Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 178: Split the Hong Kong Circle with one knife!

In the rest area of ​​the Cultural Exchange Center, directors in twos and threes gathered together to chat.

The content of the chat is naturally related to the topic just now.

The conversation between the people from the Wanwan Film Bureau and Chen Shiping seemed to have reached a consensus.

Restrict the development of Hong Kong films and support local films.

This news is good news for both mainland and Bayan directors. The market for Chinese-language films is only so big, and the overall funding is so much.

Once Hong Kong movies are restricted, investors will naturally invest these funds in the mainland and Bay Area.

Many directors in Wanwan are very happy at this time. They have long been dissatisfied with the current situation. They watch Hong Kong films making huge profits in Wanwan every day. Who the hell doesn't protest!

At this time, Wu Siyuan and others gathered together and felt that this matter was no longer a matter for a few directors to decide.

The bosses of several film companies in Hong Kong must be called together to discuss.

Chen Shiping and the people from the Wanwan Film Bureau are all in official status. Directors like them can't get a word in, so they have to find someone taller to deal with it!

However, the current situation in Xiangjiang is very embarrassing. The gentlemen will not help. They can't find anyone of equal status to negotiate with the mainland and Xiangjiang.

It is destined that Hong Kong will be restricted. In the original time, the Mainland restricted Hong Kong movies in 1993, and Wanwan also restricted them in 1993. Investors ran away one after another.

After that, local evil forces in Hong Kong entered the market, which brought great damage to Hong Kong movies, but also extended the life of Hong Kong movies for another two years.

After all, so much money is not clean, and it will take two years to clean it up.

However, it only lasted for two years. In 1996, the box office revenue of Hong Kong and overseas markets was cut in half, and then plummeted, and it did not recover until decades later.

At this time, Wu Siyuan had already mobilized his network and started dating prominent film company bosses in Xiangjiang. This matter was related to the overall film development in Xiangjiang, and all companies had to come together to find a solution.

Chen Shiping was sitting and chatting with Dong Liao at this time, discussing what the attitude of Wanwan was.

Director Liao said with a smile: "It's not surprising that Wanwan has such thoughts. The development of local films is limited, commercial films have been slow to develop, and Wanwan has become a ticket warehouse for others, so of course it will be anxious."

"What's more, the co-productions you have launched in recent years not only support the development of commercial films in the mainland, but also use Xiangjiang as a ticket warehouse. The people of Wanwan naturally want to learn from it."

Chen Shiping smiled and said: "Wanwan is still willing to study with me? You don't have to pay my tuition fees."

"Haha, I don't think there will be any tuition fees, but there will definitely be investors who will find you."

Mr. Liao paused and said: "The signal sent by the Wanwan Film Bureau today will make the eight major investors be wary and withdraw their investment from Xiangjiang."

Chen Shiping sighed and said, "Those people are going to hate me now."

"Isn't this what you want to see?" Liao Dong said with a smile: "How can they be obedient without clamping their necks?"

Chen Shiping clicked his tongue and said, "Not necessarily. Maybe they all bowed to Wanwan and cooperated with them."

Cooperating with the mainland must not be the first choice for this group of people in Xiangjiang. If you want these people to come to the mainland, you must let them see tangible benefits.

Chen Shiping thought for a while, maybe Party A and Party B in a week will let them see the potential of the mainland market.

After chatting with Mr. Liao for a while, Chen Shiping left and had to go to dinner in the evening.

But when Chen Shiping arrived in the evening, he found that many of the celebrities during the day were not there, and only a few friends he knew were there.

Zhang Guorong, Jet Li, Guan Zhilin, Lin Qingxia, Zhang Min and others.

Seeing that Chen Shiping was a little confused, Zhang Guorong took the initiative to explain: "The conversation you guys had today was too scary, so we were all called away."

"Why didn't you go?" Chen Shiping asked with a smile.

"I'm not interested in these things. Friends are the most important."

"Then I'm quite honored."

After Chen Shiping sat down, the conversation started. It was still the same topic as during the day. They were all curious about what this matter was about.

Chen Shiping drank tea and said, "Isn't this strange? Xiangjiang Movies is too unique. If you don't want to give people soup, they will naturally not be happy."

"Wanwan will really divest?" Zhang Guorong couldn't help but ask.

Chen Shiping nodded and said: "One year at the latest, maybe a month later, Xiangjiang will be ready."

