Chapter 153 "Painted Skin", Final Examination, Investors
There are many more people taking the art exam this year, but Nortel's efficiency is higher than in previous years.
Two days after the second exam ended, the list of students who entered the final exam was announced.
Lin Nan did not miss the final exam. Many students became inexplicably nervous when they saw him.
In the words of other teachers, when seeing Lin Nan, those art candidates can't help but think about their future, so it would be strange if they weren't nervous.
During the break, everyone discussed that Lin Daiyu had just become a monk two days ago. At this time, she was already in the advanced stage of severe illness, which was a pity.
Han Sanping told Lin Nan that the reason his new script was so slow was because of the subject matter, but it should be ready soon.
After all, you still have to say hello, otherwise the program will be so slow.
Ning Hao is already working hard on the script and will submit it as soon as it is completed.
Lin Nan told him from experience that it was best to submit the case for review in Ning Hao's own name, which was much faster.
...
Jing Tian danced well and passed the final test without any accidents.
The examiners laughed frequently when chatting with her. This girl was too straightforward, but she also seemed innocent.
"Lin Nan, this is the actor in your movie. It's quite funny. His mouth is faster than his brain, haha."
"You are joking. There are not many such simple-minded people anymore. See you..."
When other people heard this, they were also stunned, "Yes, girls with thicker lines are more innocent and have fewer hairs, and they are more comfortable to get along with..."
Several teachers gave better marks, Including Lin Nan.
Some people look stupid, but in fact they may not be. Just like the little girl named Zheng, the teachers are unanimously optimistic...
"You should concentrate on preparing for the exam when you go back in the past few months. , when the cultural class results are online, there will be no problem."
Lin Nan said to Jing Tian.
The latter immediately understood the meaning, "Thank you, Brother Lin, I will definitely pass the exam."
"Well, you can go back."
With that, Lin Nan was about to go back to the end. Go to the test site.
"Well, Brother Lin, goodbye."
Jing Tian smiled happily and looked at Lin Nan's back until he disappeared.
The final test continued, and Lin Nan had a vague impression of many people's names, but when it came to their works, he couldn't recall even one.
It is too difficult to get ahead in the acting department, but it is also a very tempting circle.
Lin Nan discovered a problem. After some students took the art exam, several teachers would talk about their performance on the spot right after they took the art exam.
Most of them are about advantages, and a few find faults. After all, it becomes a trivial matter that is not a problem. The final score will definitely be good.
At first Lin Nan thought it was normal, until a girl accidentally mentioned a certain senior in the industry.
Then there was her recitation, which was featureless and often lost her focus and forgot the words. Several teachers said that it was understandable, um, not bad.
Lin Nan understood, no wonder she told him in advance that Jingtian would be fine as long as he passed the cultural class. It turned out that he was waiting for him here.
But Jing Tian’s dancing is really good, and her performance in the interview was absolutely excellent. What are the characteristics of this guy in front of me?
After a few people left, Lin Nan said, "Teachers, this is a bit too much. She can even memorize "Compassion for the Peasants" incorrectly. Have you ever studied in elementary school?"
"You can't blame the child for this. She should be quite nervous. But it's polite. Didn't she say that she likes your movie when she met you?"
"Like my movie? But my movie is called "Into the Smoke", not "Into the Smoke", it is about suffering, not the rural love story she told..."
Lin Nan is really I can't stand it anymore. I have talent but no talent, I have no brains, and I want to imitate other people's flattery? Just because she is a relative of so and so?
“I’m a little busy with work later, so I won’t participate.”
Lin Nan left the performance department and talked about this matter with Lao Jiang.
“Some quotas are reserved every year, but from what you said, this year is indeed more extreme.”
"I won't go there later. Please help me say hello to the leader over there."
"Okay, I haven't even watched your movie, so I use it to flatter you. You are also an idiot, haha. "
......
The script of "Painted Skin" passed the review and was posted on the official website of the Film Bureau.
The names of the screenwriter and director are both Lin Nan.
In less than an hour, the news was all over the Internet.
"Lin Nan's new film, magical love in ancient costume!"
"Look at the name of the script, it is an adaptation of Liao Zhai."
"The movie "Painted Skin", a sadomasochism between a human and a demon... …”
Hua Yi learned the news immediately.
"Is it this movie?"
"It should be."
"Then ask him, when will it open? Do we have a chance to invest?"
>Lin Nan won the Silver Bear Award for Best Director for the second time. His reputation is at the peak of his popularity. He is also a major commercial director, but he has received more attention than Jia Zhangke and Wang Xiaoshuai.
Wang Zhonglei nodded and was about to go back to the office to make a call, but he thought it was unlikely that he could invest.
Tang people.
Cai Yinong was chatting with Hu Ge alone.
"This is the movie, even though it's just a male supporting role."
"I'm very satisfied with the male supporting role..."
Wang Jinghua looked at Zhu Zhu again Yawen, the latter smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Maybe the third male role is more suitable for me, but Lin Nan has already agreed."
