Chapter 55 Date
Zhao Mingcheng completed the entry procedures and officially became the general manager of [Wei Mingxia Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd.].
The film and television company is still an empty shell. The first thing Zhao Mingcheng did when he took office was to recruit people and build the company's structure as soon as possible.
With Yang Liwen’s help, he quickly became familiar with the company’s personnel and processes.
“Mr. Zhao, in addition to recruiting, your main job now is to help Producer Chen coordinate the filming of [Detective Chinatown].
This project is currently the only and most important project of the company. You continue to recruit people in China, and I will take the crew to Thailand for filming.
I believe that through this shooting, our company's team will also be run-in and tempered. The filming of this movie is over and we will have more scenes to shoot in the future.
You also need to review your previous relationship with the TV station. In the future, the company will not only produce movies, but also TV series, and the relationship with the TV station cannot be bad. "Gu Wei assigned tasks to the newly appointed Zhao Mingcheng.
"Understood, Mr. Gu, these are my old professions and I am very familiar with them. ”
In the next few days, Gu Wei handled some matters that required his decision in the company and got familiar with the crew.
There are mainly three assistant directors. The first assistant director was recommended by China Film Group, Director Huang Dezhong, who is in his 40s, slightly chubby, wears glasses, and has a smile on his face.
Director Huang is an old director. He graduated from Chinese Opera. He started as a scriptwriter and worked his way up to the director's position step by step.
I have been working in movies for more than 20 years and have shot many films, but unfortunately, I have basically played the role of assistant director.
It is said that 10 years ago, he also directed a movie independently. In recognition of his years of hard work, China Film also believed in his professional ability as a director and invested money in him.
Then China Film lost all its money, and Director Huang’s 10 years of accumulated enthusiasm also disappeared with the failure of this movie.
From now on, I will follow the company's arrangements and work as an assistant director on various production crews. I am a brick in the company and can be moved wherever needed.
Although he didn’t succeed in making his own movie, Director Huang’s more than 20 years of shooting experience is nothing to brag about.
He can make clear arrangements for you from top to bottom on the crew.
"Director Huang, this is not the first time we have met. We have met before when I went to China Film and Television. I am very happy to work with you this time.
I will need it when filming in the future. Director Huang, please help me a lot," Gu Wei said politely.
"No, Mr. Gu, you're killing me. I'm just a part-time worker. Director Han arranged for me to come here to work for you, Mr. Gu. If Mr. Gu has any instructions, just tell him. Lao Huang will definitely do his best." Director Huang said with a smile. .
Director Huang's attitude was very low-key. Gu Wei knew that. They had known each other since Lu Yang was editing a film at China Film Studio.
He knows that this is a wealthy owner who has a cooperative relationship with China Film Group. He has invested in "Xiu Chun Knife" before, and now he is in control of this comedy blockbuster.
Before coming here, Han Sanping had made it very clear that when he came to help with the filming of the movie, Gu Wei would be the main focus.
He also understood what Director Han meant. Gu Wei was the director and investor, and the crew were all his employees. Even if Gu Wei doesn't know how to direct, he can only help and support when the time comes.
If there is a conflict, someone can kick him back. There are many directors like him in China Film and Television who have experience but no works. If there is a problem, China Film Group will not stand up for him.
He Huang Dezhong is no longer an energetic young man in his 20s. He can still figure out where he is and what attitude he should have.
Besides, the crew also has Lu Yang as a producer. If there are any problems during the filming, Lu Yang can be asked to talk to him. They have a closer relationship and can talk more easily.
The remaining two assistant directors were both seniors who had graduated from the directing department of the college. To be precise, they were Lu Yang’s seniors. Unfortunately, they did not have the same good fate as Lu Yang.
One is named Li Xin and the other is named Zhao Liang. Before coming to Guwei Company, they worked as executive deputy directors or acting assistant directors in some small production crews in Hengdian.
Although I have no independent directing experience, I still have a lot of theoretical knowledge and shooting experience.
Director Huang is the first assistant director in the crew and is mainly responsible for executing the director's creative intentions, responsible for the normal operation of the set, and ensuring the smooth execution of filming.
As the second and third assistant directors, Li Xin and Zhao Liang need to follow Director Huang’s arrangements to ensure that the entire [shooting scene] can run smoothly and that the director’s creative intentions can be fully executed and implemented.
It can be said that the director group composed of the three of them is the largest manager in the crew besides the producer, supervisor and director.
In the private room of a private restaurant at night.
Gu Wei and Zeng Li sat opposite each other. The dishes were all served and they also ordered a bottle of plum wine.
