Ronin was inevitably a bit nervous standing in front of so many industry big shots giving a speech (or rather, bragging). He recalled what his teacher once taught him about overcoming stage fright imagine the audience as big carrots!
It actually helped a little.
After clearing his throat, he noticed some uncomfortable expressions in the audience, and a few ladies even covered their faces with their hands.
Well, the bow tie really stood out on this occasion. Everyone else was wearing regular ties, but he was the unique one sporting a very cute bow tie.
It was fine. He had always relied on his personal charm to win people over. Adults look at the inside, while children only look at the appearance.
Whether inside Bowen Hall or outside, absolute silence reigned at this moment as everyone pricked up their ears.
Next up was Mr.Ronin`s speech. This would be a valuable asset anyone with good comprehension could turn it into wealth.
"Gentlemen and ladies, I am honored to meet you all here today, even as a special guest. All of this is thanks to *Soldier: 76*. If Overwatch Pictures hadn't produced such a film, I might never have received Mr. Cromwell's invitation."
All eyes turned to Gino Cromwell.
The corners of Cromwell's eyes twitched slightly. Others might not understand Ronin`s implication, but he knew exactly what it meant it was nothing more than venting dissatisfaction, essentially calling him short-sighted.
The voice suddenly stopped, and the atmosphere grew awkward for a moment. Ronin pondered what to say next. In truth, he didn't have anything specific prepared.
"Alright, rather than me speaking alone, I believe you'd all prefer to ask questions and let me answer them. I'll hand the initiative over to you now. Please raise your hands."
Ronin felt he was truly a genius. Shifting from active to passive would at least prevent him from getting stuck while talking.
"This lady first!" Ronin pointed to a rather pleasing-looking lady in the audience.
She had been chosen among so many raised hands and was a little excited. "Mr. Ronin, may I ask what the secret to your success is?"
Ronin thought for a moment. "Success is never determined by a single factor, but by multiple factors. If I had to summarize it, it would be perception the perception of market demand."
"First, we need to find the right positioning. We target the broad masses of the people, not a small group with very high cultural literacy. Niche works will never be accepted by the public, so we must learn to identify what the public needs. Whatever they need, we will film it."
"*Yangchun Baixue* (highbrow art) is art, and *Xialiba Ren* (lowbrow/popular art) is also art. Don't assume lowbrow works aren't popular screenwriters who think this way are destined to fail at writing commercially successful scripts."
"In vulgar terms, film companies exist to make money, so we should produce movies that cater to the market. People's lives are already full of pressure, and monotonous work day after day leaves them depressed. In their spare time, they pursue relaxing and stimulating activities to regulate their emotions and release themselves."
"Therefore, they definitely don't want to watch brain-burning or dull movies. Instead, they need visual impact, spiritual shock, and emotional catharsis. *Soldier: 76* perfectly meets these factors, which is why it succeeded!"
The filmmakers in the audience all took notes furiously. Mr. Ronin`s shared experience would become a benchmark for their future filmmaking.
"Thank you for your answer!" The lady was very satisfied.
"This gentleman!"
Next, Ronin pointed to a man who looked quite interesting and had a very stylish figure.
"Mr. Ronin, I'd like to ask whether you planned the entire Overwatch series from the beginning, or if you came up with each one after filming the previous. Simply put, have you thought about what you want to film in the future? How many heroes are in Overwatch? What abilities do they have?"
Ronin clapped his hands. "Excellent question!"
"Overwatch is a superhero organization I spent five years conceptualizing. They punish evil and promote good in a future world, fighting against evil forces to maintain world peace. Unfortunately, I'm not very talented only 28 superheroes have been designed so far."
**28!**
Many people were shocked by the number; of course, some thought he was bragging.
"Currently, the Overwatch movie series has only released *Soldier: 76*, with *Winston* coming next. I can also reveal a few others to satisfy your curiosity."
"Overwatch also includes: Reinhardt, Reaper, Bastion, Doomfist, Genji, Hanzo, Junkrat, McCree, Tracer, D.Va, Widowmaker, Ana, Symmetra, Torbjörn, Mercy, Roadhog, Lucio, Moira, Zenyatta, Brigitte, Pharah, Sombra, Mei, Orisa, Zarya, and Wrecking Ball 26 superheroes in total."
Ronin counted on his fingers silently and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he hadn't missed any. Including Soldier: 76 and Winston, that made exactly 28 superheroes.
"Wow!"
The entire audience erupted, and applause grew louder and louder. Those filmmakers who had thought Ronin had no real ability and was just lucky were now completely convinced.
He had recited the heroes' names so fluently it was clearly not made up on the spot and must have been memorized long ago.
Even several big names sitting on stage stared at Ronin with incredulous eyes. They hadn't expected him to have designed so many superheroes from the start, each with distinctive and interesting names.
If they were all turned into high-quality films, it was impossible to imagine what kind of nationwide craze it would spark in the future.
From this, it was clear that Ronin was very ambitious. He probably wanted to turn Overwatch into a brand, creating a brand effect that would excite countless fans upon hearing the name and even form a certain culture.
The man who asked the question was stunned by the answer.
"Sir, do you have any other questions?"
Ronin`s words snapped him back to reality. He shook his head excitedly and said, "Mr. Ronin is truly a genius screenwriter. I am far inferior. In you, I see my own shortcomings. In the future, I will definitely study scriptwriting more diligently."
Being the same age, Ronin`s current achievements felt like an insurmountable chasm. He might never reach Ronin`s height in his lifetime. If he could write even one excellent script like *Soldier: 76* in his life, it would be worth it.
Ronin answered a few more questions, receiving endless applause, before returning to his seat. The feeling of tirelessly teaching others was actually quite enjoyable.
Just now, the filmmakers in the audience had been like eager students, and he had been like a well-read teacher, patiently answering their questions and resolving their doubts.
To be honest, it felt pretty cool to play the role of teacher especially to this group of self-important people.
Several more big names took the stage to speak afterward, but the audience's enthusiasm was nowhere near as high as before. Some people were yawning from boredom, and the applause sounded weak.
Throughout the entire summit, only Ronin`s speech had been the most passionate moment; the rest of the time had been very dull.
Seeing this, Cromwell delivered a timely closing speech, and the International Film Summit concluded successfully.