Chapter 463 Guo Fan’s path as a director
Science fiction authors usually have enough knowledge and imagination to start writing novels.
But what a science fiction movie wants to accomplish is not just brainpower and imagination, it also requires a deep foundation in the film industry.
Most of the special effects shots in Chinese-language films nowadays are produced by teams from Europe, America, and even Japan and South Korea.
There is no relevant talent training in China, and no one is investing in this industry that seems to be losing money, so the relevant accumulation is simply not enough.
Each of the four students had their own thoughts on what little Gilbert said.
The other three all felt that little Gilbert still didn't quite understand the situation in the Chinese film industry, while Guo Fan thought that what little Gilbert said made sense, and he was a close friend.
I have to mention here that today's Chinese film industry has had to be cleaned up due to vicious diplomatic incidents caused by fake students.
The big boss' statement that he does not recognize the small circles in Beijing and Shanghai, but only recognizes Chinese filmmakers, caused a shock in the Chinese film industry.
The so-called small circles were broken up, but wherever there were people, there were rivers and lakes, and some circles were gradually formed.
Since most of the previous financial backers were gone, the remaining filmmakers were looking for their own way out, and found new financial backers, the coal bosses.
This is not to say that coal bosses did not invest before, but it was not mainstream before.
The coal bosses did not expect that they would suddenly become a major financial backer in the Chinese film and television industry.
In addition, it seems that real estate businessmen have also found opportunities, and several real estate tycoons have begun to enter the film and television industry.
And some who don’t want to cater to coal bosses and real estate tycoons choose to go it alone.
As a result, the film and television industry was divided into three circles, but today's circles are not as restrictive as in the past. Generally speaking, they are much more open.
Perhaps it was also because of the incident of fake students that the number of projects started in the Chinese film and television industry in 2004 was seriously insufficient, and there were many projects that could not be filmed and completed.
This is also the reason why the coal boss who was deceived suddenly became a guest in the film and television industry.
With no money or resources, everyone needs the support of coal bosses and real estate tycoons.
The coal boss only needs to make money, get his mistress in, and get rid of his uneducated image, and doesn't care about the rest.
Real estate businessmen take over the real estate market and require performance KPIs, and there will be certain supervision.
Those who work on self-development have no idea what projects they can pull off.
This is the butterfly effect caused by Little Gilbert, which has led the Chinese film and television industry to embark on an unknown route. However, history has strong inertia, and it is estimated that Internet capital will enter the market in the end.
After visiting the crew of "The Mystery of the Spell", little Gilbert returned to the studio.
Ivanka, who had been following him, asked curiously: "Boss, I can see that you admire the man named Guo very much. Why don't you bring him with you to study?"
Little Gilbert shook his head and said, "Ivanka, sometimes, I need to avoid suspicion."
Ivanka thought of some rumors that were not good for her father, and instantly understood: "Are you afraid that some people will gossip?"
"It's like this. Once these people chase you and bite you, they are like dogs." Little Gilbert expressed his anger.
Ivanka covered her mouth and smiled, pretending that she didn't hear little Gilbert's complaint. She didn't dare to answer the call, after all, she was just a little assistant.
In mid-February, Little Gilbert finally completed all the post-production work for "Wushuang" and also edited several trailers waiting to be released.
"The Mystery of the Spell" is completely finished. Little Gilbert attended the wrapping banquet to congratulate the crew on the smooth completion and also said goodbye to several Chinese students.
After returning, the future of these four people is uncertain, and it all depends on their efforts and opportunities.
Bingbing Li came over to toast and asked little Gilbert a question: "Director, do you think I have a chance to stay in Hollywood for a long time?"
Little Gilbert said he was unclear: "Lee, you have to know that it is not that simple to stay in Hollywood for a long time.
You know Hollywood, look at Jack, how hard he worked.
Do you think you have any unique advantages? "
Bingbing Li thought for a while, and it seemed that there was really no hope. The unique advantage is that she is Chinese, but this is actually a disadvantage in Hollywood.
If Bingbing Li wants to stay in Hollywood, it would be a wise idea to learn from Lucy Liu first, but I don't know if she is willing.
Kokusai has been prospering in the past two years, and she will star in "Memoirs of a Geisha" to be released this year.
People over there bought the press release like crazy, it was a big A-level production starring International Chapter, but in fact, it was because many female stars disliked this movie that they gave International Chapter a chance.
Although "Memoirs of a Geisha" was released by a Hollywood company, it is not a pure Hollywood film, and it is estimated that it will not do well at the box office.
When saying goodbye to the four Chinese academies, little Gilbert encouraged them and spoke to Guo Fan alone.
"You have great potential. When you go back, keep your feet on the ground and don't be impatient. Your opportunity will be in the future. Remember, the one who runs first does not win, the one who can go further counts."
"What about the end point?"
"This road has no end..."
