I didn't want to be an actor

In Shen Liang's opinion, a so-called film and television production company is one that produces six or seven cool films with a score of about 7 points per year...

This kind of cool film does not need to pursue art, but all types and styles exist, and all kinds of themes are available, and all kinds of hot spots are used. What stands out is that the lower limit is qualified, the quantity is large and sufficient, and there is always one that can satisfy you.

Then, if you can make a movie with a score of more than 8 points, it would be better to make a good art film.

Well, in the 1990s, the seven major Hollywood companies did this.

Later, it should be in 2000, when Warner's president Alan Horn took office, he began to implement a rule: blockbuster hits.

Even the most loyal fans only watch one movie a week at most, so you have to make sure they watch the one you made.

Because of this, it is particularly important to create some eye-catching highlights. These highlights can be high-quality production standards, fascinating storylines, popular franchise stars or unique visual effects, so that you can stand out from the fierce competition and attract attention.

——From the list of about 25 movies produced each year, select four to five blockbusters that are expected to win high box office and receive the most favor, and invest a considerable proportion of production and publicity costs.

Then, as of 2011, Warner Bros. became the only film studio in history to set a record of more than $1 billion in the US box office for 11 consecutive years.

From a commercial point of view, there is nothing wrong with Alan Horn!

However, the audience's aesthetic taste is improving...

In addition, blockbusters must take into account the global market. With more considerations, many movies have become routine...

Oh, back to Shen Liang, Liang Ge shook his head: "I have never thought about being a film and television company. At most, I will encounter suitable projects and make a few every year..."

"Then you will be very tired!"

"It's okay, there are not so many suitable scripts..."

Lei Jiayin smiled and changed the subject: "Tomorrow, Senior Brother Xu Zheng's "Love Mythology" will premiere. Do you want to go to support it?"

"Go... Let's make up today After the filming is over, we will go to Shanghai tomorrow..."

"Okay, let's go together!"

"Yes," Shen Liang turned his head and looked at Dong Runnian: "Brother, are you going?"

"I'm not going...I'll go back to BJ later and analyze the script..."

"I'll go back later?"

"I can't delay any longer...I have to discuss the shooting scene with Lao Xie..."

Lao Xie is Xie Zhengyu, Dong Runnian has a good relationship with him, and he is the director of photography of "The Man Taken Away by Light"...

...

"Love Mythology" was selected at the Xining FIRST Youth Film Venture Capital Conference!

Venture Capital Conference...

Looks high-end, but it's actually quite smoky.

In the past two years, the film market was quite hot, and some creators even took the same project to participate in venture capital everywhere with the mentality of "hitting the jackpot", and then ignored the continuous polishing of the script...

Especially the Ning FIRST Youth Film Venture Capital Conference, which has become famous!

Xin Yukun, the director who has been praised for his works "Labyrinth of the Heart" and "Silent Rage", Zhou Ziyang, the director of "Old Beast"...

Shen Liang went there once - that venture capital meeting made him hate the so-called venture capital...

I met a creator who was immersed in the self-intoxication of "I am really the best in the world"...

Boring and meaningless...

But it was valued by the venture capital meeting, and it invested directly, and Xu Zheng was invited to be the producer...

Then, Xu Zheng was persuaded by her to become an actor, and a whole team was established.

Xu Zheng is a big star in the film and television industry. He is the protagonist, and there are many people willing to come for supporting roles.

As for being a director...

In fact, being a director is much easier than being a screenwriter, especially for this kind of feature film director, with Xu Zheng's help, the photographer, artist, and lighting technician are all professional.

In the original time and space, Shen Liang has not seen this movie...

I heard that it is not friendly to outsiders!

This time, I watched it carefully at the premiere - it's very fresh and full of fireworks!

It escaped from the high-rise buildings and sophisticated white-collar workers that were once the labels of the city, and chose the alleys closest to life, the hustle and bustle under the shade of the plane trees, and the street cafes every two steps.

And in this film, you can't see the suspended and artificial performances in domestic urban love films, nor can you see all the awkwardness and deliberateness that are forcibly piled up by melodramatic plots.

The style of the film is seamless, the rhythm is light, and the breath of life is vivid on the screen.

It's just that Liang Ge is not very interested in the plot and content...

But he didn't think it was ugly...

So, in the review session, Shen Liang gave high praise: "A few years ago, when "Frances Ha" was popular among literary and artistic youth, I heard a lot of sighs: Why can't we make a city romantic short film of our own.

Shanghai and New York, Shanghai drifters and New York drifters, have some similarities."

"Now I can say that we have it!"

"The script of the female film "Love Mythology" is very close to Greta Gerwig's whisper-core creative style in terms of script writing. Although this is a middle-aged film, the overall tone of the film is similar to Woody Allen's romantic short film style, which is very rare in mainland films, or even in the Greater Chinese film circle."

"I like this movie very much...I really hope to work with the director on a play before I turn 30..."

"Wow, Liang Ge gave such high praise!"

"I'm telling the truth..."

The host then asked: "Then how much box office do you think it will have?"

“…I certainly hope it’s a big hit at the box office!”

…

After the premiere, Xu Zheng specially invited Shen Liang to have dinner together…

Lei Jiayin also went with them.

"How did you two meet?"

Lei Jiayin explained: "He has a script that wants me to play the male lead. I like it very much, so I came here to fight for it!"

"Oh?" Xu Zheng looked at Shen Liang: "What movie?"

Shen Liang explained: "It's to help people clear up rumors... There was a woman who was rumored to be pornographic when she picked up a package on the Internet before, so I thought of making a movie with a similar theme..."

"...Hot news... You are quite perceptive!"

"I am basically filming all year round now. Although I enjoy it very much, I have lost my perception of life... I can only read the news..."

Hearing Shen Liang say this, Xu Zheng sighed: "There is no way, you are now a first-line superstar, even if you want to experience life, it is impossible!"

"Is "My Heart Flies" withdrawn?"

Xu Zheng sighed again: "...The female lead broke out a scandal, and no distribution company is willing to take over... I can only wait!"

Yes, the Spring Festival schedule, such a fierce schedule, the entry threshold is 100 million publicity, marketing and scheduling fees...

Can "My Heart Flies" be taken back?

If Mengsanzhi hadn't gotten into trouble, the producer, Xu Zheng's Zhenledao Company, might have been willing to give it a try - after all, the Winter Olympics were opening, and the hot topic was here!

Oh, "My Heart Flies" is a sports-themed film, and the prototype female lead is Yang Yang - the first athlete in my country to win the short track speed skating championship.

Mengsanzhi got into trouble, and it was a scandal...

It's good that this movie was not directly removed from the shelves!