Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 21 If you are not convinced, come out for a duel!

Life is very simple, but it is also difficult.

Chen Shiping doesn't want to live a simple life, he wants to live a wonderful life, so no one can stop him!

The atmosphere in the factory committee meeting room was very solemn, and there was a feeling that a storm was coming and the building was full of storms.

This was the first time that Chen Shiping sat on the mahogany table used for factory committee meetings. The table was heavy and the chairs were straight. He liked it very much!

Opposite Chen Shiping is his opponent this time, Huangpu Keren, a man with a very special name but average appearance.

He looks almost forty years old, and his hairline is quite receding.

Huangpu Keren was also sizing up Chen Shiping, and he saw in Chen Shiping a vigor and hard work that had disappeared from his own body.

This is a very ambitious guy! Huangpu Keren took Chen Shiping a little more seriously.

I have no experience in independent studios. There are no examples of independent productions in China, but they are basically in the field of TV programs.

In 1984, the boss of the Three Gorges Film and Television Production Center independently produced a series of TV programs on the Three Gorges theme.

The CEO of a film and television production center is not independent at all when he is associated with an independent producer.

In terms of movies, there are no examples of truly independent productions. Two years ago, Chen Guojun directed a film that was said to be an independent production, but it was not strictly considered an independent film. The film was backed by several film studios and a wealthy woman named Liu Xiaoqing.

In the end, the word "independence" was removed from the film when it was released. It was revised twenty-five times during the review process, and it was stopped just two days after its release. It was considered a failed attempt.

This is one of the reasons why Liu Xiaoqing hesitates to invest in Chen Shiping. She is still worried that the same situation will occur in previous years.

Independence is not that simple. It is a test and confrontation of the system.

That is to say, in the past two years, many film studio leaders have been calling for changes in the production and distribution system, so there is such an opportunity.

This is also the reason why Beijing Film Studio attaches great importance to this independent production proposal. Now that the policies and systems have become flexible, you can give it a try.

I just didn’t expect that two people would produce independently now, so we must discuss a result today.

Before the meeting started, Xie Tieli and Mr. Xie also rushed over from the Red Mansion crew, and gave Chen Shiping a reassuring look when they came in.

Chen Shiping instantly became more confident. The big bosses were here, so what did he have to worry about?

Factory director Hu Qiming gave a simple opening of the meeting.

"Now there are two films that need to be applied for independent production. Everyone has their opinions."

Everyone participating in the meeting glanced at Chen Shiping and Huangpu Keren, and they all had different opinions in their hearts. Most of them supported Huangpu Keren.

Because Huangpu Keren is an old man in the factory and has directed two films, so he has experience and friendships.

As for Chen Shiping, it is as blank as paper. The novel he wrote recently has become popular, but writing novels and producing are not the same concept.

There is another important reason for not being optimistic about Chen Shiping, that is, among the people attending the meeting, except for Mr. Xie and Xie Tieli, no one has friendship with him.

A leader who had a good relationship with Huangpu was the first to speak while smoking a cigarette: "I think it's better to let Huangpu do it. The old comrades have experience. Shi Ping has no relevant experience. Let's hone in for a few more years."

"I'm quite confident about this. I've been working in the factory for a few years."

Huangpu first laid out his qualifications, glanced at Chen Shiping, and then brought up his own work experience and said: "I have made two movies, so I am definitely better than a newcomer. An independent producer has to worry about the entire crew. It is difficult without work experience. "

After he finished speaking, everyone else nodded in agreement, and no one spoke for Chen Shiping. Mr. Xie and Xie Tieli had no intention of helping Chen Shiping at the moment.

Chen Shiping knew that he had to do it himself at this time. Mr. Xie and Xie Tieli would not speak for Chen Shiping at this time. That would not be a good idea.

