Hollywood Hunter

During Simon's last trip to China, he arranged an exchange and study program for the students of the Beijing Film Academy of Chinese Opera. He had the idea of ​​helping Chinese films, and he also had the selfish desire to accumulate localized talents for the Jinshu Department.

At a deeper level, there are considerations to guide the development direction of Chinese films.

Speaking of Chinese films in the 1990s, those who are familiar with this field can often think of one word: the sixth generation.

According to the official definition, because they grew up in the turbulent era when Chinese society was rapidly changing in all aspects of politics, economy, culture, etc., the typical characteristics of the sixth generation filmmakers are "rebellion and reflection". Most of their works focus on realistic themes and pay attention to historical transformation During this period, all social classes in China were confused and at a loss.

This statement is not wrong.

However, in Simon's personal opinion, the reason why the sixth generation of Chinese filmmakers are like this is largely due to the guidance of capital.

During the same period, as China gradually opened up, countries around the world inevitably want to know more about all aspects of this country, and movies are undoubtedly an important display window. Because of the demand, capital followed closely, thus creating most of the sixth-generation directors, including many fifth-generation directors. Most of the funding sources for filming are foreign capital.

Then there is another problem, which was once criticized by the sixth generation and many fifth generations.

Why do these directors always film to show China's backwardness and dark side, instead of filming the country's overall rapid development and prosperity?

In fact, it is capital demand.

It’s not that foreigners like to watch these, but that similar themes are easier to win awards at various foreign film festivals. Chinese films that are already niche can only attract the attention of Western public opinion if they win awards at film festivals. Then attract the audience to the theater, earn box office, and realize profits.

A Chinese film whose equivalent cost is only hundreds of thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars can be sold in Western countries, and if you are lucky, you can earn millions of dollars.

very profitable.

This is the root cause.

Lacking profit-driven, Western film capital will deliberately subsidize and shoot all kinds of so-called films that smear China when they are full. It is the government's business to control public opinion, not the obligation of capital.

So, here comes the question again, how to get the award?

Western film festivals, more precisely, European film festivals are basically literary and artistic, and they are more inclined to various "rebellious and reflective" works, so they are definitely not aimed at anyone. The backwardness and darkness of all countries in the world are gathered together. Then again, the needs of these film festivals coincide with the characteristics of the sixth generation.

The most solid evidence to support this argument is the development of Chinese films that were pushed back ten years on the timeline.

The node is "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the original time and space in 2000.

Due to the great success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" overseas, capital began to shift, and a series of Chinese blockbusters such as "Hero", "The Promise", and "The Banquet" were born in the following years, most of which were aimed at overseas markets. With the participation of Western film capital.

At the same time, during this period, due to changes in audience demand caused by Hollywood blockbusters attacking cities around the world, the literary and artistic film market has shrunk sharply, and the sixth generation of Chinese filmmakers has also declined. Only a few can barely support it.

All in all, if a group of people in this exchange and study program can come out, they can be regarded as the sixth generation of China.

Simon's goal is to use the capital signs of Daenerys Entertainment and even the Westeros system to promote the creation of a group of sixth generations that Simon himself prefers to see.

Inside the study of Southampton Manor House.

Simon carefully read the detailed information of all 30 people. These are not the kind of resumes full of flowers on the surface, but Chen Qing is personally responsible for making personal information that truly reflects everyone's ability background.

30 people, according to the original plan, half favor, half talent.

As for favors, Simon just skimmed them. In the future, it will be Chen Qing and Jin Shu's job to maintain these contacts. Daenerys Entertainment will try to make these people finish the gold plating comfortably. Of course, if some of them are motivated, Simon is also happy to hear it.

In addition, the key 15 people, two of which were personally selected by Simon.

Both of them are from the director department of Beijing Film Academy. Since they were selected by Simon, they are naturally the ones they were quite familiar with.

The first one is a former Mongolian director with the initials of Wu. This year, he is a junior at Beijing Film Academy and nicknamed Wu Er San.

Five Two Three is one of the most successful directors of commercial films in China. He graduated from Beijing Film Academy in the 1990s. It was not until 2010 that Yuan Shikong was able to shoot his first film "Sword and Sword Laugh". Films such as "The Secret Art" have reached the peak all the way. Although the output is not much, each box office is very popular and brings huge profits to investors. This is the most rare thing.

