Zhou Yan was naturally familiar with the novel "Sense and Sensibility", but he had never seen the movie version.
So for Zhou Yan, the workload of An Li's job was definitely greater than that of other movies. He had to be familiar with movies first. Without the original film's soundtrack as a reference, he had no choice but to do it all by himself.
If it were shot in China, Zhou Yan wouldn't have to worry too much and it would be very convenient to work. However, if the shooting takes place in the UK, it would be a lot more troublesome.
After pondering for a moment, Zhou Yan said, "Director An, when I was filming, maybe I——"
Just as Zhou Yan was halfway through his words, An Li suddenly spoke again, "Director Zhou, Music is the only position I can decide on.”
only?
Zhou Yan was stunned for a moment. As a director, does An Li only have this authority?
Although the authority of directors in Hollywood is not as good as that of mainland China, it is not like this, and An Li is not a rookie. Is Colombia so strong?
What Zhou Yan didn’t know was that even the right to choose the soundtrack was something An Li had fought hard for.
When Columbia handed over the script of "Sense and Sensibility" to An Li, most of the people had already been selected.
The main actors, screenwriters, photographers - it can be said that the filming team has been set up in advance, and then An Li was asked to be the butler to manage the team.
Hollywood major league movies are very industrialized. In the shooting process of many movies, the director does not play a big role. Sometimes if a big-name producer is hired, the director may only have an executive role. .
Unlike in mainland China, in most movies, directors have very great power.
Ordinary directors can say that any decision they make depends on the producer's face, but like Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, and Zhou Yan himself, as long as they make a movie, the crew can be said to have their say.
Whether it is a producer or a supervisor, the most they can do is give advice.
Even Xu Feng, when cooperating with Chen Kaige, had no way to influence Chen Kaige's decision. Chen Kaige listened to her opinion. Two scattered.
This is also the first time for An Li to make a movie with a major league. He knows the difficulty, so he must strive to establish his authority among the crew.
If you want to establish authority, it is best to have someone to help you.
He couldn't replace the rest of the production team even if he wanted to. If they were just ordinary staff members, it would be useless if they were replaced. After thinking about it, An Li set his goal on the soundtrack.
The reason why I think of Zhou Yan is because "The Flying Piano Boy" performed very well at the box office in Europe and the United States.
An Li didn't have any connections to be a very good composer, so Zhou Yan was a very good choice.
Columbia was able to agree to An Li's request because "The Flying Piano Boy" had a good box office and the soundtrack was also very impressive.
Besides, as for the soundtrack, the work was mainly concentrated in the post-production period and had little impact on the filming.
Zhou Yan thought for a while and said, "When you are filming, I can only go once or twice at most. When the film is post-produced, I can go at most once. No more, I can't go there. The movie will start shooting next spring."
Hearing what Zhou Yan said, An Li said with a smile, "That's no problem, as long as you come three times. In the end, it still depends on the performance of the work. If there are no other questions, I will let Columbia communicate with you about the remuneration and sharing.”
"Just let them go to Tomson for this."
"Understood, after the cooperation is finalized, I will have someone send you a script. By the way, you can read the novel "Sense and Sensibility" Have you ever?”
“Well, I have. I have basically read all of Jane Austen’s works. “Sense and Sensibility” is Austen’s first novel, but the realism in the novel has already changed. "Very mature."
An Li sighed, "You are indeed very knowledgeable about literature. To be honest, I have never read any of Jane Austen's novels before. In my mind, Jane ·Austen is just a name.”
“This is normal. Many people have never heard of her name. There are so many famous books in the world that they can’t read it.”
"Thank you for your comfort, and I look forward to cooperating with you. I can't tell you much else for the time being. There are many rules in major league filming. I will definitely not be able to go to China in the short term, so we may have to wait until you go to the UK to meet. Yes."
Zhou Yan nodded, "I understand, let's see you in England."
"Okay, I won't disturb your rest and we'll talk later."
< br>"Well, let's talk back."
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yan recalled the storyline of "Sense and Sensibility".
To be honest, if he was given the choice, he would definitely not make this kind of movie, even if it is a masterpiece, but he is quite interested in the soundtrack.
