China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 58 Let’s finish this bowl of chicken soup!Fox wants to pick up the slack again!
"Director Guan, I'm a little nervous."

Liu Yifei was wearing a dress, a white floral skirt, a small golden high-heeled shoe, and her long hair was spread behind her.This made her look beautiful today.

Guan Ling was wearing a suit that someone from the company had specially bought for him before he came.

"Why are you nervous? The fact that the film was selected as the closing film proves that the organizers and judges recognized it. You know, who are our opponents?" Guan Ling was quite relaxed.

It was the best picture in the previous life, although there was some political correctness in it, but it is no problem to get a nomination in this life.

After all, your American dream hasn’t changed in decades.

There are still many pain points in the United States. The gap between rich and poor is quite large, and it will be completely exposed after the financial crisis.

If it weren't for these pain points, "Little Miss Sunshine" wouldn't be a hit, right?

"Hearing Girl" is no worse than "Little Miss Sunshine" in terms of film quality, concept and even soundtrack, and it also uses deaf-mute and sign language as a huge killer, giving it a natural advantage during the selection.

After all, it is people who judge awards.

Deaf-mute people are born with a little sympathy point.

Therefore, Guan Ling has no worries at all. There is no problem in maintaining capital. The main thing is to see how much he can earn.

Today, American Kitty Sauce, join me in this bowl of chicken soup for the soul!

Zhang Song from China Film Group is also here, and beside him is a translator.

Liu Xiaoli was also dressed very beautifully today. Guan Ling looked at her as not looking like a 40-year-old person at all, and would have thought she was a star if he didn't tell her.

"Everyone, let us enjoy together, "Hearing Girl" filmed by director Hua Xia Guan." An official host was specially arranged to hold the premiere of "Hearing Girl". After all, it is the closing film, and the level is definitely It should be higher.

The host is a man, quite tall and speaks very fast.

"Friendly reminder, please prepare tissues and don't cry too loudly!"

Above the huge screening room, "Hearing Girl" began to play,
Down below, there were some unconvinced directors and some actors who came to promote the film festival. Guan Ling knew that there must be many film producers from all over the world.

Guan Ling saw Frese, the director of "The Queen". Guan Ling had seen him before at the opening. Guan Ling could only tell whether the others were white or black. Guan Ling had no idea who they were.

Guan Ling was dazzled when he saw many foreigners in a foreign country.

The movie started, directed by Guan, starring Crystal, with Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur and others in supporting roles.

The following American filmmakers immediately noticed Marlee Matlin, a Hollywood celebrity and the first hearing-impaired woman to win the Hollywood Academy Award for Best Actress.

"Everyone except Mary is new."

The movie first starts playing from the vast ocean. Those crashing waves make people enter a seaside world. Just by listening, you can imagine what happened.

Ruby's singing started.

"I didn't sing this, but it sounded good." It was also the first time for Liu Yifei to watch the film, and she immediately heard that it was not her own voice.

"Your singing voice will only remain a little in the middle. I found someone to dub it at the beginning and the interlude. I want that ethereal feeling." Guan Ling said.

Later, the plot gradually got better. Liu Yifei sat at the front and watched the movie for a while, then turned back to see everyone's reaction, rubbing her little hands nervously.

Guan Ling went up and grabbed a handful, holding it in his big hand, "Don't be nervous."

Mother Liu noticed the movement, glanced at it, and then pretended not to see it.

Young people, how about shaking hands?As long as you are not pregnant.Mother Liu also thought about it.

Liu Yifei whispered: "I'm so worried that I won't be able to sell it at a high price. If "Shark Beach" won't help you in China, I'll mess it up for you in the United States." The little girl is worried about gains and losses. After all, she doesn't understand whether the movie can be successful or not. Popular in America.Although she knew the quality was very good, at this moment, Liu Yifei's little lips were still trembling in panic.

"Stop shaking, you rub your little hands and I'll shake your hand. Your lips are shaking, are you doing it on purpose? Do you want me to kiss you?" Guan Ling also leaned close to Liu Yifei's ear to tease her.

