Huayu started as a substitute director

Chapter 324 The Audience Will Destroy You

When the leaders said that people could speak, there was a bit of silence at the table, and no one raised their hands for a moment.

Many people didn’t know what to say for a moment. They needed to digest the policies and signals just now.

And the level of this meeting is a bit high.

“It seems that the enthusiasm of the comrades is not high, so I will call on their names directly. Xiao Fang, you are a new generation film director and the chairman of Yutu. If you have anything to say about the industry, you can speak freely.” The leader set the tone and said casually.

Everyone turned their eyes to Fang Hong. It seemed that the leaders also noticed the principal's presence.

Fang Hong was not prepared for the moment. He originally wanted to pretend to be dead and just attend the meeting, but he didn't expect that the leader would call on him.

There was a microphone in front of him, and he started to speak: "Seeing the leaders' concern for the development of the film industry and the series of policies they have issued, I feel very excited. I think we filmmakers should work harder to go abroad and expand the influence of Chinese films internationally."

This is a topic that has been talked about for a long time, such as going abroad and enhancing international influence.

But who has the ability to go out, unless they are asked to make art films about suffering, which is questionable.

"Hehehe."

The leaders couldn't help but smile. This young man was a bit cunning. The leader said lightly, "It's a good thing to have this goal. The movies your company shot, My Love from the Stars, Big Shot, and Lucy are all very good. Make more movies of this kind."

These three TV series have gone abroad and created a sensation overseas, especially "My Love from the Star" which became a huge hit in Asia.

The Ming Dynasty costumes and high-end modern clothing inside are very nice.

"Big Shot" also won the Korean box office championship.

In fact, leaders don’t care about what ideas or ideologies you export. It’s okay without these things. What they care about is whether Chinese-language films and Chinese movies can have a market overseas.

"We are actually still in the exploration stage as to what foreign audiences like to watch," said Fang Hong.

"Have you discovered anything? Share your experience with us." The leaders were very interested in communicating with him.

Just because among so many film and television workers, only this one has made it out in the form of a commercial film, just like Zhang Yimou's "Hero", it has great significance.

But Lao Mouzi is not sustainable, and this young man is still promising.

Everyone on the scene was watching, with expressions that included indifference, envy, and dissatisfaction.

The ones who are unhappy are those who have grudges against each other.

"Right now, we are following the Hollywood model to make some movies with a strong and exciting plot, but it is difficult to make breakthroughs in visual technology," said Fang Hong.

In other words, there is no way to make breakthroughs in film technology.

"Well, this is also an issue we have always been concerned about, the film industry system, building a film industrialization, of course this requires the joint efforts of all filmmakers."

The leader still spoke in an official tone: "Your path is not bad. It provides a sense of excitement in the plot. It is worth learning for other filmmakers."

"We are still exploring, and this won't last long. It is still difficult for Chinese people to make breakthroughs overseas." Fang Hong was making excuses for himself.

Movies that are very exciting are bound to cause visual fatigue, just like Marvel later.

"Let's learn first and then make progress. We shouldn't be so pessimistic." The leader expressed encouragement.

The audience listened to the communication between the leaders and the principal, and couldn't help but envy this young man, as he had obviously made an appointment with the leaders.

Of course there is jealousy. The principal's position is more important, so their positions are less important.

It is really useful to make good movies and get high box office. For example, Wu Jing shocked the country with one of his movies, and then he rose to prominence and was always present at every meeting.

Is the movie really that good? Not really, it just had a high box office.

"Swish" someone suddenly raised his hand.

When everyone looked, it was Feng Pants, and the leader gestured to him.

"Dear leaders and colleagues, there are some things I have to say."

Feng Kuazi leaned forward and angrily shouted into the microphone: "They cut into the schedule, used tricks, engaged in malicious competition to rig the tickets, and fired blanks. All of these things violated the rules of the film industry. If people like this can be set as examples, then how sad it is for our film industry."

He really couldn't help it and had to give this kid a hard time for doing bad things to him, causing him to lose a lot of money.

He is still alive and kicking, and is jumping higher and higher. The more I think about it, the angrier I get.

The audience were all stunned. They were fine just now, but now they started to criticize. They all knew who he was criticizing.

But it’s not surprising. Who hasn’t been criticized?
You have criticized the audience, the Golden Horse Awards, the Golden Rooster Awards, the censorship, and the film industry: the audience will destroy you!

Fortunately, the movie he made was really good, otherwise it would have disappeared long ago, just like Zhang Weiping.

Moreover, it is common for people in the film and television industry to argue with each other.

Fang Hong and Chen Zhixi looked at each other, this was a desperate move.

"If the film industry is allowed to let someone do whatever he wants, everyone will follow suit and the situation will be in chaos." Fatty Yu couldn't help but chime in.

However, he spoke gently, considering his image.

Mr. Wang didn't say anything, he just endured it.

Fang Hong asked into the microphone: "I would like to ask, are you talking about me?"

The scene was quiet. Feng Pants and Fatty Yu were silent. Of course, they were talking about you. Who else could it be besides you?

"You guys acted recklessly, so you act like moral saints and accuse us, the newcomers, of acting recklessly. Then I have to say that we all learned from your predecessors. Your predecessors didn't think that they broke the rules, so why should we, the newcomers, think that we broke the rules? We are just following their example."

Fang Hong didn't give in and directly fought back.

What I mean is, he is bad, and what you seniors did in the past was even worse. You all used underhanded tactics and shady tricks.

And they were the first to break the rules.

