Huayu: Director started with art films

Chapter 226 236 [The first year of private film and television, Jia Jingwen took the initiative to sell herself]

After enjoying the service of Mother Earth, Li Yishu went to Beijing Film Studio early the next morning and met with representatives sent by Shandong Film Studio together with Qiu Fusheng.

In addition to Qiu Fusheng, several representatives from Beijing Film Studio and Shandong Film Studio also sent a copy of "Central Station" to Berlin.

There are not many opportunities to travel abroad at public expense these days, let alone to Berlin, Germany, so naturally everyone wants to go.

After seeing off Qiu Fusheng and others, when Li Yishu was about to go to the editing room, Han Sanping called and asked him to go to the office.

In Han Sanping's office.

As soon as he came in, Li Yishu saw that he was the only one in the room, and he casually said, "Third Uncle, are you looking for me?"

"Yishu, you're here, come and sit down."

Han Sanping smiled and asked Li Yishu to sit down. "Things about the film and television base have already been resolved. Now there are three local governments interested in cooperating."

"Which three places?"

Li Yishu raised his eyebrows. He just wanted to lure out the Hengdian Group, but he didn't expect three of them to pop up at once.

"One is the Hengdian Group in Jinhua. Although this group is a private enterprise, it is considered the collective asset of the villagers in Hengdian Town."

"The second one is Sichuan. They hope we can build the Chibi Film and Television Base there."

"The third one is in Huairou, Yanjing. They also hope to build a film and television base there."

In fact, there are more than these three places. There are many smart people in China nowadays. Han Sanping has announced that he wants to find a place to build the Three Kingdoms Red Cliff Film and Television Base. Anyone with a little vision knows the importance of this project.

But after careful selection, Han Sanping finally chose only these three places.

The geographical environment in Jinhua is very good. It is not only close to the Yangtze River, but also connected to several provinces. If a film and television base is built there, the Battle of Red Cliff can be filmed on the riverside.

The reason for Sichuan is purely because of its relationship with Han Sanping and Li Yishu, otherwise it would never be their turn. It's not because the environment is bad, but mainly because it's too far away.

Once a film and television base is built, it certainly cannot be used just once. It must be put into use later to allow more crews to move in. It's impossible for everyone to travel thousands of miles to Sichuan by train, right?
After it is built, it is very likely that no film crew will travel so far to shoot a movie.

The third one, Huairou, can also be considered a household with connections. The full name of Beijing Film Studio is Yanjing Film Studio, which is located in Yanjing. Such a large-scale production requires a separate film and television base to be built, so it must have connections.

After hearing these three, Li Yishu passed Sichuan first. It’s not that as a Sichuan native, he doesn’t support his hometown, but in today’s underdeveloped transportation, Sichuan province is still too remote.

If he wants to develop the film and television base and make it a treasure trove for him to generate endless income in the future, Sichuan and Shu are not very suitable at present. It will be more appropriate until the high-speed rail reaches a speed of two or three hundred kilometers per hour in the future.

Nowadays, a trip to Sichuan and Shu takes dozens of hours by green train. Which film crew is willing to travel that far?
"Then let's go to Hengdian and Huairou." Li Yishu thought about it, why must she choose between the two? She just chose both.

Han Sanping asked in surprise: "Choose two places?"

"Yes, but the filming base of Red Cliff of the Three Kingdoms is mainly in Hengdian."

Li Yishu looked at Han Sanping and said with a smile, "Uncle San, you have to help me with this. I want to build a few more film and television bases. Since Huairou is interested and so proactive, I guess the policies they offer will be very good, and I don't want to miss it."

The Huairou Film and Television Base in the future is considered one of the best film and television bases in the northern area. This place is mainly composed of Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings. "My Fair Princess", "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan", "The Mansion Gate" and other works were all filmed here.

Li Yishu worked here for several years in his previous life. The Huairou base has also been prosperous for decades, and the speed of making money is no worse than that of Hengdian Film and Television City. Many tourists who come to Yanjing for tourism will basically come to the Huairou Film and Television Base to play.

