Chapter 179 "Under the Bridge"
The next day, West Film Studio.
The sample film of "A Bite of China" was shown in the screening room in the factory. Gong Qie, Zhang Yu, and Zhao Jing were sitting in the back row early.
In sight, the audience arrived one after another.
Bayi Factory, Beijing Film Studio, Shanghai Film Studio, Changying Factory, Guiying Factory, Eying Factory...
Leaders and directors of film studios across the country came, as did leaders of film bureaus and local cultural departments.
Even actors from Xiangjiang such as Xia Meng also attended.
"Mr. Wang and Teacher Fang are there!"
Zhang Yu secretly pointed his finger at the front row.
Gong Chou followed her gaze and saw Fang Yan accompanying Xia Yan, who was in contact with people from major film studios.
"That's Director Wang Yang of Beiying Film Factory."
"That seems to be Deputy Director Teng of Emei Factory, right?"
"Deputy Director Teng?"
< br>“That’s Director Teng Jinxian.”
“………”
"Which factory is it that is greeting Teacher Fang now?"
Faced with Zhang Yu and Zhao Jing's questions, Gong Cie said that it was Wei Bida and Guo Baochang from the Guixi Factory.
“This is the Guixi Factory that invited Sister Gong to audition.”
Zhang Yu suddenly realized and asked about the result of the audition.
Gong Qie shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Although I haven't received the notification yet, I'm sure it's out of the question."
Zhao Jing rolled her eyes at Zhang Yu angrily and comforted her. Maybe she passed the audition, but the result has not been announced yet.
"Don't give me hope, it's not our first audition."
Gong Zhen knew it well: "Whether it is success or failure, it will not take so long. I didn’t notify the audition actors. I guess the Guixi Factory delayed it until now just to take care of my emotions.”
“Sister Gongjie, I...”
Zhang Yu realized that she was asking. Wrong words.
Originally, Gong Xie was depressed because he failed the audition for "Qiu Jin" and was replaced, so he auditioned at other film studios.
What happened was a series of blows. At the awards ceremony last night, Li Xiu Ming was awarded the title of Double Best Actress.
“It’s over, don’t mention it again.”
Gong Zhen smiled and said: “I finally got over it.”
“I got over it. ?”
The guilt in Zhang Yu's heart disappeared a little.
"Yes, I have calmed down. You can't keep struggling with yourself, right." Gong Yue said: "Just like Teacher Fang said, all the tastes are life, the ups and downs, the bitterness, the bitterness, the life."
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Yu and Zhao Jing were stunned for a moment, and then stood in awe. This was the "Steel Stone" they knew!
After a while, the screening room darkened, and the scene from "A Bite of China" appeared on the screen.
As the opening music played, Zhao Zhongxiang used his mellow and magnetic voice to talk about "cured meat".
"This is the taste of salt, the taste of mountains, the taste of wind, the taste of sunshine. It is also the taste of time and human feelings."
"In the days when I was in a foreign land, I had preserved meat for three meals a day. Accompany.”
"The wind, light, clouds and rain of my hometown seem to be lingering around me and never dissipate."
"..."
The entire sample film is not long, only 7 minutes or so, simply divided into two parts.
One is the process of making bacon, and the other is the dishes made with bacon.
However, for such a short film, Fang Yan, Wang Zengqi, Situ Zhaodun, Shi Fangyu and others watched it three times.
Watch the excitement for the first time, the doorway for the second time, and the questions for the third time. After reading, take a 15-minute break.
The audience can go to the conference room next door to discuss their impressions and experiences for a while. When the time is up, the symposium will officially begin.
"Teacher Xiaofang, what do you think?"
This question is not only what Situ Zhaodun wants to ask, but also what project leaders such as Shi Fangyu want to ask.
“There is no big problem overall.”
Fang Yan changed the topic and pointed out two flaws.
The first thing is the copywriting. Although I feel very honored to copy my own prose throughout the article, it is obvious that sometimes the pictures and texts do not fit well, which in turn destroys the atmosphere that I have worked so hard to create.
“In this regard, Xiao Fang and I rushed out a manuscript last night. Although it is only the first draft, it should be more suitable for display in “A Bite of China” than the content just now.”
Wang Zengqi glanced at Fang Yan.
Fang Yan took out a stack of manuscript paper from his bag with understanding.
Shi Fangyu and others took it and began to circulate it.
Situ Zhaodun solemnly said that the script is the basis of a play, and it is the same when it is placed in a documentary. In the creation and control of copywriting, we will rely more on Wang Zengqi and dialect in the future.
“It is our responsibility!”
Fang Yan finished speaking decisively, and then pointed out the second flaw, which was the composition. Although a fixed-focus lens was used to capture close-ups and slow motion of food cooking, it was still a little rough in some places.
“After all, this is the first time to get rid of the traditional documentary shooting concepts and techniques and use so many subjective lenses.”
“Once it’s new, it’s the second time it’s familiar.”
< br>Szeto Zhaodun mentioned the difficulty of filming. In order to capture vivid images, the camera must be placed next to fried, steamed, or stewed food. During the cooking process, it is easy to be splashed with oil, so it must not be Do not adjust the position multiple times.
The composition is inevitably damaged.
"How about using some empty shots to make the transition?"
Fang Yan pondered for a moment before speaking.
Aerial shots are indispensable in food documentaries. Like Li Ziqi's "Ancient Food", empty shots come in handy.
“This is a good idea, you can give it a try!”
