Chapter 661 Who should I look for to film "In the Name of the People"?
Well, as expected, I have also been an editor-in-chief, and I have really good vision.
“I went to Yanjing for a meeting this time, and a friend recommended this collection of novels to me to see if it could be published by Shengshi Books. After reading it carefully, I thought it was good.” Fang Minghua said, “So I Went to Shencheng and handed it over to Vice President Dai of Shengshi Books. "Huh?" Wang Zi looked at the two of them in surprise.
I think it is an erotic novel, but it actually has such high literary value.
Seeing Wang Zi's surprised look, Fang Minghua said: "Wang Zi, if you read it carefully, you will understand its value. Okay, there's nothing else to do. I'll leave first. Hey, Bai Miao, let's go fishing this Sunday Ah."
"Oh. When did you fall in love with this thing?"
"Hehe, I just fell in love with it."
"Okay, but I'm not good at fishing. No." Bai Miao said.
“I’m a beginner too, so it’s settled.”
On the weekend morning, Bai Miao came to Fang Minghua's house as expected. The two of them took their fishing rods and drove to Yizhi Lake in Fenghe River to go fishing. Unfortunately, the two rookies had to do the air force.
Back in the city, in order to prevent their wives and children from laughing at home, they tacitly went to the aquatic products wholesale market on Tanshi Street and bought two crucian carps before going home.
Of course, Fang Minghua’s main task recently is to write the script of "In the Name of the People". He was busy until the script was finally completed in mid-May.
There are forty-five episodes in total, which are shorter than the original. The main reason is that we are in the film era and the shooting cost is an issue.
Song Tangtang is the first reader.
"Minghua, I think your script is a bit different from the novel." Song Tangtang snuggled next to Fang Minghua, and the two of them sat in the computer chair at the same time, looking at the computer screen.
Recently, Song Tangtang always likes to read scripts like this.
"Why is it different?" Fang Minghua asked.
“The rhythm of the script is more compact, the conflicts are more intense, and the emotions are fuller.”
“That’s right. Novels and scripts are two different literary themes, and the plot is as plain as water. Who wants to watch it? Doesn't it look more exciting with long lines and tense situations?" Fang Minghua said with a smile.
"Yes, but such a change would somewhat weaken the literary value of the novel. Of course, as an investor, I like this change!" Song Tangtang said with a sweet smile.
"That's it. Hey, have you found the director?"
"I'm worried about this." Song Tangtang had a trace of distress on his face.
Originally I still wanted Wu Tianmin to direct. His films "Yanjing Man in New York" were very good, but he is currently busy filming his "Face" and has no schedule. ”
“What else? ”
"Wu Tianmin doesn't seem to be interested in making TV series."
"Haha, who is a good director who likes to make TV series? I don't like it. Ask Zhang Yimou, is he willing to make TV series again? I guess? I’m not willing either.”
“That’s right, but who should I ask for? I originally wanted to ask director Wang Fulin to direct, but after contacting me, he said I was too tired after filming “The Romance of the Three Kingdoms” and needed to rest.” Song Tangtang. said.
Wang Fulin is one of the most famous TV drama directors of this era. In addition to the upcoming TV series "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", in 1987 he also directed the TV series "Dream of Red Mansions" which became a generation classic.
“Where is Guo Baochang?”
"I have also contacted them. They are commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Anhui Troupe coming to Beijing. They are filming the opera TV series "The Big Boss Cheng Changgeng", but there is no schedule."
Oh.
Guo Baochang is filming "The Mansion Gate" "director, but this TV series has not yet come out.
In fact, in the early 1990s, apart from the older generation of mainland TV drama directors such as Yang Jie and Wang Fulin, the most powerful among the backbone generation were directors from the Yanjing Television Art Center such as Zheng Xiaolong and Zhao Baogang.
However, in the early 1990s, after Shengshi Film and Television broke up with Zheng Xiaolong due to the filming of "The Ordinary World", the two companies never cooperated again, and they were secretly competing with each other. Now you invite the director of Yanjing Television Art Center Come to direct, I guess the other party won't agree. Besides, with Song Tangtang's arrogance, he would not beg them in a humble way.
Who should I look for?
Fang Minghua sat on the chair, thinking about this matter in his mind.
The original director of "In the Name of the People" was Li Lu, but he is still young and has never seen any TV series filmed. Now that the script is given to him, Fang Minghua is not at ease.
He didn’t want the other party to practice with this script.
In addition, Kong Sheng, Gao Xixi, and Kang Honglei are all still young and unknown in the industry.
Hey. By the way, Fang Minghua suddenly remembered a director.
"Hey, Tangtang, have you heard of Feng Xiaoning?"
"Feng Xiaoning? Is he the director who made "Beiyang Navy"?"
" Yes, it's him. This TV series won the "Flying Award" for Best TV Series last year. He also filmed the movie "War Meridian"! ”
"Yeah, I've seen this movie, and it won the Special Director Award at the 11th Golden Rooster Film Awards." Song Tangtang said, "He is a capable director, but I don't know which film studio he is from. I will find out after work tomorrow. Ask around."
"Haha, don't bother, just ask Zhang Yimou." Fang Minghua said with a smile.
“Ask him?”
“Feng Xiaoning and Zhang Yimou are classmates of Yandian. When I was drinking with Zhang Yimou once, he talked about the situation of their classmates, and specifically mentioned this Feng Xiaoning, who was born in Xijing, can be considered a member of our hometown party."
"Really? That's great. I'll contact Zhang Yimou when I get to work tomorrow!"
"Also, I suggest Wang Zhiwen be the protagonist of this TV series."
"Wang Zhiwen, is he the actor who played the TV series "Enjoyed"?"
"Yes, that's him. ! The image and temperament are very similar to the character of Hou Pingliang, and Wang Zhiwen is also a graduate of Yandian, and his script skills are excellent. Listening to his acting is simply outstanding!" Fang Minghua said.
“This, I will make a suggestion to the director after he decides.” Song Tangtang said.
“Yes.”
Fang Minghua just suggested it, and the director has the final say on whether it succeeds or not.
He doesn’t want to be a coal boss now.
Feng Xiaoning was still very good in the 1990s. He not only made TV series, but also made movies. "Red River Valley", "Yellow River Love" and "Purple Sun" are all excellent movies.
However, in the later period, I don’t know how Jiang Lang used his talents, and the movies and TV series he made were not satisfactory.
He is still in his prime.
Soon, with the help of Zhang Yimou, he contacted Feng Xiaoning of Yanjing Youth Film Factory. Zhang Yimou was a lobbyist. When he heard that it was another Minghua script, Feng Xiaoning agreed.
Shengshi Company immediately began to assist Feng Xiaoning in setting up a shooting team.
At the same time, as an official anti-corruption film, it is inevitable to contact the public prosecutor and the law. In order to gain support, Song Tangtang often visited the compound of the Provincial High Procuratorate.
At Shengshi Books, the novel "In the Name of the People", which has been in preparation for four months, has finally been released to readers.
(End of this chapter)