Beijing.
General Administration of Culture.
After Ye Wen came to the office, she saw that the potted plants on the windowsill had regained their former vitality.
Pick up the watering can on the side and sprinkle water carefully.
Flowers, like women, need regular care and maintenance.
Ye Wen was a workaholic when she was young and never paid much attention to maintenance.
As age increases, body functions begin to decline, some diseases caused by excessive fatigue gradually become apparent, and the skin loses its luster.
Especially recently, she would feel soreness in her waist and back after working for a while, and Ye Wen felt that she was really getting older.
When she was resting at home recently, she often discussed maintenance matters with her daughter Chen Ye.
The potted plants that had been sprayed with water were crystal clear in the sun. Ye Wen leaned over and put her nose close to the flowers. A faint fragrance came from the flowers and whispered: "Maybe this is the real joy of growing flowers."
When she felt happy and energetic, Ye Wen sat at her desk contentedly and started processing documents.
The office was extremely quiet, and you could even hear the rustling sound coming from the friction between the pen tip and the paper.
This is the best state of work, with peace of mind and full concentration on it.
Not long after, the secretary knocked on the door and came in: "Bureau Ye, it's time for the meeting."
"Okay, I'll be there right away."
The General Administration of Culture's plan to support the development of film continues, and the meetings held during this period are basically based on this theme.
Ye Wen hopes to see the domestic film market flourish as soon as possible, but she also knows that this cannot be solved in a hurry.
Supporting the development of film is a long-term battle that cannot be completed in a short time.
Putting down the documents in her hands, Ye Wen picked up the notebook she took notes from in the folder and headed to the conference room.
There are many types of movies, and the development situation of each movie type is different.
Today's meeting mainly discussed supporting the development of sketch-themed films.
Martial arts action films were the mainstream of the film market twenty years ago, but now they have declined to the point that no director is willing to touch them, and they are now also a category among the genre of sketch films.
but.
"Kung Fu" became a hit in the film market, and its box office broke the record for the highest box office of a Chinese film.
Martial arts action movies have once again returned to the public eye, allowing some directors to see hope again.
Through the efforts of the General Administration of Culture, many veteran martial arts action film directors thought they could give it a try.
After all, this type of movie also represents an era, and there is a bit of a complex in it.
The genre of martial arts action movies is slowly gaining momentum.
In today's era of advanced technology, many people think that science fiction movies are a type of popular movies.
However, the General Administration of Culture also classifies science fiction films as sketch films.
Domestic science fiction movies are so popular because they are influenced by foreign science fiction movies and have nothing to do with domestic movies.
There is no way, this is what current domestic movies are like.
Due to various factors, domestic films simply cannot produce the same effects as foreign blockbusters.
Up to now, there are only one or two science fiction movies that domestic movies can really produce.
There was not much discussion at the meeting about supporting the development of science fiction films because of Son Do-ho's "The Dark Forest."
Although it hasn't been released yet, I know there will probably be no problems at the box office.
Discussions at the meeting mainly focused on spy films, police and gangster films, road films, and fantasy films.
These types of movie themes require the injection of high-quality fresh blood to bring vitality.
After the discussion.
Ye Wen's brain was particularly clear today and her thoughts were very clear.
Looking at the notes she took, she concluded: "The first step is to publish these four types of movies online through the official website after the meeting, so that entertainment companies, directors, screenwriters, and actors know the main goals of subsequent support."
"The second step is to notify the heads of various entertainment companies and ask them to come to the General Administration of Culture for a meeting. At that time, we hope that they will try their best to make high-quality small-category movies. The support plan given by our General Administration of Culture is that under the premise of ensuring quality, we can A green light, and a massive incline of resources.”
Ye Wen paused: "What do you think of this plan?"
Some of the other senior executives in the conference room nodded, while others were thinking.
After a few seconds, Ye Wen saw that no one objected and said: "Okay, let's follow this plan first. If there are any problems in the process, report to me as soon as possible and adjourn the meeting."
The meeting is over, back to the office.
Ye Wen picked up the cup and drank it in one gulp. When she went to the meeting, she was thinking about the support plan and forgot to take the cup.
