For a long time, the Film Association has been just a non-governmental organization without government certification, but almost all issues related to the film industry can be found in the Film Association, which is a fact that everyone has tacitly accepted.
"Do you want to drive in?" asked Tony Leung.
"Go around to the back."
Wu Changyun took a deep breath and drove in through the side door of the parking garage from the front.
The three of them got off the car. Fifteen minutes had passed according to the agreed time. Wu Changyun glanced at his watch and continued to wait.
The people waiting inside were all heads of various film companies, but heads of larger top companies like Golden Harvest, Shaw Brothers, and Siyuan would not attend such meetings.
If Zou Huaiwen had anything to say to Wu Changyun, he would probably call directly to make it clear.
"Several of them are directors of companies in this industry." Wu Changyun lowered his head and explained to Xing Mumu. After all, he couldn't come here without knowing who he was meeting. Otherwise, he wouldn't achieve the effect he wanted.
"Ah? Like this..."
Xing Mumu was a little surprised. Just now, Wu Changyun deliberately made others wait. This was too disrespectful.
"Remember, don't overestimate these people. They are just richer." Wu Changyun reminded that most of these entrepreneurs grew up in a different environment from ordinary people, and actually have no special qualities.
"What about you?"
"I am a peasant, born into a common family." Wu Changyun said with a smile.
Indeed, compared with those who were born with a life plan, it is not an exaggeration to say that Wu Changyun came from a humble background. When he first entered the film industry, he had no money.
Wu Changyun is definitely not one of the older wave breakers in the film industry, but he definitely lived in an excellent era.
Bruce Lee showed people how big the film market could be, and countless funds were invested in the film industry. However, Bruce Lee's death completely detonated all of this, making countless speculators eager to seize the opportunity and at the same time supporting a group of truly talented people.
And now, there are still people stepping into this vicious circle, imitating the routines of seven or eight years ago, calling it a growing new industry.
Most of the people here now are of this type. All they talk about are the definitions of their predecessors, strategies for success and wealth, and various new terms.
"President Wu, you are finally here."
When Wu Changyun pushed the door open, he saw the association's old steward stand up and walk over, take Wu Changyun's clothes, and then ask people to make way for him.
"Thank you for your hard work, Lao Qi."
Lao Qi has been working in the Film Association for almost five years, and he originally worked at Shaw Brothers.
Old Qi is no simple man either. He has a wide network of contacts. When the association implemented comprehensive market supervision, it needed to encourage many companies to actively cooperate with the film association's management. It was Old Qi who ran around and lobbied many companies.
"Boss Wu, you're finally here. We've been waiting so long."
In addition to Lao Qi, the president of another film and television company also came over and spoke to Wu Changyun in a very familiar manner.
"Who are you? Return to your seat."
Wu Changyun didn't look at him, but stopped the other person's behavior.
Wu Changyun stood up from his seat in the innermost part and said, "Anyone here who has any objections to the association's management methods can leave now."
Everyone present was silent, but it was obvious that some people had expressions of disgust on their faces.
He is just the president of an association. Everyone joined voluntarily. It is not an organization authorized by the government. It is an association that is worthless at the critical moment, but now he is showing off his power.
Many people have this idea. If the president was not Wu Changyun, I am afraid no one would come to this meeting.
At least half of the people were willing to wait here for nearly half an hour because they thought this would be profitable.
"I reiterate that we are all here for the harmonious development of this industry, not for personal gain."
The original intention of the association was simple, which was to curb the disorderly development and proliferation of the market.
At the beginning of its establishment, almost all filmmakers recognized the necessity of the association and received unanimous support. Up to now, there have been countless presidents, and most of them are people with great appeal in the industry.
"Let's talk about the first problem first. More and more outsiders are entering this industry."
Wu Changyun looked at the faces of the others. Many of them were imposters who were "directors" or "producers". Wu Changyun had heard that some companies specialized in forging resumes for others.
Especially those rich second generations, who do nothing all day and pay companies to package them personally.
There are a few people here who are engaged in this kind of business, and there are also companies that make low-cost small films. The majority of them are companies that mainly make profits by making large-scale films.
"Who is Boss Wu talking about?"
"You still dare to ask me?"
Wu Changyun glanced at the other person. People like him should have left the stage long ago and were not even invited this time.
"After all, we are in this industry, so there should be some rules."
Lao Qi was standing behind Wu Changyun.
There were also Tony Leung and Xing Mumu, who very consciously added two stools from the side, standing on the left and right like two door gods.
"Boss Wu, we didn't follow the rules before. We don't need anyone else's help. We just want a certification from the association."
Mr. Xie, who runs this packaging business, was the first to speak out.
Wu Changyun knew that Lao Qi must have been involved in this matter, and it would definitely not be worth it to fall out with Lao Qi over such a small matter. The Film Association rotates its president every year, but it does not rotate its housekeeper.
Although Lao Qi does not have the power to make the final decision, his network of contacts is definitely greater than that of any previous president.
"I voluntarily gave up 30% of my shares."
Boss Xie really mustered up the courage to say such words. In fact, he didn't dare to say it too clearly in the association. Whether the money should be given to Wu Changyun or to the association depends on how Wu Changyun handles it.
Xing Mumu looked at Boss Xie with disdain. He thought that Wu Changyun would not lose his principles for such a small amount of money, so the answer was obvious.
"Okay, then I'll thank you on behalf of my colleagues in the association."
Wu Changyun stood up and showed symbolic courtesy.
Huh? Xing Mumu was a little doubtful about her ears. Wu Changyun agreed very readily. He looked at Liang Jiahui next to him, who also looked puzzled.
"Is this appropriate, Boss?"
Xing Mumu asked in a low voice.
Even though she was just a newcomer, she knew that everyone shares the same fate. Was this still the Qiji Film Company she had always dreamed of? Was the director such an unprincipled person?
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