Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 290 What is power?

[Young directors protest against new regulations and call for film freedom! ]

[Young directors blasted Beijing Film Studio, saying that the Beijing Film Studio model has ruined the future of Chinese films! ]

[Young director Zhang Yuan said that the Beijing Film Studio rejected his script many times.]

[The head of the French Film Fund said that it will support the creation of young Chinese directors! ]

[Venice and Rotterdam Film Support Fund said they will support more independent filmmakers in China! ]

【Young director Zhang Yuan was selected as one of the world's top 100 young artists. 】

A week after the new regulations came out, domestic public opinion began to have problems.

The current situation is not very good. After Zhang Yuan blasted Chen Shiping, he received support and support.

If someone learns this, Chen Shiping will become a big shot in the gold coin business.

If you curse Chen Shiping, you can get support funds from foreign film festivals. Will you curse him?
Those with stupid brains will definitely join in the scolding.

Why not explode gold coins if you can?

And it can also get support from European and American international film festivals!

Maybe you can win a prize!
In the past, people cursed the society, and now they curse Chen Shiping. Come to think of it, it is more cost-effective to curse Chen Shiping.

But there is really no one who dares to speak up. They don’t have the courage.

There is no turning back after you curse!
If you make a banned film, at most it will not be allowed to be released, but there will be a chance for it to be released in the future. But if you insult Chen Shiping, there may be no future.

However, this also made many people realize that Chinese films have really become Chen Shiping's world!

It makes me feel a little sad when I think about it!

The media really want to interview Chen Shiping now, but Chen Shiping doesn't have the time and doesn't want to deal with these things.

So the reporter ran over to find Zhang Yimou, but didn’t this guy also defect to the Beijing Film Studio?

Was he also suppressed by Chen Shiping?
Zhang Yimou is quite emo.

Don't say defection! My head hurts just hearing that word!
Looking at his resume, the word "defection" is written all over it!

First, he left Guangxi Film Studio and came to Xi'an Film Studio, then jumped back and forth between the three major European film festivals, and later joined Beijing Film Studio, and now he has left Beijing Film Studio again.

"Director Zhang! Why did you leave the Beijing Film Studio? You said before that you wanted to create better works. Were you also treated unfairly?"

Zhang Yimou immediately said in a serious tone, "Nonsense! I have not been treated unfairly in any way. Moreover, I am the first director in the mainland to receive a share of the directors' profits. During my time at the Beijing Film Studio, all my films were given the green light!"

"Why hasn't your Grandma's Bridge been shown to the public?"

"These are some problems with the plot. Director Chen reminded me of them before filming, but I just didn't take them seriously!"

"Rumors about Gong Li and Chen Shiping's relationship"

Zhang Yimou suddenly stared at the reporter and said, "Young man, you should think before you speak. This problem is much more serious!"

The reporter was a little excited. Does this mean something is going to happen?
Zhang Yimou stared at him and said, "Gong Li, Director Chen and I are all very good friends. Now Director Chen and I are also very good friends. The Beijing Film Studio also provided a lot of help for this new film."

After saying this, Zhang Yimou ignored the reporters and ran off to take pictures.

Jiang Wen said while smoking on the set: "You should have slapped him in the face!"

Zhang Yimou hummed and ignored him, but Zhang Weiping next to him wanted to go over and have a few words with the reporter.

But after thinking about it, I didn't dare. I still have to stay in this circle. I would rather criticize the bureau than Chen Shiping.

The bureau won't bother with him, but I can't say for sure about Chen Shiping.

Jiang Wen stood up, stretched, and said, "That Zhang Yuan is no good either. I'll go ask Chen Shiping if he should be put in a sack."

Zhang Yimou said speechlessly: "How old are you?!"

"Eight years old!"

Zhang Yimou gestured and said, "Is this fucking eight years old?"

"Hey, this line is good!" Jiang Wen ran over, took out a pen and paper and wrote it down.

Zhang Yimou was convinced and decided never to work with Jiang Wen again!
A typical troublemaker!

Public opinion was still fermenting, and Chen Shiping knew where the problem lay without having to think about it.

It would be strange if there was no one pushing for so much news to suddenly emerge.

Chen Shiping didn't feel anything when reading the news, but many of his friends called to express their concern.

Especially Jiang Wen, who said as soon as he called: "Be careful not to follow Wang Shuo's footsteps and flee to the United States."

Chen Shiping cursed angrily: "Get lost, can he compare with me?!"

"Okay, full of energy, hang up!"

Chen Shiping was also convinced. Jiang Wen had a rather unique way of thinking and was able to see the essence of a problem.

If this public opinion continues to ferment, there might even be a criticism conference in the film industry.

What Chen Shiping is holding in his hand smells so good!