And this is also his attempt to enter Europe and the United States. Olivier's previous remake of "The Piano Boy Who Wants to Fly" was a good attempt.
But such opportunities are rare. He has only made a few movies in total. Even if all of them are remade, it will not be much.
The soundtrack is different. If the soundtrack for "Sense and Sensibility" is done well this time, he should be able to receive soundtrack work for other European and American movies in the future.
Zhou Yan doesn't have the book "Sense and Emotion" at home yet. He plans to go to the bookstore tomorrow to buy a copy and study it carefully when he goes back to make preparations in advance.
Just when Zhou Yan turned around to continue watching TV, he saw Kudo Shizuka leaning against the door frame of the living room, rubbing her eyes sleepily.
"Who called you?"
"A director came to talk to me about work." Zhou Yan smiled, "Did I wake you up?"
< br>“How long have I been sleeping?”
“More than an hour.”
After hearing that she had slept for more than an hour, Shizuka Kudo pouted and said, "You didn't even wake me up."
"I was afraid that you would get angry and pinch my arm again." Zhou Yan teased .
"You are so vindictive."
"My arm is still hurting, so just say I am vindictive."
Kudo Shizuka laughed, "Ah, I Gotta take a shower.”
After saying that, she took her clothes and went to the bathroom.
"I'm here to help you."
"Don't-"
Kudo Shizuka wanted to close the door, but Zhou Yan moved too quickly and had already ran in.
——
Early the next morning, when Zhou Yan woke up, he smelled a good smell.
This fragrance comes from Shizuka Kudo's hair. Zhou Yan hugs Shizuka Kudo from behind, and the tip of his nose is buried in Shizuka's hair. (Modification) It was so early in the morning that Xiao Zhou Yan was inevitably ready to make a move. (Modified)
Just when Zhou Yan was about to score twice, there was a knock on the door suddenly, and then there was a burst of neon words. From the sound, it should be Nangong Songzi.
Kudo Shizuka was also awakened by Nangong Songzi's voice, and she replied in neon language, "Here we come."
Then when she felt Xiao Zhou Yan pressing against her, he suddenly got excited and sat up.
She almost forgot that Zhou Yan spent the night at her place last night. It would be terrible if Song Zi discovered this.
"Hurry up and hide."
Immediately, Shizuka Kudo pulled up the naked Zhou Yan, pushed him into the closet, and then threw Zhou Yan's clothes and shoes in together.
Zhou Yan was in a dark closet, completely confused.
He actually enjoyed the treatment given to him by Lao Wang next door.
Shizuka Kudo went to open the door for Nangong Songzi. The two chattered a few words, and then Zhou Yan heard the door closing.
After a while, Shizuka Kudo came and opened the closet door. Before she could speak, Zhou Yan pulled her into the closet.
Zhou Yan pressed Kudo Shizuka against the backboard of the wardrobe and blew hot breath into her ear, "It's pretty good here."
——
Kudo Shizuka was going to record a program today, so Zhou Yan went to Yanjing Studio by himself.
He said yesterday that he was going to visit the Yanjing Factory, but the arrival of Shizuka Kudo disrupted his plan.
Originally, the preparation work for "Spring of the Cowherd Class" was proceeding in an orderly manner, but now Zhou Yan is likely to take over the soundtrack work of "Sense and Emotion", so he wants to continue the preparation work. As a premise, this can prevent the subsequent work from being crowded together.
After arriving at Yanjing Factory, Zhou Yan first went to Han Sanping's office.
The two understood each other for a few words, and Han Sanping suddenly asked Zhou Yan, "Have you offended Director Xie?"
Zhou Yan was stunned, "Which director Xie?"
There are many directors named Xie, Xie Tielia, Xie Jin, Xie Fei, Xie Tian, Xie Yan - just think about it, they are all better, let alone other places , the Yanjing factory alone needs several thank you supervisors.
"Xie Fei."
"Xie Fei?" Zhou Yan frowned, "I have never met him before. Third brother, why do you ask that?"
Among the fourth generation directors, Xie Fei is definitely a representative figure, and he just won the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival last year and has a high status in the domestic film industry.
