The King of Huayu Science Fiction

Chapter 34 Shooting Locations
It is true that many filmmakers have publicly complained about the review system, but what status do they have?Either they have the name of "N-generation director" on their heads, or they are professional householders of literary and artistic films or even banned literary and artistic films. They can earn back the production cost by selling overseas copyrights with prizes. They don't rely on domestic box office for food. People who have established themselves in the film industry, and some even have positions in the system.

You let me, a fledgling director whose work has never been shown in theaters, publicly comment and even criticize the review system, and you think highly of me.

And the insidious thing is "Do you agree with Director Wang's point of view?"

Is there such a question?Wang Molin's status in the arena is not comparable to that of Chen Jingxing. The fiasco of a 1.5 million investment blockbuster at the box office didn't affect him even a hair, and the investors of the studio were still rushing to give money to others to make movies.

If he said "I don't agree with director Wang Molin's point of view", he could have predicted how the marketing account would make use of it.

"New film forces challenge the fifth generation of directors"

"The genius director publicly criticized Wang Molin, and netizens supported him"

Chen Jingxing attaches great importance to "Fatal Identity". This will be the beginning of his career taking off, and he doesn't want to cooperate with the hype and controversy at this time.

As for "Do you have any specific suggestions for the review criteria for modern-themed films?", is he a committee member or a representative?Can any suggestion be given?
Chen Jingxing made a puzzled expression: "Director Wang said this? You also know that because I only made one movie, and it was an online movie, I didn't get the Dragon Label, so I really don't know much about the specific review process, no An investigation has no right to speak."

The reporter smiled slightly: "Then let's change the subject. As far as I know, the movie you are about to make, Director Chen, is a sci-fi suspense movie about police and gangsters. It is said that there will be some plots involving murder, right?"

Chen Jingxing's bad premonition came to his mind again: "Well, there are actually no bloody scenes."

"However, in foreign countries, especially in Europe and the United States, such themes are generally rated above pg13, and may even be rated R. Do you think the "Fatal Identity" you are going to shoot will be suitable for children to watch if it is released in China? ?”

As soon as Chen Jingxing glanced at him, he saw Xu Wenshen shaking his head frantically and mouthing to him constantly.

"I think "Fatal Identity" will be a movie suitable for all ages to watch. Of course, I also believe that domestic audiences generally don't bring children who are too young to go to the cinema." No wonder.

"Actually, I think the point is not what movies to watch, but that children who are too young are really not suitable to enter the movie theater, because their various organs are still in the development stage. Audiences who often go to the movie theater should know that the sound effect of the movie theater is very high. Big, this is actually harmful to the auditory organs of many children who are not yet fully developed, and it is usually difficult for children to concentrate for a long time. The duration of a movie is generally 90 minutes or even more than 120 minutes, which is very difficult for children. It is difficult to concentrate on the movie for a long time, and there may even be crying behavior or stress response, which will disturb other audiences in the movie theater, so I personally think it is not suitable for parents to bring too young children into the movie theater. Movie theater."

Chen Jingxing felt that his response was quite perfect, and he could draw this conclusion from the reporter's smirk when he heard his answer.

Both of them tacitly did not bring out the words "movie rating".

After another half an hour, the interview ended under the attack of all kinds of hidden weapons from the reporter. They shook hands and said goodbye. It seemed that the host and guest enjoyed themselves.

Throughout the interview, although Chen Jingxing was very dissatisfied with "the unreasonable people always framed me", he was generally satisfied with his response.

The most disappointed should be the reporter of the weekly magazine. The editor-in-chief of the weekly magazine strongly invited Chen Jingxing to visit. First, the films created by this young fledgling director have aroused a lot of heat at home and abroad, and they are very topical. Second, the editor-in-chief thinks that Chen Jingxing After all, I am a newcomer in the film industry, and I don’t even have any experience in the film industry. It is easier to guide if my debut work has achieved such a success.

Unexpectedly, Chen Jingxing didn't look young and energetic, and his speech was generally conservative, which didn't give "Southern People Weekly" a chance to make big news.