Situ Zhaodun’s eyes lit up.
Everyone discussed for a while, and then Xia Yan came into contact with Xia Meng and other filmmakers in Xiangjiang and got to know each other.
Xia Meng is known as the "Grand Princess of Great Wall Pictures". She was a smash hit in the 1950s and 1960s, and she was simply the "Audrey Hepburn" of the East. Unfortunately, with the decline of left-wing film companies such as Great Wall, Phoenix, and Xinlian, she also stopped acting and withdrew from the film industry. It was not until the 1979 Literary Conference that people including Xia Yan, Shen Yanbing and others hoped that she would return to the film industry and strengthen Hong Kong. The power of left-wing cinema.
So, Jade Bird Pictures was founded.
The first film produced by the company is called "Journey to the Angry Sea".
Director Xu Anhua, assistant director Guan Jinpeng, and actors are Liu Dehua and Lin Zixiang, the "Iron Lung Singer" who sang "Men Should Be Strong" and "Dare to Love and Dare to Do".
Oh haha!
Fang Yan was surprised when he heard about this team.
…………
“Teacher Fang and Teacher Xia are together.”
"Mr. Wu and Director Bai are also there."
Zhang Yu stood not far away, like a game announcer, announcing the situation to Gong Chou and Zhao Jing beside him.
"Xiaoyu, pay attention to the occasion and your image."
Gong Xie reminded him softly.
Zhang Yu asked: "Should we go over and have a listen?"
"Oops, the symposium is about to start."
Zhao Jing looked at the door and people were already coming in one after another.
“This hasn’t started yet.”
Zhang Yu showed a sly smile, “Don’t you want to hear what they are talking about?”
Gong Xie After glancing at the dialect that was being spoken, he finally couldn't hold it back and moved to the outermost edge of the crowd with Zhang Yu and the others.
"Yesterday, Mr. Xia mentioned to me those speeches you gave in "Youth Literature"..."
"I wonder if you would mind reprinting it in a newspaper in Xiangjiang so that readers in Xiangjiang can also Take a look?”
Hearing Xia Meng’s request, Zhang Yu blinked.
“Teacher Fang’s speech? Is it the one about “I Have a Chinese Dream”?”
“Not only that, but also “This Prosperous Age Is As You Wishes”, “ Why should we be confident as a nation"..."
Gong Zhen spoke out with all his treasures.
My eyes were fixed on Fang Yan all the time, and I saw that he readily agreed to use it if it could be published.
At this time, China and Britain have begun negotiations.
Just as one of the two sisters was fascinated by watching and the other was fascinated by listening, Zhao Jing patted them gently:
"We are almost here, we should go back."< br>
"Okay."
Zhang Yu nodded reluctantly.
Gong Qie was also a little reluctant to leave and looked back.
Fang Yan was walking side by side with Wu Yigong, Bai Chen and others, talking as they walked.
Bai Chen said with emotion: "I have benefited a lot from communicating with so many talented people today!"
Fang Yan said with a smile: "You are too modest. The person you associate with a talented person must not be a mortal."
Bai Chenle said: "I just mentioned "I Have a Chinese Dream", which reminded me of the book on hand. A script."
"Is Lao Bai talking about your "Under the Bridge"?"
Wu Yi bowed and Fang Yan raised his eyebrows.
“Yes, that’s it!”
Bai Chen slowly explained the causes and consequences of the creation of the script, "It starts in the 1980s..."
At that time, there was a popular argument in society, calling the youth of this era "a generation without hope." ".
I firmly opposed this statement. It happened that "Youth Literature" sparked a great discussion about life and also published speeches in dialects. This made him determined to make a film that showed the spiritual outlook of contemporary youth. movie.
My home happens to be very close to the Sanguantang Bridge, so I went to the old residential area under the bridge to collect materials and inspiration for the script.
After getting acquainted with the unemployed educated youths and self-employed people there, I discovered that these young people have many valuable qualities.
After talking about his creative experience, he said categorically:
“I can say with certainty that contemporary youth are definitely not the ‘Beat Generation’!”
“I agree with Teacher Fang’s point of view. It’s the same. Chinese youth have great potential and great hope!”
“The more you say that, the more I look forward to this movie.”
Fang Yan said: “I don’t know what the plan is. When will filming start?”
Bai Chen replied that the script for "Under the Bridge" had been completed as early as the end of March last year.
Fang Yan asked: "Then why not film it?"
Wu Yigong said that the factory plans to prepare for this project in the second half of the year.
"Actors are a big problem, especially this heroine."
Bai Chen simply stated his requirements for the heroine.
"You have so many talented people at SIPG that you don't have to worry about finding a suitable candidate. For example, Comrade Gong Qie and the comrades from Guixi Factory who are traveling with me all think highly of her."
Fang Yan thought. Gong Qie reached the peak of his career with "Under the Bridge" in his previous life, so he took advantage of the situation.
“Gong Qie...”
Bai Chen and Wu Yigong were greatly surprised and looked at each other.
Fang Yan said: "While chatting on the train, I heard Director Wei say that she seemed to have acted in the movie "Midnight"."
"That's right, the one originally assigned to Xiao Yan was 'Zhu Guiying'."
Wu Yi bowed: "But in order to break through herself, she took the initiative to ask Ying to play the villain of 'Feng Meiqing'."
< br>“This role is not easy to play.”
Fang Yan complimented her seemingly casually.
The prophet gave gold water!
Gong Qian is about to pick it up!
(End of this chapter)