“Director Su, isn't it a bit rash to let your company's two new directors take the lead this time? We have many great directors in Hong Kong; they can fully support this film!”
Another reporter from Hong Kong asked, pointing his spearhead at Gao Xiaozhi and Guo Fan.
This film has a script by Su Yu, a screenwriter with a hundred billion box office, and Liu Furong and Jacky Cheung as dual protagonists guaranteeing box office success.
The only weakness is the two new directors taking the lead.
In fact, everyone could see that Su Yu was training his troops!
However, the media and filmmakers in Hong Kong were clearly not reconciled.
“Gao Xiaozhi and Guo Fan have been my assistant directors since I started filming 'chinese partners.' When I was not on set, they were responsible for the filming! Their directorial skills are beyond reproach.
And don't new talents have more drive?
The Hong Kong film industry is simply too dominated by the older generation, which is why no outstanding younger generation has emerged.
It's appropriate to give young people more opportunities, and even if they fail, what then? Consider it tuition!
After all, which great director didn't come from failure?”
Su Yu's answer felt a bit like a killing blow to the heart.
As soon as these words came out, the faces of the bigwigs, celebrities, and media in Hong Kong all sank, feeling as if their most unwilling scar had been exposed.
Then they stared at the clueless reporter with murderous eyes!
The reporter was also stunned; how could he have imagined that Su Yu would be so direct and speak such a blunt truth without considering the consequences?
Shouldn't he have followed my words, praised the famous directors of Hong Kong, and then, in the manner of a junior, expressed admiration?
“Another point is that the Hong Kong film market is too small.
Now, the production cost of any random film cannot be recovered in the Hong Kong market!
If everyone making films loses money, who will continue to invest in films?
Therefore, going out is the only way to save Hong Kong cinema!
Sticking to old ways, clinging to past glories and unwilling to wake up, will only completely destroy the Hong Kong film market!”
In fact, what several entertainment companies did today with the so-called grand red carpet array really made Su Yu unable to stand it.
So, when he spoke, he didn't hold back.
As soon as these words came out, he offended most of the Hong Kong filmmakers.
But what if he offended them?
All the film, television, and entertainment companies in Hong Kong combined now have no influence on him whatsoever.
If it were in the past, if anyone dared to say such words, the bigwigs present would surely make sure he couldn't leave Hong Kong.
But now?
They could only show awkward and stiff smiles, remaining silent.
Hua Qiang and Li Shoucheng also didn't expect Su Yu to suddenly open fire.
Did he drink fake alcohol at Liu Furong’s house yesterday?
Otherwise, why would he leave them no face at all!
“Therefore, I plan to launch a ten-year film support project in my personal name!
Every year from now on, I will invest three to five hundred million into this project to support filmmakers across the two sides and three regions of China who have dreams but lack funding!
Filmmakers with ideas, dreams, who are unwilling to be ordinary or accomplish nothing, can all bring your projects to Tianxing Entertainment.
As long as the project quality is up to standard, you can receive this support investment!”
When Su Yu announced this film support project, the whole audience was in an uproar!
Many people felt their blood boiling, but at the same time, they also felt that Su Yu might be crazy.
Three to five hundred million a year, for ten consecutive years?
That's at least three billion.
With that much money, what couldn't Su Yu do?
Buy luxury homes, buy planes, buy yachts, keep... ahem.
But he wants to use it to help unappreciated filmmakers achieve their dreams?
The cost of this dream is a bit expensive.
However, it's unclear who started clapping first, but then, whether it was the media, reporters, or celebrities and bigwigs, they all clapped in unison.
If someone else had said such words, it might have been to create buzz or gain prestige.
But it was Su Yu who spoke.
That means he's really going to do it.
And this launch press conference also turned into a press conference for Su Yu's film support project.
This news, as if it had grown wings, spread wildly across the internet in the two sides and three regions of China.
As for Su Yu's previous criticism of the Hong Kong film market, it didn't cause much of a stir.
After all, it was something everyone knew, only Hong Kong itself pretended not to know; Su Yu just spoke some blunt truths.
The press conference interview also ended there, because the media reporters present no longer knew what to interview about.
Because Su Yu was too unpredictable, they were truly worried about bringing the topic back to the Hong Kong film market.
The murderous glares from the bigwigs just now, Su Yu didn't care, but they were very scared, okay?
After a simple launch ceremony, "infernal affairs" officially began filming.
Only one scene was prepared for today, as there was still a reception after filming.
And the choice of this scene was very particular.
Gao Xiaozhi and Guo Fan, despite Li Zhaohui's persuasion, chose the rooftop scene, the film's major climax!
The crew was already prepared, and as soon as Liu Furong and Jacky Cheung changed clothes and had their makeup done, filming began immediately.
On the rooftop at this moment, the damp night wind swept through, and the dim yellow lights swayed and flickered in the mist, casting a thick, oppressive atmosphere over the space.
Chen Yongren, played by Jacky Cheung, stood tall with his hands in his pockets, his stern gaze piercing through the night, fixed tightly on Liu Jianming, played by Liu Furong, opposite him.
Liu Jianming forced himself to appear calm, pulling out a stiff smile at the corner of his mouth, and broke the deadlock: “Quite efficient.”
Chen Yongren raised an eyebrow slightly, retorting without weakness: “I also attended police academy.”
His voice was deep but resonant, carrying an undeniable confidence.
Liu Jianming’s smile instantly froze, his eyes flickering with a hint of mockery: “You undercover agents are really interesting; you always meet on rooftops.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Yongren’s gaze became as sharp as an eagle’s.
He took a step forward, his voice firm: “I’m not like you; I’m open and aboveboard.
Where’s what I want?”
At this moment, he exuded an aura of burning his bridges.
Liu Jianming avoided his gaze, his tone a bit shaky: “You might not have brought what I want.”
As he spoke, he unconsciously shifted his feet, trying to ease his inner tension.
Chen Yongren snorted coldly, the sound seemingly squeezed through his teeth: “Hmph, what do you mean, you came up here to sunbathe?”
His eyes were filled with anger and disdain, staring fixedly at Liu Jianming, as if to see through him.
Liu Jianming was silent for a moment, his expression suddenly becoming complex, showing regret and struggle.
He whispered: “Give me a chance.”
His voice trembled slightly, as if he was making a final struggle.
Chen Yongren frowned deeply, a hint of doubt and scrutiny flashing in his eyes, and pressed: “How can I give you a chance?”
He didn’t believe this former enemy would truly repent now.
Liu Jianming looked up, his eyes filled with a hint of expectation, and said eagerly: “I didn’t have a choice before, but now I want to be a good person.”