"This investment is not small. Do you have that much money?" Han Sanping could understand what Li Yishu meant, but building a film and television base would cost a lot of money.

Li Yishu smiled and said, "Don't worry about this, Third Uncle. I still have some on hand. And I'm not the only one. I will also get some Hong Kong and Taiwanese businessmen to cooperate with me."

There are too many favorable policies for Hong Kong and Taiwan businessmen these days. Li Yishu will naturally not be foolish enough to invest alone. He must bring some people in.

"Okay, I'll help you talk."

Han Sanping nodded, and suddenly he remembered something: "By the way, Yishu, doesn't your company want to make a TV series? I have good news for you."

"What good news?" Li Yishu had a guess in his mind.

"The higher-ups have recently been interested in separating production and broadcasting, and have begun discussing TV drama production licenses."

Han Sanping smiled and said, "The meaning is very clear. It means that private film and television companies are beginning to be allowed to participate in TV drama production. Although it is unlikely to be implemented for the time being, if I am right, as long as private film and television companies participate and drive the development of the industry, then the relevant clauses will be implemented soon."

The development of the domestic film and television industry is very complicated. Starting from the earliest co-productions with Hong Kong and Taiwan, there was no relevant document issued by the higher authorities at that time, nor was there an explicit ban, so major film studios began to cooperate with Hong Kong and Taiwan to make movies.

During this period, many domestic film investors also participated in the investment, but most of them were in a gray area.

Until last year, seeing that co-productions were very effective, the film industry was officially reformed at the beginning of this year, stipulating regulations, permits and restrictions related to co-productions.

The same is true for TV series, and compared to movies, TV series have always been produced and sold by major TV stations themselves, or the copyrights of some TV series have been purchased from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Mainland private film and television companies basically have no way to participate in the production.

However, when Han Sanping attended a meeting a few days ago, he more or less understood what the higher-ups meant, which was to allow the private companies below to participate in the production of TV dramas.

If the effect is good, then it will be natural for the higher authorities to introduce relevant regulations. If the problem is serious, then we will do what needs to be done.

Of course, it is unlikely to ban it. Now all walks of life are actively embracing the market. If we rely solely on major TV stations to produce TV dramas, how can we expect it to be successful? It is also not conducive to the healthy development of the market economy.

"Thank you, Uncle San. Your news comes at the right time."

Li Yishu's eyes flickered. It seemed that her company could start preparing a TV series.

"Haha, I knew you would be happy. If you need anything in the future, just tell me. Beijing Film Studio will fully support you."

Han Sanping paused and continued, "This year, state-owned enterprises in the Northeast have laid off a lot of employees, and many factories have gone bankrupt. I estimate that state-owned film studios will most likely decline in the future. From the film reform document at the beginning of this year, it can be seen that they want to completely marketize film and television. By then, the Beijing Film Studio may have to lay off employees. If your company develops in the future, you must help me absorb these laid-off workers."

Hmm? Li Yishu looked at Han Sanping with a little surprise. She didn't expect him to be so perceptive. But it was normal to think about it. Han Sanping was now the director of the Beijing Film Studio and had worked in Emei Film Studio for more than ten years. Naturally, he had a grasp of the changes in the market.

Especially after the southern tour last year, the decisive tone of comprehensively developing the market economy has emerged, and the thorough marketization of the film and television industry has become unstoppable. Han Sanping was able to become the chairman of China Film Corporation in the future, and his political awareness and acumen are definitely not comparable to ordinary people.

Li Yishu nodded and said, "No problem, Uncle San, I'll take as many as you have, except for the old ones of course."

Nowadays, talents in the domestic film and television industry are concentrated in film studios in various regions.

Those Beijing Film Studio employees who may be laid off or have little salary in the future are the talents of this era, so the more they have, the better.

Including those film directors, although their directing skills are a bit backward, they will definitely have no problem making TV series.

