"You're not stupid. This is their way of protecting themselves. It's based on the fact that this year's foreign films don't have very outstanding ones." Martin said with a smile.
Liu Qingshan specifically asked: "Then based on the voting results, it will be decided whether my work can participate in other awards?"
"Yes, by then your work will have triggered the single transferable voting system and will be eligible to go through the normal process. Then the academy will use the organizer's additional rules and terms to allow your work to quickly pass the sequential voting process. As for what happens after In order to rank the list of the five best films, they will issue a temporary statement and ask for the intervention of the voting inspection agency, and the Academy will no longer participate in this link. "
"So, my work can only be ranked fifth?"
"There's nothing you can do about it. The previous voting process is nearing its end, and you've already missed the qualifications for other selections."
"It's so complicated that my head is spinning! Forget it, just remember them, as long as they can enter the final sorting."
"But it is also possible that your work will not be among the five final picks because the low vote rate deviates too much from the judgment of most members, and they will not dare to allow you to have privileges in this link. The reason for joining the voting monitoring agency is to supervise this possible illegal operation, and everything will speak for itself based on voting data."
"It doesn't matter, as long as I can be nominated, even if I only win one Best International Film Award, I will be very satisfied!"
"Don't worry, in my estimation, there is no problem in entering the top five. After all, there is a lot of clamor for you to join. You should feel lucky that the Oscar jury each nominates five films, so that your work can be ranked first." There is the possibility of joining temporarily. If one person, one vote is adopted, it is easy to cause the nomination to be left behind. You can find a channel to stand for election through this clause. "
"I don't understand, but it doesn't matter. I'll upload the script to you right away?"
"Still with the encrypted email, I will deal with the major film companies in the name of the season film collaboration team, and then influence their judges' attitudes."
"My personal request, Uncle Martin, please remember to help me guard the place."
"This is not a problem. The business operations of the West are commendable for this point. In business, we discuss things on a matter-of-fact basis and will never mix in other factors. I will not compromise the bottom line of cooperation with you, even if I lose the final participation. If you choose qualifications, I won’t let them suffer any loss!”
"In this case, there will be no problem on my side..."
This phone call lasted for a long time, and when it ended, Jin Xishan came over after taking a shower.
The first thing she did after coming in was to look at the rough cuts, because she knew what Ip Man's second film meant to her man, and she was always thinking about it.
The rough cut is the first edited version of the film. It is mainly assembled in plot sequence and does not yet have fine details such as completed CGI or special effects. It also lacks soundtrack and dubbing.
But Liu Qingshan's editing can already tell the main line of the plot, especially the one-shot fighting scenes, which are already very enjoyable to watch even before the dubbing is completed.
Just when she was exclaiming in surprise, Liu Qingshan had already come to her, held her in his arms and sat down.
"The part in which I participated was basically one shot. It was just a pain for my co-star. Although I tried my best to control it, the occasional blows to my body still hurt, and I didn't have time to relax."
Jin Xishan reached behind and touched Liu Qingshan's face: "I heard what they said, but they didn't complain. On the contrary, they said that I can let go of the scenes with you, that I can find the feeling of actual combat, and that I can have fun." I broke out in a sweat!"
"They were supporting me and saying that in a real fight with a hard bridge and a hard horse, bumps are inevitable and minor injuries are inevitable. Fortunately, these guys still have a conscience. My deliberate restraint during the filming was better than showing off my kung fu. I still have to work hard, is it easy for me?"
"Hahaha, that's all your own fault. You insist on making a real Kung Fu movie. You are also very good at making dramas like Yao Shen!"
"Let's not talk about the good or the bad. This time we made a lot of money. It only took a short time for us to exceed 1.5 billion. This is not yet
Including overseas box office! "
"Look how proud you are, someone has calculated it for you. The overseas box office of this film is basically one-half of the mainland box office. After calculation, it has exceeded 2 billion in less than ten days!"
The reason why they talked about the box office first is because this movie God of Medicine is different from the past with many investors joining in.
First, due to the subject matter, it was not favored, and the enthusiasm of previous partners was much less enthusiastic. Even if they joined, it would be a loss of face, but the investment amount was not high.
And because Liu Qingshan has begun to increase his own share, he and Xueyu Entertainment have now broken out of the tight siege, and have fewer and fewer requirements for other capital to be tied up.
Therefore, Xueyu is the largest investor in this film, and Huaying and Qinghuang combined do not even have half of his investment.