When they were at home, Gu Wei said that he wanted to treat Zeng Li to dinner, so naturally he couldn't ignore his words. I made an appointment with her as soon as I returned to the capital.
Zeng Li has worked in the capital for so many years and has settled here. He went back to his hometown during the Chinese New Year and came back soon.
“Sister Li, are you a vegetarian?”
Gu Wei discovered the last time she ate that the dishes Zeng Li ordered were all vegetarian, and she didn’t even take a bite of the meat dishes on the table. move.
"Well, it's been about 7 or 8 years. At first it was because of work. As an actress, you also know that you have to keep in shape and look good on camera.
Later it gradually became more I'm used to it, and now that a plate of braised pork is placed in front of me, I have no desire to eat."
Putting a mouthful of green vegetables, Zeng Li explained slowly.
"No wonder, but Sister Li, I think you have maintained your figure and appearance very well. Now you look like a mature woman, but also have the appearance of a girl." Gu Wei praised< br>
"What kind of girl are you? She said that I'm a half-year-old lady." Even though he said that, Zeng Li still had a smile on his face when he heard Gu Wei's praise.
The two people chatted and drank, and time passed quickly.
"Sister Li, have you watched the recently released "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons"?" Gu Wei asked
"I heard that this movie was released on the first day of the new year and has been very popular recently. It’s a pity that I haven’t got around to watching it yet.”
Zeng Li said with some regret.
"I like Zhou Xingchi very much, especially his previous film [Kung Fu]. It's not too late. Let's go watch a movie together later." Gu Wei invited.
Gu Wei didn't have any thoughts about Zeng Li at this time, but he was alone now, and Nazha was not in the capital. It was also a very pleasant thing to have dinner and watch a movie with a beautiful woman.
"Yeah~, okay." Zeng Li hesitated for a moment, glanced at Gu Wei, and agreed.
After eating, the two of them went to the nearby Wanda Cinema. Gu Wei bought the tickets and took Zeng Li with him, and they walked into the theater side by side.
[Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons] is a classic Zhou Xingchi movie. Although he did not participate in it, his strong self-style can be seen in the movie.
This is still Zhou Xingchi's most glorious period as a director.
The generation who watched his movies when they were young have grown up. When they were young, these viewers watched Zhou Xingchi’s free movies on TV or DVD.
Now that I have grown up and have money, I can naturally afford to go to the cinema to support him.
In addition, the film is really well shot, both the plot and the lines have merit.
The best thing is the special effects, which continue the special effects style in "Kung Fu", but the style of the movie is darker, which makes the audience very enjoyable to watch.
"Sister Li, what do you think of the movie?" Gu Wei asked as he and Zeng Li walked out after the movie.
"The movie is very exciting, the story and special effects are great." Then she hesitated for a moment
"It's just a bit scary in some places."
Gu Wei laughed after hearing this. "Sister Li, your comments are very pertinent. Zhou Xingchi made an excellent movie, and the audience liked it very much. You can see it from the attendance in the hall where we watched the movie.
More than 60% The attendance rate is very high. You must know that it is very late, and the attendance rate is so high, which is enough to prove the popularity of this movie.
But as you said, this movie is different from the traditional "Journey to the West". The three brothers, Sun Wukong, were made into completely bloody and cruel monsters, and the picture has a greater impact.
This Chinese New Year movie is not suitable for children.
If there is anything that will affect the box office in the later stages of this movie, it should be this.
After all, during the Chinese New Year, many families like to go out and watch a movie together as a family. Zhou Xingchi's "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" may scare children to tears. ”
Listening to Gu Wei’s sane analysis, Zeng Li couldn’t help but look at him with more admiration.
After watching the movie, Gu Wei asked the driver Master Zhang to take Zeng Li home first.
"Sister Li, the crew will hold a press conference for the new film in a few days, and then the filming will start. See you then."
The car drove to the downstairs of Zeng Li's house, and Gu Wei followed She waved goodbye.
"Goodbye, Gu Wei."
Zeng Li smiled and waved to him, turned around and walked back home.
Zeng Li had a good impression of Gu Wei. He felt that this child was young, handsome and talented, and they were very easy to talk to when they chatted together. He would not put any pressure on her because of his status as a director or investor.
Many of the shining points about Gu Wei moved her heart, but he was too young. Gu Wei was only 21 years old, one and a half years younger than her.
When she started filming, Gu Wei had just entered elementary school. She could only regard Gu Wei as a little brother with whom she was easy to talk.
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