"I won't let you control me, old slicker."

Han Sanping waved his hand: "You sent "Central Station" to Berlin. When will "Nobody" be exhibited? Will it be in Cannes or Venice?"

"In March, we will send it to Cannes by then, but don't count on winning a big prize, Uncle San."

The idea of ​​"Nobody" is good, and the shooting and editing techniques are rare in this era. However, Li Yishu does not have much hope of winning the Cannes Palme d'Or, but a technical award is inevitable.

Han Sanping said, "That may not be the case. I think Nobody is shot very well, with its montage editing techniques and multiple narrative lines, which are extremely rare internationally. The most important thing is that your filming is not disorganized at all, but well-organized and told slowly."

Li Yishu laughed and said, "Then I'll take Third Uncle's advice. When Nobody goes to Cannes, you, the producer, must go with us."

"Don't worry, I will definitely go!"

Han Sanping vowed that this was the first film in his life that he produced and would participate in the three major European film festivals, so he must go there in person to experience the atmosphere of the European Film Festival.

Nortel.

Freshman acting class.

After the morning class ended, Jiang Qinqin and Xu Jinglei walked out of the classroom chatting and laughing, preparing to go to the cafeteria for dinner.

As soon as the two of them walked to the cafeteria door, they saw a familiar figure running towards them in a hurry.

The woman ran over breathlessly: "Qinqin, can you lend me some money?" "What's wrong, Jingwen? What happened?" Jiang Qinqin hurriedly asked Jia Jingwen, not understanding why the other party was so anxious to borrow money.

"I……"

Jia Jingwen bit her lips, looking very helpless. She wanted to say something but found it difficult to say it.

Seeing the other party's hesitation, Jiang Qinqin guessed that the other party might have something to hide, and also winked at Xu Jinglei, then walked forward and took her hand to the dormitory: "I don't have much on me, come with me to the dormitory to get it."

"Thank you, Qinqin." Jia Jingwen forced a smile.

"It's okay, we are all classmates."

The two soon arrived at the dormitory, and Jiang Qinqin took out two thousand yuan from her suitcase. This was the pocket money Li Yishu gave her when school started. Jiang Qinqin didn't need the money normally and was too lazy to deposit it in the bank, so she just kept it in the suitcase.

Jiang Qinqin asked: "Is this money enough?"

"Enough, enough."

Jia Jingwen took the money and said through gritted teeth: "Qinqin, I'm afraid I won't be able to pay you back in a short time."

"No rush, pay it back slowly."

"Thank you, Qinqin."

After expressing her gratitude, Jia Jingwen left in a hurry.

Watching Jia Jingwen leave, Jiang Qinqin was a little worried, but the other party obviously didn't want to say anything, so she didn't dare to ask too much.

When she went to the cafeteria again, Xu Jinglei asked about Jia Jingwen, and Jiang Qinqin didn't say much.

But who knew that after Jia Jingwen left, she was not seen until the afternoon class. Jiang Qinqin was very anxious, but she didn't have a cell phone and couldn't contact her.

Finally, after school in the afternoon, she still hadn't seen Jia Jingwen, so she ran to find Yu Feihong.

"Teacher Yu!"

In the office, Yu Feihong was still busy with tomorrow's class. When he saw Jiang Qinqin coming, he smiled and said, "Qinqin, you came just in time. Your brother Yishu just called and said he would pick you up to have dinner in Wangfujing later."

"Really?!" Jiang Qinqin's face lit up and she said, "Then you're not going, Sister Feihong?"

"I don't have time. I have to lead your class tomorrow morning."

Yu Feihong was very helpless. She had just become a teacher not long ago and many things had not been sorted out yet. In addition, there were quite a lot of new students in the acting department this year, so she couldn't take a break as a class teacher.

"Okay." Jiang Qinqin nodded, then she remembered the purpose of her visit and asked, "By the way, Sister Feihong, why didn't Jia Jingwen come to class this afternoon?"

"Oh, Jia Jingwen, she..."

