Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 317 Chen Cheng becomes the vice president of the Directors Association.

"Chen Cheng, come on, cheers."

"Director Han, let's have a drink too."

"President Huang, let's have a drink."

Yes.

I still wasn’t satisfied after drinking with Chen Cheng last night.

the next day.

Long Wu also invited Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin.

A celebration.

It seemed as if Long Wu had held a celebration party for "Cold War" in advance.

no way.

Even Long Wu, who had seen a lot of storms, was shocked by the box office of 8000 million in one day.

According to this trend.

Even if it flopped later, the box office would still be several hundred million.

But in fact, how could it possibly fail?

The next day, the chills continued from yesterday's fire.

Even Chen Cheng changed his tune at this moment, saying that the box office of Cold War would no longer be 10 to million, but might exceed billion.

This result can be said to be the best result achieved by Hong Kong in recent years.

Same result.

Even in the mainland, it is extremely enviable.

"Chen Cheng, when you come to Hong Kong next time, tell me my name anytime."

On the way back, Long Wu said to Chen Cheng.

……

It was impossible for Chen Cheng to mention Long Wu's name when he went to Hong Kong.

but.

crucial moment.

The name of Long Wu is quite effective.

"Chen Cheng, you are awesome! You can walk around Hong Kong freely from now on."

Han Sanping also said to Chen Cheng enviously at this time.

Long Wu's status in Hong Kong is just right.

With Long Wu's words, Chen Cheng can really walk sideways in Hong Kong.

"Yeah, I'm jealous."

President Huang Jianxin also said this.

but.

After finishing speaking, Han Sanping said, "By the way, Chen Cheng, your position must be promoted."

"What position?"

“A position in the Directors Guild.”

"Didn't you just mention it?"

"It was proposed not long ago, but your position as an executive committee member is no longer suitable for your current status."

"Then what am I, the president?"

Huang Jianzhang chuckled, "That's fine, if you want to be the president, I will step down immediately."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "You must be joking. How can I be the president?"

Huang Jianxin said seriously: "No kidding, Vice President."

Chen Cheng replied hesitantly: "President, it's not a good idea for me to be the vice president. Look at my age."

Han Sanping said: "Your age is also your advantage. Besides, who dares to use your age as an excuse now?"

Huang Jianxin added: "This is not just the opinion of the higher-ups, but also the opinion of most of the members of the association. Moreover, look at your current achievements. If we don't promote you, the public will have opinions, and other people in the association will also have opinions."

"This one……"

Chen Cheng felt a bit of a headache: "Okay, but can I just put my name on it? I really don't have time for the club's affairs."

"I know, you're such a busy man."

Seeing Chen Cheng agreed, Huang Jianxin also laughed and said, "Okay, let's have a meeting later and confirm it."

……

A few days later.

The Directors Guild held another membership meeting.

There are several items on the conference agenda.

But the most important thing is to nominate Chen Cheng as the vice president.

Everything went smoothly.

finally.

Chen Cheng was passed unanimously and became the vice president of the Directors Association.

night.

Chen Cheng invited everyone to dinner.

Although this vice president is just a figurehead.

Moreover, the Directors Guild is nominally a non-governmental organization and is not a big deal.

But he has a significant influence on the domestic film industry.

"Congratulations, congratulations to President Chen Cheng."

"Don't worry, I'm just the vice president. The president is still here. You call me the president, what do you think of me as the president?"

"It's okay. The vice president is also the president. I'm old, and I will retire in the future."

"Hahaha……"

All the members laughed.

In fact, the Directors Guild has different positions.

However, since it is not within the system, there is no superior-subordinate relationship as in the system.

Everyone holds a position because of his ability.

Everyone was convinced.

Such as Chen Cheng.

Many directors really admire Chen Cheng.

Some directors were busy seeking advice from Chen Cheng while eating.

"President Chen Cheng, what do you think of the future domestic film market?"

"I don't need to tell you this. Everyone has seen the market development now. In the future, I can only say that it will be even better."

"Chairman Chen Cheng, what do you think of other themes? For example, do you think there is a chance for mainland police and gangster films?"

"There are opportunities, not just for this subject, but for all future subjects, as long as the film is good, there will be opportunities."

"President, we have quite a few films, but we are not very confident. Do you have time to give us some guidance?"

"No problem, but I can only give you guidance on the direction. You have to figure out how to do it yourself."

Chen Cheng also spoke his mind without hesitation.

All the members returned with great satisfaction.

The banquet is over.

Huang Jianxin, Han Sanping, and Chen Cheng came to the president's office.

