Chapter 652: Filming "The Piano of Steel"
This morning, Fang Minghua got up and walked outside for a while, then went to the study on the second floor to practice calligraphy when he came back.
The novel "In the Name of the People" has been sent to Shencheng Shubin, and he will arrange the publication of the book. Fang Minghua no longer worries.
Today I am copying "Lanting Preface" which is known as the best running script in the world.
Ouyang Xun has become quite good at practicing calligraphy in running script, and now he is starting to learn Wang Xizhi’s running script.
At this time, the nanny Xiaoqin hurriedly walked upstairs and came in: "Brother, there is someone from Wang Quanan at the gate looking for Sister Song."
"Wang Quan'an? You tell him to go to your company to find Sister Song." , She went to work." Fang Minghua answered without turning his head.
“He said he was looking for you too.”
“Are you looking for me or Tangtang?”
“He said he would look for you if he couldn’t find Sister Song.”
Oh?
Fang Minghua had no choice but to put down his brush and went downstairs to the door of the small courtyard. When he opened the door, he saw Wang Quan'an standing at the door alone.
Seeing Fang Minghua come out, Wang Quanan quickly called Chairman Fang.
"Quan An, come in."
The two of them entered the small courtyard together. In the living room, Xiaoqin poured a cup of tea for Wang Quan'an, and then Fang Minghua asked: "Quan An , if anything happens, do you come to me or Mr. Song? "
"I'm looking for Mr. Song, of course, mainly you." Wang Quan'an paused and said, "Chairman Fang, I want to resign from Xi Film Studio and work for Shengshi Film and Television."
"I personally welcome it. "Fang Minghua immediately expressed his position: "Of course, you have to go to my wife's company for this matter. She decides the company's affairs."
"Chairman Fang, how could Mr. Song disagree if you decide?" Wang Quangong smiled. : "But don't worry, I will definitely go to Mr. Song. I have another thing to come to you for today."
"What's the matter?"
"I want to "Hello! Mr. Tree" was made into a movie, Wang Quangong said.
But what he didn't expect was that Fang Minghua refused.
"This won't work. I have promised a person to give him the novel to shoot."
"Chairman Fang, who is it? Zhang Yimou?" Wang Quangong was a little curious.
“This will be kept secret for the time being.”
Wang Quangong was a little disappointed.
But he also knew that Fang Minghua had already refused, and it was useless to say anything more.
He was just about to leave when he suddenly heard Fang Minghua say: "I can give you the "Steel Piano" to shoot."
"Really?" Wang Quangong was immediately ecstatic.
"The Piano of Steel" is Fang Minghua's latest masterpiece and a very best-selling book. He read it and liked it very much. He was moved by the joys and sorrows of the laid-off workers in the novel.
This novel is similar to "The Textile Girl" written by Fang Minghua.
However, this is a full-length novel, and its influence is far greater than that of "The Textile Girl". He did not expect that Fang Minghua would let him shoot it.
"Thank you, thank you." Wang Quan'an expressed his gratitude repeatedly.
“Adapt it into a script, do you write it yourself or should I write it?” Fang Minghua asked again.
"Chairman Fang, I won't bother you anymore, I'll write it myself." Wang Quan'an said.
Fang Minghua is not surprised by this.
For the previous version of "Textile Girl", Wang Quan'an also acted as screenwriter and adapted it into a script after receiving the authorization for film adaptation.
Historically, Wang Quan'an has always been like this. His movies are basically written and directed by himself, and he has a strong personal artistic style.
In fact, most of the sixth generation directors are like this. Jia Zhangke, Wang Xiaoshuai, and Lou Ye are all excellent directors and very good screenwriters.
The fifth-generation directors Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige are incomparable in this regard. Without good scripts, the quality of the films made by these masters will directly drop to a lower level. Seeing that Wang Quan'an was planning to write the screenplay by himself, Fang Minghua didn't have much to say. He just made a few requests: "Quan Gong, if you want to film this novel, I suggest that the setting should be set in the Northeast. You can go to the Northeast in person and have a good on-site experience." Understand.”
