a project with great box office prospects.

On the other hand, I don’t want the rumored couple to have anything to do with each other anymore.

After Li Mu returned to the hotel, he naturally saw the negative news. It was obvious that a competitor was doing something, or for the sake of traffic, which was normal.

David naturally reported to Li Mu what he knew so far.

"In this way, for the subsequent publicity, the male and female protagonists should not show up yet."

Li Mu pondered for a while, "Let them appear again for the final publicity."

David thought for a moment and his eyes lit up:

"Boss, your idea is great."

Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will not appear at the promotional event, which will definitely bring regrets and disappointment to the final meeting of the "Twilight family" as a group.

But as the saying goes, the greater the disappointment, the greater the hope. Only by reuniting at the last moment can we maximize our expectations.

What's more, the two are still in a conflict period and are always very popular.

"Haha, let's stop it for now. I can't say whether it will have any effect. Let them solve their own problems as soon as possible. There can be no more mistakes before the premiere."

"clear."

David is full of confidence.

A press conference for the film festival judges was held at 8:29 pm local time in Venice on August 14.

Barrata, President of the Venice Biennale, Barbera, President of the Film Festival, Michael Mann, Chairman of the Main Competition Unit, Li Mu, Chairman of the Horizon Unit, and Chairman of the Newcomers Unit appeared on the rostrum.

Everyone must answer all reporters' questions.

Li Mu answered the reporter's question briefly and simply: I come from a country that is constantly changing and developing at a high speed. I hope that all these changes and developments can be shown through movies.

It was 7 o'clock in the morning in the Imperial City.

Liu Yifei deliberately arranged for the crew to delay the start of filming for an hour just to watch the film festival judges' press conference.

"Director Liu is in high spirits again today. He feels the same as when Director Li came to visit the class last time."

"Hahaha, Venice is about to open up"

"Shh!"

(End of this chapter)