In July 2023, the national film script (synopsis) filing and project approval have been released recently. All ICP filing items and specific ICP filing details can be viewed by clicking [Database] on the homepage of Lighthouse Pro Movie to enter [ICP Filing Information Database].
The following article will briefly analyze the filing of the lower theater film in July from the overall overview of this filing and the detailed explanation of the specific projects.
Number & Type of ICP Filings
A total of 157 films were filed in late July 2023, plus the 169 films, which had been released in July, the overall number of film filings in July was 326, reaching a new high in the number of monthly filings this year, an increase of about 41% over the total in June, and an increase of 122 compared with 204 in July 2022, an increase of about 60% year-on-year.
Among the 157 recorded films in July, 130 were feature films, 20 were documentary films, and 7 were science and education films.
A total of 224 feature films were filed in July, accounting for 68.7% of the total number of films filed in July; 22 animated films, accounting for about 6.7%; 44 documentary films, accounting for about 13.5%; The overall filing type is more diversified than in June, and the co-production film may have been processed intensively last month, so there is no co-production film announcement in July.
Filing region
In July, a total of 26 provinces and autonomous regions in the country announced the filing of films, and the number of filings in Beijing continued to lead, with 96 filings in July, accounting for about 29.45% of the country; Guangdong recorded 32 parts, ranking second this month; The number of filings in Shanghai was 30, ranking third this month; Compared with last month, the number of filings in all regions of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou has increased significantly. In addition, there are 18 direct projects this month. (Direct preparation means that the film script is directly filed with the Film Bureau of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television)
Filing unit & project details
Among the films filed in July, Bi Gan's third feature film "Wild Times" was approved, which will be starring Yi Yangqianxi and Shu Qi; "The Wandering Earth 2" behind-the-scenes documentary "Pushing to the Stars: Another Adventure Behind the Wandering Earth 2" was established, telling the twists and turns behind the scenes of "The Wandering Earth 2"; Internet film industry Ali and iQiyi filed "Out of Control Family" and "Yellow Sparrow in Front" respectively; Zhenle Dao's "Disciple" project is established, and Xu Zheng's "Jiao" series may soon set off again.
Let's select some of the new films for filing for detailed interpretation, and let's see what expectations there are in the next film market.
Yi Yangqianxi and Shu Qi starring Bi Gan's new film
"Wild Times" filing
"Wild Times" is jointly filed by Shanghai Huace Film Co., Ltd. and Dangmai Film (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., with Bi Gan as the screenwriter.
The film was officially announced the day before the release of the filing project, and the film is also director Bi Gan's third feature film after "Roadside Picnic" and "The Last Night on Earth", which will star Yi Yangqianxi and Shu Qi. The story takes place in the near future, a woman who sleeps during surgery and discovers that there is the remains of a bionic in her consciousness, so she resurrects him in a bizarre way. As the bionic senses gradually awakened, they also fell into the sea of human consciousness together.
As can be seen from the synopsis, the film will integrate sci-fi, surreal and other elements. At the same time, the film also announced other main creative lineups: Dong Jinsong served as the director of photography for the film, which is also the second cooperation with Bi Gan after "The Last Night on Earth"; Tu Nan ("The Legend of the Demon Cat" and "Blossoms") served as the art director of the film; Huang Wenying ("Assassin Nie Yinniang") served as the styling director of the film.
With a strong creative lineup, the integration of high-concept elements, and Bi Gan's unique personal narrative style, the unfolding of the story is worth looking forward to.
China Film "Very Contest" recorded
"Very Contest" was filed by China Film Co., Ltd., with Zhang Ji and Pan Yu as screenwriters.
From the perspective of the filing synopsis, the film takes "sweeping away evil forces" as the main narrative theme, "sweeping away evil and eliminating evil" is a film and television genre that has been involved in film and television dramas in recent years, but most of them are mainly male narratives, the film is more eye-catching, with the female policeman "Zhang Jing" as the narrative protagonist, justice and trial from the perspective of women may become a new focus and direction of the theme.
In addition, the screenwriters of the film are Zhang Ji and Pan Yu, who previously served as the screenwriter of many well-known films such as "Dear", "Winning the Championship" and "Home at One Point", and won the Best Screenplay Award at the 33rd Chinese Film Golden Rooster Awards and the Outstanding Screenplay Award at the 19th China Film Huabiao Awards for "Winning the Championship".
Xu Zheng's "囧" series of new films
"The Gangster" for the record
"The Disciple" was filed by Beijing Zhenle Dao Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., and He Keke served as the screenwriter.
Beijing Zhenle Dao Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. is co-founded by Xu Zheng, Tao Hong and Liu Ruifang, Xu Zheng previously participated in "People on the Road", directed the "Tai" series of films "Thailand", "Hong Kong" and "Mama", the "Jiao" series of movies made Xu Zheng from an actor to a well-known domestic director, broadened his acting style, and was unique in comedy. This filing of "Gangster" seems to be Xu Zheng's "Jiao" series after "Mother" (2020) to start again.
The screenwriter of the film, He Keke, has previously participated in screenwriting work such as "Me and My Motherland" and "Me and My Hometown", and "Gangster" is also the second cooperation with Xu Zheng after "Mother".
iQiyi's "Yellow Sparrow in Front" recorded
"Yellow Sparrow in Front" was filed by iQiyi Pictures (Chongqing) Co., Ltd., with Peng Xu as the screenwriter.