Little Gilbert left a meaningful sentence, so much so that Guo Fan was still thinking about the meaning of this sentence when he boarded the plane back to China. He thought that it was little Gilbert who told him to stick to the directing industry, not to give up and keep moving forward, so there is no end.
On the plane, Li Haoyang was still chatting with Guo Fan about what he would do after returning and which company he would join.
"My dad has made arrangements for me. The country has been very lively recently and there are projects everywhere. Why don't you come with me?" Li Haoyang issued a warm invitation.
Guo Fan declined: "If I can't accept Haoyang, I plan to go home and rest for a while."
Li Haoyang did not insist: "OK, when you have rested, you can come to me and call me."
"Let's talk about it later," Guo Fan said with a smile.
He actually already had a plan in mind. He wanted to imitate the talented director Gilbert Jr. Graduation and study were enough, so Guo Fan wanted to directly direct a movie.
And he thinks he has a great chance, because the so-called circle is now divided, the era of coal bosses.
If I could get an investment from the coal boss, I would have the opportunity to direct independently.
Just do what you say. After Guo Fan returned home, he rested for a while, mainly writing a detailed project planning outline.
After going to Hollywood, Guo Fan didn't dare to say what else he learned, but he learned the way of Hollywood film production process.
Hollywood film production is not regarded as an artistic creation process. The entire film production process is more like a construction site project.
The producer is the supervisor, the director is the contractor, the staff are small workers like masons, and the actors are building materials such as reinforced concrete.
Therefore, the project plan written by Guo Fan not only includes the script, but is also a project plan.
With this innovative project plan and the introduction of his good friend Liu Ji, Guo Fan quickly met a coal boss.
At the Renjing Fugui Nightclub, the potbellied Boss Wang hugged his mistress and even called two girls to accompany Guo Fan and Liu Ji.
"Come on, drink..." Boss Wang was very proud and wanted to toast as soon as he came up.
As a big man from Lu Province, Guo Fan is not shy about drinking, among other things.
After three rounds of drinking, both Coal Boss and Liu Ji touched the little girl several times, but the little girl next to Guo Fan was neatly dressed and her eyes were a little resentful.
But Guo Fan has no time to deal with his little sister, he is here to attract investment.
Liu Ji is still introducing the situation to Boss Wang: "Boss Wang, you have also read this project plan. I can guarantee you that you will not find a better project than this in the film and television industry."
Boss Wang still has some doubts: "I know the project is good, but are you too young? Look at Xiao Guo, you are not even twenty-four years old.
As the old saying goes, if your mouth is hairless, your work will be weak. "
"Brother Wang is right," the mistress on the side said, "Xiao Guo, if you were more mature, Brother Wang would have voted."
Liu Ji became anxious: "Boss Wang, age is not a problem. Look at the world-famous director Gilbert Jr., who directed his first movie at the age of twenty-one."
Before Boss Wang could speak, the mistress on the side said disdainfully: "Hey, you thought Xiao Guo was the director of Little Gilbert, right? He is a genius."
Liu Ji and Guo Fan looked at each other, and Guo Fan said no, but Liu Ji felt that he had no choice but to tell a little lie.
"Boss Wang, you also know that Guo Fan went to Hollywood to study for half a year. But do you know whose crew he studied at?"
"Whose crew?"
"It's the crew of director Gilbert Little. Guo Fan is a student of director Gilbert Little, and he praised it personally."
Guo Fan wanted to explain: "No, Boss Wang, Liu Ji..."
He was interrupted by Liu Ji before he finished speaking: "Boss Wang, let's make an appointment to talk. You should think more about it. This is a good opportunity."
After speaking, Liu Ji pulled Guo Fan out without giving him a chance to explain.
When they got outside, Guo Fan was a little angry: "Liu Ji, how can this be done? I've obviously never been to the set of director Gilbert Little."
"Oh," Liu Ji said nonchalantly, "What does it matter? As long as Boss Wang thinks you have been there."
"But it's very unethical to use other people's names to gain opportunities." Guo Fan wanted to go back and explain the situation to Boss Wang.
But Liu Ji stopped him: "I asked you, why are you so pedantic and can't be flexible?
The big deal is, you make achievements, so that even if Director Gilbert knows about it and has a bright face, he won't do it. Exposed you."
Seeing that Guo Fan was still unhappy, Liu Ji added: "It's all my idea. If someone wants to blame me in the future, just blame me."
At this point, Guo Fan sighed and said: "You are helping me. I know how I can let you take this responsibility. That's all. At worst, I will try my best to complete the project."
"That's right," Liu Ji, like a senior, reasoned with Guo Fan: "Old Guo, remember, the glorious deeds on the road to success are all worthy of praise.
Do you believe that after you become successful in the future, the master-apprentice relationship between you and Director Gilbert Jr. will become a good story? "
"I hope so!" Guo Fan reluctantly accepted.
(End of chapter)