As for other investors, they only joined symbolically, and they are regretting it now.
"If our film can really squeeze into the Oscars, the final total box office may exceed Let the Bullets Fly and Assemblage, and may even exceed 8 billion."
"Are your predictions a little too optimistic? Unless you can get the country's preferential policies like the assembly number, the release period will be extended by one month."
"I haven't had time to tell you yet..."
Then he recounted the content of the call with Han Shanping.
Jin Xishan's eyes almost shone with excitement: "From what he said, there should be a possibility of getting preferential treatment. I didn't expect Aunt Tracy to be so awesome and do her job for the American side."
Liu Qingshan shook his head and smiled: "It's probably not her fault, but the Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' initiative."
"Oh? There is such a good thing? What do they think?"
"According to Uncle Martin's opinion, maybe he has the same mentality as the American Music Awards. They all want to grab me in advance."
"Yes, we all know that your works have always accurately grasped the pulse of the times. This basically guarantees that if you invest in our project, you can at least make no loss or even make a small profit. This is something that even the eight major film studios can only dream of. Things you can do. Once you have a market, you will inevitably have influence in the industry. Of course, those award ceremonies must quickly establish a good relationship with you. "
"Maybe. I don't care too much about which one I get closer to. On the contrary, it is in our interest to keep a certain distance."
"You mean to play hard to get and let them compete with each other?"
"Well, it sounds a little arrogant, but the fact is, it's like an auction, then we can go to whoever pays the highest price."
"You have a wonderful idea. I have been doing this for so many years. How could I let you, a little guy who has only been around for four years, be plotted against me?"
"That being said, what if?"
"Hurry up. It will be more than ten or twenty years before this happens. Our background is too shallow now. By the way, do you think the academy is here to thank you for the script you gave them before?"
"Chicago? It's impossible. Who are those guys who have a grateful heart? If anyone will think of us for this, it's only Aunt Tracy. The others are all profit-less speculators. Besides, Each one seems to have no utilitarianism and only focuses on academic research. In fact, there is no shadow of capital behind any of them.”
"Whatever the reason, you said yesterday that you didn't think there was any conspiracy."
"Just because it didn't happen this time doesn't mean it won't happen next time. Anyway, when dealing with these Westerners, you have to be careful. Otherwise, if you don't pay attention, you may be swallowed up to nothing!"
"After the filming of Giant was finished, Han Sanye's female assistant once asked me about the situation, and I replied that the broadcast effect should be similar to that of 1988."
"It seems that Huaying intends to introduce it. This is a good thing for us in the Snow Region. You Han people are very proud in your hearts. You will not only import our works. Their obsession with reverse output is very deep."
"I don't like to hear that you are from the Han country. To put it in a polite way, is it exhausting?"
"Sorry, sorry, it's my fault. I will pay attention to it in the future."
meaning. "
"It is indeed a good thing for us. Now I dream of filming the movie "In the World". The story is so touching! When will we start filming?"
"Next year, October will be next month in the Northeast. The crew will start stationing in September. I will direct it myself. I will try to finish it before December. I may go to the United States to shoot that drunken folk ballad."
"Have you decided to shoot in advance?"
"There's nothing I can do about it. What Aunt Tracy means is that the two scripts are not enough. After all, the main opponent is the Eighth Film Group. If you come up with one more, there will be less obstacles."
"It seems that our medicine gods have paid a lot to be able to participate in the election."
"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, we are foreigners and we come from a country that is hostile to the United States. These efforts are hard to come by. At least we didn't break our bones."
"It's not a big deal for us in the snow region, but your personal sacrifice is still huge, and you have to give greater benefits to others, and the pain in your heart is more than the apparent economic loss."
"It's okay. I remember all these losses. I will slowly take them back in the future. I will also tell some people that sometimes local cowards are not so easy to deal with."
Although Liu Qingshan said it was easy, he was actually afraid that Jin Xishan would frown over this.
So he quickly changed the subject: "I have prepared the second album of the XY girl group, as well as the Phoenix Legend. After returning to Kyoto to attend the Spring Festival Gala rehearsal, you have to worry about the recording of the two albums yourself. "
"Yeah, but I heard Ling Hua complain that the songs you wrote for them were a bit tacky?"
Liu Qingshan deliberately talked so much with her. Both of them are very busy now and have less and less time to talk so much face to face.
Moreover, there were two more people around him, Taylor and Grace. Especially since Grace had given birth to a child for him, he felt guilty.