Judging from the synopsis, the film is a crime suspense film. Among them, the development of general plots such as "Racecourse Robbery", "Multi-force Entanglement" and "Reverse Charm" will be reminiscent of the film "Killer" (1956) directed by Stanley Kubrick, and the synopsis of "The Yellow Sparrow in Front" also has its dark humor and multi-linear narrative temperament, which deserves follow-up attention.
Ali Pictures' "Out of Control Family" recorded
"Out of Control Family" is jointly filed by Haining Hippo Film Co., Ltd. and Beijing Alibaba Pictures Culture Co., Ltd., with Zhang Peng and Song Chengwei as screenwriters.
From the synopsis of the film, it can be seen that it is a warm family theme film, and the family achieves happy ending after experiencing the crisis of "Wandering", in addition to the family, the shadow of road comedy can be vaguely seen. Among them, Zhang Peng and Song Chengwei, two screenwriters, have worked together many times before, and both of them are also "What's in the Zoo?" " "Sunshine Sisters Tao" and other film screenwriters.
Behind-the-scenes documentary of "The Wandering Earth 2"
"Push to the Stars: Another Adventure Behind The Wandering Earth 2" recorded
"Pushing to the Stars: Another Adventure Behind The Wandering Earth 2" is jointly filed by Guo Fan (Beijing) Film Co., Ltd., Beijing Da'an Cultural Development Co., Ltd., and Machine Core (Beijing) Culture Media Co., Ltd., with Guo Siwen and Lin Ziwei as screenwriters.
"Pushing to the Stars: Another Adventure Behind the Wandering Earth 2" is a behind-the-scenes documentary of the Spring Festival movie "The Wandering Earth 2", which will show the formation of the "Wandering Earth World View" in more detail and detail, before "The Wandering Earth 2" has achieved good results at the box office and word of mouth, the documentary goes deeper into the creative process of its film, and further presents the concept and development of "science fiction" to the audience.
Wanda Pictures' "Troubled Youth" recorded
"Troubled Youth" was filed by Wanda Pictures (Hainan) Co., Ltd., with Li Xingyu as the screenwriter.
The film is the second new film filed by Wanda Pictures this month, and in July, Wanda filed "You in Love with Another World", different from the sci-fi love color of "Falling in Love with You in Another World", "Troubled Youth" is a realistic work, from the synopsis, the identities of "perpetrator" and "victim" are both antagonistic and integrated, plus the setting of "youth pain", the specific narrative is worth looking forward to.
Xiaoxiang Group's "Departure" recorded
"Departure" was filed by Xiaoxiang Film Group Co., Ltd., with Li Tao as the screenwriter.
"Departure" is a major revolutionary historical film commemorating the 130th anniversary of the birth of Comrade Mao Zedong, which has previously been launched at the First Normal School in Hunan Province.
The film tells for the first time the course of Chairman Mao's study tour and research in the First Normal School. In the summer of 1917, Chairman Mao and Xiao Zisheng traveled thousands of miles and studied in five counties, carried out research in field workshops, saw the various livelihoods of the people in the world, and set up the grand ambition of "exploring the great source of the great root" and "changing China and the world".
The film's production team is also very strong: Xu Jiang, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and vice chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Literary Associations, serves as the artistic director; Liu Zhihai as director, who previously won the Best Feature Film Award at the "Temple of Heaven Award" at the Beijing Film Festival; screenwriter Li Tao is the winner of the "Xia Yan Cup" Outstanding Film Screenplay Award; Director of photography Mi Xinjun has won the Best Cinematography Award at the Beijing Film Festival and other honors; Luo Zekai and Gu Zhixin play Qing and middle-aged Mao Zedong respectively.
Recorded the women's documentary film "Shanghai Girl"
"Shanghai Girl" is filed by Shanghai Luojia Culture and Art Exchange Co., Ltd., and Luo Tong is the screenwriter.
As can be seen from the synopsis and title, the film is a women-themed documentary film, telling the story of Shanghai's teenage choir reuniting after 30 years to talk about their feelings and growth in life, career, and love. In recent years, women's film and television works have emerged one after another, "her theme" and "her power" have become new topics and highlights in the market to a certain extent, in addition to the artistic creation of film and television dramas, the film uses a real record to show how women's thoughts and actions change with the times, which deserves follow-up attention.
F1 driver Zhou Guanyu recorded the documentary film "Wake"
"Wake" was filed by Chenming Pictures (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Five Star Sports Media Co., Ltd., with Qiguang as the screenwriter.
Zhou Guanyu is the first official Formula 1 driver in Chinese history, finishing 18th in F1 in November 2022 and currently plays for the Alfa Romeo Racing team in the Formula 1 World Championship. "Wake" can be seen from the synopsis is also Zhou Guanyu as an F1 driver documentary film, there are not many domestic racing theme story films, racing documentary films are even rarer, "Wake" from the perspective of China's first F1 driver, the content displayed may be more professional.
In summary, the number of theatrical film filings in July not only increased significantly, but also the head companies actively prepared their own projects, and China Film and Wanda all released filing projects in early and late July; Ali, iQiyi, Hengye, Bad Monkey and other key film and television companies also have their registered works listed, and the production capacity of the head film companies has rebounded, and they have their own advantages.
In addition to the films listed above, there are many filing works in the film filing library that deserve follow-up and continuous attention, and the specific filing items and filing details can be viewed by clicking [Database] on the home page of Lighthouse Pro Movie to enter [Filing Information Database].
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