2057 Play it by ear
Everyone's looking at Renly.
This sentence is indeed a bit exaggerated and blind. After all, personal power is still relatively weak in the industrial system and cannot easily leverage the entire lever. Market laws and social rules cannot be changed so easily; but the fact is that Renly is powerful. The influence is gradually extending to the global film industry, step by step surpassing the energy possessed by an actor or any individual, and truly attracting the attention of the world..
Even leaving aside for a moment the crazy ideas of the jury president, inviting Renly to the festival is the wish of every festival president.
“Are you sure we need to continue wasting time on this issue? "Facing Renly's teasing, Alberto showed a slightly disappointed look. He spread his hands and made a standard Italian gesture: he put his fingers together and shook them up and down to emphasize his change of tone, "You. How can it be said that it is a waste of time? This really makes me sad. I am full of enthusiasm and sincerity. You should know how much Italians like you. We are all looking forward to your return to Venice..”
Renly's eyebrows raised slightly, and a slight smile appeared in his eyes. He did not continue to be modest and polite, but said smoothly, "Is that really so? Then... is Venice willing to start a long-term cooperation with me?？”
“certainly! "Alberto's expression brightened, and his words revealed a sense of joy and joy. He didn't expect that his plan would be executed so smoothly.：
It would be great if Renly could give priority to Venice in his future works, which also means that Venice can cultivate his own direct line - and the target is Renly.！
Just thinking about it, Alberto couldn't restrain his excitement, but Renly knew that the "long-term cooperation" they were talking about was not the same thing, "Don't agree in a hurry, you should listen to what I have to say first. long-term cooperation plan, our definition should be somewhat different.”
“Of course, of course! "Alberto answered hurriedly, with the unique enthusiasm and urgency of Italians, which made Renly laugh. He had to raise his hand to stop Alberto, and did not let Alberto continue talking, otherwise the topic You might be led astray directly..
“Last year, my friends and I founded an independent film company, looking forward to producing truly outstanding films.……”
“If it is your work, Venice is always open to welcome you..”
“I know……”
“No, no, I'm serious, not polite. You should know that Italians don't like Americans. We all express our sincerity..”
“…… Alberto." Renly showed a rare expression of helplessness and looked away with a smile, "I know Italians are very warm and sincere, but sometimes, we should slow down and leave some for each other. Buffer and breathing room, things might look different.”
Alberto immediately understood what Renly meant. He shrugged his shoulders high and sighed, "The British.”
Renly didn't mind, and then continued, "We created a film production company. At first, we just hoped to produce some interesting works. Now we have slightly changed our minds. We look forward to making more waves in the independent film industry and contributing to the arts. Contribute a little to the creation.”
“Therefore, we are preparing to create a streaming media platform to allow more art films and independent films to be spread to the world through online channels. If Venice is willing to join this long-term plan, that would be great. We can have a positive impact on the future of the film industry. Expect more.”
This was also a flash of inspiration for Renly. Alberto's unexpected appearance gave Renly an idea: if the works of the Venice Film Festival could also be released on the Don Quixote Channel？
Previously, Renly tried to get the Berlin Film Festival to join his plan, but unfortunately he was rejected. The concept of streaming media platform is still too advanced, far from the concept of traditional cinema, and even subverts people's movie-watching habits and the definition of movies. ; But this does not mean that Renly will give up. Any new thing needs to face a similar stage when it rises. Only those who conform to the trend of the times can survive to the end..
What's more, Renly has no intention of changing the traditional theater screening model - this is also the biggest difference between Don Quixote Channel and Netflix.
For Netflix, the entire business model is the top priority; for the Don Quixote Channel, the entire artistic display is the top priority - not that profits and interests are not important, but in what way they are pursued. Profit and interest, Netflix chose the concept of big data to fill its film library, regardless of the quality of the works; Don Quixote will not use such a simple and crude assembly line operation method.
