Entertainment: I am the peak

Chapter 285 I am also your fan
If Li Qiutang hadn't been there in person, her feelings wouldn't have been so real.

Although this negotiation was initiated because of the loss of the WTO lawsuit and their side was in the wrong, Li Qiutang found that many people on their side both respected and feared Hollywood, as if they were naturally inferior to it.

When it comes to the development of the film markets of the two countries, I have no confidence. It is true that imported films and co-productions account for a large proportion of the total box office, but "The Flowers of War" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" released last month are both purely domestic films, and they have performed well. You can say that!
Li Qiutang was almost dying of anxiety when she heard this. I won the Golden Globe Award and the French César Award, why didn't you tell me?

You can’t even accuse In Time of having a “restricted release” in the U.S. from start to finish, as Focus Features’ efforts to expand its screening have failed.

Although Li Qiutang was only a consultant accompanying the group and could not say much, she was really exhausted after following the whole process.

Talking about now, the first point of the two points raised by Li Qiutang was basically accepted by the MPAA. Increasing the number of imported films has always been their core demand, and as long as they are 3D or IMAX films, it is not too demanding. However, the second point of establishing a channel for the exchange of film talents between China and the United States was rejected by their side.

"We already lost the lawsuit and were at a disadvantage. If we make this kind of request again, they will definitely not agree to it."

"It's called a talent exchange between the two sides, but in fact it's just sending our people to study there, and we get all the benefits. How can they agree to this?"

Li Qiutang was really going to be pissed off by this stupid teammate.

No matter whether he agrees or not, you have to ask!

Finally, he really didn't want to argue anymore, so he found the CEO of China Film Group Corporation who was in charge of the negotiations and strongly advocated the necessity of talent exchange between Chinese and American film companies.

"It must be mentioned. We have increased the import share, raised the revenue sharing ratio, and allowed international organizations to audit our box office. Shouldn't we get some benefits? It's not an excessive demand to set up a talent exchange program.

"Besides, it's just a mention, why is it not okay? The goal is there, we can't not shoot just because there is a goalkeeper. We throw the ball out, and it's their business whether they can catch it or not."

Li Qiutang was angry that the leader of the China Film Group team this time was not Mr. Han, but someone he didn't know.

Li Qiutang reported this plan to the leader of the China Film Group every day for a week.

There are not many opportunities to meet with MPAA executives. If you don’t mention it now, it will be difficult to find another opportunity later.

As a result, Li Qiutang was not very popular in the delegation, and some seniors even accused him of seeking personal gain.

"Don't think I don't know that you have a film company. To put it nicely, it's for the film industry. To put it bluntly, you are doing it for yourself."

To say that he was acting for personal gain in such a situation was tantamount to saying that he was rebelling, and Li Qiutang could not stand such an accusation.

"Why would I want to settle this privately?" Li Qiutang was about to start a quarrel. "It's a new agreement with new terms. If we sign it today, it will be public tomorrow. Why would I want to settle this privately? My small company can't compare to Huayi, Guangguang, or Bona. Even if there are policy dividends, they will get more. Why would I want to settle this privately? Explain clearly."

His companions quickly pulled Li Qiutang away: "Forget it, forget it, we need to unite internally."

"You've been away from the front line for decades. Do you know what the crew looks like now? You're pretending to be an expert here." Li Qiutang spoke venomously, and her words stabbed him in the heart.

"you you……"

"Okay, okay. He is young and has a bad temper. Please don't bother with him." He quickly took him away.

It was Sunday, the day the Americans were having a day off, and it was also the Chinese New Year, so the Chinese delegation also had a rare chance to take a day off.

In addition to Chinatown, the streets of Los Angeles are also filled with a strong Chinese New Year atmosphere, and red lanterns can be seen.

Yes, foreigners have started to celebrate Chinese festivals, so why do some people dare not make requests to foreigners? What are they afraid of, or why are they feeling inferior?
Li Qiutang called her mother and told her that she didn't go back home this year and her parents must be very lonely at home.

But it was very noisy on the other end of the line.

"Hey? Why did you call back?" Didn't you say that it was inconvenient to contact the outside world while negotiating with the Americans?

"It's New Year's Day so I called back. What are you doing over there? It's so noisy."

"Your Aunt Xiaoli is singing."

Ok?
Li Qiutang was a little slow to react.

"How did you get together?" "Yifei brought me and your dad to Toronto." Liu Yifei said Li Qiutang knew about this.

"She took you two over to celebrate the New Year?"

"Yes, at first we said we didn't want to go, but then her mother called and asked us to go, and even helped us get passports and exchange foreign currency."

"Give the phone to Yifei and I'll talk to her."

"Yifei, Yifei, Qiutang's phone number."

As soon as Liu Yifei heard her aunt asking her to answer Li Qiutang's call, she knew that the truth was exposed and was prepared to be scolded by her boyfriend.

But the first words she heard were: "Yifei, thank you."

Liu Yifei quickly realized why Li Qiutang thanked her and said with a smile: "I would feel awkward if you said thank you to me." Liu Yifei looked at Li Qiutang's parents and said softly.

"How are you doing in Los Angeles? Did the talks go well?"

"Negotiations are just like that. I have no say in them. I am just a consultant."

After a few words, Li Qiutang hung up the phone and said, "I'll call you in the evening."

The phone was handed to Li's mother, who couldn't help but nag her son, and Li Qiutang endured it obediently.

"You buy something for Yifei. They'll come all the way to pick you two up."

Mother Li smiled and said, "Do I need you to teach me?"

These days, Mr. and Mrs. Li wanted to spend all the money they had on Liu Yifei.

In the evening, Li Qiutang and Liu Yifei chatted until late at night before hanging up the phone.

The next day, the first day of the new year, but the negotiations continued.

Perhaps after careful consideration over the weekend, or perhaps because they could no longer bear Li Qiutang's torture, the China Film Group representative finally proposed the China-US film talent exchange plan to the MPAA.

To the surprise of most representatives, the plan was not opposed by the MPAA, which said they were willing to establish such a friendly communication channel.

The core demands of MPAA are the share and profit sharing of imported films, as well as the rights to co-produced films. They can agree to all other conditions.

Isn't it just receiving a few Chinese people to visit and study in the company and the crew every year? There is no loss and there is nothing wrong with agreeing to it.

Li Qiutang was very happy to hear this. If he agreed to this condition, his trip to Los Angeles would not be in vain.

February 2th came suddenly, and the last stop of Future One’s visit to the United States was in Los Angeles.

The delegation has been waiting here for a long time.

The meeting between Future No. 1 and the delegation was followed by the media, but it might not be reported in the newspapers. He listened to the delegation's summary report on the two-month negotiations and praised their achievements. He smiled and said that he was also a senior movie fan, and he did not shy away from saying that he had watched many Hollywood blockbusters, and especially liked "Saving Private Ryan."

While shaking hands and greeting the representatives, he recognized Li Qiutang, stopped in front of him, and the two shook hands.

He said: "I've watched In Time, it's very well made. I've also watched your other movies. The key is that you're still so young, you need to make more good movies."

"Yes, thank you." Li Qiutang agreed with a smile.

He then smiled and said, "I am also your fan."

Li Qiutang smiled.

(End of this chapter)