Chapter 94 Wu Tianming of Xiying Studio
Lu Yao got a signed one, and his anxious heart was finally relieved. Fang Yan and him returned to Yanchuan from Yulin.
The guest house at this time is no longer as lively as before.
Seeing that the dialects have moved away, writers, editors, reporters and literary youths from northern Shaanxi have stopped coming.
Taking this opportunity, Fangyan prepares to move back.
So I went to Lu Yao's house to pick up my luggage. As soon as I arrived at the door, I heard a quarrel between Lu Yao and Lin Da. The sound was so loud that the whole yard could hear it. The key to the quarrel was——
Lu Yao Just write books and don’t care about family matters at all!
"I don't care now that you didn't say hello, left us two, and went to the Baiyun Mountain Taoist Temple. I just wanted to ask."
"It's been daytime since you came back. It’s okay if I can’t see you, but why can’t I see you at night?”
Lin Da’s tone was full of anger.
"Didn't I tell you?"
Lu Yao explained that the afternoon to three or four in the morning is the prime time for his creation, and the morning is equivalent to his rest time.
Thus, the habit of "starting the morning at noon" was developed.
“But I work during the day and sleep at night!”
Lin Da cried aggrievedly. Originally, the couple lived apart in different places and could only see each other a handful of times a year.
As a result, now, I basically can't see Lu Yao all day long.
I have to take care of all the trivial matters, including the children.
What a widowed life!
After arguing for a while, Lu Yao, perhaps knowing that he was in the wrong, remained silent and kept smoking, listening to Lin's answer and bursting into tears.
At this moment, a call in dialect came from outside the house.
"Yanzi, why are you here?"
Lu Yao frowned and walked out of the door.
"Look how careless you are. The gift you bought for your sister-in-law on the road ended up at the guest house, which made me make an extra trip to deliver it to you." Fang Yan was holding a box of crystal cakes in his hand. .
This is a rare luxury item in northern Shaanxi.
Thankfully, the supply and marketing cooperative in Yanchuan also sells it, so I didn’t run away in vain.
"Me?"
Lu Yao's eyes widened and he was at a loss.
"Yes, in order to save money, you even downgraded your smoking habit and even asked me to borrow food stamps. How could you leave such an important thing behind? Take it quickly and deliver it later. "Give it to my sister-in-law."
Fang Yan said: "Give her a surprise."
Lu Yao noticed the hint in his eyes, and even though he was dull, he understood the intention and handed him a grateful one. look.
Then he borrowed flowers to offer to the Buddha and went back with the crystal cake.
Thinking of Lu Yao's strong self-esteem, Fang Yan was originally worried that he would not be able to humiliate his wife, but he was thankful that he didn't say, "I really want to beat you to death" like Sun Shaoan did.
I never expected that Lu Yao actually did it.
“I’ll give you the money and tickets for the crystal cake later.”
“Don’t mention it, the money and tickets are free. When you come to Yanjing to see me one day, Just bring me a box.”
"How can this work? Thanks to you for saving me."
Lu Yao sighed, "Otherwise..."
"Let's not worry about this."
Fang Yan waved his hand, "But there is a saying, it shouldn't be I am an outsider speaking, but I still want to say that it is not easy for my sister-in-law. You are in Chang'an and she is here. You have to work and take care of your children. If you can care more about your sister-in-law, please pay more attention to your sister-in-law. "
< br>"I know, I know."
Lu Yao took out the cigarette case from his pocket. There was no cigarette in it, only an empty shell. He was annoyed and helpless and said:
"When the matter of her job transfer is resolved, our family will Once we are reunited, everything will get better slowly.”
“Work is one thing, but you must also pay attention to life.”
Fang Yan took out his Xiangshan and patted it on his hand. .
“Yeah.”
Lu Yao nodded and chatted for another cigarette.
Fang Yan packed up the luggage here and took it away. Lin Da helped him, but Lu Yao had to send him to the guest house no matter what.
The couple had a tacit understanding, as if it had never happened just now.
Fang Yan couldn't shirk away, so he could only be accompanied by Lu Yao.
As soon as I returned to the guest house, I heard the staff say that there was a call. They asked me by name and asked who called me.
It was Mo Shen.
I called back immediately and found out that after Mo Shen graduated from the training school, he was transferred to the West Film Studio to work as a screenwriter. Now that "The Fission of Qin" is becoming popular, the West Film Studio naturally wants to adapt it into a movie.
