Chapter 284 Unscrupulous Sponsorship (Today is the fifth update)


    The Hong Kong Arts Center was built in 1977 and is a 16-storey building.


    There are movie halls, concert halls, exhibition halls, restaurants, etc. inside. It is a comprehensive cultural base, and the Shouchen Theater is one of them.


    Fu Qi had said that this theater was very small. When Chen Qi saw it with his own eyes, he felt that it was just fine. There were more than 400 seats in the upper and lower floors of the auditorium. The layout was very good and did not appear cramped. The stage in front was also up to standard, so it was considered "small and Sophisticated”.


    For the first nine editions of the Academy Awards, there was no fixed venue. Starting from the 10th edition, it was moved to a grand theater with more than 1,000 seats.


    "Mr. Chen!"


    "The first time we met, we have admired each other for a long time!"


    Two people came over and introduced themselves. They were Shu Qi, the editor-in-chief of "Film Fortnightly", and Chen Baisheng, the deputy editor-in-chief.


    They were very surprised and sent invitation letters to the leftists with the intention of giving it a try. Unexpectedly, they made an appointment to meet the next day to discuss sponsorship! Come on, the left wants sponsorship! Wong Tai Sin has appeared!


    But out of politeness, I have to meet him.


    After a few polite words, Chen Qi asked: "Do you have any sponsors now?"


    "Radio Television Hong Kong is helping us organize it, and the entire awards process will be broadcast on the radio."


    "No TV station?"


    "Uh, not yet!"


    Seeing the other party''s expression, Shu Qi blushed and added: "We are a start-up, so we can''t help it if we are smaller. Mr. Chen wants to sponsor us, but to be honest, this is not suitable.


    Because you are a film company, and film companies sponsor film awards, it would be too unpleasant to spread the word. "


    "But your awards have already been determined, and there are no behind-the-scenes operations. What''s so unpleasant about it?"


    Chen Qi laughed and said: "We on the left are poor and can''t afford much money for sponsorship. We just want to help because you dare to be the first in the world and work hard for the development of the Hong Kong film industry.


    And we don’t have any requirements for awards. I came here specifically to inspect the venue today. "


    He stood up, looked around the theater, and asked, "Are you ready for the red carpet?"


    "No!"


    "Are you ready for background music?"


    "No!"


    "Are there any fans on site to cheer on?"


    "No!"


    "There''s nothing, what kind of award ceremony are you doing?"


    Chen Qi pointed unceremoniously and said: "In my opinion, there is a small open space outside the building, and then there is the road. From the roadside to the entrance of the building, there is a red carpet, with guardrails on both sides. Outside the guardrail are the media area, specially designed for reporters to take photos.


    On the left side of the entrance to the building, there is a signature area with a large background board. Every guest comes here to sign their signature after walking on the red carpet. It''s a pity that there is no live TV broadcast, otherwise there would be a host interview, so forget it this year.


    There is also this stage. There is also a red carpet on the steps to the stage. There are several pieces of music on the scene to enhance the atmosphere. The first floor is for the guests, and the second floor is free for the fans.


    There is a media interview area in the backstage, and every winner will be interviewed after receiving the award..."


    "We on the left are poor and can only afford 150,000 yuan for these bits and pieces, including the red carpet, security, music, and reporters'' travel expenses. It should be enough. There are several little-known sub-newspapers under our newspaper, which can be used Sponsored in their name and not involving film companies.


    Please believe us, there is really no political purpose, it is purely to do our part for Hong Kong movies! "


    “…”


    Shu Qi and Chen Baisheng swallowed. They were educated people. It''s not that they don''t love money, but they have to be careful about it. They can''t ask for it themselves. It''s best for others to give it to them.


    Chen Qi took the initiative to come to the door, and the things he proposed were very complete. It sounded like a decent awards ceremony.


    "You really have no requirements for awards?"


    "The answer has been announced, can you still change it? No!"


    "Then, let''s study it internally."


    "sure!"


    Chen Qi said goodbye.


