The entertainment industry shouldn't be like this

Chapter 80 Sorry, We Are Still Too Weak

Many fans of the Huaguo Film Association know something about it.

Few people pay attention to the Film Classification Committee under the Film Association.

But in the industry, especially for producers and distributors, this is an institution that everyone is very familiar with.

It can be seen from the name that this is an institution responsible for formulating rating standards and rules for Huaguo movies, and at the same time rating movies specifically.

The Film Classification Committee has nine standing members, of which the official has one seat, each of the five major groups has one seat, and the remaining three seats are selected from the industry, and are generally rotated every three years.

Obviously, this is both being an athlete and a referee.

But everyone takes it for granted.

Generally speaking, the entire industry is led by the Big Five. They can best represent the interests of the industry, and naturally occupy an important position to speak.

Moreover, being able to have three rotating seats, compared to the complete monopoly of the five major Hollywood rating agencies, is considered a domestic feature.

Rotating seats are generally nominated by the film association from the industry to select convincing representatives, and then voted by the committee.

Dunhuang used to be the industry representative with the longest seat among the non-big five in the classification committee. Unfortunately, after Wang Chuanqi took over Dunhuang, he was pushed out.

Now that he is nominated again, it is no wonder that Lao Wang is ecstatic.

This is not just a matter of honor, but also a matter of real interests.

Although the standards and rules of the rating committee are clearly laid out, even for the Big Five, which have long held seats, many actions can only be sidelined.

However, when words are associated with film images, the judging criteria are not as clear as imagined.

In this case, as long as you hit the sidelines, the rating of a movie may be higher by one level, for example, from the general limit -18 level to the restricted level, which means millions or even tens of millions of yuan. loss.

It’s okay to say that a company like Dunhuang has some strength, but for independent films, this basically means it’s over.

Therefore, even if you get a seat, you can't be arbitrary, but as long as you can prevent others from playing around with you, this position is worth it.

Lao Wang yelled, "He wants to get back what he lost," and then flew to the headquarters of the Film Association in Shanghai.

……

As soon as Wang Chuanqi stepped into the location of the classification committee, he was enthusiastically praised.

"One of the biggest winners of the summer file is here!"

"It's already the fourth week of "Genius Gunner", and the market popularity is still at a high level. I'm really envious of us."

"The key is that the investment is small. Others say that you can make a lot of money with a small amount of money, but Dunhuang's money with a small amount of money is not ordinary money, but a big profit of ten times or even ten times!"

"I don't even know what to say, when can the film industry make such money?"

Facing the compliments surrounding him, Wang Chuanqi laughed at Yan Yan: "You all have forgotten the disastrous defeats in Dunhuang in the past few years. This year is just a little bit better luck and a gamble won."

"I heard that Dunhuang has just successfully raised a huge amount of money from overseas. I see, how high is the chance of Mr. Wang winning the bet in the future?" A short middle-aged man showed a bit of envy on his face.

When everyone heard this, they collectively showed envious expressions, and they praised it even more vigorously.

Wang Chuanqi took a look and found that he was someone he knew, the boss of Eastern Pictures, Hou Mai.

Dongfang Films is a second-tier film studio that has been developing rapidly in recent years, and it was also nominated as a candidate for the classification committee this time.

As for competitors, it is right to be neither yin nor yang.

However, his news is a little too well-informed.

Wang Chuanqi narrowed his eyes.

Although most of the time there are no secrets in the circle, but Dunhuang has just successfully raised funds in the front foot, and Houmai knows it in the back foot, which only shows that he keeps a close eye on Dunhuang.

Hou Mai continued to flatter with a smile: "It is expected that Dunhuang will return to the grading committee. With the background and a talented director like Wang Wei, and now that the ammunition is sufficient, Dunhuang will regain its previous momentum and even go further. It is just around the corner. gone."

The corner of Wang Chuanqi's mouth twitched into a sneer.

This method of provocation is a bit low-level.

"Mr. Hou is really good at joking. I don't have that much ambition and I don't have that much ability. Dunhuang is only a small company. It is enough to make a little money in the cracks of a big company."

Open your eyes and tell nonsense, who wouldn't?

……

On the other side not far away, there is also a small circle, watching this side.

The oldest judge from Tangyu Media stood behind him and asked, "Dunhuang is now eligible to enter the classification committee?"

The representative of CTV smiled slightly: "Since you have been nominated, you are qualified."

The agent of Pearl Pictures added: "Dunhuang still has connections in the Film Association. Director Wang Tingdong's previous connections are not for bragging."

"Hmph!" The first judge shook his head and said, "Those who can enter the classification committee should be industry representatives. Dunhuang's qualifications are enough, but the strength is far from enough."

"It should be said that it has gained momentum in recent years, but it's hard to say how much luck is involved." The representative of CTS took a look at Wang Chuanqi in the crowd and said with a smile.

The agent of Pearl Pictures also nodded slowly: "I think the members of the classification committee should be more careful. The two speakers in Dunhuang are young people under the age of 30. Who knows, the company will go bankrupt one day. You can’t let a bankrupt company become an industry representative.”

Several people looked at each other, and looked away tacitly.

Dunhuang once approached the momentum of the top five, and no one has forgotten it.

When it was declining, everyone tacitly kicked it out of the influential classification committee, which is enough to show fear.

Now it is just a little momentum, and some people are shouting for it. This kind of background makes people dare not take it lightly.

There is not even a need for too much discussion. When it is time to press, everyone has a tacit understanding.

Of course Wang Chuanqi didn't know about this.

While dealing with the flattery with ulterior motives, and the quiet inquiry at the same time, his face froze with laughter.

By the time of the official selection, his stiff smile had turned into a cold face.

Dunhuang was wiped out!
This time, a seat was vacated, and the nominees were Dunhuang Films and Eastern Films, both of which were the best in the second tier.

When Dunhuang joined the classification committee for the first time, Dongfang Films hadn’t even made a film yet. In terms of qualifications, it was at the crushing level;
In terms of strength, although the number of films made by Dunhuang in the past two years is far less than that of Dongfang Films, the quality is also crushing. "Peking Holiday" was the biggest dark horse last year; "Genius Gunner" is the biggest winner of this summer. One, it also set off a huge momentum of public opinion... At least it is evenly matched.

However, the official representative abstained as usual, and Dunhuang only got one of the remaining seven votes. Eastern Pictures rejected Dunhuang with a crushing advantage.

Wang Chuanqi's complexion was naturally very ugly.

Especially Hou Mai, who stepped on his shoulder, came over to comfort him with a smile: "Oh, Mr. Wang, I really didn't expect...it's all luck, but you don't have to be discouraged. With Dunhuang's current momentum, returning to the classification committee is a Sooner or later!"

Looking at his smiling face, Wang Chuanqi faded his cold face, and said with a half smile but not a smile: "That's really an auspicious promise!"

……

Come in good times, and come back in defeat.

When Wang Chuanqi returned to the Dunhuang headquarters in the capital, it was already late at night.

Wang Wei, who already knew the result, was waiting for him in the office.

They didn't talk about being suppressed, ridiculed, or comforted. The two stood side by side in front of the clear French windows that captured the brightly lit night scene, and stood quietly for a long time.

"I'm sorry, we are still too weak." Old Wang's voice without a trace of anger broke the silence.

Wang Wei looked at the illusory and flashy scene of the big city through the window, and said lightly: "There is nothing to be sorry for, choose to become stronger."

His tone seemed to be discussing what to have for breakfast tomorrow.

……

　Well, the scumbag author is still the same scumbag author, I don’t think there will be one tonight, I don’t dare to ask for votes, please scold me—too scumbag~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)