"How could I be wrong about such a big thing? I must have heard correctly." Liu Qingshan could imagine the horrified expression on the other end of the phone.
"It's unreasonable. You also know the status of our Chinese culture in the eyes of Westerners. If this matter is true, it will be a big deal! No, I have to report it quickly! By the way, let me ask you again, Is the news reliable?" Han Shanping sounded like he was breathing heavily.
"It's absolutely true, and that's the first secret communication after the meeting. We can't make any noise here!"
"Don't worry about this, I know it well."
"Besides, I haven't thought of anything disadvantageous to us. You and the leaders can also help me think of ways to do it!"
"Nacheng, wait for my call. I happen to be in the ministry right now. I will give you news soon about how many floors to climb!"
Sure enough, within ten minutes, the third master's phone number came through: "The boss wants you to actively cooperate. This is a good thing. They are all saying that it has to be you. This means that someone in the court can do things easily!"
Liu Qingshan specifically reminded the other party: "The leaders have never thought about whether there might be something fishy in it?"
"What's the matter? I'm obviously trying to win over you. Remember that time when the American Music Awards opened the door to you? The situation is similar this time. The leaders speculate that the Oscars are feeling pressure from other countries' awards. I want to stabilize the situation by winning over you."
"Am I that important?"
"It's more important than you think. You are a leading figure among the new generation of artists, and you are international. Besides, our Chinese market is too huge. Through you, we can capture our market. There are many benefits. There can only be infinite possibilities!”
"These are things that need to be considered in the future. As for the matter at hand, I am still a little worried. After all, the Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is already suspected of violating regulations. The eight major film companies will not do it just because of one or two Just agree to the script, right?"
Han Shanping smiled and said: "As far as the Oscar award is concerned, their academy has a voice and influence in the industry that you can't imagine. Let me tell you this, the minister also mentioned this issue just now, you know how he The one who made the conclusion?"
"Third Master, I'm busy here, but I don't have much time to play with you!"
"You kid, it's rare for you to lose your composure like this. The minister said that it's limited to pure awards. The eight major film companies are just clowns. Their capital is powerful, but in film art theory Looking into this area, the Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has the academic right to speak, but it has nearly 6,000 professionals or senior people in the film industry. If these people make statements that are not conducive to Bada Films, their market influence What an unimaginable disaster!"
"Is this just a theoretical possibility?"
"Of course it's unlikely, but it also illustrates the importance of the Oscar award. The rules are set by the Academy, so the so-called illegal operations no longer exist!"
"I seem to understand. Not only are they qualified to change the rules of the game, but they can also develop corresponding supervision mechanisms to make such changes comply with market rules?"
"That's probably it. In short, since they dare to do this, they must have corresponding measures to deal with it. Don't worry about it. Just do what they say!"
"So, the attitude from above is supportive?"
"Can you not support it? This is a rare and excellent opportunity for our Chinese films to enter the highest-end market. The previous high box office was only of commercial significance. With the impact of artistic evaluation, it can be truly recognized by the world. ! Let’s put it this way, if you have a chance to be nominated, it will be an honor for the entire Asian film industry, and it will be of historic significance to break the common perceptions between the East and the West and break the monopoly of the Western industry!”
"Since we can think of this, the European and American markets should also think of it, right?"
"They are helpless. Do you know who gave us a character like you? He has the creative ability to lead the trend, has a wide range of global influence, has all the appearance conditions needed by an idol artist, and has his own capital power. Extraordinary. This is a leader that is rare to see in a century.
And talents! "
"I just thought that Third Master was complimenting me!"
"Go, go, stop smiling at me. Although I can't see you, I still understand you. Besides, these words are not said by me, but by our minister!"
"Then I will go and prepare according to their requirements?"
"This is a good opportunity, and the boss gave me a hint. After your script is produced, we at China Film will first consider introducing it. Only when these films have success, the European and American markets will pay more and more attention to you!"
"Can I express my gratitude?"
Liu Qingshan was overjoyed. He could hear the weight of these words. Only when Hollywood movies enter the Chinese market can they obtain high profits far beyond expectations.