Seeing Fang Minghua's serious expression, Wang Quan'an agreed.
"Okay, after the project is approved, I will go to the Northeast immediately."
Wang Quan'an left happily.
He said that he would immediately go to Shengshi Film and Television to sign a contract with Mr. Song, and then find Fang Minghua to sign a film adaptation licensing contract.
Fang Minghua sent the other party to the gate, and when he saw the other party's retreating back, a smile appeared on his face.
Unexpectedly, Wang Quan'an was the first director to join Shengshi Film and Television.
He is indeed talented, no worse than Jia Zhangke.
It’s a pity that his love history was confusing and he couldn’t control his lower body. As a result, his career as a director was ruined and his talent was wasted.
But it is still early for this to happen. I will find an appropriate opportunity to remind you in the future.
Besides, Wang Quanan took the bus and rushed to the Shengshi Film and Television Company in Duanlumen to find Song Tangtang. The staff told him that Mr. Song and Mr. Wu had gone to the Shengshi Film and Television Base near the TV Tower.
Wang Quanan couldn't hold it any longer and rushed to the TV Tower by car.
At this time, Song Tangtang and Wu Tianmin were wearing safety helmets and watching the studio that was about to be completed.
“The two studios, covering an area of approximately 5,000 square meters, are constructed entirely in accordance with international advanced standards. The photography equipment is mainly purchased from Borex in Switzerland. Once assembled, it will be the most advanced studio in China.”
Speaking of this, Song Tangtang was quite proud.
“Originally, according to the plan, the company was planning to build four studios, but Minghua said that it was about to enter the digital era, and film shooting would gradually be eliminated. Instead of spending huge sums of money to build so many studios now, it would be better to It will take a few years for the new technology to gradually become popular, and the studio will be built according to the new technology standards.”
"Minghua is very forward-looking." Wu Tianmin sighed:
"That's true. I heard in the United States that in Hollywood, some film companies began to use computers to produce animated images, and some even used numbers. Photography technology does not use traditional film, but uses a digital camera to shoot and transfer the data directly to the computer. It is simply a revolution."
Song Tangtang nodded after hearing this, "That's what he meant. . ”
Actually, Fang Minghua still had something Song Tangtang didn’t say.
"Tangtang, why build so many studios at once? Spending money is just a waste! What will be the future of Studio 123 of Xiying Studio?!"
However, Song Tangtang couldn't say this in front of Wu Tianmin, for fear of hurting the heart of the old director of Xiying Film Studio.
In addition to visiting the studio, we also visited the photofinishing and printing workshop, the setting workshop, etc., and finally walked around the office building.
This is a six-story building. After all renovations are completed, the film and television company will move here from Duanlumen.
The two of them walked around a lot and prepared for the city. Just as they were about to get in the car, they saw a man walking over in a hurry.
"Mr. Song, Director Wu. Mr. Wu!"
Song Tangtang saw the person coming clearly and greeted with a smile: "Director Wang, are you here?" Then he introduced Wu Tianmin next to him.
"This is Wang Quangong, who is also the director of Xiying Studio. His first film "Textile Girl" won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Director at the Shanghai International Film Festival last year and also won the Montreal, Canada The International Film Festival Professional Film Critics Award and the Jury Award, he is a very outstanding young director.”
After listening to Song Tangtang’s introduction, Wu Tianmin looked at him with admiration.
Young man, that’s not bad.
Winning an award for the first time in a film is not the same as Zhang Yimou.
Our Xiying Film Studio is simply full of talented people, and there are many successors!
At this time, Song Tangtang asked again: "Director Wang, do you have something to do with me?"
"That's right, I want to quit my job at Xiying Film Studio and come to your company."
Wang Quan'an stated his purpose.
When Wu Tianmin next to him heard this, his expression suddenly became a little ugly.
(End of this chapter)