"What about the auditions for other roles?" Wang Jinghua asked. "For this movie, Lin Nan will not open auditions to the public, but it will be by invitation only."
......
Lin Nan is sitting in the office now, and then Wang Zhonglei phone number.
"This is the movie, but we have to wait a little longer to start filming. There is a lot of preparation work in the early stage. I will not go back on my promise to Mr. Wang.
The first heroine of the movie is the vixen. I will start from Hua Yi's Select the actors."
"Haha, thank you very much, Director Lin. I'll send you the list later, but I also want to ask if this movie requires investment..."
"Mr. Wang, there is no shortage of investment." Lin Nan interrupted Wang Zhonglei.
"Well, well, we will still have opportunities to cooperate in the future, hehehe."
"Insatiable," Lin Nan muttered after hanging up the phone.
As for the investment, it still needs to be divided, but Lin Nan will not accept Huayi's funds.
Special effects, costumes, props, "painted skin" production, modeling team...
The cost of costume movies has always been relatively high, plus this is another fantasy-themed movie , spending on visual effects must not be discounted.
……
Yang Shoucheng asked about "Painted Skin", and the answer he got was that it didn't require investment.
Because Lin Nan met Xi Ying and Ning Ying's people in Han Sanping's office.
Lin Nan is not planning to change the filming location, so Ning Ying can help in this regard.
My hometown’s Xiying Film, I really can’t refuse it anymore. Wanda is good for film arrangement, Raytheon is good for publicity, and the big brother China Film. This time, Director Ren of SIPG didn’t come to interfere. Listen. He said he was busy with other things.
Including Lin Nan, there are six more, exactly the same number as at the time of "The Martian".
"I still treat this movie as a blockbuster."
Hearing this, Han Sanping sat up straight, and people in the other parties also pricked up their ears.
"Director Lin just said it. We can afford another "Mars"." Wanda people are so nice to talk to.
“The budget the team gave me was about 100 million, but in the end I thought it could be reduced to 80 million.
Although period movies are expensive, I can save money compared to those in Hong Kong. “More.”
Lin Nan mocked "Red Cliff", and Han Sanping took the lead in laughing.
"How to divide it?" The person in the light asked.
Xiying and Ningying participated for the first time and didn’t talk much.
"I am in control, 30 million, but I want half of the share."
Lin Nan said decisively, and now he is more confident in saying this.
"It's appropriate. Then just report 100 million to the outside world. Lin Nan's director and screenwriter fees plus investment will be calculated as 50 million. This sounds better..."
Han Sanping took the lead and said.
The remaining 50 million will be slowly divided among the five parties, and Lin Nan will not care about this.
"I will invite the main actors this time. There are also some unimportant supporting roles. You can arrange them." Lin Nan said.
The three state-owned enterprises were indifferent. Wanda was not interested in the supporting role. Only the people from Guangguang were interested.
This film has very high requirements on art design, especially the overall color tone, which is dominated by cold and dark gray.
The background of the movie is set in the Han Dynasty, from the lonely smoke in the desert to the small bridges and flowing water in the south of the Yangtze River. The magnificence of the north contrasts with the softness of the south.
The picture should present a classical charm, sometimes hazy and dreamy, sometimes weird and terrifying. When shooting the story, the national cultural characteristics should also be shown.
Lin Nan handed over this part of the work to several film studios. In terms of color and environment, they are definitely the most professional and top-notch, so there is no need to use it in vain.
Lin Nan can complete the costume props in his own company, after all, he has hired so many people.
There are many people watching Lin Nan's new drama, including film companies and talent agencies.
The news that the investment was in place came out that day.
Wang Zhonglei looked at those companies and was helpless. Wanda and Guangguang were Lin Nan's long-standing partners, and the others were all state-owned enterprises.
Even though we know that Lin Nan’s movie won’t be released for a while, more and more actors are still asking about it, and many are even willing to wait for half a year.
After all, the investment amount is 100 million, it is a magical drama in ancient costume.
In the martial arts school, Liu Yifei was reading the script of "Painted Skin" during her break.
She just browsed briefly before, but this time she looked more carefully.
Liu Xiaoli sat on the side, "I heard that the cost is 100 million?"
"Well, it is actually 80 million. If you add Lin Nan, it will be 100 million."
Liu Yifei said without raising her head.
"This script is good, and advocating this role is also very important."
"Do you know his role arrangement?" Liu Xiaoli asked her daughter tentatively.
“Yes, I know something.”
Liu Yifei’s smile is as bright as a flower, which is very eye-catching.
“I’ve told you all these confidential things...”
She saw Lin Nan and Liu Yifei in her eyes. The closer they were, the more entangled she became. The girl she had raised for so many years was kidnapped right before her eyes.
......
Some unsightly things were suddenly mixed into the media reports.
For some reason, the Hong Kong media suddenly pointed the finger at Lin Nan.
(End of this chapter)