Li Lianjie couldn't help but interject at this time: "What can we prepare? If we can't enter the Wanwan market, I don't know how many film companies will close down unless we come to the mainland."

The few movies Jet Li has made now have all relied on the mainland market to succeed, so he understands the situation Xiangjiang is facing now.

Relying solely on local box office, every movie will be compensated for! Without overseas ticket warehouse, I can only wait to die.

Except for a few actors who have market appeal overseas, 90% of movies require a market in Hong Kong.

Guan Zhilin was very excited at this time and said with a smile: "Then will my company become a big company like Jiahe in the future?"

Several people in the field glanced at Chen Shiping. He smiled slightly and said, "As long as we stay close to the mainland, we will develop naturally."

Zhang Min used to be Yongsheng's first sister and knew more about things. He frowned and said: "If the mainland's co-production model is extended to Wanwan, I think they will still be willing to cooperate with Wanwan. They have a deep relationship with Wanwan." of."

Chen Shiping shrugged and said, "What's the use of being deep? The market in Bay Area is so big and can accommodate very few movies, but it's different in the Mainland. The market will continue to grow."

Chen Shiping firmly believes in this. The economy is developing rapidly and the film market is reforming ahead of schedule. Even if the number of moviegoers is lost, it will still be a huge market.

As long as the audience has more money, the film market will get better and better.

Chen Shiping is very confident now, but the filmmakers in Hong Kong are a little numb at this time.

"What should we do now? Have you asked Wanwan to find out?" Wu Siyuan couldn't help but ask at this time.

One of Jiahe's shareholders frowned and said, "I didn't ask, but from an attitude point of view, it should be a foregone conclusion to reduce the introduction of Hong Kong films."

"Why did this happen all of a sudden?" Wu Siyuan couldn't help but said: "The performance of Hong Kong films this year is so good, there is no reason why Wanwan Cinema would refuse it."

Wu Siyuan complained, but in fact he knew in his heart that this had nothing to do with the theater chain, which was just a part of it.

And another main reason is that Hollywood has begun to exert its strength. The emergence of The Terminator has made Hollywood's overseas box office exceed its domestic box office for the first time.

Hollywood has begun to increase its public relations efforts in overseas markets. Hollywood relies on the influence of the United States and requires other countries to open up the introduction of Hollywood movies.

The locals of Wanwan have opinions on Hong Kong films, and coupled with the efforts of Hollywood, the combination of the two will naturally restrict the introduction of Hong Kong films.

The film market is a very complex thing, with both commercial and political content mixed into it. Mecca was smoking a cigarette at this time and said: "I have already said that Xiangjiang Movie will be finished, now you can see it."

Many people in the field looked unhappy when they heard Mecca's words.

Everyone actually knows about this, but some people don't believe it and some think it won't be so soon. They originally thought it would be after 1997.

Mecca touched his bald head and continued: "However, it's pretty good now. Wanwan seems to want to use the mainland co-production model, so we can still breathe."

"But in this case, we lose the right to speak." Wu Siyuan couldn't help but said: "The mainland will still pay attention to the impact. Even if Chen Shiping is overbearing, he is fair, but it is hard to say about Wanwan."

"Then let's go to the mainland." Shi Nansheng couldn't help but interrupt at this time.

“There are many movies released in the Mainland every year, but there are very few real commercial movies, and even these can achieve a box office of more than 2 billion.

If we join in, we can steal at least half of the box office! That’s more than a billion! Definitely better than the market in Wanwan! "

"The most important thing is that the mainland is much stricter about Hollywood movies than Bay Wan. We have no opponent!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent. Can this be viewed this way?

But it does seem to make sense!

Although co-production requires at least 30% of the investment to be divided, the mainland market is so big, no matter how you calculate it, you will still make a profit!

The mainland is developing very fast now, and the prospects of the film market are foreseeable. If we join now, we may be able to "backdoor listing".

When Shi Nansheng saw everyone's reaction, he couldn't help but smile, and pulled them all to defect to the mainland. However, he had already reached a cooperation with Chen Shiping in advance, and from now on, he would be the one to decide in the Hong Kong film industry.

But the premise is to maintain a good relationship with Chen Shiping.

Regarding this point, Shi Nansheng is still somewhat sure. Chen Shiping can just be smooth with him.

There is nothing difficult about being humble and small.

"I think it's better to cooperate with Wanwan. Wanwan's market is more mature and there are fewer restrictions on movies."

