Chapter 3: New Challenges, Cross-Sector Collaboration
After achieving success in the film and television industry, the three could have continued to cultivate their respective strengths and enjoy the glory and stability. However, a multinational film and television group recognized their abilities and extended a very challenging offer to them—hoping that they could jointly form a cross-disciplinary film and television project team, integrating resources from advertising and marketing, art design, and commercial investment to create a film and television work with international influence.
Upon hearing the news, the three were both excited and apprehensive. They were excited because this was undoubtedly a golden opportunity to propel their careers to new heights and shine on the international film and television stage; they were apprehensive because coordinating the work of people from different countries and with different professional backgrounds would present numerous challenges, such as cultural differences, differences in work habits, and complex distribution of interests, all of which seemed like insurmountable obstacles.
After careful consideration, they decided to accept the challenge, as they were never afraid of difficulties. Ah Yu thought this was a great opportunity to broaden her international perspective in advertising and marketing, allowing her to access more diverse markets and audiences; Zhong Hua looked forward to incorporating more artistic elements from different cultural backgrounds into the project to create more stunning special effects; Su Yao saw the enormous commercial potential it contained, believing that if it could be successfully implemented, it would not only greatly enhance her career but also set a new benchmark for the entire film and television investment industry.
Chapter Four: Team Building – Numerous Difficulties
The process of assembling a cross-disciplinary film and television project team was far more difficult than they had imagined.
Ah Yu was in charge of recruiting advertising and marketing personnel. She initially thought that with her connections and influence in the industry, she could easily recruit suitable talent, but reality gave her a rude awakening. Some outstanding foreign professionals, while highly skilled, had little understanding of the advertising rules and audience preferences in the Chinese market. This meant that after recruiting them, a significant amount of time would be spent communicating and training them to quickly familiarize them with the domestic market. Furthermore, the talent selection criteria varied between countries, and language barriers sometimes existed. Just verifying professional qualifications alone required navigating between industry standards in different countries, consuming a great deal of energy.
Zhong Hua was particularly troubled by the selection of art and design talent. Balancing the integration of artistic styles from different cultural backgrounds and avoiding stylistic clashes was incredibly difficult. She reviewed countless resumes and interviewed countless candidates, yet she always found it hard to find someone who perfectly matched the project's requirements. Some designers, while highly skilled, lacked a deep understanding of cross-cultural creation, while others had overly unique styles that were difficult to integrate into the overall project framework. She was deeply conflicted, yet unwilling to settle for just anyone, as art and design were a crucial element in the visual presentation of the entire film and television work.
When Su Yao was building her business investment team, she encountered difficulties due to differences in financial systems and investment regulations across different countries, which presented significant obstacles in determining a reasonable profit-sharing plan. Each country has different tax policies and profit-sharing regulations for film and television investments. Developing a plan that satisfies all parties required repeated research into the laws of each country and arduous negotiations with all involved. She often spent countless hours researching and consulting multiple legal experts for a single clause, keeping herself extremely busy.
However, they did not lose heart. Instead, they widely disseminated recruitment information through various channels, such as international talent recruitment websites, industry forums, and professional social networking platforms. At the same time, they actively cooperated with film and television industry associations in various countries to seek professional recommendations. Through unremitting efforts and overcoming difficulties step by step, they finally gradually built a seemingly uneven but full-potential cross-disciplinary team.
Chapter 5: Integration and Cohesion, Building Strength
After the team was formed, new problems arose one after another, namely the adjustment between members and cultural integration.
Members from different countries have different working styles and ways of thinking, which often leads to arguments during project discussions due to differing opinions. Sometimes, a simple storyline idea might be presented differently depending on the perspective of the advertising and marketing staff, who feel it should be presented in one way from a market standpoint. Meanwhile, the art and design staff might think it should be presented in another way to better suit artistic aesthetics, while the business investors might worry about costs and returns. Each side sticks to their own opinion, making the situation quite awkward at times.
After realizing this problem, Ah Yu, Zhong Hua, and Su Yao decided to organize a series of team-building activities to enhance understanding and trust among the members. They arranged a cultural exchange and sharing session, where each member introduced their country's film and television culture, customs, and so on. In this process, everyone discovered that different countries have so many interesting film and television cultural traditions, and gradually understood why they had such thoughts and viewpoints, thus promoting mutual understanding.
Outdoor team-building activities were also organized, involving tasks completed through teamwork, such as building film set props and conducting simulated filming. These activities required cooperation and collaboration, gradually enhancing teamwork and understanding among members.
In their daily work, they also emphasize guiding team members to respect each other's cultural differences, encouraging everyone to think about problems from different perspectives, and integrating the advantages of multiculturalism into project creation. For example, when designing an important film scene, the art designers referenced cultural elements provided by members from different countries, creating a scene that combined Eastern charm with Western fantasy elements, which was truly eye-catching. After a period of hard work, the relationships between team members gradually became harmonious, the working atmosphere became positive and harmonious, and everyone began to work together to create film works with international influence.
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