Chapter 266: A bet on two apartments in the central area, "No One Survived" has set the filming schedule and officially started promotion
Gu Cheng told Jinli about the progress of the editing of "Assassination".
If he wasn't the largest shareholder of the crew and needed to come over in real time to monitor the progress, otherwise he would have wanted to be a hands-off shopkeeper.
After filming and returning to the group, he has a very busy schedule every day. Two announcements a day are considered few, and the three time slots in the morning, noon and evening are usually full.
When Jinli heard him talk about his recent arrangements, he couldn't help but feel admiration and envy.
Her current body cannot bear this kind of busyness unless she goes to pray every day.
Jinli asked curiously: "What do you think of the editing of "Assassination"?"
Gu Cheng thought for a while: "I don't know. I'm not a director. I don't know why some parts were cut like this. But from the plot point of view, I think the connection is very good and smooth. This is what Director Yan is good at."< br>
Jinli said enviously: "The film I made has finally passed the censorship. Recently, in order to find a movie theater schedule, the director has been showing the finished film to the theater every day, hoping that the theater will be discerning. I have never seen the film before."< br>
Gu Cheng raised his eyebrows: "Cinema?"
What did he think of, ""No One Survived" or "Dream Builder"?
No, it should be "No One Survived". Director Chung Wen-tai won't be unable to get it scheduled for the summer season. ”
Jinli nodded: "Yes, Director Deng has been so worried lately that he has been hospitalized for sudden illness. He sent a message asking us actors to work together to find a solution."
Gu Cheng asked: "Have you figured out a way?"
Jin Li smiled: "We are just a small actor, and any good ideas we can come up with are all unreliable."
She thought that Gu Cheng was here at Yan Jianqiao, her mind moved, and she asked:
"How about you help me ask Director Yan, who is also a director, maybe he can think of a way?"
Although they are all new directors, maybe a fighting chicken can emerge from the novices pecking each other.
Jinli was amused by her sudden idea.
Gu Cheng responded "Hello, that's easy."
He simply brought his cell phone over and interviewed Director Yan face to face.
Director Yan thought that Gu Cheng had not forgotten his brother when he left and returned, but he did not expect that it was because of someone else's business.
Yan Jianqiao rolled his eyes at Gu Cheng again, thought for a moment, and said, "Don't tell me yet. I don't know how to give advice on other dramas, but for a drama like "No Survivor" that is adapted from a literary novel, why don't you How about trying to play it in art film line cinemas? ”
"Special line cinema for literary and artistic films?"
Jinli felt that the word sounded familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere.
Yan Jianqiao cleared up the confusion: "Director Zhong Wentai's award-winning film was originally played in the art film line cinema.
Award-winning films can be scheduled for commercial status, but director Chung Wentai did not do this. Facts have proved that his drama was right on the art film line.
Those who like to watch commercial movies do not like his drama, but the audiences of literary and artistic films have good evaluations of that drama. ”
He paused and said, "As a classic suspense novel, "No Survival" is a perfect fit for the literary line."
Jinli's eyes flashed with thoughtfulness.
From this point of view, the adaptation of "No Survival" has inherent advantages, but if it really arranges a special line for literary and artistic films, it will basically serve the original party.
With the intensity of Deng Zexu's adaptation, I'm afraid he won't be able to please the people who wrote the original work. This is another thing to consider.
There are some adaptations that people who read the original work can't accept, but those who are not from the original work find it very interesting, which can be said to expand the audience, because the original people have already known this drama since they have read the original work.
Some adaptations were accepted by the original work parties and received good reviews, but they were not popular among the non-original work parties, resulting in them becoming a niche carnival, with little acclaim but little success.
She is not an investor, so she doesn't have to think so much about the drama.
The key point now is that if you can go online, you will win.
Jinli said gratefully: "Thank you, Director Yan."
Yan Jianqiao shook his head: "The method I gave is just a last resort. It's not particularly good. It makes people laugh even if I say it."
Yan Jianqiao is modest, but Jinli doesn't really care.
She secretly thought that when "Assassination" was released, she would go to more promotional events.
Gu Cheng hung up the video call and watched a few movies on the computer.
Although it has only been half a month, the editing progress of the film is very fast, and it has already been cut to half of the first part.
Director Yan is editing a scene in which Gu Xiude bullies others.
Gu Xiude brutally tortured others in the school, while at the same time acting as Li Feifei's protective umbrella. There was an ultimate sense of contrast.
Gu Cheng found that the editing on the computer was very different from the footage captured by the on-site camera, with a smoother and silkier feel.
He felt that this was not performed by himself, as if he was watching a stranger.