Yu Feihong hesitated and said, "Her father is sick and has taken sick leave to go to Tianjin."

"That's it!"

Jiang Qinqin breathed a sigh of relief. She was quite worried about Jia Jingwen. She suddenly ran away at noon and was missing for the whole afternoon. It turned out that she went to Tianjin to visit her sick father.

Around six o'clock in the evening.

Wangfujing, Donglaishun Restaurant.

The steaming hot pot filled the hall with smoke.

Seeing the bland soup, Jiang Qinqin, who was having Yanjing shabu-shabu mutton hotpot for the first time, asked curiously, "Brother Yishu, why is Yanjing hotpot not spicy?"

"Hotpot in Yanjing is like this, the main focus is on tasting fresh!" Li Yishu said with a smile: "If you like spicy food, go to the seasoning area over there and get some chili peppers."

"Okay, I'll get it, do you want it?"

"Bring me some."

"Ok."

Not long after Jiang Qinqin walked over, her cell phone suddenly rang. She picked it up and saw it was an unfamiliar number.

After the call was connected, I found that it was Jia Jingwen calling.

"Qinqin, you...you have a good relationship with Director Li Yishu, right?"

"It's okay, what's wrong Jingwen?"

"Um... I want to ask, does Director Li's company sign people? Can I...can I sign a contract with Director Li's company?"

Hearing this, Jiang Qinqin frowned and hesitated, "Jingwen, did something happen to you?"

"Woooo..."

Jia Jingwen started crying, "My dad has lymphoma. It's not well treated in Tianjin. I'm afraid he has to go to Hong Kong. It costs... a lot of money. We don't have any money now."

Lymphoma cancer!!

Jiang Qinqin's heart skipped a beat: "Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, talk slowly..."

As Jia Jingwen cried, Jiang Qinqin immediately felt sorry for this girl who was only two years older than her. Not only did her father go bankrupt in business and owe a large sum of money, he suddenly fainted and was diagnosed with lymphoma.

It's really a leak in the house that happened to rain in the night.

"How can you go there..."

Li Yishu looked at the distraught Jiang Qinqin, frowned and asked, "What's wrong with you, Qinqin?"

"Yishu-ge..."

Jiang Qinqin's eyes were red as she said, "I feel uncomfortable. I have a classmate named Jia Jingwen. Her family..."

Jia Jingwen~~
Listening to Jiang Qinqin's words, Li Yishu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. He had heard about this person's experience to some extent.

She came to Beijing Film Academy from Taiwan to study, but dropped out after a few months of her freshman year. The main reason was that her family went bankrupt and her father was seriously ill. In order to pay off the debt and get his medical treatment, this girl seemed to be kept by a big boss from Taiwan.

Otherwise, he was just a newcomer, so why did he have such good resources in the following years?

I didn’t expect that now I want to sell myself into my own company.

That's right, it was selling herself. Jia Jingwen took the initiative to propose a 20-year contract, but the prerequisite was that she had to pay a sum of money for her father's medical treatment.

Although the amount of money was not made clear, considering the fact that they were willing to sell themselves for 20 years, it should be a considerable sum.

Li Yishu doesn't know much about lymphoma, but treating cancer is definitely not cheap, and it may even be a long-term expense.

Including debt repayment and medical treatment, it is estimated to be tens of millions~~
But considering the 20 years since the signing, it is worth it.

Regardless of whether Jia Jingwen became famous because of someone's support, at least she became famous.

Zhao Min in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", Wu Zetian in "The Empress of China", including Xiaohong in the early "The Flying Dagger of Xiao Li", and Nian Nujiao in "The Emperor of Han Dynasty" are all classic characters and are well-known to the public.

She is not like Da Tiantian, who has starred in so many blockbuster movies but the audiences have a hard time remembering the roles she has played. Chun Chun cannot become popular no matter how much she is promoted.

　Thank you all for your monthly tickets in July, but now it’s the first day of August, so I’d like to ask for another wave of monthly tickets.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)