The world begins with Hong Kong movies

Chapter 56 What sweet dreams are you having? (Please collect and read)

This is my second time visiting the Cinema City headquarters, and it’s obvious that Mai Jia and his team attach much more importance to it.

Except for Zeng Zhiwei who had already left, the other six people all came.

When they saw Wu Feng coming in, they all stood up enthusiastically.

"Wusheng, I wish you a happy New Year in advance, great luck, great wealth and great honor!"

The bald Mai Jia took the initiative to step forward and shake hands, his face full of sincerity, without any trace of acting.

Sure enough, faced with the temptation of money, the guys from Cinema City had a very good attitude.

Even a fool knows that if a movie wins an award at the American Film Festival, it will definitely sell for a good price.

Even Boss Lei stood up from his chair, but he didn't come over on his own initiative.

Wu Feng greeted each member of the Xinyicheng struggle team one by one, then smiled at Boss Lei and said, "Mr. Lei is full of energy. It seems that he is in a good mood recently!"

“Haha, not bad!”

Boss Lei's face was flushed with rosy glow. At this time, Cinema City was still enjoying the afterglow of its final glory.

The films produced by the company are always a hit in Hong Kong Island, and as the financial backer, Boss Lei is naturally happy.

"Lei Sheng, whatever you want to know, I know everything!"

After the pleasantries, Wu Feng casually sat on the sofa, looked at Boss Lei with a smile, and said bluntly: "It's almost New Year's Eve, everyone has to be busy, so stop talking nonsense!"

"That's straightforward, I like it!"

Boss Lei also meant this, and chuckled, "I want to know why the Silver City Agency suddenly sent a film to the American Film Festival?"

"Of course we have to sell it for money to maximize profits!"

Wu Feng said directly: "The results are pretty good. The two films sold a total of 1.5 million US dollars!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the breathing rhythm in the office noticeably slowed down.

This information was not disclosed in the newspaper, so it was still shocking to hear it suddenly.

At the current fixed exchange rate between the Hong Kong dollar and the US dollar, that is close to 12 million Hong Kong dollars.

How could everyone at Cinema City not be jealous when the copyright of a film that had already been released could be sold for so much money?
Even Boss Lei couldn't help showing surprise, and a little bit of excitement.

"Then how did you get chosen to attend the St.-St.-St.-St. Film Festival in the United States?"

He asked again, "It's really amazing that we still have a good chance of winning the prize!"

"Speaking of this, I feel that Hong Kong filmmakers are too closed-minded!"

Wu Feng said bluntly: "They are completely focused on the markets in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea. They seem to be naturally afraid of the film market in Europe and the United States and dare not even touch it!"

This was a very impolite remark. Not only did the members of Cinema City change their expressions, but even Boss Lei's face changed.

"Don't think I'm mocking Hong Kong filmmakers. I don't have the time for that!"

Wu Feng sneered and said, "In fact, many things cannot stand scrutiny!"

"The European and American markets are so huge. Even if Hong Kong films can't get into mainstream channels, aren't there other ways to get in?"

“There is no doubt that it is through the film festival channel that we enter the European and American markets!”

"Don't think that European and American film festivals are so high-end; they are also run as a business!"

"Takeshi, are you saying that if we just find the right European or American film festival, we can sell the film there?"

Wong Jing was the first to react, his face full of surprise and excitement.

"Of course!"

Wu Feng nodded and smiled, "Just like the Sundance Film Festival in the United States..." He repeated what he had said to Chairman Liao at the Yindu Organization.

In the past, the core members of Cinema City present would have definitely scolded him and accused him of talking nonsense.

But now, Wu Feng's speculation has come true, which means he has real foresight and real ability.

Not to mention others, even Boss Lei, who prides himself on being knowledgeable, listened with great interest and seemed to be lost in thought.

"Takeshi, according to you, then Cinema City's movies also have a chance to earn foreign dollars?"

Mai Jia said excitedly, "Cinema City's film library is quite large!"

Not only him, but all the core members of Cinema City were excited at this moment.

"Don't dream, comedies don't sell!"

Wu Feng immediately poured cold water on them, saying unhappily, "Comedy films have obvious regional restrictions. Unless Cinema City has a comedy superstar on Chaplin's level, you can only dream of selling comedy films to Europe and the United States!"

These words made the core members of Cinema City very embarrassed.

Cinema City’s films are mainly comedies.

"Then, is there nothing we can do?"

Mai Jia was still not giving up and tried to test the waters, "Like the 'Best Partner' series..."

"Don't even mention the 'Best Partner' series. If you dare send it to Europe or the US, the film companies there will sue you. Some things just don't make it clear!"

Wu Feng said with a smile, "On the contrary, films like 'The Wrong Car' and 'Why Me?' should have some market in Europe and the United States. If we choose the right film festival, selling the copyright will not be a problem!"

"Why?"

Mai Jia asked unhappily: "I admit that both films are good, but they are both art films!"

"Don't talk about whether it's an art film or not. I don't like that kind of talk!"

Wu Feng said directly: "The key is whether we can make European and American audiences empathize with us!"

"Isn't the story of 'The Wrong Car' a good one? At least there are similar groups in the United States. Just investigate it yourself and you'll find out!"

"As for 'Why Me?', it's a film that focuses on underprivileged groups. It would have garnered attention at any film festival around the world. Don't Europe and America have a movie like that?"

In fact, he thinks "Why Me and Forrest Gump" are the same type of films.

However, the narrative of "Forrest Gump" is more grand, and historical events are well integrated into the film.

In fact, this film exposes a rather disgusting thing that the United States did back then, but it has not been widely exposed.

However, "Why Me?" is mainly based on family affection.

Even so, if the promotion is done properly, it is not impossible to get an unimaginable box office. European and American theaters are very tolerant of such films and basically allow them to be screened for a long time.

Of course, Wu Feng would definitely not reveal this information to the guys at Cinema City.

Being able to tell some inside information about participating in European and American film festivals and also specifying two films is already quite a favor. More will require an exchange of interests.

In fact, he felt that the "Prison on Fire" series produced by Cinema City should also have a certain market in Europe and the United States, but he just didn't say it out loud.

At noon, Boss Lei treated Wu Feng to a delicious meal at a famous restaurant nearby.

This time, only the three bosses from Cinema City were there, and they were all in a very good mood.

Wu Feng pointed out another way for them to make money, and they earned US dollars. How could they not be happy?
After they had almost finished eating, the three Cinema City bosses tactfully left, and then Boss Lei asked directly, "Can Tsui Hark Studio's production of 'A Better Tomorrow' be sold in Europe and the United States?"

“There might still be some box office in the Chinese community!”

Wu Feng really wanted to say: What a sweet dream!

(End of this chapter)