So, he and the deputy factory director were specially sent to discuss the matter.
“What’s the name of the deputy director?”
“Wu Tianming.”
"Okay, let's make it the day after tomorrow. I'll wait at the guest house."
Hang up the phone, Fang Yan touched his chin:
"Maybe the problem of sister-in-law's job transfer can be solved."
“Really!”
Lu Yao was startled, “Yanzi, do you have any idea?”
………………
April 22, afternoon.
Fang Yan and Lu Yao met Mo Shen and Wu Tianming in the guest house. At this time, he was in his 40s and still had his hair.
Looks stocky and rugged, with bright eyes.
He is also considered a late bloomer. He was originally an actor at the West Film Studio, but because of his mediocre appearance, it was difficult for him to shine as an actor, so he changed his profession to become a director.
With "The Trill of Life", he rose to prominence in the film industry. "Life", "Old Well" and "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix" made him one of the representatives of the fourth generation of film directors, but more importantly, he was also the first Bo Le and spiritual mentors of the five generations of directors, including Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, Gu Changwei, etc., have all received his care and guidance.
And during his tenure as director, he brought Xiying Film Factory to the top.
But now, Wu Tianming is just a deputy director who has just been promoted from assistant to the director. His face is filled with enthusiasm and he holds his hands tightly:
“We are definitely not neglecting Fang. What the teacher meant.”
“It’s just that our factory director and other deputy factory directors are all in their fifties and sixties. They are too old to bear the bumps on the road.”
"So Mo Shen and I, on behalf of him and Xiying Studio, are here to talk to you face to face about the adaptation of "The Fission of Qin"."
"In other words, Director Wu is fully responsible?"
Fang Yan poured hot water on the two of them.
“You can say that.”
Wu Tianming is not hiding it either. Some major details, such as the appointment of the director, still have to be brought back to the factory for a meeting to discuss.
"Of course, in terms of screenwriting, if Teacher Fang is willing, Xiying Studio will be happy to hire you as the screenwriter of the script." "Oh?"
Fang Yan raised his eyebrows and talked to Mo Shen Look at each other.
"Not long ago, the Shanghai Film Studio held a preview screening of "The Wrangler", and I was honored to attend." Wu Tianming said with a smile, "Director Xie is still young, and the film was quite good. Of course, it was also It’s all thanks to you, the original author and screenwriter, that’s what Director Xie said to me.”
"So our production team has no objections to your appointment as the screenwriter of "The Fission of Qin" and unanimously approves it."
"Whether I am a screenwriter or not is not the important point."
Dian Yan spoke loudly. Turn, the key point is whether Xi Film Studio now has the conditions for filming. Even if everything is simple, at least one palace is needed to serve as the palace of Wei and Qin.
Not to mention, there are scenes like Jixia Academy.
There is no Hengdian Film and Television City now. We have to spend money to build it ourselves.
"This...this..."
Wu Tianming smiled awkwardly.
At this time, although Xi Film Studio was a major film studio, its film copy distribution ranked last in the country. Even small studios such as Guixi and Zhujiang were inferior. It was embarrassing to say hello to people when going out. , and therefore, financially stretched.
"So even if Xiying Film Studio wins "The Fission of Qin", it still doesn't have the budget to shoot it. It can't divert all the money from other movies. Then your studio will definitely not be able to complete its plan for this year."
Dialect analyzed seriously.
"Having said that, Da Qin belongs to northern Shaanxi!"
Wu Tianming thought he was going to hand over "The Fission of Da Qin" to wealthy studios like Shanghai Film Studio and Beijing Film Studio. Time became excited, "Teacher Fang, there is no studio in the country that is more suitable for filming "The Fission of the Qin Dynasty" than Xiying Film Studio."
Then he winked at Mo Shen and hinted to say a few words quickly.
"Yes, Yanzi."
Mo Shen added: "Xiying Studio is a film studio native to northern Shaanxi. It is impossible for other film studios to have more feelings and attitudes towards Qin than It is impossible for us to pay more attention to and invest in "The Fission of Qin" than we do."
Wu Tianming said anxiously: "Teacher Fang, Xiying Studio must win "The Fission of the Qin Dynasty" no matter what. To tell you the truth, this is also the intention of the main leaders in northern Shaanxi. They have issued a death order to win "The Fission of the Qin Dynasty". "Fission" was shot by our factory."
"You misunderstood me."