After talking so much in the meeting, my mouth felt a little dry.
Then Ye Wen leaned back on the chair and thought over and over again in her mind whether there were any other plans for the development of sketch movies.
"How great it would be if every type of movie could have a movie like "Kung Fu"!" Ye Wen put down her cup and couldn't help but sigh.
The support plan Ye Wen mentioned at the meeting is already the greatest support provided by the General Administration of Culture.
As for whether it can support success?
In the end, it still depends on the quality of the movie itself and whether it can be accepted by the audience.
Ye Wen filled her cup with water, moved her body, and continued working to prepare for the next meeting.
The official website of the General Administration of Culture immediately announced the news as Ye Wen said.
Once released, it was discussed by many netizens.
"I understand that road movies and fantasy films are classified as niche movies. The development of these two types of movies has never been good. I didn't expect that my favorite police movie was also a niche movie. It's so sad."
"Brother upstairs, please disconnect from the Internet. Have you watched any good police movies in the past few years?"
"This type of short film is the most difficult to make. If it doesn't do well at the box office, it will definitely fail."
"I have paid attention to the official website of the General Administration of Culture before. Movies such as martial arts action movies are also one of them. Now they have been kicked out. It should be due to the influence of "Kung Fu". Now there may be many directors following the trend and looking forward to their success."
"Domestic science fiction themes should also be one of them."
"The Dark Forest directed by Son Do-ho is a science fiction movie. I have been looking forward to it for a long time. I wonder when it will be released?"
Beijing.
Bright Entertainment Company.
Since arriving at the company in the morning, Tan Yue has been writing scripts.
I looked at the time and realized that two hours had passed.
Tan Yue looked at the official website of the General Administration of Culture during his break.
Important trends in the entertainment industry can only be seen at the General Administration of Culture.
As the vice president of Bright Entertainment Company, of course you need to pay attention all the time.
Tan Yue saw the latest policy of the General Administration of Culture to support the development of sketch films, and he had some ideas.
I don’t have any plans for my next movie yet, but I can choose one from them.
While thinking, Tan Yue tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and started brainstorming according to the four announced categories of short movies.
The cell phone tapping on the table suddenly stopped, and his eyes were fixed on the police movie.
""Infernal Affairs"!"
Tan Yue thought of such a movie.
As a police film, it is called a classic by countless viewers.
The word "infernal Affairs" in the film's title "Infernal Affairs" means "infinite hell".
The title of the film is "Infernal Affairs", which means that the two identities should not belong to people. They almost live in an environment similar to endless hell, and they are afraid of others revealing their identities in their dreams.
There is no reincarnation in hell, only eternal suffering. However, the two protagonists in the film are seeking reincarnation.
"Infernal Affairs" mainly expresses the relationship between people, so the director did not create many mysterious things.
The plot is very simple. The film tells the story of two men with confused identities who are undercover agents of the police and the underworld. After a fierce battle, they are determined to find themselves.
Tan Yue didn't know how many times he had watched this movie, and the plot quickly came to mind.
"Infernal Affairs" has won the Film Academy Award for Best Film, the Golden Horse Award for Best Film and other awards. One of the starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai won the Film Academy Award for Best Actor for the film.
It can still be said to be the pinnacle of police movies, and many people still revisit it from time to time.
At the same time, the film has another layer of identity, and is also called a rescue work for Hong Kong films.
At that time, the entire Hong Kong film industry was in a slump and had lost its influence. Almost every movie was released but failed, and the box office was never satisfactory.
Once the investors saw that the money invested in the film exceeded expectations, they began to hesitate.
The person in charge believes that although investing in this film involves taking certain risks, doing so can save the sluggish film market.
"Infernal Affairs" lived up to expectations and became the box office champion of Hong Kong films that year. It was also remade in many countries, which shows the influence of the film.
With the current financial resources of Bright Entertainment Company, Tan Yue would not worry about funding issues.
Under such good conditions, he is confident that he can make the movie even better.
Without any hesitation, Tan Yue immediately decided to shoot "Infernal Affairs" as his next movie, and created a new folder called "Infernal Affairs" on his computer.
When I think of this movie, I feel like I still have something to say, and I can't help but want to watch it again now.
