I'm not just a director

"Heaven and Dragon Sword" invested in a three-party cooperation, bringing together stars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places
A joint film between the Mainland, Bay Area and Singapore.

The investors are mainly composed of three parties: Huanya + Changhong + New Media.

This can be seen from the cast structure of "Yitian".

Iron Triangle: Zhang Tieling, Zhang Guoli, Wang Gang and the actor who plays the role of Master Miejie are all in the cast of "Iron Teeth, Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan".

Plus Gao Yuanyuan, these are from the mainland. Of course, Zhang Tieling became a British citizen in 97.

Feili Guo and Xiuli Yang represent Singapore.

Su Youpeng and Jia Jingwen represent the Bay Area.

Adaptations of Jin Yong's novels have always been the hardest hit by domestic martial arts dramas, with various versions emerging one after another.

Many versions of "Yi Tian" were filmed before and after, and most of the reviews were mixed.

After the Soviet Union version of "Eternal Dragon Sword" was aired, it was also compared with the previous versions.

The main creative staff was once scolded for being autistic, and the reviews were very negative.

However, later the TV series' ratings exploded and it successfully ranked among the top three in the ratings that year.

Jiang Pei'an is still very optimistic about this version of "The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Sword".

The music in the play is purely original, and the martial arts and narrative are combined very well.

Most of the scenes are taken from real scenes, and the special effects are above average among many TV dramas nowadays.

Overall, it is a well-made and sincere work.

Well, ignore Zhang Wuji’s leather sandals.

The total investment of this edition of "Yi Tian Tu Long Ji" is 2000 million.

If we go by the market conditions of later generations, the actors' remuneration alone would be high, but it is considered a big production nowadays.

This drama was filmed in many places. The plot of Ice and Fire Island was filmed in Xiangshan, Bo City, as well as scenes in the film and television city.

However, there are still quite a few scenes set in the suburbs of the capital...

After getting the address of the crew from Gao Yuanyuan, Jiang Pei'an drove to the suburbs.

It was already afternoon when I dared to go to the set of "Yi Tian".

From far away, you can see the crew coming and going from the set.

Since it was a visiting class, he definitely couldn't come empty-handed, so Jiang Pei'an contacted someone to send him a lot of herbal tea drinks.

Although it is already autumn, the weather in Beijing is extremely hot, so there is no way to stock up on herbal tea, a great tool to relieve the heat.

"Welcome Director Jiang, welcome."

After receiving the news, Bian Xiaojun, the chief producer of "Yi Tian", brought someone over to greet him with a smile.

"Director Bian, I came here unexpectedly this time, so I didn't disturb your filming, right?"

"What are you talking about? Who in China doesn't know that Director Jiang Peian and Jiang just happened to come over and give us guidance on our work?"

Bian Xiaojun said with a smile.

He is considered the earliest professional film and television producer in China.

"The Fun" in 94, "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" in 96, "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan" in 00, including this "Yi Tian", are all his masterpieces.

"The director doesn't dare to say it. This time I came here to learn the filming style from our Hong Kong and Taiwan directors."

The Hong Kong and Taiwan director Jiang Pei'an refers to is Lai Shuiqing, the director of "The Sky".

This director Lai is very interesting. He was born in Hong Kong Province, grew up in Bay Province, and finally returned to the mainland to film.

He has two biggest characteristics.

One is a new take on an old play.

One is to know people with a keen eye.

As early as 94, he filmed the version of "Yi Tian" with Roaring Emperor and Ye Tong, and this time it is a remake.

It's interesting to know people with a keen eye. He chose actors largely based on "intuition" and "eye candy".

Gao Yuanyuan told Jiang Peian privately about this. She was originally debating whether to audition for the role of Zhou Zhiruo.

As a result, Director Lai invited her again and again, saying that she was very suitable for the role of Zhou Zhiruo, and that's what happened next.

"No problem. Director Lai is directing a scene on the set. It happens to be a big scene today. I'll take you to see it first."

After hearing what Bian Xiaojun said, Jiang Peian became interested and followed him.

Walking into the filming set, the staff on site were busy and the actors were reciting their lines.

There were at least hundreds of extras on the set, and Jiang Peian, who was familiar with the Soviet version of the plot, could tell what the scene was about at a glance.

It was indeed a big scene, with the six major factions besieging Guangmingding.

At a glance, Jiang Pei'an saw Gao Yuanyuan sitting on a small bench reciting lyrics.

In later generations, everyone felt that Gao Yuanyuan was a bit dark when watching "Yitian".

In fact, this is not the case. The makeup artist has to bear the responsibility.

Looking to the side, there are the handsome and obedient tiger Su Youpeng, Jia Jingwen in men's clothing and others.

