Huayu: Are you even sitting up straight? You're going to be the director?

Chapter 16 In this life, one should have a pure heart.
"You're not a young man anymore."

Tong Gang looked at Han Sanpin, frowned, and waved his hand, "Sit up straight before you speak, you're not being serious."

Han Sanpin then sat up straight.

Inside the room, people from several departments looked at each other in bewilderment.

They stared at Han Sanpin, somewhat bewildered.

It's just a script getting approved and a project being launched, right?
Is that really necessary?
Still refusing to yield an inch of land?
Did you even get the big boss and Director Tong from Optoelectronics to take it for you?

Everyone fell silent for a moment, their eyes all turning to the person in charge of the publicity department.

The middle-aged man's face was a little ugly. His gaze swept over Han Sanpin and then over Tong Gang.

He felt like he had been set up by the two of them.

Looking at Tong Gang, he doesn't seem angry at all.
However, with the eyes of several other departments fixed on him, he couldn't remain silent, since he was directly under the jurisdiction of both the General Manager and China Film Group.

He was held in a straitened position.

He coughed lightly twice and then pondered for a moment before speaking to the person in charge.

"I've already stated my opinion; I'm mostly in favor."
I just think there might be some risks involved in this script.

However, since President Han intends to use this film as an experiment in commercial cinematic exploration...

"Of course my department supports that; I can certainly grant that right."

He didn't want to get involved in this mess. They were family, and even if they were going to argue, it shouldn't be at this meeting.

Han Sanpin nodded, then glanced at the other departments again.

Seeing the wind hesitate, the other person smiled and said:
"Actually, it's mostly Chinese people who travel to Japan, so it doesn't have much impact on tourism to China, because there aren't many Japanese tourists each year."

As for foreign investment, that's none of our business. Even if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reservations, they can just offer some advice. I can give it the green light.”

The purpose is obvious.

I will not participate.

Do not intervene.

Goodbye to you.

Han Sanpin's stance, though independent of the others, is unnecessary to offend China Film Group.

Logically speaking, the approval process for many projects can be resolved simply by a few words from the China Film Group, the General Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and the Publicity Department.

This is quite a big deal.

It's a bit like a pocket formation.

There's really no need to be the first to stick your neck out.

There are too many things involved here. If one day he were to secretly sabotage him, it would be a loss that outweighs the gains.

The remaining one is now in a precarious position, once again becoming the focus of everyone's attention.

The only problem is that what he just said was too harsh, and he can't take it back.

This script might actually inflame public sentiment and could easily lead to 'risks'.

He didn't want to create trouble for himself.

They are willing to serve; they hesitated just now only to avoid the risks.

However, the intense gazes of the crowd almost burned him to ashes.

So, the contact person said helplessly.
"We will support China Film Group's film experiments, but we will definitely review the final version of the film."

Therefore, you need to do a good job of management, Mr. Han. As you know, we have veto power.

Han Sanpin agreed: "I understand. I will personally oversee the final cut."

A meeting usually only lasts about ten minutes.

However, the meeting continued, and everyone engaged in heated discussions.

"I have three thoughts on this script..."

First and foremost, it must be made a new stronghold for building spiritual civilization, a new tool for promoting core values, and a new channel for spreading positive energy.

Other departments also chimed in, offering their own perspectives.

"Regarding these three points, I believe we must unify our thinking, raise awareness, clarify tasks, strengthen responsibility, enhance leadership, meticulously organize joint efforts, ensure everyone fulfills their responsibilities, focus on key matters, and vigorously implement measures..."

The project proposals have all been finalized, but we still need to make some demands.

Soon after, everyone finally aligned the granularity.

Cafeteria food!

After dinner.

Everyone left.

At the entrance of the cafeteria, Tong Gang lit a cigarette, looked at Han Sanpin, and whispered.

"I did what I was asked to do."

"The rest is up to you to wish them good luck."

He patted Han Sanpin on the shoulder, "We've always gotten along well. You know I've always wanted to reform the film system."

Lowering entry barriers and simplifying project approval procedures are important, but you also need to know that things can sometimes be very difficult.

This script wasn't too excessive; it was just right. Plus, next year is the 70th anniversary, otherwise things wouldn't have been so relaxed.

"Thank you, Director Tong."

Han Sanpin nodded gratefully.

In reality, all that's left to do is pray for good fortune.

He had to rely on a young man for all of this, and Han Sanpin's smile turned bleak as he thought of this.

He admired the child.

The question that came out of this child's head was, "Isn't it good to be an eagle?"
This deeply moved Han Sanpin.

That's when he decided to protect this guy!
He is the helmsman of China Film Group and a guardian of the market.

But no director has ever said these things to him.

Those people have long been tamed by the rules of the art world.

They endorsed those concepts and wanted the foreign judges to approve and value them, but they lacked respect for the audience.

Han Sanpin wasn't ignorant; he understood it all too well.

But for the sake of the market, he had no choice but to let it go.

Good or bad, there will always be viewers.

Just like authors who write books, whether it's a good book or a bad book, there will always be people who read it, it's just a matter of how many.

But even if it's a small amount, if it's available for subscription with real money, isn't that still money?
Similarly, aren't those bad movies just a way to make money?

Han Sanpin had no choice.

Sometimes he can be very strong and can distinguish right from wrong.

However, even he sometimes has to rely on big directors; there's no other way, and no one else can do it either.

He was extremely excited when Ning Hao came along.

Visual arts are very different from other arts. They involve a very clear narrative of the gaze, which contains a lot of self-imposed influence.

In the current global art world, the power of artistic discourse...

To a large extent, it is a replica of the domestic art world dominated by art hegemons.
Both the market structure and valuation standards are defined by others.

This is called an art field.

How can we modify the structures of these domains if the challenging countries are not adapted to them?
It is difficult to compete with the visual arts of the entire country and with the status, norms, and practices of the United States in the art field.

At least for now, Han Sanpin doesn't know what to do.

Only exploration
This is how China has progressed in many fields over the years.

Development without distractions is the key.

The road is winding, but the future is bright.
In his view, the only possible breakthrough in the film industry is the market!

The blockbuster strategy serves this purpose.

Cao Zhong was very clever in this regard.

Han Sanpin was very supportive and appreciative, so it was only natural that he was moved.

Picking up his phone and looking at the message Wang Hongwei had sent, Han Sanpin was somewhat convinced.

"This young man is quick to learn!"

Han Sanpin was truly shocked to see that Cao Zhong had been cast in two roles.

……

Han Sanpin knew about these things.

Cao Zhong also knew.

In his dormitory, Cao Zhong was working on a contingency plan for future public relations campaigns.

He was well aware that the stronger his desire to tell the truth, the more interference and various factors he might encounter.

There's not much he can do.

Focus on what you can change, eliminate what you cannot change, get rid of distracting thoughts, clear your mind, and move forward.

In fact, there is only one solution to life: that is, to remain consistent.

Previously, Cao Zhong was a professionally trained actor but a novice director.

Even Cao Zhong in his previous life wasn't a famous director.

At most, I'm a little clearer in my mind, familiar with the camera, and able to replicate and recreate the script; my mind is full of images.

At this point, he was unaware that Han Sanpin had slammed his fist on the table to approve the project for him; he only knew one thing:
People, don't dwell on the past, just focus on the present and the future, and make this path work.

He wants to make "Nanjing Photo Studio" a complete success!
(End of this chapter)