    Walking out of the art center, he couldn''t help but laugh. He upgraded the specifications and waited to see how those casual and casual people would embarrass themselves. How to establish the authority of an award? In addition to the organizer and the award itself, packaging is also a very important part.


    The small pink lantern shampoo room on the street is 200, the bathing center is 800, and the luxury business is K2000 for pure accompanying wine. If you want to buy it, double it, and then double it if you have a student ID. It all depends on packaging...


    As for why you sponsor the Hong Kong Film Awards?


    Very simple.


    Don''t talk about being independent when you are being taken care of.


    Don''t talk about self-expression when you take money from foreigners - yes, I''m talking about you, the sixth generation!


    Of course, this is only the first session, everything is rough, and Chen Qi has to penetrate it bit by bit.


    …


    He came to Hong Kong in February, and a month passed in the blink of an eye, and it was early March.


    There''s still a week left until the Academy Awards.


    "Shaolin Temple" has been released in mainland China, setting off a movie-watching craze as usual, but with "Tai Chi" in the lead, the craze has always been a little bit behind. Li Lianjie has two consecutive blockbuster movies, and he deserves to be the Rookie King.


    The post-production of "Tai Chi 2" and "Orphan" was completed in time to go to Cannes in May. Chen Qi contacted Chen Xiangmei''s assistant and asked her to come to Hong Kong to see the samples of "Orphan".


    He originally wanted to make four films this year: Tai Chi 3, a North American special film, The Love of Ghosts, and an award-winning film.


    But he found that he was too busy. Once the award-winning film entered the formal process, he would devote all his energy to that, because the scale of the film was large and he could not afford to be careless in the slightest.


    So after much thought, he gave up on the special films and only made three.


    Anyway, with the sales of "Tai Chi 2" and "Orphan", this year''s performance has been achieved, and special films can be made again next year.


    "Mom, I''m leaving!"


    In the morning at Chungking Mansions, Zhong Chuhong ran to her mother''s clothing stall to say goodbye. Her mother quickly stopped her and asked, "Ah Hong, when will the filming of your movie start?"


    "It''s almost half a month later!"


    "Then what are you busy with now?"


    "Wow, it''s like I signed up for a cram school. I have to learn everything from pottery to bartending and dancing. I play the role of an artist, versatile."


    "Why is it so troublesome for leftists to film? Go quickly and come back early, it''s not safe."


    "It''s okay, those Indian and Pakistani guys are harassing me, I will beat them up."


    Zhong Chuhong had a boyish temperament since she was a child and often got into fights. She waved her hands, ran out, took a minibus to Clear Water Bay, and watched with sad eyes as the Shaw Brothers studio passed by and stopped at the entrance of the Leftist Studio.


    She used to think that filming was just filming, which was different from working.


    But after taking this role, I actually felt like I was working.


    Come on time every day, leave on time, practice various skills, and hold script reading meetings, you are the conscience of heaven and earth! She never knew there was such a thing as script reading during filming.


    Everyone sat together, including those behind the scenes, and each person was assigned some lines and narration to sort out the plot and feel the atmosphere. But to be honest, this form is quite interesting, as it can instantly tell the difference between one''s line skills.


    The three newcomers rushed to the street together, Xiao Fangfang looked down upon the audience.


    Why did Chen Qi do this? Because "The Love of Ghosts" is a romance film, and the atmosphere is the most important. If there is a lack of atmosphere between the actors, especially between the male and female protagonists, there will be no good show.


    "Good morning Ah Hong!"


    "Morning!"


    "Wow, you look so beautiful today?"


    "When am I not beautiful?"


    She entered the studio, which had been decorated like the hero''s home, complete with living room, bedroom, and bathroom. There was also a separate small bar just for her to mix drinks.


    The original Demi Moore was just a big vase, with no features other than appearance.


    Chen Qi added a lot of interesting things to his version. The male protagonist is upright, kind and smart, and the female protagonist is versatile and passionate about life. It is interesting that these two people fall in love.


    (One chapter first, there are four more chapters...)


    (End of chapter)