Chen Shiping had to say it himself first. He sorted out his thoughts and said:

"Although I haven't been in the factory for a long time, I still have a strong learning ability. My ability in dramatization is obvious to everyone, and I recently adapted the script of Red Mansions with Mr. Xie. I also learned from Director Xie on the Red Mansions crew. I have a lot of production experience and am familiar with all the work of the crew. I would also like to thank Mr. Xie and Director Xie for their guidance.”

With Chen Shiping taking the lead, Mr. Xie and Xie Tieli could help speak, but they just smiled and nodded in approval.

People in the conference room noticed that Mr. Xie and Xie Tieli both wanted to support Chen Shiping. They didn't even take the initiative to speak out. They would wait and see the situation first.

Helping Huangpu was the most a favor, but annoying Mr. Xie and Xie Tieli was not worth the gain. In terms of qualifications, there were few in the factory who were better than them.

No one helped to speak, so Huangpu had no choice but to go up on his own. He looked at Chen Shiping and said, "But you have no directing experience and don't know how to shoot. How can you make a good movie?"

"I am a producer, not a director. Directing is the director's problem." Chen Shiping replied calmly.

Huangpu was choked and snorted and said: "I'm talking about your production experience! Do you understand the operation of the crew!"

Chen Shiping said truthfully: "I studied in the Red Mansion. If you don't believe me, just ask Mr. Xie and Director Xie. They all think I have a lot of talent in producing."

Huangpu choked again and subconsciously turned to look at Mr. Xie and Director Xie, but he couldn't ask directly.

Mr. Xie and Director Xie were silent. After a while, they nodded slightly, feeling helpless at Chen Shiping's shrewdness in climbing smoothly.

Huangpu is numb, are Mr. Xie and Director Xie so supportive?

"Then can you get investment? I have already got an investment of 300,000 yuan. The factory will support another 700,000 yuan. How much money can you get?!"

In desperation, Huangpu could only use money to argue the case. He didn't believe that Chen Shiping could raise more money than he did!

Chen Shiping smiled softly, looked at Huangpu who had no other options, and said, "I'm sorry, I don't need the factory's investment, and I can also generate income for the factory. I reported this to the factory director yesterday."

"You, you, you don't respect your seniors!"

"You don't take care of young comrades who want to make progress!"

"you you you you."

"What's wrong with me? I don't need a penny from the factory. I'm an independent producer. You can't even get investment, and you have to rely on the support of the factory. It's a good idea and a coincidence. You are taking advantage of the factory and the country. It’s so cheap! You are a capitalist.”

"Cough cough!"

Hu Qiming suddenly coughed loudly twice, interrupting Chen Shiping's words, for fear that he would raise the topic to another level.

Hu Qiming has now made a decision in his heart. Regardless of whether Chen Shiping has experience in production, he hopes that he can attract investment to reduce the burden on the factory. Huangpu, who was criticized again today, has nothing to say, that is talent!

Anyway, I will quit after a while, so I might as well sell a favor to Xie Tieli.

"I think I'll leave the matter of independent production to Shi Ping. If the studio comes to produce Xu Sanguan's Story of Selling Blood, they will have to spend another 800,000." Hu Qiming paused and looked at the others. Said: "Didn't you submit several projects before but couldn't do it because you didn't have money? Now you have money to do it."

After Hu Qiming finished speaking, the thoughts of everyone in the conference room changed. Chen Shiping could indeed make one more feature film without taking up the factory's funds, so that he would have a chance.

It is better to support Chen Shiping than to help Huangpu get a favor, which is a real benefit!

"I support the factory director's decision!"

"I also support it. Both Mr. Xie and Director Xie are optimistic about Xiao Chen, so it must be right!"

Huangpu looked at these twenty-five-year-olds angrily. What his colleagues have done in the past few years has been in vain!

It’s all Chen Shiping’s fault! Where did you come from?

Chen Shiping snorted and looked at Huangpu arrogantly, "It's about to become a market economy, and you don't even have money to fight with me!"

If you are not convinced, come out and challenge!

(End of this chapter)