Uncle Guoli is also reciting words with the script, and sitting next to him is the fat version of Yang Xiao.

The casting of "Yi Tian" was undoubtedly very successful, but Jiang Pei'an felt that there was a very big problem with the role of Yang Xiao.

Whether it is Sun Xing's version of Yang Xiao or Lin Yushen's version, they are more suitable than Huang Ama.

That was Xiao Guangming, Zuo Shi, with handsome appearance and graceful demeanor. He and Fan Yao were known as the "Two Immortals Xiaoyao".

He is cold and arrogant, versatile in both civil and military affairs. He is not only resourceful and knowledgeable, but also good at making suggestions. He is usually dressed as a scholar in a white robe.

It turns out that the Tieling version of Yang Xiao is the best at blowing his beard and staring, and he always looks like he is dangling with his hands behind his back wherever he goes.

I don’t know, but I thought it was the “Returning the Pearl” Emperor Ama’s private visit in disguise.

Not to mention the shocking kiss between him and Tao Hong, which almost broke half of the sky and was extremely greasy.

Uncle Guo Li had already seen Jiang Pei'an. After memorizing the lyrics for a while, he put away the script in his hand and walked over with his bald head on his head.

"Pei'an, long time no see."

He greeted with a smile.

The last time the two saw each other was at the press conference of "Inception".

"Teacher Guoli, this style is quite suitable, spirit."

They are all acquaintances, Jiang Pei'an joked.

Uncle Guoli touched his big head and said with a smile:
"Try to fit the character's image in the play as much as possible. When will your movie be released?"

"It will be released at the end of the year."

"Hey, the timing is very explosive, but it's good. Old Han should be relieved now. Your movie will definitely be a hit when I watch it."

Uncle Guoli encouraged.

Lai Shuiqing, who was talking and wearing glasses and a beard, walked over.

"Director Jiang, I've admired you for a long time. If I had met you earlier, I would have dragged you to our crew."

Lai Shuiqing greeted with a smile.

His voice attracted many people's attention.

The actors, who were memorizing their lines, heard comments from the busy staff.

"Isn't that Director Jiang?"

"It's really Director Jiang Peian. Why does he have time to come over?"

"Are you here to visit the class? Whose class are you visiting?"

"I guess it's Zhou Zhiruo. After all, she has participated in several director Jiang's movies, isn't she still known as Miss An?" There was a lot of discussion in the crowd, and Jia Jingwen over there also hit Gao Yuanyuan with her hands and said:
"Hey Yuanyuan, is Director Jiang here to see you?"

"Well, it should be. We talked about me filming here in a text message earlier."

Gao Yuanyuan thought about it, and finally chose a more secure statement.

She dares to love and hate, but that doesn't mean she is blind and brainless.

If she wanted to announce this relationship to the outside world, she would at least inform Jiang Peian instead of making a surprise attack.

"Hey, do you talk often in private?"

Jia Jingwen asked gossipingly.

Su Youpeng, who was memorizing the words, also put down the script at this time and listened carefully.

Gao Yuanyuan hesitated for a while and replied:

"It's okay. We talk when something happens, but most of the time it's okay. After all, he's usually very busy."

Jia Jingwen nodded and said:
"That's right. For such a powerful director, he must have many things going on. He is very popular in Bay Province.

And there are three different types of tracks: movies, music, and actors, all of which are popular.

This is very surprising. Only those artists from Hong Kong in the early days could have such talent. I would really envy them. "

Hearing Jia Jingwen's words, Gao Yuanyuan showed a sweet smile on his lips.

"Wenwen, let's go have barbecue together tonight, I'll treat you."

"Really, it's great. Do you want to come with me, little boy?"

Jia Jingwen looked at Su Youpeng next to her and asked.

"I'll forget it, but I don't think you can eat the barbecue tonight."

Su Youpeng closed the script and said with a smile.

"why?"

Su Youpeng smiled and said nothing. He also debuted as an actor and singer. In more than ten years, he will have another identity, that of a director.

……

The pleasantries on Jiang Peian's side did not last long.

After a while, the set was all set up, and the actors began to touch up their makeup and prepare for filming.

Jiang Pei'an watched from the sidelines, and there was still a big difference between the filming of TV series and movies.

For example, the director of a TV series can be absent all the time, and his assistant director or even the director of photography can go up and direct the show.

This is not so good for movies. Although during the filming of "Inception", Jiang Peian also asked Zhu Decheng and others to watch the monitor.

But it was he who ultimately made the final decision.

This was the case for Lai Shuiqing on the set. He just glanced at the screen and then lowered his head to write and draw on the script.