In addition, the biggest feature of the May 23 movie is its excellent art skills. Because I have studied art, many scenes in the other party's movies can be directly used as wallpapers.

When Simon was reading the information of the other party, he also accidentally discovered that this Zack Schneider, who is still dormant in Hollywood at this time, has many similarities. They both came from majors and have excellent art skills. Commercials and MVs can be said to be late bloomers. The first films were all low-cost, and then became a blockbuster.

It is now 1997, and Zach Schneider, who is already in his early thirties, does not know where he is. Now that he thought of it, Simon casually wrote it down in the memo.

Take the time to look for it, as another candidate for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Compared with 523, who has been very stable every step since his debut, Zach Schneider's later stage

The road to Hollywood can be described as twists and turns, but his ability is beyond doubt, the key is to use it well.

The second person personally selected by Simon has just completed his senior year this year. His surname is Xu. According to his debut time, he was also considered a late bloomer. He graduated from university in 1997 and did not shoot his first movie "Traces of Japanese Bandits" until 2011. , also became famous in one fell swoop, and subsequently released works such as "The Arrowman Liu Baiyuan" and "Master".

This director, who is not considered a commercial film, was chosen by Simon because of his own style.

In the century-old film history, there are very few filmmakers who can tell who is so-and-so's work after being watched, but Xu has succeeded in doing this, even if there is controversy, even if many people insist that they don't like it, even in the film There are always all kinds of bad tastes that the audience loves to see but are criticized by the media, but it does not prevent the other party from developing a unique film style that is completely their own.

The reason why you can't be called a master is that what you lack is only tempering and accumulation.

From the jerky "Traces of the Japanese Pirates" to the gradually mature and cutting-edge "Master", it is also a step by step.

According to their development potential, Simon's arrangement for the two can be described as careful.

Wu Ersan will be assigned to Australia to serve as the assistant director of Peter Jackson, who is preparing for the "Lord of the Rings" series, so as to familiarize himself with the detailed operation process of the Hollywood film industry and train towards the direction of commercial blockbuster directors.

Xu will be sent to Ang Lee. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is about to be released, and Ang Lee is already preparing for the new film "Ice Storm" that was shelved by Simon. Ang Lee is very good at shooting people. This was a big shortcoming of Xu. Besides, while learning film techniques on the spot, Simon hopes that Xu can be subtly influenced by Ang Lee's film style. The kung fu craze can last for a few years. Xu The unique display style of Chinese Kung Fu is also very hopeful to have an impact on Hollywood in the future.

As for other people, they are also given very rare practical positions, and how much they can learn in the end depends entirely on themselves.

Simon will never ignore them. After all, they are all cultivated as the direct descendants of Jinshu, and they are selected from the best. Wu and Xu only have some advantages in their previous lives. Others who do not have such advantages will not be sure about their future achievements. lower than two people.

After dealing with this matter, it didn't take long to continue other work. Girl A came in to remind that in Manhattan, Irene Lauder was making a fuss and wanted to see Simon.

Different from other women, Irene is the most delicate one after pregnancy. After all, she is the eldest lady, and it is the first time. Besides, she has no status. The doctor told privately that the girls are showing signs of prenatal depression. Simon also tried his best to accommodate. Thinking that if it really doesn't work in the future, it's okay to separate, but the children must belong to themselves.

Looking at the time, it was already past 11 o'clock, and we took the helicopter back to Manhattan, just in time to have lunch together, so we went to say goodbye to Grace.

Grace had no objection, but Bryce was a little bit weird.

Simon didn't be polite any more, he directly pressed Bryce on the bed and pumped a few fifty cents, didn't have much energy, directly beat the woman's tears, and then walked away.

manhattan.

Back in the United States, Chen Qing immediately threw herself into her endless work. She didn't have so much time, so she could only let Princess Xu who followed her move freely.

Heaven.

It was basically the same as what I had imagined, and Princess Xu was no exception.

In fact, Princess Xu has seen some of the world. She was also born in a big courtyard. In 1992, she was sent to Singapore to participate in cultural exchanges just after graduating from Beijing Film Academy.

However, the experience of that cultural exchange cannot be compared with this time in any way.