Beijing Film Studio and Chunyu Investment are both so attractive!

These things must not be underestimated. Didn’t you see Qi Tongwei crying at the grave? It has become a black spot in his life.

Jokes are harmless at ordinary times, but they can kill you at critical moments!

However, Chen Shiping is not worried. The media dare not write about it now, let alone point the finger directly at Chen Shiping himself.

Chen Shiping dared to guarantee that when Zhang Yuan cursed someone, he was definitely not cursing the Beijing Film Studio but himself!
It’s just that the media won’t write it like this. Scolding the Beijing Film Studio is harmless, but scolding specific people is an “accusation”!

The media dare not say anything publicly about Chen Shiping, as that would have a huge impact!

But not daring now doesn't mean we won't dare to do so if things get worse.

Maybe in a few days there will be some amazing stories about foreign independent filmmakers published on Yilin.

But Chen Shiping is not stupid. He had long guessed that Zhang Yuan would have the support of a foreign film fund, so how could he not be on guard?

When Chen Shiping promoted the new regulations, he made it very clear to his superiors.

You won’t be able to see these things tomorrow!
Whoever dares to say that will be shut down!

This kind of public opinion is contrary to the current development of the entire film industry in China.

Mainland films have finally risen to prominence and have a strong influence in Asia. Are you here to sing a different tune?

The higher-ups are not stupid. Even if Chen Shiping is really the local tyrant in the film industry, they will keep him now!

Chen Shiping is not stupid. Just like when Chen Hong wanted to have a child, why did he have to wait until the Asian International Film Festival was over?

When no one can replace Chen Shiping, Chen Shiping will jump up and there will be no difficulty in getting ahead.

What's more, what Chen Shiping did was something that the higher-ups were very happy to see!

If we remove Chen Shiping, will the current film market become chaotic and return to its previous state?

After so many years of reform, we finally achieved results, but we ruined it ourselves?
Who dares to do such a stupid thing?

Even if the things Chen Shiping has in his hands now smell good, will they still smell good without Chen Shiping?
Besides, these things don’t belong to Chen Shiping personally, the more fragrant the better!

At night, Tao Huimin bit her chopsticks and asked with a smile: "How is the food tonight?"

Chen Shiping smiled and said, "It smells good. You must have made these ribs. I haven't eaten them for a long time."

"Then eat more." Tao Huimin picked up another piece of food for Chen Shiping, and then asked carefully, "Are you okay these days?"

"It's okay. I'm just a little busy. I have to shoot a reality show soon."

Tao Huimin was relieved when she saw that Chen Shiping didn't seem to be lying, and asked with a smile: "Have you got your recording equipment ready?"

"It's done." Chen Shiping took a bite of rice and said with a smile: "The props and photography department also made a balance auxiliary equipment, which is better than the track."

Tao Huimin asked in surprise: "Is it true?" "Yes, it is. Although it cannot fix the direction, it is really stable. The key is that it is low-cost and flexible and convenient."

Tao Huimin smiled and said, "My husband is awesome!"

Chen Shiping laughed out loud, thinking that this was life.

It’s better not to let the mess outside into this courtyard.

The next day, domestic media fell silent, and all reports about Zhang Yuan and the new regulations disappeared.

At the same time, domestic media were also "reminded" that anything related to Zhang Yuan should not be published in the newspapers.

It doesn't matter if you make a banned film, but you dare to brag and think you can show off by finding overseas funding, then let's see how capable you are!

At Zhang Yuan's home, he slept in and got up at noon, then ran out to buy some newspapers to read about his heroic deeds.

We are fighters!
But after seeing the newspaper, he was dumbfounded. Why was there no news about himself?

Something is wrong!

Zhang Yuan couldn't figure it out, so he called a media friend, but the friend didn't explain it very clearly, just saying that it would be difficult to interview him in the future.

Zhang Yuan was so angry that he cursed, and now he felt like a lonely fighter!
You are controlled people! You have no free will!

Pooh!
But this is not the end, Zhang Yuan’s movie was aborted.

No unit in the country assisted him in the filming.

Even the filming equipment could not be borrowed, let alone the filming location.

But the French Film Fund had a solution and managed to get him equipment from Hong Kong.

Independent filmmakers from Hong Kong have arrived with funds and equipment!
Zhang Yuan was very depressed. There was no place to shoot. Whenever he dared to start filming, someone would come to stop him.

I can’t stay in Beijing anymore!

Change place!
Zhang Yuan left, but Chen Shiping knew where he went.

In the director's office of the Beijing Film Studio, Mei Juan said with a smile: "The assistant cameraman in his crew just reported that he is in Tangshan."

"Just keep an eye on it. Once the camera is on, people will be allowed to pass. Illegal filming is not allowed!"

