Chapter 213 The Times Create Heroes
The symposium was full of industry insiders, and they were very clear about the gap between domestic movies and Hollywood blockbusters.
This incident caused great controversy, and all parties argued endlessly for their interests.
The theater insists on causing Hollywood blockbusters. They ignore the life and death of the film factory. With Hollywood blockbusters, there will be box offices. They can get more money so that the theater can survive.
Otherwise, there will be fewer and fewer audiences, and there will be no one in the cinema, so you will have to close down.
In fact, the suggestion of introducing foreign blockbusters by using the accounting method was proposed by the theater and received support from the General Administration.
However, this was a huge blow to the film studio.
Why do audiences lose interest in domestic movies?
One is the booming development of the TV industry, which has seized movie audiences. Why do you have to spend money to watch movies in the theater when you can watch TV for free at home? Domestic movies are not good to watch.
There is also the inflow of videotapes that allowed Chinese people to see foreign blockbusters, and they were even less interested in watching domestic movies.
Therefore, the fundamental reason is that the quality of domestic movies is not high, the content is serious, there are no big scenes, and it is not exciting enough.
In a word, domestic movies are out of touch with this era.
This is a problem left over from the planned economy. At that time, the state guided filming, and did not pay attention to the market or the audience's preferences. They were all promotional films and art films, which made the market die.
Now the audience has broadened their horizons and has higher pursuits, so they will no longer buy it.
When the film industry in China has to be reformed, otherwise it will be a dead end. However, major film factories still want to continue to struggle and do not want to confront Hollywood blockbusters so quickly.
They strongly oppose the introduction of Hollywood blockbusters. Once the audience is used to watching exciting blockbusters, no one will care about domestic movies.
Competition sounds good, but what kind of competition can it be used for?
The investment in Hollywood blockbusters is tens of millions of dollars, and the cost of domestic movies is only a few million yuan. There is no money, no technology, and no talent. The gap between the two is too big and they are not a heavyweight contestant at all.
Many leaders of film factories are pessimistic, believing that the introduction of Hollywood blockbusters may lead to the demise of domestic films.
Experts and scholars in the film industry are divided into two schools.
All the people firmly resist Hollywood blockbusters and safeguard domestic movies. They criticize Hollywood blockbusters for promoting American supremacy, which will have a negative impact on the thoughts of domestic audiences.
Another faction advocates opening up to the outside world, insisting that only by introducing Hollywood blockbusters can the Chinese film market be activated.
With the attraction of Hollywood blockbusters, audiences enter theaters, box office rises, and market booms, and more funds will enter the film industry. With capital investment and learning advanced foreign technology, only by competing with Hollywood movies.
This is a virtuous cycle.
However, in this process, foreign film chambers earn a lot of money from the country.
This year is a key year for the Chinese film industry.
The General Administration has made up its mind to reform, and it is a foregone conclusion to introduce Hollywood blockbusters.
Faced with the fierce coming of Hollywood blockbusters, can domestic movies resist such offensives? Who will stand up to snipe Hollywood blockbusters and who will become a hero in the Chinese film industry?
Major film factories are preparing to spend funds to carefully produce films and confront Hollywood blockbusters head-on.
Although the filmmakers at this time were pessimistic, they had a rare momentum. Even if they might fail in the end, they still had to take a try, which was related to the dignity of the film industry.
Lin Zixuan left the symposium and returned to Haomeng Company, conveying the spirit of the meeting.
The theme is how to resist the arrival of Hollywood blockbusters.
"Brother Feng, the times create heroes. This is a great opportunity for you to become famous in one battle." Lin Zixuan encouraged, "I guess this year is just a test. The first Hollywood blockbuster will not be introduced until the second half of the year. It just coincides with our film. Whether it succeeds or fails depends on this time."
In fact, it is not difficult to avoid Hollywood blockbusters, just adjust the schedule, but Lin Zixuan thinks it can give it a try.
This is the first movie of Good Dream Company. It encountered the first battle to maintain the dignity of domestic movies. This opportunity is so rare.
"If you say that, I'm under great pressure. I can make Hollywood blockbusters with 10 million US dollars." Feng Xiaogang joked, "Since I don't have that much money, I can only work hard elsewhere."
"Then let's think about it again. The plot should be close to life and resonate with the audience. It should not be too vulgar. It should be accompanied by some sentiment and find a few more famous actors to make guest appearances. The old artists and audiences at the Beijing Film Studio are familiar with them. If they let them show their faces, there will definitely be a show." Lin Zixuan suggested, "We will give up and have an all-star lineup."
"Party A and Party B" is a movie full of Beijing flavor. It tells the stories of small characters, both amusing and warm.
It took Guyu to June to come back from Cannes. The filming cycle of the movie is estimated to take about five months, and it will be released in December, and it will be screened until the Spring Festival.
Lin Zixuan is preparing to create the concept of New Year's films, celebrate the New Year with all the stars and spend the festival together.
"This idea is good, and we must also pay attention to publicity. The old seniors of Beijing Film Studio started out as a war film. There is a scene of underground party and Japanese in the script. Let them act. This is all memories." Feng Xiaogang calculated.
Feng Xiaogang was a little excited, it was a good opportunity for him.
If "Party A and Party B" can be released at the same time as a Hollywood blockbuster, he will become famous if he wins, and even if he loses, he will not lose much. This is just his first movie.
As long as he doesn't lose too badly, he can gain a foothold in the film director industry.
Thinking about the box office results achieved by "The Stubborn Lord", Feng Xiaogang is very confident.
Ge You was not famous at that time, and now Ge You is already a household name in China. Whether it is an investment or an actor, he is stronger than before. He has no reason to fail.
Thinking of this, his heart was full of enthusiasm.
At this time, major film studios were also making careful preparations. They felt that they were the main force in resisting Hollywood blockbusters and did not pay attention to the private film and television companies that had been established shortly.
From 1993 to now, private film and television companies still focus on making TV series and producing advertisements, and rarely involve movies.
The threshold for making movies is high and more professional talents are required. Generally, private film and television companies do not meet this condition.
Moreover, the domestic film market is sluggish and the investment risk is too high, so it is easier to make money by filming TV series.
Lin Zixuan and Feng Xiaogang just said this when they were chatting in private. A private film and television company wanted to snipe Hollywood blockbusters, and if it was spread, it would be laughed at.
However, no matter who stipulates that small people cannot have dreams, they are also likely to become heroes as newcomers in the film industry. (To be continued.)8
Chapter completed!