In fact, it was the assistant director next to him who helped him finalize the shot and decide whether the picture was good or not.

However, the atmosphere on the set of "Yi Tian" is still very good, and a scene is shot very quickly, which is also the consistent style of directors from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

There will definitely be no ink stains where it can be accelerated. If it weren't for this scene being one of the famous scenes in the entire TV series, the speed would probably be even faster.

Jiang Pei'an also saw Chen Zihan on the set. No, she hasn't changed her name yet. She should be called...Chen Shasha?

After staying on the set for a while, Jiang Peian was accompanied by Bian Xiaojun to his office.

After the two chatted for a while, news came from the set that it was time to call it a day.

Jiang Pei'an looked at the time, 05:30, which was almost the same time. The crew did not deliberately leave work early because of his arrival.

This is normal. I heard that they have been filming the scene where the six major factions besieged Guangmingding for two and a half days, and today is the last day.

"Director Jiang, I have asked someone to prepare a banquet. Let's go have a drink later?"

Bian Xiaojun invited.

"Haha, then I'll bother Director Bian, it'll cost me a lot of money."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

Sure enough, as Su Youpeng said, Gao Yuanyuan and Jia Jingwen failed to finish the barbecue at night.

Production director Bian Xiaojun and director Lai Shuiqing invited Jiang Pei'an to have dinner together. During the dinner, they were accompanied by Uncle Guo Li, Zhang Tieling, and the three members of the protagonist group.

There are not many people, but they are all heavyweights, and among them, Uncle Guoli and Zhang Tieling are the seniors.

Jiang Pei'an finally had a meal with Gao Yuanyuan, and the two naturally controlled the degree of interpersonal communication.

Everyone here knows that the two of them are in a cooperative relationship.

You can't show too much alienation, otherwise it will be too fake and give people the feeling of deliberate avoidance. Isn't this just a lack of 300 taels of silver here.

Sitting next to Gao Yuanyuan was Jia Jingwen, while Jiang Peian was sandwiched between Bian Xiaojun and Lai Shuiqing.

"Hehe, Director Jiang's "Yitian" welcomes Director Jiang."

Bian Xiaojun said while holding up his cup.

The meal was very lively, and Jiang Pei'an discussed the film and television industry with several seniors present.

Jia Jingwen, Chen Shasha, and Su Youpeng next to them looked at Jiang Pei'an, who was talking and laughing with the producer, director, and seniors, their eyes were full of horror.

Su Youpeng is also an actor who has been on the rise in recent years. Whether in Hong Kong, Taiwan or mainland China, who doesn't know the fifth elder brother Yongqi?
Going forward a few years, the Little Tigers were also very famous. Who doesn’t know Guaiguaihu’s name?

So he was actually a little dissatisfied with Jiang Peian.

But seeing what Jiang Pei'an and Bian Xiaojun were talking about now, he said that these words are in Mandarin, yes, but why are they so difficult to understand when they fall into the ears?

As for Jia Jingwen and Chen Shasha, they looked at Jiang Pei'an with admiration.

This Director Jiang is younger than himself, how come he knows so much?

He talks and acts in the same way, as if there is an old soul living in his young body.

It’s weird.

……

After the meal, several people drank a lot of wine. Lai Shuiqing was not a drinker, and he was already close friends with Jiang Pei'an.

"I said, Brother Jiang, your movies are very masculine and I like them very much.

However, the emotional lines are a bit unclear, maybe because they are not in love.

I'm going to introduce you to your girlfriend, do you want to get to know her? "

Lai Shuiqing said drunkenly.

Before Jiang Pei'an finished speaking, he felt a chill on his back. He looked back inadvertently and saw Gao Yuanyuan staring directly at him.

"Haha, thank you, Brother Lai. You are drunk. Let's go back quickly."

The crew rented a hotel in a small town on the outskirts of Beijing, and Jiang Pei'an's room was arranged in the actor's area, alone.

"This class explorer is really a failure. We haven't even chatted with Yuanyuan yet, and we have to take a rest."

Jiang Peian muttered to himself, sending text messages to Gao Yuanyuan while washing up.

Not long after, there was a knock on Jiang Pei'an's room door.

When he opened the door, it was Gao Yuanyuan. Jiang Pei'an looked back and forth carefully, and then let Gao Yuanyuan in.

Gao Yuanyuan also drank some wine at the table, her face flushed. After seeing Jiang Pei'an lock the door, she suddenly hugged Jiang Pei'an and kissed him.

"Pei'an, I miss you."

"I miss you too……"

Hua la la, the wind picked up outside the house, and light raindrops fell.

In the suburbs of the capital, weeds on the roadside... (End of this chapter)