Chapter 82: Want to pick the peaches

Sending films to the Mainland for screening wasn't born of any extra thoughts; it was just a subconscious act.

Perhaps deep down, there was a slight intention to let Mainland audiences get an early taste of Hong Kong films.

After watching too many, the quality of most Hong Kong films is just so-so.

There are only so many true gems; don't go putting filters on yourself.

"As long as the audience likes it, that's all that matters!"

Wu Feng laughed heartily and said leisurely, "I might know the situation in the Mainland better than you, Chairman Liao. There is a severe lack of entertainment activities. As long as the quality of the films released isn't bad, it's perfectly normal for them to be popular!"

"Wusheng might not know, but the Mainland attaches great importance to the fact that Folk Fantasy Films can be sold to Europe and America!"

Chairman Liao said with a smile, "I hope we can continue to build on our success!"

"As for that, there's no need for you to remind me, Chairman Liao!"

Wu Feng said solemnly, "Since the European and American markets have already been opened, there's no reason not to continue!"

"That's exactly how I answered as well!"

Chairman Liao nodded in satisfaction, then his tone turned slightly heavy: "It's just that some viewers feel that Folk Fantasy Films could be filmed a bit better, instead of always leaning toward the dark side of human nature!"

"Then how do these viewers think they should be filmed?"

Wu Feng felt displeased and retorted, "Do they have any specific ideas?"

"If the suggestions are good, it wouldn't be impossible to change the style!"

The so-called Folk Fantasy Films had been introduced in detail before.

It meant digging into the origins of exaggerated folk customs in certain places. If it were a naturally formed habit, that would be one thing, but if it were the result of certain people promoting it to cover up their crimes, it would be excellent material for filming; the shock during the reveal is unparalleled.

Among them, it's not that there aren't stories with good intentions, but there are more factors filled with malice.

Do some people think the film plots have a smear-campaign implication?

"The Mainland audience's idea is, can we film more beautiful things? It would be best to capture the normal landscape of the Mainland; that would have great positive significance!"

When saying this, Chairman Liao's tone was mostly

uncertain.

"Chairman Liao, what you mean is..."

Wu Feng was already quite annoyed; what "Mainland audience"? Did they really think he didn't know who was able to get their opinions to Chairman Liao's ears?

"We can give it a try!"

Chairman Liao said softly, "We cannot ignore the audience's opinions!"

"As for this matter, Silver City Institution can try it, but I won't be getting involved!"

Wu Feng smiled meaningfully and said leisurely, "For films that involve real money invested in production, one still has to look at the returns. You can first serialize the complete story in *Mong Kok News* to see the readers' feedback!"

"This..."

Chairman Liao was in a difficult position and smiled bitterly, "The Mainland audience is urging us a bit too urgently!"

"Then let them raise the money to film it themselves!"

Wu Feng said dismissively, "Once the film is produced, sell it through Silver City Institution's channels, and then have their people follow up to see how it goes, won't that work?"

He was as clear as a mirror in his heart; in any case, he was determined not to get involved in such matters.

How utterly speechless; they even want to pick the peaches here in Hong Kong, aren't they afraid of knocking their teeth out!

"That's all we can do!"

Chairman Liao nodded in agreement, feeling quite helpless inside.

Seeing Wu Feng's firm attitude, he knew that certain ideas from the Mainland were unreliable.

It wasn't that they couldn't film folk stories with a brighter side; both Silver City Institution and Fengrui Film and Television were collecting relevant material, and they would definitely film them later.

It's impossible to always use the same routine; it's easy to cause aesthetic fatigue and eventually kill off a perfectly good genre.

According to Wu Feng, if it weren't for the beautiful scenery in the films being very eye-catching, the market for Folk Fantasy Films would only get smaller and smaller.

Actually, filming one every six months is the most appropriate, but since both Silver City Institution and Fengrui Film and Television need results, they have been working themselves to the bone to continuously film this genre.

The key is that the Folk Fantasy Films they shoot are first serialized as novels of the same name in *Mong Kok News*, accumulating a certain amount of fame before being made into films.

This model can be considered the best commercial promotion method explored by Silver City Institution and Fengrui Film and Television.

Even other genres of films are produced under this model.

Not to mention anything else, as long as the quality of the films produced isn't a problem, they can at least break even, which is quite good; after all, theaters need to make money, right?

Chairman Liao was also not very happy about the Mainland side wanting to bypass this model directly.

"Chairman Liao, if possible, Silver City Institution could strengthen cooperation with Mainland film studios!"

Wu Feng changed the subject and said with a light smile, "The talent cultivated by Mainland film studios is actually quite reliable!"

"Oh, what ideas does Wusheng have? Tell me specifically!"

Chairman Liao became interested and asked curiously, "Isn't the current situation quite good?"

"Always hiring people from the outside is still not safe!"

Wu Feng said directly, "Silver City Institution hasn't filmed any big-budget movies yet, so the conflict of interest with Golden Harvest and Cinema City isn't very intense, but once you start getting involved in big productions, the situation will be hard to say!"

"Whether it's directors or behind-the-scenes staff, Silver City Institution must have its own team!"

"Besides, Hong Kong filmmakers also have areas they aren't good at, such as history-related films; the Mainland side is obviously more reliable in that regard!"

"The Republic of China Strange Hero Film produced by Fengrui Film and Television didn't have very good filming progress, and quite a few things happened during that time; I naturally thought about the problems within it!"

Speaking of this, he smiled lightly: "Chairman Liao also knows my triad status; those filmmakers sent to the Mainland wouldn't dare to be perfunctory!"

"Plus, there were detailed scripts, and even storyboards, but it was still filmed in a stumbling manner. That means their own habits are the problem!"

"Then has the problem been solved?"

Chairman Liao listened with great interest; he hadn't expected Fengrui Film and Television to encounter such things.

His heart suddenly stirred; Silver City Institution had already started preparing for a Historical Ranger Film, and whether they would encounter such problems, no one knew at the moment.

"It was resolved naturally!"

Wu Feng said coldly: "Without me even needing to make a phone call to remind them, the director responsible for the specific filming tried having the assistant director from the Mainland shoot a segment, and the result was actually quite good!"

Speaking to this point, he spread his hands and said with a laugh: "What happened after was simple; the directors from Hong Kong and the Mainland divided the work and cooperated, each filming the aspects they were best at. There might be some flaws in the style, but the entire work has been completely filmed and has entered post-production!"

This matter was true, and not something he had fabricated randomly.

When the Hong Kong director was filming the Republican-era environment, he always felt there were significant problems, and it was only later solved when the Mainland assistant director stepped in; it was just something that couldn't be helped.

Seeking a guaranteed monthly vote.

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(End of this chapter)