The more developed the entertainment industry was, the more scandals there were in the entertainment industry.
The rise of the Internet had allowed the interaction between people to reach an unprecedented level. Information that could only be obtained through television, radio, newspapers, and magazines in the past could now be obtained immediately through the Internet.
The Internet had also allowed celebrities and idols to receive far more attention than before. But at the same time, the negative news of celebrities would also be magnified on the Internet, easily triggering a frenzy of public opinion.
The same rice fed all kinds of people. In this industry, there were all kinds of people. As more and more people entered, negative news was constantly exposed, causing the public's negative impression of the entertainment industry to deepen.
Drug abuse, prostitution, cheating, drunk driving, brawling … In recent years, these scandals had become frequent guests in the entertainment section of the media. They often appeared in the headlines, causing their social influence to continue to expand.
Under such circumstances, the relevant departments of the country had no choice but to come up with corresponding rules and increase the punishment for celebrities who violated laws and regulations or morals. It was no longer the "three glasses of wine" punishment that they used to have.
Wan Xiaoquan had been imprisoned for a year and a half for assaulting someone. Although his crime was pardonable, rules were rules. It was a law that everyone had to abide by. Two years of imprisonment was already considered a lenient punishment.
Therefore, Wan Xiaoquan could not make a movie in these two years. Even if he did, he could not be released or broadcast. Of course, no film production company or investors would look for him.
The only way left for him was to either retire temporarily or find another job.
In fact, the impact of such a ban was very far-reaching. It was better for a director like Wan Xiaoquan, but if it was an idol artist, two years was enough to completely push them into the abyss, unable to make a comeback.
However, for Wan Xiaoquan, he could still support himself after sitting on the bench for two years. At least, he would not starve to death.
However, not being able to engage in a career that he liked and dedicated his life to was undoubtedly a great torment.
Compared to two years ago, Wan Xiaoquan gave people the feeling that he had aged at least ten years, and his sideburns had turned white.
Therefore, when he saw the script of "A Chinese Ghost Story" that Lu Chen took out, Wan Xiaoquan was excited at first. He felt a warm current surging in his body, quickly spreading throughout his body, making him feel as if he had regained the vitality of life.
However, when he thought of his own situation, it was as if a basin of ice water had been poured over his head, and he suddenly woke up.
This feeling was really difficult to describe in words.
The conflict in his heart made Wan Xiaoquan clench his fists. His knuckles turned white from clenching too hard.
When Lu Chen saw this, he sighed in his heart.
Of course, Lu Chen knew the trouble that Wan Xiaoquan was facing, but since he had taken out the script, he must have come prepared. "Mr. Wan, I would like to invite you to be my director in this movie."
There were policies and countermeasures. Wan Xiaoquan couldn't be a director in name, but it was not a problem for him to be a consultant and guide. To put it bluntly, he was selling dog meat under a sheep's head to avoid the ban.
However, in this way, even if the entire movie was directed by Wan Xiaoquan, his name would not appear in it. Whether it was in the publicity or in the subtitles, he was equivalent to an "invisible person."
This was undoubtedly a compromise. Lu Chen had only proposed it because he understood Wan Xiaoquan's situation. If the other party was addicted to drugs, then no matter how talented Wan Xiaoquan was, Lu Chen would only stay away from him.
After all, it was risky for him to hire Wan Xiaoquan as a director.
Wan Xiaoquan's eyes suddenly lit up.
As an insider, how could he not understand what Lu Chen meant?
This method was completely feasible. Although there was no direct honor as a director, what he needed most now was a job, not honor!
"Actually …"
At this time, the middle-aged man sitting next to him suddenly said, "I have a suggestion."
Lu Chen quickly said, "Mr. Zhang, go ahead."
This middle-aged man, surnamed Zhang, was a senior independent media person and one of Wan Xiaoquan's few friends.
The middle-aged man said seriously, "Xiao Lu, if you want to invite Lao Wan to direct your movie, I suggest you take him to Xiangjiang!"
Lu Chen couldn't help but be stunned. "To Xiangjiang?"
"Yes, to Xiangjiang!"
The man smiled and said, "You may not know, but at the beginning of the year, SARFT issued a new regulation …"
This new regulation was specifically aimed at the film industry of Xiangjiang, echoing with the film industry support plan of the Xiangjiang Special District Government, with the intention of helping to revitalize the film industry of Xiangjiang.
The film industry of Xiangjiang was once very glorious in the 1980s and 1990s. After Xiangjiang returned to the motherland in 77 years, a large number of local films were able to be released in the huge mainland market. Urban films, comedies, ghost films, police films and so on deeply affected several generations of young people, and many film and television stars also emerged.
There were even many third-rate romance films that flowed into the mainland and were played in places such as street video halls.
However, this prosperity did not last for too long. Due to the serious homogeneity and the emergence of shoddy production, it was gradually abandoned by the audience. In addition, the vigorous development of the mainland film and television industry, Xiangjiang's film industry suffered a great impact and soon declined after entering the new century.
Therefore, many practitioners went north to seek development, and the continuous loss of talent aggravated this decline.
In the past ten years, Xiangjiang's film industry has been seeking a breakthrough in difficulties, and there have been a few good films, but it was undoubtedly a fool's dream to restore the prosperity of the past.
And Xiangjiang's filmmakers have also been calling for the support of the government. The new regulation of SARFT and the support plan of the Xiangjiang Special District Government were brewed under this background.
Wan Xiaoquan's old friend further explained in detail, "You have no foundation in the film industry. Instead of choosing to compete with so many strong opponents in the capital, it is better to jump to Xiangjiang and start a new career, such as opening a film studio."
"The film industry support plan of the Xiangjiang government is not only effective for the locals, any film production company registered in Xiangjiang can enjoy preferential and supportive policies, and can also participate in the local film market of Xiangjiang, and at the same time radiate to Taiwan, Japan and Southeast Asia!"
"The most important thing is that, according to the new regulation of SARFT, movies produced in Xiangjiang can apply for approval and broadcast green channel. Once approved, then it can be released in the three major domestic cinemas and small and medium-sized cinemas at the same time!"
"Just this point alone is completely worth going to Xiangjiang!"
Lu Chen's heart palpitated!
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