Chapter 171 Teacher Tian’s Relationship

Wang Hao was not sure whether Han Sanping's inquiry was based on his concern for the development of the Chinese film industry or on the compensation that Wang Hao had just promised to delay the box office revenue sharing.

He didn't care about these things. Since the other party had spoken, he had to go along with it.

But after asking this question, Han Sanping quickly added another sentence.

"Of course, Huaying hasn't been able to participate in new film investments for nearly a year."

Wang Hao smiled and didn't make things difficult for him.

“Uncle Han, don’t worry, I’ll figure out the investment.

The main reason is that my new movie involves the railway, so I'm afraid I'll need the help of Huaying to make the connection."

As he spoke, Wang Hao briefly told the story of the new movie "Source Code".

After hearing the scene of the train bombing, Han Sanping couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Why... why do you always want to do something big? First you made counterfeit money, and now you blow up a train. And it was a high-speed train, this..."

"Oh, it's a science fiction movie."

Wang Hao smiled indifferently.

"I've only just started, Hollywood has even made movies about the earth blowing up.

If you ask me, the first thing that needs to be reformed in the Chinese film and television industry is not the production model, but the censorship system.

You said that when it comes to filming movies, the radio and television department is the superior unit, and it’s fine if they review it, but other departments also have to interfere, not allowing this to be filmed, not allowing that to be filmed, for fear of touching their sore spots…”

"Alright! Alright! Alright!"

Han Sanping quickly interrupted him.

"You should just say this here, if you say this outside, I don't know how much trouble you will cause.

The audit has always been like this, and you can't change it.

As for the railway department, please give me the specific script and I will communicate with them."

"Don't communicate, Uncle Han, you have to try your best to get it, otherwise my movie will have to go the Sino-US co-production model again." Wang Hao said quickly.

“Isn’t the Sino-US co-production model good?

Not only will it bring in more revenue, but it will also take into account the overseas market. I heard that the reputation and box office performance of "Wushuang" in overseas releases are quite good."

Han Sanping asked back with some confusion.

Wang Hao nodded and then shook his head.

"It's not that it's bad, but my movie is not just a movie. I have to consider the connection between the plot and the entire series. It would definitely be better to set the story in China."

After hearing what he said, Han Sanping nodded to show his understanding, and the two chatted about the new movie for a while.

As it was getting dark, Han Sanping wanted to keep him for dinner, but Wang Hao took his leave considering that he had an appointment in the evening.

The person Wang Hao had an appointment with in the evening was his graduate advisor Tian Zhuang.

As a graduate student, he is unqualified.

After all, he didn't actually spend that long working under Tian Zhuang.

It's just that as a director, he is successful, and successful students are always more favored by teachers, aren't they?

So even though Wang Hao didn't stay in school for many days, Tian Zhuang still valued him very much as a student.

But the reason why Wang Hao invited his mentor to dinner today was for another reason.

Of course, if you want to ask someone for something, you can't just say it as soon as you meet them. You have to drink three rounds of wine and eat five dishes before you can bring it up.

"Teacher, come, let me toast you again. It's almost been a year, and I haven't been to school very often..."

When Wang Hao raised his glass for who knows how many times, Tian Zhuang waved his hand. "Alright, alright, no matter how much you toast, you still have to write this graduation thesis!"

Wang Hao burst out laughing when he heard this.

"No, teacher, what do you think of me?

Don’t worry about the graduation thesis. I have already thought of the direction of the thesis.”

"That's good," Tian Zhuang nodded, and then asked, "What are you going to write about in your paper?"

Wang Hao toasted the teacher and said, "It's mainly about the film industry. Let's discuss the gap between our country and Hollywood in terms of film industry, as well as the direction of progress."

"That's a good topic."

Tian Zhuang also took a sip of wine and expressed his appreciation for the direction of Wang Hao's thesis.

“Although there are some research papers on this topic, most of them only touch upon the surface. Since you have studied and exchanged ideas in Hollywood, you must have gained a lot.

If your paper is acceptable, the school might invite you back to give a lecture and teach the younger students so that they can broaden their horizons."

"With my level, how can I teach others?"

Wang Hao waved his hands repeatedly to refuse.

“But this time I went to Hollywood for exchange and study, and I really broadened my horizons.

Compared with their production technology, what we learned in school is really a bit backward. "

Wang Hao and Teacher Tian drank together and recounted what he had seen and heard at Columbia.

After listening to Wang Hao's words, Tian Zhuang was silent for a long time, and finally sighed.

"Well, there's nothing we can do about it. The management software, graphics processing software, and new filming equipment you mentioned are indeed good things, but they also cost money.

When the school's Qingying Studio was profitable, the academy and department had more money on hand, but now..."

Tian Zhuang shook his head and sighed even more heavily.

Wang Hao smiled and said:

“It’s not the academy’s fault. After all, the knowledge we learn in school is used to lay the foundation and is also very important.

While laying the foundation, students also have to keep up with industry trends.

So, this is what I think. Our Galaxy Interactive Entertainment company is about to shoot a new movie. This time we went to Hollywood for exchanges and learning, and also introduced a complete production management system from there.

This software system can be considered to be relatively advanced globally.

If the school is interested, our company can cooperate with the school and let the junior and senior students go to our company for practical learning. "

"That's great!"

Tian Zhuang was overjoyed when he heard this, but after being happy, he suddenly came to his senses.

"Hiss, Xiao Wang, it's rare to see you so generous. What are you planning now?"

When Wang Hao heard what he said, he immediately cried out in grievance.

"No, teacher, what do you mean by scheming? The school has no money to introduce new equipment and technology, but our company happens to have some, so we can help the school. How can this be called a scheming idea?"

Tian Zhuang reached out and tapped him, "You are a director, but your acting skills are not up to standard at all. How can you guide actors in the future?"

Then he laughed again:

"Tell me, why are you trying to fool around in front of the teacher? What do you want to do this time?

As long as it is not a matter of principle, we can discuss it for the sake of the new technology."

(End of this chapter)

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