Fang Yan waved his hand and said: "I didn't say not to hand it over to Xiying Film Studio. Even if it wasn't for Lao Mo's sake, I would still hand it over to West Film Studio for the sake of the people of northern Shaanxi's love for "The Fission of the Qin Dynasty". Shoot.”
“That’s good! That’s good!”
Wu Tianming was overjoyed when he heard this.
Fang Yan looked at Lu Yao and Mo Shen, and smiled at each other.
Like "Dark War", it is natural to keep it until the market becomes commercialized in the future, and then adapt it for film and television.
But films like "The Fission of the Qin Dynasty" were still left to film studios in the 1980s and 1990s. Although they were poor and lacked funds at that time, the entire crew, from the director to the actors, had aspirations.
With limited resources, we strive to achieve the best results.
For example, the Three Kingdoms is a documentary filmed by traveling back to ancient times with a camera. If people like Zhuge Liang and Cao Cao in history don't look like Tang Guo'an and Bao Guo'an, then it must be Zhuge Liang and Cao Cao's problem. .
It's nothing like the costume films of later generations. Except for the money, everything sucks!
Dialect can make less money, but it cannot be tolerated that the work will be turned into shit. What's more, this was modified under the guidance of Shen Yanbing himself.
"Yanzi, then we have an agreement."
Mo Shen enjoyed Fang Yan selling his face in front of Wu Tianming, "When we go back and have a meeting to discuss a shooting plan , you hand over "The Fission of the Qin Dynasty" to Xiying Film Studio. "
"The filming budget is the top priority."
Fang Yan agreed and gave a casual reminder.
“Don’t worry about this!”
Wu Tianming promised steadfastly.
Immediately afterwards, it was Fang Yan’s favorite part, the royalties.
Although Xiying Film Factory is poor, it is also a large first-tier factory in the country. It is benchmarked against Shanghai Film Studio, Beijing Film Studio and Bayi Film Studio.
Generally speaking, each short feature film costs 500 to 800 yuan, and each long feature film costs 1,000 to 1,600 yuan. The original author and screenwriter then divide the money according to a certain ratio.
"How much is the specific fee?"
Wu Tianming pointed to Mo Shen, "Usually their director department makes suggestions and then the director approves them, but "The Fission of Qin" is different. The factory had already decided before we came.”
“It will be in full compliance with our factory’s highest standards.”
Mo Shen nodded and quoted 1,600 yuan.
Fang Yan showed a satisfied smile, I took over the screenwriting job!
“Of course, you have come all the way, and I can’t let you go back like this. I also have a script here, which is very suitable for being made into a movie, a local film, and the budget shouldn’t be too big.”< br>
“Really!”
Wu Tianming and Mo Shen suddenly became interested.
“If nothing else happens, this manuscript will be published in our October magazine.” Fang Yan handed the revised manuscript to them.
Lu Yao, who had been watching since just now, had a sudden change in expression, the relaxation on his face disappeared, and he was visibly nervous.
After a long while, Wu Tianming’s eyes were slightly red, surprised and happy:
“Okay! Well written!”
“How is it, Wu Chang Sir, am I right?”
“Teacher Fang is right, it will be a good movie. Who is the author?”
"Far away in the horizon, close in front of you."
Fang Yan smiled and said: "That's it, Lu Yao."
After he and Mo Shen introduced each other, Wu Tianming and Lu Yao We got in touch and talked face to face about the film adaptation.
"Do you think it's funny what I asked you?"
Fang Yan asked in a low voice.
"I have inquired. Lin Da can be transferred to the film promotion department of the factory, which is exactly the right job." Mo Shen nodded and said, "And I don't dare to vouch for others, but Director Wu is absolutely reliable."
"He is only the deputy director now, and my sister-in-law has transferred this matter..."
"You and Lu Yao just let go of a hundred Xin, let's put it this way, even if he can't do it now, he can do it in the future. It is said that because the factory's performance has been so poor in recent years, the superiors are very dissatisfied and have decided to change the factory director and carry out drastic reforms. "
"Is he the new factory director?"
Fang Yan was not surprised at all that Wu Tianming became the factory director.
"It hasn't been decided yet, but he has the highest voice, and he is the one who has won "The Fission of Qin" from you."
Mo Shenle said: "Do you think his chances are good? "
"Co-authoring my novel is still a capital for his progress."
Fang Yan was so happy that he couldn't help but smile.
In reality, it was because of Lu Yao that Lin Da was transferred to the Publicity Department of Xiying Film Studio.
(End of this chapter)