It's already 10 o'clock in the evening.

Chen Cheng looked at the time and said, "President, let's not drink tea. It's so late."

Huang Jianxin was not in a hurry, leisurely brewing tea: "It is a little late, but thinking of you who is so busy, I don't know where you will be tomorrow, so I'd better finish what I want to say to you today."

Chen Cheng was stunned for a moment, but then he said, "Ah, I knew that this position of vice president would definitely not be easy."

Han Sanping smiled and said, "I'm already a job owner, right?"

Chen Cheng said helplessly: "Ginger is always more experienced, I really fell for your trick."

of course.

Chen Cheng didn't think anything of it.

Although he said before he started that his position as vice president was just a figurehead.

but.

If there is something the club really needs him to do, he won't refuse.

After all.

Chen Cheng was able to achieve his own success because of the resources provided by the association and Han Sanping.

Whose resources are these?
This is neither Han Sanping’s nor Huang Jianxin’s.

of course.

Chen Cheng also knew it.

Huang Jianxin would not bother him with ordinary matters.

It must be something important that Huang Jianxin and his team are unable to handle for the time being.

"Come, Chairman Chen Cheng, have some tea."

Huang Jianxin brewed the tea and brought it to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng said, "Let's drink the tea later. As the vice president, I still want to listen to the president's instructions."

"What orders? Who dares to order you? I just want to discuss something with you."

Chen Cheng still didn't drink the tea.

Huang Jianxin was helpless and said, "It's not a big deal, it's just that we want to recruit more members."

Chen Cheng said: "It's not a big deal, just recruit more people."

The most important thing about the Directors Guild is its members.

Just recruit more, it’s not a big deal.

However, Huang Jianxin continued, "There is no problem with the mainland, but we are trying to attract directors from Hong Kong to join us."

“That’s a good idea.”

Chen Cheng was somewhat impressed by what Huang Jianxin said.

Yes.

There is not just one Directors Guild.

In fact, there are many directors' guilds.

For example, each region has its own directors association.

There is a Directors Guild in Hong Kong and also in mainland China.

However, the relationship here is not the same.

The Hong Kong Directors Association seems to be on the same level as the Directors Association in the Mainland.

But in fact, the Hong Kong Directors Association is just a regional directors association.

The Directors Association that Chen Cheng belongs to is at the national level.

In the past.

Regardless of whether it is a region or something else, Hong Kong also puts it at a very high level. But in reality.

Hong Kong belongs to the country.

In other words.

The Hong Kong Directors Association is also the directors association to which Chen Cheng belongs.

Since the Hong Kong Directors Association is a regional directors association.

Then.

It is normal to absorb regional associations into national associations.

But this is not an easy matter to handle.

After all, Hong Kong films have been developed for too long and are too well-known.

Even though the mainland market is so hot now.

But let’s talk about the director.

Still the directors from Hong Kong are more famous.

If you accept them into your association, the directors in Hong Kong will definitely not be happy about it.

"President, have you contacted Hong Kong?"

Chen Cheng has been in this circle for a long time, so he naturally knows the relationships involved.

When Chen Cheng was in the circle in the past, he was also suppressed by many people in the Hong Kong circle.

There was even a PK match later on.

It was not until Chen Cheng's reputation grew that he did not encounter too many obstacles in Hong Kong.

Now the association here wants to absorb directors from Hong Kong, which is very difficult.

“Some contact.”

Huang Jianxin said: "But it's quite difficult, those well-known directors basically don't have much interest in it."

"President, you don't think I can convince them if I go there."

Chen Cheng waved his hand: "I don't think it will work even if I go."

"I also know that this is difficult, but I have to give it a try. Moreover, this is the general trend. Although Hong Kong is relatively unique, it is part of the country. It is normal for him to join a national association. At the same time, this is also conducive to the stability of the entire society and culture."

"clear."

Chen Cheng nodded.

This kind of membership is not just as simple as membership.

Chen Cheng could understand this very well.

Although Hong Kong is unique, it is actually part of the country.

From this perspective, there’s actually nothing to it.

"Okay, I'll try."

Although Chen Cheng also felt that this kind of thing was too difficult.

But Chen Cheng is still willing to do things like this that are beneficial to the national team and the country.

……

After going back.

Chen Cheng thought about what Huang Jianxin said.

Then he called Chen Kexin.

Chen Cheng is familiar with many of the instructors in Hong Kong.

It is best to start with those people you are more familiar with.

At the same time, Chen Cheng also knew that Chen Kexin had been staying in the mainland in recent years.