However, Xie Fei was a teacher at Yanjing Film Academy and had no contact with Zhou Yan, so Zhou Yan was very surprised when he heard Han Sanping ask this question. He and Xie Fei had never met each other, how could he offend each other?
“There was a seminar the day before yesterday, which was related to film reform. Wang Junzheng mentioned you at the meeting, and Director Xie’s evaluation was not very good.”
“What specifically did you say?”< br>
“First, I affirmed your contribution to the soundtrack, and then said that your “The Sixth Sense” abused techniques, imitated Western shooting techniques too much, and told empty stories without core content.”
"What is the core content?" Zhou Yan asked again.
"Then he didn't say anything."
Zhou Yan smiled, "I thought he was praising me. As a cross-industry director, it's not bad for me to be evaluated as 'abuse of techniques', at least It shows that I have skills."
Han Sanping also laughed when he heard what Zhou Yan said, "You are free and easy, but that's right, directing is not your main job."
Zhou Yanbiao. Waving his hand, "This has nothing to do with whether the main business is the main business. Now even if Schubert and Beethoven crawl out of the soil to criticize me, I won't be too sad. Although I don't agree with Xie Fei's words, he The entry point is correct. I am not their kind of director. It is normal for them not to approve of me.” It must have had an impact on you. The reason why Wang Junzheng mentioned you is because the superiors have ideas to support young directors, such as you, Chen Kaige, and Zhang Yimou.”
Han Sanping lit a cigarette, took a puff, and continued, "In this case, Xie Fei's evaluation will definitely affect other people's judgments. Have you really not offended Xie Fei?"
Zhou Yan shook his head, "Really not."
Hearing what Zhou Yan said, Han Sanping didn't dwell on it anymore, "If not, then there is none. I'm telling you this to remind you to be more careful in the future, sometimes you may offend others. , you may not even know it yourself.”
Han Sanping didn’t say much after that.
Zhou Yan’s status is extraordinary, and he is really not afraid of offending Xie Fei.
It's also possible that Zhou Yan didn't offend Xie Fei, but Xie Fei was a bit loud-mouthed and liked to say a few words about everything.
There are also some old people who can’t stand being too pushy, which is normal.
Zhou Yan is a layman, and he is only in his twenties. He has made two movies, both of which were very popular overseas. Some people will definitely be jealous
Young people who are in the limelight will definitely be harshly criticized. Many young directors have come this way.
No matter what circle, there is always a situation based on seniority, but Zhou Yan is a special case. He does not squeeze into the circle at all. Some people will definitely criticize this in private.
Well, you are enjoying the movie but don't want to get closer to the organization. Isn't it too disrespectful?
After leaving the Han Sanping office, Zhou Yan went to the crew office of "The Spring of the Cowherd Class" and exchanged details of the film preparations with Xiao Can and others.
While we were chatting, Zhou Yan looked around the office, and then said, "In the next two days, you can clean up and move to the studio. The director's office over there has been set up."
Xiao Can smiled and said, "We have been preparing to move. There is nothing to pack, just some materials."
Zhou Yan mentioned the matter of moving to the studio some time ago. Told them.
A few days after building No. 3 was rented, Zhou Yan asked Hong Xin and others to move there first. Although Yanjing Factory arranged an office, the place was too small and the crew members were too crowded here.
However, the director’s office hadn’t been completed yet, so Xiao Can and the others were asked to transition here for a while.
Xiao Can and the others really hope to move there. After all, it is Zhou Yan’s territory. The office area is large and the equipment is relatively new. Although the functions are not as complete as those at the Yanjing factory, they are the only ones with all the equipment. The crew is using it and it’s very convenient.
The food in the studio’s canteen is also good. Xiao Can and the others have eaten there several times and they all praise it.
Although the canteen of the Yanjing factory is not bad, after all, there are so many people in the factory, so the cost must be considered. It cannot be arranged too well. Sometimes you have to go early, otherwise you will be in the back of the queue. Good food.
It's different at Zhou Yan's studio. The cafeteria is very well done, with chicken, duck, meat and eggs available for every meal, and there's no limit.
The studio is not far from Yanjing Studio. Sometimes Huo Jianqi and the others would ride to the studio just to have a meal if they had time at noon. (End of this chapter)