……

What Chen Jingxing saw after getting out of the car was an extremely desolate and vast expanse of whiteness, the mountains in the distance covered with snow all the year round, and the bitterness that penetrated into the bone marrow.

Fortunately, altitude sickness is not obvious.

This is the main shooting location of Chen Jingxing's new film.

All photographic equipment and living equipment had already been loaded on two trucks and arrived ahead of schedule. Chen Jingxing, Xu Wenshen and Yan Zhihao were the last cast members to arrive because of his participation in the exclusive interview of "Southern People Weekly". Even the leading actor Luo Chen had arrived ahead of schedule. up.

"You are Director Chen, right? Oh, you are so young!"

A middle-aged man with rough skin and facial features resembling an ethnic minority greeted him first.

One mouthful of Tibetan Pu, but it is not difficult to understand.

Especially the owner of the service station guest house, named Sangji, because he has dealt with passing drivers all the year round, and he is relatively fluent in Chinese among Tibetans.

All the way, he enthusiastically led Chen Jingxing to the hotel. The guest house is a small three-story building with not many rooms. There are only 25 rooms at full cost. There is a slightly smaller hotel behind the guest house. Even if there are two hotels, it will be packed if all crew members live in it. It's full.

The national road that Chen Jingxing chose for the guest house is the shortest among the three national roads into Tibet, and it is also the road with the worst natural conditions and the most snowfall.

Usually, when winter comes, the roads are basically cut off, and accordingly there is less traffic. Even the staff at the gas station will be removed in winter. In fact, the staff at the gas station are the owners of the guest house.

The guest house will be closed for at least five months every year, which also brings favorable conditions for the shooting, otherwise it may not be possible to book the venue for half a month. Of course, money also plays a big role, but it is always in a state of semi-closed roads. There are situations where drivers passing by cannot find a place to live.

"Director Chen is finally here!"

"Hi, Teacher Bao."

"Hello, Mr. Zhao."

"Hello, Teacher Lin."

……

"...Mr. Luo, I have admired you for a long time."

Most of the actors are old acquaintances, and Luo Chen, who plays the male lead, actually met once in the capital.

This is the embarrassment of being young. If it is those well-known directors, Xiao Bao, Xiao Zhao, Xiao Lin, and Xiao Luo will naturally call him over.

As the youngest director Chen in the crew, it is obviously inappropriate to call actors and staff older than himself Xiao X.

Just call by name?Not quite right either.

Colleagues who get along day and night may be fine, but this kind of temporary cooperation in the film and television industry seems inappropriate.

Otherwise, why do foreign companies require everyone to have English names and call each other English names, while some Internet companies require employees to use nicknames and call each other nicknames?
It is still the best panacea for teachers.

These days, not only do people in the film and television industry call each other this way, but also employees in the insurance, banking, and sales industries who are not familiar with each other or cross-departmental employees call each other this way?
Luo Chen said with a smile: "Director Chen, you are late, and all air-conditioned rooms have been selected."

In the guest house beside the national road in the wilderness, it would be great if it could be connected to electricity. Naturally, there is no heating, and there is no heating system. There are only a few rooms equipped with air conditioners, but in fact, they are basically useless.

Fortunately, there were fuel oil heaters and electric blankets in the truck this time. The reason why electric heaters were not used was, of course, that the power supply was not sufficient and the power was too small to support dozens of rooms to use such high-power appliances as electric heaters.

"The conditions are indeed difficult, but the shooting time will not be very long. Please bear with me. There must be enough oil heaters and electric blankets, and there are enough portable oxygen tanks. If anyone feels uncomfortable, they must Let me say in advance that no matter how important drama is, it is not as important as physical health."

It should be said that the crew has made sufficient preparations for the shooting in a difficult environment. As the executive producer, Xu Wenshen has made sufficient material procurement and guarantee for this.

The most worrying thing is actually altitude sickness. The altitude here has reached 3000 meters. Altitude sickness is inevitable, so in principle, the shooting time per day should not exceed 7 hours. Otherwise, half a month of shooting is not necessary. the term.

(End of this chapter)