Chapter 857 Serves the Story
"Without your participation, this project would never be where it is today."
Lin Gao smiled and raised his glass.
"This is a joint effort from all of us."
"I'm also looking forward to seeing the final presentation of this project."
As the project enters the post-production stage, Lin Gao's task has come to an end for the time being.
However, he knew that this was just the beginning.
In the future, film shooting, post-production and global distribution will face more challenges.
Kevin arranged a send-off for Lin Gao.
At the airport, Kevin held Lin Gao's hand tightly.
"Lin, when the film is finished, I hope you can come back."
"We still need you."
Lin Gao smiled and nodded.
"I will."
"I will definitely come again when the movie comes out."
Lin Gao boarded the plane flying back to China.
He sat on his seat and looked at the clouds outside the window, filled with anticipation.
This trip to Los Angeles not only allowed him to gain a firm foothold in the international film industry, but also made him realize that there are still many places where he can continue to make breakthroughs.
The road ahead is still long, but Lin Gao is never afraid of challenges.
He knows that only by constantly moving forward can he reach a higher pinnacle of film art.
After returning to China, Lin Gao had little time to rest.
As soon as he got off the plane, his phone kept vibrating with work messages and calls one after another.
Wei Lianlian stood nearby with a serious expression.
"Director Lin, after you return to China this time, domestic projects have entered a critical stage."
"In addition, the plans for several new projects are also waiting for your review."
Lin Gao sighed.
The trip to Los Angeles made him realize the complexity of international cooperation, but domestic projects are not easy either.
"Is there anything particularly urgent?"
he asked, looking through the unread messages on his phone.
Wei repeatedly handed over several documents.
"The first is the sequel to "Westward Journey". The previous movie was a hit at the box office, and the investors hope to start filming the sequel as soon as possible."
Lin Gao nodded.
He knew that the success of "Westward Journey" not only brought huge commercial benefits, but also gave him a stronger reputation.
But the pressure for a sequel is also there.
"Is the script for the sequel ready?"
Wei Lianlian shook his head slightly.
"The draft has not been completely finalized, and the writing team is waiting for your final comments."
Lin Gao was silent for a few seconds.
He knows that the sequel to "Westward Journey" cannot be hasty.
Once the sequel is not done well, it will not only affect the reputation of the entire series, but also directly affect his reputation.
"Okay, send me the script first. I need to look at it carefully."
Wei nodded repeatedly.
"Okay."
She then pulled out another document.
"In addition, the superhero movie project you mentioned before has also entered the preparatory stage."
"Investors hope to take advantage of this superhero boom to promote project progress as soon as possible."
Lin Gao frowned slightly.
He knows how big the market for superhero movies is on a global scale, but to make a truly successful superhero movie, it must not just rely on visual effects and fighting scenes.
"What is the direction of this project?"
Lin Gao asked.
Wei looked through the documents repeatedly. "The current direction is to integrate traditional Chinese cultural elements with Western superhero models."
Lin Gao pondered for a moment.
"Integrating Eastern and Western cultures is indeed a good idea, but we must be very careful in its execution."
"We cannot simply copy the Western superhero model, but must find our own narrative style."
Wei nodded and took notes.
"I will convey it to the team and ask them to make detailed plans."
"In addition, the selection of actors must also start as early as possible."
Lin Gao knows that the success of superhero movies depends largely on the performance of the actors.
He doesn't make decisions lightly on this project.
"Okay, you can continue to follow up on this matter."
"I will take time to review the casting options."
After Wei wrote them down one by one, he added.
"One more thing. Domestic film critics are very much looking forward to the sequel of "Westward Journey", but they also raised some questions about the plot and cultural elements."
“Especially when it comes to traditional culture, some scholars believe that the treatment in the first part was not rigorous enough.”
Lin Gao nodded after listening.
"It was predictable."
""Westward Journey" is a bold innovation. It mixes nonsensical comedy and classic mythology."
"Controversy is normal."
He knows that every innovative work will face different voices.
How to find a balance between business success and cultural inheritance is the next major challenge he needs to face.
"We can invite some cultural scholars to join the creative team of the sequel."
"This ensures the accuracy of the cultural part."
Lin Gao made a decision.
Wei Lianlian continued to report other matters, while Lin Gao listened and thought.
Although the cooperation project in Los Angeles is complex, it is after all a collaboration with a top international team, and everyone performs their own duties.
When he returned to China, he not only had to face greater business pressure, but also ensured that he found a balance between local culture and market demand.
Two completely different working modes made him feel overwhelmed.
After returning to the company, Lin Gao entered the conference room directly.
He needs to convene an emergency meeting immediately to determine the core direction of the sequel to "Westward Journey".
After the meeting started, representatives of the writing team, producers and investors were already in place.
"Director Lin, the first draft of the sequel's script has been completed."
The head of the writing team handed over a thick script.
"But we're still exploring the best direction for the story."
Lin Gao opened the script and quickly browsed a few pages.
The first draft of the script continued the style of the first film, still full of nonsensical humor and fantastic storylines.
However, Lin Gao found that the pace of the story was a bit out of control.
"The framework of this script is good, but the rhythm problem is huge."
He raised his head and got straight to the point.
"The sequel can't just repeat the successful elements of the first one, we need deeper emotion and character development."
The people on the screenwriting team suddenly became nervous and took note of Lin Gao's opinions.
"Specifically, Director Lin, in what areas do you want to make adjustments?"
Lin Gao thought for a moment.
"First of all, the character's growth needs to be clearer."
"The character of Supreme Treasure has experienced growth and transformation in the first film, but in the sequel, we cannot let him go back."
"The audience is looking forward to seeing him move on and face greater challenges and choices."
"Secondly, the plot needs to be more compact, without too many irrelevant jokes."
"We can keep the nonsensical style, but it must serve the story, not be funny for the sake of being funny."
(End of chapter)