Chapter 193: Four Heavenly Kings
Jiang Wen said this basically nonsense, and he has gone to waste film more places.
For example, in order to take a photo that best shows the charm of the heroine Ning Jing, he used four films to shoot, and took more than 23,000 photos, and selected one from it for use.
There are many such examples, and he will set a record for the highest film consumption ratio of Chinese directors.
However, there is no need to talk to investors about these things, they can only say that everything is for the sake of art and the quality of movies.
They showed the materials they shot, and the effect was very good, almost perfectly restoring the atmosphere of the 1970s. The actors performed extremely well, and Ning Jing's enchanting temperament was fully displayed.
Judging from the current materials alone, as long as the subsequent plot does not collapse, it should be an excellent art film.
The investor also admitted that the film was well shot, but it was too expensive and he could not invest additionally, otherwise he would not be able to recover the cost at all, but the agreed funds would be transferred.
Lin Zixuan and Jiang Wen invited the investor to have a meal at the Beijing Hotel and arranged for Wen Jun to accompany the investor to a seven-day tour of the Beijing City.
"It's really hard to do something these days. I didn't think it was too tiring to act before. I had to think about filming. I had to think about too many things all day long. I had to force myself to get up in the morning. The actors were all a group of children, and I couldn't scold them. If this continues, I always feel like I won't get up one day." Jiang Wenfen complained when he sent off the investor.
"Where has it been? Hold on. I still have half the way to go. I will rest after I finish it." Lin Zixuan encouraged.
Lin Zixuan had this feeling. After finishing "The People in Beijing in New York", he paid back the bank loan, and got sick when he got home.
That was his first time as an independent producer, and he was carrying a loan of 1.5 million US dollars, and he was under great pressure.
Therefore, you must have a good attitude in this industry. A film and television drama is invested by millions. If you are too nervous, you will crush yourself. Lin Zixuan is much calmer now as a producer.
He could easily sign a contract with the Air Affairs Center for half of the losses, and did not feel too much pressure.
This is Jiang Wen’s first time working as a director. He is determined to do his best, so he naturally dare not relax. Just wait for the second time to become a director.
"Yes, I'm going to film tomorrow. Let's go back early to rest." Jiang Wen sighed after smoking the cigarette in his hand.
The two walked out of the hotel, and the cold wind blew in their faces, and the winter was already in the capital.
On this day, Zhang Guoli invited everyone to dinner.
His self-directed and self-acted "Kang Xi's Private Visit" was broadcast on China TV. The audience responded well and the ratings were rising steadily.
Although this drama is a work that follows the trend, it is more acceptable to mainland audiences than "The Legend of the Movie" filmed by Baodao. Both the story and the characters are very plain and not so exaggerated.
No matter how historians evaluate it, ordinary people like to watch such dramas, which are relaxed and not heavy.
Audiences do not want to receive education when watching TV, but rather entertainment and passing the time.
As the starring actor, Zhang Guoli is famous himself. This time he has a representative role. The audience remembers this actor and he has made a name for himself in the Beijing entertainment industry.
In fact, he was originally able to become famous with "Seahorse Dance Hall", but unfortunately he was not lucky enough that the drama was stopped.
Most of the people Zhang Guoli invited were staff from the Art Center, as well as several actors with good relationships, all acquaintances in the circle, and everyone gathered together to make a living.
The more you get this kind of dinner party at the end of the year, sometimes you can’t ignore the affection and get together for a few dinner parties.
"Chairman Lin, let's have one." Zhang Guoli joked with a wine glass.
"Brother Zhang, what's our relationship? Don't bury me. Let's ask Xiaolin to listen to it. I'll give you a drink. I wish Brother Zhang a better next year than this year." Lin Zixuan congratulated.
"I've thanked you for your good words. Thank you for Xiaolin. These three years are hard to describe." Zhang Guoli sighed.
Zhang Guoli has been in the capital for three years, and now he has finally made a breakthrough. Only he knows the ups and downs of it.
"It will get better and better in the future." Lin Zixuan responded.
"You can't compare with Xiaolin. You have already started a company and become a boss. If you have a good show, remember me. After dinner, let's sit together. It's been a long time since we talked about it." Zhang Guoli invited.
"Okay, listen to you, Brother Zhang." Lin Zixuan agreed.
After a group of people had dinner, a few friends who knew each other went to the teahouse to have tea together, chatting while drinking tea.
Zhang Guoli and Lin Zixuan found a separate teahouse and ordered a pot of tea.
"Seeing that you all went into the business, I'm a little jealous, but I don't have the money to open a company and I'm afraid of losing money. Can't your film and television company sign an actor? Xiaolin, what do you think of me?" Zhang Guoli recommended himself.
With Zhang Guoli's current market conditions, he does not have to worry about filming. His current organizational relationship is still affiliated with the art center. He does this to transfer the organizational relationship to Lin Zixuan's company.
In this way, he changed from a employee of a state-owned unit to a contract worker.
The film and television company has the agency business and can sign contracts for actors. However, Haomeng Company has just been established and has not started its work yet, so Lin Zixuan did not think about recruiting people.
Zhang Guoli does this more of a kind of help and trust.
He is optimistic that Lin Zixuan's company has development prospects and is also a friendship. With the addition of Zhang Guoli, Haomeng Company will have greater influence in the Beijing entertainment industry.
As an actor, he can still take on acting outside after joining Haomeng Company. If he has a show, he will think of him first.
This is a win-win situation and it is good for everyone.
What's more, Zhang Guoli has a deep friendship with the three leaders of Haomeng Company, so there is no need to worry about dirty things happening.
"Brother Zhang, you are righteous, we can't ask for anything." Lin Zixuan said enthusiastically, "What else is signing a contract? You must be the leader when you come. Brother You is the artistic director, you are the creative director. Anyway, our company is all leaders."
What I said here is clearly divided by Lin Zixuan.
If Zhang Guoli came over after the development of Good Dream Company, he would not be so enthusiastic. But now that Good Dream Company has just been established, Zhang Guoli came over, and he would come over at the right time. He would take this favor.
"Don't put a high hat on me, I won't eat this one." Zhang Guoli joked, "It's good for me to be an actor. I'll be able to get into directors occasionally, but I can't do it in creation."
He wanted to follow the path of combining actors and directors, and the success of directors in this TV series gave him confidence.
However, it will be very tiring to direct and act on your own. It is okay occasionally, but if you keep doing this, you will not be able to stand it anymore.
Currently, there is only Feng Xiaogang, the director of Good Dream Company. He is good at urban themes and has never filmed costume dramas. With Zhang Guoli joining, he can get involved in more film and television themes.
The two of them were drinking tea and chatting, and decided to make this matter. Haomeng Company changed from a giant three to a four heavenly king. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!