Not to mention what I saw and heard in China before, I came to the United States by private plane, lived in a single-family mansion on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, had a special driver for travel, and was randomly thrown a credit card. In just three days, more than 10,000 U.S. dollars was swiped, but Chen Qing didn't respond as if she spent a dime.

This kind of life is simply the dream of Princess Xu.

And so until Saturday 19 July.

For the first time in the evening, she was taken out by Chen Qing to participate in a social event, which is said to be in the financial circle. Although Princess Xu didn't know much about it, she listened to Chen Qing's random introduction of guests and 'Goldman Sachs' and 'Morgan' at the reception. , 'Citigroup' and other related titles, even if the whole process can only be used as a vase, after the reception is over, there is still a feeling of unfinished business.

Because I understand that that is the top circle of the world pyramid. I, a young actor from China, could be greeted politely by those big shots, which was unthinkable in the past.

After the reception was over, I made up my mind again.

Stay anyway this time.

After leaving the reception at ten o'clock, she returned to her residence in the Upper West District. With the help of the maid, she took off the expensive dress, removed her make-up, and changed into a home nightgown. Princess Xu came to a living room on the second floor of the villa. Qing was already here, she also changed her dress, and was dressed at home, leaning on the sofa while flipping through a document while explaining something to the waitress next to her in English.

The summer weather is getting hotter and hotter, Lin Su no longer lives here, but moved to another manor in Greenwich, not only for summer escape, but also for keeping secrets.

Princess Xu walked over lightly, and sat down next to Chen Qing. After she finished speaking, the maid left, and Princess Xu got closer again, feeling a small hand on her waist naturally, pretending to be embarrassed. Twisted, turned sideways and said: "Sister, didn't you say a few days ago, when can we see your boss?"

Chen Qing glanced at her from the corner of her eye: "Have you guessed who the boss is?"

"Of course, I'm not stupid."

O Simon Westeros!

The richest person in the world, moreover, is not ordinary rich, in the true sense, he can be as rich as a country.

Chen Qing heard the words: "Then you should know that the boss is not so easy to see. I haven't seen him in the past few days."

Princess Xu showed a surprised expression: "Then what should I do?"

Chen Qing turned her head and glanced at her, bent her mouth, moved her little hand around Princess Xu's waist, pulled her over, kissed her red lips that were plumper than her own, and said: "Why don't you follow me?" It's okay, I can't wrong you."

Princess Xu has fully adapted to Chen Qing's lace tendencies recently, she concealed the disappointment in her eyes, and smiled as naturally as she could with a pair of dimples: "Okay."

After all, it is easy to guess the relationship between Chen Qing and a certain important person, and the woman in front of her is her biggest reliance at this time, Princess Xu does not want to make Chen Qing feel unhappy or afraid.

Chen Qing sized her up again, and suddenly came up with a prank idea, and pushed Princess Xu to stand up: "Well, next time you see the boss, try pretending to be me."

Princess Xu stood up and heard what Chen Qing who was still sitting on the sofa said. She blinked her eyes before realizing it, and said hesitantly, "How can this be done?"

"Why not, it's just a joke." Chen Qing became more interested, and simply called a waitress, pointed at her and said, "Come on, do as I say, treat Lily as the boss, try it." Jump over, be a little bit, um, just say 'boss, I miss you so much'."

Upon hearing this, Princess Xu looked at Lily Favel at the door. The waitress who had been with Chen Qing the longest had no choice but to pretend that she was a plastic model in a clothing store and stand there obediently.

Chen Qing urged: "Hurry up, it's enough to imitate my voice as much as possible, Xiaoqing, don't blame me for not reminding you, this is the best way for you to attract the boss's attention in a short time, there are many women around the boss, if you can't Get him interested in you right away, and maybe he'll be forgotten in a second."

When Princess Xu heard what Chen Qing said, she couldn't help being moved. She glanced at Lily Favel again, faced Chen Qing's repeated urging, and finally walked over, trying to imitate Chen Qing's accent: "Boss, I miss you so much."

Chen Qing watched from the side and shook her head: "No, no, aren't you an actor? I've never seen such a bad actor. I'm going to pounce on her, hug her, act like a baby, and do it again."

Princess Xu had to follow suit.

After all, it was Beiying's graduation, repeated several times, during which Chen Qing also made a demonstration in person with great interest, and quickly learned it well, and then looked forward to meeting a certain important person as soon as possible.