"Hmph, gangster!" When interrupted, Liu Yifei lost her nerves and pulled her hand back.Pouting, her little face bulging, watching a movie.

Later, when the movie played some American jokes, everyone in the theater showed a knowing smile.

Liu Yifei became a little shy.

Mother Liu watched the movie and didn't know what she was thinking about.

When Ruby collapsed later, her constant sign language expressions made the screening room fall silent!

"Body language is more inspiring than words!"

"She collapsed!"

Later, when more families asked her to leave because of Ruby's dream, her brother said to let her go, and her parents finally decided to sell the fishing boat, but Ruby was willing to stay and continue to be the interpreter for the family.

Everyone was touched by this family.

Afterward, the father placed his hand on Ruby's throat to feel his daughter's singing.

At the end of the competition, Ruby sang in synchronized sign language for her parents and brother to "listen" together.

There was a sound of sobbing.

"It's a very heartwarming video, everyone is a portrayal of a member of the family!"

Finally, when the music started, there was no sound in the film, and it was muted. Then when the sound appeared again, although it was only for a short minute, everyone here felt the shock of the sound to the deaf-mute!

This treatment is amazing!
The movie ended quickly. Ruby made a gesture, sat in the car and left.

That gesture means: I really love you.

As the closing credits rolled on, that soundtrack was still singing.

Filled in everyone's ears, people can't help but have a deep aftertaste of the film.

What is the video about?
Very simple story.But why are we still moved by it when watching a movie?

It was obviously chicken soup, but everyone drank it with gusto!
In the screening hall, many local film festival opinion leaders have begun to promote the film online. There are still more than ten days until the closing of the film festival. As long as anyone wants to come, they will never miss this film.

"An Buli!" Freis was amazed. He stood up and came over to shake hands with Guan Ling. "Guan, you made a great movie!" He also admitted that it was a very good drama. Warmth, literature, healing and touching.

People who have watched the film will always come to terms with something.

"Sometimes, a movie only needs one classic clip to make it wonderful. This movie successfully made me cry. Years later, I will still remember those clips in it. I'm sure. "

"Shakespeare once asked in King Lear, Have you ever seen a raindrop in the sun? In this movie, I have. She is clear and beautiful."

"This actress named Crystal will definitely shine in Hollywood! But why have I never seen her movie before? Is she a newcomer?" Liu Yifei also heard others calling her name.

As a group of people interviewed Guan Ling and asked questions, Guan Ling finally left the crowded crowd.

During the screening, there were no negative comments!

It even received praise from many big bosses!
A man in a suit and leather tie approached Guan Ling: "Guan, would you mind discussing the distribution rights of the film?"

The other party gave his business card. His name was Gernot. Fox Searchlight Pictures is a company specializing in non-mainstream low-cost small films. It is also a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox. Its headquarters is in New York, so naturally it will not give up. The New York Film Festival is such a big gold mine.

Guan Ling is good at everything, this is the reason why he is here.

In the room behind the screening hall, Zhang Song, Guan Ling and Gernot negotiated the price of the film's distribution rights.

"I can't accept the price of 1000 million US dollars." Guan Ling shook his head and joked that the other party wanted him to work in vain.

From 800 million to 1000 million, the negotiation has been going on for nearly an hour.

In fact, Zhang Song thinks it's okay. The 1000 million has already been repaid, and he has also made 250 million in blood.

"You can definitely guess our cost from the quality of the film. You can't get the distribution rights of this film from me at this price." Guan Ling still refused.

"Guan, we are very sincere. You have to know that this is the highest price ever paid for the distribution rights of a film premiering at the New York Film Festival."

"But I know that you all spent $1000 million to buy "Little Miss Sunshine" at Sundance, and it brought you more than $1 million in box office.