The acceptance level in the mainland is higher than that in other countries.

Chen Kexin's willingness will be stronger.

just.

Chen Kexin received a call from Chen Cheng, and said he would think about it.

Chen Cheng did not ask Chen Kexin to express his opinion immediately.

this kind of thing.

Put yourself in his shoes. If Chen Cheng were a Hong Kong director, he might also consider this.

Then Chen Cheng also called Xu Ke.

Xu Ke was also very familiar with Chen Cheng.

At the same time, Chen Cheng also starred in Xu Ke's Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate, which was considered as helping Xu Ke at the time.

In addition, Xu Ke's nickname is Xu Old Monster. He has always had a strange temper in the circle and is not the same as other directors.

When Chen Cheng explained his intention to Xu Ke, Xu Ke said, "Forget it, I won't join."

Chen Cheng was stunned.

If you don’t want to add it, then don’t add it. It’s so direct.

However, Xu Ke also said directly: "It's not that I don't want to join your side, I haven't even joined the Directors Association in Hong Kong."

"..."

Ok.

Xu Ke is just weird like that.

People are not interested in such associations at all.

Chen Cheng had no way to deal with this.

The Directors Guild is not a mandatory association.

If you meet the standards, you can add more if you want.

If you don’t want to add it, you can also withdraw it.

This is relatively free to come and go.

Third, Chen Cheng called Chen Xiaodong.

Chen Cheng and Chen Xiaodong are very familiar with each other and have a good relationship.

At the same time, Chen Xiaodong has had more contact with the mainland in recent years.

In particular, he also served as the martial arts instructor for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

Chen Cheng felt that Chen Xiaodong should have a better chance of success.

So when Chen Cheng called, Chen Xiaodong immediately said, "I am interested. However, I am not well-known in the Hong Kong director circle, so it doesn't matter whether I join or not. In fact, if I am the first to come forward, I might really be scolded."

Chen Xiaodong is telling the truth.

Although Chen Xiaodong is a director, he is actually a martial arts instructor.

He is not an orthodox director.

Plus.

Chen Xiaodong's actual directorial works are not that good.

However, Chen Xiaodong gave Chen Cheng an idea: "Chen Cheng, don't you remember that a few years ago, Jin Daxia joined the national writers' association?"

"of course I remember."

"You see, the Directors Guild and the Writers Guild are the same. If you really want to recruit members from Hong Kong, you should start with the biggest one. As long as the biggest one sets an example, then the others will slowly follow."

"Xiaodong, thank you."

Chen Xiaodong's words suddenly enlightened Chen Cheng.

Yes.

Going to pull them one by one by yourself is not only extremely troublesome, but also inefficient.

But if the most influential person among them takes action, then everything will be easy.

……

Cheng Xi.

He kept repeating Cheng Xi's name in the corner of his mouth.

Yes.

The most influential Hong Kong director is Cheng Yi.

wrong.

Hong Kong is not just about directors, it also includes actors...even the entire circle.

The one with the greatest influence is also Cheng Xi.

but.

Facing Cheng Xi, it's not something that can be solved with just a phone call.

Although Chen Cheng had helped Cheng Xi and supported him before.

But these are small things.

Now Chen Cheng wants to persuade Cheng Xi to join the Directors Guild. If he really just makes a phone call to him, he would be an idiot.

Not only can't I make a phone call.

Even if I invite Cheng Xi personally, this is not a good time.

Chen Cheng must find a good opportunity.

to this end.

Chen Cheng set his sights on a movie, Rush Hour 4.

Yes.

Rush Hour 4 has not started filming yet.

It has been 07 years since Rush Hour 3 in 4.

Logically, Rush Hour 4 should come out.

But a pity.

Rush Hour 4 was always said to be planned, but it never happened.

Even in the year 2024 in the previous life, Rush Hour 4 did not appear.

There are many reasons for this.

Some said that one of the actors working with Cheng Xi, Chris Tucker, asked for too high a salary.

However, Chen Cheng watched the first three parts of Rush Hour.

Frankly speaking.

During rush hour, only 1 and 2 made a little money.

But Rush Hour 3 lost out.

That's how it is in the circle.

It's the same even in Hollywood.

Once a movie loses money, it will be difficult for you to see a sequel.

Needless to say.

The production cost of Rush Hour has always been high, with each of the three films costing more than $3 million.

A solid A-grade film.

If a Hollywood A-grade blockbuster loses money, that’s a huge loss.

Look at these carefully.

Then you understand why Rush Hour 4 was planned but never started filming.

(End of this chapter)