Gu Cheng still remembered that Director Yan scolded him several times when he acted out this plot, and he reluctantly let him pass.
Later, when his condition improved and he became enlightened, the director immediately asked him to reshoot the scene. What is being edited now is the reshot.
Yan Jianqiao's voice came: "You are in much better condition for this shooting. The contrast in the picture is very strong, which brings out the madness in the character."
Gu Cheng looked over and saw Yan Jianqiao looking at the screen with satisfaction, nodding lightly from time to time.
Gu Cheng suddenly felt a little moved and asked, "Do you think it's possible for me to win the Best Newcomer Award for this drama? Is it possible for Jinli to win the Best Actress for this drama?"
Yan Jianqiao heard the first half of his sentence and moved his lips slightly, wanting to say something.
Hearing the second part of his sentence, he immediately twitched his mouth and said speechlessly: "Why don't you tell me whether it is possible for you to fly into the sky and stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun with this drama?"
Gu Cheng smiled: "I can't even think about reaching the sky in one step."
Yan Jianqiao said seriously: "I think you are quite brave to think about it."
He turned his head and continued to look at the screen, "Best Actress is impossible. Jinli's acting skills still need to be improved. This is not her best performance, and I failed to guide her well."
Having said this, Yan Jianqiao sighed regretfully.
He is not capable enough to bring actors into the play.
A good director can not only bring actors into the play, but also help the actors develop their acting skills step by step, so that the actors can give their best performance.
With this kind of director, the actors become foils.
The drama became a hit, and most people will only remember the director.
After all, a movie requires a lot of material, and the actors' acting skills are only one part of the film and television drama.
The director is in control of the presentation of visual effects, plot editing, expression of ideas, etc.
"As for you."
Yan Jianqiao paused for a moment, glanced at Gu Cheng, and said thoughtfully:
"If your performance can make the audience ignore your face, it is possible to win the Best Newcomer Award."
Gu Cheng looked calm: "Director Yan, I'm just kidding. It's the first drama for a newcomer. How dare you dream of winning."
Yan Jianqiao said nothing.
In his mind, this is really not necessarily the case.
Gu Cheng applied for the male lead, and it was impossible for his acting skills to be nominated for Best Actor, let alone Best Supporting Actor.
The "Best Newcomer Award" was originally prepared for new actors who have entered the film and television industry and filmed their first film.
Gu Cheng's popularity is both an advantage and a disadvantage. If this drama can make the audience remember Gu Xiude and Gu Niande, and thus forget Gu Cheng, then it will be a success.
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The next day, Jinli went to a restaurant for dinner.
This time the crew of "No Survival" gathered together to make up for the finals banquet that Jinli didn't have time to attend last time.
Director Deng booked a large private room in a famous local restaurant. The low-cost price was 7888. Most of the people around him were business elites or high-ranking officials and wealthy people.
This low-end consumption is simply not something ordinary people can afford.
Chen Qin has worked with three Jinli production crews, attended two finals banquets, and has been exposed to millions of advertising endorsements in the entertainment industry, so she has some experience.
Even so, when she followed Jinli in, she couldn't help but be stunned by the splendor of the restaurant.
This is less like a place to eat and more like some kind of large art exhibition.
Any painting hanging on the wall is a painting by a certain contemporary artist.
There are 8 elevators on the first floor. It is very spacious and can be used by one person to get on and off the elevator.
In the elevator, Chen Qin asked in a low voice: "Sister Jinli, didn't you say that Director Deng is worried that the crew will not be able to make theater schedules? Why is he still in the mood to treat guests to dinner at a place like this?"
Jinli thought for a while and said, "Have you ever seen the second generation of rich people working in small companies anonymously, thus lowering their quality of life?"
Chen Qin: "Yes, I've seen it in TV series."
Jinli smiled: "TV dramas are all about coaxing you to play. Experience comes with experience, but the quality of life has been formed into habits since childhood. It can't be changed if it can be changed."
She said calmly: "Director Deng is not short of money. You go up and eat well, talk less and do more."
Chen Qin nodded quickly and took out her mobile phone to take some photos so that she could post them to Moments.
This place is so nice that even she wants to show it off.
The elevator opened and before they even reached the box, they saw two groups of people surrounding the door of a certain box.
One group of people are the crew members of "No One Survived" and they are all young actors.
The other group of people are also very young, with a somewhat unconventional style, with colorfully dyed hair, and many and messy accessories.
Some people deliberately wear the brand's diamond logo on their bodies, for fear that others will not know the value of the necklace.
As they walked forward, they happened to hear someone from the non-mainstream group speaking harsh words.
