Chinese entertainment director starts with filmmaking

Chapter 51: Victory Celebration Banquet

At the Peninsula Hotel, Han Sanping hosted a grand banquet, inviting many people from the industry.

The 25 million yuan box office of "Crazy Stone" was enough to warrant a celebration banquet, let alone the 64 million yuan box office of "Triangle".

With Han Sanping's influence, the entire celebration banquet was a star-studded affair.

At this moment, Gu Qing arrived at the hotel in Ning Hao's car.

China Film Group was the main investor in this film, so the celebration banquet was also organized by China Film Group, and there was no need for Gu Qing to stand at the door to greet them.

"Director Gu, it's been a long time."

"Director Ning, you're here too."

The person greeting him at the door was an acquaintance. As a producer, Chen Ze naturally needed to make public appearances to boost his reputation.

He used to work in sales overseas, and now that he's back in China as a producer, he needs to make a name for himself.

"Congratulations, Old Chen!"

Gu Qing cupped his hands in greeting and offered his congratulations with a smile.

He got along well with Chen Ze and didn't cause him much trouble. If there's an opportunity in the future, they could strengthen their cooperation.

Chen Ze welcomed the two inside and joined them for drinks to get to know each other.

Producers are not like directors, screenwriters, or actors. These people can get a lot of exposure after the project is released, and sometimes they don't even have a name.

There are many famous directors and cinematographers in China, but you really can't name many producers.

However, the producer is the most indispensable person in the crew, and they have to arrange personnel, logistics, filming, socializing and so on.

Han Sanping started his career as a film producer.

"Director Gu, it's been a long time. We've met before."

Before they had exchanged more than a few words, a fat man with squinted eyes and a smile on his face came over.

"Mr. Yu? It's been a long time."

Gu Qing looked at Yu Dong and greeted him warmly.

People with squinty eyes are often scheming, and Gu Qing didn't underestimate anyone.

Bona Film Group was the first privately-owned film distribution company, and with a veteran leader like Han Sanping, its development has always been steady and upward.

Huayi Brothers was the first listed company in China, but Bona Film Group was not far behind, going public on NASDAQ the following year.

In addition, Bona has always stayed within the red line, and even more than a decade later, it is still able to dominate the industry and stand at the top.

"Director Gu really made a name for himself this time, with a budget of nine million and a box office of sixty-four million."

"If you need investment in the future, you can come to Bona."

Yu Dong smiled, pretending not to care.

Huayi Brothers is planning to go public, and Bona Film Group is not far behind.

Find a few high-quality projects, make the financial statements look better, increase the profit margin, and you will naturally be able to obtain more financing.

"This Mr. Yu is quite cunning. We need to be more careful when cooperating with him in the future."

Ning Hao leaned closer to Gu Qing and whispered something.

No director or investor is envious of them; they all have to support them.

"The investment is still uncertain, and besides, we don't lack investment."

Gu Qing nodded. He was naturally aware that, apart from China Film Group and the young rich woman, he didn't want anyone else involved in the investment.

Bona can have soup if he wants, but eating the big head is out of the question.

Uh, you've got the wrong idea. He's not in a position to say that right now.

Besides Yu Dong from Bona Film Group, he also met Wang Changtian from Enlight Media.

The latter is not doing so well. The rise of online media has impacted the traditional media industry, and now it is preparing to enter the film industry.

They had previous experience investing in movies, but it hadn't made much of a splash.

"Mr. Wang, there will be opportunities in the future."

Gu Qing treated Wang Changtian much better than Yu Dong.

This person entered the industry late and didn't have a good relationship with big-name directors. He had no choice but to settle for working with directors in the Hong Kong film industry. Later, when the market recovered, he was able to make a profit.

However, Gu Qing values ​​Enlight Media's animation department more, but it's too early to say anything now.

I also met with Mr. Wang, the young CEO of Huayi Brothers. To be honest, I haven't really gotten to know him properly yet. Next to Mr. Wang was Li Binbin, but I didn't see another leading actress, Zhou Xun.

Although Mr. Wang was tempted by Gu Qing, he didn't treat her with the same respect and deference as Wang Changtian. He just treated her normally, since Huayi Brothers was a large and powerful company with many directors under his control.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Mr. Wang left with another female companion.

"Director Gu, hello. I've heard Xiaoming mention you before, and it's great to meet you today. You are truly a handsome and promising young man."

Li Binbin was dressed in a white evening gown, looking radiant and outstanding. When he saw Gu Qing in person, his eyes lit up.

Yes, he's much more handsome in person than on camera.

"Hello, it's such a pity we couldn't work together before."

"Please forgive me if I'm not available. Director Gu, please feel free to ask if there are any suitable roles for you in the future."

Li Binbin is very clever. The only connection between the two is Huang Xiaoming. Although Huang Xiaoming approached her to play the female lead for the first time, she refused.

Good things come to those who wait, and now that the relationship has been broken, we'll have to rely on her to reconnect us.

"Your co-production has started filming? Huayi Brothers has really big resources; they even managed to get Jay Chou and Tony Leung together."

"Huayi Brothers has always been a leader in the industry, and this time the cast is unprecedented. I would like to see it if I have the chance."

Gu Qing nodded, also somewhat curious about "The Forbidden Kingdom." The film was full of hype, but its target audience wasn't domestic.

There will be an opportunity.

When Gu Qing brought up this matter, Li Binbin's smile faded considerably.

She wasn't targeting Gu Qing; it was just that the whole thing was too shameful.

All the fighting and infighting is ultimately for the benefit of others.

The two chatted for a while longer, exchanged contact information, and then Li Binbin said goodbye and left.

Before Li Binbin had gone far, many young actors came up to greet him, not for any other reason than to become familiar with him.

Gu Qing and Ning Hao are both famous directors.

"Ah Qing, Ning Hao, it's still directors like you who are popular. I waited at the door for ages and didn't even get a smile. You must have collected countless business cards."

Looking at the two people in front of him, Chen Ze couldn't help but say with envy.

"Old Chen, you're underestimating yourself. You have the backing of China Film Group. Everyone who sees you will praise you."

Gu Qingke ignored everyone's complaints and exposed their lies.

"Well, you know, no one can get away with this."

"Let's go, we've already wasted a lot of time, we've been waiting for you, our great hero."

Chen Ze laughed and scolded, then shook his head and said nothing more.

He was Uncle Chen not long ago, but now he's Old Chen.

The group entered the banquet hall together, where the atmosphere became even more lively.

Besides people within the industry, there are also many business owners outside the industry, including those from cinema chains, new media companies, and even leaders from higher-level departments.

To be honest, this celebration banquet had little to do with him as the director, and it wasn't his turn to speak anyway.

After the leaders on stage finished speaking, it was Han Sanping's turn.

The topics were nothing more than the new market for domestic films and young directors.

Gu Qing, feeling bored, glanced around and spotted Jing Tian in the crowd. The girl looked fresh and elegant today, and with her naturally beautiful face, she outshone everyone else.

It had been many days since we last met. Although we kept in touch by phone, we couldn't video chat, so it wasn't as convenient.

When the little girl saw Gu Qing looking over, she excitedly waved to him.

If it weren't for concerns about the negative impact, I reckon they would have just squeezed through.