This will make them pay more attention to their own scripts. This is the wonderful thing about the rules of the game. Just like bargaining in business, it is invisible to the naked eye, but it can be understood by the other party.
Although China's attitude is still ambiguous, the current huge market is too tempting, and no one is willing to give up the commercial interests of this infinitely large market.
In the face of these temptations, although the eight major film companies will not really become clowns, no matter how huge their capital is, they dare not ignore the potential box office market with more than one billion people.
These are things that Liu Qingshan had never thought of before. He never thought that in such a short period of time, the leaders above him would have figured out the mystery inside. This is the gap in strategic vision.
Mr. Han said cheerfully: "As you said just now, that is all a matter for the future! The top priority right now is to obtain the qualifications. You should hurry up and prepare. The minister said that if you are really nominated, you The country will consider whether to make appropriate adjustments to the screening period of this movie."
Liu Qingshan was even more happy. The assembly number the year before last had the benefit of an extended screening period, which not only increased the box office by hundreds of millions, but also allowed many people in the industry to see his official influence.
In particular, the latter's invisibility benefit made the development of his subsequent projects smooth. Even the occasional malicious sniping became a short-lived episode.
In the next two days, Liu Qingshan suspended post-editing and quickly sorted out the relevant scripts.
On that night, he received a call from Martin: "Is the script ready? Ms. Tracy and I have discussed it. Everything will be handled by our season team. All you have to do is receive the script." After receiving a call from the production company, come up with your personal casting ideas.”
Liu Qingshan was still very happy: "It seems that Uncle Martin has already had contact with those people?"
"Hahaha, I didn't need to go looking for them. Someone came after smelling it. Your script is very popular here. As for your movie being included in the special processing process, no one expressed it to me. Too dissatisfied or questioning.”
"So there are still some voices of opposition?"
"This is inevitable. Do you know how many film companies started public relations for a nomination rights as early as a year ago? They spent a whole year of hard work, but they were strongly involved in a film like yours, and there is With obvious suspicions of illegal operations, of course they want an explanation!"
"What was the reply from the college?"
"It's very simple, it's hard to go against public opinion! The call for "I'm Not the God of Medicine" to run for election was posted online overnight, and it was reinforced by hundreds of millions of positive responses. Now it has formed a Social topics have been featured as comments on the largest websites in Europe and the United States, and a public opinion poll channel has been opened."
"The data should be rising quickly, right?"
"Well, it's only been a dozen hours, and the progress bar data indicating support is already far ahead, and the other two voices are only in single digits."
"So, the attitude of the academy has been determined?"
"It can't be so fast. We have to wait for the data to be released after an incident during the day, and then we can decide whether to release relevant information at night."
It's just morning work time for Martin's side, and there's a day
Only when the data changes can one decide whether to take follow-up actions.
"Should I cooperate with the comments on the Internet?"
"Originally, your Aunt Tracy had this consideration, but according to the current changes in data, there should be no need for you to take action. This also indirectly shows that your support is unimaginably huge."
"Has the academy released specific regulations?"
"Well, they will intervene in your qualifications, but it will only be limited to the film's qualifications. This qualification also requires the submission process of relevant parties in China, because your film belongs to the nomination method for the best international film. Then next In the awards stage, voting will be used to decide whether to be nominated for traditional awards. In this regard, the Academy will also provide a privileged channel. The reason is that in theory, foreign films that have been screened in old American theaters every year can participate in all Oscar awards. Eligibility for selection."
"Did this possibility only exist in theory before?"
"No, similar situations have happened before, and there is a precedent. The Best International Film Award does not require that the film has been screened in the United States. Instead, it is selected by the official film organizations of each country. Each country can only select one. , it must be a video in which the main dialogue is in a language other than English and must contain English subtitles.”
"Is it necessary to have another process like this?"
"It is necessary because it can at least guarantee that your film will win the Best International Film Award."
"I understand, the academy also needs to save face. Otherwise, if I obtain the qualification through unconventional means, my film will gain nothing, and as the organizer, they will be questioned."
