That year Huayu

"Li Mi's Conjecture" will be released soon.

Although there are not many movies in the same period, "The Mummy 3" is a mountain that all movies can't get around.

"Venice Film Festival?"

Many European and American film producers gave Lin Nan the advice to come to Venice.

People from Lions Gate and New Line told Lin Nan the same thing.

If you want to get the best chance to sell the rights to "The Martian", the Venice Film Festival is an opportunity not to be missed.

"Lin, believe us, with your resume of winning the Best Silver Bear Director twice, Venice will be happy to provide you with a venue to help you promote your movie."

Lin Nan thought about it over and over again, communicated with several members of the China Film Group, and decided to go to Venice with a copy of the film.

Domestic time is six hours ahead of Venice.

China Film Group sent staff to follow Lin Nan, mainly as helpers.

We set off at eight in the morning and arrived in Venice at exactly noon local time.

“I didn’t expect that when I came to Venice for the first time, I wasn’t there to compete for prizes, but to sell films.”

Lin Nan remembered that when he was in Berlin last year, an Italian filmmaker sincerely invited him to Venice to participate in the film festival.

"Maybe the next time Director Lin comes, he will receive the award, haha."

Several people from the China Film Group were all familiar with each other, and they joked around very casually.

"Let's contact the organizers first. There is only one week left before the closing ceremony. We need their help in renting the venue."

"Okay, if there are colleagues here, I will contact them to handle this matter."

Said the middle manager led by China Film Group.

Han Sanping had told them that they were here to help Lin Nan solve trivial matters. As for selling the film, it would depend on Lin Nan's appeal at the film festival.

Jia Zhangke was also well-informed and invited Lin Nan to have dinner with him that night.

Among domestic directors, Jia Zhangke is one of those who travels around film festivals all year round.

He is not good at theatrical movies, but he is an expert in the field of award-winning movies.

This time, his short film was shortlisted for the "Master Screening Unit".

"Master!"

Being able to openly challenge Zhang Yimou, Jia Zhangke is indeed not too far behind.

"Director Lin, sit down quickly."

"Thank you, Director Jia."

Lin Nan politely thanked him. Also at the same table was Jia Zhangke’s wife.

Everyone in the industry laments that Jia Zhangke’s movie is indispensable for his wife.

"You arrived a little late. Many film producers have already completed the purchase."

"I know, but blockbusters are always the last to leave."

"That's right, you and I are different, mine are all low-cost.

Your movie "The Martian" is enough for me to make twenty or thirty movies. "

"Director Jia was joking. It's just because of the high cost that there are so many things to do now," Lin Nan said with a smile.

"There is no need to be modest. Although Zhang Yimou and I have no dealings with each other, I am indeed not as good as him.

In the past, we only lost in commercial films, but now that the Olympics have begun, the gap has become even greater. "

We had dinner for two hours, mainly talking a lot.

Jia Zhangke proactively promised to introduce some European film producers with whom he has long-term cooperation to Lin Nan.

The next day, Venice's Film Exchange Plaza became a promotional venue for "The Martian."

According to the director's introduction, the film's record is quite magnificent, with two Silver Bear Awards for Best Director attracting a large number of film producers.

"Lin? Haha, I didn't expect to see you in Venice."

Damn, what a fate.

The guy in front of Lin Nan was the guy who tried to buy his copyright twice in Berlin but couldn't afford the price.

"When can I watch the movie?"

"Waiting for the evening. We have reserved a screening room specially prepared for film producers. It would be better if there are more people."

The three major film festivals in Europe are also the largest film sales venues in the world.

Here, you can see movies of various themes and types.

…………

Domestic media are already reporting on Venice news, especially the sudden appearance of "The Martian."

"If you go by now, you can't participate in the competition, you can only sell the copyright."

"Reliable news is that "The Martian" will not be screened publicly in Venice and will only be viewed by film producers."

It is impossible for pirated copies to flow out.

In two days, more than two hundred business card dealers watched "The Martian."

On the third day, Lin Nan stopped showing it.

Film producers with a little bit of background have already seen it, and those small film producers are not important.

Quotations were sent to Lin Nan one after another. Everyone knew that he would leave on the day of the closing ceremony, so the efficiency was very high.

"So far, a total of 13 film producers have been screened out, including 10 from Europe and 3 from North America."

Someone from China Film Group handed a form to Lin Nan, who looked at it in detail.

"Well, that's it."

The eyes of several people suddenly brightened up, "We will inform you right away."

According to the agreement, these studios cannot release the movie within a month after receiving it. This is also to deal with domestic piracy.

Although this kind of movie can only have the best viewing experience in theaters, piracy must be guarded against.

While the China Film Group and others were busy working on the contract, Lin Nan went to attend the appointment.

Li An is the chairman of the jury at next year's Venice Film Festival.

The two met in a cafe in Shuicheng.

"Director Lin Nan, have you settled the matter of "The Martian"?"

“Well, we have finalized the film producers in Europe and the United States and are signing contracts.