The leaders did not stop it and watched with interest. The film and television screening system was not standardized and there were many loopholes that could be exploited.

Competition is also a good thing, it can promote progress.

"Our seniors taught you these things? What you learned is all this nonsense? It's meaningless." Feng Kuazi retorted again. "Hey, you're right, what you show people is a mess." Fang Hong retorted, not polite at all.

"you"

Feng Kuzi was so angry that he really wanted to slap him twice.

He lost from the beginning. He accuses others of being unclean, but how clean can he be?

"You're not old, and your tone is not young."

Mr. Wang couldn't help but said again, "Don't talk about other things. Today we are talking about your empty talk and malicious competition to cheat votes. Do you want to give an explanation?"

He brought the issue back to the film and television industry itself, and argued with the principal, but to no avail.

The two giants openly criticize the principal, which will be a good show to watch.

"The release of the film was my internal decision. The film had technical problems, so of course it had to be readjusted. Is that wrong?"

Fang Hong asked back, and continued: "There are so many films being withdrawn or rescheduled, but you are focusing on my film. Mr. Wang, please don't target me. I think you should thank me. If my film is released, can your "Exorcist" really earn 12 billion? I think this is questionable!"

Besides, isn’t it natural to stagger the release dates? If two blockbusters are released at the same time, it would be malicious competition, and I don’t think the leaders would want to see that.”

He first accused Mr. Wang of something wrong, then asked Mr. Wang to thank him, and then pulled out the leader.

What leaders want to see is prosperity. The two movies "Lost in Thailand" and "Exorcist" have grossed 12 billion yuan each, which is a landmark event in the prosperity of Chinese film.

Mr. Wang was speechless for a moment. It was indeed the case. He did not compete with them, which allowed their movie to get high box office.

But the truth is not like this, he died unjustly!
"As for the malicious ticket-swiping issue, that is ticket subsidy given by the online ticketing platform, which is a very normal business activity. Is there anything wrong with giving money to people to watch movies and let people develop a habit of watching movies? Yet you guys say it is malicious ticket-swiping." Fang Hong said aggrievedly.

Just now he said that everyone is equally dirty, but now he is clearing himself up.

Anyway, you are bad and he is good.

He looked ahead and said, "Director Zhang, which rule did I break?"

“It has some flaws, but overall it’s good.”

Zhang Hongsen was also speechless. You guys can argue if you want, but you have to drag him out to endorse the lesson.

However, he cannot be said to have completely followed the rules. He can only be said to have made some mistakes and stood in a neutral position, not helping anyone.

"Okay." Xiao Wang was very unwilling.

People have already cited the leadership of the management department to endorse it, what else can he say?

Feng Kuazi was also very indignant; Fatty Yu could do nothing about it.

There was a buzz of communication at the scene, with everyone asking what was going on. After all, many people didn't know the inside story.

The leader on the stage didn't say a word, just like watching a show.

"If you are angry with me, you can compete fairly on the movie set." Fang Hong said it in a nice way, which was actually a mockery.

"Don't be so arrogant. We will definitely get it back and beat you down." Feng Kuazi threatened.

After hearing this, Fang Hong and Chen Zhixi looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh, just like the Russians laughing at the country chickens at the negotiation table with contempt.

Seeing the two of them like this, Feng Pants, Mr. Xiao Wang, and Fatty Yu became even more damn angry and didn't take them seriously at all.

Other film and television bosses were also somewhat speechless. The principal was so respectful to his superiors, yet so arrogant to them.

"Okay, let's skip this matter and try not to cause internal friction." The leader spoke and the matter was over.

When it was time for others to speak, Jia Zhangke raised his hand and said, “I just listened to the policy, and also listened to the exchanges between leaders, colleagues and Mr. Fang.

I find it very sad that, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of commercial films, bombarded by too many shoddy films, and in an atmosphere that prioritizes entertainment, the Chinese screen is losing its intellectual power.

Films that only focus on commerciality and lack ideological content will only make people's spiritual lives poorer and make them lose their judgment of films."

"You raise a good question, and it's something we should pay attention to." The leader evaded the question.

These artists like to film suffering, which is something they don't want to see.

The leader then asked, "Xiao Fang, Director Jia mentioned you just now, what do you think?"

I was lying down watching it. Fang Hong didn't say that. He said, "As long as it's an art film with correct values, I think we should support it."

"I've seen Yutu shoot a lot of shoddy commercial films. Doesn't Yutu want to change this situation?" said Jia Zhangke.

"We are changing." said Chen Zhixi.

Don't discuss this kind of issue with him. This is an old problem. Those who make art films hope that the authorities and capital will pay attention to art and provide more resources.

Those who make commercial films hope that the authorities will relax regulations and allow them to do whatever they want.

The contradiction is irreconcilable!

The meeting ended quickly, with only the principal and the three men having a heated argument, while the others didn't say much.

Even Chen Daren, who always criticizes others when he is dissatisfied, seemed quite quiet.

Fang Hong had no grudge against this man, so there was no need for him to target Fang Hong. Fang Hong had only a few enemies from the beginning to the end, and that had never changed.

The Beijing circle is also divided into factions and is not a monolithic entity.

The meeting was over and everyone filed out of the multi-functional conference hall, carrying their belongings and notebooks.

When Fang Hong passed by Mr. Xiao Wang, Feng Kuazi, and Fatty Yu, the looks on both sides immediately became sharp, and they glared at him angrily.

Others don't get involved, that's their business.

"Xiao Fang, come here, I have something to talk to you about." Zhang Hongsen patted Fang Hong's shoulder.

(End of this chapter)