Improve the venture capital mechanism to tap the potential of young filmmakers
2023 Golden Rooster Venture Capital Sample Laboratory Finalization Ceremony Held
Xiamen Daily News (Reporter Wu Xiujun) On the 21st, the finalization ceremony of the 2023 Golden Rooster Venture Capital Sample Laboratory was successfully held at Xiamen Garden Boyuan. Relevant persons in charge from the Film Industry Association, relevant persons in charge from Guomao Holdings Group, three instructors from this year’s Golden Rooster Venture Capital Sample Laboratory, representatives of the five crews selected for this year’s Golden Rooster Venture Capital Sample Laboratory, and some film and television universities Professional teachers and students gathered together to watch finalized samples on site, and listened to directors of selected works share their creative experiences and mentors’ comments to help young filmmakers grow.
According to reports, in order to improve the quality of “creation”, solve the problem of “investment”, and show investors the creative abilities of young directors selected by venture capital, Golden Rooster Venture Capital and Xiamen International Trade Holding Group will create a “Sample Film Laboratory” in 2023 Projects bridge the “last mile” from “creation” to “investment”. After the project was officially launched, nearly 40 outstanding projects from previous Golden Rooster Ventures signed up for the selection. After three stages of selection: sample script evaluation, production plan proposal and creative defense, “White Strip Girl”, “Yellow River Aliens”, ” Five projects, “Rhapsody Prelude”, “A Promising Summer” and “Unknown Place in the Clouds”, stood out. Subsequently, actual shooting was carried out under the guidance of the instructor in the “Sample Laboratory”, and after continuous polishing, the sample was finally completed. It is worth mentioning that the projects selected for this year’s “Sample Laboratory” will also be displayed during the 2023 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, and the project team will also make a collective appearance at the Golden Rooster Film Venture Capital Conference.
The five sample films that afternoon had a variety of themes. They either looked at the present and focused on ordinary people’s beliefs and desires, pursuits and struggles; , seeing the true nature between reality and nothingness…all fully demonstrate the unlimited potential of Chinese young filmmakers. In this regard, Du Qingchun, instructor of the “Sample Laboratory” and associate professor of the Beijing Film Academy, said that the hands-on abilities of the five young directors exceeded his imagination. “By launching such a project, the industry can directly connect with young filmmakers, which will directly help their growth.” Du Qingchun said that discovering young directors earlier and matching them with better industry resources will be more effective. Conducive to the development of the industry.
When it comes to the Golden Rooster Venture Capital Sample Laboratory project, “Aliens from the Yellow River” director Xing Lipeng believes that this provides a good platform for young directors to learn and grow, and also gives young directors the opportunity to turn their film ideas into complete works. Chance. “In order to complete this short sample film of just a few minutes, we formed a complete crew. Although the shooting period was not long, the shooting mechanism and process were very standardized, which also allowed me to get exercise in the process.” Xing Lipeng said.
As the chief strategic partner of the China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, the relevant person in charge of the China International Trade Holdings Group said that the five shortlisted projects are outstanding projects that have emerged from previous Golden Rooster Film Venture Capital Conferences, demonstrating the unlimited potential of China’s young filmmakers. Guomao Holdings Group will continue to support the Golden Rooster Venture Capital Sample Laboratory project, continuously improve the venture capital mechanism for film projects, wholeheartedly support new creators, tell Chinese stories well, and promote the high-quality development of China’s film industry.
