Chapter 9 Rejected
Seeing Zhang Chen nod, Director Zhang continued: "I read the script, and it's very thoughtful. It can be seen that it borrows elements from some Hollywood movies. It's very novel, but I'm afraid we can't submit it. "
Seeing that Zhang Chen didn't seem to respond, Director Zhang continued: "With all due respect, we don't think the possibility of success is high in the horror film genre, and it's your first time directing... ”
Director Zhang’s meaning is self-evident, that is, he thinks Zhang Chen is too young.
This is the first time for a rookie director, Virgo is still an unpopular horror film, so they think it is very likely to be a hit.
The amount of support funds was limited, and they felt it was not worth wasting on Zhang Chen.
Zhang Chen was not surprised at all by this result.
In fact, he had vaguely guessed that this would be the result yesterday.
In his previous life, Ning Hao's first movie "Crazy Stone" was originally cast by China Film Group Corporation. After being rejected, he turned to Shanghai Film Studio. Shanghai Film Studio did not cast him directly, but cast him Introduced to Liu Tianwang’s Yingyi Entertainment.
Yingyi Entertainment has the ‘Asian Rising Star Director’ program, which aims to cultivate new directors, and this is how Ning Hao got the opportunity to come forward.
Even so, there was a shrinkage. The 5 million promised at the beginning later became 3 million. In the later period, when it was not enough, Ning Hao even paid hundreds of thousands more himself.
Look, in reality, it is so difficult for an inexperienced rookie to invest.
In terms of experience, Ning Hao had already had "Green Grass" and "Incense" before Shitou. He had some experience, but he was rejected. His current situation is even worse than that of Ning Hao back then. It's better to see a ghost if you can pass.
Do you really think you are invincible after rebirth?
So Zhang Chen was actually mentally prepared for this outcome. He most likely had the opportunity to meet this time because the other party wanted to give Beidian face, and his own attitude was also inconsistent. Try it.
"Okay, I understand, and I still thank you for giving me this opportunity to meet."
Although he was rejected, he still had to live up to his reputation. Zhang Chen was about to leave, and Director Zhang stood up to see him off.
"Young man, there is no harm in suffering some setbacks. Once you have some experience, I believe we still have opportunities to cooperate."
Director Zhang probably wanted to say something to comfort him. Zhang Chen, but these words made Zhang Chen very unhappy.
In my previous life, after failure, I also encountered obstacles everywhere. I don’t know how many times I have heard such words.
If you are not optimistic about me and don’t invest, there is no problem. No one’s money comes from strong winds. Trading is not charity.
But while you talk about supporting newcomers, you don’t give them a chance. If you don’t give them a chance, how can they get experience?
Zhang Chen walked out of the China Film Building with negative emotions. He wanted to say, thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi, don’t bully young people into poverty!
Unfortunately, this book is about Chinese entertainment, not fantasy, nor about cultivating immortals~~
He also wanted to imitate Lin Nan and turn around to find Shang Ying’s people and join Zhong Ying, but he I don’t know anyone from Shangying, and I don’t have a good big brother named Li Yang.
But he has a good brother.
As soon as Zhang Chen walked out of the building, Cao Bingkun greeted him: "How about it, is China Film willing to invest?"
Seeing Zhang Chen's expression was not good, he immediately changed his words: "Okay, it seems that China Film is We are blind, we don’t care about him. If we find another way, can a living person be choked to death?”
Before Zhang Chen could say anything, Cao Bingkun put his arm around Zhang Chen’s shoulders: “ Okay, don’t be sad, brother, I’m inviting you to dinner, don’t you want to eat Quanjude? I’m bleeding heavily today, so I want to soothe your injured heart.”
Zhang Chen wanted to say, which eye did you see? I was sad, but as soon as Cao Bingkun came up, he was like a machine gun, and he didn't even have a chance to speak.
However, his kindness made Zhang Chen amused: "You boy, I usually ask you to give me a break, but that time I didn't push back and blocked you. It seemed to kill you, and now you are so generous."
"Haha, are you moved in your heart and want to commit yourself to me?"
"Get out of here, I know you covet my perfect body, Master Zhang. To tell you the truth, I will cut off your thoughts as soon as possible, Zhang You will never get your hands on me in this life..."
"Sun thief, you said you are fat and you are breathless, I will give you a kick from Mr. Cao~~"
...
Quanjude didn't have lunch. Zhang Chen didn't have the nerve to catch the kidnapper and kick him to death. Everyone was a poor student. His own monthly living expenses were only 600 yuan. After all, Cao Bingkun wasn't much rich either. In line with the idea of sustainable development, they switched to an affordable small restaurant - Huguosi Snacks.
I ordered three dishes: vinegared Mushu, fried pork with green onions, and sesame tofu. The two of them shared a bottle of Erguotou.
As a student, I don’t have much money, and I can’t afford any good wine. I am just the most ordinary Bai Niu Er.
Clink glasses~
After taking the first sip of wine, Zhang Chen felt a line of fire extending all the way from his throat, and then the spicy air surged up, causing him to cough twice.
No wonder there is a saying among college students in the imperial capital: There are three kinds of wine in the world, liquor, beer and Erguotou.
Especially the cheap white niuer or green flat bottles, which are too spicy and difficult to eat. The key is that after drinking too much, you will have a headache the next day.
This is not Zhang Chen’s fault with Erguotou. In fact, Zhang Chen and Zhang’s father both like Erguotou, but it’s the kind that costs around 100 yuan.
The same goes for Xifeng and Fenjiu. Green Bangzi and Huanggaifen, which are known as ration wines, are both unacceptable and cannot be tasted well at all. However, the ones priced over 100 are very delicious, not only good. In the mouth, you can taste the unique wine aroma of phoenix and light fragrance.
However, this meal was invited by Cao Bingkun, so Zhang Chen did not show any pretense and decided to risk his life to accompany the gentleman.
After taking a bite of the vinegary Mushu, the spicy feeling was relieved.
"What are you going to do next, continue to look for Shangying?" Cao Bingkun took a bite of the food.
Zhang Chen shook his head: "If you don't look for it, the result will most likely be the same if you look for it. These institutions will definitely not invest money in new directors easily, and they have to think of other ways."
"If it doesn't work, let's just let it go and shoot again in our junior and senior years..."
Cao Bingkun really couldn't help him in attracting investment, so he could only comfort him like this.
Zhang Chen didn't think so. He originally had an idea about attracting investment, but it was not very safe.
Since the path of China Film and Television is currently unavailable, it’s a good time to give it a try.
I touched it again and the wine went into my throat. After a few more sips, my body had adapted to the characteristics of Erguotou and it no longer felt so spicy.
Zhang Chen took a bite of food and said, "In two days, I have to go back to my hometown again."
"What are you doing?"
"Go find some money."
"Coal boss?"
"Almost, but I have to decide on the heroine before I leave."< br>
“Ah, are you okay?”
Cao Bingkun pretended to touch Zhang Chen's forehead, but the latter slapped him away.
"You haven't secured the investment yet, but you are now looking for candidates for the leading role? What do you think?"
Zhang Chen smiled and said without saying anything: "You don't understand, Shanren I have a clever plan.”
“Hey, you’re still pretending to be with me, come here, Shanren, and do it~”
“No, Brother Cao, this is Erguotou, please show mercy~ ”
"I've done it, it's up to you~"
"Oh, you're a swordsman, wait till next time I bring a bottle of bamboo leaf green to drink you to death."
(End of this chapter)< br>