"Infernal Affairs" also has many famous scenes, especially the scene where the two protagonists stand on the rooftop is impressive.
After the file was successfully created, Tan Yue was not in a hurry to write it.
The biographies of the characters in "Nirvana in Fire" were completed yesterday and I started writing the script today.
Tasks still have to be completed one by one.
Having two scripts unfold at the same time might cause confusion among the characters.
Tan Yue picked up the cup, tasted the tea that Chen Ziyu had just bought for himself, and nodded lightly: "It tastes good."
I stretched a bit and then continued writing the script.
A week passed in the blink of an eye.
Bright Entertainment Company.
President's office.
Tan Yue fiddled with the massage device in his hand, feeling that this thing was so well designed.
"Dong dong dong."
"Please come in." Tan Yue put down the massage device in his hand and saw Chen Ziyu pushing the door open.
"Ah Yue, I have to go to the General Administration of Culture for a meeting today. If you come back late at noon, you can go and eat by yourself." Chen Ziyu held the bag in his hand, and his assistant had already gone to the underground parking lot with the folder.
"Isn't it related to supporting the development of sketch films?"
When Tan Yue heard about the General Administration of Culture, he remembered the latest support plan released on the official website.
"Yes, all entertainment companies have to send people there." Chen Ziyu raised her wrist and waved her watch: "Ah Yue, I'm leaving first."
"Be careful on the road."
"I know." Chen Ziyu had already closed the door and left.
Tan Yue twisted his neck, put on the massage device, and moved his fingers.
"The script of "Nirvana in Fire" will be finished soon."
For a week, Tan Yue came to the company in the morning and started writing the script. Except for some documents that needed to be signed, no one came to disturb him.
He also gets off work two hours late in the evening, and even takes an hour or two to write scripts after getting home for dinner.
Tan Yue worked so hard, so naturally Chen Ziyu couldn't help but express some concern.
With thirteen or fourteen hours of work every day, the script of "Nirvana in Fire" still has a few finishing touches to finish, and it's all ready to be completed.
In the office, Tan Yue typed quickly on the keyboard alone.
Two hours passed in the blink of an eye.
Tan Yue stared at the computer screen, took his fingers off the keyboard, and took a deep breath.
The script of "Nirvana in Fire" is finally completed.
Tan Yue was not in a hurry to hand over the script to Qian Tao.
With such a long script, mistakes are inevitable. He plans to check it himself from beginning to end and hand it over to the TV drama department after confirming that there are no problems.
Tan Yue took a break for more than ten minutes while receiving water, sat back in front of the computer, and began to think about "Infernal Affairs".
Now that the script of "Nirvana in Fire" is completed, the next step is the new movie that fans are looking forward to.
Before lunch, Chen Ziyu happened to return to the company and came to Tan Yue's office immediately.
"How was the meeting?" Tan Yue asked.
"The General Administration of Culture has issued several policies to support the development of sketch films."
Tan Yue nodded. Ye Wen had mentioned this before when she came to see him.
After hearing what Chen Ziyu said about the enhanced support policy, Tan Yue knew Ye Wen's determination.
Chen Ziyu said with a smile: "Director Ye praised our company by name at the meeting today, and asked other entertainment companies to learn from us."
Recalling the scene at that time, Chen Ziyu couldn't help but smile.
The heads of all the entertainment companies in the country were present, and it was really proud to be named and praised.
"Is it because of "Kung Fu"?"
"Now I suspect that you also went to the meeting." Chen Ziyu said with a smile: "The success of "Kung Fu" has given rise to an improvement in martial arts action movies, and many directors are preparing to follow suit and make new movies."
"Ye Ju said that now sketchy movies need such high-quality movies to help. He hopes that all major entertainment companies can make movies like "Kung Fu"."
Tan Yue knows the current market environment very well.
Without the excitement of a high-grossing movie, it is unlikely that an entertainment company would spend money to make a type of movie that is not very popular in the market.
And this time with the support of relevant policies, many entertainment companies may be tempted.
But in the end, if you want a niche movie to be loved by the public, you still need a movie with good reputation and box office performance.
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PS: Happy November, book friends!
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