Wu Yusen met Shi Nansheng's gaze and said: "The mainland has too strict ideological requirements. We have no advantage. Sooner or later, we will be surpassed by mainland directors."

"People can learn from us, why can't we learn from them?" Shi Nansheng argued: "If Hong Kong films only shoot third-level films and gangsters, even if Wanwan doesn't restrict us, we will be left alone sooner or later!"

"Everyone, please don't quarrel." Zeng Zhiwei said to smooth things over: "Two cakes are not enough to share? Why do you have to choose one or the other?"

As soon as Zeng Zhiwei finished speaking, the atmosphere in the venue relaxed. Someone said with a smile: "Three cakes, the local market is also good recently."

"If you don't want to cooperate with the mainland, just cooperate with the Bay Area. If the relationship with the Bay Area is not deep enough, stay rooted in the country. You will always have something to eat."

"Yes, in fact, if you calculate it this way, the market is actually a bit bigger, and it may be able to develop better."

"That's right. Make your choice based on your own situation. You won't be forced to death all at once."

Seeing them like this, Wu Siyuan couldn't help but said: "Sooner or later, both the mainland and the Bay Area will develop their own commercial films. What will happen then?!"

"President Wu, what do you think we should do? If you can let Wanwan not restrict us, I will definitely support you!"

"That's right, I don't have the money, but I can still do it with my own efforts!"

Wu Siyuan: "." If I had this ability, would I still come to you? !

"Okay, stop talking. This is the general trend and it's not something we can decide. Let's go back and think about which piece of cake we want to eat in the future."

This scene will end with this sentence, and when everyone leaves, they will have their own little calculations in their hearts.

It's said to be three pieces of cake, but it's actually three pieces of poison. The Hong Kong film industry will be divided into three parts in an instant.

The changes and influence brought about by Chen Shiping split the so-called Hong Kong circle into three parts with one stroke!

In the Regent Hotel, Chen Shiping stood in front of the window and looked at the scenery outside. After pondering for a long time, he felt that he would find a way to make a big production next year.

If mainland commercial films want to surpass Hong Kong, they must come up with something they don't have.

This is not to compete with Hong Kong, but also a necessary process to develop the film industry. It is also a preparation to resist the development of the times.

Otherwise, when VCD is invented the next year, a large number of viewers will be lost. Who will go to the cinema if they can buy CDs?

Chen Shiping felt that he could create a hero in advance, and Zhang Yimo, an old boy, wouldn't have to use it in vain.

I just don’t know if he can handle a big production like Heroes at his current level, but it should be no problem if he can assist him.

The first shot of the producer system starts here!

Let the mainland directors see what kind of movies they can make with the support of producers!

If only directors were involved in filming such a large-scale production, 90% of the directors would not have such abilities, and the remaining 10% would have to be very experienced directors.

But with the blessing of the producer, who helps the director solve 90% of the troubles, a novice director can make a few movies.

Chen Shiping slowly exhaled and was ready for a big fight next year.

Not only do you want to be a producer, but you also need to take the opportunity to cultivate a group of producers!

The film exchange meeting in the next few days went very smoothly. Different from the first day, the director of Xiangjiang was not so arrogant these days.

Not only was he not arrogant, but he also moved around and started making plans for the future.

There were many people looking for the Wanwan Film Bureau, and there were also many people looking for Chen Shiping.

The film community in Hong Kong has been divided into two factions, which is very good news for Chen Shiping and Liao Dong.

The mainland's influence on the Hong Kong film industry has always been very small, but it will be different from today, and many jobs in the future will be much easier to do.

At least half of the future Hong Kong movies will be less movies that smear mainland China, and more half will be movies that promote mainland China positively.

Chen Shiping was busy for a few days before he found time to call the mainland to report on his work.

In the conference room of the Beijing Film Bureau, several leaders listened to Chen Shiping's report on the landline, with smiles on their faces.

The results of this film exchange were much greater than they thought!

Chen Shiping is indeed a talent! What a master at unified propaganda!

The leader sitting at the head of the conference room smiled and said to the landline phone in front of him: "Comrade Shiping, you have done a good job. We have approved your Directors Association! We must unite the comrades in the Hong Kong film industry!"

After two seconds of silence on the red landline, Chen Shiping's sonorous answer came out.

"Yes! Promise to complete the mission!"

(End of this chapter)