I don’t know what’s wrong with Director Li looking for me? "

Li An put down the coffee in his hand and said bluntly: "I would like to invite Director Lin to participate in next year's Venice Film Festival."

Lin Nan was stunned for a moment, "Next year is still too far away."

"It's not far. Regardless of whether he has a film or not, I'm looking forward to seeing Director Lin at next year's Venice Film Festival.

There are so many film talents in the Mainland that it is far beyond what Hong Kong and Taiwan can match. In addition, Director Lin is also well-known in Europe and the United States, right? "

…………

Lin Nan didn't know Li An well, but felt that he had a really good understanding of movies.

Unconsciously, the two of them chatted for a long time, and Tang Wei was mentioned in the middle.

Li An still had a sense of responsibility and asked Tang Wei to leave the Talent Plan and go to Hong Kong Island, so that he could bypass the mainland's blockade.

We sat in the coffee shop all afternoon, and it was already getting dark when we left.

"Director Li, goodbye."

"Director Lin, walk slowly."

…………

Lin Nan couldn't watch the red carpet at the closing ceremony. He and the people from China Film Group had already boarded the plane back home.

There was still a large wave of reporters at the airport.

"Director Lin, how much did "The Martian" cost?"

"This issue is confidential and will be discussed during the premiere."

"What did you and Director Li An talk about? Is it the movie project?"

"Small talk."

There are various online speculations about the total amount of the copyright transaction for "The Martian", but they are all unfounded.

Lin Nan had planned before that the data would be made public on the day of the premiere, and China Film would also keep it secret.

As soon as he returned to the company, someone from the marketing department came to Lin Nan with information.

“How was the box office?”

"Li Mi's Conjecture" has been released for several days.

"Director Lin, this data is not very good."

"more specific."

"The three-day box office on the first weekend was 8 million..."

Lin Nan was puzzled. This is probably the best result among movies of the same type.

"Are you sure this data isn't very good?"

"Listen to me first. On the fourth day, its daily box office dropped below one million. In the past few days, the box office has been six to seven million."

"What about "The Mummy 3"?" Lin Nan asked.

"It was 14 million on the first day, and now after five days of release, it's already 60 million."

Cao Baoping hasn't contacted Lin Nan, so he probably feels bad.

Lin Nan was alone in the office, flipping through the news.

Some media have already asserted that this will be the second loss-making film invested by Lin Nan.

"Even if we lose money, we won't lose too much. The total investment is only a little over 10 million."

This was all he could do to comfort himself.

Fortunately, "Li Mi's Conjecture" has a very good reputation, and I hope it can attract some viewers in the future.

…………

Tang Dynasty has released a large number of final makeup photos and stills of "Sword and Sword III".

Cai Yinong's thoughts can be seen from the way of publicity.

"The First Sword" was used for comparison and marketing, focusing on Liu Yifei.

"The new descendant of Nuwa, Tang Yan VS Liu Yifei."

"Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling'er, Jingtian and Xuejian."

Even Liu Shi's poetry was inspired by Chunqiu's brushwork, and his temperament is comparable to Liu Yifei's.

In an interview, Cai Yinong said bluntly: The three actresses all have potential and have the opportunity to catch up in Liu Yifei's footsteps and step onto the international stage...

Lin Nan also admires this person. He really dares to say anything. Do you rely on TV series to catch up?

The penguins were chatting and gossiping.

Zhang Jingchu is really awesome. After being taught a lesson by Jiang Wenli, she must have learned something new. She met with Director Gu two nights ago and was secretly photographed by reporters.

Facts have proven that it really doesn’t matter if a man is old or ugly, as long as you are talented and capable.

Jiang Wenli is not idle. She invites the wives of directors in Beijing to have dinner parties one by one. They are probably going to make some moves.

These days, many teachers and professors in film schools are paying attention to "Li Mi's Conjecture".

When Cao Baoping was able to get an investment of 10 million from Lin Nan, many people were really interested.

Even though they all teach at Nortel, not many of them have actually participated in film shooting and production.

Everyone wants to try their skills, but no one invests.

When Lin Nan returned to school, many teachers looked at him wrongly, as if they were taking advantage of him.

"Lin Nan, I've tricked you. It's hard for this movie to return to its original form."

Cao Baoping was a little embarrassed.

"Teacher Cao, you won't lose money if you lose money, but it may take a long time to recover the cost. After all, the movie is really good.

Don’t tell me whether you’re cheating me or not. Look at those directors in Hong Kong. Even if they really cheat the producers, they will only see smiles on their faces. You are much better than them, haha. "

"How could you talk like that?

However, I really plan to continue to seek investment from you next time, but don’t say you don’t know me then..."

Taking into account the box office and reputation, this movie made by Cao Baoping is actually considered a success, and it will only go further next time.

"I still believe in Teacher Cao's ability. You can continue to come to me next time, as long as the script is not bad."

Lin Nan promised with a guarantee.

Sometimes it doesn't matter if you lose a little, but you will make more money. This is how people and connections come about.