"Three investors sent me WeChat messages, expressing their interest in "Our Names" and asking what resources will be needed for the follow-up of this film and how much money will be invested?" Director Zhou Jie just stepped off the podium when he received this message good news.
The entire film "Our Name" has been filmed and produced. On June 28, Zhou Jie rushed to Chengdu to participate in the first "One Venture Capital" key film and television project investment roadshow recommendation meeting (hereinafter referred to as: "One Venture Capital"). This is the The film completed the later "first stop" project road show. "The people of Sichuan and Chongqing know better the story of Sichuan and Chongqing. I want to find distribution resources and funds here." Zhou Jie said.
Director Zhou Jie
The first "One Venture Capital" key film and television project investment roadshow recommendation meeting focused on 8 core units and 16 high-quality projects, and was hosted by Chengdu Cultural Property Exchange, Chengdu Film and Television City Management Committee, and Beijing One Day Culture. The more than four-hour promotion meeting was a series of exciting events. Major projects such as the potential venture capital projects of the Beijing International Film Festival, the music variety show created by Lang Lang, and the film and television project adapted from Fan Deng's novel were all unveiled at the road show.
Give good projects a chance to be seen
It is understood that the first "One Venture Capital" has received hundreds of project applications since its launch. After many meetings and repeated discussions, 16 outstanding projects were finally selected and based on The types and characteristics of the projects are gathered into eight major units: "Beijing Film Festival Beijing Market Project Venture Capital", "Genre Cinema Movies", "Science Fiction + Animation", "Literary Adaptation", "Chongqing Movies", "Chengdu Movies", "Short Plays" and "Entertainment and Performing Arts" . Some of these projects combine the latest technology, some incorporate regional cultural characteristics, and some are new interpretations of classic literary works.
Li Sihan, the representative of "Beijing Market Project Venture Capital of Beijing Film Festival" promoted the movies "Safe Years" and "Tiger Club". The two films won the Most Investment Value Project Award of the 14th Beijing Film Festival Project Venture Capital and The 12th Beijing Film Festival Project Venture Capital Outstanding Script Project Award.
Why did the Beijing International Film Festival, which has a mature venture capital market, come to Chengdu to participate in the "One Venture Capital" road show?
"We hope that good venture capital projects will not only bloom at the Beijing International Film Festival." Cui Yan, director of the Beijing International Film Festival Operations Center, said, "As long as good projects have more opportunities to be seen, they will be able to be presented on the big screen. "The outstanding film works are one step closer."
Cui Yan said that he was very encouraged and inspired after watching other project roadshows at "One Venture Capital". "No matter which province or city you are in, there are so many talents who love film creation. Chengdu's film and television industry is on the rise, and the platform established by the Chengdu Cultural Property Exchange will allow more and more local resources and ideas to emerge."
In the "Type Cinema Movies" section, Hengye Pictures representative Chen Lujia brought two films with different styles, "Genius Buyer" and "This Killer Is a Little Panic". Among them, "Genius Buyer" is a remake of the Korean movie "钱", which tells the story of a small person's counterattack and the awakening of human nature. "The Killer Is a Bit Panic" uses comedy elements throughout. The film is a remake of the British movie "One Week to Die, Your Money Back". The two films are expected to hit theaters in the summer of 2025.
requires frequent and continuous exposure to good projects
Science fiction and animation are film and television genres that have attracted much attention in recent years. In the "Science Fiction + Animation" section, three films, "Red Earth", "Machine War" and "Elf Awakening" were unveiled. Among them, "Red Earth" is adapted from the science fiction novel of the same name that won the Chinese Science Fiction Nebula Award "Rough Stone Award". Chief producer Lin Ran said in the introduction that "Red Earth" is China's first online movie adapted from an original science fiction IP. Based on the science fiction setting of the original work, this film has been visually adapted to be more in line with science fiction movies.