In Renly's final blueprint, he will not force the film festival works to be screened on the Don Quixote Channel, but can provide two ways of cooperation.：
First, during the film festival, audiences around the world can watch the works of each screening unit of the film festival for the first time by subscribing to the Don Quixote channel. However, this is for a limited time. When the film festival ends, the online broadcast will also be available. Secondly, after the film festival is over, those works that have not found a distributor for the time being can choose to log on to the Don Quixote channel instead of being buried forever. In addition, those works from previous years have been downloaded from theaters. online, directly abandoning theatrical release, etc., all of which can also be logged on the Don Quixote channel.
Of course, this idea is not yet mature, especially the former. How to avoid pirated downloads, how to avoid affecting the box office of theaters, whether it is feasible to screen simultaneously, or other methods are to be discussed. However, in the final analysis, the core idea remains unchanged. Yes, the Don Quixote Channel can find another distribution channel for many works of the film festival, so that artistic works can also have the opportunity to express themselves..
The specific details can be discussed; but the core idea, Renly thinks is feasible..
Unfortunately, Berlin refused for the time being, and Renly was always thinking about Cannes and Venice. However, the relationship between Renly and these two film festivals was still not close enough, so he never found a suitable opportunity; now Al When Beto came to the door, he just brought it up..
“What? Alberto did not hide or be able to hide his surprise. He looked at Renly with confusion on his face, not understanding what Renly meant at all, "Streaming media?" what is that？”
Renly was also caught off guard. He did not expect such a reaction at all, so he could only hold his forehead. But thinking about it seriously, it seems that Alberto does not understand the streaming media platform. It does not seem to be an accident. After all, Netflix is still far from being big, even in North America. Internally, they are just new rising stars..
Renly begins by explaining the origins of the entire concept, and then outlines the entire plan piece by piece..
Alberto seemed frightened and could not imagine that the entire industry model he knew had been subverted, but he had not heard anything about it. He was shocked for a long time before he recovered slightly, "You mean, Sundance Have you decided to cooperate with Don Quixote Channel and choose to stream all their movies online?？”
“No, no, no, of course not." Renly laughed and had to explain the relevant ideas again, and finally concluded, "We just provide another possibility for those artistic works. You know, the ones that go to the film festival Only a very small number of works can be seen by the audience, and even many works cannot even enter art theaters, and can only directly enter the video tape or Blu-ray disc market. Now they can add an option.”
“No, I still don’t understand, you mean everyone in the world can watch movies on their mobile phones? "Alberto still hasn't come around..
Renly said patiently, "No, it's through the Internet. As long as there is an Internet connection, you can watch movies on your mobile phone, computer, or your own TV or projector..”
For Alberto, the amount of information was really too much and it was difficult to digest..
In fact, this is not surprising. Until Renly's time travel and rebirth, the new way of viewing movies on streaming media platforms was still controversial, including the most fashionable and advanced Cannes, which still refused to accept the screening channels of streaming media platforms; and even in North America, There have been calls to boycott streaming movies from entering the Oscars - "Since you watch them on TV, you should participate in the Emmy Awards." People in the industry do not deny the excellence of many Netflix works, but they strongly oppose the Netflix model's influence on traditional movies. The destruction of definition, such controversy has never been resolved.
It’s still 2014, so it’s no surprise that Alberto hasn’t been able to digest the whole concept..
Renly patiently answered many of Alberto's questions, but Alberto was still a little confused, half understanding, and he couldn't help but feel happy, shaking his head repeatedly to express his helplessness, "The times are changing too fast. , I always feel that I may be eliminated at any time and become an old antique..”
“But it’s also the most interesting part of social life, isn’t it? Ancient things and new things coexist in contradiction but harmoniously. Everyone must go through the same process: rebirth, growth, maturity, old age, death, and then quietly witness the changes and progress of nature..”
Renly was still smiling and spoke of his views on life calmly, which made Alberto stunned. Then he clapped his hands and laughed, shaking his head repeatedly to express his absurdity, "God, are you sure it's not me?" At your age? No, even at my age, you may not be able to see life so thoroughly. You are such an interesting guy..”
“Oh, Alberto, please don’t be so subjective. As a museum curator, you should know that wisdom is related to age, but there is no absolute relationship. Many times, wisdom comes from books, life and one’s own understanding. I definitely don’t think so. I am the smartest among twenty-four years old. What's more, we haven't mentioned talent yet..”
Renly's words made Alberto laugh happily..
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