"This is our first film shot in Hong Kong. Please take the script home and familiarize yourself with it.
This time, Sister Mei and Sister Hong, you will be my assistant director, Yimou will be the photographer, Xiaojin will be the producer and the factory security supervisor, and Second Brother, you will be my assistant first.
We not only make movies, but after opening a company, we also need to manage the entire company. We need to be aware of everything on and off the set, and understand every position.
"Also, you need to learn Cantonese and understand the Hong Kong film market these days. I'll have General Manager Jiang send two cars over tomorrow. Everyone needs to learn how to drive. Even if you don't drive yourself in the future, at least you know how to drive," Zhang Qiurui arranged for everyone.
Hearing this, everyone nodded, their expressions filled with nervousness and anticipation.
"What should we name the film company we are setting up?" Li Shaohong suddenly thought of this and asked.
"Qiu Rui, you have chosen a name." Everyone looked at Zhang Qiu Rui.
“It’s called Haikuotiankong Films.
"The sea is wide enough for fish to leap, the sky is high enough for birds to fly. "Hai Kuo Tian Kong Films." Zhang Qiurui said firmly, his eyes gleaming with infinite longing and ambition for the future.
"Haikuotiankong Films, what a great name!" Everyone praised after hearing it. This name not only has a profound meaning, but also reveals an indomitable and courageous spirit, which is in line with the mentality of these movie dreamers.
Zhang Qiurui looked at the excitement and anticipation on everyone's faces, and his heart was filled with strength.
This road to filmmaking is not destined to be smooth, but as long as everyone works together, nothing can stop them from moving forward.
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Early the next morning, three cars stopped at the gate of the villa. After Jiang Zhiqiang got out of the car, several nannies and chefs got out of the cars, took out large and small bags of things from the cars, and walked into the villa.
"Director Zhang, everyone is awake now, it's time for breakfast.
This is Lao Li, your driver from now on, and he will also be responsible for teaching you how to drive.
These are Aunt Zhou and Aunt Li, who are responsible for your three meals a day and your daily living." Jiang Zhiqiang entered the villa and saw everyone sitting in the living room, flipping through the scripts in their hands and discussing it enthusiastically.
When Jiang Zhiqiang saw this scene, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. He greeted everyone enthusiastically and then led everyone to the restaurant.
The table was filled with a rich breakfast, including Chinese-style dumplings, fried dough sticks, and soy milk, as well as Western-style bread, fried eggs, and milk. After everyone sat down, they began to enjoy this delicious breakfast.
"Thank you, Mr. Jiang. You should learn to drive with Uncle Li first. If you go out for a walk, remember where you live and don't forget the address, so that you can come back later. Also, pay attention to safety." Zhang Qiurui instructed Zhang Yimou and others while eating.
After breakfast, Zhang Qiurui and Jiang Zhiqiang drove to Golden Harvest Film Company. Their purpose was clear: to discuss cooperation with Golden Harvest Film Company.
At the same time, there was a discussion within Golden Harvest about Zhang Qiurui's arrival today.
"How do you think we should treat Director Zhang from the mainland? How should we cooperate with him?" Zou Wenhuai looked at his two old friends in the office. The three of them had worked together for many years and had deep expectations and plans for the future of Golden Harvest.
"The fact that Director Zhang Qiurui won the Best Director Award at Cannes and also won a Best Supporting Actress at the Cannes Film Festival undoubtedly demonstrates her strength.
"I think, no matter what kind of cooperation model we adopt, we must keep Director Zhang from the mainland." He Guanchang was the first to speak up.
"As far as I know, the film Director Zhang shot in mainland China cost no more than 300,000 RMB.
After Jiang Zhiqiang spent 500,000 US dollars to buy the distribution rights for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, he made a small profit of one million. Adding the distribution rights and copyrights sold to other countries, the total amount was astronomical.
Although Jiang Zhiqiang did not reveal it, I guess Director Zhang made more money from shooting this movie than Cheng Long made from shooting two or three movies.
There’s no signing fee, and you can work with Director Zhang,” Liang Feng continued.
"I guess the overseas copyright of the film Director Zhang shot in mainland China sold for no less than US$6 million.
"She's a low-investment, almost risk-free filmmaker with high returns, and can also help us expand into the international market. We at Golden Harvest must work with Director Zhang and find a way to keep her." Zou Wenhuai had already made up his mind.
"The prerequisite is that she needs to win a big award internationally to get this profit. Otherwise, it would be good enough if she doesn't lose money." Liang Feng couldn't help but think of the worst.
“If we succeed just once, we’ll make a killing.
Besides, Director Zhang is not only the first person from mainland China to win a major award at an international film festival, but also the first in Asia to win an award.
Since she opened up this situation and was the first person to do so, her second step will be to shoot a film that will compete for awards at the three major film festivals, which will naturally receive great favor and attention from the three major film festivals.
Therefore, it is worth investing. He Guanchang took over Liang Feng's words, his eyes flashing with an unquestionable light.
"In that case, they will be here soon, so let's go out and welcome the God of Wealth." Zou Wenhuai said to his two partners with a smile.
"Okay, let's go then."
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After the three senior executives of Golden Harvest reached an agreement, they left the meeting room and walked towards the door. Seeing this, the employees of Golden Harvest cast curious and speculative glances at them.
They talked in low voices, wondering who the top brass were going to welcome. Who was coming with such a big ceremony?
"Who are Godfather and the others waiting for? It's such a big scene. Do you know, senior brother?" In the Jiahe Hall, a short and sturdy man asked a tall and fat man next to him.
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