Xu Peimeng, representative of the Western International Film and Television Property Rights Trading Center, introduced the science fiction movie "Machine War". The film will be written and directed by the well-known director Yu Fei. It combines popular elements such as e-sports, mechas, and the metaverse to create a futuristic electronic world for the audience. The group of science fiction projects
also attracted Cui Yan’s attention.He believes that Chengdu is a fertile ground for science fiction, and there are too many excellent science fiction novels and science fiction authors born in Chengdu. "This is Chengdu's unique advantage. There is great potential for the development of science fiction film and television in the future."
"Today I have seen two projects worth following up." Li Gengfei, general manager of Eying Capital, said, "As an investment fund under Eying Group, we , in addition to the main themes, we also pay great attention to marketable realistic themes. We need to be exposed to good projects frequently and continuously. Platforms such as the Beijing Film Festival and the Shanghai International Film Festival have venture capital links, but they are basically concentrated once a year. I hope that such a film and television promotion conference can be held in Chengdu every month."
The animated film "Elf Awakening" is produced by Wanda Film and Television and directed by Malaysian animation director Huang Yixiang. The film took many years to produce and combines adventure, fantasy, youth and other genres. The film reinterprets traditional elements from a modern perspective and demonstrates the unique charm and far-reaching influence of Chinese culture. Liu Hua, the chief producer of the film, said in the promotion that he hopes to convey a kind of cultural confidence through the film.
The relevant person in charge of the Chengdu Cultural Exchange said that the prosperity of film and television cannot be separated from the help of capital. The Chengdu Cultural Exchange Western International Film and Television Property Rights Trading Center established the "One Venture Capital" platform precisely to open up the barriers between capital and film and television projects. , to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results for both parties.
In addition to "One Venture Capital", the Western International Film and Television Property Rights Trading Center is also actively promoting the establishment of multiple special investment funds, including film investment funds, concert investment funds, micro-short drama investment fund of funds, etc., aiming to target different types and different Targeted investments will be made in large-scale film, television and entertainment projects, and the overall size of the fund will exceed 4 billion yuan.
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short plays, variety shows, and concerts innovatively appeared
In the "Literary Adaptation" section, Fan Deng's reading representative Du Lei introduced the film and television plan for Fan Deng's novel "Behind the Scenes." The novel "Behind the Scenes" contains 19 short stories "adapted from true stories". The film and television adaptation will continue Fan Deng's delicate observation and profound description of human affairs, using images to maximize the presentation of various aspects of life, joy, anger, sorrow, and joy, and arouse the audience's emotions. resonance.
Short dramas can be said to be one of the hottest trends in the film and television industry in recent years. China's first youth-themed short drama "Genius Training Camp: Young Special Forces" was also recommended. The play is adapted from the best-selling book "Genius Training Camp". The story is full of positive energy and highlights the spiritual outlook of teenagers in the new era.
In the promotion of the "Entertainment and Performing Arts" section, Sichuan Unbounded Legend Culture Technology Co., Ltd. brought the "Legend of Golden Melody" tour plan, and the "Endless Journey" God-level Anime Original Soundtrack Concert project promoted by Beijing One Day Music, It will gather many well-known Japanese comic IPs such as " Slam Dunk ", "Dragon Ball", "Naruto", " Sword Art Online " and so on.
Liao Haisong, CEO of the Lang Lang Art Foundation, presented the heavyweight project "Meet the Piano" Cross-Border Music Talent Variety Show. This project was created by the world's top pianist Lang Lang. It aims to use a variety show in the form of a variety show that does not adhere to formats and does not define genres, so that instrumental music learners and performers can freely and fully demonstrate their talents. The program is expected to hold auditions in 40 cities across the country.
Han Zi, Secretary-General of the Chinese Film Fund of the Beijing Cultural Development Foundation, believes that "Film and television culture is all-encompassing. In addition to traditional film and television projects, this roadshow also brings 'potential stocks' in short plays, variety shows, concerts and other tracks, enriching "
Red Star News reporter Qiu Junfeng's photo according to organizer editor Zeng Qi
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