Gernot, Hearing Girl is better than that, you have to admit!Whether it is about family, dreams, or focusing on people, this movie will be stronger. It is suitable for more people than "Little Miss Sunshine"! "

Gernot was silent after hearing this. "Little Miss Sunshine" focuses on the healing of losers, while "Hearing Girl" focuses on the reconciliation of families. Given the high quality of the film, the latter will indeed attract more people. Enter the theater.What's more, there is also the gimmick of being a deaf-mute. In the eyes of a company like Fox that distributes low-budget films, this publicity point will become a weapon for this film to stand out!
"Twelve million, no more!" Fox took another step back.

Unexpectedly, Guan Ling was still dissatisfied.

"Otherwise, the movie will be distributed by you, you will collect the distribution fees, and we, as investors, will share the box office profits. What do you think of this?"

Guan Ling seemed to be looking for a plan, but Fox immediately rejected it.

This is simply impossible. Fox is willing to spend US$200 million to buy this movie because they have clearly understood that this movie will definitely have a high box office. If Guan Ling said it, they would make too much less money.

"Then, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to cooperate successfully." Guan Ling said regretfully, "Fortunately, I can find Sony Pictures Classics. I remember that there are many independent film companies in New York. I am deeply sorry that we cannot cooperate. .”

Guan Ling directly issued an eviction order.

Zhang Song was so anxious that he was sweating. With $200 million, where could he find such a customer?
I'm from China Film Group Corporation, so I should be the one making the final decision!

But after Guan Ling later made the loan investment, Guan Ling became the largest investor, and now Zhang Song really can't get in the middle of the conversation!
"Guan, you make a price." Fox still refused to give up.

Guan Ling looked at the other party and spoke slowly.

"For 2000 million U.S. dollars, I will give you global distribution rights except for France and China. You can deal with DVDs and adaptations as you like. I only need the package price. But the box office income of the film in France and China will be mine. If there are other places The copyright purchase belongs to me as well.”

Zhang Song was so nervous that he couldn't breathe.

$2000 million!Guan Ling really dares to bid!

"This is just a low-budget movie. It's impossible to sell it at your price." Gernot exclaimed, "Guan, you are too greedy."

"No, you are too greedy." Guan Ling smiled, "Fox can make a lot of money because you can always find mistakes, just like "Little Miss Sunshine".

But the movie "Hearing Girl" is superior in terms of both the crowd and the concept.

Now that "Little Miss Sunshine" has just been released, I believe that in addition to you, when the reviews get more and more after the closing, other companies will definitely come to compete with you.You know better than we do how "Hearing Girl" will do at the box office. "

Guan Ling sat upright and stared into Gernot's eyes, very confident.

Just kidding, this movie grossed 2014 million US dollars at the box office when it was released in France in 6000. In the United States, Guan Ling really couldn’t believe how bad it was!
Gernot was silent for a while: "France and China can't give you the box office revenue. 2000 million is enough for you!"

Is this agreed?Zhang Song was a little confused.

"No," Guan Ling didn't give in. "In China, I am a big director with a box office of over 500 million. As long as my movie is released, it will definitely get more than [-] million US dollars at the box office. If I give this profit to you, it will appear that I am not Stupid?”

"What about France?"

"France is the land of fresh literary and artistic petty bourgeoisie movies, and this movie is very suitable there!" Guan Ling knew that Fox was asking questions knowingly, but it didn't matter.He is the one making the offer, and he has control.

Guan Ling knows that it is impossible to share box office profits with any distribution company in the United States.

Because no company will agree, but Guan Ling can choose a high price. Whether he accepts or not depends on which company will choose.

And Guan Ling knows very well that after word-of-mouth is spread at film festivals, more distribution companies will consider this film.

The worst thing is that it will be distributed in several places in Asia, and the copyrights will be sold one after another. This movie will definitely not lose money.

Of course, Guan Ling hopes that this movie can win enough box office in the United States. This is his first step in coming to the United States.But others don't know this, so Guan Ling controls thunder and lightning!
"Box office, DVD and adaptation, this will make Fox a lot of money. A family movie, maybe every household will try to buy a copy, what do you think? Gernot?"

Guan Ling said quietly.

"Now that I have told you my offer, you can choose to accept it or not. It's your choice."

(End of this chapter)