OBS Chapter 43 Extremely Popular
Chapter 43 Extremely Popular
As soon as Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian stepped onto the red carpet, the college students on both sides shouted excitedly.
The films "Nightclub" and "Love is Not Blind" garnered them a large following and a huge fan base.
Jing Tian, in particular, became incredibly popular.
I wonder how many people fell in love with Jing Tian because of Huang Xiaoxian in "Love is Not Blind".
Of course, many more people are simply attracted to Princess Jing's looks!
Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian smiled and waved to the college students on both sides.
"Gu Qingshan..."
"Jing Tian......."
"Wang Xiaojian..."
"Huang Xiaoxian..."
The college students on both sides of the red carpet were shouting wildly.
Seeing this, many people couldn't help but look at the two with envy; their popularity was simply off the charts.
The leaders couldn't help but smile when they saw this.
During this period, the film festival's publicity work began, and a leader called Gu Qingshan directly, urging him to participate and contribute to the film festival.
The Beijing College Student Film Festival was founded in 1993 and has been highly valued by successive leaders. As the organizer, Beijing Normal University has devoted a great deal of effort to making the festival a success every year.
However, to attract more attention to a film festival, big directors and big stars are indispensable.
The leaders are very pleased to see the high popularity of Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian's appearances.
It's still young people, and it's popular with young people!
Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian signed the signature wall, then posed for photos before heading to the interview area to be interviewed by media reporters.
After the interview, the two went backstage.
"Director Gu, I heard that 'Lost in Thailand' has finished filming?" Wang Zhongjun walked over with a smile and shook hands.
Gu Qingshan laughed and said, "It's a low-budget film, so it doesn't take much effort. We finished filming last week."
Wang Zhongjun thought to himself, "Gu Qingshan is a real speedster. His filmmaking speed is only comparable to those people in Hong Kong."
Not long after, less than a month after "Love is Not Blind" was taken off the screens, the new movie "Lost in Thailand" wrapped up filming.
If Feng Xiaogang had even a third of Gu Qingshan's efficiency, he wouldn't have to worry about Huayi's development.
The two exchanged pleasantries and had a very enjoyable conversation. They even arranged to have dinner together before parting ways.
Gu Qingshan had been in the industry for a few months and knew the backgrounds of the two Wangs at Huayi. They were able to thrive and turn Huayi into a leading private film and television company, so naturally they had powerful connections; they were children of high-ranking officials.
Wang Zhonglei, whom he had met, couldn't hide the arrogance of a privileged young man from a military compound.
Of course, Wang Zhongjun seemed much more experienced.
These two brothers, one a commander and the other a general.
Those who know the ins and outs of the business know that Huayi is the kingpin!
"How is it?" Grandpa Ge asked with a smile.
Wang Zhongjun shook his head slightly, "It's not easy to win them over."
"Hehe, he's incredibly talented. He's so young to be making movies, and he does them so well. It's normal for him to be a little proud," Uncle Ge chuckled. "Don't forget, Princess Jing beside him comes from a family that shouldn't be underestimated."
Grandpa Ge had a smile on his face, but he knew exactly what was going on in his mind.
If you count them all, over 90% of the film and television bosses in Beijing made their fortunes through their parents' generation.
Wang Zhongjun nodded slightly; this was an indisputable fact.
That's how it is in this industry; everyone has connections, and no one will tear each other apart. Instead, they compete based on their abilities.
"Don't let his youth fool you, he's got big ambitions. His Qingshan Film and Television is still recruiting, and it won't be long before he has a hundred people." Feng Xiaogang walked over in a suit and tie, revealing his buck teeth. "You think you can get him to join you? It's not that easy."
While saying this, Feng Xiaogang was secretly quite envious.
He partnered with Wang Shuo to start a company as early as 1993, but the company kept opening and closing, never managing to grow.
Look at Gu Qingshan now, he's made more money from just two movies in a short period than he has in all these years.
Qingshan Film & Television is developing very rapidly.
"Xiao Gang, our company plans to go public next year. You'll have to put your heart into 'If You Are the One.' Whether it goes public smoothly and how much the stock price will be depends on you!" Wang Zhongjun patted Feng Xiaogang on the shoulder.
The listing of Huayi next year is almost a done deal.
Wang Zhongjun devoted tremendous energy to the IPO and attached great importance to it.
Feng Xiaogang grinned, "Don't worry, I can easily make this kind of movie, and the box office will definitely be good!"
When it comes to making comedy films, Feng Xiaogang is absolutely full of confidence.
Feng Xiaogang's comedies, that's no joke.
Since filming "The Dream Factory" in 1997, every movie he's made has been a huge success, which has given Feng Xiaogang plenty of confidence.
"The Dream Factory" grossed 3600 million; "Be There or Be Square" grossed 4300 million; "Endless Love" grossed 3300 million; "A Sigh" grossed 3000 million; "Big Shot's Funeral" grossed 4200 million; "Cell Phone" grossed 5000 million; "A World Without Thieves" grossed 1.2 million; "The Banquet" grossed 1.3 million.
The box office of "Assembly" reached 2.6 million!
Every single one of their movies is either the top-grossing film of the year or the runner-up; they rarely fall to third place!
Huayi's growth and expansion are all thanks to his little cannon.
Especially after Wang Jinghua left Huayi, his importance became even more apparent. He was the one who truly kept Huayi from collapsing and helped it quickly recover.
On the other side, Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian walked around the venue. Some people greeted them, and they also greeted others in return.
That's how connections work; you have to build them up little by little.
They have one advantage over others: they are from the Beijing Film Academy.
Nortel is very strong in this field.
It's not just the fifth generation of directors who are renowned, but also the fact that most of the positions in the domestic film and television industry are held by people from the Beijing Film Academy.
It's no exaggeration to say that the Beijing Film Academy alone occupies half of China's film and television industry.
This means that they have the Beijing Film Academy as a link, and a shared connection.
Why did Jing Tian apply to Beijing Film Academy last year?
Instead of the Central Academy of Drama or the Shanghai Theatre Academy?
That's the reason!
Having a formal education at the Beijing Film Academy makes many things much easier.
Subsequently, the two went on to meet various critics, screenwriters, and veteran actors.
To be honest, why are most domestic awards won by those with formal academic backgrounds?
Just look at the resumes of these judges.
You're saying two actors are competing for an award, and their performances aren't too different. One is from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, and the other is from the Beijing Film Academy. Most of the judges are from the Beijing Film Academy. Do you think these judges from the Beijing Film Academy might be biased and take care of their alumni?
As for those who come from unconventional backgrounds, winning an award is not so easy.
Look at Wang Baoqiang, his acting skills are definitely there. He has won numerous awards for films such as "Blind Shaft" and "Hello! Mr. Tree". However, he only won the Best Newcomer Award at the Hundred Flowers Awards, Golden Rooster Awards, and Huabiao Awards for "A World Without Thieves".
This is the consequence of not having a formal academic background.
Since Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian took the initiative, these people wouldn't treat them coldly. After all, who among those who could make it in the industry didn't understand social etiquette?
They have achieved great success and have no worries about their future, but they still need to think about their children and grandchildren.
Who knows, one day I might need Gu Qingshan's help and ask him to arrange a few roles for my children and grandchildren so they can earn some money to support their families.
Furthermore, some people, as directors and screenwriters, also worry about funding, and they might have to ask Gu Qingshan for help one day when they get a project.
As I said before, the entertainment industry is not a place of fighting and killing, but rather a place full of human relationships and social interactions.