“I thought you guys got together last year to secretly do something big, but it turns out you just made a small-budget movie.
It's not an original work, but an adaptation. Since you can't afford it, then admit defeat as soon as possible. I'm also willing to change the bet to give your parents some face.
Haha, Deng Errensan, we will accept your two apartments in the central area! ”
Ren Changtao looked a little unhappy and took a few steps forward, but was quickly pulled back by Deng Zexu.
Deng Zexu stood at the front, holding his hand against Ren Changtao who was about to get angry, and said in a deep voice:
"The bet is until the end of this year, and there is still nearly half a year left. It is too early to draw conclusions now. We will see!"
The non-mainstream people smiled disdainfully:
"Tsk, do you still expect your third-rate, low-budget movie to turn around? I heard that the major theater chains are unwilling to schedule movies for you in the summer, even if they show your father's face, it's useless.
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Your film is so niche and can’t get a summer slot, how much money can you make? It’s not bad even if you don’t lose money.
Deng Er, don’t forget that what we bet is net profit. My investment project has already earned 20 million, and there will be a wave of dividends by the end of the year.
With so many people investing in your crappy movie, how much box office does it have to reach before you can get 20 million, 100 million or 200 million? ”
After saying this, the group of people laughed, not believing that Deng Zexu's movie could have a box office of 200 million yuan.
They had inquired, and even Deng Zexu's father was not optimistic about the box office of that movie.
The reason why Deng Zexu made that movie was purely for fun, and he didn't intend to participate in their bet.
I was still provoked by them during the Chinese New Year and agreed to bet with them with the profits from that movie, otherwise they would not dare to mock Deng Errensan in public now.
Ren Changtao was so anxious that he yelled: "If you hadn't set a trap for us during the Chinese New Year, we wouldn't bet on the movie!"
Non-mainstream people do not respond: "It was you who boasted in front of your elders that the film was good, so we asked you to bet on it. The elders all know it. If you don't admit it, it will be embarrassing for you. If you can't afford it, just say it earlier."< br>
Deng Zexu said with a gloomy face: "Are you done? Get out of here as soon as you're done. We won't deny it."
The non-mainstream group snorted coldly and turned to leave. Chen Qin walked aside while protecting Jinli.
Several people in the crowd glanced at Jinli sideways, as if they were looking at some kind of prey.
Jinli looked at them expressionlessly.
After a while, other members of the crew walked into the box, cutting off the sight of this group of people.
As soon as they sat down, some actors couldn't help but ask: "Director, what happened just now?"
When they arrived at the door of the box, someone from another box happened to push the door out and bump into them.
That group of people knew the director and Ren Changtao, and they started quarreling within a few words.
Deng Zexu said calmly: "It's okay, don't worry about it, we have known each other since childhood.
That group of people are unlearned and have little connection with their respective elders. Don't pay attention to them next time you meet them. ”
The other actors cleverly did not mention the word "bet". The bet between a group of rich second generations has nothing to do with them.
Deng Zexu ordered the food first and then asked what they thought.
Jinli took this opportunity to tell him the plan he had learned about.
Deng Zexu was startled at first, and then frowned: "Is there a late-night slot or a special line for artistic films? These two ideas are also possible, and there is room for manipulation..."
Ren Changtao said disapprovingly: "At an unpopular time, how much box office can an unpopular cinema provide?"
Deng Zexu: "It's better than not being able to be released. The top priority now is to release it. If we delay it, we won't have a good schedule, and we won't be able to compete with other films."
Ren Changtao looked at Deng Zexu and hesitated to speak. He muttered two words after a while: "The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival period will do..."
Jinli raised her eyebrows but made no comment.
After finishing the meal, Deng Zexu asked: "What do you think about putting it on the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival schedule? I'm sure I can get a certain number of reservations?"
Everyone else thinks it's okay, and the advantages of a daytime show are much greater than a late-night show.
Deng Zexu looked at Jinli and wanted her opinion.
Jinli thought for a moment and said slowly: "Director, let me be honest, "No One Survived" is an unpopular movie. Even if you can get some schedules at the beginning, if the box office is not good, the cinema has the right to change the schedule. .
Competition during the National Day Golden Week is also fierce. Even if they don’t remove the movie, they can fool you as long as it’s acceptable. ”
Everyone else was silent, thinking to themselves.
Jinli has done the most filming among them and has more experience, so her advice is very important.
Deng Zexu is more courageous than imagined.
A day after the dinner party, he called Jinli and decided to choose the late night slot and the special line for literary and artistic films, so he could do both!
Just three days later, Deng Zexu had agreed to arrange the film, and Jinli officially started the promotion of "No Survival".