Chen Shiping didn't take this matter to heart.

He would love to see how much money the French Film Fund can offer for such waste.

Every time Zhang Yuan is caught starting filming, he should be fined, and the money from the French Film Fund should be used to generate income for local units.

Mei Juan was actually quite sad, because those guys used to call her "Sister Juan".

At the beginning, I also helped them with their film public relations at overseas film festivals and helped them find sellers.

I didn't expect that he would end up being such an ungrateful person.

Chen Shiping looked at her and said, "Don't think about it, just get busy."

"Well, I'm leaving now." Mei Juan ran back halfway and said embarrassedly, "I want to take a day off tomorrow."

Chen Shiping asked curiously, "What?"

"Let's go on a date." Mei Juan said a little shyly.

Chen Shiping smiled and asked, "Who is it? Call him over so I can check it for you."

"It's not done yet. I'll tell you when it's done."

"Okay, approved! Go back and talk to Han Lao San and ask him to submit a copy of the sponsor's offer this afternoon."

Mei Juan left with a smile, and Chen Shiping also started to deal with his work.

In the afternoon, Han Laosan came over to report on the sponsorship situation.

There are many companies that want to sponsor, including many foreign companies.

"Sony also wanted to sponsor and gave tens of millions?" Chen Shiping looked at Han Laosan curiously and asked.

"Twenty million!" Han Laosan said excitedly.

Chen Shiping joked, "It's not Japanese yen, I'm very stingy!"

"US dollars!" Han Laosan said speechlessly.

"That's not much. Even our mainland companies are not willing to spend as much."

Chen Shiping said disdainfully, "I haven't heard that several wineries are saying they will bid sky-high prices to win the CCTV bid this year."

Han Lao San smiled and said, "How can it be that much? It was only over 60 million last year."

"It will definitely exceed 300 million this year!" Chen Shiping said firmly.

CCTV’s total bidding amount last year exceeded 10 billion!

Mainland enterprises have plenty of money!

Han Laosan: “.” How could it be so outrageous? Who has too much money to afford it?
Chen Shiping waved his hand and said, "Tell Sony to increase the price to 40 million, otherwise I will give it to a mainland enterprise."

Han Laosan felt that he didn't need to pass on the message, as Sony would definitely not agree!
You have to be crazy to spend so much money!

Two days later, Chen Shiping received the highest bid from the company.

He didn't expect it to be Haier!

Haier has indeed been very popular in recent years. From the refrigerator smashing incident in 1985 to now, ten years later, Haier has become a first-class enterprise.

After the merger and reorganization, it has entered a diversified development path and launched a star-level service model.

The most important thing is that they are preparing to go abroad and create a brand!
This is the purpose of my active sponsorship this time!
If successful, it will save them a lot of energy and effort.

The offer is 300 million RMB! If successful, it will be a market worth 3 billion RMB or even 30 billion RMB!
Originally, Haier planned to establish a brand in developed countries first and then pretend to be a big brand in developing countries, but now it has changed its mind temporarily.

Fuck those developed countries, with such huge investments and fierce competition, they might as well take over the Asian market!

Chen Shiping supported it. We were all brothers and there was no need to talk about different things.

However, Chen Shiping was still envious. A company like Haier could carry out shareholding reform, but Chen Shiping would never have this opportunity in his life.

Whether it is China Film or Beijing Film Studio, the studio will always hold 100% of the shares.

Chen Shiping is just a worker.

Chen Shiping doesn’t want to continue to have trouble with sponsors, so Haier is Haier!
Support domestic products!
The only pity is that the sponsorship fee did not reach Chen Shiping’s ideal price. How could it be only 300 million?

What a pity!
But it’s already a great deal to have so much in the first season.

After all, no one knows what the effect will be after it is broadcast!
The price won’t be the same next year!

After Chen Shiping asked the factory to sign a contract with Haier, he began to prepare for the filming.

The guests did not refuse Chen Shiping's invitation, and some were very happy.

Such a good thing can still happen to me?!

The key point is that the appearance fee given by Chen Shiping is not low. The most expensive one was given to Wang Zuxian by Chen Shiping for eight million!
How much does she make from making a movie?
It only takes a little longer to shoot a variety show than a movie.

In the reality show preparation room, Chen Shiping looked at his assistant director and asked with a smile: "Xiao Ding, are you ready?"

Ding Sheng nodded and said, "We're ready! All preparations are complete."

Chen Shiping patted his shoulder and said, "I'm asking if you're ready. I'll only shoot three episodes, and the rest is up to you."

Ding Sheng nodded under great pressure. He didn't know why Chen Shiping liked him. He was just a commercial director!

But if you have this opportunity, you must seize it!

"Director, we're ready!"

"Then get ready to turn on the machine!"

(End of this chapter)